BARHAM John

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: Abt 1524
• Alt. Death: 1595

Notes:

John Barham (Nicholas¹⁷, Richard¹⁶, Thomas¹⁵, John¹⁴, Richard¹¹, Henry¹⁰, Henry⁹, Henry⁶, Gilbert Fitz-Urse⁵, Warine Fitz-Urse⁴, Richard², Richard¹) was born about 1500 and died in 1555 about age 55.

Alt. Birth:
This date may be wrong as he would be 13 when his first child was born.

Alt. Death:
believed to be wrong

John married BARHAM Thomasyn --LNU-- about 1532 in Wadhurst, East Sussex, England. Thomasyn was born in 1524; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARKWICKE Agnes. Agnes (daughter of MARKWICKE Gregory) was born in Wadhurst, East Sussex, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ISTED Alice. Alice (daughter of ISTED Richard and ISTED Joane --Unknown--) died after 1583. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: 1546, Boughton-Monchelsea, County Kent, England

Notes:

Thomas Barham (John¹⁹, Nicholas¹⁷, Richard¹⁶, Thomas¹⁵, John¹⁴, Richard¹¹, Henry¹⁰, Henry⁹, Henry⁶, Gilbert Fitz-Urse⁵, Warine Fitz-Urse⁴, Richard², Richard¹) was born about 1537 of East Hall, Boughton-Monchelsea, Co., Kent, England and died on Sep 26, 1595 in Kent, England about age 58

Thomas married FRANCKELYN Mildred after 1563 in Boughton-Monchelsea, County Kent, England. Mildred (daughter of FRANCKELYN Thomas) was born about 1540 in Boughton-Monchelsea, County Kent, England; died in 1597. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BETTES Elizabeth. Elizabeth (daughter of BETTES John) died on 29 Oct 1632. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married WILCOCKS Joane on 10 Apr 1601 in Canterbury, County Kent, England. Joane and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mildred married AYERSTE Thomas on 13 Jan 1591. Thomas was born in Maidstone, County Kent, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: 1572, East Hall, Boughton-Monchelsea, Co., Kent, England

Robert married SARE Susanna on 7 Jan 1594 in Canterbury, England. Susanna was born about 1576 in Provender In Norton, County Kent, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: 1598, Boughton-Monchelsea, County Kent, England

Notes:

IN 1653 THREE SONS OF ROBERT AND KATHERINE FILMER BARHAM CAME TO
VIRGINIA. ONE SETTLED IN SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, ANOTHER SETTLED IN
NEW KENT COUNTY NEAR BARHAMSVILLE, AND CHARLES SETTLED IN SURRY
COUNTY.

see for a complete history: http://www.barham-history.net/reports/d1.html

Robert married FILMER Katherine on 1 Aug 1620 in Canterbury, County Kent, England. Katherine (daughter of FILMER Sir Edward and ARGALL Elizabeth) was born in East Sutton, County Kent, England; died in 1662 in Parish Of St. Andrew, High Holborn, London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Aphra married BUTLER Peter on 20 May 1633 in St. Peter, Paul's Wharf, London, England. Peter and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: 1621, Boughton-Monchelsea, County Kent, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: Parish Of Boughton-Monchelsea, Co. Kent, England
• Burial: Southwark Parish, Surry Co., Virginia; Location of Burial
• Alt. Birth: 1626, East Hall, County Kent, England
• Land: 22 Feb 1663, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Land Purchase:
• Land: 25 Feb 1664, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Political Office: 1673, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; sworn as Sheriff
• Court: 27 Apr 1673, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States

Notes:

In 1661 he is mentioned in the records as a vestryman in Lawnes Creek Church,
which was the first church built(in 1628)on the south side of the James River.
In 1681, he moved his family to James City Co.,and at his death in 1683
owned 463 ac. known as "Martin's Hundred" which he left to his oldest son,
Charles Jr. who remained in James City Co.
REFERENCE- "HISTORICAL SOUTHERN FAMILIES" VOLUME VIII BY JOHN BENNETT BODDIE DISTRIBUTED
BY GENEALOGICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
BARHAM OF SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA - PAGES 145-154

"Captain Charles Barham of Surry descends from the ancient family of Barham in Kent,
whose pedigree begins with Warine de Barham, who in1210 held lands in Berham, near
Canterbury, by Knight service as one of the military tenants of the Archbishop of
Canterbury. (See article by R. G. Fitzgerald-Uniache, B. A. F. R. S. A. Sussex Arch.
Soc. LVI (1914) p.110). This family has also resided in Surry County, Virginia
continuously for more than 300 years. It's present representative is Mr. S. B. Barham,
now Clerk of the County Court.

