ROOKINGS Margaret

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• Alt. Name: Possible last name Rooks
• Reference Number: 770

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On the opposite side of Chippokes Creek in Surry County, VA was "Flying Point," the Rookings Plantation. At least three or four generations of William Rookings lived at Flying Point from 1636. William Rookings I, who patented the land died around 1646, leaving the place to his son, William Rookings II, who played a significant role in Bacon's Rebellion in 1676. He was the leader of the rebels who fortified the house of Arthur Allen, which became known as "Bacon's Castle". Like Bacon, William Rookings II died before he could be executed by the triumphant followers of Governor William Berkley. William's brother-in-law, Nicholas Wyatt, petitioned the Surry County Court to restore "Flying Point" to his children. William Rookings III succeeded in inheriting the property and died about 1715. His son, William Rookings IV lived until about 1750. William III was probably the father of Margaret. (Citations [S1156] Research of John C. Baird, etal. )

Margaret married Capt. BAIRD John about 1699. John (son of BAIRD John and DAVIDSON Janet) was born about 1675 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died before 15 Sep 1738 in Chippokes Creek, Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Citations [S1156] Research of John C. Baird, etal.

1. BAIRD Rook was born about 1702 in James City County, Virginia; died before 19 Mar 1785.
2. BAIRD Reuben was born about 1704 in James City County, Virginia; died before 7 Dec 1787.
3. BAIRD John was born about 1708; died on 13 Jan 1778 in Sussex County, VA.
4. BAIRD Ephraim was born in 1715 in James City County, Virginia; died on 28 Dec 1787 in Prince George County, VA.

Notes:

On the opposite side of Chippokes Creek in Surry County, VA was "Flying Point," the Rookings Plantation. At least three or four generations of William Rookings lived at Flying Point from 1636. William Rookings I, who patented the land died around 1646, leaving the place to his son, William Rookings II, who played a significant role in Bacon's Rebellion in 1676. He was the leader of the rebels who fortified the house of Arthur Allen, which became known as "Bacon's Castle". Like Bacon, William Rookings II died before he could be executed by the triumphant followers of Governor William Berkley. William's brother-in-law, Nicholas Wyatt, petitioned the Surry County Court to restore "Flying Point" to his children. William Rookings III succeeded in inheriting the property and died about 1715. His son, William Rookings IV lived until about 1750. William III was probably the father of Margaret. (Citations [S1156] Research of John C. Baird, etal. )

William married EGBOURGH Ann. Ann and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]