ELLIS Benjamin

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 454
• Land: 17 Sep 1754
• Religion: 1782, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; History of the Ellis Preaching House
• Will: 15 Aug 1808, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States

Notes:

On September 17, 1754 Benjamin bought 130 acres of land on Abram's Branch adjoining his brother Caleb Jr.'s land from their father Caleb. By 1768 he bought his brother Stephen's land (inherited from father) and in 1792 he bought his brother Dann's land (inherited from father.) To establish his marriage to Elizabeth Warren, Surry County Deed Book 7, page 473 states: On February 12, 1759, Mary Warren of Surry County, a widow, deeded the following, for love of my daughter Elizabeth and her husband Benjamin Ellis, planter, one Negro girl, Lidia." This was witnessed by John Cooper, Stephen Ellis, and Richard Cooper.
Elizabeth was living in1764 when she and Benjamin were listed as plantiffs in a court suit in that year against Peter and Lucy Warren, also of Surry County. She lived until the late 1770s.

Children of Benjamin and Elizabeth Warren Ellis:
(1) JOSEPH ELLIS - born ca. 1763. Received a gift of 130 acres of land from his father in 1791 on AbramTs Branch, in Surry County. He married September 28, 1785 to Susanna Atkins in Surry County by the Rev. Henry John Burges, rector of Southwark Parish Episcopal Church. Died ca. 1804. No further research included on this branch of the family.
(2) Ephraim ELLIS - born August 2, 1765. Married Jane Heath on December 25, 1786 in Sussex County, Va. They had several children, including Augustin. Ephraim died ca. 1807 in Prince George County, Va. 'l:vhere he was residing. His widow Jane appeared on the 1810 Census as head of a household in the same county with three daughters and five sons.
By 1820 this family had moved to Dinwiddie County (Petersburg Township). This is where Augustin shows up in the 1820 Census. No further research included on this family.

On September 10, 1780, some years after Elizabeth's death, Benjamin Ellis married Martha Caseley with Michael Caseley as surety. Research thus far has shown no children were born from this marriage. Martha died before 1791.

On May 13, 1791 Benjamin Ellis married the third time to Sarah Jones, daughter of Thomas and Jane Jones. They
were married by the rector of Southwark Parish Episcopal Church, the Rev. Samuel Butler
Children of Benjamin and Sarah Jones Ellis:
(1) ANN ELLIS - married John D. Bishop December 28,l8l8.
(2) MARY (POLLY) ELLIS - married William Carsley on December 19, l8ll.
(3) SARAH (SALLY) ELLIS - married Samuel Booth on December 26,l816.
These three daughters are named as heirs in their father's will which reads as follows:
I Benjamin Ellis of Surry County, lend to my wife Sarah Ellis the use of all my land and plantation whereon I now live lying on the south side of the boIling alley road as also seven Negroes as follows: Harry, his wife Sal and her five children Lucy, Darby, Beck, Jesse, and Bon, one sorrel mare named Jenny, two cows, and calves and three of my newest feather beds and furniture during her natural life or widowhood and at her death or marriage I give all the
aforementioned property both real and personal to be equally divided among them to my three daughters Anne Ellis, Polly Ellis, and Sarah Ellis eight Negroes to be equally divided among them as followeth: Ned, Hal, fvlilly, Hannah, Jacob, Sook, Tempey, and Lendrick. TIt is desire that my old Negro woman Lydia may have the privilege of living with my wife or any of my children that she may make choice of. "I desire that all my swamp land known by the name
of Indian Island and all the remainder of my estate be sold and out of the money arising therefrom pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. The remainder divided among my three children Anne, Polly, and Sarah Ellis. I appoint my friends John Velvin and James Hill as executors. This the 15 day of August in l8O8. Signed Benja Ellis.

With 16 slaves in his estate, it can be assumed that Benjamin was fairly wealthy. His will was proved at a court of quarterly sessions for Surry County on November 26, l8ll, .which was probably the year of his death.
SARAH Jones Ellis's will (See Surry County Wills, No.7, l838-1SL!-0, page 397) names daughters Anne Bishop, Sally Booth, and grand-daugh-ter Sally Cars ley . No death date available as to Sarah T s death.

Father's Will:

Will
Also from the McCrary book, page 28, concerning Caleb's will:
My son Richard: my Island Land lying in Blackwater Swamp
My son Stephen: my land and Plantation whereon I now live He allowing his Mother Peascable and Quiet Possession thereof During her Natural Life
My son Caleb: my Negro Girl Named Beck to him and his Heirs forever he allowing his Mother the Labour thereof During her Natural Life
My son Benja (the a is in superscript): my Negro Girl Named Tabb to him and his Heirs forever. He likewise allowing her Mother the Labour thereof During her Natural Life
My loving Wife Amelia: all the Remainder of my Estate after my Just Debts be paid thereof During her Natural Life and at her Deceease I desire it to be Equally Divided amongst my Five Children Vizt (t in superscript) Richard Ellis, Dann Ellis, Stephen Ellis, Mary Cooper, and Amelia Shell and in Case any one of them........
He names sons Caleb and Benjamin as Executors.
Witnessed by William Shell, John and Richard Cooper.
It is dated May 17, 1762.

Land:
On September 17, 1754, Benjamin bought 130 acres of land on Abram's Branch adjoining his brother Caleb Jr. 's land from their father Caleb. By 1768 he bought his brother Stephen's land (inherited from father) and in 1792 he bought his brother Dann's land (inherited from father.)

