SYKES Polly

Other Events and Attributes:

• Submitter: MEDIUM
• Descendant Interest: MEDIUM
• Reference Number: 1002
• Alt. Birth: 3 Feb 1782
• Census: 1850, Russell County. VA

Notes:

Sykes, Jones, Booth Posted by Paul Sykes on 12/13/2001, 11:47 pm 63.16.87.3

Researching John Sykes, Sr., born Feb. 15, 1749/50 Prince George Co., VA who was referenced in Sussex Co. Deed Book "E" - p. 307, 20 Sep 1774... William Sykes, the Elder, to William Rieves, Jr. for 5 shillings (William Rieves was Security on a bond to John Sykes by Beverley Boothe his guardian for 100 pounds).... land is the College Tenement whereon William Sykes now lives. William Sykes bought the land from Thomas Whitfield. Wit: John Baird, Jr., Frederick (X) Young, John (X) Jean and William (X) Sykes, Jr. Rec: 16 Feb 1775 and 20 Apr 1775. John Sykes' guardian was Beverley Boothe. Beverley Boothe was son of Robert Booth(e) IV of Southampton Co. Beverley's sister Lucy Booth married John Sykes. John and Lucy sold land in Southampton Co. in 1784. John and Lucy's son James married Nancy Jones of Sussex Co. in 1805.

Nancy Jones was the daughter of Howell Jones and Elizabeth Booth (sister to Beverley Booth and Lucy Booth Sykes). Howell Jones died in 1799 / 1800. He was the son of Nathaniel Jones who was the son of Nicholas Jones.

Now -- I am trying to find John Sykes, Sr.'s parents. John was born in Prince George Co. I feel he descended from the Bernard Sykes I line through one of the children of Bernard Sykes II who died in Martins Brandon Parish in 1718. Bernard Sykes II had three sons -- John, who married Frances Wyatt, and died in the 1730's, leaving orphans (names unknown); Richard, who bought land on Jones Hole Swamp in 1730 per Cavaliers and Pioneers; and Bernard III. There also was a Thomas Sykes (father unknown) during the mid 1700s in Prince George Co., Martins Brandon Parish. I feel John Sykes, Sr. possibly descended from the John Sykes and France Wyatt line, if naming patterns from that era hold true. Making the link however has proven difficult. I would appreciate any help and supportive information. Thank you.

Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about John Sykes
Name:John Sykes          
Age:100          
Birth Year:abt 1750          
Birthplace:Virginia          
Home in 1850:District 54, Russell, Virginia          
Gender:Male          
Family Number:202          
Household Members:NameAge               
James Sykes 68               
Nancy Sykes 64               
Polly Sykes 38               
Eliza Sykes 22               
John Sykes 100     

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1267

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Private, 7th Virginia Regiment, Continental Army
• Reference Number: 439
• Land: 1797, Russell County. VA
• Census: 1820, Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
• Pension: 4 Sep 1832, Russell County. VA
• Census: 1850, Russell County. VA
• Will: 1851, Russell County. VA; Will

Notes:

John sykes came to visit Robert and Beverly and returned to the clinch river in the western waters in 1804 (from Robert Booth Bible). Hi cousin! I am Paul Sykes, s/o Gerald, s/o Herman, s/o John Ross, s/o Newbern, s/o Levi, s/o James, s/o John Sykes, Sr. and Lucy Booth, the sister of Beverly Booth. John was born Feb 15, 1749 / 50 in Prince George Co., Virginia, probably descending from Bernard Sykes I and Elizabeth Rawlett, who were imported by Arthur Allen (owner of Bacon's Castle a.k.a. Allen's Brick House of Surry Co.) in the 1660's to 1670's. At some point, Beverly Booth became John's guardian. John married Lucy Booth and they had 4 sons we know of: Robert, who was born a few weeks prior to the death of Lucy and Beverly's father Robert; James; John Jr.; and Alexander. John and Lucy sold their land in Southampton Co., VA in 1784 and turn up on the Russell Co., VA tax list in 1797. They settled on the Clinch River and much of the Sykes clan branched out from there. My father was born in Artrip, VA just a short distance from where John settled. John was in the militia in the Revolutionary War and fought at the Battle of Gwynn's Island and was in the rear guard at the surrender of Cornwallis. His pension application can be found at:
I will send an email invitation to you to come to our Sykes Family Website on MyFamily.com so you can review the NEWS and PHOTO section of your Sykes cousins. Much of the John Sykes historical information pre-Russell County are found under my postings. I have been unable to ascertain John's parentage, and I am digging in Southampton and Sussex records for these. I am planning another trip to the Library of Virginia in April, but as you know, it will take years to sift through the reels of microfilm. Anyway, I'm pleased to have found your website, and encourage you to keep up the good work! Sincerely, Cousin Paul Sykes 1184 Downing Court Lincolnton, NC 28092

Virginia Census, 1607-1890
about John Sykes
Name: John Sykes          
State: VA          
County: Russell County          
Township: Age 83 No Township Listed          
Year: 1840          
Page: 136          
Database: VA 1840 Pensioners List          

Land:
John and Lucy sold their land in Southampton Co., VA in 1784 and turn up on the Russell Co., VA tax list in 1797. They settled on the Clinch River and much of the Sykes clan branched out from there... Paul Sykes (Sykes Family Website)

Census:
1820 United States Federal Census
about John Sykes
Name:John Sykes          
Home in 1820 (City, County, State):Lebanon, Russell, Virginia          
Enumeration Date:August 7, 1820          
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10:2          
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44:1          
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10:1          
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25:1          
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture:1          
Free White Persons - Under 16:3          
Free White Persons - Over 25:1          
Total Free White Persons:5          
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other:5          