Captain Barham first appears in the Surry records in 1654 as a witness to a bond of
Andrew Robinson to Dorothy Kew. (D. W. 1645-1715, p.43). He was a vestryman of Lawne's
Creek Parish first appearing on the list May 24, 1661. On February 2, 1663, Charles
Barham, gent., of Lawne's Creek Parish bought 300 acres on Hog Island, formerly owned
by John Medmore, willed to him by heirs in England. Captain Barham paid 63 guineas
sterling with bills of exchange drawn on his brother RICHARD BARHAM of London. Wits.:
Wm. Cockerham, Andrew Robinson, David Williams. (Id.-228). In 1666, Capt. Wm. Cockerham
and Mr. Charles Barham were granted 850 acres on the Blackwater for the transportation of
17 persons, among whom were John and Mary Cockerham. (C.P. 562) In 1668, Captain Barham
was appointed a Justice of the County Court and in 1672 he and Robert Caufield presented
the estate of Capt. Cockerham to the Court.

Captain George Watkins in his will made in 1673 refers to "Cousin Charles Barham, son of
my loving Uncle, Capt. Charles Barham"; and makes a bequest of 1000 lbs. of tobacco to
Captain Barham, whom he made co-executor with his wife, Elizabeth Watkins. The exact
relationship between the families has not been definitely determined. (48V. 278-279).
Captain Barham's wife was Elizabeth.........last name unknown. His two daughters, Elizabeth
and Priscilla Barham are given bequests in the will of Wm. Ridley of Isle of Wight, dated
May 1, 1671 and probated Oct. 16, 1671. (W. D. &W. no. 2- pg.98). Capt. Barham was
appointed Sheriff in 1673, and in 1677, after Bacon's Rebellion, was confirmed as a Justice
by Governor Berkeley. He probably served on the County Court until his death.

In 1680 Captain Barham deeded Joseph Rogers, for 8000 lbs. tobacco, 830 acres heretofor
patented by him and Captain Wm. Cockerham in 1666. John Barnes, a prominent Quaker, in his
will dated Mar. 2, 1690, stated: "What is due me from my kinsman, Robert Barham, son of
Capt. Charles Barham, late of Merchant's Hundred, decd., be paid to my wife Jane."
Capt. Barham evidently moved to Merchant's Hundred shortly before his death. His will
probably perished in the destruction of the James City records".