Religion:
Asbury visited the William Ellis family for the first time on August 20, 1775.
The Methodist Conference met at the Ellis Preaching House on April 27, 1782.
The exact date the Ellis Preaching House was constructed is uncertain. It was built no later than 1781, since Asbury preached there January 15, 1782. A date earlier than 1781 is suggested by the 1794 Will of William Nicholson, which provided for repairs in the preaching house. The deed for the property was recorded at Sussex Court House on May 15, 1783. Trustees named in the deed (William Nicholson, Caleb Ellis, Emanuel James, Stephen Andrews, Daniel Rogers, Stephen Pepper, Issac Ellis, Benjamin Ellis, and William Ellis, Jr.). They were neighbors. They and their children were registered in the Parish Registrar of the established church (Albemarle Parish). The trustees were plantation owners, many of whom freed their slaves as requested by John Wesley.
At William Ellis' death in 1795, he left his property to his wife Elizabeth Wright Ellis and then to their son Wright Ellis after her death. Wright Ellis was Deputy Clerk of Sussex County. At Wright Ellis' death, he did not have a Will but settlement in court gave the partial of land where the Ellis Preaching House was located to his daughter, Mary W. Ellis. It is not known when the Ellis Preaching House ceased to exist.
Nearby churches attribute their beginnings to the Ellis Preaching House:
Carsley, Rocky Hock, Owen's Grove, Ellis Chapel, Oak Grove, and Coker's Well Methodist Churches.

Will:
"I Benjamin Ellis of Surry County, lend to my wife Sarah Ellis the use of all my land and plantation whereon I now live, lying on the south side of the boIling alley road as also seven Negroes as followeth: Harry, his wife Sal and her five children Lucy, Darby, Beck, Jesse, and Bon, one sorrel mare named Jenny, two cows, and calves and three of my newest feather beds and furniture during her natural life or widowhood and at her death or marriage I give all the aforementioned property both real and personal to be equally divided among them to my three daughters Anne Ellis, Polly Ellis, and Sarah Ellis eight Negroes to be equally divided among them as followeth: Ned, Hal, Milly, Hannah, Jacob, Sook, Tempey, and Lendrick."

"l desire that my old Negro woman Lydia may have the privilege of living with my wife or any of my children that she may make choice of."

"I desire that all my swamp land known by the name of Indian Island and all the remainder of my estate be sold and out of the money arising therefrom pay all my just debts and funeral expenses. The remainder divided among my three children Anne, Polly, and Sarah Ellis. I appoint my friends John Velvin and James Hill as executors. This the 15 day of August in 1808. Signed Benja Ellis."

With 16 slaves in his estate, it can be assumed that Benjamin was fairly wealthy. His will was proved at a court of quarterly sessions for Surry County on November 26, 1811, .which was probably the year of his death.

Benjamin married WARREN Elizabeth in 1750 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Elizabeth died in 1774 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
To establish his marriage to Elizabeth Warren,
Surry County Deed Book 7, page 473 states: On February
12, 1759, Mary Warren of Surry County, a widow, deeded the
following, for love of my daughter Elizabeth and her husband
Benjamin Ellis, planter, one Negro girl, Lidia." This
was witnessed by John Cooper, Stephen Ellis, and Richard
Cooper.

1. ELLIS Joseph was born about 1763 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died about 1804 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States.
2. ELLIS Ephraim was born on 2 Aug 1765 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 25 Dec 1805 in Prince George County, VA.
3. ELLIS Benjamin was born in 1765 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; and died.

Benjamin married CASELEY Martha on 10 Sep 1780 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Martha and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
She may have been a Carsley instead of Caseley as the Carsely family lived in that area of Surry County .... Gene Harris

On September 10, 1780, some years after Elizabeth's death, Benjamin Ellis married Martha Caseley with Michael Caseley as surety. Research thus far has shown no children were born from this marriage. Martha died before 1791.

Benjamin married JONES Sarah (Sally) on 4 May 1791 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Sarah (daughter of JONES Thomas and JONES Jane --LNU--) died in 1834. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
On May 13, 1791 Benjamin Ellis married the third time to Sarah Jones, daughter of Thomas and Jane Jones. They were married by the rector of Southwark Parish Episcopal Church, the Rev. Samuel Butler.

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1. ELLIS Milton was born about 1806 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; and died.
2. ELLIS Albert was born about 1791; and died.
3. ELLIS Roberta was born in 1791; and died.
4. ELLIS Anna was born in 1793 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died in 1865.
5. ELLIS Mary (Polly) was born about 1791; and died.
6. ELLIS Sarah (Sally) was born about 1798 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 24 Oct 1861 in Southampton County, VA; was buried in Surry County, VA (Snow Hill Cemetery).

Notes:

164. Caleb , Sr. ELLIS was born in 1701 in Surry County, Va.. The son of Jeremiah Ellis, Jr., and Elizabeth Ellis and proven by the following deeds.
1. April 16, 1719, Jeremiah Ellis Jr., bought from John Wiggins 110 acres in Southwark Parish in Surry County, binding on John Parson's Rolling Road. Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 199-200.
2. March 18, 1723, Jeremiah Ellis conveyed this land to Caleb Ellis, the deed describing the land as having been obtained by Jeremiah from John Wiggins. Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 513-514.
3. December 16, 1729, Caleb Ellis sold the same land to Benjamin Ricks, the deed describing the land "as a parcell or tract of land purchased by the said Caleb Ellis of his father Jeremiah Ellis." Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 993-994.
The records also show that on December 17, 1729, Caleb appeared in Surry County Court and acknowledged the deed dated December 16, 1729. His wife Amelia also appeared and waived her dower rights to the property. He owned on 18 Mar 1723 in Surry County, Va.. Caleb purchased 110 acres of land from his father, as described in the following deed.