Pension:
John Sykes Pension Application, Revolutionary War
Law Order Book 6, Page 45
June 2, 1818
The following persons who reside in the county of Russell wishing to become pensioners under the act of Congress of the 18th of March last, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States", declared on oath as follows:
John Sykes declared that he enlisted as a private soldier with Capt. William Avery in the United States' service in the 7th Regiment of the Virginia Line, commanded by Colo. Matthews, whose christian name he did not recollect; that he was at the battle of the Cross roads, and also at Guins Island and assisted in storming a piquet at Elizabeth River. He was at the siege of York at the taking of Cornwallis; that he was discharged at Williamsburg by Capt. Avery under the direction of Colo. Matthews having served 14 months. He also declared that he is now sixty eight years old and in indigent circumstances.
It also appears to the satisfaction of the court that the afforesaid applicants are persons of good credit as witnesses, and that they served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy; and it was also satisfactorily proven to the court that the said John Ferral, Leonard Pigman, Carlton Keeling, John Sykes, Abraham Childers, James Berry, Charles Sexton and Jacob Hess according to the report of their neighbors previous to the passage of the said Act of Congress had served as soldiers in the Revolutionary War; All which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of the Department of War.
Law Order Book 9, Page 392
September 4, 1832
On this the 4th day of September, 1832, personally appeared before the County Court of Russell County, JOHN SYKES, a resident of the County of Russell in the state of Virginia, aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States about four or five years before the taking of Lord Cornwallis at Little Rock in Virginia under the following named officers, Captain Hartwell Raines, Lieutenant John Allen, the name of the Ensign not recollected and was placed under the command of Col. Benjamin Ruffin at a place called Brandon upon James River in Surry County, Virginia, after being marched from Prince George County where he enlisted as aforesaid. That the term of service for which he first enlisted was two years, but was discharged at Brandon having served about 18 months, and that during that time he was attached to, and belonged as he now recollects to the Virginia State Line. After he was discharged, as aforesaid, he returned to the County of Prince George, where he remained about three or four months, and then entered the regular service of the United States, under Captain William H. Avery and as he now thinks Lieutenant Eppes, the name of the Ensign not recollected, and was marched to a place then called the Groves, near Williamsburg in Virginia where he was commanded by Col. Matthews, where they remained some time, and marched from thence to old James Town in Virginia, and after remaining there a while marched back through Williamsburg in Virginia to an old field called Springfield Camps in Charles City County where they remained some time and then marched back through Williamsburg, crossed James River at James Town to Prince George County upon a scouting expedition, and to watch the movements of the British fleet which then ascended the said James River up as high as about Westover, and continued their march up the river within sight of the British fleet. The fleet then sailed down the river and the forces under the command of Col. Matthews commenced a return march down the said river and reached a cross roads about three quarters of a mile from Peters' Wharf about which place a part of the fleet landed and a battle was fought in the night between the Brittish and the forces under the command of Col. Matthews in which the said John Sykes took part, from whence Col. Matthews retreated and marched down the South side of James River to Smithfield in Virginia, from thence to a place called Pinners old fields, from thence to a place called Hobbs' Hole lying between Smithfield and Portsmouth in Virginia, from thence returned by the same points to what was called the Burnt Mills, from thence crossing James River at Hog Island marched down to Gwinns Island, from thence back to an old field near Williamsburg, from thence crossing James River marched into Surry County not far from Swann's Point, and after remaining there a short time his term of service of two years expired he was regularly discharged, which discharge in writing has since been lost or mislaid so that he can not now produce it. From that place he returned to his family in Prince George County and removed to Southampton County, and during that year in the County of Southampton he entered the service in the State line again for a tour of three months, under Captain John Mitchell, Lieutenant George Summain the name of the Ensign he did not recollect, and marched first through Williamsburg to Springfield Camps lying between the former place and Little York, where they were placed under the command of Col. Reddick and marched from thence down upon the lines of Portsmouth, thence marched back to said Burnt Mills, thence up to Smithfield, thence to Swanns Point aforesaid, when the three months' tour expired. That he returned home to Southampton County in Virginia where he remained a short time and entered the service again under Captain Samuel Kellso, the name of the Lieutenant and Ensign not recollected, and marched to Springfield Camp, where they were again placed under the command of Col. Reddick, from thence down upon the lines of Little York where the joined the main army of General Washington, about which time the second three months' tour expired, and the said John Sykes then substituted for on Brittain Traverse for another tour of three months under Captain William Baykin belonging to the main Army at Little York and remained with the Army of General Washington until the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, thence marched in the rear guard with the Brittish forces to Williamsburg where he was discharged after having served his country in the whole about four years and eight months. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Sykes

Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
about John Sykes
Name:John Sykes          
Pension Year:1833          
Application State:Virginia          
Applicant Designation:Survivor's Pension Application File          
Archive Publication Number:M804          
Archive Roll Number:2334          
Total Pages in Packet:20          

Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about John Sykes
Name:John Sykes          
Age:100          
Birth Year:abt 1750          
Birthplace:Virginia          
Home in 1850:District 54, Russell, Virginia          
Gender:Male          
Family Number:202          
Household Members:NameAge               
James Sykes 68               
Nancy Sykes 64               
Polly Sykes 38               
Eliza Sykes 22               
John Sykes 100               

Buried:
Revolutionary War soldier, our ancestor, John Sykes. The stone has been placed in Russell Co., on some land once owned by his sons. No one knows the exact location of his burial, but it was believed to be somewhere in Russell Co., near where he lived.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
about John Sykes
Name:John Sykes          
Service Info.:PVT US ARMY REVOLUTIONARY WAR          
Birth Date:15 May 1750          
Death Date:27 Mar 1851          
Cemetery:Sykes #2 Cemetery          
Cemetery Address:Route 1 Lebanon, VA 24266          

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 436

Notes:

From her father's will: I give and bequeath to my daughter Lucy Sykes two negro's / to wit / Mourning & Lettice to her, her heirs and assigns forever.

