GIBSON Angelica

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 926

Notes:

' White Apron'

Angelica married BRAY James in 1658. James (son of BRAY John Giles and CHETWODE Anne) was born about 1610; died on 24 Oct 1691 in Middle Plantation, York County; was buried in Oct 1691 in Williamsburg, VA (Bruton Parish Churchyard). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1025

Notes:

WMQ Vol XIV pg. 266:
Col. THOMAS BRAY (James1) lived. in New Kent county, and was dead before 1732 (Hening, Statutes, IV, pg. 310). He married Sarah Fenn, daughter of Samuel Fenn, of Middle Plantation, Williamsburg (who gave two acres for a church), and widow of Capt. Thomas Claiborne, of King William County (Va. Mag., I., pg. 317j QUARTERLY. IIl., pg.77). Hia wife, Sarah. Bray, founded a scholarhip at William and Mary College. "Madam Sarah Bray departed. this life October 18, 1716" (St. Peter's Register, New Kent county).'
They appear to have left no issue.

The Bray School opened in 1760 and operated until 1774. This was the year the school's mistress Ann Wager died. What do the records tell us about the fourteen years of the school's existence? What type of instruction did the students receive? Did Franklin visit and keep track of its progress?
We know an extraordinary amount about it, thanks to a documentary edition by John Van Horne of the correspondence of the London charity that saw to the establishment of the school. The charity was called the Associates of Dr. Bray and was one of a number that the Reverend Thomas Bray set up or inspired to see to the Christian education of heathens. The Bray Associates were particularly interested in the religious education of blacks in the colonies, free and enslaved, and the charge of the school was to teach the children the tenets of Anglican Christianity, which Mrs. Wager did, from the Bible and a variety of texts sent to the school from London. But the children were also taught general deportment and good behavior and the girls were instructed in sewing and needlecraft. The children were to be taken in an orderly way to divine services\emdash that would have been in Bruton Church, not too long a walk from the school itself.
The Associates were assiduous in seeking accounts of the school, not just for the expenditure of the funds they provided but also of the numbers of children and the degree of success in their education. They were fortunate to find excellent trustees for the school, especially Robert Carter Nicholas, a powerful official in the Colony's government, who oversaw it closely and wrote meticulous letters concerning its successes and its difficulties. The frustrations were that students didn't always stay as long as they might have benefited from. With enrollment constantly changing, documenting success was not easy.
One measure might not have pleased everyone, by the way. None of the education was intended to question slavery as a system\emdash indeed a well instructed and religious slave would learn of God's divinely organized hierarchy in which some people were placed by divine will as masters and others as slaves. All would learn to respect that divine order and not rebel against it. Yet some of the black children in the Bray School, according to local black tradition, became "the first black teachers in Virginia," and took the skills of reading and writing back to members of Williamsburg's free black community. In the nineteenth century, still according to oral tradition, members of the free black community were then able to use those skills to help forge papers for slaves escaping from further South\emdash they would be put on the boat at Jamestown to make their way to Baltimore. That would make the Bray School somehow involved in the Underground Railway, at least after its demise. I don't know of any other evidence of that, but it's an interesting example of the unintended consequences that education can have.
Ann Wager, hired to run the "Negroe school," was a private instructor in the homes of prominent Williamsburg citizens before her appointment at the Bray School. What do we know about Anne Wager's life?
As far as actual life facts, we don't know as much as we'd like to. Anne Wager was the widow of a man who had some standing apparently. Their son became a justice of the peace and a member of the House of Burgesses. We know that she was born about 1716, and died in 1774, which would make her about 44 when she took on the Bray School. We know that she was recruited to be its school mistress by the original Williamsburg trustees of the Bray School, one of whom was the President of the College of William and Mary. Wager had been a highly regarded teacher of white children, including at the plantation of Carter Burwell, a magnificent plantation not far from Williamsburg called Carters Grove. She had no home of her own in Williamsburg and appears to have been entrusted with a sum and allowed to find and lease a house that would serve both her need for a home and for a school for day students.
Which house she leased is at the heart of the uncertainty about whether the structure I've found did serve as the school. Independently, the question had come up over the decades when the house was thought to no longer exist and Colonial Williamsburg researchers had made the link, as early as a half century ago. But the complexity comes in a document that mentions Mrs. Wager's leasing the house from a "Colonel Dudley Digges." There were a surprising number of "Dudley Digges" at the time. Only one was generally known as "Colonel," from Yorktown, and he seems to have been already liquidating his earlier property in Williamsburg. But we are also learning more about another Williamsburg Digges. He may have been a colonel too. Still, the matter is not yet fully resolved and will need some further attention.
You note that as many as thirty slave and free black students attended the Bray School at any given time and that many Williamsburg citizens placed their black slaves there in the years before the American Revolution. What more do records reveal about the identity of the students who attended the school? Do we know the total number of students enrolled there? And what sources led you to find out about them?
We have several lists of the children. In the Van Horne edition I mentioned, thirty are listed in 1762, with their owners' names\emdash everyone from the wife of the President of the College to high-ranking individuals involved in the affairs of the Colony of Virginia like Peyton Randolph, John Randolph, and Robert Carter Nicolas, to more middle class folks. Three of the children, Mary Anne, Mary Jones, and Elisha Jones, are listed simply as "a free negroe" or "free." In 1769 we have another list of some thirty children, again a list pretty varied by owners' class. Two of these children, John and Mary Ashby, are described as "free"\emdash I'm told that their parents were local free blacks. These were perhaps the students who became "the first black teachers in Virginia" that I mentioned. There is a William and Mary masters thesis on the Williamsburg Bray School by Jennifer Oast, who was able to follow through on the children and develop more information about them and their subsequent appearances in colonial records.
Benjamin Franklin's interest in the Williamsburg school was part of a much larger vision by a London-based philanthropy called the Associates of Dr. Bray, which hoped to finance schools for slaves throughout the English colonies. Dr. Bray believed that African slaves and freedmen were as worthy of religious instruction as whites. What can you tell us about Dr. Bray and what one historian has called his "radical Anglican humanitarianism"?
Dr. Thomas Bray (1658-1730) has to go down in history as one of the most successful philanthropic entrepreneurs ever, directly or indirectly responsible for several organizations active in Christian evangelizing especially in the new world, even to being involved in the establishment of the colony of South Carolina. He was a good friend of James Blair, William and Mary's first president\emdash both were Commissaries, or representatives, of the Bishop of London, Blair in Virginia and Bray in Maryland, though Bray was actually in Maryland a relatively brief time. But both men took very seriously the Bishop of London's responsibilities for the Christian instruction of blacks and Indians in the new world. Blair's great accomplishment was of course the founding of the College of William and Mary, with its charter as in part a kind of Anglican seminary, in part a university for the liberal arts and sciences, and of course in part, through the Brafferton school, a center to educate Indians. Bray's accomplishments were through the charities he organized or inspired for Christian education.

Family/Spouse: FENN Sarah. Sarah (daughter of FENN Samuel) died on 18 Oct 1716. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1026

Notes:

Wm & Mary Quarterly: James Bray, son of James Bray, was a Burgess from James City County in 1702. He was grandfather of Elizabeth Bray, who married Colonel Phillip Johnson. Note: the wife of Governor Edward Diggs was a Bray.

WMQ: Vol XIV:
JAKES BRAY(James) was a member of the House of Burgesses from James City county in 1688 and 1702, and married about 1697 Mourning, widow of Thomas Pettus, of "Littletown" (York County Records). He died November 25, 1725, and his wife, Mourning, January 6, 1711 (Bruton Parrish Register).
Issue:
Thomas.
James.
Elizabeth.

Apprentices of Virginia
Master: Bray, James     
Beginning date: 02/19/1705     
[p.12] Sex: male     
Source: Christ's Hospital Register (London)     
James City Co.     
Occupation: merchant     
Ending date: unspecified     
Race: white     

All Virginia Old Churches, Vol. 1 results for James Bray
Hon. Daniel Parke, Colonel John Page, James Besouth, Robert Cobb, Mr. Bray, Captain Chesley, Mr. Aylott, Hon. Thomas Ludwell, Hon. Thomas Ballard, James Vaux, William Korker, George Poindexter, Thomas Whaley, Captain Otho Thorpe, Captain Thomas Williams, Martin Gardiner, Daniel Wyld, Thomas Taylor, Christopher Pierson, Gideon Macon, Robert Spring, George Martin, Abraham Vinckler, Samuel Timson, John Ownes, Captain Francis Page, Thomas Pettus, Colonel Thomas Ballard, Ralph Graves, Captain James Archer, George Norvell, John Dormar, Edward Jones, Thomas Thorp, Daniel Parke, Jr., Hon. Edmund Jennings, Hugh Norvell, William Pinkethman, Henry Tyler, John Kendall, Baldwin Mathews, Philip Ludwell, Jr., Robert Crawley, Timothy Pinkethman, Joseph White, James Whaley, Hon. John Page, Jr., William Hansford, William Timson, Frederick Jones, David Bray, James Bray, Ambrose Cobb, James Hubard, Nathaniel Crowley, Matthew Pierce, John Custis, Henry Carey, John Holloway, Archibald Blair, Michael Archer, Baldwin Mathews, John Clayton, Lewis Burwell, David Bray, Jr., Thomas Jones, Samuel Timson, Sir John Randolph, George Nicholas, William Robertson, Hon. John Blair, Sen., Thomas Cobbs, Ralph Graves, Edward Barradale, James Barber, Daniel Needler, James Bray, Jr., Henry Tyler, Jr., John Harmer, James Wray, Matthew Pierce, Edward Barradale, Jr., Benjamin Waller, William Parks, Peyton Randolph, William Prentiss, William Timson, Jr., John Holt, William Graves, Armstead Burwell, John Palmer, Pinkethman Eaton, Robert Carter Nicholas, Thomas Everard, Nathaniel Shields, Frederick Bryan, George Wythe, John Prentiss, John Power, William Eaton.

James married PETTUS Mourning about 1697. Mourning died on 6 Jan 1711. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1027
• Occupation: 1692, James City County, Virginia; Justice of James City
• Occupation: 1705, James City County, Virginia; Sheriff
• Occupation: 1710, James City County, Virginia; Vestryman
• Alt. Death: 1717
• Alt. Death: 21 Oct 1717

Notes:

Col. DAVID BRAY (James1), of Wilmington Pariah, James City county (born 1666; died October 21, 1717 - tombstone in Bruton Churchyard) was Justice of James City in 1692, Sheriff in 1705, and vestryman 1710; married Judith -- (born 1676, died 0ctober 26, 1720), and had issue:
David (Va. Historical Collection, XI, pg. 80).

BRAY. James City county.
Arms: Azure a chevron between three eagles legs erased a la
Cuisse sable, armed gules.
Crest: An ounce ppr.
James Bray, J. P., of James City county 1666; member of the
Council, 4 March, 1674-5; married Angelica i They had
issue, (1) Thomas; (2) James, J. P., of James City county, in 1710, vestryman of Bruton parish; sheriff in 1717; married about 1698, Mourning, widow of Col. Thomas Pettus. (3) Col. David Bray, J. P., of James City county, 1710; vestryman of Bruton parish; had issue David, born 1699, member of the Council; died 1731; married Elizabeth, dau. of John Page of Gloucester. (4) Angelica, married Mingo Inglis of Williamsburg. The Bray arms are on the tombs of the first and second David Bray in Bruton churchyard. They correspond with the arms of Bray in the Visitation of Nottingham in 1614.

Alt. Death:
David was a Justice in 1692, Sheriff in 1705, and a Vestryman in 1710. He died October 21, 1717, and his wife Judith died in 1720. They are both buried in the Bruton Churchyard, Bruton Parish, Charles, Virginia. His tomb is inscribed: COLONEL DAVID BRAY 1717 together with the Bray coat-of-arms.

Alt. Death:
Date on tombstone in Bruton Parish Churchyard

We have also the monuments of the ancient and excellent family of Brays:-
"Here lyeth the body of Col. David Bray, of this parish, who died 21st of Octo., 1717, in the 52d year of his age, and left his wife Judith and son David Bray, by "whom this monument was erected, in memory of him."
On the same is the following:-
.. Under this tomb, with her husband, lyeth )Mrs. Judith Bray, who departed this life the 26th day of October, 1720, in the 45th year of her age."
There is also a large marble monument, on one side of which is the following:
"Hie depositum quicquid habuit mortale Elizabeth Bray, una cum
marito desideratissimo ,qure langueti morbo consumpta animan resignavit
22 die Aprilis, aono 173? , ?etatis 32.. .Equanimiter, Fortiter, Pie."
On the other side as follows:
"David Bray, armiger, vir forma, ingenio, morum suavitate.....
serenissimo reji Georgia Secundo, Concilii in Virginia constitutus, tamen
ante munus susceptum, florente faetate lmorteabreptus, Elizabetham Johannis
Page armigeri filiam nutu primam, et sine prole maerentem reliquit, Octo. 17, aetate 32."

Buried:
The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 2, No. 2 (Oct., 1893), pp. 78-86

pp. 79. So. Mr. Brock in his notes correctly rep-resents the Bray arms, as inscribed upon the tombs in Bruton churchyard.

We have also the monuments of the ancient and excellent family of Brays:-
"Here lyeth the body of Col. David Bray, of this parish, who died 21st of Octo., 1717, in the 52d year of his age, and left his wife Judith and son David Bray, by "whom this monument was erected, in memory of him."
On the same is the following:-
.. Under this tomb, with her husband, lyeth )Mrs. Judith Bray, who departed this life the 26th day of October, 1720, in the 45th year of her age."
There is also a large marble monument, on one side of which is the following:
"Hie depositum quicquid habuit mortale Elizabeth Bray, una cum
marito desideratissimo ,qure langueti morbo consumpta animan resignavit
22 die Aprilis, aono 173? , ?etatis 32.. .Equanimiter, Fortiter, Pie."
On the other side as follows:
"David Bray, armiger, vir forma, ingenio, morum suavitate.....
serenissimo reji Georgia Secundo, Concilii in Virginia constitutus, tamen
ante munus susceptum, florente faetate lmorteabreptus, Elizabetham Johannis
Page armigeri filiam nutu primam, et sine prole maerentem reliquit, Octo. 17, aetate 32."

Family/Spouse: BRAY Judith --?--. Judith was born in 1676; died on 26 Oct 1720. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 924

Notes:

ANN BRAY(James1) married three times: first, Capt. Peter Temple (son of Rev. Peter Temple, of York Parish). who died - in 1692; second, Robert Booth (son of Robert Booth, Clerk of York county.-Land grant), died in 1695, by whom 30, a daughter, who married Robert Armistead, and had issue Booth Armistead (married Mary Thomson, and died in 1827), and Captain Ellyson Armistead (QUARTERLY,V., 117; VI., 88); third, Mungo Inglis (forty-five in 1702, according to his deposition in York county), grammar master of William and Mary College, and had issue: 31 Mary, died March 22, 1710; 32 Ann, died November 12, 1710; 33 David, died 1714; 34 James, clerk of Isle of Wight (1729-1732), who married Anne Marot, daughter of Jean Marot, and bad Judith Bray Ingis who married William Armistead and had Henry Armistead, of Charles City county
(born January. 8, 1753). Henry Armistead died there in 1813, and his son Henry moved to Louisiana.

The Bray arms, as shown on the tombstones in Bruton Churchyard, are: Az. a chevron between three eagle legs erased a la cuise sa. armed gu. Crest: An ounce ppr.

Notes from the Records:

November 24, 1693. Capt. Peter Temple as intermarrying with Mrs. Ann Bouth, widd. of Mr. Robert Bouth, deceased, and Daughter of James Bray, Esq., likewise deced, having summoned Mrs. Angelica Bray and Capt. Thomas Bray, Executor of y^e said James Bray, deceased, to this court, declaring against them for one hundred and 50 pounds pounds sterling, due to him as aforesaid, being a legacy given to her, y^e said Ann, by y last will and Testament of her said deceased husband, Mr. Robert Bouth, y^e said Legacy to become due payable to her, which now appring to this "crt" in all just Reight, due to y^e said Peter Temple as intermarring with
Ann, the legatee aforsaid, She having survived her said husband, Robert Bouth, Itt is therefore order^d that y^e said Angelica and Thomas Bray, as executrix and executor, aforesaid, forthwith pay y^e said Peeter Temple y^e aforesaid Legacee of one hundred fifty pounds sterkling, with costs als ex - York County Records.
In the records of the General Court is this entry: 11 NOV, 1672, ordered that Robert Bouth, son and heir of Robert Bouth, pattent in his own name 1000 acres in New Kent , granted and seated by said Robert Bouth, deceased.

See PDF file for more complete info: WMQ Combined.pdf

Ann married BOOTH Robert, Jr. between 1670 and 1675 in York County, VA. Robert (son of Dr. BOOTH Robert and GIDEONS Francis (Frances)) was born about 1633 in Gloucester, VA; died in Mar 1692 in York County, VA; was buried in York County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married TEMPLE Capt. Peter on 24 Nov 1693 in York County, VA. Capt. (son of Rev. TEMPLE Peter) died in 1692 in York County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married INGLIS Mungo about 1695. Mungo was born in 1657; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

CoL THOMAS BRAY (James, James1) lived at "Littletown," on James river, next to Kingsmill. He married Elizabeth Meriwether, born June 20, 1703 (died January 4, 1732), daughter of Col. Nicholas Meriwether, of New Kent, and died August 2, 1751 (Quarterly, VII., 151).
Issue: Elizabeth.

Family/Spouse: MERIWETHER Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born on 30 Jun 1703; died on 4 Jan 1732. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JAMES BRAY JOHNSON'(Elizabeth, Thomas, James, James) married in 1773 Rebecca Cocke (Marriage Bond, Va. Mag., V., 82), daughter of Colonel Littlebury and Rebecca Hubberd Cocke, of Westbury, Charles City county.
Issue:
Elilazabeth Johnson

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

Family/Spouse: Col. JOHNSON Phillip. Phillip and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1028
• Land: 1705
• Land: 1730, Fredericksburg, VA
• Occupation: 1731, York County, VA; Appointed to Council

Notes:

Genealogies of Virginia Families, Wm & Mary Quarterly: Was a member of the Council in 1699.

Was appointed to the council in 1731 and died 1731.

WMQ:
DAVID BRAY(David l, James1), born 1699, Was appointed to the Council in 1731, and died October 5, 1731 (tombstone in Bruton Churchyard, Va. Historical Coll. XI, pg. 80). He married Elizabeth (born 1702, died. April 22, 1734), eldest daughter of John Page, nephew of Col. John Page.

According to the biography found in the Encycloepdia of Virginia Biography, Vol 1&2, Colonial Councillors of State, page 131, David Bray, Col, is the Grandson of James Bray 1611 to 1691. James, born 1611, and his wife Angelica, born 1611, would have marrried for the first time at about 18 to 20, or 1629 to 1631. Angelica baby-birthing would have been finished about 40, or 1651. The biography states they had three sons. Off-spring of James and Angelica should have birthdays between 1630 and 1650. This reinforces the statement that David is a grandson of James. Now the question remains, who were the 3 male offspring of James (1611) If James (junior,, born about 1640) is one, two are unknown.//FRRoss 12 Aug 2008//
Name: David Bray of James City county, a son of Col. David Bray of the same place, and (great) grandson of Councillor Bray, was born in 1699. He was a man of large estate and, in 1631 (typo; actually 1731), on the recommendation of Gov. Gooch, appointed a member of the council. He married Elizabeth, daughter of John Page, of Williamsburg, but died Oct. 5, 1731, without issue.
Several entries in the St Peters Parish Vestry book confirm Thomas Bray Jr, born About 1701, as a member of the parish. The parish records establish That Thomas Bray (born about 1654) was a wealthy and influential person elected to the vestry of the old original wooden church near New Kent, Virginia, and that he was called Colonel Thomas Bray. The records also report that he died sometime prior to the 13 January 1701 vestry meeting. We find 3 additional records in the book concerning Col Thomas Bray, dated April 30 1734, May 26 1734, and May 2 1738, dealing with births and deaths of slave children. These entries may only relate to Thomas Bray , junior, born about 1701, who also made the rank of Colonel in the Virginia Militia. Also noteworthy are the entries for Colonel Thomas Bray Senior, which ended with his death, continuing entries for Madam Sarah (Fenn) Bray, who assumed his estate duties ending with her death is 1716, then entries concerning Colonel David Bray, dated from 1724 through 1734. One must assume that Colonel David Bray assumed custody of the plantation after his mother's death, although this does leave an eight year lack of entries under the Bray Name. The last entry for David Bray is 3 April 1734, while the first entry for Thomas Bray is April 30, 1734. Are we to assume that David Bray either died or sold his younger brother the Plantation?//FRRoss 26 Sep 2008//

We have already confirmed by parish records that Captain Thomas Bray Sr (born about 1654) was a wealthy and influential person elected to the vestry of the old original wooden Saint Peters Parish Church near New Kent, Virginia. The records also report that he died sometime prior to the 13 January 1701 vestry meeting.
Several entries in the Vestry book of Saint Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia confirm the existance of Thomas Bray Junior, born about 1701. We find three records in the book concerning a Colonel Thomas Bray, dated April 30 1734, May 26 1734, and May 2 1738, dealing with births and deaths of slave children. These entries may only relate to Thomas Bray, junior, born about 1701, who made the rank of Colonel in the Virginia Militia.
The order of the dated entries seem to confirm that Colonel Thomas Bray is the son of Captain Thomas and Sarah Bray. Noteworthy are the entries for Captain Thomas Bray Senior, which ended with his death, continuing entries for Madam Sarah (Fenn) Bray, who assumed his estate duties ending with her death is 1716, then entries concerning Colonel David Bray, dated from 1724 through 1734. One must assume that Colonel David Bray assumed custody of the plantation after Sarah's death, although this does leave an eight year lack of entries under the Bray Name. The last entry for David Bray is 3 April 1734, while the first entry for Thomas Bray is April 30, 1734. What transpired here?
My first impression is to assume David Bray is the older brother of Thomas Bray and that he may have died leaving the plantation to the younger brother, but this would not generally have been the case. If David was the oldest son, then he probably would have inherited the plantation. Surley, Colonel David Bray would have been married; in which case his wife and children would inherited when he died.
After much thought, considering the similarities between these events and another David Bray already researched, I considered the other documented Colonel David Bray, acting as estate manager untill Thomas is old enought, experienced enough, and/or free from other commitments to manage on his own. Thomas was only 15 when his mother died, and never really knew his father Thomas Senior. That Colonel David Bray, James Bray of 1611's grandson, whose grave lies in the Bruton Parish Church graveyard in Williamsburgh, Virginia, however died in 1716 also. His son David Bray Junior.died suddenly in 1731, so it could be neither of these David Bray'. I am left to assume Thomas Bray Senior had another son, David Bray, who was also a Colonel. //FRRoss 28 Sep 2008//

Land:
Page 1 of a grant of 6500 acres of land in Essex and King and Queen counties to David Bray, Richard Wharton, Henry Lightfoot and Robert Ambrose data 2 May 1705. The land was held in escheat, having been deserted by the original owners. It is interesting to note that the Escheator for York county at this time was John Lightfoot.

Buried:
We have also the monuments of the ancient and excellent family of Brays:-
"Here lyeth the body of Col. David Bray, of this parish, who died 21st of Octo., 1717, in the 52d year of his age, and left his wife Judith and son David Bray, by "whom this monument was erected, in memory of him."
On the same is the following:-
.. Under this tomb, with her husband, lyeth )Mrs. Judith Bray, who departed this life the 26th day of October, 1720, in the 45th year of her age."
There is also a large marble monument, on one side of which is the following:
"Hie depositum quicquid habuit mortale Elizabeth Bray, una cum
marito desideratissimo ,qure langueti morbo consumpta animan resignavit
22 die Aprilis, aono 173? , ?etatis 32.. .Equanimiter, Fortiter, Pie."
On the other side as follows:
"David Bray, armiger, vir forma, ingenio, morum suavitate.....
serenissimo reji Georgia Secundo, Concilii in Virginia constitutus, tamen
ante munus susceptum, florente faetate lmorteabreptus, Elizabetham Johannis
Page armigeri filiam nutu primam, et sine prole maerentem reliquit, Octo. 17, aetate 32."

Translated from Latin inscription: "Here lies buried David Bray, Esquire, a man, handsome, able, and affable and charming in manner. A Justice appointed to the Council in Virginia by the most serene King George the Second, he was snatched away by death before entering office, in the prime of his life. He had joined to him in matrimony Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of John Page, Esquire, most closely joined to him by mutual affection, and he left her childless and grieving October 5th, 1731, aged 32." She put up this monument as a final tribute to their love.

From Geaneological Dictionary of Virginia:
Name: David Bray of James City county, a son of Col. David Bray of the same place, and (great) grandson of Councillor (James) Bray, was born in 1699. He was a man of large estate and, in 1631 (typo; actually 1731), on the recommendation of Gov. Gooch, appointed a member of the council. He married Elizabeth, daughter of John Page, of Williamsburg, but died Oct. 5, 1731, without issue.
From A Guide to the Memorials of Bruton Parish Church, Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia, 2006 Edition:
Grave #38 (West Face) original in latin, translation reads "Here lies buried David Bray, Esquire. A man handsome, able, and affable and charming in manner. A Justice Appointed to the Council in Virginia by the most serene King George the second, He was snached away by death before entering office, in the prime of his life. He had joined him in matrimony Elizabeth, eldest daughter of John Page, Esquire, Most closley joined to him by mutual affection, and he left her childless and grieving October 5th, 1731, aged 32 years. She set up this monument as a final tribute to their conjugal love." and
(East Face) original in Latin, Translation reads "Here are laid the mortal remains of Elizabeth Bray together with her most beloved husband, consumed by a wasting disease, she gave up the ghost on the 22nd day of April, 1734, in her 32nd year, serenely, courageously, piously."

Family/Spouse: PAGE Elizabeth. Elizabeth (daughter of PAGE John and PAGE Elizabeth --LNU--) was born in 1702; died on 22 Apr 1734; was buried in Williamsburg, VA (Bruton Parish Churchyard). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Note: Lenora Angelica Booth

Notes:

Note:
This person has shown up in several databases, but link has not been proved beyond doubt or even at all as of 2/22/07

Lenora married ARMISTEAD Robert in 1687 in York County, VA. Robert was born in 1674 in Elizabeth City, VA; died on 19 May 1742 in Elizabeth City, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 958

Notes:

Died Issueless


The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 5, No. 4 (Apr., 1897), pp. 230-240 :
Mr. Thomas Booth, in Gloucester county, a justice of the peace for many years and considerable merchant. Nov. 5.