Surry County Wills-Deeds, 1715-1730 Book 7, MF 0034102

THIS INDENTURE made the 18th day of March in the Tenth Year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George and in the year of our Lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Three Between Jeremiah Ellis Senor of Southwark Parish in Surry County of the one party and Caleb Ellis of the same County and Parish of the other Party WITNESSETH that the said Jeremiah Ellis for Sundry good Cause and considerations them hereunto moving ____ ___ ____but for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Caleb Ellis at an before the signing and delivery of these presents _____ whereof the said Jer. Ellis was himself herewith fully satisfied contented and paid he doth hereby acknowledge have given granted Sold remiss Transfered _______ and confirm and by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do give grant Sell _____ release transfer sell and confirm with the said Caleb Ellis and to his heirs and assigns forever he being in full peaceable possession of the premesis hereinafter mentioned by virtue of a Lease made of the said Jer. Ellis bearing date the day before the date of his presents all the Rights Titall Intrust Possession or Demand of him the said Jer. Ellis of on or to a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Surry County in Southwark Parish and is Binding on John Parsons rolling road by estimation one hundred and ten acres be the same more or less it being a Parcel or Tract of Land purchased by the said Jer. Ellis of John Wiggins together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said Land of Land with all the ________ and appurtenances unto the said Caleb Ellis and his heirs and assigns forever which shall or may thereto belong so that neither the said Jer. Ellis his hiers or assigns or any person or persons whatsoever by from or under him then, or any of them shall or may by any means hereafter have claims choling or doma demand any Estate Rights Title or Intrust of or to the Premesis or any part or parcel thereof but they and every of them shall be xcluded and bared forever by these prersents and also the said Jer. Ellis his heirs and assigns do warrant the said Land to the said Caleb Ellis and his heirs forever by a Generall Waranty against all claims whatsoever In WITNESS whereof the said Jer. Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
(signed) Jere Ellis (seal)
At a Court held at Southwark for the County of Surry March ye 18th 1723
This day appeared in Court the above named Jeremiah Ellis and did acknowledge the above mentioned contents as his Real Act and Deed which is ordered to be recorded and recorded by J. Allen Cl or Court He signed a will on 10 Aug 1760 in Surry County, Va.. 'In the name of God, Amen, this tenth day of August, one thousand seven hundred and sixty, I, Caleb Ellis of Surry County, being very sick of body but of sound mind, thanks to Almighty God do constitute, make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament to form following.
Item 1. I give and bequeath to my son Richard Ellis my island land lying in Black Water Swamp to him and his heirs forever.
Item 2. I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Ellis my land and plantation whereon I now live, he allowing his mother peaceable and quiet possession thereof during her natural life to him and his heirs forever.
Item - I give and bequeath to my son Caleb Ellis my negro girl named Beck to him and his heirs forever. He likewise allowing his mother the labour thereof during her natural life.
Item - I give and bequeath to my son Benja Ellis my negro girl named Tabb to him and his heirs forever. He likewise allowing his mother the labour thereof during her natural life.
Item - I give and bequeath to my loving wife Amelia Ellis all the remainder of my estate after my just debts be paid thereof during her natural life, and at her decease I desire it ot be equally divided amongst my five children, viz Richard Ellis, Dann Ellis, Stephen Ellis, Mary Cooper and Amelia Shell and in case any of them should die before the decease of their mother then for it to be equally amongst the survivors of then living. I likewise ordain my two son's Caleb Ellis and Benja Ellis exors of this my Last Will and Testament, in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written and in the presence of William Shell, John Cooper.
(signed) Caleb Ellis (seal) He died in Mar 1762 in Surry County, Va.. Two years after writing his will, Caleb passed away. A list of inventory of Caleb's estate is recorded in Surry County, and reads, A true and perfect inventory and appraisement of the estate of Caleb Ellis: 2 sows and 7 pigs, 8 hoggs, 5 Do, 3 Do, 1 sow and 2 pigs, 4 ewe's and 2 lamb's, total L 181 "1 "2. In obediance to an order of court bearing the date of March 16, 1762, we the subscriber's have appraised this 23rd March 1762. Signed, Stephen Lucas, Joshua Barker, James Adams, Court of Surry, May 10, 1762. Ordered to be recorded.
Further Surry County records reveal that, At a court held for Surry County the 17th day of May 1762, the aforesaid written last will and testament of deceased Caleb Ellis was presented in court by the Exors therein named who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of John Cooper and Richard Cooper, two of the witness's thereto the same was ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Exors certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof. Test. Wm. Nelson examd in due form." He owned @#DJULIAN@ 16 Dec 1729 in Surry County, Va.. THIS INDENTURE Made the 16th day of December in the Second Year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second and in the Year of Our Lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Nine Between Caleb Ellis of Southwark Parrish in Surry County of the One Party and Benj. Reeks of the Parrish of Marlin Brandon and of the County of Prince George ot the other Party WITNESETH that the said Caleb Ellis for Sundry Goods comes and Constitutes hereunto but more Especially for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Benj. Reeks at and before the Empaling and Delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Caleb Ellis is himselfe thereunto fully Satisfied Contented and paid he doth hereby acknowledge, have given granted and sold ____ Transferred Bargain and confirmed and by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do give grant Sell Bargain Transfer and Confirm unto the said Benj. Reeks and to his heirs and assigns forever he being in full and Peaceable Possession of the Premesis hereafter mentioned by Virtue of a Loan made by the said Caleb Ellis bearing date of the day before the Sale of these Presents all the Rights Title Intrest Possession or Demand of him the said Caleb Ellis forever to a certain Tract or Parcel of land Situated and being in Surry County in Southwark Parish and is binding on John Parsons Rolling Road by estimation one Hundred and Ten acres be the same more or less it being a parcel or tract of land Purchased by the said Caleb Ellis of his Father Jeremiah Ellis together with another tract of land containing by estimation Two Hundred acres be the same more or less bounded as followeth;
(TIME HAS RENDERED THE NEXT 3 LINE'S OF ORIGINAL UNREADABLE)
Land of the said Richard Wigins together with all the appertenances thereto belonging to Have and To Hold the Said Tract of Land and all the Prophits uses and appertenances unto the said Benj. Reeks his heirs and assigns forever or shall or may thereto belong so that neither the said Caleb Ellis his heirs or assigns or any Person or Persons whatsoever by for in or under then or any of them Shall or may by any means hereafter have Clame Challenge or Demand any Estate Right Title or Intrest of in or to the Premesis or any Part or Parcell thereof but they and every of them shall be excluded and bard forever by these Presents and also the said Caleb Ellis his Heirs Executs and Assigns do Warrant ye said Lands to the said Benj.Reeks and his heirs for Ever by a generall Warranty against all persons whatsoever IN WITNESS whereof the said Caleb Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and Seall the day and year first above Written
Caleb Ellis (seal)
_______________________________________
At a Court Held for Surry County, December 17th, 1729
This day appeared in Court the above named Caleb Ellis and did acknowledge ye above mentioned Contents to be his Real Act and Deed as also Emelia his wife being first Privately Examined Appeared in Court and Relinquished her right of Dower of in and for the above mentioned Land and Premesis whichis Ordered to be recorded and is recorded by J. Allen Court Clerk He was buried. He owned in Surry County, Va.. During his lifetime, Caleb accumulated over 800 acres of land according to Surry County Deeds. All totaled, he owned over 1100 acres during his life. These lands were about equally distributed to his son's through his Last Will and Testament on August 10, 1760, and probated following his death in 1762. He was married to Amelia SHOCKEY in 1727 in Surry County, Va.. That she was the daughter of these parents is proven by the will of Alice Shockey, made February 17, 1735, and probated March 21, 1738, and recorded in Surry County Wills, Book 9, page 35, in which she names her "four daughters, Meley Ellis, Eliz. Bullock, Agnes Barker and Mary Shockey, and also my grandson Richard Ellis, and my granddaughter Mary Ellis.
Following the death of Caleb in 1762, Amelia remarried a Thomas Tomlinson of Sussex County, Virginia. Records there reveal this information, but make no mention as to the date of her death.
165. Amelia SHOCKEY was born. Alice Shockey's Last Will & Testament, probated 21 March 1738, names her four daughters as follows; "Item I give and bequeath to my waring cloths to be equally divided amougst my four daughters (viz) Melly Ellis, Eeliz Bullock, Agnes Barker and Mary Shockey."
Amelia later was remarried to a Thomas Tomlinson of Sussex County, Virginia. Records there indicate this event, but shed no light as to the date of her death. She died. She was buried. Children were:

i. Richard ELLIS died about 1782 in Sussex Co. Va.. He was born @#DJULIAN@ ABT 1728. He was buried. Inventory of the estate conducted in 1782. Ref. Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800, Compiled by Clayton Torrence. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1978.
ii. Mary ELLIS was born about 1729 in Surry County, Va.. She died after 1782. She was buried. Alice Shockey's Last Will and Testament bequeathed to her grandaughter Mary Ellis my woolling Spinning wheel.
82 iii. Caleb , Jr. ELLIS.
iv. Benjamin ELLIS died in 1811. He was born @#DJULIAN@ ABT 1732. He was buried. Benjamin became the Guardian of Thomas Ellis, orphan of Richard Ellis, Benjamin's brother, in 1796, and continued as such till 1798.
v. Dann ELLIS was born about 1733. He died. He was buried.
vi. Amelia ELLIS was born about 1735. She died. She was buried.
vii. Stephen ELLIS was born about 1740 in Surry County, Va.. He died on 3 Feb 1807 in Rowan County, NC. He was buried.

Will
Also from the McCrary book, page 28, concerning Caleb's will:

My son Richard: my Island Land lying in Blackwater Swamp

My son Stephen: my land and Plantation whereon I now live He allowing his Mother Peascable and Quiet Possession thereof During her Natural Life

My son Caleb: my Negro Girl Named Beck to him and his Heirs forever he allowing his Mother the Labour thereof During her Natural Life

My son Benja (the a is in superscript): my Negro Girl Named Tabb to him and his Heirs forever. He likewise allowing her Mother the Labour thereof During her Natural Life

My loving Wife Amelia: all the Remainder of my Estate after my Just Debts be paid thereof During her Natural Life and at her Deceease I desire it to be Equally Divided amongst my Five Children Vizt (t in superscript) Richard Ellis, Dann Ellis, Stephen Ellis, Mary Cooper, and Amelia Shell and in Case any one of them........

He names sons Caleb and Benjamin as Executors.