Beverly Booth's Bible show she had 2 children, the last in 1781 and the 3rd child was by John Sykes 2nd wife Elizabeth, so this puts her death between 1781 and 1783. Hello again - just a note: Lucy Sykes died June 8, 1838 in Russell Co., Virginia. Hope you find our family information interesting! Paul Sykes

8/29/04: Sykes, Jones, Booth Posted by Paul Sykes on 12/13/2001, 11:47 pm 63.16.87.3

Researching John Sykes, Sr., born Feb. 15, 1749/50 Prince George Co., VA who was referenced in Sussex Co. Deed Book "E" - p. 307, 20 Sep 1774... William Sykes, the Elder, to William Rieves, Jr. for 5 shillings (William Rieves was Security on a bond to John Sykes by Beverley Boothe his guardian for 100 pounds).... land is the College Tenement whereon William Sykes now lives. William Sykes bought the land from Thomas Whitfield. Wit: John Baird, Jr., Frederick (X) Young, John (X) Jean and William (X) Sykes, Jr. Rec: 16 Feb 1775 and 20 Apr 1775. John Sykes' guardian was Beverley Boothe. Beverley Boothe was son of Robert Booth(e) IV of Southampton Co. Beverley's sister Lucy Booth married John Sykes. John and Lucy sold land in Southampton Co. in 1784. John and Lucy's son James married Nancy Jones of Sussex Co. in 1805.

Nancy Jones was the daughter of Howell Jones and Elizabeth Booth (sister to Beverley Booth and Lucy Booth Sykes). Howell Jones died in 1799 / 1800. He was the son of Nathaniel Jones who was the son of Nicholas Jones.

Now -- I am trying to find John Sykes, Sr.'s parents. John was born in Prince George Co. I feel he descended from the Bernard Sykes I line through one of the children of Bernard Sykes II who died in Martins Brandon Parish in 1718. Bernard Sykes II had three sons -- John, who married Frances Wyatt, and died in the 1730's, leaving orphans (names unknown); Richard, who bought land on Jones Hole Swamp in 1730 per Cavaliers and Pioneers; and Bernard III. There also was a Thomas Sykes (father unknown) during the mid 1700s in Prince George Co., Martins Brandon Parish. I feel John Sykes, Sr. possibly descended from the John Sykes and France Wyatt line, if naming patterns from that era hold true. Making the link however has proven difficult. I would appreciate any help and supportive information. Thank you.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 438
• Alt. Death: 13 Oct 1772, Albemarle Parish, Surry County, VA

Notes:

Also Check Southampton County Marriage records for 18 Dec 1783

Sykes, Jones, Booth Posted by Paul Sykes on 12/13/2001, 11:47 pm 63.16.87.3

Researching John Sykes, Sr., born Feb. 15, 1749/50 Prince George Co., VA who was referenced in Sussex Co. Deed Book "E" - p. 307, 20 Sep 1774... William Sykes, the Elder, to William Rieves, Jr. for 5 shillings (William Rieves was Security on a bond to John Sykes by Beverley Boothe his guardian for 100 pounds).... land is the College Tenement whereon William Sykes now lives. William Sykes bought the land from Thomas Whitfield. Wit: John Baird, Jr., Frederick (X) Young, John (X) Jean and William (X) Sykes, Jr. Rec: 16 Feb 1775 and 20 Apr 1775. John Sykes' guardian was Beverley Boothe. Beverley Boothe was son of Robert Booth(e) IV of Southampton Co. Beverley's sister Lucy Booth married John Sykes. John and Lucy sold land in Southampton Co. in 1784. John and Lucy's son James married Nancy Jones of Sussex Co. in 1805.