It is unfortunate that no will of Robert Booth can be found. But by comparing the depostiion of Thomas Booth in 1705 (William and Mary College Quarterly, old series, by Tyler, Volume XVI, p. 192) with the reference to Mungo Inglis' "son-in-law" (step-son) on page 183 of the same volume it seems certain that Thomas Booth was his son. A sister undoubtedly was first wife of Captain Robert Armistead, for Thomas Booth, dying without any children, left large legacies in money and real estate to her son Booth Armistead (See Tyler's Quarterly VI, pp. 260-263) which, upon Booth Armistead's premature death in 1727 descended to his brother Capt. Ellyson Armistead. Among the children of the latter, suggestive of descent, were Robert Booth Armistead (whose only daughter Mary Marot Armistead married John Tyler) and James Bray Armistead.

Brother of Mary Inglis , James Inglis , David Inglis , Ann Inglis , Lenora Angelica Booth , Elizabeth Booth , Robert Booth and Moss Booth

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 959

Elizabeth married ARMISTEAD Capt. Robert about 1674. Capt. (son of ARMISTEAD Anthony and ELLYSON Hannah) was born about 1674; died before 19 May 1742 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: Other Birth
• Lived(s) In: Lightwood Swamp
• Military: Va Militia
• Political Office: Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA; House of Burgess
• Occupation: Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA; Planter
• Alt. Birth: 1690
• Land: 1723, Isle of Wight County, VA
• Lived(s) In: 1723-1746, Southampton Co., VA.
• Will: 1757; will made and recorded 1757
• Alt. Birth: 21 Sep 1759

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.
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Ancestors and Descendants of Jesse Macon Lawrence Jr. NOTE: THIS IS MY ENTIRE FILE AND I DO NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. IF YOU CAN ADD AND CORRECT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU

ID: I55393 Name: Robert Booth Given Name: Robert Surname: Booth Suffix: 3Rd. Title: 3Rd.
Sex: M Birth: Abt 1685 in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia Formed 1634
Death: Jan 1760 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia Reference Number: 55393
Change Date: 17 May 2000 at 14:35 Note:
Robert gave to his son Shelly one hundred acres of land where he (Shelly) lived and which he bought from John Drew. He also gave him 400 pounds of tobacco in consideration of a survey made by him.
Shelly's will was made in 1771. BOOTH, Shelly. Leg.- son Phillip; son John; daughter Patience the wife of John James. D. August 17, 1771. Re. Sept. 12, 1771. Wit. Moses Wood, William Booth, Charles Briggs. Ex., son John Booth. Page 434
Robert Booth married Sarah (--?--) probably between 1689 and 170. Her birth name may have been "Shelly". Sarah was identified in the record of a law suit in Surry County, Virginia, as "Sarah, wife of Robert Booth" which indicates that she was appearing in the suit and thus must have had an interest in her own right in the outcome of the lawsuit. The suit had been filed against Sarah, the wife and the Executrix of Philip Shelly, deceased. Sarah Wakefield Shelly, the executrix, became the wife of Christopher Smith during the administration of the will of the estate of her deceased husband Philip. This court record and her son named "Shelly" are indications that Sarah's birth name might have been "Shelly". In addition, Sarah Booth's grandson Philip Booth (the son of Shelly Booth) may have been a namesake of Philip Shelly of Surry County, Virginia.
Robert Booth received a tract of land from the English crown on 1723.2.20 situated in Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia. The terms of the grant were:
"Know ye that for diverse good Causes and Considerations But more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of thirty ffive Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to Our Receiver General of Our Revenue in this our Colony & Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and confirmed And by these presents for us Our heirs and Successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Booth of Isle of Wight County one certain tract or parcell of Land containing Three hundred and Twenty Acres lying & being on the South East Side of the Lightwood Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (to witt) Begining at a pine by the Side of the Said Swamp a
Corner of Robert Hart Junr his Land Then by his Line South ffifteen Degrees East One hundred and Eighty pole to a black Oak Then North Sixty Degrees East Two hundred and Nine pole to a white oak Then North ffifteen Degrees East One hundred and Ninety Three pole to a pine by the Side of the Lightwood Swamp aforesaid and up the various Courses of the Arm of the Said Swamp to the Begining With all etc. To have hold & to be held etc. Yielding & paying etc provided etc In Witness etc. Witness our Trusty and Well loved Hugh Drysdale Esq our Lieut Govrer at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our Said Colony the Twentieth day of ffebruary one Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty Three in the Tenth Year of our Reign[signed] Hugh Drysdale."<1>
Robert Booth received a tract of land situated in the Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, from the English crown on 1727.6.16. The text of the patent was: "George etc. To all etc. Know ye that for diverse good Causes and Considerations but more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty ffive Shillings of good and lawfull Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenue in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and Successors do give grant and Confirm unto Robert Booth of Isle of Wight County one Certain Tract or parcell of Land Containing Two hundred and ffifty acres lying and being on the South Side of the Main Blackwater Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (towit) Begining at a Maple on the West Side of the Lightwood Swamp thence South West by West one hundred and fifty four pole to a Black Oak then South five degrees West fifty four pole to a pine then South thirty five degrees East seventy two pole to a Black Oak then South eighty five degrees East eighty seven pole to a pine then North eighty degrees East one hundred and thirty two pole to a pine by the Side of the Lightwood Swamp aforesaid and up the various Courses of the River of the Said Swamp to the begining With all etc to have hold etc to be held etc Yielding and paying as provided In witness etc witness our Trusty and well beloved Robert Carter Esqr president of our council and Comander in Christ of our Said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our Said Colony the Sixteenth day of June one Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty Seven in the Thirteenth Year of Our Reign
[Signed] Robert Carter.<2> Robert Booth received a tract of land situated in the Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, on 1746.1.12. The text of the grant was:
"George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith etc To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that for fiverse good Causes and Considerations but more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Thirty five Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Booth one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing three hundred and twenty acres lying and being in the County of Isle of Wight on the south side of the Lightwood Swamp and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at a pine a Corner of Edward Windham's Land thence by the said Windhams Line south thirty five degrees west one hundred and seventy three poles to a pine thence south seventy two degrees west thirty five poles to a Black Oak a corner of Thomas Delochs Land thence by the said Delochs Lines west north west forty eight poles to a pine and south seventy degrees west one hundred and eighteen poles to a red Oak thence north west one hundred and twelve poles to a Lightwood post in Allen Warrens Line thence by the said Warrens Lines north eighty five degrees east nineteen poles to a red oak north east one hundred and twenty poles to a red oak and sixtye degrees west eighty poles to a pine in the Line of Robert Booths other Land thence by the said Booths own old Lines north sixty degrees east one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak thence south twenty nine degrees east twenty poles to a white oak and south five degrees west twenty seven poles to a pine and south thirty five degrees east sixty six poles to a black oak and south eighty five degrees east one hundred and fifty two poles to a red oak and then south twenty Degrees east sixteen poles to the Beginning With all Woods Underwoods Swamps Marshes Lowgrounds Meadows floodings and his Due Share of all veins Mines and
Quarries as well discovered and not discovered within the Bounds aforesaid and being part of the said Quantity of three hundred and twenty acres of Land and the Rivers Waters and Water Courses therein contained together with the privileges of Hunting Hawking ffishing ffowling and all other profits Comodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining To have hold possess and enjoy the said Grant Tract or parcel of Land and all other the before grantes promises and every part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Robert Booth and to his heirs and assigns forever To the only use and behoof of him the said Robert Booth his Heirs and assigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and Successors as of our [illegible phrase] of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common [illegible phrase] Yielding and paying unto us our Heirs and Successors for every fifty acres of Land unto us proportionally for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the fee Rent of one Shilling yearly to be paid upon the ffeast of Saint Michael the archangel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every ffifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these presents Provided always that if three years of the said ffee Rent shall at any Time be in arrear and unpaid or if the said Robert Booth his Heirs or assigns do not within the Space of three years next coming after the Date of these presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every ffifty of the Tract abovementioned then the Estate hereby granted shall cease and be utterly Determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for us our Heirs and Successors to grant the same Lands and premises with the appurtenances unto such other person or persons as we our Heirs and Successors shall think fit In Witness whereof we have issued these our Letters patent to be made Witness our trusty and welbeloved William Gooch Esq. our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the Seal of our said Colony the Twelfth Day of January one thousand seven Hundred and forty Six In the twentieth year of our Reign.
[Signed] William Gooch.<3>
Robert Booth executed his will on 1757.10.6 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. The text of the will:
"In the name of God Amen I Robert Booth of the parish of Nottoway & County of Southampton do make this my Last Will & Testament in manner Following towit - Imprimis I give unto my son Arthur Booth & his heirs forever the upper part of the Land I bought of Robert Barham whereon my son now Lives according to the following Bounds Beginning at a gum on the south side Lightwood swamp thence along a Line of mark'd Trees near the Road made by myself to a Red Oak or Corner Tree of my said Sons Land that he Bought of Allen Warren Containing about Two hundred acres be it more or Less Item I Give Unto my son Robert Booth & his heirs forever all that part of my Land that Lyes Below the Line made [by?] my son Arthur & the mouth of the More Branch thence up the Branch to the head thereof thence along a line of mark'd trees made by myself to a Red Oak a Corner Tree of his Brother Arthurs Land that he Bought of Allen Warren & the same same tree my son Arthurs Join to that I made him Containing two hundred & Twenty acres be the same more or Less - I further Give unto my son Arthur & his heirs forever all that part of my Land that Lyes on the south side of the Long Branch the same being about one hundred acres be the same more or Less I also give my son Three pewter Dishes Item I give unto my Grandson John Booth [Note: this was either Moses Booth's son or Shelly Booth's son.] my wearing Clothes I also give unto Grandsons James Booth & Beverly Booth Twenty Shillings Each towards their Schooling Item I give unto my son Shelly Booth & his heirs forever one hundred Acres
Land whereon he now Lives which I bought of John Drew. I further Give my said Son Four hundred pounds Tobacco in consideration of a Survey made by him which I promised to pay for adjoyning the Land given him
Item I Give unto my son Moses Booth & his heirs forever the plantation whereon I now Live & all my Land adjoyning the same not already Disposed of There being about Three Hundred & seventy acres be the same more or Less I Further give unto my son Six negros towit Harry Peter Billy Joney Ephraim & Ben to him & his heirs forever - Item I Give unto my Daughter Faith Booth my negro Girl Rose Three Cows & Calves a feather Bed & Furniture three pewter Dishes a Chest three Chairs an Iron Pott & Twenty pounds Current Money Item I Give unto my Daughter Sary Booth three Cows & Calves a feather Bed & Furniture three pewter Dishes a Chest three Chairs one Iron pott & Thirty pounds Current money Item I give unto my Daughters Faith & Sary all my Cards Spinning Wheels Loome & Furniture Belonging to it to be Eaququally Divided Between Them
Item I Give Unto my Granddaughter Sarah Booth a young Heifer
Item I Give unto my Granddaughter Patience Booth [This was Shelly Booth's daughter.] a young Heifer
Item I Give unto my son Moses Booth after my Debts & Legacyes are paid all the Remainder of my Estate of what nature soever --And Lastly I do hereby Constitute & appoint my son Moses Booth my whole & sole Ex[ecut]or of this my Last Will & Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 6th day of October 1757
Robert his B mark Booth
Sign'd Seald published &
delcared in presence of
J Gray
Mary X her mark Hase
Barnaby Bailey."<4>
Robert Booth probably died in 1759 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. Although Robert Booth's will was dated 6 October 1757, it was not presented to the court for probate until the 10th of January in 1760. It appears likely therefore that he died sometime in late 1759.<5>
Robert Booth's will was probated on 1760.1.10 in Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. The Southampton Court stated: "At a Court held for the County of Southampton the 10th day of January 1760 This Will was presented on Court by Moses Booth the Exor therein named proved by the oaths of Joseph Gray & Barnaby Bailey two of the witnesses thereto & ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said Exor who made oath according to Law Certificate was Granted him for obtaining a probat [sic] hereof in due (last line illegible) Test R Kello."<6>
Robert Booth's estate was the subject of an inventory dated 1760.2.7 and filed by executor Moses Booth the 13th of March in Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. The record of the inventory stated: "A true Inventory of the Estate of Robert Booth deced given with under my hand 27th day of February 1760 as followeth -- 4 Beads of Furniture 3 Chests 3 Tables 12 Charis 2 Trunks 2 Looking Glaces 12 dishes 18 plates 4 Basons 12 Spoons 1 Loom & ___? 3 Spinning wheels 4 pair of Cards 4 pails 2 Tubs 5 potts 2 Kettles 2 Skillets & Gun 2 pr of Steelyards 18 Bottles 3 muggs & Spice morter 1 frying pan 1 Saddle & Bridle & housing 10 ____? Casks 1 Barrel of a Brancy 8 sides of Leather 2 Candlesticks 25 head of Cattle 40 head of hoggs 1 horse 7 head of Sheep 1 Cart & wheels 18 hoes 5 Axes 1 pair money Scales 1 Box Iron & heators 3 Iron Wedges 1 pr fire tongs 2 Butter potts 8 Negros Harry Peter Jone Bet Ephraim Ben Rose & Daniel oe53 Cask 2600 pounds of Tobo 213 Bars Corn
Father: Robert Booth b: Abt 1633 in York County, Virginia Formed 1634 (Renamed in 1643 from Charles RiverCounty)
Mother: Anne Bray b: Abt 1633 in Virginia

Marriage 1 Sarah Shelly b: Abt 1685
     Married: Abt 1707 in South Hampton, Richmond County, Virginia
     Change Date: 2 Jul 1999
Children
Shelly Booth b: Abt 1721 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia
Moses Booth b: Abt 1709
Arthur Booth b: Abt 1711
Robert Booth b: Abt 1719 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia
Faith Booth b: Abt 1713
Sarah Booth b: Abt 1715
Sources:
Abbrev: Jane Turner
Abbrev: Marilyn Symonds

Heir to lands in New Kent County patented by his father

Southampton County, Virginia, Will Book I, Parts 1 & 2, 1747 - 1762, pages 318, 319, 323, 393

Alt. Birth:
Several Datbases state he was born in Isle of Wight County

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:
Robert Booth received a tract of land from the English crown on 1723.2.20 situated in Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia. The terms of the grant were:

"Know ye that for diverse good Causes and Considerations But more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of thirty ffive Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to Our Receiver General of Our Revenue in this our Colony & Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and confirmed And by these presents for us Our heirs and Successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Booth of Isle of Wight County, Virginia one certain tract or parcell of Land containing Three hundred and Twenty Acres lying & being on the South East Side of the Lightwood Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (to witt) Begining at a pine by the Side of the Said Swamp a Corner of Robert Hart Junr his Land Then by his Line South ffifteen Degrees East One hundred and Eighty pole to a black Oak Then North Sixty Degrees East Two hundred and Nine pole to a white oak Then North ffifteen Degrees East One hundred and Ninety Three pole to a pine by the Side of the Lightwood Swamp aforesaid and up the various Courses of the Arm of the Said Swamp to the Begining With all etc. To have hold & to be held etc. Yielding & paying etc provided etc In Witness etc. Witness our Trusty and Well loved Hugh Drysdale Esq our Lieut Govrer at Williamsburgh under the Seal of
our Said Colony the Twentieth day of ffebruary one Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty Three in the Tenth Year of our Reign
[signed] Hugh Drysdale."<1>
Robert Booth received a tract of land situated in the Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, from the English crown on 1727.6.16. The text of the patent was "George etc. To all etc. Know ye that for diverse good Causes and Considerations but more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty ffive Shillings of good and lawfull Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenue in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and Successors do give grant and Confirm unto Robert
Booth of Isle of Wight County one Certain Tract or parcell of Land Containing Two hundred and ffifty acres lying and being on the South Side of the Main Blackwater Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (towit) Begining at a Maple on the West Side of the Lightwood Swamp thence South West by West one hundred and fifty four pole to a Black Oak then South five degrees West fifty four pole to a pine then South thirty five degrees East seventy two pole to a Black Oak then South eighty five degrees East eighty seven pole to a pine then North eighty degrees East one hundred and thirty two pole to a pine by the Side of the Lightwood Swamp aforesaid and up the various Courses of the River of the Said Swamp to the begining With all etc to have hold etc to be held etc Yielding and paying as provided In witness etc witness our Trusty and well beloved Robert Carter Esqr president of our council and Comander in Christ of our Said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh
under the Seal of our Said Colony the Sixteenth day of June one Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty Seven in the Thirteenth Year of Our Reign
[Signed] Robert Carter.<2> Robert Booth received a tract of land situated in the Lightwood Swamp, Isle of Wight County, Colony of Virginia, on 1746.1.12. The text of the grant was: "George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith etc To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that for fiverse good Causes and Considerations but more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of Thirty five Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our Heirs and Successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Booth one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing three hundred and twenty acres lying and being in the County of Isle of Wight on the south side of the Lightwood Swamp and bounded as
followeth to wit Beginning at a pine a Corner of Edward Windham's Land thence by the said Windhams Line south thirty five degrees west one hundred and seventy three poles to a pine thence south seventy two degrees west thirty five poles to a Black Oak a corner of Thomas Delochs Land thence by the said Delochs Lines west north west forty eight poles to a pine and south seventy degrees west one hundred and eighteen poles to a red Oak thence north west one hundred and twelve poles to a Lightwood post in Allen Warrens Line thence by the said Warrens Lines north eighty five
degrees east nineteen poles to a red oak north east one hundred and twenty poles to a red oak and sixtye degrees west eighty poles to a pine in the Line of Robert Booths other Land thence by the said Booths own old Lines north sixty degrees east one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak thence south twenty nine degrees east twenty poles to a white oak and south five degrees west twenty seven poles to a pine and south thirty five degrees east sixty six poles to a black oak and south eighty five degrees east one hundred and fifty two poles to a red oak and then south twenty Degrees east sixteen poles to the Beginning With all Woods Underwoods Swamps Marshes Lowgrounds Meadows floodings and his Due Share of all veins Mines and Quarries as well discovered and not discovered within the Bounds aforesaid and being part of the said Quantity of three hundred and twenty acres of Land and the Rivers Waters and Water Courses therein contained together with the privileges of Hunting Hawking ffishing ffowling and all other profits Comodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining To have hold possess and enjoy the said Grant Tract or parcel of Land and all other the before grantes promises and every part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Robert Booth and to his heirs and assigns forever To the only use and behoof of him the said Robert Booth his Heirs and assigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and Successors as of our [illegible phrase] of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common [illegible phrase] Yielding and paying unto us our Heirs and Successors for every fifty acres of Land unto us proportionally for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the fee Rent of one Shilling yearly to be paid upon the ffeast of Saint Michael the archangel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every ffifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these presents Provided always that if three years of the said ffee Rent shall at any Time be in arrear and unpaid or if the said Robert Booth his Heirs or assigns do not within the Space of three years next coming after the Date of these presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every ffifty of the Tract abovementioned then the Estate hereby granted shall cease and be utterly Determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for us our Heirs and Successors to grant the same Lands and premises with the appurtenances unto such other person or persons as we our Heirs and Successors shall think fit In Witness whereof we have issued these our Letters patent to be made Witness our trusty and welbeloved William Gooch Esq. our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the Seal of our said Colony the Twelfth Day of January one thousand seven Hundred and forty Six In the twentieth year of our Reign.

Lived(s) In:
Near the Sussex County Line (poss Lightwood Swamp Area)

Will:
Robert Booth executed his will on 1757.10.6 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. The text of the will:
"In the name of God Amen I Robert Booth of the parish of Nottoway & County of Southampton do make this my Last Will & Testament in manner Following towit - Imprimis I give unto my son Arthur Booth & his heirs forever the upper part of the Land I bought of Robert Barham whereon my son now Lives according to the following Bounds Beginning at a gum on the south side Lightwood swamp thence along a Line of mark'd Trees near the Road made by myself to a Red Oak or Corner Tree of my said Sons Land that he Bought of Allen Warren Containing about Two hundred acres be it more or Less Item I Give Unto my son Robert Booth & his heirs forever all that part of my Land that Lyes Below the Line made [by?] my son Arthur & the mouth of the More Branch thence up the Branch to the head thereof thence along a line of mark'd trees made by myself to a Red Oak a Corner Tree of his Brother Arthurs Land that he Bought
of Allen Warren & the same same tree my son Arthurs Join to that I made him Containing two hundred & Twenty acres be the same more or Less - I further Give unto my son Arthur & his heirs forever all that part of my Land that Lyes on the south side of the Long Branch the same being about one hundred acres be the same more or Less I also give my son Three pewter Dishes Item I give unto my Grandson John Booth [Note: this was either Moses Booth's son or Shelly Booth's son.] my wearing Clothes I also give unto Grandsons James Booth & Beverly Booth Twenty Shillings Each towards their Schooling Item I give unto my son Shelly Booth & his heirs forever one hundred Acres
Land whereon he now Lives which I bought of John Drew. I further Give my said Son Four hundred pounds Tobacco in consideration of a Survey made by him which I promised to pay for adjoyning the Land given him
Item I Give unto my son Moses Booth & his heirs forever the plantation whereon I now Live & all my Land adjoyning the same not already Disposed of There being about Three Hundred & seventy acres be the same more or Less I Further give unto my son Six negros towit Harry Peter Billy Joney Ephraim & Ben to him & his heirs forever - Item I Give unto my Daughter Faith Booth my negro Girl Rose Three Cows & Calves a feather Bed & Furniture three pewter Dishes a Chest three Chairs an Iron Pott & Twenty pounds Current Money
Item I Give unto my Daughter Sary Booth three Cows & Calves a feather Bed & Furniture three pewter Dishes a Chest three Chairs one Iron pott & Thirty pounds Current money
Item I give unto my Daughters Faith & Sary all my Cards Spinning Wheels Loome & Furniture Belonging to it to be Eaququally Divided Between Them
Item I Give Unto my Granddaughter Sarah Booth a young Heifer
Item I Give unto my Granddaughter Patience Booth [This was Shelly Booth's daughter.] a young Heifer
Item I Give unto my son Moses Booth after my Debts & Legacyes are paid all the Remainder of my Estate of what nature soever --And Lastly I do hereby Constitute & appoint my son Moses Booth my whole & sole Ex[ecut]or of this my Last Will & Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 6th day of October 1757
Robert his B mark Booth
Sign'd Seald published &
delcared in presence of
J Gray
Mary X her mark Hase
Barnaby Bailey."<4>
Robert Booth probably died in 1759 in Nottoway Parish, Southampton County,Colony of Virginia. Although Robert Booth's will was dated 6 October 1757, it was not presented to the court for probate until the 10th of January in 1760. It appears likely therefore that he died sometime in late 1759.<5>
Robert Booth's will was probated on 1760.1.10 in Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. The Southampton Court stated "At a Court held for the County of Southampton the 10th day of January 1760 This Will was presented on Court by Moses Booth the Exor therein named proved by the oaths of Joseph Gray & Barnaby Bailey two of the witnesses thereto & ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said Exor who made oath according to Law Certificate was Granted him for obtaining a probat [sic] hereof in due (last line illegible) Test R Kello."<6>
Robert Booth's estate was the subject of an inventory dated 1760.2.7 and filed by executor Moses Booth the 13th of March in Southampton County, Colony of Virginia. The record of the inventory stated "A true Inventory of the Estate of Robert Booth deced given with under my hand 27th
day of February 1760 as followeth -- 4 Beads of Furniture 3 Chests 3 Tables 12 Charis 2 Trunks 2 Looking Glaces 12 dishes 18 plates 4 Basons 12 Spoons 1 Loom & ___? 3 Spinning wheels 4 pair of Cards 4 pails 2 Tubs 5 potts 2 Kettles 2 Skillets & Gun 2 pr of Steelyards 18 Bottles 3 muggs &
Spice morter 1 frying pan 1 Saddle & Bridle & housing 10 ____? Casks 1 Barrel of a Brancy 8 sides of Leather 2 Candlesticks 25 head of Cattle 40 head of hoggs 1 horse 7 head of Sheep 1 Cart & wheels 18 hoes 5 Axes 1 pair money Scales 1 Box Iron & heators 3 Iron Wedges 1 pr fire tongs 2 Butter potts 8 Negros Harry Peter Jone Bet Ephraim Ben Rose & Daniel oe53 Cask 2600 pounds of Tobo 213 Bars Corn

Robert married SHELLY Sarah about 1725 in Isle of Wight County, VA. Sarah was born about 1702 in Isle of Wight County, VA; died about 1757 in Southampton County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 962
• Occupation: 1729-1732, Isle of Wight County, VA; Clerk of Isle of Wight

Notes:

James Inglis who was clerk of Isle of Wight County from 1724 to 1732

Family/Spouse: MAROT Anne. Anne (daughter of MAROT John and MAROT Unknown) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ARMISTEAD Robert. Robert and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JOHNSON Phillip. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

James married COCKE Rebecca in 1773. Rebecca (daughter of Col. COCKE Littleberry and HUBBERD Rebecca) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Wills, VIII, 460-464).

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

Family/Spouse: TYLER Samuel. Samuel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

Notes:

Elizabeth Bray (Thomas, James, James) married Col. Phillip Jolmson, of King and Queen county, afterwards of Vauxhall, York County. She died in 1765 and left issue:
James Bray Johnson,
William Johnson,
Elizabeth Johnson,
Thomas,
Rebecca,
Martha,
Anne
(Hening, Statutes, VIII, 460-464).