Witnessed by William Shell, John and Richard Cooper.

It is dated May 17, 1762.

Caleb married SHOCKEY Amelia in 1727. Amelia was born in 1705 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died in 1788 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Death: 1799

Notes:

Married:
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about Caleb I. Ellis
Name:Caleb I. Ellis          
Gender:Male          
Birth Year:1701          
Spouse Name:Amelia Shockey          
Marriage Year:1727          
Number Pages:14          

Notes:

164. Caleb , Sr. ELLIS was born in 1701 in Surry County, Va.. The son of Jeremiah Ellis, Jr., and Elizabeth Ellis and proven by the following deeds.
1. April 16, 1719, Jeremiah Ellis Jr., bought from John Wiggins 110 acres in Southwark Parish in Surry County, binding on John Parson's Rolling Road. Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 199-200.
2. March 18, 1723, Jeremiah Ellis conveyed this land to Caleb Ellis, the deed describing the land as having been obtained by Jeremiah from John Wiggins. Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 513-514.
3. December 16, 1729, Caleb Ellis sold the same land to Benjamin Ricks, the deed describing the land "as a parcell or tract of land purchased by the said Caleb Ellis of his father Jeremiah Ellis." Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 993-994.
The records also show that on December 17, 1729, Caleb appeared in Surry County Court and acknowledged the deed dated December 16, 1729. His wife Amelia also appeared and waived her dower rights to the property. He owned on 18 Mar 1723 in Surry County, Va.. Caleb purchased 110 acres of land from his father, as described in the following deed.