Nancy Jones was the daughter of Howell Jones and Elizabeth Booth (sister to Beverley Booth and Lucy Booth Sykes). Howell Jones died in 1799 / 1800. He was the son of Nathaniel Jones who was the son of Nicholas Jones.

Now -- I am trying to find John Sykes, Sr.'s parents. John was born in Prince George Co. I feel he descended from the Bernard Sykes I line through one of the children of Bernard Sykes II who died in Martins Brandon Parish in 1718. Bernard Sykes II had three sons -- John, who married Frances Wyatt, and died in the 1730's, leaving orphans (names unknown); Richard, who bought land on Jones Hole Swamp in 1730 per Cavaliers and Pioneers; and Bernard III. There also was a Thomas Sykes (father unknown) during the mid 1700s in Prince George Co., Martins Brandon Parish. I feel John Sykes, Sr. possibly descended from the John Sykes and France Wyatt line, if naming patterns from that era hold true. Making the link however has proven difficult. I would appreciate any help and supportive information. Thank you.

Howell Jones died in 1799 / 1800. He was the son of Nathaniel Jones who was the son of Nicholas Jones.

Burial Rep. by David Mason per Billie Jean Gilmore

Howell married BOOTH Elizabeth on 15 Dec 1783 in Southampton Co., VA.. Elizabeth (daughter of BOOTH Robert, IV and BAILEY Sarah) was born on 21 Apr 1757 in Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 435

Notes:

Moses Booth, John Sikes (or Sykes) and Richard Bailey were witness' to the marriage.

Will: From Her father's will:

Will: I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Booth three Negroes / to wit / Patience Hannah and Crese to her, her heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my daughter Elizabeth twenty pounds.

Notes:

Married:
Marriages of Sussex Co., Virginia 1754-1810 by Catherine Lindsay Knorr. Southern Historical Press Easley, SC; 1952
page 38
24 December 1805 Ephraim Horn and Eliza Booth. Married 26 Dec by Rev. James Rogers. Sur. Shadrack Horn. p. 119
page 44
15 Dec 1783 Howell Jones and Elizabeth Booth. Sur. William Birdsong. Wit: Moses Booth, John Sikes and Richard Bailey. p. 34

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• Reference Number: 1007

Richard married SYKES Rittah --LNU--. Rittah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Lived(s) In: Southampton Co., VA.
• Lived(s) In: Lightwood Swamp
• Military: Va Militia
• Political Office: Southampton Co., VA.; House of Burgess
• Land: 8 Aug 1765, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Will: 1773
• Illness: 1777; Robert Booth Jr. being taken with the (Nurse's?) fever, after an illness of fifteen Days Departed this life 31st Day of August 1777
• Will: 1777; Will Appraisal

Notes:

Both Robert Booth, Senior and Junior lived in the area of the Lightwood Swamp and Corrowaugh Swamp lived in this area for a long time. Beverly Booth was
also born in this area. It should be noted that the Lightwood Swamp extends into Sussex County also.
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.7838,+-76.8736&iwloc=A&hl=en


Will made: 1773, processed 11 Dec 1777, Inventory/appraisal on 12 Mar 1778 Poss born 1710 Deeds-Southampton County, Va: Book 3 Pg. 363: Robert Booth bought 295 acres of land from Benjamin Phillips by Moses Booth line and John Bailey's line, by Cabin Branch. In his father's will, dtd: 6 Oct 1757; he was given all the land that lies below Arthur's line and the mouth of the Mire Branch up to the head thereof, then along a line of marked trees to a corner tree of his brother Arthur's land (that was bought from Allen Warren), containing 220 acres.

Booth...The Family in Virginia: Both Robert Booth, Sr. and Robert Booth, Jr. served in the House of Burgesses.