Notes:

Inventory of estate of Ellyson Armistead 1758, February 20th

In Obedience to an Order of York Court bearing date the 16th day of January 1758 We the Subscribers being first Sworn have appraised in Current Money the Estate of Capt. Ellyson Armistead late of York County decd. as follows Vizt.
ntbl 1 Desk £4..10/. 1 Chest of Drawers 20/. 1 Screwtore 50/s 0..0ntbl 1 Clock £5. 1 Table 15/. 6 Chairs 40/. 1 large looking Glass 40/. 9..15..0ntbl 1 Arm Chair £4..6/. 1 pr. hand Irons & tongs 25/ 5..11..0ntbl 1 Spy Glass 20/. 4 large Maps 40/. 3 Maps with Cuts 30/. 4..10..0ntbl 5 Maps with Glasses 25/. 1 Tea table 17/6 2.. 2..6ntbl 12 Volumes of Tillotsons Sermons 4..10..0ntbl Dr. Tillotsons Life 8/. A Parcel Books 50/ 2..18..0ntbl A Case Razors & Strop 20/. 1 China Bowl 10/ 1..10..0ntbl 6 old Leather Chairs 20/. 35 Pewter Plates £3 4.. 0..0ntbl 9 Pewter Dishes & 2 Basons 45/. 19 Earthen & Tin Pans 10/ 2..15..0ntbl 2 Chamber Pots 2/6. 5 brass Candlesticks 20/. 1.. 2..6ntbl 1 pr. Flat Irons a Box Iron & Heaters 0.. 7..6ntbl A Coffee & a Chocolate Pot 26/. a Coffee Mill & Sauce pan 6/ 1..12..0ntbl A Parcel Earthen Ware 5/. 1 doz: Knives & forks 10/ 0..15..0ntbl 1 pr. Wool Cards 2/6. 9 old Table Spoons £4 4.. 2..6ntbl 6 Tea Spoons 26/. 1 old Desk 30/. 1 Dressing Glass 20/ 3..16..0ntbl 1 Case Bottles 15/. A Parcel old Books &c 10/ 1.. 5..0ntbl 6 old flag Chairs and a Table 0.. 9..0ntbl 1 Standing Bed with Curtains &c 10.. 0..0ntbl 1 Bed & furniture £4. 1 Bed & furniture £5 9.. 0..0ntbl 4 Butter Pots 15/. A Parcel Lumber in the Closet 15/ 1..10..0ntbl 1 Warming Pan & pr. hand Irons 0..10..0ntbl 1 pr. Tongs Shovel &c 7/6 1 Tea Kettle 7/6 0..15..0ntbl 5 pr. Sheets & 3 Counterpanes 5.. 0..0ntbl 3 Trunks 1 Chest 1 Table & 1 old Arm Chair 2..10..0ntbl 4 Beds & their furniture £12. 2 Chests & 5 Chairs 35/ 13..15..0ntbl 1 old Sein &c 40/. 1 Close Stool & a pr. hand Irons 20/ 3.. 0..0ntbl Peter £20. Gift £50 Jenny £50 120.. 0..0ntbl Nell £50 Hannah £40 Charles £ 35 125.. 0..0ntbl Lucy £45 Cate £5 Philadelphia £50 100.. 0..0ntbl 1 Silver Watch £6 6 Oxen £15 21.. 0..0ntbl 8 Steers £12..4/. 20 Cows £30 42.. 4..0ntbl 15 Young Cattle £11..5/. 41 Sheep £10..5/. 21..10..0ntbl 1 Old Horse £4. 1 Horse £8 12.. 0..0ntbl 1 Mare & Colt £5 2 Horses & a Mare £7..10/ 12..10..0ntbl 8 Yearlings 48/. 1 Cart Wheels Chain &c £5 7.. 8..0ntbl 21 Hogs £7..17..6 1 Chair & Harness £5 13..17..6ntbl 1 pr. large hand Irons 40/. 4 Iron Pots Hooks & racks £3 5.. 0..0ntbl 3 Frying Pans 12/6. 1 Pestle & Morter Tongs & Shovel 15/. 1.. 7..6ntblntbl£536..18..0 Lewis Burwell Exor

John Lester ^{his mark}
Nathl. Buch Senr.
John Hyde
Fred: Bryan
Returned into York County Court the 20th day of February 1758 and Ordered to be recorded.
Examd.
Teste
Thos. Everard Cl: Cur:

Ellyson married ANDERSON Jane about 1740 in Prince George County, VA (Westover). Jane and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: THOMSON Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 442
• Land: 16 Aug 1756, Sussex County, VA; Land Transfer
• Will: 1769

Notes:

Will made: 1769 In his father's will dtd: 6 Oct 1757, he was given the upper part of the land that Robert, Sr. bought from Robert Barham, where Arthur lived at the time of the will. This land adjoined the land that Arthur bought from Allen Warren (200 acres) on 24 Oct 1742. He also gave Arthur all his land on the South side of the Long Branch (approx 100 acres). He also gave him some pewter dishes. 14 April 1769.....Will: Legacies to: son James; son William G. Booth, land in Sussex County; son Michael; my brother Moses Booth to have charge of son Arthur until he is twenty -one; daughter Lucy; daughter Sarah; daughter Martha Booth Executor: son James and brother Moses Booth Witnesses: Edwin Gray, Joseph Lane, Jesse Lane, Charles Briggs.................Pg. 348 14 Feb 1771.......Estate Account examined by Joshua Wood, Barnaby Bailey and Nathaniel Coker....Pg. 373 13 Aug 1772.......Estate examined by John Bailey and James Gray. Signed: James Booth, Ex. Pg. 12 Va State Archives....Land Office patent # 33, Page. 190....10 Shillings for 75 acres, South side of Blackwater Swamp beginning and extending on the side of Windam's branch....Aug. 16, 1756. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will - Southampton County - Will Book 2 (reel 16) pg. .348-349 dtd 8 Nov 1770 will processed. pg. 373-375 dtd 14 Feb 1771, Inventory & appraisal.

Poss born in Isle of Wight County

Will made: 1769

In his father's will dtd: 6 Oct 1757, he was given the upper part of the land that Robert, Sr. bought from Robert Barham, where Arthur lived at the time of the will. This land adjoined the land that Arthur bought from Allen Warren (200 acres) on 24 Oct 1742. He also gave Arthur all his land on the South side of the Long Branch (approx 100 acres). He also gave him some pewter dishes.

14 April 1769.....Will: Legacies to: son James; son William G. Booth, land in Sussex County; son Michael; my brother Moses Booth to have charge of son Arthur until he is twenty-one; daughter Lucy; daughter Sarah; daughter Martha Booth
Executor: son James and brother Moses Booth
Witnesses: Edwin Gray, Joseph Lane, Jesse Lane, Charles
Briggs.................Pg. 348

14 Feb 1771.......Estate Account examined by Joshua Wood, Barnaby Bailey and Nathaniel Coker....Pg. 373

13 Aug 1772.......Estate examined by John Bailey and James Gray.
Signed: James Booth, Ex. Pg. 12

Va State Archives....Land Office patent # 33, Page. 190....10 Shillings for 75 acres, South side of Blackwater Swamp beginning and extending on the side of Windam's branch....Aug 16, 1756. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will - Southampton County - Will Book 2 (reel 16) Pg. .348-349 dtd 8 Nov 1770 will processed. pg. 373-375 dtd 14 Feb 1771, Inventory & appraisal.

Generation No. 6

10. ANNE(6) BAILEY (WILLIAM5, JOHN4, ANSOLME3, WILLIAM2, ANSELME1) was born Abt. 1720 in Southampton Co., VA, and died Bef. April 15, 1769 in Southampton Co., VA. She married ARTHUR BOOTH, SR Abt. 1740 in Southampton Co., VA, son of ROBERT BOOTH and SARAH SHELLY. He was born Abt. 1717 in Southampton Co., VA, and died April 14, 1769 in Southampton Co., VA.

Notes for ANNE BAILEY:
Will does not mention and youngest son given to brother to raise
Anne may be first daughter of William Bailey and died before her father.

Notes for ARTHUR BOOTH, SR:
witness daughter marriage 23 Aug 1769
Will written 14 Apr 1769, probated 8 Nov 1770.
    
Children of ANNE BAILEY and ARTHUR BOOTH are:
     i.      SARAH7 BOOTH.

Notes for SARAH BOOTH:
Not married in 1771 when she was legatee of Faith Booth.

     ii.      JAMES BOOTH.
     iii.      WILLIAM G. BOOTH.
     iv.      MICHAEL BOOTH.
     v.      ARTHUR BOOTH, JR.

Land:
page 129 ( Sussex County, Virginia Deed Books A-E 1754 - March 1779 by William Lindsay Hopkins page 19 Sussex Co. Deed Book "A" 1754-1759 )
Sussex Co. Deed Book "D" 1768-1772
(p. 302) 16 Jan 1771... William Booth of Southampton CO to Barnarby Bailey of the same for 15 pounds... 75 acres being the land his father left him in his will recorded in Southampton CO and bounded by the north side of Lightwood Swamp, Windhams Branch, Henry Blow and Joseph Stuart. Land was granted to Arthur Booth on 16 Aug 1756. Rec: 17 Jan 1771

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

Arthur married BAILEY Anne about 1739 in Southampton County, VA. Anne (daughter of BAILEY William and HOWELL Sarah) was born about 1720 in Southampton County, VA; died before 15 Apr 1769 in Southampton County, VA. [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.
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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:

• Reference Number: 443
• Will: 1771

Notes:

Will made and ordered: 17 Aug 1771, processsed 12 Sep 1771, Shelly Booth: 10 Aug 1759.....Shelly Booth Purchased 193 acres. Patent Book 34, Pg. 304 ** Land was in Sussex & Isle of Wight and on the southside of Blackwater Swamp.... 6 Oct 1757.....Shelly Booth was given 100 acres of land in his father's will. This is the land that Shelly lived on. The land was originally purchased from John Drew. He was also given 400 pounds of tobacco in consideration of a survey made by him.
** see Robert Booth Sr. will dtd 6 Oct 1757
17 Aug 1771.....Will: Legacy to son Phillip; son John; daughter Patience (the wife of John James. Witnesses: Moses Booth, William Booth, Charles Briggs
Executor: son John Booth 12 sep 1771.....Will Recorded.**
Also check Pg. 207

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

Shelly married BOOTH Unknown Mrs. Shelly about 1745 in Isle of Wight County, VA. Unknown was born about 1722 in Isle of Wight County, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 445

Notes:

In her father's will (dtd: 6 Oct 1757) Faith was given a negro girl named Rose. She was also given some cattle, furniture, dishes and some money. 2 Jul 1771.....Will: Faitha (this is correct spelling) of Nottoway parish Legacies to: sister Sarah Wellons; niece Patience James; Pamelia (daughter of Moses Wood); Mary (wife of Moses Wood); Sarah, daughter of Arthur Booth (deceased). Executor: Moses Booth
Witnesses: Edward Gray, Barnaby Bailey, James Booth Pg. 424 in Southamton Will Book #2 (1762-1772) reel 16 8 Aug 1771.....
Will Recorded. Pg. 424 14 Nov 1771....Inventory signed for by Moses Booth.
Pg.441 Poss born in 1716

Poss was Isle of Wight County for the birth

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 446

Notes:

In her father's will (dtd (6 Oct 1757) she was given, to be equally divided with her sister Faith, all his cords, spinning wheels, looms, and furniture. Sister Faith's will lists her as Sarah Wellons. See 448 poss born 1718 married Unknown Wellons (see Faith's will, pg 424, Southamton will book) Research Southampton County Wills and Administrations 1749-1800, pg 30.

Family/Spouse: WELLONS "Unknown". "Unknown" and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 968

Notes:

As the heir of her Grandmother Ann Bray Booth Temple Inglis, she received that year (1754) a certain half interest in lands devised by Col. David Bray, brother to her said grandmother. (Henning, Statutes at large, iv, p. 371, vi. p.412; Bray Family, William & Mary College Quarterly, xiii, pp 266-270)

in 1750 she was underage, but in 1753 married William Armistead

Family/Spouse: ARMISTEAD William. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James II and Anne's daughter, Anne Shields married Robert Booth Armistead and their daughter, Mary Armistead, married John Tyler Sr. who served as governor of Virginia, 1808 - 11. A college roommate of Thomas Jefferson and ardent supporter of the Revolution, Tyler served as a member of the Committee of Safety for Charles City County in 1774 and raised a company of troops in 1775 in rebellion against Lord Dunmore , the Royal Governor of Virginia. He had ordered the removal of gunpowder from the magazine at Williamsburg and that action, among many others, inspired the colonists to rebel and Lord Dunmore retreated to a ship.

Ann married ARMISTEAD Robert Booth about 1760. Robert (son of Capt. ARMISTEAD Ellyson and ANDERSON Jane) was born about 1737 in York County, VA; died after 21 Jul 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Booth was probably another son of Robert Armistead, the clerk. He sat on the York County Bench of Justices as early as 1677. His wife was Margaret and he had a daughter Elizabeth who was second wife of Capt. Robert Armistead, having previously married Capt. William Sheldon. Her children were Booth, Robert and Angelica. No doubt Katherine's Grandmother Margaret was like Anne, the mother of Captain Armistead's first wife, a daughter of Col. James Bray. Apparently two Bray sisters married two Booth brothers, and Captain Robert Armistead married successively the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Col. James Bray.

Robert married SHIELDS Ann about 1760. Ann (daughter of Col. SHIELDS James and MAROT Ann, daughter of INGLIS James and MAROT Anne) was born on 31 Jul 1742 in Williamsburg, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 487

Notes:

Hill will mentions his cousins: Edwin, John R., Mark N., Samuel davis, and Nancy Barnes.


Virginia Historical Society Record:
Location Manuscripts Call Number Mss1 B4678 b 10-37 Author Beverley family.
Title Papers, 1654-1929. Part 2.
Description 28 items.
Summary Note Papers of William Beverley (1696-1756) of "Blandfield," Essex County, Va., and his son Robert Beverley (ca. 1740-1800) and grandson Robert Beverley (1769-1843).

Include Sec. 3. Miscellaneous materials consisting of a letter, 1751, from William Beverley (of Norwich, England) to William Beverley ([1696-1756] while traveling in England); account book, 1743-1746, of William Beverley [1796-1756] concerning the rental of land and tobacco shipments; and containing inventories of "Beverley Park," King and Queen County, Va., "Booth's" [i.e., James Booth's], "Marks's," and "Morat's," Essex County, Va.; account, 1740; deed of trust (witnessed by James Craik, Alexander Shoars, and Mark Weekes), 1732, of James Booth (bears seal) to William Beverley for 600 acres in Essex County, Va.; and a writ (recorded by John Lee), 1744, issued by the Court of Essex County, Va. (signed by William Beverley to Richard Taliaferro and William Taliaferro to examine Sarah (Butcher) Gibson; bears affidavits, 1744, of Richard Taliaferro and William Taliaferro). 5 items.
http://vhs3.vahistorical.org/starweb/vhs/servlet.starweb

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
about James Booth
Name:James Booth          
Birth Date:1740          
Birthplace:Virginia,          
Volume:16          
Page Number:81          
Biographical Info:mil.          
Reference:Historical reg. Of Virginians in the Rev., soldiers, saliors and marines, 1775-1783. Ed. By John H. Gwathmey. Richmond, Va. 1938. (13, 872p.):77          

James married BOOTH Sary ??Northumberland County, Va. Sary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 488

Notes:

Owned land in Sussex county. Living on his land in 1770 census in Southampton County, on land next door to Arthur Booth.

Lyndon Hart files show he lists that he was born <1749

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 489

Notes:

±Living on own in Southampton County, 1770 census, next door to Arthur Booth.

Sussex County, Virginia Will Books A-F 1754-1806 By William Lindsay Hopkins
page 123
Sussex Co. Will Book "E" 1790-1796
(p. 142) Inventory of Estate of Michal Booth, decd., for Marcus Pair, administrator, by Thomas Bailey, Thomas Bailey, Jr. and Frederick Lilly. 6 Sept 1792

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 491

Notes:

Living in 1811 as she was mentioned in the will of her brother James Booth, dated 1811.

Lucy married BLOW John on 23 Aug 1769 in Southampton County, VA. John was born on 27 Sep 1747 in Southampton County, VA; died in 1797 in Southampton County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 492

Notes:

Other: In her father's will (dtd (6 Oct 1757) she was given, to be equally divided with her sister Faith, all his cords, spinning wheels, looms, and furniture.

Other: Sister Faith's will lists her as Sarah Wellons. See 448

Notes for SARAH BOOTH:
Not married in 1771 when she was legatee of Faith Booth.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 490

Notes:

Living with father in 1770 tithable list.

Property: INDEX Virginia - Surry County -- 1790 Personal Property Tax List B Copyright 2000, Binns Genealogy, L.L.C.

Property: Last, First (notes)comments Page ----------------------------- ---- , Aaron, Free Negro1 , Arcoe, Free negro13 , Cuff, Free negro 5 , Dick, Free negro7 , Harry, Free negro3 , Isaac, Free negro3 , Jimmy, Free negro15 , John, Free negro3 , Moses, Free negro3 , Nero, Free negro18 , Randal, Free negro20 , Roger, Free negro20 , Tom, Free negro23 , York, Free negro27 Bailey, Anselin3 Bailey, Anselin, Jr3 Bailey, Benjamin 3 Bailey, Benjamin 3 Bailey, Elizabeth 3 Bailey, Jeremiah 3 Bailey, Joseph G 3 Bailey, Robert4 Bailey, Samuel23 Bailey, Samuel3 Bailey, Samuel4 Banks, Benjamin2 Banks, Jeremiah4 Banks, John2 Banks, John, Jr2 Banks, Matthew3 Banks, Nathan2 Barham, Burwell3 Barham, Faithy3 Barham, Joseph1 Barlow, George2 Barlow, James1 Barlow, James2 Barriman, Nathaniel2 Batts, Evans3 Batts, Hart25 Batts, Mary3 Bell, Benjamin3 Bell, Benjamin, Jr2 Bell, Jacob2 Bell, James3 Bell, John H3 Bell, Micajah2 Bell, Robert3 Bell, Stephen3 Bennett, Nanny2 Bennett, William 2 Bennett, William 2 Bidgood, Samuel2 Bishop, William11 Biven, George3 Blow, Michael (Sussex)2 Blow, Samuel2 Booth, Arthur2 Boyce, William

Notes for ARTHUR BOOTH, JR:
At time of father's Will 1769 he was under 21 years.

Chancery Records Index
Close Case Details
Locality Index Number Original Case Number
SOUTHAMPTON CO 1767-003
Plaintiff(s) Defendant(s)
ARTHUR BOOTH
WILLIAM JORDAN

Surname(s)
BOOTH
JORDAN

Wills Plat?
NO
Format
LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
386 711 209

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 493

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 434
• Court: 1771, Southampton County, VA; Filed "Publick Claim"
• Virginia Tax List: 1782, Southampton County, VA
• Alt. Death: 1794, Southampton County, VA

Notes:

From his father's will: 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. 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.

His 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 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 'The last will and testament of Moses Booth, the great, great, grand-father of Mary Pulley (of Ivor) was written on October 31, 1778. The paper, on which the will was written, has turned yellow. The property of Moses Booth was divided amoung his three (3) children and wife, each one being given several slaves, whose names were given.' The writing was very small and, although very neat, it was hard to read. The above from the papers of the Libray of Virginia and the personal effects of Mary Pulley. The owners of the will in order have been: 1799.....Peter Booth 1875.....Sam Booth (Col. Samuel Booth) 1917.....Annie L. Holmes 1936....Mary Pulley Current location unknown but now being traced. By Teri: 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 that the 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.

This is the correct one that married Diana Morris Surety for marrage posted by Robert Russell Wit to marriage: Samuel Kello.

Will was last in the possession of Mary Pulley in Ivor, Va., in 1936.

Court:
Moses Booth filed for a "Publick Claim" in 1782 for beef supplied to the Colonil Army

Virginia Tax List:
Virginia Taxpayers in 1782 has a Moses Booth and a Moses Booth Jr in Southampton

Moses married MORRIS Dianna on 1 Jan 1772 in Southampton County, VA. Dianna was born about 1753 in Southampton County, VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Moses married JONES Sally on 24 Jun 1783 in Southampton County, VA. Sally and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• email: From Terri Jensen
• Occupation: Preacher/Planter/Soldier
• Religion: A. W. Bohannan, Old Surry, Thumb-Nail Sketches of Places of Historic Inte
• Religion: Seacock to Elam Church
• Military: Oct 1776, Southampton County, VA; Revolutionary Soldier
• Religion: 21 Dec 1776
• Baptism: 3 Apr 1777, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Land: 12 Dec 1781, Sussex County, VA
• Occupation: 27 Jun 1814, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Collector of the Surry County Levy
• Occupation: 15 Aug 1815, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Sheriff of Surry County
• Pension: 24 Sep 1832, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Pension started Claim # W. 25267
• Will: 27 Jun 1836

Notes:

Baptist Preacher, Planter (farmer), Virginia Militia, Moved to Surry County in 1794 National Archives (W25, 267, BLWT. 28655-160-55) Served in Revolutionary War. Pension List 4456 (received pension for services as Va. Militiaman) Marriage listed in book: Surry County Marriages, Pg.9 and Pg. 11 (LDS Library) From J.W. Baird's Family Bible & ltr from Sen. P.H. Drewry, dtd: 29 May 1914: 11 Oct 1787...Beverly Booth, 'heir at law to Robert Booth, Jr.', received a patent for 105 acres of both sides of Lightwood Swamp, adjoining the lands of Robert Booth, Sr., 11 Oct 1787. Patent # 10, page 659, Va State Archives.
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From Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution by John H. Gwathmey, Dietz Press, Richmond, Va., 1938, pg.77. O.U. 973.3455 G99h. Booth, Beverly, Surry, 82, (Military Pension List-War Dept)
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Approximately 10 miles North of the Lightwood Swamp area in Surry County just across the Blackwater River by the Otterdam Swamp, is where Beverly Booth moved to Surry County in 1794,from Southampton County, and was followed by his son Robert Booth, several years later. Their homes still stand at this location, two of the oldest homes in Surry County. Beverly first lived in the Goffield House and in 1837 moved into the home that is now known as the Booth House (ltr from Doris Jean). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
His Grandfather, Robert Booth Sr., left him money towards education. (See Robert Booth, Sr. will)
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Beverly Booth was converted to the Baptist faith on Dec 21, 177_ History of the Virginia Portsmouth Baptist Association, page 235: This honored and beloved minister of Jesus Christ, who departed this life in 1833 or 1834 was from 1804 (perhaps earlier) to the time of his death, a period of thirty years, the estemmed pastor of the Otter Dams Church in Surry County, Virginia. During that long period he was their representative in the Portsmouth Association in whose labors he stood a somewhat conspicious part. The association at its session with the Beaver Dam Church in 1834 appointed a committee to prepare a suitable biographical sketch of Brother Booth for publication. The committee after consultation, offered in lieu of an obituary notice the following preamble and resolution viz: Whereas God in the wisdom of his own purposes has been pleased to remove from from the toils of the church below to the enjoyment of the rest that remaineth for his people above, our venerable, long tried, and much esteemed brother, elder BEVERLY BOOTH: We resolve therefore, that this association entertain and cherish sentiments of profound respect for his memory and that she heartily sympathizes with the church at Otter Dams for the loss she sustains by the removal of a pastor so worthy and so much beloved......' FROM Beale, page 461: Otter Dams is now under the care of Beverly Booth. He is a preacher of gifts and respectable among his acquaintaince. NOTE: This church was located in Prince George County and in 1840 their name was changed to Brandon. Subsequently in 1853, they changed it again to Cabin Point, the latter name was dropped from the list of the Portsmouth Association in 1868. An attempt to revive the old church under the name Otter Dams was made in 1843, but it did not succeed. Only preacher to marry blacks.
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From: Virginia Revolutionary Pension Applications, Volume 8, Pg. 49/50 by Dorman: 24 Sep 1832....Surry County, Va. Beverly Booth of said county, aged 80. Oct 1776....Entered the Virginia Militia, in Southampton County, in the Regiment of Col. Benjamin Blunt and marched to Norfolk. Served more than six weeks Mar 1777....Same unit and marched to Portsmouth. Served eight weeks. May 1778....Marched under Capt. Lewis to South Quay, in Nansemond County, and acted under the order of Col. Parker and Gen. Muhlenburg and served more than six weeks. Mar 1779....Marched under Capt. Joyner to the above area again for 6 weeks. Apr 1780...Marched under the above officer from Simond's old field in Southampton to South Quay and served more than 6 weeks. Mar 1781....Marched under Capt. Kello and Col. Blunt through Isle of Wight county and joined the army at Tine's. He marched up the James River and took part in the battle of Petersburg (April 1781). Served more than 10 weeks. Sep 1781....Marched under Capt. Vick to Norfolk and served under Col. Parker and remained in the area until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and was soon after discharged. Served seven weeks. Beverly Booth was placed on the Virginia pension rolls for the above military service, under the Act of 1832, and was paid $40 per annum. Certificate 4456 was issued on 4 Feb 1833. His widow, Mary Booth, was placed on the Richmond pension rolls at $40 per annum, under the (Act of 1853) was issued June 2, 1854 (Cert, 4456). In addition bounty land (warrant 28655) was issued for 160 acres on June 2, 1856 and was returned because she had died. Duplicate was issued Sep 24, 1859. Unknown at this time what happened to this land or the duplicate land warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Married to Mary Cornwall on 4 Feb 1819, in Surry County and surity bond was posted by Jonathan Ellis. The marriage bond (or license) was issued on January 25th, 1819. Witness's to the marriage were Matthew Booth and Samuel Booth and was married by Jesse Holloman, minister at the Baptist Church.
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Southampton County Tax Records 1782: Nottoway Parrish: Page: 5 6 slaves, 2 horses, 7 cattle..tax: 3p15s9p. 1783 Taxes, Pg 6: Slavers over 16=1, tot Slaves=6, Horses=2, cattle=7. 1784 taxes: 1 Adult, 2 slaves over 16, 6 tot slaves, 3 horses, 3 cattle. 1785 taxes: 1 adult, 1 slave over 16, 5 tot slaves, 2 horses, 6 cattle. Pg.6 1786 taxes: 1 Adult, 1 ' ' ', 2 tot slaves, 1 horse Pg. 4 1787 taxes: 1 Adult, 1 ' ' , 1 slave under 16, 1 horse, 6 cattle. p4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beverly Booth Will - Surry County Wills - 1833 Wills, Etc. 6, 1830-1834 pg 569-571. Will made on 30 Jul 1830. Filed with Surry County Court 23 Dec 1833. Beverly's tombstone is in a Booth graveyard on a David Johnson's place. Photos available Information Gathered from the Virginia Baptist Historical Society 4-12-99: Beverley Booth became a Baptist through the preaching of John Meglamre/McGlamre and was baptized by Meglamre into Raccoon Swamp Church (now Antioch Church), Sussex County. The date of his baptism is uncertain; the church minutes do not specify it, but I am suggesting that it might have occurred about 1776. Booth was licensed to preach in 1779. I am also suggesting that Booth might have been associated with Raccoon Swamp's branch at Seacock in Sussex County and that when Seacock branch was constituted as Seacock Church (now Elam Church) in 1787 he might have continued that association. Why? Because Booth's name is shown as directing Seacock Church in 1789/1790. I am also suggesting that Booth probably 'planted' Otterdam Church (afterwards Brandon Church, and later Cabin Point Church), in Surry County in 1791. He was ordained as a minister in 1791 and served as minister of Otterdam Church from 1791-1833. You already know that he moved to Surry County in 1794. Booth also served as minister of Cypress Swamp Church in Surry County in 1818 and from 1824-1825. From Old Surry, pg. 48, by A.W. Bohannon: This church sprang from Mill Swamp Church in Isle of Wight County, In 1818, William Spratley, John Spratley, Jess Bennett, John Faulcon, Albridgeton Seward, John Lane and Edward Hasty, of Surry County, members of 'Mill Swamp', were authorized by that church to organize a church in this county. The church they organized was known as the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. Their first pastor was Rev. Beverly Booth in 1818. He further served as the assistant clerk of Portsmouth Baptist Association. Please notice that you were correct in pointing out the very old Baptist church near Cabin Point. It was, in fact, the final home of Otterdam Church and became extinct about 1868. Hi Couisins: I've been arounrd since 1950 doing genealogy on Beverly booth & his line .The first person to join a hereditary Society on the Rev War service of Reverend Beverly Booth was my son Robert Early Booth.I did the papers for him to join The CAR( Children of the American Rev.) John Frederick Dorman was the Registrar. for the CAR. This established the line for the SAR to take aps & later the DAR. My son, Robert is A world class Architech today & is responsible for the Dominion Tower at Norfolk,VA. Rev. Beverly Booth besides his church responsibilities was Sheriff of Surry co. 1814-1815.Robert Booth his first son was also a preacher.He moved from Surry co. VA in 1813 to Greene co., GA . Elton & Terri on your records you refer to him as Robert Booth (V). His first wife was Phebe Johnson m 22 Oct 1792 d 1807 Surry co. Phebe's children by Robert (V) were Beverly c 1800, Permelia(Pamely Ann) c 1803 had Rev Beverly Booth's Bible, Hiram Booth c 1805.They were all born in Surry co.VA. Robert's second wife was Rebecca Sheffield b 5 Mar 1790 m 29 Sep 1810 Surry Cty VA. Robert's 1st child by Rebecca was Robert Louis Booth usually listed on documents as Robert L. Booth. He was born 7 Jul 1811 Surry co. VA.They moved to Greene co., GA in 1813. Their next child was Adaline b 7 Apr 1813 in Greene co. GA, followed by Antinett, c 1817, then Amanda c 1820, then Mary c 1823, then Cynthia 15 Aug 1829. Cynthia was buried in my hometown, Longview, TX on 17 Apr 1912. The Robert L. Booth previously mentioned became a Baptist Preacher like his father & Grandfather. I have the the Bible of Robert L. dated 1842.I also have the Marriage info on the nine children previously mentioned by the two wives of Robert Booth (V) This family moved to Lagrange, Troup co., GA in 1831. My proven Booth lines go to two generations past Rev Beverly Booth which I proved some years ago when I visited Va in the late 50's & early 60's.Attention Gene Harris Tell Dr.Harry Snead hello & thanks again for the books he gave me yrs. ago.I have a old picture of Snow Hill before the restoration by Sumpter Priddy. I would like a picture of how snowhill looks now & a closeup of Beverly's tombstone.I would be glad to pay someone for their help. Their was no tombstone when was there. Best regards to all, Talmadge Booth, 1703 Wood Place, Longview, TX 75601-4033
Dear Gene, At the Library of Virginia Monday morning, I verified that BB did, indeed, plant Market Street Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church) in Petersburg in 1817. He was active in the area of that congregation about 1813-1814 before it was officially constituted in 1817. The other part of my research did not fare as well. There was a large, influential Cocke family in the17th, 18th and 19th centuries in Surry County and vicinity, but I could not find an Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel, who might have married BB. I won't give up, however. The Virginia Historical Society has a comprehensive card catalog index and I'll try there Thursday afternoon and report back. Best, Bill. My memory may not be so good on the cemetery . Better yet, I will send you a list of all the cemeteries with exact location & people buried their. This list includes Snow Hill. My list shows where Beverly Booth's second wife is buried & I understood that he was buried beside her, but there was no stone when I was there.That was why I brought up getting about a marker. Beverly & the Col, & Snow Hill should have a historical Marker .Probably One about Snow Hill with mention about the others.I believe the sequitennial Surry co. brochure mentioned Bacon's castle, Warren house, & Snow Hill! I will send copies of what tou asked for by mail. Best regards, Talmadge Hi, Gene, Thanks for your E-mail of 7/20/99. My line Beverly, Robert son, Robert L. Grandson, Willis Early G Grandson, James Willis GG Grandson, Me GGG Grandson. Yes it is sad about the cemetery condition. If I remember correctly I thought it was between Snow hill and Oak Grove (where Percy Booth lived)..I enjoyed Virginia ham with him & his wife having driven up from Texas. He showed me the cemetery toward Snow Hill. He wrote me later that he had it cleaned up. Some years go before his death he wrote me to see if I wanted to buy his place. Back to the cemetery, I think it is wise to check with your Lawyer. A lot of Booth's in their wills set an area for not to be sold & to be used for gravesites of relatives. I can't imagine anyone complaining. Twenty-five years ago I formed a Non-profit cemetery association to assist in beautification & repairing broken tombstones from vandalism & storms. This cemetery is the oldest one in town. They will mow it & that's about all. About Sumpter Priddy- The reason I asked about him. Back in his college days he heard about me some way & offered to help me in my research, which he did. He drew some plans for renovation of Snow Hill & sent me a copy. I assumed that it had already been done. This was in the late 70's. My wife was ill with cancer & died in 1981. After this my interest in genealogy subsided. I turned my files over to my brother & but he didn't do much with them. My brother Edwin died in 1998. After the funeral, visiting at his home I thought to ask about the files. I found his son had already left for Memphis with a truckload. Several months ago sent me 5 boxes & told me the next time he comes to Longview he will deliver the other 5. Did you know Sumpter Priddy or do you know anything about him now? He inherited Snow Hill from his Mother. Gene, I spent several hours at the Virginia Baptist Historical Society this afternoon trying to determine if BB had actually 'planted' Market Street Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church), Petersburg. I went through everything there. Not all of it was in agreement, but I think I can now safely report that BB did NOT plant that church. In 1814 - largely at the instigation of Richard Dabbs, who had preached often in Petersburg - the Portsmouth Baptist Association named BB to a committee of three men who were appointed 'to collect the subscriptions, to purchase a lot, and to proceed at once to erect a meeting house in Petersburg, under the direction of the association.' BB might have been active in the planning of the church, but Dabbs was the driving force in establishing the congregation, soliciting the funds, convincing members of other nearby churches to become members before, during and after it was constituted in 1817. I could not locate one word to indicate that BB ever preached in Petersburg. Let me also return to Seacock Church (later Elam Church), in Sussex County. I know and have documented, just as your records indicate, that BB was a resident of Southampton County from 1782-1787. I am reasonably certain that he also lived in Southampton County from 1787 until he moved to Surry County in 1794. I then noticed that he was also a resident of Sussex County in 1787, according to the 1787 state census. How could he have lived in two places at the same time, I asked myself? Then I found the John Asplund book, ANNUAL REGISTER OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION IN NORTH AMERICA TO THE FIRST OF NOVEMBER 1790, published in 1791. It is Asplund who discovered that BB was associated with Seacock Church in 1789 when he made the rounds of every Baptist church in North America. I think BB was probably staying with a friend or a member of Seacock Church when he preached there, but I also believe that, at the same time, he maintained his real residence in Southampton County [until 1794]. I wanted to clarify this point, and to suggest it as a possibility/probability in the absence of any documentaion (Seacock's early records have long since disappeared). Bill. Gene, I read your letter from Bill forwarded to me. In a previous e-mail someone stated that BB planted the church at blank (don't remember). I responded by picking up on the word 'planted' in mentioning BB & the Market Street Baptist Church in Petersburg. It all depends on what the definition of plant or planted is. I was in the insurance business for 45 years before I retired in 1994. We had a different definition for these words. To establish or found is another. Maybe Rev. Dabbs was planted as the new Preacher after the committee completed its task. The minutes of the Virginia Portsmith Baptist Association in its meeting held at the Otterdam Meeting House in May 1810 stated that BB, Robert Murrell, and Carr Bowers were appointed to transact all matters to effect the building of a Baptist Meeting house in the town of Petersburg. In 1815 BB was listed as an original trustee. We believe this to be the founding of Baptist Church in Petersburg. It would be hard for me to believe that BB didn't preach there, at least as a guest. When I visited I was amazed at how close Surry, Sussex & Southampton were. On a visit to a Booth home I remember that Surry Co. was just a stone's throw from Sussex. I never meant to imply that BB was the preacher at Petersburg. Dr. F. W. Moore, in a sermon on the Baptist Church in Petersburg, gave an interesting account of his (BB's) activities. Moor's Swamp Baptist, first known as Cypress Swamp Baptist Church, had as its first Pastor the Rev. BB in 1818. They still had services in 1973. The late Congressman Patrick Henry Drewry in 1914 states that 'Beverly Booth founded the Baptist Church in or near Petersburg.' I concur completely with Bill on the last portion to the end beginning with 'Let me return toSeacock.' I certainly believe Rev. Dabbs deserves his due. The VPBA is appears to me almost gave the committee Carte Blanc authority to build the church and they did their job. I sent by mail the items you requested except Bible pages. I'm trying to figure out how to shoot copies of the pages. I'll send later. The copies about Snowhill were copies I think Sumpter prepared for Preservation Commission. I believe maybe he was trying to get funded by the Commission. I don't know this for a fact. I sent a letter written to me by a relative of yours. Best regards, Talmadge
John Asplund made an error in his register 1 Nov 1790 that Seacock was in Sussex co.I have an early map that clearly shows it in Southampton co. We may never know the full truth, because of records destroyed in two wars. we do know that the PBA was in charge. They charged the committee to raise funds for, a meeting house in Petersburg, buy a lot and built it. They did same. Richard Dabbs evidently was in Petersburg & assume he did everything stated. I would say thats the reason he was installed the preacher. He carried the ball & made a tremendous success building a great church . In writing about the start the of the chuch , the PBA,BB committee, & Dabbs all must be considered with the latter getting. BB lived a long time well beyond his con.temporaries. He died in 1833 an old man. A committee was appointed to write a biographical history . It was not done as you know. Best regards, Talmadge Information received from copy of the Booth Family Bible states that Beverly Booth moved from Southhampton County to Surry County on 4 Jan 1797. It also says that Beverly Booth moved to James Rae's place on 4 Nov 1806. It also says that his son Robert arrived at Beverly's house on 6 Feb 1818 and returned to Georgia on 20 Feb 1818. Beverly says that his wife died on 15 Feb, so that means that their son Robert came home from Georgia to be with his mother before she died.
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Gene:
In the Southampton Court records (I have the microfilm) is the swearing in (I'm not sure that is the correct term) of Beverly Booth as a Baptist Minister. This is when he sold his land to Moses Sr. and Eustace Windham and left to go on his originial ministry other than in Southampton. If you have not found this record, I will find it and photocopy it and send it off to you. I know that the rest of the family appear to be Methodist Episcopal because of one referrence made to Drewry Lane who was the minister who served most of the family. I haven't been able to find and access any church records at all that would help. If you can find some on the family other than the Abermarle parish register it would help. Let me know. Terri
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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.
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John Sykes' guardian was Beverley Booth

Hi Gene,

I am a descendent of Beverly Booth through his granddaughter Rebecca Ann Booth.

Beverly was one of the trusties for Market Street Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. On July 17, 1817 they purchased land on Market St. I believe that church is now known as First Baptist Church is located on Washington St., not very far from the original site.

Was Beverly married to Kitty Conway? I have found several references to her but no details. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Lonnie Baird

SURNAME GIVEN NAMES TITLE INSTRUMENT DATE SURNAME GIVEN NAME ROLE AMOUNT RECORDED BOOK PAGE NOTES 378 BOOTH BEVERLEY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1836-37 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 12/25/1837 1834-40 451 379 BOOTH BEVERLY INV. & APPR. 1/6/1834 $612.42 3/24/1834 1830-34 592 380 BOOTH BEVERLY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1834-36 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 6/27/1836 1834-40 233 381 BOOTH BEVERLY WILL 7/30/1830 $2,000.00 12/23/1833 1830-34 569

The Commonwealth of Virginia to WILLIAM BOYCE, ARCHBALD COCKS, BENJAMIN E BROWNS, WILLIAM ALLEN, JAMES L LANE, BEVERLY BOOTH, JOHN NEWSUM, JOHN H COCKS, ARCHIBALD DAVID, JAMES SIMPSON JOHN JUDKINS, and WILLIAM SCAMMELL Gentlemen Justices of Surry county greeting - Whereas ROBERT McINTOSH Gt. and MARTHA his wife by the certain Indentures of bargain and sale bearing date the 1 st day of June 1801 conveyed unto DAVID PRICE the fee simple Estate in and to a certain tract or parcel of Land called and known by the name of the "Cross Roads" situate in said county And whereas the said MARTHA cannot conveniently attend our court of our said county to acknowledge the same - and to relinquish her right of dower in the lands conveyed thereby, therefore, we do give unto you or any two or more of you power and authority to receive the acknowledgment which the said MARTHA may be willing to make before you of the conveyance aforesaid contained in the said Indenture, which is hereunto annexed and we do command you that you do personally wait on the said MARTHA and receive her acknowledgment of the same and examine her privily and apart from the said ROBERT her husband whether she doth the same freely and willingly without the persuadion or th[r]eats of her husband, whether she in like manner relinquishes her rights of dower in the Lands conveyed by the said deed, and whether she be willing the same should be recorded And when you have received her acknowledgment and examined her as aforesaid that distinctly and plainly without del[a]y you certify us thereof in our same court under your hands and seals sending the said Indenture, and the writ Witness JOHN FAULCON clerk of our said court at the Court house the 28th day of August 1806 in the 31 st year of the Commonwealth. JOHN FAULCON C,S.C

AGED INHABITANTS OF SURRY COUNTY, 1816 From Richmond Enquirer, October 30, 1816.
"Longevity"
We have been favored by a gentleman of the county of Surry with a list of the long-livers in that county. One is astonished at the number of old persons found in one county...and disposed to think, that in point of health, the upper Country is not so much superior to the lower Country, as has been supposed:
Richard Drury,a hearty man celebrated his birth 1816, aged91 Nat Sebrel,died in the fall of 1815,92 James Seaward,died in 1814,93 Hartwell Hart,died 1815,92 Obediah Pyland,died 1815,72 Lewis Pulley,works in his field and goes to court,82 Wm. Bailey,affected with the palsy, but killed a buck, 181581 Ben. Putney,walked in 1816 to Warren C'ty N.C. And back85 Brett Seward,supports a family by labor65 George Biven,a hearty athletic man65 The Rev. N. Berriman,preaches at least 3 times a week67 Jo. Barham,afflicted with rheumatism, but in good spirits66 His wife,63 Beverly Booth,Sheriff of Surry, and attends to the business68 Ben. Bell,attends to his business73 Richard Ellis,attends Court and to other business68 Sampson Grantham,a powerful, active man64 Henry Gray,quite a boy in mind and action66 His sister,in the house with him80 James Judkins,a hearty man65 John Slade [and] William Slade,wheel and cart-wrights, following their trade, and will do a good day's work75, 81 Nathan Jones,well known for his vivacity and activity70 Jesse Moore,an old soldier, and supports a family, and married in 1814.72 John Wren,a hearty man.63 His wife,69 Thomas Lane,a hearty man.64 Dick Thomas,ditto.76 Charity Judkins,81 Rebecca Smith,71 Lucy Ellis,65 Mrs. Norris,walked 15 miles in the afternoon to see her son, 181692 Martha Clark,92 Amy Munroe,88 Mrs. Marsden,75 Sally Lane,66 D. Simpson,62 Pathy [Faithy] Barham,72 Polly Cox,75 Celia Davis,75 Mrs. Kearnes,weaves cloth every day.75 Martha Thomas,72 Joe Hollaman,who lives 1/4 of a mile out of this county and in the Isle of Wight.92 Rebecca Thompson,wife of old Second, who died at 80.79 Horman bishop,died in 1815.88 Elizabeth M'Guriman,65 Ann Duel,70 Mrs. McIntosh,63 Mrs. Scammel,68 Rebecca Richards,65 Johnathan Richards,supports himself by ditching.70 Thomas Pyland,64 Thomas Emery,84 Mr. James,66 Mr. Reggin,75 Mr. Willliford,75 Averaging, of course, nearly 74 years. Round.4124 Submitted by Virginius Hall.


Surry as it was.
I have met many people who say they are interested in history, and of course there are those who call themselves historians. The real historians I enjoy chatting with are those who enjoy reading old court records. The estate accounts in the old records reveal what life was like when people sustained themselves and their families. The Justices of the Peace kept the monthly court minutes, which were eventually incorporated into court order books by the Clerk of the Court. Court sessions in the old days were totally different from those we now see depicted on Court TV. Here are a few selected entries from a Surry County Court Order Book.
Library of Virginia Microfilm Reel #35 Surry County Order Book (23 May 1804 - 26 March 1807) pp. 1-523 [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.

Ordered that John Holt, Reuben Butler and William Scammell Gentlemen or any two of them do audit state and settle an additional account current of the estate of William Browne deceased, administered by Edward Faulcon, one of the executors, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.

John Newsum admr. &c. of Robert Cocke deceased Pltff against Patrick H Adams & Jas. Simpson Defts) Motion for an award of execution on a Bond executed by the defendants to the plaintiff for the forth-coming & delivery of certain property on the day appointed for the sale thereof.

Legal notice of this motion having been proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of John Bartle junior, and the said defendants being solemnly called and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants for the Bond aforesaid amounting to the sum of forty five pounds five shillings and five pence half penny, And also for the Costs of this motion. But the same may be discharged by the payment of twenty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence three farthings with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the twenty first day of December One thousand eight hundred and five until the time of payment and the Costs. Note - Satisfaction is acknowledged for the sum of thirty dollars paid March Court 1806 in part.

Present Lemuel Bailey, & William Scammell, John Newsum and Beverly Booth Gentlemen Justices

There being a majority of the acting Magistrates present the court proceeded to the recommendations of Militia Officers and recommend as follows to wit, [p.400] James Clinch to be commissioned Lieutenant in a Company of Light Infantry attached to the 1st. Bat. of the 71st Regiment of Virginia Militia in the room of Blanks Moody who has resigned, Thomas Purkins Ensign in the same Company in the room of William Jones who has resigned, And Thomas Hunnicutt Cornet in a Troop of Cavalry in the fourth Regiment and fourth division in the room of James Jones who has resigned.

Ordered that William Spratley be appointed Surveyor of the road in Cypress Church precinct in the room of John Cockes who is discharged, and that he with the hands subject to work on the same do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair.

Will: From father's will:

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.

[p.399] At a Court held for Surry County, June the 24th 1806. Present. Robert M^c.Intosh, Nicholas Sebrell, John H. Cocke & Archibald Davis Gentlemen Justices.
Ordered that John Holt, Reuben Butler and William Scammell Gentlemen or any two of them do audit state and settle an additional account current of the estate of William Browne deceased, administered by Edward Faulcon, one of the executors, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.
John Newsum admr. &c. of Robert Cocke deceased Pltff against Patrick H Adams & Jas. Simpson Defts) Motion for an award of execution on a Bond executed by the defendants to the plaintiff for the forth-coming & delivery of certain property on the day appointed for the sale thereof.
Legal notice of this motion having been proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of John Bartle junior, and the said defendants being solemnly called and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants for the Bond aforesaid amounting to the sum of forty five pounds five shillings and five pence half penny, And also for the Costs of this motion. But the same may be discharged by the payment of twenty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence three farthings with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the twenty first day of December One thousand eight hundred and five until the time of payment and the Costs. Note - Satisfaction is acknowledged for the sum of thirty dollars paid March Court 1806 in part.

Present Lemuel Bailey, & William Scammell, John Newsum and Beverly Booth Gentlemen Justices

AGED INHABITANTS OF SURRY COUNTY, 1816
From Richmond Enquirer, October 30, 1816.
"Longevity"

We have been favored by a gentleman of the county of Surry with a list of the long-livers in that county. One is astonished at the number of old persons found in one county...and disposed to think, that in point of health, the upper Country is not so much superior to the lower Country, as has been supposed:
Richard Drury, a hearty man celebrated his birth 1816, aged 91 Nat Sebrel, died in the fall of 1815, 92 James Seaward, died in 1814, 93 Hartwell Hart, died 1815, 92 Obediah Pyland, died 1815, 72 Lewis Pulley, works in his field and goes to court, 82 Wm. Bailey, affected with the palsy, but killed a buck, 1815 81 Ben. Putney, walked in 1816 to Warren C'ty N.C. And back 85 Brett Seward, supports a family by labor 65 George Biven, a hearty athletic man 65 Jo. Barham, afflicted with rheumatism, but in good spirits 66 His wife, 63 Beverly Booth, Sheriff of Surry, and attends to the business


Index to Old Surry by A. W. Bohannan compiled and contributed by Elizabeth Veserat NamesPage numbers Allen, Arthur 15, 16, 17, 35 Allen, John 3 5 Allen, William 35, 36 Argall, Samuel 7, 15 Atkins, Richard 76 Aylitt, William 44 Bacon, Nat'l 43 Bailey, Edward 65 Bailey, John 15 Bailey, Mary 9, 15 Bailey, Norfleet 62 Barham, S.B. 62 Barnes, W. E. 83 Bartlett, Walter 44 Baugh, John C. 82 Bell, James R. 61 Bell, Sam R. 81 Bennett, Jess 60 Berkeley, William 26, 29 Berriman, Nathaniel 6 3 Berryman, Robert W. 63 Blagrove, Benj. 52 Blair, (Commisary) 9 Blair, W.C. 61 Boggs, T.H. 63 Booth, Beverly 60 Boyce, William 41

378 BOOTH BEVERLEY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1836-37 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 12/25/1837 1834-40 451 379 BOOTH BEVERLY INV. & APPR. 1/6/1834 $612.42 3/24/1834 1830-34 592 380 BOOTH BEVERLY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1834-36 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 6/27/1836 1834-40 233 381 BOOTH BEVERLY WILL 7/30/1830 $2,000.00 12/23/1833 1830-34 569Surry County, Virginia, Will Index created by Anne Gwaltney

# SURNAME GIVEN NAMES TITLE INSTRUMENT DATE SURNAME GIVEN NAME ROLE AMOUNT RECORDED BOOK PAGE NOTES
378 BOOTH BEVERLEY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1836-37 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 12/25/1837 1834-40 451 379 BOOTH BEVERLY INV. & APPR. 1/6/1834 $612.42 3/24/1834 1830-34 592 380 BOOTH BEVERLY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1834-36 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 6/27/1836 1834-40 233 381 BOOTH BEVERLY WILL 7/30/1830 $2,000.00 12/23/1833 1830-34 569

genealogical quarterly, THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN, Oct. 1984, pg 42 and 43. Article titled "Unrecorded Southampton County Deeds" by L. H. Hart.

D. Dec. 13, 1781. Eustis Windham of Nottoway Parish, Southampton, to John Windham, Jr. of same---60 acres adj. Beverley Booth, Wilson Coker, Thos. Oney. Witn: Richd. Bailey, Beverely Booth, Moses Booth

D. 22 Jan. 1794. Willis Windham of S.C. to Jordan Judkins of Nottoway Parish, Southampton--70 acres adj. Moses Booth Sr.
Witn: Beverley Booth, James Johnson, Robert Booth, William Spivey

Beverly Booth moved from So'n 4 Jan 1797 Surry Co. moved to James Rae's place 4 Nov 1806


Beverly Booth: Suspect he is the father of Mazey (BOOTH) ONEY TILLOT MADDERA. Waiting for the arrival of his Beverly's will. Beverly had many official interactions with the family of James Oney including taking over his business after James's death. In the will of Robert Booth, Mazey is named as a grandchild of Robert. This usually indicates the grandchild's parent is dead. Beverly is named as a son. Since the Booth name appears in records as early as 1690's, it is possible these may be cousins instead of direct ancestors. This portion of research is on hold until we have an answer to the Lee DNA Question.
(http://home.netcom.com/~vicdlee/victorleesgenealogysite/)

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Library of Virginia Microfilm Reel #35 Surry County Order Book (23 May 1804 - 26 March 1807) pp. 1-523:

[p.399] At a Court held for Surry County, June the 24th 1806. Present. Robert M^c.Intosh, Nicholas Sebrell, John H. Cocke & Archibald Davis Gentlemen Justices.
Ordered that John Holt, Reuben Butler and William Scammell Gentlemen or any two of them do audit state and settle an additional account current of the estate of William Browne deceased, administered by Edward Faulcon, one of the executors, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.
John Newsum admr. &c. of Robert Cocke deceased Pltff against Patrick H Adams & Jas. Simpson Defts) Motion for an award of execution on a Bond executed by the defendants to the plaintiff for the forth-coming & delivery of certain property on the day appointed for the sale thereof.
Legal notice of this motion having been proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of John Bartle junior, and the said defendants being solemnly called and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants for the Bond aforesaid amounting to the sum of forty five pounds five shillings and five pence half penny, And also for the Costs of this motion. But the same may be discharged by the payment of twenty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence three farthings with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the twenty first day of December One thousand eight hundred and five until the time of payment and the Costs. Note - Satisfaction is acknowledged for the sum of thirty dollars paid March Court 1806 in part.

Present Lemuel Bailey, & William Scammell, John Newsum and Beverly Booth Gentlemen Justices

There being a majority of the acting Magistrates present the court proceeded to the recommendations of Militia Officers and recommend as follows to wit, [p.400] James Clinch to be commissioned Lieutenant in a Company of Light Infantry attached to the 1st. Bat. of the 71st Regiment of Virginia Militia in the room of Blanks Moody who has resigned, Thomas Purkins Ensign in the same Company in the room of William Jones who has resigned, And Thomas Hunnicutt Cornet in a Troop of Cavalry in the fourth Regiment and fourth division in the room of James Jones who has resigned.
Ordered that William Spratley be appointed Surveyor of the road in Cypress Church precinct in the room of John Cockes who is discharged, and that he with the hands subject to work on the same do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair.
Ordered that George Judkins be appointed Surveyor of the Road in Galloways precinct in the room of Sampson Grantham who is discharged, and that he with the hands subject to work thereon do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair.
Absent John Newsum, Robert M^c.Intosh, William Scammell, Nicholas Sebrell & Lemuel Bailey Gent & Present Archibald Cocke Gent.
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.
Ordered that Littleberry Chappell be appointed Surveyor of the Road in [blank] precinct in the room of Stephen Lucas who is discharged to work thereon do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair. [The Otterdam Meeting house Road/District/Precinct?]
Ordered that Thomas G. Tillott be appointed Surveyor of the Road in [blank] precinct in the room of John Tillott who is dead, and that he with the hands subjct to work on the said Road do keep the same in constant lawful repair. [Bowing Green Precinct?]
Ordered that Augustin Carseley be appointed Surveyor of the Road in [blank] precinct in the room of James Bishop who is discharged and that he with the hands subject to work on the said Road do keep the same in constant lawful repair. [Bowling Alley Precinct?]
Ordered that William Boshaw be appointed Surveyor of the Road in Chipoax precinct in the room of James Jones who is removed, and that he with the hands subject to work thereon do keep the said Road in Constant lawful repair.
Whereas the court at their Sitting in October last omitted to include in the County Levy, assessed in that month an allowance of nine hundred and forty nine dollars for rebuilding Walls bridge before the time undertaken by John White for the said sum, by reason of which the Levy was struck at 25 cents per tithe: and Whereas the Commissioners appointed by the court do lett the rebuilding the said Bridge contracted with the said undertaker, that the sum for which the Bridge should be built, shoud be paid during the present year: It is therefore ordered by the court that the sheriff of this county do collect for each tithable person in this County the sum of sixty three cents, instead of twenty five cents, as stated in the Levy assessed in October last, that after collecting the same he pay the several allowances as stated in the said Levy, and that he retain the sum of nine hundred and forty nine dollars in hand subject to the future order of this Court.
Ordered that James Milby pay to William Bailey one dollar and six cents for two days attendance as a Witness for him against Major.
John B. Lane Complt. against Sally Lane widow and relict of John Lane decd., James S. Lane Gent. William Lane, Judkins Lane, Sally Lane, Anne Lane, Lemuel Warren & Patsey his wife, and Joseph Lane, Polley Lane and Wyatt Lane, orphans of John Lane deceased, by the said James S. Lane Gent. specially appoited to defend them in this cause, Timothy Allen, and Lucy his wife, Betsey, John and Henry Batts, children of Elizabeth Batts deceased late Elizabeth Lane by the sd. James S. Lane Defts In chancery.
By consent of the parties the Bill and Answer in this cause was this day filed and came on to be heard, on consideration had by the court it is decreed, ordered and adjudged that William Spratley, Benjamin Cockes, John Cockes and Henry Lane or any three of the do allott and set apart unto the defendant Sally Widow &c. One third part of the lands whereof the decedent John Lane died seized and possessed, as mentioned in the complainants Bill, as and for her dower for life, and that they divide the whole of the said Land, into eleven equal parts, subject to the dower aforesaid, and that they allott three parts thereof to the Complainant, one part thereof to the defendant James S. Lane Gent. one to the defendant Sally Lane, the daughter, one part to the defendant Anne Lane, one other part to the defendant Lemuel Warren and Patsey his wife in right of his said wife, one to each of the defendants Joseph, Polly and Wyatt Lane, and the remaining eleventh part equally between Timothy Allen, in right of his wife Betsey, John and Henry Batts. And that the said Commissioners make report of their proceedings herein to this court in order to a final decree in this cause.
Ordered that Caufield Seward Gent. pay to John Bartle, four dollars and twenty four cents for eight days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Hopkins assee &c.
Edwards Butts presented in court a Commission appointing him second Leiutenant in a Troop of Cavalry in the fourth Regt. & 4th division and took the oaths prescribed by Law.