Surry County Wills-Deeds, 1715-1730 Book 7, MF 0034102

THIS INDENTURE made the 18th day of March in the Tenth Year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George and in the year of our Lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Three Between Jeremiah Ellis Senor of Southwark Parish in Surry County of the one party and Caleb Ellis of the same County and Parish of the other Party WITNESSETH that the said Jeremiah Ellis for Sundry good Cause and considerations them hereunto moving ____ ___ ____but for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Caleb Ellis at an before the signing and delivery of these presents _____ whereof the said Jer. Ellis was himself herewith fully satisfied contented and paid he doth hereby acknowledge have given granted Sold remiss Transfered _______ and confirm and by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do give grant Sell _____ release transfer sell and confirm with the said Caleb Ellis and to his heirs and assigns forever he being in full peaceable possession of the premesis hereinafter mentioned by virtue of a Lease made of the said Jer. Ellis bearing date the day before the date of his presents all the Rights Titall Intrust Possession or Demand of him the said Jer. Ellis of on or to a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Surry County in Southwark Parish and is Binding on John Parsons rolling road by estimation one hundred and ten acres be the same more or less it being a Parcel or Tract of Land purchased by the said Jer. Ellis of John Wiggins together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said Land of Land with all the ________ and appurtenances unto the said Caleb Ellis and his heirs and assigns forever which shall or may thereto belong so that neither the said Jer. Ellis his hiers or assigns or any person or persons whatsoever by from or under him then, or any of them shall or may by any means hereafter have claims choling or doma demand any Estate Rights Title or Intrust of or to the Premesis or any part or parcel thereof but they and every of them shall be xcluded and bared forever by these prersents and also the said Jer. Ellis his heirs and assigns do warrant the said Land to the said Caleb Ellis and his heirs forever by a Generall Waranty against all claims whatsoever In WITNESS whereof the said Jer. Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
(signed) Jere Ellis (seal)
At a Court held at Southwark for the County of Surry March ye 18th 1723
This day appeared in Court the above named Jeremiah Ellis and did acknowledge the above mentioned contents as his Real Act and Deed which is ordered to be recorded and recorded by J. Allen Cl or Court He signed a will on 10 Aug 1760 in Surry County, Va.. 'In the name of God, Amen, this tenth day of August, one thousand seven hundred and sixty, I, Caleb Ellis of Surry County, being very sick of body but of sound mind, thanks to Almighty God do constitute, make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament to form following.
Item 1. I give and bequeath to my son Richard Ellis my island land lying in Black Water Swamp to him and his heirs forever.
Item 2. I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Ellis my land and plantation whereon I now live, he allowing his mother peaceable and quiet possession thereof during her natural life to him and his heirs forever.
Item - I give and bequeath to my son Caleb Ellis my negro girl named Beck to him and his heirs forever. He likewise allowing his mother the labour thereof during her natural life.
Item - I give and bequeath to my son Benja Ellis my negro girl named Tabb to him and his heirs forever. He likewise allowing his mother the labour thereof during her natural life.
Item - I give and bequeath to my loving wife Amelia Ellis all the remainder of my estate after my just debts be paid thereof during her natural life, and at her decease I desire it ot be equally divided amongst my five children, viz Richard Ellis, Dann Ellis, Stephen Ellis, Mary Cooper and Amelia Shell and in case any of them should die before the decease of their mother then for it to be equally amongst the survivors of then living. I likewise ordain my two son's Caleb Ellis and Benja Ellis exors of this my Last Will and Testament, in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written and in the presence of William Shell, John Cooper.
(signed) Caleb Ellis (seal) He died in Mar 1762 in Surry County, Va.. Two years after writing his will, Caleb passed away. A list of inventory of Caleb's estate is recorded in Surry County, and reads, A true and perfect inventory and appraisement of the estate of Caleb Ellis: 2 sows and 7 pigs, 8 hoggs, 5 Do, 3 Do, 1 sow and 2 pigs, 4 ewe's and 2 lamb's, total L 181 "1 "2. In obediance to an order of court bearing the date of March 16, 1762, we the subscriber's have appraised this 23rd March 1762. Signed, Stephen Lucas, Joshua Barker, James Adams, Court of Surry, May 10, 1762. Ordered to be recorded.
Further Surry County records reveal that, At a court held for Surry County the 17th day of May 1762, the aforesaid written last will and testament of deceased Caleb Ellis was presented in court by the Exors therein named who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of John Cooper and Richard Cooper, two of the witness's thereto the same was ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Exors certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof. Test. Wm. Nelson examd in due form." He owned @#DJULIAN@ 16 Dec 1729 in Surry County, Va.. THIS INDENTURE Made the 16th day of December in the Second Year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second and in the Year of Our Lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Nine Between Caleb Ellis of Southwark Parrish in Surry County of the One Party and Benj. Reeks of the Parrish of Marlin Brandon and of the County of Prince George ot the other Party WITNESETH that the said Caleb Ellis for Sundry Goods comes and Constitutes hereunto but more Especially for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Benj. Reeks at and before the Empaling and Delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Caleb Ellis is himselfe thereunto fully Satisfied Contented and paid he doth hereby acknowledge, have given granted and sold ____ Transferred Bargain and confirmed and by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do give grant Sell Bargain Transfer and Confirm unto the said Benj. Reeks and to his heirs and assigns forever he being in full and Peaceable Possession of the Premesis hereafter mentioned by Virtue of a Loan made by the said Caleb Ellis bearing date of the day before the Sale of these Presents all the Rights Title Intrest Possession or Demand of him the said Caleb Ellis forever to a certain Tract or Parcel of land Situated and being in Surry County in Southwark Parish and is binding on John Parsons Rolling Road by estimation one Hundred and Ten acres be the same more or less it being a parcel or tract of land Purchased by the said Caleb Ellis of his Father Jeremiah Ellis together with another tract of land containing by estimation Two Hundred acres be the same more or less bounded as followeth;
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Land of the said Richard Wigins together with all the appertenances thereto belonging to Have and To Hold the Said Tract of Land and all the Prophits uses and appertenances unto the said Benj. Reeks his heirs and assigns forever or shall or may thereto belong so that neither the said Caleb Ellis his heirs or assigns or any Person or Persons whatsoever by for in or under then or any of them Shall or may by any means hereafter have Clame Challenge or Demand any Estate Right Title or Intrest of in or to the Premesis or any Part or Parcell thereof but they and every of them shall be excluded and bard forever by these Presents and also the said Caleb Ellis his Heirs Executs and Assigns do Warrant ye said Lands to the said Benj.Reeks and his heirs for Ever by a generall Warranty against all persons whatsoever IN WITNESS whereof the said Caleb Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and Seall the day and year first above Written
Caleb Ellis (seal)
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At a Court Held for Surry County, December 17th, 1729
This day appeared in Court the above named Caleb Ellis and did acknowledge ye above mentioned Contents to be his Real Act and Deed as also Emelia his wife being first Privately Examined Appeared in Court and Relinquished her right of Dower of in and for the above mentioned Land and Premesis whichis Ordered to be recorded and is recorded by J. Allen Court Clerk He was buried. He owned in Surry County, Va.. During his lifetime, Caleb accumulated over 800 acres of land according to Surry County Deeds. All totaled, he owned over 1100 acres during his life. These lands were about equally distributed to his son's through his Last Will and Testament on August 10, 1760, and probated following his death in 1762. He was married to Amelia SHOCKEY in 1727 in Surry County, Va.. That she was the daughter of these parents is proven by the will of Alice Shockey, made February 17, 1735, and probated March 21, 1738, and recorded in Surry County Wills, Book 9, page 35, in which she names her "four daughters, Meley Ellis, Eliz. Bullock, Agnes Barker and Mary Shockey, and also my grandson Richard Ellis, and my granddaughter Mary Ellis.
Following the death of Caleb in 1762, Amelia remarried a Thomas Tomlinson of Sussex County, Virginia. Records there reveal this information, but make no mention as to the date of her death.
165. Amelia SHOCKEY was born. Alice Shockey's Last Will & Testament, probated 21 March 1738, names her four daughters as follows; "Item I give and bequeath to my waring cloths to be equally divided amougst my four daughters (viz) Melly Ellis, Eeliz Bullock, Agnes Barker and Mary Shockey."
Amelia later was remarried to a Thomas Tomlinson of Sussex County, Virginia. Records there indicate this event, but shed no light as to the date of her death. She died. She was buried. Children were:

i. Richard ELLIS died about 1782 in Sussex Co. Va.. He was born @#DJULIAN@ ABT 1728. He was buried. Inventory of the estate conducted in 1782. Ref. Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800, Compiled by Clayton Torrence. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1978.
ii. Mary ELLIS was born about 1729 in Surry County, Va.. She died after 1782. She was buried. Alice Shockey's Last Will and Testament bequeathed to her grandaughter Mary Ellis my woolling Spinning wheel.
82 iii. Caleb , Jr. ELLIS.
iv. Benjamin ELLIS died in 1811. He was born @#DJULIAN@ ABT 1732. He was buried. Benjamin became the Guardian of Thomas Ellis, orphan of Richard Ellis, Benjamin's brother, in 1796, and continued as such till 1798.
v. Dann ELLIS was born about 1733. He died. He was buried.
vi. Amelia ELLIS was born about 1735. She died. She was buried.
vii. Stephen ELLIS was born about 1740 in Surry County, Va.. He died on 3 Feb 1807 in Rowan County, NC. He was buried.