27 Aug 1777.....Will: Legacies: son Beverly, tract of land bought of Benjamin Phillips; son Moses, land given me by my father Robert Booth; daughter Elizabeth; grandson Robert Booth; daughter Lucy Sykes; granddaughter Maze Booth; Grandson David Booth. Executors: brother Moses Booth and son Beverly Booth. Witnesses: Moses Booth, Elizabeth Booth, William Salter, Jr. Page...187, Southampton County Wills.
12 Mar 1778.....Estate appraisd by Barnaby Bailey, Richard Bailey and Charles Bailey.
recorded: 12 Mar 1778.....Page 201 13 May 1779.....Account current. Legacies paid to: Elizabeth Booth, Beverly Booth and to the guardian of Moses Booth. Audited by: Wil Salter, Jr., Richard Bailey and Barnaby (Wills and administrations of Southampton County, Virginia, 1749-1800 By Blanche Adams Chapman, page 201)


Bailey.........Pg. 261 Robert Booth, Jr. also served as Sexton of the Cyprus Chapel, Upper Parrish, Nanasemond County, Va. 15 Nov 1762; Vestry Book of Upper Parish, Nansemond Cty, Va, Pg 158 He was paid L 0-15-0 by the church for blocking up the Chapel and cutting down bushes. Note: in 1970 L 1-0-0 equalled $2.40 in US dolllars. Pg. 157....240 Shillings for being a Deacon ' ' ' ' ' Pg. 161....200 7 Jan 1764

Vestry Book, Nov 16, 1764 of Upper Parish, Nansemond Cty, Va (Pg. 167) : Robert Booth, Deacon Cyprus Baptist Church.

From booth family bible.


[p.399] At a Court held for Surry County, June the 24th 1806. Present. Robert Mc.Intosh, Nicholas Sebrell, John H. Cocke & Archibald Davis Gentlemen Justices.
Upon the petition of Stephen Lucas for leave to open a new Road, the persons appointed to view the way proposed returned their report in these words to wit, "Agreeably to an order of the worshipful Court of Surry County hereto annexed We Edward Marks, Robert Booth, Thomas Bishop and Herman Bishop hath viewed the way proposed to open a Road from the Otterdam meeting house in the Huntington road opposite to Stephen Lucas's plantation, and we find that no inconvenience can result in consequence of opening the said Road, and believe that the publick will be much benefitted by the same" (signed) "Edward Marks, Robert Booth, Thomas Bishop, Herman Bishop" The same being read and considered it is ordered that leave be granted to open the said Road from the Otterdam meeting house to the Huntington Road, that the same compose a District to be denominated the Otterdam Meeting house Road, that Robert Booth be surveyor thereof and that he, with the male labouring tithables of himself, Stephen Lucas, Nicholas Hite, Thomas Bishop, Robert Davis, James Bishop, Jonathan Richards, and [p.401] Abraham Freeland do keep the said Road in constant good repair.


Will: Will: Wills: Southampton County, VA ROBERT BOOTH WILL OF 7th AUGUST 1777 Southampton County Will Book III, p. 187 - 188

Will: In the Name of God Amen I Robert Booth of the County of Southampton being weak in body but of a sound Memory do make and ordain this my last will & testament in manner and form as follows / To wit

Will: First I give and bequeath to my son Beverley Booth all that tract of land that I purchas'd of Benja Phillips containing two hundred and ninety five acres be the same more or less, to him his heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my son Beverly twenty pounds. I give and bequeath to my son Beverly Booth two Negroes named Jacob & Judy to him his heirs and assigns forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son Moses Booth the plantation whereon I now dwell and also all that land that was giving me by my father Robert Booth containing three hundred & ten acres more or less part of which land lies on the south side of Windhams branch to him his heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my son Moses Booth six Negroes / to wit / Nan. Dinah. Fanny. Dick. Ned. and Joseph to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Booth three Negroes / to wit / Patience Hannah and Crese to her, her heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my daughter Elizabeth twenty pounds. I give and bequeath to my grandson Robert Booth one Negro boy named Jerry to him his heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Lucy Sykes two negro's / to wit / Mourning & Lettice to her, her heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Maze Booth one negro girl named Ede to her her heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my grandson David Booth one negro girl named Cherry to him his heirs & assigns forever. It is my will and desire that all my just debts & legacies be paid and after that be done I give all the remainder of my estate to my son Moses Booth. 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.
his mark Sign'd Seal'd Robert + Booth and acknowledg'd in presence of Moses Booth
her Eliz + Booth
mark Willm Salter

Will: At a court held for the county of Southampton the 11th day of Dec. 1777.