Ordered that William Spratley, John Spratley, and Hartwell Savedge, or any two of them do audit, state and settle an Account current of the estate of William Cocks deceased, administered by Benjamin and William Cockes, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.
The Court adjourned until the court in course.
The minutes of the foregoing proceedings being read, were signed, Leml. Bailey
Truly Recorded, teste, John Faulcon Clk.

From: "Steve Irons" <medifx@cox.net >
Subject: [BOOTH] Obituary of Talmadge Booth of Longview, TX
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:53:08 -0800

Talmadge Booth died last year and I received his obituary recently from his
wife Frances which I have summarized below. He was my genealogical mentor,
my 2nd cousin (twice removed) and an extraordinary man. We are both related
to Rev. War vet Beverley Booth of Surry Co., VA. His son Robert went to
Troup Co., GA in the 1830's then Roberts's son Robert Louis came to Upshur
Co., TX in the 1840's. My ancestor is Robert Louis's son, and Confederate
vet James Robert Louis Booth and Talmadge is related to JRL's brother Willis
Early Booth. If there are any cousins out there I would like to hear from
you.



Obituary - Longview (TX) News Journal, Sunday January 29, 2006



Talmadge Early Booth passed from this life into his eternal rest on Friday,
January 27, 2006, at Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview, Texas.

He was born December 16, 1929, in Longview, Texas, to James Willis Booth and
Gladys Laressa Adams Booth, both members of pioneer families of Gregg
County.

Talmadge was a 1946 graduate of Longview High School and received his
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Cox School of Business,
Southern Methodist University, in 1950. He established the Longview
Insurance Agency, later Booth Insurance Agency, in June 1950, and received
the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) designation, the highest
earned designation in property and casualty insurance.

He served in the Marine Corps. Reserve 1948-1950 and the Naval Air Corps.
Reserve 1950-1954.

He married Frances Jo Birdwell in 1951. They had four children: Victoria
Lynn, Robert Early, Stuart Lee, and Leanne Elizabeth. Frances preceded him
in death in 1981. On April 15, 1983, Talmadge married Frances Monigold
Liston.

He enjoyed many interests including music, dancing, photography, genealogy,
coin-collecting and hybridizing day lilies.

Talmadge was a member of the First United Methodist Church and formerly
served on the administrative board and was a charter member of the Gregg
County Historical Museum. He was a member of Kappa alpha and a member of
the Golden Mustang Club at SMU. He was a Mason with the Longview Lodge No.
404, member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, the General society of the
War of 1812, the Sons of Confederate Veterans and listed in the Hereditary
Register of the United States of America 1973.

Upon Talmadge's retirement in 1994, he formed the East Texas Chapter of the
Sons of the American Revolution, tracing his ancestry back to Col. John
Hamilton McNairy and Gen. John Hamilton. He also did genealogical work for
applications of many new SAR members resulting in his receiving the Florence
Kendall Award, the top national honor for recruiting. The Patriot Medal was
given to him by the Texas Society of SAR by vote of fellow members. The
sons of the American Revolution awarded him their National Medal for
Community Service.

Survivors include his wife Frances Liston Booth; children, Victoria Bingham
of Ward, CO, Robert Booth and wife Terrie, of Dallas, Stuart Lee Booth and
wife Hollie, of Longview, Leanne McCarty and husband Dan, of Plano, and
stepson, Thomas "Pat" Liston and wife, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandson,
brother Dr, James Willis Booth, Jr. and wife Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Edwin and infant
Horace; and sister Mary Elizabeth.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday January 30, 2006 at First United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Longview,
Texas.







Steve Irons

Ph: 800.963.3439

Birth:
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.

email:
3. G,G,G grandfather's name: Beverly Booth: born 1752 in Nottoway Parish,
Southampton County, Virginia (moved to Surry County, Virignia, 1794);
occupation, Baptist preacher and planter, Virginia Militianman -
Revolutionary War Record at Nathional Archives; first wife: Elizabeth
(Cocke - Cocke is believed to be the last name since acres of land left out
of estate of Samuel Cocke): wife's name, Elizabeth, shown on deed record up
to May 30, 1804; children by Elizabeth; Robert Booth (V), born March 14,
1773, in Southampton Co., Virginia; died September 8, 1863; married Rebecca
Sheffield on September 29, 1810; David Booth, born about 1776 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Susanna Sorsby on January 27, 1802;
Masey Booth, born about 1778 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married a
Maddera; Matthew Booth, born about 1782 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Rebekah Johnson on August 7, 1815; Mark Booth, born about 1788 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Rebbecca D. Watkins on November 14,
1809; Susannah Booth, born about 1790 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married
a Williams; Sarah Booth, born about 1792 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Milby; Samuel Booth, born about 1795 in Surry Co., Virginia; died,
1876; married Sarah (Sally) Ellis on December 23, 1816; BEVERLEY'S second
wife's name; Mary Cornwell, born July 21, 1781; died July 2, 1855; married
Beverly Booth on January 25, 1819; children by Mary Cornwell; Mary Ellis
Booth, born about 1820 in Surry County, Virginia; married John C. Rogers.

Religion:
From: "Gene . Harris" <echarris@visi.net >
Subject: [BOOTH-L] Beverly Booth of Surry County
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:21:25 -0400
To interested cousins:
This information just ecame availble today via a very nice gentleman in Virginia that is doing research
of baptist ministers. He is further researching cemetaries in Virginia that may well be lost to records,
without his intervention. more to follow as it becomes available.
Information Gathered from the Virginia Baptist Historical Society 4-12-99:
Beverley Booth became a Baptist through the preaching of John
Meglamre/McGlamre and was baptized by Meglamre into Raccoon Swamp Church (now
Antioch Church), Sussex County. The date of his baptism is uncertain; the
church minutes do not specify it, but I am suggesting that it might have
occurred about 1776.
Booth was licensed to preach in 1779.
I am also suggesting that Booth might have been associated with Raccoon
Swamp's branch at Seacock in Sussex County and that when Seacock branch was
constituted as Seacock Church (now Elam Church) in 1787 he might have
continued that association. Why? Because Booth's name is shown as directing
Seacock Church in 1789/1790.
I am also suggesting that Booth probably "planted" Otterdam Church
(afterwards Brandon Church, and later Cabin Point Church), in Surry County in
1791. He was ordained as a minister in 1791 and served as minister of
Otterdam Church from 1791-1833.
You already know that he moved to Surry County in 1794.
Booth also served as minister of Cypress Swamp Church in Surry County in 1818
and from 1824-1825. He further served as the assistant clerk of Portsmouth
Baptist Association.
Please notice that you were correct in pointing out the very old Baptist
church near Cabin Point. It was, in fact, the final home of Otterdam Church
and became extinct about 1868.

Religion:
Neck of Virginia . . . Sappony and Seacock in Sussex extended to me a call, also Meherrm in Southampton, where old Brother Robert Murrell lived and labored for many years, succeeded by Hardy Cobb. I found it in a very feeble and declining condition, the house of worship going to decay. The church at Seacock was not only without a house to keep them dry, but the church was about extinct. The people of the world said if I would consent to preach for them they would
sirable site. Lemuel Bain proffered the land, the people went to work and soon built a house near the spot where Elam now stands\emdash changed its name after its removal from Seacock to Elam by the suggestion of Brother Beverly Booth, of Surry. I held meeting from house to house; in most instances none of the family were professors. The result was a glorious revival extending in different sections, numbering about ninety-five conversions. Brother James L. Gwathmey, who was missionary in our bounds, held a series of meetings near what was then called Cotton's Springs. ... The result was a number, in addition to those converted at Elam, determined to build a house of worship and constituted a church now called Newvillc. . . . Owing to declining health I was forced to resign in favor of Elder Caleb C. Gordon. . . . Paralytic stroke, both sides, after baptizing seventy-two persons on a hot July day. I baptized about 1,400 persons, assisted in constituting several

Military:
From: Virginia Revolutionary Pension Applications, Volume 8, Pg. 49/50 by Dorman: 24 Sep 1832....Surry County, Va. Beverly Booth of said county, aged 80. Oct 1776....Entered the Virginia Militia, in Southampton County, in the Regiment of Col. Benjamin Blunt and marched to Norfolk. Served more than six weeks Mar 1777....Same unit and marched to Portsmouth. Served eight weeks. May 1778....Marched under Capt. Lewis to South Quay, in Nansemond County, and acted under the order of Col. Parker and Gen. Muhlenburg and served more than six weeks. Mar 1779....Marched under Capt. Joyner to the above area again for 6 weeks. Apr 1780...Marched under the above officer from Simond's old field in Southampton to South Quay and served more than 6 weeks. Mar 1781....Marched under Capt. Kello and Col. Blunt through Isle of Wight county and joined the army at Tine's. He marched up the James River and took part in the battle of Petersburg (April 1781). Served more than 10 weeks. Sep 1781....Marched under Capt. Vick to Norfolk and served under Col. Parker and remained in the area until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and was soon after discharged. Served seven weeks.
Beverly Booth was placed on the Virginia pension rolls for the above military service, under the Act of 1832, and was paid $40 per annum. Certificate 4456 was issued on 4 Feb 1833. His widow, Mary Booth, was placed on the Richmond pension rolls at $40 per annum, under the (Act of 1853) was issued June 2, 1854 (Cert, 4456).
In addition bounty land (warrant 28655) was issued for 160 acres on June 2, 1856 and was returned because she had died. Duplicate was issued Sep 24, 1859. Unknown at this time what happened to this land or the duplicate land warrant.

National Archives (W25, 267, BLWT. 28655-160-55) Served in Revolutionary War. Pension List 4456 (received pension for services as Va. Militiaman)

Religion:
Converted to the Baptist Religion on Dec 21st, 1776

Article on Beverly
Morris' my home. Under his hospitable roof I was kindly treated, especially by his kind wife during a long spell of sickness. The churches of Pungo (now Oak Grove) and Muddy Creek called for my ordination. I was solemnly ordained to the ministry by Elders Samuel Brown and Smith Sherwood, June 12, 1830, serving some two years or more as the pastor of said churches. … After the death of Elder Nathaniel Chambliss and removal of Elder Jeremiah B. Jeter to the Northern Neck of Virginia … Sappony and Seacock in Sus-sex extended to me a call, also Meherrin in Southampton, where old Brother Robert Murrell lived and labored for many years, succeeded by Hardy Cobb. I found it in a very feeble and declining condition, the house of worship going to decay. The church at Seacock was not only without a house to keep them dry, but the church was about extinct. The people of the world said if I would consent to preach for them they would furnish money and build a meetinghouse on a more desirable site. Lemuel Bain proffered the land, the people went to work and soon built a house near the spot where Elam now stands - changed its name after its removal from Seacock to Elam by the suggestion of Brother Beverly Booth, of Surry. I held meeting from house to house; in most instances none of the family were professors. The result was a glorious revival extending in different sections, numbering about ninety-five conversions. Brother James L. Gwathmey, who was missionary in our bounds, held a series of meetings near what was then called Cotton's Springs. … The result was a number, in addition to those converted at Elam, determined to build a house of worship and constituted a church now called Newville. … Owing to declining health I was forced to resign in favor of Elder Caleb C. Gordon. … Paralytic stroke, both sides, after baptizing seventy-two persons on a hot July day. I baptized about 1,400 persons, assisted in constituting several churches and ordaining several ministers and deacons. … A second stroke of paralysis prostrated me, al-most destroying my nervous system. The erysipelas in my left leg from hip to knee followed, causing the flesh to slough off, attended with lockjaw, the most excruciating pain endured by man to live; indeed, my physician said but for my strong faith I could not have endured such pain … The doctor told me I was the second person he had ever read of or known of to recover; he graduated in medicine in France. … My delicate situation was such my friends advised me to desist from public speaking. … I gave the prime of my life to the churches and to the public, not exacting remuneration. I told them that I could live without being charge-able to them, advising them to give all they could to other objects. … I married Mary C. Atkinson, in 1832, who is the mother of seventeen children, eleven living. Two sons were killed near Richmond in 1862."

Baptism:
Beverly Booth was converted to the Baptist faith on Dec 21, 177_

Land:
THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
Volume 3 October 1984 Number 1

D. Dec. 13,1781. Eustis Windham of Not. P. So'n. to John
Windham, Jr. of same L5OOO 60 acres adj. Beverley Booth,
VJilson Coker, Thos . Oney.
Witn: Richd. Bailey, Beverley Booth, Moses Booth.
Receipt D. Dec. 13,1781. Witn: Richd. Bailey, Beverley Booth.
Docket: Dec. I78I by 2 witness. Rec'd. 6/8 in part for
recording this deed.

Occupation:
Beverly was Sheriff as of 8/15/1815 and until the end of 1816

AGED INHABITANTS OF SURRY COUNTY,1816 From Richmond Enquirer, October 30, 1816.
"Longevity"
We have been favored by a gentleman of the county of Surry with a list of the long-livers in that county. One is astonished at the number of old persons found in one county...and disposed to think, that in point of health, the upper Country is not so much superior to the lower Country, as has been supposed:
Richard Drury,a hearty man celebrated his birth 1816, aged91 Nat Sebrel,died in the fall of 1815,92 James Seaward,died in 1814,93 Hartwell Hart,died 1815,92 Obediah Pyland,died 1815,72 Lewis Pulley,works in his field and goes to court,82 Wm. Bailey,affected with the palsy, but killed a buck, 181581 Ben. Putney,walked in 1816 to Warren C'ty N.C. And back85 Brett Seward,supports a family by labor65 George Biven,a hearty athletic man65 The Rev. N. Berriman,preaches at least 3 times a week67 Jo. Barham,afflicted with rheumatism, but in good spirits66 His wife,63 Beverly Booth,Sheriff of Surry, and attends to the business68 Ben. Bell,attends to his business73 Richard Ellis,attends Court and to other business68 Sampson Grantham,a powerful, active man64 Henry Gray,quite a boy in mind and action66 His sister,in the house with him80 James Judkins,a hearty man65 John Slade [and] William Slade,wheel and cart-wrights, following their trade, and will do a good day's work75, 81 Nathan Jones,well known for his vivacity and activity70 Jesse Moore,an old soldier, and supports a family, and married in 1814.72 John Wren,a hearty man.63 His wife,69 Thomas Lane,a hearty man.64 Dick Thomas,ditto.76 Charity Judkins,81 Rebecca Smith,71 Lucy Ellis,65 Mrs. Norris,walked 15 miles in the afternoon to see her son, 181692 Martha Clark,92 Amy Munroe,88 Mrs. Marsden,75 Sally Lane,66 D. Simpson,62 Pathy [Faithy] Barham,72 Polly Cox,75 Celia Davis,75 Mrs. Kearnes,weaves cloth every day.75 Martha Thomas,72 Joe Hollaman,who lives 1/4 of a mile out of this county and in the Isle of Wight.92 Rebecca Thompson,wife of old Second, who died at 80.79 Horman bishop,died in 1815.88 Elizabeth M'Guriman,65 Ann Duel,70 Mrs. McIntosh,63 Mrs. Scammel,68 Rebecca Richards,65 Johnathan Richards,supports himself by ditching.70 Thomas Pyland,64 Thomas Emery,84 Mr. James,66 Mr. Reggin,75 Mr. Willliford,75 Averaging, of course, nearly 74 years. Round.4124 Submitted by Virginius Hall.

Pension:
Pension allowed on 9/24/1832 and he died 11/22/1833 and was listed as Reverand Beverly Booth. Pension app stated he was married 2/4/1819 in surry County.

Will:
On file in Surry or Sussex Courthouse

Record 4 out of 10     
Title      Link Booth, Beverly.
Publication      1834
Gen. note      Part of index to Surry County Wills and Administrations (1652 - 1850)
Note      Surry Co. Wills Etc. 6, p. 592-594
Subject - Personal      LinkBooth, Beverly.
Subject -Geographic      LinkSurry County (Va.)
Genre/Form      LinkEstate inventories.
Added Title      LinkVirginia wills and administrations.

Buried:
1834:
David Booth bought a 3/4 acre graveyard that is surrounded by land Mary Booth owns. Mary Booths 150 acres of land adjoins that of her son, Samuel Booth and it is very likely that David Booth purchased the graveyard in which his father, Rev. Beverly Booth, had been buried the preceding year. (from Francis Richardson to Jean Johnson, 2/12/1997).

Beverly married COCKE Elizabeth in 1771 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of COCKE Samuel and NORRIS Mrs. Ritter) was born about 1755; died on 15 Feb 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married CORNWALL Mary Presson on 4 Feb 1819 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Mary (daughter of PRESSON Tomer and PRESSON Elizabeth ??) was born on 21 Jul 1781; died on 2 Jul 1855 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Family/Spouse: SYKES John, Sr.. John (son of SYKES Richard and SYKES Rittah --LNU--) was born on 15 Feb 1749 in Prince George County, VA; died on 27 Mar 1851 in Russell County. VA; was buried in Russell County. VA. [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.

Elizabeth married JONES Howell on 15 Dec 1783 in Southampton Co., VA.. Howell (son of JONES Nathaniel) was born on 25 Jul 1760 in Albemarle Parish, Surry County, VA; was christened on 31 Aug 1760 in Albemarle Parish, Surry County, VA; died about 1799. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 484

Notes:

Patience was the godparent of Lucy, daughter of Abner James and Mary Booth Patience was also the Godparent of Molly, daughter of John and Hollum Booth Married the year her father died. John James and Abner were probably brothers and Abner married Mary Booth

Patience married JAMES John on 1 Jan 1771 in Isle of Wight County, VA. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 482

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 483

Notes:

John and Hollum christened their child Molly on 9/12/1762 at Albemarle Parrish Godparents were Thomas Booth, Patience Booth, Lucy Booth: The above from Albemarle Parrish Register, Pg. 296

John married BOOTH Hollum ??Albemarle Parish, Surry County, VA. Hollum and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 787

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: 607

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VOLUME I ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VIRGINIA BIOGRAPHY
by: LYON GARDINER TYLER
[Pages 35-36]
Tyler, John, son of John Tyler, marshal of the vice-admiralty court, and Anne Contesse, his wife, daughter of Dr. Lewis Contesse, a French Huguenot physician, was born in James City county, Virginia, February 28, 1747. He attended the Grammar school at William and Mary in 1754, and afterwards was a student in the college. In his nineteenth year he stood in the lobby of the house of burgesses and heard Patrick Henry's speech on the Stamp Act, which roused in him a great hostility to England. He studied law under the eminent lawyer, Robert Carter Nicholas, and removed to Charles City county in 1770. Here in 1774 he was a member of the county committee of safety, and in 1775, when he heard of Lord Dunmore's act of removing the powder from the government magazine in Williamsburg, he raised a company of troops in Charles City county and joined his forces with those of Patrick Henry, to demand restoration or compensation. In 1776 he was appointed a commissioner of admiralty for one year, and in 1778 was elected to the house of delegates. Here he was a warm supporter of the revolutionary war, and in 1781 supported the proposition to permit Congress to levy a five per cent. duty on urged the needs of education upon the legislature, and it was in response to his remonstrances that the legislature established the Literary Fund. His appointment as United States judge was strongly pressed by Mr. Jefferson on President Madison, as an exception to the rule he had made for himself "never to embarrass the President with my solicitations." In Jefferson's opinion, Judge Tyler had the firmness "to preserve his independence on the same bench with Marshall," and there was scarcely a person in the state "so solidly popular." He was an earnest advocate of the war of 1812, and decided the first prize case that came up for decision. His death occurred at his residence, "Greenway," in Charles City county, February 6, 1813, due to pleurisy contracted during inclement weather whole holding court in Norfolk. His wife, whom he married in 1776, was Mary Armistead, daughter of Robert Booth Armistead, of York county, by whom he had, with other children, a son of the same name who became President of the United States (1841-1845

(Medical):When Tyler was just seven years old, his mother, Mary, died from a stroke. At the age of 12 he joined the College of William and Mary like his father before him, and later enrolled in the collegiate program of the college. He graduated in 1807 when he was 17 years old.
After that, Tyler studied law, first under the tutelage of his father, then under his cousin, and finally under Edmund Randolph, the first US Attorney General. Tyler was admitted into the Bar in 1809 and, in 1840, became the Vice President under William Henry Harrison. Harrison died after just a month in office which made John Tyler the president.

Mary married TYLER John, III in 1776 in York County, VA. John (son of TYLER John, Jr and CONTESSE Anne) was born on 28 Feb 1747 in James City County, Virginia; died about 1813. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

VOLUME I ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VIRGINIA BIOGRAPHY
by: LYON GARDINER TYLER
[Pages 35-36]
Tyler, John, son of John Tyler, marshal of the vice-admiralty court, and Anne Contesse, his wife, daughter of Dr. Lewis Contesse, a French Huguenot physician, was born in James City county, Virginia, February 28, 1747. He attended the Grammar school at William and Mary in 1754, and afterwards was a student in the college. In his nineteenth year he stood in the lobby of the house of burgesses and heard Patrick Henry's speech on the Stamp Act, which roused in him a great hostility to England. He studied law under the eminent lawyer, Robert Carter Nicholas, and removed to Charles City county in 1770. Here in 1774 he was a member of the county committee of safety, and in 1775, when he heard of Lord Dunmore's act of removing the powder from the government magazine in Williamsburg, he raised a company of troops in Charles City county and joined his forces with those of Patrick Henry, to demand restoration or compensation. In 1776 he was appointed a commissioner of admiralty for one year, and in 1778 was elected to the house of delegates. Here he was a warm supporter of the revolutionary war, and in 1781 supported the proposition to permit Congress to levy a five per cent. duty on urged the needs of education upon the legislature, and it was in response to his remonstrances that the legislature established the Literary Fund. His appointment as United States judge was strongly pressed by Mr. Jefferson on President Madison, as an exception to the rule he had made for himself "never to embarrass the President with my solicitations." In Jefferson's opinion, Judge Tyler had the firmness "to preserve his independence on the same bench with Marshall," and there was scarcely a person in the state "so solidly popular." He was an earnest advocate of the war of 1812, and decided the first prize case that came up for decision. His death occurred at his residence, "Greenway," in Charles City county, February 6, 1813, due to pleurisy contracted during inclement weather whole holding court in Norfolk. His wife, whom he married in 1776, was Mary Armistead, daughter of Robert Booth Armistead, of York county, by whom he had, with other children, a son of the same name who became President of the United States (1841-1845

(Medical):When Tyler was just seven years old, his mother, Mary, died from a stroke. At the age of 12 he joined the College of William and Mary like his father before him, and later enrolled in the collegiate program of the college. He graduated in 1807 when he was 17 years old.
After that, Tyler studied law, first under the tutelage of his father, then under his cousin, and finally under Edmund Randolph, the first US Attorney General. Tyler was admitted into the Bar in 1809 and, in 1840, became the Vice President under William Henry Harrison. Harrison died after just a month in office which made John Tyler the president.

Mary married TYLER John, III in 1776 in York County, VA. John (son of TYLER John, Jr and CONTESSE Anne) was born on 28 Feb 1747 in James City County, Virginia; died about 1813. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 528

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1170

Celia married BARNES Randall on 10 Jan 1793 in Southampton County, VA. Randall and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1161

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1162

Notes:

Twin of Betsy

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1163

Notes:

Twin of sally

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1164

Family/Spouse: FORBES Susannah. Susannah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1166

Priscilla married BRITT Hardy on 26 Feb 1799 in Southampton County, VA. Hardy and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1168

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1169

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 495

Family/Spouse: BOOTH Unknown Mrs Peter. Unknown and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Maze
• Reference Number: 792

Notes:

Will: From Her grandfather Robert's will:

Will: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Maze Booth one negro girl named Ede to her her heirs and assigns forever.

Martha married WARREN John, Jr. on 13 Dec 1789 in Southampton County, VA. John died on 15 Jul 1812. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 793
• Military: 1812; War of 1812

Notes:

Military:
Full View of Record: War of 1812 Pay Roll
Title: Booth, John.          
Gen. notePay Rolls, p.145          
NotePart of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.          
NoteWar of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.          
Subject - PersonalBooth, John.          
Subject -GeographicUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.          
         