rdrdbrdrw10 rdrdbrdrw10 ntblThe following are all known official references to Captain Charles Barham and his descendants in the Tidewater and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Compiled by William. H. Barham & Revised by Daniel Barham, Jr.1653,December 1 - Charles BARHAM, Thos. Culmer, Sack Brewster witness to bond of And. Robinson and Dorothy Kew to Alex. Mabrick.
*Surry Book 1, p. 42
1661, May 24 - Vestry of Lawnes Creek Parish. Mr Arthur Allen, Lt. Col. Wm. Caulfield, Mr. Randall Holt, Mr. Austin Hunnicutt, Mr. Charles BARHAM, Mr. Edward Pettway, Mr. Andrew Robinson, Mr. Richard Drew, Mr. Jno. Clay.
*Surry Book 1, p. 168
1663/4, February 22 - Know all men by these presence that I, Thomas Smith, yeoman, of the Prish of Dorson in the County of Hereford in the Realme of England, Attorney of Richard James, yeoman and Margery, his wife of the Prish of Cossopin (?) In the ffore sd County and Richard Watkins, yeoman and Jane, his wife of the Prish of Dorson in the ffore sd County and John Meredith of the Prish in Whitton in the County of Radnor and Mary his wife, have given, granted, bargained, sould, assigned, consigned, inffeoft, alinated and sett over to Mr CHARLES BARHAM, Gent. Of the Prish of Lawnes Creek in the County of Surry in Virginia, one tract of devidend of land which were fformerly John Medmores of the ffore sd Prish of Lawnes Creek, deceased. Containing three hundred acres or there abouts given by will by the ffore sd Medmore unto the ffore sd Margery, Jane and Mary the naturall and surviving sisters of the ffore sd Medmore lying and being in Hog Island Maine and bounded as by the patten assigned by vertue of this deed will appear with all the houses, orchards or edifices thereon or there unto belonging that do properly belong the ffore sd sisters. And by these presents do give, grant, bargain, erly, sell, assign, consign, alinate, inffeoffe and sett over unto the ffore sd Mr. CHARLES BARHAM, his heirs, Excers; Asmers; or assigns ffor ever. And further I the ffore sd Tho: Smith doe by these presents bind my selfe, my heirs, Exces; Admres; and assigns that the sd Mr. BARHAM his heirs, Excex; Admes and assigns shall peacably and quitly posses and injoy have hould and occupy all the ffore sd tract of land with the appurtines andd stocke there to belonging or thereon, withoute the lett trouble mollestation or evicktion of him the sd Tho: or the fforenamed sisters or any other by his or theirs prcuremt. Always provided that the sd Mr. BARHAM shall prforme unto the tennent now upon the sd land his lease ffor itts ffull tearme to come. And ffurthermore I the ffore sd Tho: Smith upon the receipt of sixty three pds sterling ffor ech money and the sd BARHAM hath past bills of Exchange upon his brother Mr. RICH: BARHAM of London I therefore doe bind myselfe, execs, admres and assigns a ffull confirmation of this deed under the hands and seales of the ffore named sisters or the survivors of them and theire husbands. And alsoe that they shall impower an Attorney to acknowledge the same ffor them in Surry County Court the next return of shiping to Virginia. In Wittnes Whereof I the ffore sd Thomas Smith doe obleig my selfe to acknowledge in the next Courte held in Course ffor the County of Surry and ffor the prformance hereof I have here unto sett my hand and seale the twenty second day of ffefry; And the sixteenth yeare of the Reigne of our Sov Lord the King and in the yeare of our Lord 1663.
Subsigned, Sealed and Delivered Signett of Seale
Will Cockerham Thomas Smith Red wax
Signett of (Mark)
Andrew Robinson
David Williams
*Surry Book 1, p. 228
1663/4, February 25 - I, Thomas Smith, Atty, for the surviving sisters of John Medmore late of the Prish of Lawnes Creek in Surry County, Va. Have given Mr. CHARLES BARHAM possession of the house and land, 300 acres, given his sisters after the decease of his children, by his will doth appear.
Witnesses: Wm. Cockerham, Thos. Clary
*Surry Wills and Deeds Book 1, p. 229
1664, May 10 - CHARLES BARHAM on jury
*Surry W&D Book 1, p. 234
1664, August 8 - Power of attorney from Richard James, wife Mergery, Richard Watkins, wife Jane, John Meredith, wife Mary, to Thos. Smith to confirm sale of land unto Mr. CHARLES BARHAM.
*Surry Book 1, p. 254
1665, June 26 - Wm. Hare deeds Geo. Watkins and Edward Browne cattle at Mr. CHARLES BARHAM'S.
*Surry Book 1, p. 262
1665, November 1 - Indenture John Corker, Wm. Cockerham to Wm. Marriott a tract of land known as Wareneck.
Witnesses: CHARLES BARHAM, Randall Holt, Geo. Watkins, Wm. Corker.
*Surry Book 1, p. 274
1665/6, March 17 - Indenture of sale. Andrew Robinson, wife Anne, to Capt. Wm. Cockerham and CHARLES BARHAM, Gent. 350 acres patented by Andrew Robinson and Peleg Dunston July 20, 1663.
*Surry Book 1, p. 268
1666 - Capt, Wm. Cockerham and Mr. CHARLES BARHAM patent 850 acres Surry County SW of the 3rd swamp of the Blackwater. Transportation of 18 persons.
*VA. Land Patent Book 6, p. 650
1666, May14 - Indenture CHARLES BARHAM to Joseph Rogers. 850 acres all that dividend of land granted Wm. Cockerham, dec'd, with the said BARHAM.
Witnesses: Will Brown, Arthur Allen.
*Surry Book 1, p. 270
Note: Capt. William Cockerham and Mr. CHARLES (1) BARHAM, patented jointly, 850 acres of land in Surry County, Virginia. This raises the question as to why the land was purchased by the two of them. Capt. William Cockerham married Anne Spencer, the daughter of William Spencer and in 1656 he obtained a grant of 1250 acres in Surry County, 1100 acres of the said tract were due to the said Cockerham as marrying the daughter of Mr. Spencer, to whom it was originally granted.
*Adventures of Purse and Person, by Jester
William Cockerham may have been married prior to his marriage to Anne Spencer, but this has not been proven. He was the father of a daughter, who was married prior to 1669 to Charles Amry.