Will: This will was presented in court by Beverly Booth one of the Exors therein the other refusing to join in the probat thereof proved by the oaths of Moses Booth & William Salter jur two of the witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the said executor who made oath according to law certificate was granted him for obtaining a probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon.

Will: Sam Kello, Clk

Deeds-Southampton County, Va: Book 3 Pg. 363:
Robert Booth bought 295 acres of land from Benjamin Phillips
by Moses Booth line and John Bailey's line, by Cabin
Branch.

In his father's will, dtd: 6 Oct 1757; he was given all the land that lies below Arthur's line and the mouth of the Mire Branch up to the head thereof, then along a line of marked trees to a corner tree of his brother Arthur's land (that was bought from Allen Warren), containing 220 acres.

Booth...The Family in Virginia: Both Robert Booth, Sr. and Robert Booth, Jr. served in the House of Burgesses.

27 Aug 1777.....Will: Legacies: son Beverly, tract of land bought of Benjamin
Phillips; son Moses, land given me by my father Robert Booth;
daughter Elizabeth; grandson Robert Booth; daughter Lucy
Sykes; granddaughter Maze Booth; Grandson David Booth.
Executors: brother Moses Booth and son Beverly Booth
Witnesses: Moses Booth, Elizabeth Booth, William Salter, Jr.
Page...187, Southampton County Wills.

12 Mar 1778.....Estate appraisd by Barnaby Bailey, Richard Bailey and Charles
Bailey. recorded: 12 Mar 1778.....Page 201

13 May 1779.....Account current. Legacies paid to: Elizabeth Booth, Beverly
Booth and to the guardian of Moses Booth.
Audited by: Wil Salter, Jr., Richard Bailey and Barnaby
Bailey.........Pg. 261



Robert Booth, Jr. also served as Sexton of the Cyprus Chapel, Upper Parrish, Nanasemond County, Va.

15 Nov 1762; Vestry Book of Upper Parish, Nansemond Cty, Va, Pg 158 He was paid L 0-15-0 by the church for blocking up the Chapel and cutting down bushes. Note: in 1970 L 1-0-0 equalled $2.40 in US dolllars.

Pg. 157....240 Shillings for being a Deacon
" " " " " Pg. 161....200 7 Jan 1764

Notes for ROBERT BOOTH IV:
Will 1777. In 1778 a Charles Bailey appraised with Barnaby Bailey and Charles Bailey the estate of Robert Booth. R. 12 Mar 1778

Recent accessions in the Library of Virginia in Richmond, VA.:
     Booth Family, 37 leaves, Descendants of Robert Booth [d. Ca. 1759] of Southampton County, with lines which settled in. Surry and Sussex Counties.


Wills and administrations of Southampton County, Virginia, 1749-1800
By Blanche Adams Chapman