Other Events and Attributes:

• email: From Terri Jensen
• Occupation: Troup County, GA.; Judge
• Reference Number: 416
• Religion: Baptist Preacher
• County Records: 1799, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Personal Property
• Residence: 1860, Mountville, Troup, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Dtd: 4 Jun 90 Letter received from Edwin R. Booth P. O. Box 907 Longview, Tx 75601 (214) 753-3004 home 757-3131 Edwin R. Booth Ins Agency (retired) Home Address: 106 Betty Dr. Songview (??), Tx on August 20, 1973: He received the family geneology and he is Talmadge Booth's brother, Edwin. He is compliling a book of the booth family. 'Our great, great, grandfather, Robert Booth (brother of your great great grandfather, Col. Samuel Booth, of Snow Hill Plantation, left Surry County in 1814 and settled in Troup County, Georgia Then one of his sons left Georgia in 1853 and settled in the Piney Woods section of East Texas, where our family has been ever since.' Robert moved to Georgia by way of Edenton, NC, where he lived for a time (ltr from Doris Jean Johnson). Doris Jean lives across from Snow Hill, which is part of the original plantation. Edwin says that Troup County, Georgia and their part of East Texas is almost a reproduction of the Snow Hill area. Book was to be published in 1974. Baptist Preacher, planter. found 12-5-02 On Wed Jul 9 1997 this was posted: BOOTH, Robert with his wife Rebecca SHEFFIELD and son Robert Louis Booth came to Greene Co. in late 1811 or early 1812 from Surry Co., VA. They had daughters Adaline (1812), Antinett (1815), Amanda (1817), Mary (1819), and Cynthia (1829), all born in Greene Co. Robert is listed in the 1820 Census. They left in 1832 when both Robert and Robert Louis were apparently awarded 40 acres during the 'Gold Lottery of 1832' in Troup Co., GA.

Booth, Robert with his wife Rebecca Sheffield and son Robert Louis Booth came to Greene County, Va., in late 1811 or 1812 from Surry County, Virginia. They had daughters Adaline (1812), Antinett (1815), Mary (1819), and Cynthia (1829) all borne in Green County, Virginia. Robert is listed in the 1820 census. They left in 1832 when both Robert and Robert Louis were awarded 40 acres during the "Gold Lottery of 1832" in Troupe County, GA.

(via email from Steve Irons (cirons@ix.netcom.com) on July 9th, 1997)


In the 1820 census records for Greene County, Georgia there is a Beverly Booth listed on page 228 and Robert Booth on page 226. They are both in Capt Grigorys District. Robert Booth is still in Greene Co., GA in the 1830 census but Beverly is not ... Robyn (davidh9066@aol.com)

Look at the extract of the page of Beverly Booth's Bible that I have attached. He says that his son Robert returned to GA on 20 Feb 1818. (page: Births26)

Family Notes on Marriage with Phebe:
Title: Notes
Text:
6 Feb 1818 my son Robert arrived at my home from GA
My wife d. 15 Feb. 1818 aged 61 years.
Family Bible: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0007.tif
My son Robert set out from my house to return to GA Feb 20, 1818 - Booth Family Bible: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0026.tif

Beverly Booth besides his church responsibilities was Sheriff of Surry co. 1814- 1815.Robert Booth his first son was also a preacher.He moved from Surry co. VA in 1813 to Greene co., GA. Elton & Terri on your records you refer to him as Robert Booth (V). His first wife was Phebe Johnson m 22 Oct 1792 d 1807 Surry co. Phebe's children by Robert (V) were Beverly c 1800, Permelia(Pamely Ann) c 1803 had Rev Beverly Booth's Bible, Hiram Booth c 1805.They were all born in Surry co.VA. Robert's second wife was Rebecca Sheffield b 5 Mar 1790 m 29 Sep 1810 Surry Cty VA. Robert's 1st child by Rebecca was Robert Louis Booth usually listed on documents as Robert L. Booth. He was born 7 Jul 1811 Surry co. VA.They moved to Greene co., GA in 1813. Their next child was Adaline b 7 Apr 1813 in Greene co. GA, followed by Antinett, c 1817, then Amanda c 1820, then Mary c 1823, then Cynthia 15 Aug 1829. Cynthia was buried in my hometown, Longview, TX on 17 Apr 1912. The Robert L. Booth previously mentioned became a Baptist Preacher like his father & Grandfather. I have the the Bible of Robert L. dated 1842.I also have the Marriage info on the nine children previously mentioned by the two wives of Robert Booth (V) This family moved to Lagrange, Troup co., GA in 1831.

Chancery Records Index
Close Case Details
Locality Index Number Original Case Number
SOUTHAMPTON CO 1808-032 199
Plaintiff(s) Defendant(s)
HENRY SMITH
ROBERT BOOTH
JAMES JONES
JOHN JONES

Surname(s)
BOOTH
JONES
SMITH

Wills Plat?
NO
Format
LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
404 729 887

email:
4. G,G, grandfather's name: Robert Booth (VI): born March 14, 1773 in
Southampton County, Virginia; died September 8, 1863; resided, Surry
County, Virginia, Southampton County, Virginia, Green County, Georgia,
LeGrange, Georgia; Big Spring Community (nine mniles SE of LaGrange,
Georgia); occupation, Baptist preacher and planter; married: first wife
Phebe Johnson, October 22, 1792; children by Phebe Johnson, Beverly Booth,
born about 1806 in Surry County, Virginia: Permelia Booth, born about 1803
in Surry County, VIrginia; married Bledsoe, Hiram Booth, born about 1805 in
Surry County, Virginia; second wife's name: Rebecca Sheffield, born March
5, 1790; died December 28, 1865 in the Big Spring Community, Georgia;
children by Rebecca; Robert L. Booth, born July 7, 1811 in Surry County,
Virginia; died july 7, 1882; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834:
Adaline Booth, born April 7, 1813 in Green County, Georgia, married Lane;
Antinett Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, married Allen C. Ramsey;
Amanda Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, marrie dEddie Burt; Mary
Booth, born in Green County Georgia, married Bennett H. Gates on April 24,
1845; Cyntia Booth, born in Green County Georgia on August 15, 1829, died
April 17, 1912, married jmaes A. Lane on January 21, 1859.

From Talmadge booth papers

Occupation:
In the obit in the Christian Index he was listed as a Judge

Religion:
From: <TalmadgeEB@aol.com >
Subject: [BOOTH-L] Rev.Beverly Booth & his 1st son Robert Booth b 14 Mar 1773
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 02:21:58 EDT

Hi Couisins: I've been arounrd since 1950 doing genealogy on Beverly booth &
his line .The first person to join a hereditary Society on the Rev War
service of Reverend Beverly Booth was my son Robert Early Booth.I did the
papers for him to join The CAR( Children of the American Rev.) John Frederick
Dorman was the Registrar. for the CAR This established the line for the SAR
to take aps & later the DAR. My son, Robert is A world class Architech today
& is responsible for the Dominion Tower at Norfolk,VA. Rev. Beverly Booth
besides his church responsibilities was Sheriff of Surry co. 1814-1815.Robert
Booth his first son was also a preacher.He moved from Surry co. VA in 1813
to Greene co., GA . Elton & Terri on your records you refer to him as Robert
Booth (V). His first wife was Phebe Johnson m 22 Oct 1792 d 1807 Surry co.
Phebe"s children by Robert (V) were Beverly c 1800, Permelia(Pamely Ann) c
1803 had Rev Beverly Booth's Bible, Hiram Booth c 1805.They were all born
in Surry co.VA. Robert"s second wife was Rebecca Sheffield b 5 Mar 1790 m
29 Sep 1810 Surry co.VA. Robert"s ist child by Rebecca was Robert Louis
Booth usually listed on documents as Robert L. Booth. He was born 7 Jul
1811 Surry co. VA.They moved to Greene co., GA in 1813. Their next child was
Adaline b 7 Apr 1813 in Greene co. GA, followed by Antinett, c 1817, then
Amanda c 1820, then Mary c 1823, then Cynthia 15 Aug 1829. Cynthia was
buried in my hometown, Longview, TX on 17 Apr 1912. The Robert L. Booth
previously mentioned became a Baptist Preacher like his father &
Grandfather. I have the the Bible of Robert L. dated 1842.I also have the
Marriage info on the nine children previously mentioned by the two wives of
Robert Booth (V) This family moved to Lagrange, Troup co., GA in 1831. My
proven Booth lines go to two generations past Rev Beverly Booth which I
proved some years ago when I visited Va in the late 50"s & early
60's.Attention Gene Harris Tell Dr.Harry Snead hello & thanks again for the
books he gave me yrs. ago.I have a old picture of Snow Hill before the
restoration by Sumpter Priddy. I would like a picture of how snowhill looks
now & a closeup of Beverly's tombstone.I would be glad to pay someone for
their help. Their was no tombstone when was there.
Best regards to all, Talmadge Booth, 1703 Wood
Place, Longview, TX 75601-4033

"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
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.
3. G,G,G grandfather's name: Beverly Booth: born 1752 in Nottoway Parish,
Southampton County, Virginia (moved to Surry County, Virignia, 1794);
occupation, Baptist preacher and planter, Virginia Militianman -
Revolutionary War Record at Nathional Archives; first wife: Elizabeth
(Cocke - Cocke is believed to be the last name since acres of land left out
of estate of Samuel Cocke): wife's name, Elizabeth, shown on deed record up
to May 30, 1804; children by Elizabeth; Robert Booth (V), born March 14,
1773, in Southampton Co., Virginia; died September 8, 1863; married Rebecca
Sheffield on September 29, 1810; David Booth, born about 1776 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Susanna Sorsby on January 27, 1802;
Masey Booth, born about 1778 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married a
Maddera; Matthew Booth, born about 1782 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Rebekah Johnson on August 7, 1815; Mark Booth, born about 1788 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Rebbecca D. Watkins on November 14,
1809; Susannah Booth, born about 1790 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married
a Williams; Sarah Booth, born about 1792 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Milby; Samuel Booth, born about 1795 in Surry Co., Virginia; died,
1876; married Sarah (Sally) Ellis on December 23, 1816; BEVERLEY'S second
wife's name; Mary Cornwell, born July 21, 1781; died July 2, 1855; married
Beverly Booth on January 25, 1819; children by Mary Cornwell; Mary Ellis
Booth, born about 1820 in Surry County, Virginia; married John C. Rogers.
[I think I have this messed up on the webpage, so if you check it out, let
me know]
4. G,G, grandfather's name: Robert Booth (VI): born March 14, 1773 in
Southampton County, Virginia; died September 8, 1863; resided, Surry
County, Virginia, Southampton County, Virginia, Green County, Georgia,
LeGrange, Georgia; Big Spring Community (nine mniles SE of LaGrange,
Georgia); occupation, Baptist preacher and planter; married: first wife
Phebe Johnson, October 22, 1792; children by Phebe Johnson, Beverly Booth,
born about 1806 in Surry County, Virginia: Permelia Booth, born about 1803
in Surry County, VIrginia; married Bledsoe, Hiram Booth, born about 1805 in
Surry County, Virginia; second wife's name: Rebecca Sheffield, born March
5, 1790; died December 28, 1865 in the Big Spring Community, Georgia;
children by Rebecca; Robert L. Booth, born July 7, 1811 in Surry County,
Virginia; died july 7, 1882; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834:
Adaline Booth, born April 7, 1813 in Green County, Georgia, married Lane;
Antinett Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, married Allen C. Ramsey;
Amanda Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, marrie dEddie Burt; Mary
Booth, born in Green County Georgia, married Bennett H. Gates on April 24,
1845; Cyntia Booth, born in Green County Georgia on August 15, 1829, died
April 17, 1912, married jmaes A. Lane on January 21, 1859.
5. G,Grandfather's name: Robert L. Booth; born July 7, 1811 in Surry
County, VA; resided, LaGrange, Georgia and Old Diana, Texas; died, June 7,
1882, in Old Diana, Texas; buried, Walnut Hill Cemetery, Old Diana, Texas
occupation, farmer; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834; she was
born September 1, 1819 in Georgia, died September 8, 1870 in Old Diana,
Texas; buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery; children: James R.L. Booth, born
September 2, 1836 in LaGrange, Troup County, GEorgia, married Frances A.
Brown on April 12, 1866; Julius C.B. Booth, born May 10, 1838 in LaGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died on July 21, 1864; Sheppard Walter Booth, born
October 5, 1841 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia; died May 17, 1918, married
Horace Campbell on August 12, 1862; Sarah Amanda Booth, born November 20,
1846 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, married Thomas F. McKissack on
December 2, 1868; Willis Early Booth, born on January 27, 1851 in LeGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died September 6, 1915; married Woddie C. Woods on
November 6, 1886; Rebecca Frances Booth, born December 13, 1856, in Old
Diana, Upshur Co., Texas, married J.D. Frederick on December 18, 1872

Morris' my home. Under his hospitable roof I was kindly treated, especially by his kind wife during a long spell of sickness. The churches of Pungo (now Oak Grove) and Muddy Creek called for my ordination. I was solemnly ordained to the ministry by Elders Samuel Brown and Smith Sherwood, June 12, 1830, serving some two years or more as the pastor of said churches. … After the death of Elder Nathaniel Chambliss and removal of Elder Jeremiah B. Jeter to the Northern Neck of Virginia … Sappony and Seacock in Sus-sex extended to me a call, also Meherrin in Southampton, where old Brother Robert Murrell lived and labored for many years, succeeded by Hardy Cobb. I found it in a very feeble and declining condition, the house of worship going to decay. The church at Seacock was not only without a house to keep them dry, but the church was about extinct. The people of the world said if I would consent to preach for them they would furnish money and build a meetinghouse on a more desirable site. Lemuel Bain proffered the land, the people went to work and soon built a house near the spot where Elam now stands - changed its name after its removal from Seacock to Elam by the suggestion of Brother Beverly Booth, of Surry. I held meeting from house to house; in most instances none of the family were professors. The result was a glorious revival extending in different sections, numbering about ninety-five conversions. Brother James L. Gwathmey, who was missionary in our bounds, held a series of meetings near what was then called Cotton's Springs. … The result was a number, in addition to those converted at Elam, determined to build a house of worship and constituted a church now called Newville. … Owing to declining health I was forced to resign in favor of Elder Caleb C. Gordon. … Paralytic stroke, both sides, after baptizing seventy-two persons on a hot July day. I baptized about 1,400 persons, assisted in constituting several churches and ordaining several ministers and deacons. … A second stroke of paralysis prostrated me, al-most destroying my nervous system. The erysipelas in my left leg from hip to knee followed, causing the flesh to slough off, attended with lockjaw, the most excruciating pain endured by man to live; indeed, my physician said but for my strong faith I could not have endured such pain … The doctor told me I was the second person he had ever read of or known of to recover; he graduated in medicine in France. … My delicate situation was such my friends advised me to desist from public speaking. … I gave the prime of my life to the churches and to the public, not exacting remuneration. I told them that I could live without being charge-able to them, advising them to give all they could to other objects. … I married Mary C. Atkinson, in 1832, who is the mother of seventeen children, eleven living. Two sons were killed near Richmond in 1862."

County Records:
Nmbr Whites above 16 = 2; Black's over 16 = 10; Blacks above 12 or under 10 = 2;
Horses = 5; Amt of Tax = 33/88

Ref 1799 Surry Personal Property Tax records

Robert married JOHNSON Phebe on 25 Oct 1792. Phebe died on 16 Oct 1808. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married SHEFFIELD Rebecca on 29 Sep 1810 in Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA. Rebecca was born on 5 Mar 1790; died on 28 Dec 1865 in Big Springs Community (Troupe Cty), GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mazey
• Reference Number: 420

Notes:

BOOTH BIBLE SHOWS MARRIED TO JAMES ONEY.

(http://home.netcom.com/~vicdlee/victorleesgenealogysite): James Oney and Masey (Booth) Oney Tillot Maddera:James Oney(b. by 1774 Southampton Co. VA. d. 4 Oct 1801-27 Oc t1801 Surry Co. VA) m. by 1795 Southampton Co. VA Mazey (BOOTH) ONEY TILLOT MADDERA(b. by 1777? VA d. 17 Jul 1854 Bedford Co. VA). A Deed and a Will have been forwarded to me which 99% proves James ONEY was the son of Thomas ONEY. Thomas being the son of Leonard ONEY. This portion of research is on hold until we have an answer to the Lee DNA Question.
Beverly Booth: Suspect he is the father of Mazey (BOOTH) ONEY TILLOT MADDERA. Waiting for the arrival of his Beverly's will. Beverly had many official interactions with the family of James Oney including taking over his business after James's death. In the will of Robert Booth, Mazey is named as a grandchild of Robert. This usually indicates the grandchild's parent is dead. Beverly is named as a son. Since the Booth name appears in records as early as 1690's, it is possible these may be cousins instead of direct ancestors. This portion of research is on hold until we have an answer to the Lee DNA Question.

Family/Spouse: ONEY James. James (son of ONEY Thomas) was born in by 1774 in Southampton Co., VA.; died on 6 Oct 1801 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Masey married TILLOTT Thomas G. on 18 Feb 1804 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Masey married MADDERA William on 25 Feb 1812 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 417
• Political Office: 1836, Surry County, VA; County Corresponding Committee
• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; 1850 census
• Real Estate: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Value $5000

Notes:

See comments under wife #1 (422) 2nd wedding was performed by Beverly Booth and surety by Wyatt Lane.

Will: From his Grandfather Robert's will:

Will: I give and bequeath to my grandson David Booth one negro girl named Cherry to him his heirs & assigns forever.


This mornings column by Virginia Rollings in Daily Press mentions these names which are of interest to us: Agnes Booth born in 1821, daughter of David Booth and his wife, Ann Holloway. Also mentions Beverly Booth living on Queens Creek before 1638.

Agnes Booth, born in 1821, mother of Edward Evans Spratley, was the daughter of David Booth and his wife, Ann Holloway. Beverly Booth was living on Queens Creek before 1638. Holloways received land grants in Isle of Wight, York, the Eastern Shore and Surry. John Holloway received an addition, in 1642, to his lands in Northampton County. York County land attracted hundreds of Eastern Shore fishermen and farmers after the Revolution, when some Tories moved away. Spratley Quaker ancestors with birth, marriage, and death dates are in Vol. VI of William Wade Hinshaw's Quaker records.

Poss war 1812 and Virginia Militia

Political Office:
County Corresponding Committees Nominated by the Van Buren Convention held in the Capitol Richmond, 11th Jan., 1836.

The following gentlemen, who compose the Republican Corresponding Committee for the county of Surry will please remember that a full meeting of the members is respectfully requested to meet at the court-house,
the fourth Monday in this month, (being court day):

Wm. E. B. Ruffin, Philip Smith, Wm. H. Edwards, Walter S. Booth, James S. Clark, James D. Edwards, Drury Stith, Wm. E. Bailey, Edwain White, John Spratley, Thomas Ruffin, David Booth, Saml. Booth, Amos Sledge, David Hargrave, Edwin T. Spratley, Patrick H. Bilbro and Arch'd Davis
Richard H. Edwards, chairman.

Census:
the 1850 census shows that David Booth was 73 yoa and listed his occupation as farmer. There is also an Ann Booth (age 58) living on the farm. Also listed is an Elizabeth Womble (?spelling) age 72 living on the farm

David married SORSBY Susanna on 11 Feb 1802 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Susanna (daughter of SORSBY Stephen and SORSBY Mrs. --FNU--) was born on 19 Jul 1783; died on 28 Oct 1816; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married HOLLEMAN Ann on 10 Feb 1820 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Ann was born about 1792; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 996

Notes:

Chancery Records Index

LocalityIndex NumberOriginal Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1843-002 15 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) ADMR OF LEWIS N BRANCH JOHN H BOOTH ADMR ETC ADMR OF LEWIS N BRANCH ETC Surname(s) BOOTH BRANCH HANCOCK HILL POND PRETLOW ROLLINGS WillsPlat? NO
Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
434 759 387

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 423

Notes:

Married- On Jan. 22, 1833 by Rev. E. L. Magoon, William A. Walters, to Miss Susanna S. Booth, all of Richmond. (p. 2, c. 6) Richmond Whig & public advertiser (Richmond, Va. : 1833 : Semiweekly)

Susannah married WILLIAMS Hugh in Apr 1823. Hugh and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Planter
• Reference Number: 421
• Alt. Birth: 1784
• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; 1850 Census
• Servants: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Census info

Notes:

Marriage bond posted by Foster Cook on Aug 8, 1815 and marriage witnessed by David Cocke

Census:
Listed as Farmer and value of land was $100.00. Age listed as 60

Servants:
Thomas G. Holt, age 45 and b/m along with James B. Holt, age 42, b/m were also listed on the census under Matthew Booth and are presumed to be laborers

Matthew married JOHNSON Rebeka on 7 Aug 1815. Rebeka died on 1 Jan 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew married BISHOP Harriott on 22 Aug 1825 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Harriott and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew married SAVAGE Mahala on 26 Feb 1838 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Mahala was born in 1798; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 422
• Military: 1812; War of 1812

Notes:

Surety was posted by Robert Booth and Witness was Thomas Carseley.

Mark married WATKINS Rebecca D. on 14 Nov 1809 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Rebecca and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 424

Notes:

married Henry J. Howard on 27 Nov 1804. witnessed by Matthew Booth. 'Marriage Bonds & Ministers' returns of Surry County, Knorr, Pg.47' Surety by Robert Booth; Wit by Matthew Booth This marriage according to her DOB would put her at 12 yoa NEEDS MORE RESEARCH as to her DOB

Other: 16 Jul 1999 Descendants of: Sarah Booth

Other: 1 Sarah Booth b. ___ ?? 1792 d. ___ ?? 1867
m. Unknown Milby
m. Nov 27 1804 Henry J. Howard
married Henry J. Howard on 27 Nov 1804. witnessed by Matthew Booth.
"Marriage Bonds & Ministers' returns of Surry County, Knorr, Pg.47"
Surety by Robert Booth; Wit by Matthew Booth
This marriage according to her DOB would put her at 12 yoa
NEEDS MORE RESEARCH as to her DOB

Sarah married HOWARD Henry J. on 27 Nov 1804 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Henry and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married MILBY Thomas on 24 Jan 1828. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married PRESSON Daniel on 4 Jan 1821. Daniel died on 1 Mar 1823. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Address: Rogers Cemetary; Address:
  37° 5' 00.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"
  37° 5' 00.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"
• Lat/Long: 37° 5' 0.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"; Buried, Roger's Cemetary
• Reference Number: 997

Notes:

37° 5' 00.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"

Title: Family Bible
Page: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0011.tif
Source Text: Beverly Booth Jr. ? in 1792 with a very strange disorder in his mouth ? what ? into the memory (but much worse) it eat away his gums, and the greater part of his teeth came out. Application was made to many physicians and many medicines made use of, but had not the desired affect, the greater part of the [lesion] he appeared to be in health. His mouth run constant from the [lesion] He was taken beyond the ? of any ? that were periodically ?. Friday, August the 24th 1793 he is taken appear only with a great cold. He kept about in the day. ? but very bad at night, and much ? to get breath Sunday night the 1st September his ? much is ? and ? morning lost his speech and grow bad all the while in his ?, ? the 2nd September at midnight he died. Elder David Barrow attended the funeral of the above. Children ? preach a sermon from Rom. the 8th

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 998

Other Events and Attributes:

• Lived(s) In: Owens Grove, Sussex County, Va; Owens Grove
• Medical: Cancer of the neck
• Property: Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Snow Hill
• Reference Number: 176
• Religion: Carsley Methodist Church
• Military: 18 May 1814, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Private, War of 1812
• Military: 1827, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Promoted to Lt. in the Surry Militia
• Military: 1828, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Promoted to Captain in the Surry County Militia
• Residence: 1830, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Started Building Snow Hill
• Military: 14 May 1835, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Lt. Col., Virginia Militia
• Political Office: 1836, Surry County, VA; County Corresponding Committee
• Residence: 1836, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Snow Hill Finished
• Court: 1839, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Deputy Sheriff
• Census: 9 Jul 1870, Wakefield Township, Sussex County, VA; 1870 census
• Medical: 1874; Paralysis
• Occupation: 1805-1875, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Planter
• Alt. Death: 20 Feb 1876

Notes:

Samuel Booth was a middle class Tidewater Virginia planter who owned 500 acres of farmland eleven miles southwest of the Jams River in Surry County. His father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran, a farmer, and a Baptist minister who brought his wife and several young children from Southampton to Surry, probably in 1791, and became pastor of the Otterdam Baptist Church. The Rev. Booth had been a part-time pastor of Sea Cock Baptist Church in Southampton until 1791, when he became ordained, and moved to Surry for a church and congregation of his own. (See John Asplundt's Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in North America to the year 1791, Richmond (?), 1791). Around 1816 Beverly Booth went to Petersburg, Virginia, where he was instrumental in starting the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. One of his sons, Robert, moved to Georgia in 1814.

Samuel Booth was born in Surry in 1794, probably attended a local school taught by a member of his father's congregation, and followed the most likely livelihood available to a young man of his upbringing--that of farming. He probably enlisted in the Surry County Militia at an early age, was commissioned a lieutenant in 1827, and was promoted to Captain in the following year (see appendix L). Although all records for the Surry County Militia between 1830 and 1840 have been destroyed, he was most likely promoted to Colonel in the early part at the decade. His obituary (died January 20, 1876) refers to him as Colonel, and his grandchildren, alive as late as 1956, fondly referred to him as "Colonel Sam". Nonetheless when Surry's post 1840 records are surveyed, no mention is made of his name, and it is likely that he retired in order to devote full time to the construction of his home and the development of his plantation.

As a look at the Surry County land Books will attest, Samuel Booth apparently took a fancy to occasionally dabbling in real estate., and by the mid 1830's owned considerable property, some of which he sold, and some of which formed the basis for his plantation. Construction of his house was undertaken on a 172 1/2 acre tract of land, probably in the fall of 1836, and was completed at a cost of $1380, according to the Surry County land Books for the year 1837. As Surry's "Personal Property Tax Books for 1837" note, Samuel Booth was assessed for "20 slaves. 9 horses, and a riding gig valued at $75" during the year "Snow Hill was constructed. When the relatively low cost of the structure is considered, it is reasonable to assume that the slaves played an important role in its construction: felling trees, sawing, hewing, and joining timbers for the frame, and making bricks. Yet, a professional house wright undoubtedly oversaw the over-all construction. Another house, known as "Oak Hill" and situated on Virginia Route 31 between Surry Court House and Scotland Wharf, was undoubtedly built by the same man, and is very similar in plan, detail, and brickwork. Surry County's Land Books for 1840 show that in 1839 additional expenditures amounting to $615. 75 went toward construction, probably dependencies.

According to Booth family tradition, a difficult winter during the construction of the house resulted in the name "Snow Hill", but the earliest documented use of the title is to be found in the 1859 deed of sale transferring the plantation from Samuel Booth to William H. Rood of Southampton. (Surry County Deed Book 14, page (See appendix F).

By 1852, "Snow Hill" had grown to include various adjoining parcels of land containing a. total of exactly 500 acres. Samuel's wife died later in the decade and, with his children grown, he sold the house and surrounding land in 1859 for the sum of $4500. He married a widow from adjoining Sussex County, and went to live with her on the farm she had inherited from her deceased husband.