*Surry Co. Guardian Accounts, 1672-1750,p. 1 .
He was also the father of two sons, William, Jr. (1659-1707) and Thomas (1665-1717)
*Adventures of Purse and Person, by Jester
It seems possible that Anne Spencer Cockerham died at the birth of this younger son.
*No Proof
Charles (1) BARHAM inherited land in England from his elder brother, Edward BARHAM, whose will was dated October 31, 1657 and was proved October 27, 1661. It is also noted that Katherine (Filmer) BARHAM was named as the Executrix of her sons will. It is here noted that just a year after that will was offered for probate, she made her will, dated November 1, 1662 and was proved December 19, 1662. She was living in the Parish of St. Andrew, High Holborn, London. Her younger son, Richard, who lived in London was named the Executor of her estate. The will was proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London. Though it is known that she died testate, the Will has not been located. The foregoing data on the Barham family has been documented..
Bearing in mind the above notes on Capt. William COCKERHAM and Mr. CHARLES (1) BARHAM, it is here suggested that after the death of Charles (1) Barham's mother, that his sister, SUSAN (named in the Will of her brother, Edward) came to Virginia. She evidently paid her way or her brother, Charles (1) did so, as she was not given as a headright in any land transactions found in Virginia. She, it appears, by May 1666, had become the wife of Capt. Cockerham, whose wife Anne, had died abt. 1665. (No Proof). It has also been observed that the first mention of the wife of Charles (1) BARHAM was made in Surry records on February 2, 1666/67.(old and new calendars)
*Surry Co., Va. Book 1, p. 340
Note: Though the following item has not been proven, it looks as if Capt. Cockerham purchased the 850 acres of land jointly with Mr. BARHAM in right of Capt. Cockerham's wife, Susan (BARHAM) Cockerham. (???)
On the first of November, 1665, an indenture between John Corker, Gent., and Capt. William Cockerham stated that the latter was living in James City County.
*Surry Records, Book 1, p. 274
In ca 1669 (exact date not noted) Charles AMRY was made Guardian of the young sons of Capt. William Cockerham.
*Surry Co., Va. Book 1
Then on the 29th., 9br., 1672, the estate of Capt. Cockerham was presented by Charles (1) BARHAM and Robert Caulfield. "The Bill" being divided into three parts, there remains due the orphans - 13400. (Presumably tobacco or money)
*Surry Co. Book 2, p. 20
In 1680, Captain CHARLES (1) BARHAM sold to Joseph Rogers the 850 acres of land, which had been patented jointly by Capt. Cockerham and Mr. Charles (1) BARHAM in May 1666.
*Cavaliers and Pioneers by Nugent, Vol. 2, p. 562
In 1683, the patent was recorded, which stated that the land was the same as mentioned above and it was solely possessed by CAPTAIN BARHAM by survivorship.
*Cavaliers and Pioneers by Nugent, Vol. 2, p. 256
Note: Knowing that Capt. Cockerham did have two living sons, the question arose as to why Captain CHARLES (1) BARHAM was the sole owner of the land. The logical answer to this question is that the part of the land bought by Capt. Cockerham was in the right of his wife, who was possibly deceased prior to her brother, Captain CHARLES (1) BARHAM. It is well to remember that Capt. Cockerham had much land, which he had as marrying his first wife, and that land would have been heired by the sons.
1666/7, February 2 - This indenture made the 2 day of Feb. 1666. These present witnesseth that I, Dorothy Thorne, is to serve Chas. BARHAM and his wife til next Christmas some six years and the said BARHAM and his wife is to find her sufficient lodging and vittuals and not put her into the ground and the mortar, but to teach her to read and sew and to give her a cotton suite and a preneston (?) Suite and other things belonging to them and a heifer of two years old att the expiration of her time and ten barrells of Indian Corn as witness our hands this 2 day of Feb. 1666.
The mark of Dorothy Thorne O
The mark of Elizabeth BARHAM E
Teste the mark of Margret Cornish
Teste the mark of Christo. Smith
Teste the mark of Joane Goard
*Surry Book 1, p. 342
1667/8, January 2 - Indenture Wm. Butler, son of Wm. Butler, Deceased. To Richard Jarrett.
Witnesses: Wm. Marriott, Wm. Cockerham, Charles BARHAM
*Surry Book 1, p. 296
1667/8, January 4 - Wm. Porter (Portis?), wife Elizabeth of Isle of Wight County, acknowledge that 206 acres of land, ½ a patent of 432 acres dated August 23, 1667 belong to Phillip Hunniford. Land is located on 3rd swamp of the Blackwater and adjoins Mr. BARHAM'S land.
*Surry Book 1, p. 294
1668, June 10 - Tithe List
Mr. Charles BARHAM - 04 (Mr. Cockerham's list)
*Surry Book 1, p. 315
1668 - Charles BARHAM gives discharge to John Hey (from service?)
Witnesses: Henry Basse, Thos. Seate
*Surry Book 1, p. 405
1668, December 20 - Mr. Charles BARHAM appointed a Justice for Surry County.
* Surry Book 1, p. 338
1669, June 10 - Tithe List
Charles BARHAM - 04 (Tho. Warren's list)
*Surry Book 1, p. 347
1669, November 29 - Charles BARHAM on jury.
*Surry Book 1, p. 351
1670, June 10 - Tithe List
Mr. Charles BARHAM - 05 (Robt. Caulfield's List)
*Surry Book 1, p. 373
1671, September 27 - At the house of Capt. Geo. Watkins, Capt. Lawrence Baker, Mr. Charles BARHAM, Mr. Robt. Spenser being a Cort Affiliated did examine Jane alisa Jannet Davis, Servt. Unto sd Watkins supposed to be with child. One month before Christmas last one Joh: Clarke who lives at Mr. Newsum's came to her in killing or quartering house of Mr. Watkin's two or three howers at night and lye with her and enjoyed her by carnal knowing her body at least fower times since lain with her and said Joh: Clarke id father of ye child.