Lived(s) In:
Both Robert Booth, Senior and Junior lived in the area of the Lightwood Swamp and Corrowaugh Swamp lived in this area for a long time. Beverly Booth was
also born in this area. It should be noted that the Lightwood Swamp extends into Sussex County also.
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Land:
Benjamin PHILLIPS to Robert BOOTH, deed & memorandum dated & proved 8 Aug 1765 [margin notes] Phillips to Booth Ex.d & Del.d Rob.t Booth This indenture made this the eighth day of August in the Year of our lord christ one thousand seven hundred & sixty five Between Benjamen Phillips of the county of Surry of the one part and Robert Booth of the county of Southampton of the other part Witnesseth that the said Benjamen Phillips for and in consideration of the sum of sixty two pounds ten shillings in hand paid by the said Robert Booth at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Benjamen Phillips doth hereby acknowledge he the said Benj.a Phillips hath granted bargained & sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed & by these presents for himself his heirs and assigns do grant bargain & sell alien enfeoff & confirm unto the said Robert Booth his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred and ninety five acres more or less lying and being in the county of Southampton being part of patents granted to John Drew bearing date the fifth of Sept.r one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at a poplar in the poplar branch in Moses Booths line then by a line of mark.t trees to a turkey oak a corner tree in Moses Booths line thence by a line of John Baileys to the Cabbin branch to a poplar in the said Baileys line thence up the Cabbin branch to a pine in the patent line thence along the said line to the poplar branch thence down the said branch the beginning and the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders rents and services of the said premises also all the estate right title interest claim and demand of him the said Benjamen Phillips and his heirs in and to the said land and every part thereof To have & to hold the said land & premises with the appurtenances herein before mentioned unto the said Robert Booth his heirs and assigns forever and the said Benjamen Phillips for himself his heirs and assigns from all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming and demanding the said land and premises doth hereby warrent & forever defend unto the said Robert Booth his heirs & assigns forever In Witness whereof the said Benjamen Phillips hath hereunto set his hand & affixt his seal the day and year above written Sign'd Seal'd & Delivered in presence of. Benj.a Phillips ¤LS¤ Charles Briggs Aaron Phillips Ja.s Moore Memo.d that on the 8.th day of August one thousand seven hundred & sixty five peaceable & quiet possession & seisen of the land within mentioned was had & taken by Benj.a Phillips within mentioned & by him delivered to the within named Robert Booth to hold to him his heirs & assigns forever according to the form & effect of the within written indenture Witness Charles Briggs Benj.a Phillips Aaron Phillips Ja.s Moore

Will:
"1. Great, great, great, great Grandfather's name: Robert Booth; born about
1690, resided Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, homestead near
Lightwood Swamp; occupation, planter; will made and recorded 1757; died,
1759; children (range in order of will listing), Arthur Booth, will made
1769, died 1770; Robert Booth (IV), will made 1773, died 1777; Shelly
Booth, will made 1771, died 1771; Moses Booth (Sr.) died 1794; Faith Booth;
Saray Booth

Will:
Notes for ROBERT BOOTH IV:
Will 1777. In 1778 a Charles Bailey appraised with Barnaby Bailey and Charles Bailey the estate of Robert Booth. R. 12 Mar 1778

2. G,G,G,G grandfather's name: Robert Booth (IV) resided Nottoway Paish,
Southampton County, VA; died 1777; will made, 1773, married Sarah Baily
(Bayley); her father, William Bailey; occupation, planter; children,
Beverly Booth; born 1752 in Southampton, Virginia; died November 23, 1833,
Surry County, Va; married Elizabeth (Coke); Moses Booth (Jr), born about
17534; Elizabeth; born about 1757; married Howell Jones, December 15, 1783;
Lucy Booth; born about 1759; married John Sykes.

Robert married BAILEY Sarah on 9 Dec 1751 in Southampton County, VA. Sarah (daughter of BAILEY William and HOWELL Sarah) was born about 1723 in Isle of Wight County, VA; died on 11 Nov 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Planters Wife
• Reference Number: 433

Notes:

Married:
SARAH 1751 DEC 09 VA,SOUTHAMPTON CO BOOTH,ROBERT


Notes for SARAH BAILEY:
"Marriage Bonds & Minister' Returns of Southampton Co, VA 1750-1810"
09 DEC 1851. Robert Booth and Sarah Bailey (Bayley) spinster dau. of William Bayley and wife. Sur. Moses Booth. Wit. Richard Kello. page 1

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1265