Jeremiah married ELLIS Elizabeth --LNU--. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

164. Caleb , Sr. ELLIS was born in 1701 in Surry County, Va.. The son of Jeremiah Ellis, Jr., and Elizabeth Ellis and proven by the following deeds.
1. April 16, 1719, Jeremiah Ellis Jr., bought from John Wiggins 110 acres in Southwark Parish in Surry County, binding on John Parson's Rolling Road. Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 199-200.
2. March 18, 1723, Jeremiah Ellis conveyed this land to Caleb Ellis, the deed describing the land as having been obtained by Jeremiah from John Wiggins. Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 513-514.
3. December 16, 1729, Caleb Ellis sold the same land to Benjamin Ricks, the deed describing the land "as a parcell or tract of land purchased by the said Caleb Ellis of his father Jeremiah Ellis." Surry County Deed Book 7, page's 993-994.
The records also show that on December 17, 1729, Caleb appeared in Surry County Court and acknowledged the deed dated December 16, 1729. His wife Amelia also appeared and waived her dower rights to the property. He owned on 18 Mar 1723 in Surry County, Va.. Caleb purchased 110 acres of land from his father, as described in the following deed.

Surry County Wills-Deeds, 1715-1730 Book 7, MF 0034102

THIS INDENTURE made the 18th day of March in the Tenth Year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George and in the year of our Lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Three Between Jeremiah Ellis Senor of Southwark Parish in Surry County of the one party and Caleb Ellis of the same County and Parish of the other Party WITNESSETH that the said Jeremiah Ellis for Sundry good Cause and considerations them hereunto moving ____ ___ ____but for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Caleb Ellis at an before the signing and delivery of these presents _____ whereof the said Jer. Ellis was himself herewith fully satisfied contented and paid he doth hereby acknowledge have given granted Sold remiss Transfered _______ and confirm and by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do give grant Sell _____ release transfer sell and confirm with the said Caleb Ellis and to his heirs and assigns forever he being in full peaceable possession of the premesis hereinafter mentioned by virtue of a Lease made of the said Jer. Ellis bearing date the day before the date of his presents all the Rights Titall Intrust Possession or Demand of him the said Jer. Ellis of on or to a Certain Tract or Parcel of Land lying and being in Surry County in Southwark Parish and is Binding on John Parsons rolling road by estimation one hundred and ten acres be the same more or less it being a Parcel or Tract of Land purchased by the said Jer. Ellis of John Wiggins together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said Land of Land with all the ________ and appurtenances unto the said Caleb Ellis and his heirs and assigns forever which shall or may thereto belong so that neither the said Jer. Ellis his hiers or assigns or any person or persons whatsoever by from or under him then, or any of them shall or may by any means hereafter have claims choling or doma demand any Estate Rights Title or Intrust of or to the Premesis or any part or parcel thereof but they and every of them shall be xcluded and bared forever by these prersents and also the said Jer. Ellis his heirs and assigns do warrant the said Land to the said Caleb Ellis and his heirs forever by a Generall Waranty against all claims whatsoever In WITNESS whereof the said Jer. Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
(signed) Jere Ellis (seal)
At a Court held at Southwark for the County of Surry March ye 18th 1723
This day appeared in Court the above named Jeremiah Ellis and did acknowledge the above mentioned contents as his Real Act and Deed which is ordered to be recorded and recorded by J. Allen Cl or Court He signed a will on 10 Aug 1760 in Surry County, Va.. 'In the name of God, Amen, this tenth day of August, one thousand seven hundred and sixty, I, Caleb Ellis of Surry County, being very sick of body but of sound mind, thanks to Almighty God do constitute, make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament to form following.
Item 1. I give and bequeath to my son Richard Ellis my island land lying in Black Water Swamp to him and his heirs forever.
Item 2. I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Ellis my land and plantation whereon I now live, he allowing his mother peaceable and quiet possession thereof during her natural life to him and his heirs forever.
Item - I give and bequeath to my son Caleb Ellis my negro girl named Beck to him and his heirs forever. He likewise allowing his mother the labour thereof during her natural life.
Item - I give and bequeath to my son Benja Ellis my negro girl named Tabb to him and his heirs forever. He likewise allowing his mother the labour thereof during her natural life.
Item - I give and bequeath to my loving wife Amelia Ellis all the remainder of my estate after my just debts be paid thereof during her natural life, and at her decease I desire it ot be equally divided amongst my five children, viz Richard Ellis, Dann Ellis, Stephen Ellis, Mary Cooper and Amelia Shell and in case any of them should die before the decease of their mother then for it to be equally amongst the survivors of then living. I likewise ordain my two son's Caleb Ellis and Benja Ellis exors of this my Last Will and Testament, in witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written and in the presence of William Shell, John Cooper.
(signed) Caleb Ellis (seal) He died in Mar 1762 in Surry County, Va.. Two years after writing his will, Caleb passed away. A list of inventory of Caleb's estate is recorded in Surry County, and reads, A true and perfect inventory and appraisement of the estate of Caleb Ellis: 2 sows and 7 pigs, 8 hoggs, 5 Do, 3 Do, 1 sow and 2 pigs, 4 ewe's and 2 lamb's, total L 181 "1 "2. In obediance to an order of court bearing the date of March 16, 1762, we the subscriber's have appraised this 23rd March 1762. Signed, Stephen Lucas, Joshua Barker, James Adams, Court of Surry, May 10, 1762. Ordered to be recorded.