William H. Hood held the property from 1859 until 1875, when the outcome of a court case decreed the land be sold, and it was purchased by Samuel Booth's son, Binns Beverly Booth, who promptly moved in with his family. Just prior to the death of Binns Beverly Booth, he sold the house and two hundred acres to his son Samuel Peter Booth, a bachelor. "Sam Pete ", as he was known, remained in the house until incapacitated in 1930, at which point he went to live with his nephew, John Leo Wilcox, of Waverly, and later to a nursing home. Tenants inhabited the house from 1930 onward, and "Sam Pete" Booth, upon his death willed the house in 1933, to his nephew.

C.      GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
A.      Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
B.      Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
C.      Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

A.      Binns Beverly Booth
B.      Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

A.      Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
B.      Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
C.      Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
D.      Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).



There is a Booth Fork in Surry County about 2 miles Northeast of the Lightfoot Swamp. It is where St. Rt. 617 & 612 cross. There is also an Ellis Fork about a mile east of Booth Fork that may be named after Sally Ellis' father. DIED AT HIS RESIDENCE IN SUSSEX COUNTY THE OBIT GIVES HIS AGE AS 'nigh on to Ninety years of age' He was a Captain of the Home Guards at the time of the War Between the States ( Mary Pulley-Granddaughter) By the way Col. Samuel picture came from a gold locket the locket had a daguerreotype photo that was enlarged. From Kathleen Baird: On May 18, 1814 he was drafted at Petersburg for six (6) months of military service during the War of 1812. Samuel served as a private in Capt. Edward Prescud's (spelling?) Company of Infantry, Virginia Militia, from the 39th Regiment in the County of Dinwiddie. He was discharged in Norfolk om Oct 18,1814 after 5 months of service because of sickness. In April of 1839 he was appointed deputy sheriff. David Booth was the sheriff. He was commissioned a Lt. Col., on May 14, 1835 in the 71st Regiment of Infantry, 8th Brigade, 4th Division of the Virginia Militia (hence the title Col. Sam). He served in the Surry County Militia between 1835 and 1840. Samuel applied for bounty land in January of 1851. Mary applied for a pension in June of 1878 and said that as far as she was able to give it that at the time of his enlistment he was about 5 feet 10 inches tall, grey eyes, dark hair, fair and rosy complexion. The application was approved in April 1879 for a rate of eight dollars per month, commencing March 1878. Mary died July 5, 1891 Sources: Petersburg, Prince George and Surry Courthouses and family bible of Kathleen Baird. Another source list his marriage to Sarah Ellis as 12-23-1817 (per Kathleen Baird)



Index to the War of 1812 Pay Rolls & Muster Rolls: CATALOG CARD
NAME Booth, Samuel.
Muster Rolls, p.588
NOTE Part of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under
the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls
of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which
supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.
SUBJECT United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.
COLLECTION War of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.

Henley Marriage & Obituary Database: CATALOG CARD NEWSPAPER Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties ENTRY Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2) DATE OF PUB. Thursday, January 27, 1876. FILM NO. Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36). NOTE From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. SUBJECT Obituaries -- Virginia. SUBJECT Farmville (Va.) SUBJECT Buckingham County (Va.) SUBJECT Appomattox County (Va.) SUBJECT Cumberland County (Va.) ADDED ENTRY Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John) COLLECTION Bernard J. Henley papers.

1870 Census roll 1680, section M-593, pg. 24: Wakefield Twp, Sussex, Cty, Va age: 75 yoa Owned & Built Snow Hill Plantation in 1835

Henley Marriage & Obituary Database: CATALOG CARD NEWSPAPER Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties ENTRY Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2) DATE OF PUB. Thursday, January 27, 1876. FILM NO. Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36). NOTE From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. SUBJECT Obituaries -- Virginia. SUBJECT Farmville (Va.) SUBJECT Buckingham County (Va.) SUBJECT Appomattox County (Va.) SUBJECT Cumberland County (Va.) ADDED ENTRY Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John) COLLECTION Bernard J. Henley papers.

Hi Gene,

I'll give you a call early next week after we recover from all the turkey. It's a little hectic here now.

I know of only two marriages of Samuel Booth. In 1817 he married Sarah Ellis and on Dec. 22, 1859 he married Mary Eliza Tatum Owen of Wakefield. He moved into her house and lived there until he died 1876. Mary died in 1891.

The Jean Johnson that you mentioned, does she live on 40 across from Snow Hill?

Lonnie Baird L Baird Jr. [l.bairdjr@worldnet.att.net]

gene, I hope this isn't disappointing; i am looking at many pensions from slaves who served in a couple of regiments i am studying. One pension of a man named "ROBERT GREEN"-- (this may be a changed name as many slaves took on other names after emancipation). In one of the affadavits, Robert's sister mentions that before the war, Robert worked on Snow Hill with Col. Booth: "He was botn in [Snory???] County, VA, lived with Col. Booth before the war, at Snow Hill. Col. Booth is dead." Robert Green had a light complexion and apparently had a white father--who this father was i have no idea; I am assuming that this means that he had a slave mother. In late 1863 Green fled to Norfolk at the "Fairgrounds" and enlisted in the Second US Colored Cavalry (Company A). He married a woman from Norfolk right after the war but she apparently lost her mind; he later married again but got in trouble when he impregnated the teen-age niece of his second wife. I am interested if you know of anything concerning the Booth family, esp. Samuel Booth concerning the Civil War; did any of them join? lose their land, slaves, etc.? thanks mike degruccio michael degruccio [degruccio.1@nd.edu]

Title: Family Bible
Page: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0020.tif
Source Text: Samuel Booth son of Rev. Beverly Booth departed this life Thursday January 20th at two o'clock in the morning 1876 in the eighty first year of his age

Title: 1850 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Entry Date: July 26, 1850
Source Text: Samuel Booth: 55 years old Farmer Value of Real Estate: 7000 Born in Virginia Sally Booth: 53 years old Born in Virginia Children at home: Binns B. Booth (16); Georgianna Booth (12)

1870 Census roll 1680, section M-593, pg. 24:. Wakefield Twp, Sussex, Cty, Va age: 75 yoa. Owned & Built Snow Hill Plantation in 1835. Marriage to Sally Ellis was witness by David Booth.
The following info may be of help later: There appears to be some discrepancy about Samuel's second marriage. On 10-18-07 Kernneth Coker said to Jean Johnson that Colonel Samuel Booth married the second time in 1861 to Mary Elizabeth Tatum Owen "The widow Owen" and they lived near Wakefield. Jenny Barrett Nicholson's husbands grandfather, Peter Holmes was in that family??
Dtd: 4 Jun 90

Title Booth, Col. Samuel, died, Sussex County. Note Petersburg Index and Appeal (Petersburg, Va. : Daily) (Film 106). Note January 21, 1876, page 3, column 1. Other Format Available on microfilm from the Library of Virginia.

According to Mary Pulley, his grand-daughter (living in Ivor in 1936), Col. Sam was a Cartain in the Home Guards at the time of the War Between the States.

(Medical):Obituary says he had cancer on the neck, of which he died.
Paralysis for 2 years prior to death

Lived(s) In:
Lived their with the Owens wife and died there

Medical:
Obituary says he had cancer on the neck, of which he died

Property:
SNOW HILL
Now owned by Peter Post of Richmond, VA, the house Snow Hill, located about five miles East of Waverly on Route 40, was built in 1836 by Samuel Booth. He was a farmer and a colonel in the Surry County Militia between 1835 and 1840. It was later inhabited by his children and grandchildren. Samuel Booth's father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran who served October 1776 - September 1781. He first moved to Surry County just across the Blackwater River by the Otterdam Swamp in 1794 and had built his home approximately a mile from the Snow Hill location. He was also a farmer and Baptist preacher whose small church originally stood within sight of the house Snow Hill.
Snow Hill is located directly across the road from 1900 Martin Luther King Highway. Plans are being made to restore this historic house.

Religion:
A zealous and esteemed member for about 50 years ... W.E.Allen, Surry Methodist Circuit

Military:
On May 18, 1814 he was drafted at Petersburg for six (6) months of military service during the War of 1812. Samuel served as a private in Capt. Edward Prescud's (spelling?) Company of Infantry, Virginia Militia, from the 39th Regiment in the County of Dinwiddie. He was discharged in Norfolk om Oct 18,1814 after 5 months of service because of sickness.

View of Record: War of 1812 Pay Roll
Title: Booth, Samuel.          
Gen. noteMuster Rolls, p.588          
NotePart of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.          
NoteWar of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.          
Subject - PersonalBooth, Samuel.          
Subject -GeographicUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.          




Military:
Booth served as a captain in the Surry County Militia and later as a lieutenant colonel of the 71st Regiment of the Virginia Militia. (Va. Historical Landmark Commission documents)

Residence:


SNOW HILL

HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH

OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA



"SNOW HILL"
HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH
OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA


Location:      Northwest side of Virginia Route 4o~ .55 mile travelling east from the bridge over the Otterdam Swamp, Surry County, Virginia.
              
               Latitude:      37° 05' 25"
               Longitude:      77° 02' 55"




Present
Owners:           Mrs. John Leo Wilcox, Waverly, Virginia
               Mrs. Rosalie W. Priddy, Ashland, Virginia


Statement of
Significance:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pre-Civil War era. Constructed in 1836, it is a five bay, central hall, single pile structure of two and one half stories, and exhibits characteristics of the late eighteenth century which remained prevalent in rural southeastern Virginia well into the nineteenth century.



PART I: HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Samuel Booth was a middle class Tidewater Virginia planter who owned 500 acres of farmland eleven miles southwest of the Jams River in Surry County. His father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran, a farmer, and a Baptist minister who brought his wife and several young children from Southampton to Surry, probably in 1791, and became pastor of the Otterdam Baptist Church. The Rev. Booth had been a part-time pastor of Sea Cock Baptist Church in Southampton until 1791, when he became ordained, and moved to Surry for a church and congregation of his own. (See John Asplundt's Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in North America to the year 1791, Richmond (?), 1791). Around 1816 Beverly Booth went to Petersburg, Virginia, where he was instrumental in starting the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. One of his sons, Robert, moved to Georgia in 1814.

Samuel. Booth was born in Surry in 1794, probably attended a local school taught by a member of his father's congregation, and followed the most likely livelihood available to a young man of his upbringing--that of farming. He probably enlisted in the Surry County Militia at an early age, was commissioned a lieutenant in 1827, and was promoted to Captain in the following year (see appendix L). Although all records for the Surry County Militia between 1830 and 1840 have been destroyed, he was most likely promoted to Colonel in the early part at the decade. His obituary (died January 20, 1876) refers to him as Colonel, and his grandchildren, alive as late as 1956, fondly referred to him as "Colonel Sam". Nonetheless when Surry's post 1840 records are surveyed, no mention is made of his name, and it is likely that he retired in order to devote full time to the construction of his home and the development of his plantation.

As a look at the Surry County land Books will attest, Samuel Booth apparently took a fancy to occasionally dabbling in real estate., and by the mid 1830's owned considerable property, some of which he sold, and some of which formed the basis for his plantation. Construction of his house was undertaken on a 172 1/2 acre tract of land, probably in the fall of 1836, and was completed at a cost of $1380, according to the Surry County land Books for the year 1837. As Surry's "Personal Property Tax Books for 1837" note, Samuel Booth was assessed for "20 slaves. 9 horses, and a riding gig valued at $75" during the year "Snow Hill was constructed. When the relatively low cost of the structure is considered, it is reasonable to assume that the slaves played an important role in its construction: felling trees, sawing, hewing, and joining timbers for the frame, and making bricks. Yet, a professional house wright undoubtedly oversaw the over-all construction. Another house, known as "Oak Hill" and situated on Virginia Route 31 between Surry Court House and Scotland Wharf, was undoubtedly built by the same man, and is very similar in plan, detail, and brickwork. Surry County's Land Books for 1840 show that in 1839 additional expenditures amounting to $615. 75 went toward construction, probably dependencies.

According to Booth family tradition, a difficult winter during the construction of the house resulted in the name "Snow Hill", but the earliest documented use of the title is to be found in the 1859 deed of sale transferring the plantation from Samuel Booth to William H. Rood of Southampton. (Surry County Deed Book 14, page (See appendix F).

By 1852, "Snow Hill" had grown to include various adjoining parcels of land containing a. total of exactly 500 acres. Samuel's wife died later in the decade and, with his children grown, he sold the house and surrounding land in 1859 for the sum of $4500. He married a widow from adjoining Sussex County, and went to live with her on the farm she had inherited from her deceased husband.
William H. Hood held the property from 1859 until 1875, when the outcome of a court case decreed the land be sold, and it was purchased by Samuel Booth's son, Binns Beverly Booth, who promptly moved in with his family. Just prior to the death of Binns Beverly Booth, he sold the house and two hundred acres to his son Samuel Peter Booth, a bachelor. "Sam Pete ", as he was known, remained in the house until incapacitated in 1930, at which point he went to live with his nephew, John Leo Wilcox, of Waverly, and later to a nursing home. Tenants inhabited the house from 1930 onward, and the house was willed by "Sam Pete" Booth, upon his death in 1933, to his nephew.


PART II: ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION

A.      General Statement

1.      Architectural Character:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pro-Civil War era which has undergone little alteration since its construction in 1836. It is a five bay, central hall, single pile, two-and-one-half story frame structure, and exhibits characteristics of late 18th century architecture which remained prevalent in rural, southeastern, Virginia well into the 19th century.

2.      Condition of Fabric: Good.

     B.      Description of Exterior

1.      General Character: A five bay, two-and-one-half story structure covered by beaded-edge weatherboards, possessing a fine modillion cornice and fielded-panel doors which tell a continuity of architectural tradition in conser-vative, slave-holding, tidewater Virginia.

2. Foundations: The building is set upon brick piers, adequately spaced to allow free circulation of air around the structural timbers--a necessity in the damp, termite filled climate of the tidewater.

3. Brickwork: All brickwork, both in the foundation walls and in the chimneys, is laid in five course American bond. Bricks measure approximately 8" x 3" x 3-5/4" and five courses rise 16".

4. Structural system: The building is of frame construction, of hard Virginia pine. Larger framing members, such as the major bearing plates which rest upon the brick foundations, are hand hewn. Smaller members are sawn. Studs measure roughly 3" x 4"and are placed 16~ upon centers. The bearing plates measure approximately 10" x 12".

4. Doors: Front and back entries have double doors, each consisting of three fielded panels. All other doors in the building are of the traditional six-panel variety.

5. Hardware: The house is fortunate enough to have retained the majority of its original hardware although some had been replaced with Victorian examples. Rooms on the second and third floors boast square, iron plate latches, with thumb bolts and brass knobs. These are unmarked by their maker, but are probably of English origin. Of the five box locks originally found on the first floor, only two remain--on the closet door beneath the stair, and on the door between the hall and the dining room. This latter example is marked by "Carpen-ter & Company, patentees", and the keeper is stamped with a crown and the initials "W R', representing King William IV, ruler of England from 1830 until 1837. On the upper floors, there is only one box lock-- to be found on the door of the small room just above the south entry. It has neither knobs nor a thumb latch--only a key for 1ocking --suggesting that the room was used only for storage, and not as a nursery or sewing room, as has occasionally been suggested. The double doors which open off the back side of the hall to the exterior never had a lock of any kind, only a wooden bar placed in iron holders,
The only wrought iron to be found in the entire house are the strap hinges which bold the exterior shutters. These hinges, however, are attached to the shatters with screws, and not with nails as might be expected. Nails throughout the house are of the early machine cut variety. Hinges on all doors are of cast iron, those in the parlor and dining room having examples which raise the doors a total of 1/2 " as they are opened--suggesting that there may have been some floor covering which the owner did not want the moving doors to wear.

6      Windows and shutters: All windows are wooden double-hung sashes, unweighted, consisting of "nine-over-nine" light sashes oh the first floor, and "six-over-six" on the second floor. The small double hung sashes, which light the third floor re of the "four-over-four" variety
Shutters were originally hung on the exterior only on the south front of the building--facing the road, which runs in front of the house. During the last quarter of the 19th century, shutters were added to the north side and to the third floor, but these have long since disappeared.

7.      Roof: An old roof (possibly the original) of: hard pine or cypress shingles still exists beneath the current roof of tin, added in 1972 to prevent water damage. All of the shingles are of random width, measuring 18" in length, 6" of which was exposed to the weather. All shingles have rounded ends to prevent warping in the hot sun.

Lightening rods: The lightening rods seen on both chimneys of the house in old photographs were un-doubtedly original. Only sections still remain.

9.      The front porch, visible in old photographs, was original to the house, but was taken down in 1950 when its structure had become unsafe. Another porch was added at that time, but that too has since been removed. Included in this study is a proposed reconstruction of the porch taken from old photos, measurements, and the existing outline of the porch still visible on the front of the house.

Description of Interior:

Woodwork: Paneled wainscot is found throughout the first floor and extends up the stairwell to the second floor. The second floor has chair mould and base-boards throughout, and the third floor has only baseboard. There are no cornices of any form in any of the rooms on the interior.

Painted. Interiors: Fortunate enough to have endured the poverty of the Booth family, the interiors of "Snow Hill'. have escaped the ravages often dealt by well intentioned renovators. With the exception of woodwork in the dining room, painted by tenants in the mid-20th century, the original painted, grained, and marbled surfaces are extant throughout the house. Although wear and tear, natural aging, and even abuse have taken their tolls upon the surfaces, much is exceptionally well preserved. The wainscoted hallway is painted a deep, almost olive, green, and the risers of the steps are marbled. Newel posts are mahoganized, and the stick balusters are painted the same: green. The wainscot now found in the parlor, and that now painted over in the dining room, is representative of the fancy painting, which reached its height in the era between 1820 and 1840. The baseboards are marbled, rails and stiles of the wainscot are simulated mahogany, and panels are painted in imitation of birds-eye and curly maple. The dado cap, the door and window jamb moldings, are all painted a deep blue. Sunbursts in the parlor mantle are gilded with gold leaf. Doors throughout the house are painted with mahogany stiles and rails and with maple panels, identical to the wainscot of the first floor. Plaster surfaces throughout the house were applied over split lathes, and were left white. They were probably whitewashed often, and contain no signs of stenciling or wall painting.


     3.      Flooring: All the floors are of Virginia hard pine, varying in width from three to six inches. Without exception a single board runs the complete length of a room.

     4.      Fireplaces: There are four fireplaces in the house, 2 each on the first and second floors. There are no fireplaces on the third floor. All hearths are of square brick tiles. The finest mantle is gained, has herringbone and Greek key moldings, and gilded sunbursts, and is to be found in the parlor.

D. The Site: Within the immediate environs of the house are known to have been a smokehouse, an icehouse, barns, a kitchen, and a building referred to as the "weaving house". None of these buildings are still standing, although the frame of the smokehouse has been salvaged and will eventually be recon-structed. Woodwork from the kitchen, taken down in 1959, is in storage, and the chimney and foundations for the building still exist. There are no photographs of any of the other buildings, with the exception of the "weaving house", and it is highly unlikely that any archaeological excavations will take place.

Military:
He was commissioned a Lt. Col., on May 14, 1835 in the 71st Regiment of Infantry, 8th Brigade, 4th Division of the Virginia Militia (hence the title Col. Sam). He served in the Surry County Militia between 1835 and 1840.

In April of 1839 he was appointed deputy sheriff. David Booth was the sheriff.

Political Office:
County Corresponding Committees Nominated by the Van Buren Convention held in the Capitol Richmond, 11th Jan., 1836.
The following gentlemen, who compose the Republican Corresponding Committee for the county of Surry will please remember that a full meeting of the members is respectfully requested to meet at the court-house,
the fourth Monday in this month, (being court day):

Wm. E. B. Ruffin, Philip Smith, Wm. H. Edwards, Walter S. Booth, James S. Clark, James D. Edwards, Drury Stith, Wm. E. Bailey, Edwain White, John Spratley, Thomas Ruffin, David Booth, Saml. Booth, Amos Sledge, David Hargrave, Edwin T. Spratley, Patrick H. Bilbro and Arch'd Davis
Richard H. Edwards, chairman.
1836

Residence:
Completed at at cost of $1830



SNOW HILL

HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH

OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA



"SNOW HILL"
HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH
OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA


Location:      Northwest side of Virginia Route 4o~ .55 mile travelling east from the bridge over the Otterdam Swamp, Surry County, Virginia.
              
               Latitude:      37° 05' 25"
               Longitude:      77° 02' 55"




Present
Owners:           Mrs. John Leo Wilcox, Waverly, Virginia
               Mrs. Rosalie W. Priddy, Ashland, Virginia


Statement of
Significance:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pre-Civil War era. Constructed in 1836, it is a five bay, central hall, single pile structure of two and one half stories, and exhibits characteristics of the late eighteenth century which remained prevalent in rural southeastern Virginia well into the nineteenth century.



PART I: HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Samuel Booth was a middle class Tidewater Virginia planter who owned 500 acres of farmland eleven miles southwest of the Jams River in Surry County. His father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran, a farmer, and a Baptist minister who brought his wife and several young children from Southampton to Surry, probably in 1791, and became pastor of the Otterdam Baptist Church. The Rev. Booth had been a part-time pastor of Sea Cock Baptist Church in Southampton until 1791, when he became ordained, and moved to Surry for a church and congregation of his own. (See John Asplundt's Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in North America to the year 1791, Richmond (?), 1791). Around 1816 Beverly Booth went to Petersburg, Virginia, where he was instrumental in starting the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. One of his sons, Robert, moved to Georgia in 1814.

Samuel. Booth was born in Surry in 1794, probably attended a local school taught by a member of his father's congregation, and followed the most likely livelihood available to a young man of his upbringing--that of farming. He probably enlisted in the Surry County Militia at an early age, was commissioned a lieutenant in 1827, and was promoted to Captain in the following year (see appendix L). Although all records for the Surry County Militia between 1830 and 1840 have been destroyed, he was most likely promoted to Colonel in the early part at the decade. His obituary (died January 20, 1876) refers to him as Colonel, and his grandchildren, alive as late as 1956, fondly referred to him as "Colonel Sam". Nonetheless when Surry's post 1840 records are surveyed, no mention is made of his name, and it is likely that he retired in order to devote full time to the construction of his home and the development of his plantation.

As a look at the Surry County land Books will attest, Samuel Booth apparently took a fancy to occasionally dabbling in real estate., and by the mid 1830's owned considerable property, some of which he sold, and some of which formed the basis for his plantation. Construction of his house was undertaken on a 172 1/2 acre tract of land, probably in the fall of 1836, and was completed at a cost of $1380, according to the Surry County land Books for the year 1837. As Surry's "Personal Property Tax Books for 1837" note, Samuel Booth was assessed for "20 slaves. 9 horses, and a riding gig valued at $75" during the year "Snow Hill was constructed. When the relatively low cost of the structure is considered, it is reasonable to assume that the slaves played an important role in its construction: felling trees, sawing, hewing, and joining timbers for the frame, and making bricks. Yet, a professional house wright undoubtedly oversaw the over-all construction. Another house, known as "Oak Hill" and situated on Virginia Route 31 between Surry Court House and Scotland Wharf, was undoubtedly built by the same man, and is very similar in plan, detail, and brickwork. Surry County's Land Books for 1840 show that in 1839 additional expenditures amounting to $615. 75 went toward construction, probably dependencies.

According to Booth family tradition, a difficult winter during the construction of the house resulted in the name "Snow Hill", but the earliest documented use of the title is to be found in the 1859 deed of sale transferring the plantation from Samuel Booth to William H. Rood of Southampton. (Surry County Deed Book 14, page (See appendix F).

By 1852, "Snow Hill" had grown to include various adjoining parcels of land containing a. total of exactly 500 acres. Samuel's wife died later in the decade and, with his children grown, he sold the house and surrounding land in 1859 for the sum of $4500. He married a widow from adjoining Sussex County, and went to live with her on the farm she had inherited from her deceased husband.
William H. Hood held the property from 1859 until 1875, when the outcome of a court case decreed the land be sold, and it was purchased by Samuel Booth's son, Binns Beverly Booth, who promptly moved in with his family. Just prior to the death of Binns Beverly Booth, he sold the house and two hundred acres to his son Samuel Peter Booth, a bachelor. "Sam Pete ", as he was known, remained in the house until incapacitated in 1930, at which point he went to live with his nephew, John Leo Wilcox, of Waverly, and later to a nursing home. Tenants inhabited the house from 1930 onward, and the house was willed by "Sam Pete" Booth, upon his death in 1933, to his nephew.


PART II: ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION

A.      General Statement

1.      Architectural Character:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pro-Civil War era which has undergone little alteration since its construction in 1836. It is a five bay, central hall, single pile, two-and-one-half story frame structure, and exhibits characteristics of late 18th century architecture which remained prevalent in rural, southeastern, Virginia well into the 19th century.

2.      Condition of Fabric: Good.

     B.      Description of Exterior

1.      General Character: A five bay, two-and-one-half story structure covered by beaded-edge weatherboards, possessing a fine modillion cornice and fielded-panel doors which tell a continuity of architectural tradition in conser-vative, slave-holding, tidewater Virginia.

2. Foundations: The building is set upon brick piers, adequately spaced to allow free circulation of air around the structural timbers--a necessity in the damp, termite filled climate of the tidewater.

3. Brickwork: All brickwork, both in the foundation walls and in the chimneys, is laid in five course American bond. Bricks measure approximately 8" x 3" x 3-5/4" and five courses rise 16".

4. Structural system: The building is of frame construction, of hard Virginia pine. Larger framing members, such as the major bearing plates which rest upon the brick foundations, are hand hewn. Smaller members are sawn. Studs measure roughly 3" x 4"and are placed 16~ upon centers. The bearing plates measure approximately 10" x 12".

4. Doors: Front and back entries have double doors, each consisting of three fielded panels. All other doors in the building are of the traditional six-panel variety.

5. Hardware: The house is fortunate enough to have retained the majority of its original hardware although some had been replaced with Victorian examples. Rooms on the second and third floors boast square, iron plate latches, with thumb bolts and brass knobs. These are unmarked by their maker, but are probably of English origin. Of the five box locks originally found on the first floor, only two remain--on the closet door beneath the stair, and on the door between the hall and the dining room. This latter example is marked by "Carpen-ter & Company, patentees", and the keeper is stamped with a crown and the initials "W R', representing King William IV, ruler of England from 1830 until 1837. On the upper floors, there is only one box lock-- to be found on the door of the small room just above the south entry. It has neither knobs nor a thumb latch--only a key for 1ocking --suggesting that the room was used only for storage, and not as a nursery or sewing room, as has occasionally been suggested. The double doors which open off the back side of the hall to the exterior never had a lock of any kind, only a wooden bar placed in iron holders,
The only wrought iron to be found in the entire house are the strap hinges which bold the exterior shutters. These hinges, however, are attached to the shatters with screws, and not with nails as might be expected. Nails throughout the house are of the early machine cut variety. Hinges on all doors are of cast iron, those in the parlor and dining room having examples which raise the doors a total of 1/2 " as they are opened--suggesting that there may have been some floor covering which the owner did not want the moving doors to wear.

6      Windows and shutters: All windows are wooden double-hung sashes, unweighted, consisting of "nine-over-nine" light sashes oh the first floor, and "six-over-six" on the second floor. The small double hung sashes, which light the third floor re of the "four-over-four" variety
Shutters were originally hung on the exterior only on the south front of the building--facing the road, which runs in front of the house. During the last quarter of the 19th century, shutters were added to the north side and to the third floor, but these have long since disappeared.

7.      Roof: An old roof (possibly the original) of: hard pine or cypress shingles still exists beneath the current roof of tin, added in 1972 to prevent water damage. All of the shingles are of random width, measuring 18" in length, 6" of which was exposed to the weather. All shingles have rounded ends to prevent warping in the hot sun.

Lightening rods: The lightening rods seen on both chimneys of the house in old photographs were un-doubtedly original. Only sections still remain.

9.      The front porch, visible in old photographs, was original to the house, but was taken down in 1950 when its structure had become unsafe. Another porch was added at that time, but that too has since been removed. Included in this study is a proposed reconstruction of the porch taken from old photos, measurements, and the existing outline of the porch still visible on the front of the house.

Description of Interior:

Woodwork: Paneled wainscot is found throughout the first floor and extends up the stairwell to the second floor. The second floor has chair mould and base-boards throughout, and the third floor has only baseboard. There are no cornices of any form in any of the rooms on the interior.

Painted. Interiors: Fortunate enough to have endured the poverty of the Booth family, the interiors of "Snow Hill'. have escaped the ravages often dealt by well intentioned renovators. With the exception of woodwork in the dining room, painted by tenants in the mid-20th century, the original painted, grained, and marbled surfaces are extant throughout the house. Although wear and tear, natural aging, and even abuse have taken their tolls upon the surfaces, much is exceptionally well preserved. The wainscoted hallway is painted a deep, almost olive, green, and the risers of the steps are marbled. Newel posts are mahoganized, and the stick balusters are painted the same: green. The wainscot now found in the parlor, and that now painted over in the dining room, is representative of the fancy painting, which reached its height in the era between 1820 and 1840. The baseboards are marbled, rails and stiles of the wainscot are simulated mahogany, and panels are painted in imitation of birds-eye and curly maple. The dado cap, the door and window jamb moldings, are all painted a deep blue. Sunbursts in the parlor mantle are gilded with gold leaf. Doors throughout the house are painted with mahogany stiles and rails and with maple panels, identical to the wainscot of the first floor. Plaster surfaces throughout the house were applied over split lathes, and were left white. They were probably whitewashed often, and contain no signs of stenciling or wall painting.


     3.      Flooring: All the floors are of Virginia hard pine, varying in width from three to six inches. Without exception a single board runs the complete length of a room.

     4.      Fireplaces: There are four fireplaces in the house, 2 each on the first and second floors. There are no fireplaces on the third floor. All hearths are of square brick tiles. The finest mantle is gained, has herringbone and Greek key moldings, and gilded sunbursts, and is to be found in the parlor.

D. The Site: Within the immediate environs of the house are known to have been a smokehouse, an icehouse, barns, a kitchen, and a building referred to as the "weaving house". None of these buildings are still standing, although the frame of the smokehouse has been salvaged and will eventually be recon-structed. Woodwork from the kitchen, taken down in 1959, is in storage, and the chimney and foundations for the building still exist. There are no photographs of any of the other buildings, with the exception of the "weaving house", and it is highly unlikely that any archaeological excavations will take place.

Court:
In April of 1839 he was appointed deputy sheriff. David Booth was the sheriff.

Census:
age 75 in 1870 census and occupation listed as farmer. Persons living with him were listed as: Mary E. Booth, age 50 (keeping house); Mary Owen, age 19; John Owen, age 18 (at school), Elizabeth Parson, age 50; Amy (Amie Lee) L, age 7.

Samuel Booth Values: Real Estate $700, personal property $5700
Mary E. Booth Values: Real Estate $5000, personal property $2000

Medical:
for 2 years prior to death

Alt. Death:
from a photo copy of a document at Kenneth Coker's

Died:
Main Entry Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties
Title Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2). Publication Thursday, January 27, 1876. Gen. note From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36). Subject - Personal Booth, Samuel, d.1876.
Subject - Topical Obituaries -- Virginia.
Subject -Geographic Farmville (Va.)
Buckingham County (Va.)
Appomattox County (Va.)
Cumberland County (Va.)
Genre/Form Obituaries -- Virginia -- Sussex County.
Added Entry Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John)
Added Title Bernard J. Henley papers.

Buried:
\\ulGRAVEYARD\\ulnone: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

LVA Record:
Record 203 out of 1492      Previous Record Next Record
Main Entry      Link Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties
Title      Link Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2).
Publication      Thursday, January 27, 1876.
Gen. note      From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia.
Other Format      Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36).
Subject - Personal      LinkBooth, Samuel, d.1876.
Subject - Topical      LinkObituaries -- Virginia.
Subject -Geographic      LinkFarmville (Va.)

Samuel married ELLIS Sarah (Sally) on 26 Dec 1816 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Sarah (daughter of ELLIS Benjamin and JONES 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). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married CONWAY Kitty about 1861. Kitty was born in 1790; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married OWEN Mary Elizabeth Tatum on 22 Dec 1859 in Sussex County, VA. Mary (daughter of TATUM David and TATUM Nancy --LNU--) was born in 1818 in Prince George County, VA; died on 5 Jul 1891 in Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 999

Notes:

From Beverly Booth Bible: James Booth, son of Beverly and wife Elizabeth, went to Ga., to Brother Robert's and died 2 May 1822.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 450
• Alt. Birth: 20 Dec 1820
• Alt. Marriage: 22 Aug 1859

Notes:

John C. Rogers was granted administration of the estate of Mary's mother on July 23, 1855. She had died on July 2nd, 1855. He then married her daughter Mary Ellis Booth on Aug 22nd, 1859. Booth family bible circa 1800 shows her marriage as 4-9-1840, which would make her 18 yoa.

John C. Rogers was granted administration of the estate of Mary's mother on
July 23, 1855. She had died on July 2nd, 1855. He then married her daughter
Mary Ellis Booth on Aug 22nd, 1859 - Ref. Page 50 LDS Booth Genealogy- This must be an incorrect date, as the family Bible shows them married in 1840.


On July 23, 1855, John C. Rogers was granted administration of Mary Cornwall Booth's estate.
and surity of $500 was posted by William M. West. He returned warrant 155002.

Mary Presson Cornwall Booth died July 2nd, 1855.

Mary married ROGERS John Clark, Sr. on 9 Apr 1840 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. John (son of ROGERS Micajah, Sr. and CLARK Mary Polly) was born on 28 Dec 1819 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 1 Nov 1884 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1237

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.

John married HARGIS Lydia JaneRussell County. VA. Lydia was born about 1796; died on 20 Jan 1845 in Russell County. VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1238

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1001

Notes:

Born a few weeks prior to the death of Lucy's father Robert.

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

Family/Spouse: SYKES James. James (son of SYKES John, Sr. and BOOTH Lucy) was born on 18 Mar 1781 in Prince George County, VA; died on 7 Feb 1855 in Russell County. VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married DRAKE Amos on 14 May 1799. Amos and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GURLEY Patsey. Patsey and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BARRETT Bolling S. B.. Bolling and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GILLIAM Arthur. Arthur died in 1798. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married DAVIS Edwin in 1801. Edwin and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 523
• Baptism: 24 Dec 1764, Albemarle Parish, Surry County, VA

Notes:

Molly's Godparents were Thomas Booth, Patience Booth and Lucy Booth. The Baptismal Date is her Christened date. See Also Albemarle Parrish Register by Bodie, Pg. 16 and 296.

Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778 From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties, Virginia by John Bennett Boddie; Clearfield Co. Pub.
page 14
BLANKS
Joseph and Anne Blanks
Martha, 3/15/40, Thos. Booth, Prudence Jones, Susanna Lilly
page 16
BOOTH John and Hollum Booth
Molly, 9/12/64, Thos. Booth, Patience and Lucy Booth

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

-----Original Message-----
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:

• Reference Number: 915

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 916
• Military: 1812; War of 1812

Notes:

See the Richard Booth Bible transcript for additional.

Military:
Full View of Record: War of 1812 Pay Roll
Title: Booth, Richard.          
Gen. noteMuster Rolls, p.534          
NotePart of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.          
NoteWar of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.          
Subject - PersonalBooth, Richard.          
Subject -GeographicUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.          

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 917

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 918

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 919

Rebecca married ANDREWS Henry on 2 Dec 1801 in Southampton Co., VA.. Henry and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Living In: Louisiana
• Living In: Tennessee

Notes:

Living In:
Moved to Louisiana in 1813 afte4 his father died (W & M Quarterly VII, pg. 268

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 10th US President
• Alt. Death: 18 Jan 1861, Charles City County, VA; Death

Notes:

President John Tyler had 15 children, still a record.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/presidents_and_first_ladies/45005

When Tyler was just seven years old, his mother, Mary, died from a stroke. At the age of 12 he joined the College of William and Mary like his father before him, and later enrolled in the collegiate program of the college. He graduated in 1807 when he was 17 years old.
After that, Tyler studied law, first under the tutelage of his father, then under his cousin, and finally under Edmund Randolph, the first US Attorney General. Tyler was admitted into the Bar in 1809 and, in 1840, became the Vice President under William Henry Harrison. Harrison died after just a month in office which made John Tyler the president.

John Tyler's Executive papers primarily consist of incoming correspondence during his two one-year terms as governor between 12 December 1808 and 15 January 1811. The correspondence in this collection relates to a variety of topics including appointments & recommendations for state positions; the Virginia Manufactory of Arms; the Virginia Penitentiary; amendments to the U.S. Constitution; arms and ammunition; the militia; French inhabitants expelled from Cuba; the embargo; public improvements; resignations; extraditions; state expenses & revenue; elections; and others. In addition to correspondence, there are resolutions from the Virginia Senate & House of Delegates; accounts; oaths; contracts; pardons; proposals; receipts; election returns & certificates; qualifications; lists; proclamations; petitions; pay rolls; reports; appointments; resignations; bonds; commissions; orders; proceedings; opinions; and other sundry items.

The Governor received correspondence from three main sources: the Federal government, Virginia State government, and Governors from other states. Federal government correspondents include President Thomas Jefferson; Robert Smith, Secretary of State; Henry Dearborn & William Eustis, Secretaries of War; and Virginia's delegates in Congress. President Thomas Jefferson writes Governor Tyler on 20 Jan. 1809 regarding a letter from Henry St. John Dixon offering the services of his company of volunteer riflemen of the 105th Regiment. On 10 Aug. 1810, Robert Smith, Secretary of State, transmits copies of the laws of the 1st & 2nd session of the 11th Congress. As Secretary of War, Henry Dearborn, writes the Governor regarding the appointment of an officer of the militia near each point of entry to assemble a sufficient force to maintain the authority of the laws respecting the embargo (1809 Jan. 18). Dearborn also writes on 4 Feb. 1809 regarding Virginia's quota of militia. On 17 April 1809, William Eustis writes the Governor regarding pensioners. Eustis also encloses pay rolls and a letter from Robert Brent, Pay Master for the U.S. Army, regarding money paid by the U.S. to detachments of the Virginia Militia called into service in 1808 (1809 Dec. 7). Lastly, Eustis writes regarding land warrants issued by the state on lands already surveyed and sold to individuals by authority of the United States between the Little Miami & Scioto Rivers (1810 Dec. 19). In addition, there is a letter from William Simmons, War Dept., Accountant's Office, regarding tents furnished the militia during the Chesapeake Affair (1810 Jan. 11). William B. Giles & Richard Brent, Virginia's senators in Congress, write on 10 June 1809 regarding the French inhabitants expelled from Cuba and the importation of their slaves. Giles & Brent also write concerning a machine exhibited at the Capitol (1810 Feb. 6). Finally, Giles encloses the proceedings of a Committee of the U.S. Senate regarding the resolutions of the Virginia General Assembly on the subject of bounty lands to officers & soldiers of the Virginia State Line (1810 Nov. 1). There are also letters from both Wilson Cary Nicholas and John G. Jackson resigning from their seats in the U.S. House of Representatives (1809 Nov. 27 & 1810 Sept. 28).

The majority of correspondence in John Tyler's Executive Papers originates from Virginia State government. Significant correspondents from Virginia State government include John Clarke & John Staples, Superintendents of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms; Abraham Douglas, Keepers of the Penitentiary; Philip Norborne Nicholas, Attorney General; Daniel L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council; Samuel Coleman, Assistant Clerk of the Council of State; James Pleasants, Jr., Clerk of the House of Delegates; Theodosius Hansford, Clerk of the Senate; and Samuel Shepard, Auditor of Public Accounts.

John married CHRISTIAN Letitia on 29 Mar 1813 in Cedar Grove, New Kent County, Virginia. Letitia was born on 12 Nov 1790 in Cedar Grove, New Kent County, Virginia; died on 10 Sep 1842 in Washington, DC; was buried in Cedar Grove, New Kent County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married GARDINER Julia on 26 Jun 1844 in New York, NY. Julia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 10th US President
• Alt. Death: 18 Jan 1861, Charles City County, VA; Death

Notes:

President John Tyler had 15 children, still a record.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/presidents_and_first_ladies/45005

When Tyler was just seven years old, his mother, Mary, died from a stroke. At the age of 12 he joined the College of William and Mary like his father before him, and later enrolled in the collegiate program of the college. He graduated in 1807 when he was 17 years old.
After that, Tyler studied law, first under the tutelage of his father, then under his cousin, and finally under Edmund Randolph, the first US Attorney General. Tyler was admitted into the Bar in 1809 and, in 1840, became the Vice President under William Henry Harrison. Harrison died after just a month in office which made John Tyler the president.

John Tyler's Executive papers primarily consist of incoming correspondence during his two one-year terms as governor between 12 December 1808 and 15 January 1811. The correspondence in this collection relates to a variety of topics including appointments & recommendations for state positions; the Virginia Manufactory of Arms; the Virginia Penitentiary; amendments to the U.S. Constitution; arms and ammunition; the militia; French inhabitants expelled from Cuba; the embargo; public improvements; resignations; extraditions; state expenses & revenue; elections; and others. In addition to correspondence, there are resolutions from the Virginia Senate & House of Delegates; accounts; oaths; contracts; pardons; proposals; receipts; election returns & certificates; qualifications; lists; proclamations; petitions; pay rolls; reports; appointments; resignations; bonds; commissions; orders; proceedings; opinions; and other sundry items.

The Governor received correspondence from three main sources: the Federal government, Virginia State government, and Governors from other states. Federal government correspondents include President Thomas Jefferson; Robert Smith, Secretary of State; Henry Dearborn & William Eustis, Secretaries of War; and Virginia's delegates in Congress. President Thomas Jefferson writes Governor Tyler on 20 Jan. 1809 regarding a letter from Henry St. John Dixon offering the services of his company of volunteer riflemen of the 105th Regiment. On 10 Aug. 1810, Robert Smith, Secretary of State, transmits copies of the laws of the 1st & 2nd session of the 11th Congress. As Secretary of War, Henry Dearborn, writes the Governor regarding the appointment of an officer of the militia near each point of entry to assemble a sufficient force to maintain the authority of the laws respecting the embargo (1809 Jan. 18). Dearborn also writes on 4 Feb. 1809 regarding Virginia's quota of militia. On 17 April 1809, William Eustis writes the Governor regarding pensioners. Eustis also encloses pay rolls and a letter from Robert Brent, Pay Master for the U.S. Army, regarding money paid by the U.S. to detachments of the Virginia Militia called into service in 1808 (1809 Dec. 7). Lastly, Eustis writes regarding land warrants issued by the state on lands already surveyed and sold to individuals by authority of the United States between the Little Miami & Scioto Rivers (1810 Dec. 19). In addition, there is a letter from William Simmons, War Dept., Accountant's Office, regarding tents furnished the militia during the Chesapeake Affair (1810 Jan. 11). William B. Giles & Richard Brent, Virginia's senators in Congress, write on 10 June 1809 regarding the French inhabitants expelled from Cuba and the importation of their slaves. Giles & Brent also write concerning a machine exhibited at the Capitol (1810 Feb. 6). Finally, Giles encloses the proceedings of a Committee of the U.S. Senate regarding the resolutions of the Virginia General Assembly on the subject of bounty lands to officers & soldiers of the Virginia State Line (1810 Nov. 1). There are also letters from both Wilson Cary Nicholas and John G. Jackson resigning from their seats in the U.S. House of Representatives (1809 Nov. 27 & 1810 Sept. 28).

The majority of correspondence in John Tyler's Executive Papers originates from Virginia State government. Significant correspondents from Virginia State government include John Clarke & John Staples, Superintendents of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms; Abraham Douglas, Keepers of the Penitentiary; Philip Norborne Nicholas, Attorney General; Daniel L. Hylton, Clerk of the Council; Samuel Coleman, Assistant Clerk of the Council of State; James Pleasants, Jr., Clerk of the House of Delegates; Theodosius Hansford, Clerk of the Senate; and Samuel Shepard, Auditor of Public Accounts.

John married CHRISTIAN Letitia on 29 Mar 1813 in Cedar Grove, New Kent County, Virginia. Letitia was born on 12 Nov 1790 in Cedar Grove, New Kent County, Virginia; died on 10 Sep 1842 in Washington, DC; was buried in Cedar Grove, New Kent County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married GARDINER Julia on 26 Jun 1844 in New York, NY. Julia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Priscilla married HOLMES Bennett on 17 Jul 1820 in Southampton County, VA. Bennett died in by 5/16/1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Priscilla married BARHAM Nicholas J. on 30 Jan 1828. Nicholas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Court: 1830, Richmond, VA (State Penitentiary); Horse Stealing

Notes:

Court:
Southampton County Judgements, 1830, A-W, B3 Nov. Pt.3. He stole a horse of G.G.G.Gravy and was sentenced to 7 yrs 6 months

Peter married FAISON Avess-Averilla on 4 Jun 1818 in Sussex County, VA. Avess-Averilla and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married BOOTH Henrietta on 24 Sep 1863 in Southampton County, VA. Henrietta (daughter of BOOTH Henry and BEALE Lucy) was born in 1831; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dianna married WHITE Wilkins on 10 Dec 1827. Wilkins and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She appears to have died without issue, as her estate account in 1845 mentions Henry P. Faison as the only heir (Sussex Will Book P, pg. 232)

Susan married FAISON Henry on 20 Dec 1824 in Sussex County, VA. Henry and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married HOLMES James on 8 Jan 1827. James was born in 1802; died on 1 Dec 1879. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married BRANCH Lewis N. on 21 Dec 1824. Lewis and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MERRITT Elijah D.. Elijah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married SOUTHALL John T. on 16 Nov 1818 in Southampton Co., VA.. John died in 1862 in Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married BRANCH Lewis N. on 2 Nov 1829 in Southampton Co., VA.. Lewis died in 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married BEVAN Thomas on 30 Dec 1841. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Marriage: 28 Jan 1864, Southampton Co., VA.; 3rd wife - Antonette Warren

Notes:

Chancery Records Index
Close Case Details
LocalityIndex NumberOriginal Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1833-017 Plaintiff(s) Defendant(s) PETER BOOTH HENRY BOOTH Surname(s) BOOTH ELLIS MORRIS RICKS Wills Plat? NO Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number 425 750 088

Other Events and Attributes:

• Illness: 1849, Southampton Co., VA.; Commitment by the State

Notes:

He was described as a lunatic, living in 1850. He had previously sued his brother Henry for attempting to get control of his property (Southampton Chancery 1833)

Chancery Records Index
Close Case Details
Locality Index NumberOriginal Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1833-017 Plaintiff(s) Defendant(s) PETER BOOTH HENRY BOOTH Surname(s) BOOTH ELLIS MORRIS RICKS Wills Plat? NO Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number 425 750 088

Chancery Records Index

LocalityIndex NumberOriginal Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1849-024 234 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) COMT OF PETER BOOTH GOODWYN GRIFFIN COMT PETER BOOTH BY ETC Surname(s) BOOTH GRIFFIN WillsPlat? NO
Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
443 768 427

Chancery Records Index

LocalityIndex Number Original Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1855-004 4 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) ADMR OF PETER BOOTH EDWARDS BUTTS ADMR ETC BENNETT S BRIGGS COMT ETC COMT OF MARTHA BRIGGS WIDOW ETC WIDOW OF WILLIAM BRIGGS SR ETC Surname(s) BOOTH BRIGGS BUTTS NICHOLSON Wills Plat? NO
Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
449 774 708


Chancery Records Index
Close Case Details
Locality Index Number Original Case Number
SOUTHAMPTON CO 1833-040
Plaintiff(s) Defendant(s)
PETER BOOTH
HENRY BOOTH

Surname(s)
BOOTH
MORRIS

Wills Plat?
NO
Format
LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
425 750 302

Illness:
Chancery Records Index

LocalityIndex NumberOriginal Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1849-024 234 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) COMT OF PETER BOOTH GOODWYN GRIFFIN COMT PETER BOOTH BY ETC Surname(s) BOOTH GRIFFIN WillsPlat? NO Format
LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
443 768 427

Martha married MORRIS Edwin H. on 7 Dec 1832. Edwin and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She and Martha apparently died in the same year (1845)

Tabitha married RAWLINGS Patrick Henry in Nov 1833 in Southampton Co., VA.. Patrick was born in 1809; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married BRANCH Dorothy on 30 Apr 1840. Dorothy and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1000

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1029

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Name: Beverly K. Booth
• Reference Number: 469
• Census: 1820, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Pg.136
• Census: 1840, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA; Pg. 174
• Census: 1850, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA; Pg.236, 19th District, Sumner Co., Tn.

Notes:

In the 1820 census records for Greene County, Georgia there is a Bevely Booth listed on page 228 and Robert Booth on page 226. They are both in Capt Grigorys District. Robert Booth is still in Greene Co., GA in the 1830 census but Beverly is not. Robyn (davidh9066@aol.com)

1820 BOOTH BEVERLY So Hampton County VA 136 Surry Federal Population Schedule VA 1820 Federal Census Index VA320124707 Pg 136, Surry, So Hampton Co, VA

1840 BOOTH BEVERLY Montgomery County AL 174 Not Township Listed Federal Population Schedule AL 1840 Federal Census Index ALS4a258767 Pg 174

1850 BOOTH BEVERLY Sumner County TN 236 19th District Federal Population Schedule TN 1850 Federal Census Index TNS5a159607 Pg 236, 19th Dist,

BEVERLY BOOTH CAHABA 12686 1834/08/05 ST STEPHENS 15N 13E 34 39.9750 view full record

Alt. Name:
Ancestors of J.D. Weeks

Census:
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/CompareTrees/tree.php?s=427883&siteID=427883&familyTreeID=3&rootIndividualID=1626&rootIndividualName=Sarah BOOTH (ANSLEY)&client_version=1&displayLang=DF&compareSiteID=387233&compareFamilyTreeID=1&compareRootIndividualID=14279

Census:
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/CompareTrees/tree.php?s=427883&siteID=427883&familyTreeID=3&rootIndividualID=1626&rootIndividualName=Sarah BOOTH (ANSLEY)&client_version=1&displayLang=DF&compareSiteID=387233&compareFamilyTreeID=1&compareRootIndividualID=14279

Census:
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/CompareTrees/tree.php?s=427883&siteID=427883&familyTreeID=3&rootIndividualID=1626&rootIndividualName=Sarah BOOTH (ANSLEY)&client_version=1&displayLang=DF&compareSiteID=387233&compareFamilyTreeID=1&compareRootIndividualID=14279

Beverly married ANSLEY Sarah on 29 Jul 1819 in Greene County, GA. Sarah (daughter of ANSLEY Samuel and WATTS Celia) was born in 1803 in Townsville, Vance, North Carolina, USA; died in 1838 in Benton, AL; was buried in Montgomery, Alabama (Osburn Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married PEAK Elizabeth on 4 Dec 1836 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1812; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 470

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 471

Hiram married CALDWERR Mary on 16 May 1839. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 476

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 477

Amanda married LANE Shepherd G. on 14 May 1833 in Troup County, GA.. Shepherd was born in 1811; died in 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 478

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 479

Other Events and Attributes:

• email: From Terri Jensen
• Reference Number: 472
• Residence: 1880, Upshur County, Texas, USA

Notes:

When Robert Louis Booth was born on July 7, 1811, in Surry County, Virginia, his father, Robert, was 38 and his mother, Rebecca, was 21. He had one sister. He died on June 7, 1882, in Diana, Texas, at the age of 70, and was buried there.

Came to Georgia with his parents in late 1811 or early 1812.

Moved from Georgia to Texas in 1854

email:
5. G,Grandfather's name: Robert L. Booth; born July 7, 1811 in Surry
County, VA; resided, LaGrange, Georgia and Old Diana, Texas; died, June 7,
1882, in Old Diana, Texas; buried, Walnut Hill Cemetery, Old Diana, Texas
occupation, farmer; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834; she was
born September 1, 1819 in Georgia, died September 8, 1870 in Old Diana,
Texas; buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery; children: James R.L. Booth, born
September 2, 1836 in LaGrange, Troup County, GEorgia, married Frances A.
Brown on April 12, 1866; Julius C.B. Booth, born May 10, 1838 in LaGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died on July 21, 1864; Sheppard Walter Booth, born
October 5, 1841 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia; died May 17, 1918, married
Horace Campbell on August 12, 1862; Sarah Amanda Booth, born November 20,
1846 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, married Thomas F. McKissack on
December 2, 1868; Willis Early Booth, born on January 27, 1851 in LeGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died September 6, 1915; married Woddie C. Woods on
November 6, 1886; Rebecca Frances Booth, born December 13, 1856, in Old
Diana, Upshur Co., Texas, married J.D. Frederick on December 18, 1872
Per Talmadge Booth papers

Buried:
Birth: Jul. 7, 1811
Surry County
Virginia, USA Death: Jun. 7, 1882
Diana
Upshur County
Texas, USA

Family links:
Parents:
Robert Booth (1773 - 1863)
Rebecca Sheffield Booth (1790 - 1865)

Spouse:
Susan Ann Jones Booth (1819 - 1870)

Children:
James Robert Louis Booth (1836 - 1913) *
Julius C B Booth (1838 - 1864) *
Sarah Acsah Booth McKissack (1848 - 1886) *
Willis Early Booth (1851 - 1915) *


Burial:
Walnut Creek Cemetery
Diana
Upshur County
Texas, USA

Robert married JONES Susan Ann on 25 Oct 1834 in Meriwether County, Ga. Susan (daughter of JONES Willis and FLORENCE Frances) was born on 1 Sep 1819 in Lincoln County, Ga; died on 18 Sep 1870; was buried in Old Diana, Upshur County, TX (Walnut Hill Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]