Further Surry County records reveal that, At a court held for Surry County the 17th day of May 1762, the aforesaid written last will and testament of deceased Caleb Ellis was presented in court by the Exors therein named who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of John Cooper and Richard Cooper, two of the witness's thereto the same was ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Exors certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof. Test. Wm. Nelson examd in due form." He owned @#DJULIAN@ 16 Dec 1729 in Surry County, Va.. THIS INDENTURE Made the 16th day of December in the Second Year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second and in the Year of Our Lord God One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twenty Nine Between Caleb Ellis of Southwark Parrish in Surry County of the One Party and Benj. Reeks of the Parrish of Marlin Brandon and of the County of Prince George ot the other Party WITNESETH that the said Caleb Ellis for Sundry Goods comes and Constitutes hereunto but more Especially for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Benj. Reeks at and before the Empaling and Delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Caleb Ellis is himselfe thereunto fully Satisfied Contented and paid he doth hereby acknowledge, have given granted and sold ____ Transferred Bargain and confirmed and by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do give grant Sell Bargain Transfer and Confirm unto the said Benj. Reeks and to his heirs and assigns forever he being in full and Peaceable Possession of the Premesis hereafter mentioned by Virtue of a Loan made by the said Caleb Ellis bearing date of the day before the Sale of these Presents all the Rights Title Intrest Possession or Demand of him the said Caleb Ellis forever to a certain Tract or Parcel of land Situated and being in Surry County in Southwark Parish and is binding on John Parsons Rolling Road by estimation one Hundred and Ten acres be the same more or less it being a parcel or tract of land Purchased by the said Caleb Ellis of his Father Jeremiah Ellis together with another tract of land containing by estimation Two Hundred acres be the same more or less bounded as followeth;
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Land of the said Richard Wigins together with all the appertenances thereto belonging to Have and To Hold the Said Tract of Land and all the Prophits uses and appertenances unto the said Benj. Reeks his heirs and assigns forever or shall or may thereto belong so that neither the said Caleb Ellis his heirs or assigns or any Person or Persons whatsoever by for in or under then or any of them Shall or may by any means hereafter have Clame Challenge or Demand any Estate Right Title or Intrest of in or to the Premesis or any Part or Parcell thereof but they and every of them shall be excluded and bard forever by these Presents and also the said Caleb Ellis his Heirs Executs and Assigns do Warrant ye said Lands to the said Benj.Reeks and his heirs for Ever by a generall Warranty against all persons whatsoever IN WITNESS whereof the said Caleb Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and Seall the day and year first above Written
Caleb Ellis (seal)
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At a Court Held for Surry County, December 17th, 1729
This day appeared in Court the above named Caleb Ellis and did acknowledge ye above mentioned Contents to be his Real Act and Deed as also Emelia his wife being first Privately Examined Appeared in Court and Relinquished her right of Dower of in and for the above mentioned Land and Premesis whichis Ordered to be recorded and is recorded by J. Allen Court Clerk He was buried. He owned in Surry County, Va.. During his lifetime, Caleb accumulated over 800 acres of land according to Surry County Deeds. All totaled, he owned over 1100 acres during his life. These lands were about equally distributed to his son's through his Last Will and Testament on August 10, 1760, and probated following his death in 1762. He was married to Amelia SHOCKEY in 1727 in Surry County, Va.. That she was the daughter of these parents is proven by the will of Alice Shockey, made February 17, 1735, and probated March 21, 1738, and recorded in Surry County Wills, Book 9, page 35, in which she names her "four daughters, Meley Ellis, Eliz. Bullock, Agnes Barker and Mary Shockey, and also my grandson Richard Ellis, and my granddaughter Mary Ellis.
Following the death of Caleb in 1762, Amelia remarried a Thomas Tomlinson of Sussex County, Virginia. Records there reveal this information, but make no mention as to the date of her death.
165. Amelia SHOCKEY was born. Alice Shockey's Last Will & Testament, probated 21 March 1738, names her four daughters as follows; "Item I give and bequeath to my waring cloths to be equally divided amougst my four daughters (viz) Melly Ellis, Eeliz Bullock, Agnes Barker and Mary Shockey."
Amelia later was remarried to a Thomas Tomlinson of Sussex County, Virginia. Records there indicate this event, but shed no light as to the date of her death. She died. She was buried. Children were:

i. Richard ELLIS died about 1782 in Sussex Co. Va.. He was born @#DJULIAN@ ABT 1728. He was buried. Inventory of the estate conducted in 1782. Ref. Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800, Compiled by Clayton Torrence. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1978.
ii. Mary ELLIS was born about 1729 in Surry County, Va.. She died after 1782. She was buried. Alice Shockey's Last Will and Testament bequeathed to her grandaughter Mary Ellis my woolling Spinning wheel.
82 iii. Caleb , Jr. ELLIS.
iv. Benjamin ELLIS died in 1811. He was born @#DJULIAN@ ABT 1732. He was buried. Benjamin became the Guardian of Thomas Ellis, orphan of Richard Ellis, Benjamin's brother, in 1796, and continued as such till 1798.
v. Dann ELLIS was born about 1733. He died. He was buried.
vi. Amelia ELLIS was born about 1735. She died. She was buried.
vii. Stephen ELLIS was born about 1740 in Surry County, Va.. He died on 3 Feb 1807 in Rowan County, NC. He was buried.