Name:      Charles Barham
Date:      1 May 1671
Location:      Isle of Wight
Notes:      This probate record was extracted from microfilmed copies of the original Will Book.
Remarks:      William Ridley. Leg.-daughter-in-law Jane Tuke, wife of William Tuke of Surry County; her mother's possessions to her four children; to Mary the daughter of Edmond Prime; to Edmond Prime's five children; to Mary the daughter of John Crew; to John th
Description:      Executor
Book:      2-98
Prove Date:      19 Oct 1671
see for a complete history: http://www.barham-history.net/reports/d1.html

Burial:
Capt. Charles Barham

37° 7.995' N, 76° 53.202' W

37.13325 -76.8867

Southwark Parish was established in 1647. To the northeast stood the second Southwark church built by 1673 and abandoned shortly after the American Revolution. To the east, near Bacon's Castle, Southwark Parish vestry completed the Lower Southwark Church in 1754

Land:
*Surry Book 1, p. 168
1663/4, February 22 - Know all men by these presence that I, Thomas Smith, yeoman, of the Prish of Dorson in the County of Hereford in the Realme of England, Attorney of Richard James, yeoman and Margery, his wife of the Prish of Cossopin (?) In the ffore sd County and Richard Watkins, yeoman and Jane, his wife of the Prish of Dorson in the ffore sd County and John Meredith of the Prish in Whitton in the County of Radnor and Mary his wife, have given, granted, bargained, sould, assigned, consigned, inffeoft, alinated and sett over to Mr CHARLES BARHAM, Gent. Of the Prish of Lawnes Creek in the County of Surry in Virginia, one tract of devidend of land which were fformerly John Medmores of the ffore sd Prish of Lawnes Creek, deceased. Containing three hundred acres or there abouts given by will by the ffore sd Medmore unto the ffore sd Margery, Jane and Mary the naturall and surviving sisters of the ffore sd Medmore lying and being in Hog Island Maine and bounded as by the patten assigned by vertue of this deed will appear with all the houses, orchards or edifices thereon or there unto belonging that do properly belong the ffore sd sisters. And by these presents do give, grant, bargain, erly, sell, assign, consign, alinate, inffeoffe and sett over unto the ffore sd Mr. CHARLES BARHAM, his heirs, Excers; Asmers; or assigns ffor ever. And further I the ffore sd Tho: Smith doe by these presents bind my selfe, my heirs, Exces; Admres; and assigns that the sd Mr. BARHAM his heirs, Excex; Admes and assigns shall peacably and quitly posses and injoy have hould and occupy all the ffore sd tract of land with the appurtines andd stocke there to belonging or thereon, withoute the lett trouble mollestation or evicktion of him the sd Tho: or the fforenamed sisters or any other by his or theirs prcuremt. Always provided that the sd Mr. BARHAM shall prforme unto the tennent now upon the sd land his lease ffor itts ffull tearme to come. And ffurthermore I the ffore sd Tho: Smith upon the receipt of sixty three pds sterling ffor ech money and the sd BARHAM hath past bills of Exchange upon his brother Mr. RICH: BARHAM of London I therefore doe bind myselfe, execs, admres and assigns a ffull confirmation of this deed under the hands and seales of the ffore named sisters or the survivors of them and theire husbands. And alsoe that they shall impower an Attorney to acknowledge the same ffor them in Surry County Court the next return of shiping to Virginia. In Wittnes Whereof I the ffore sd Thomas Smith doe obleig my selfe to acknowledge in the next Courte held in Course ffor the County of Surry and ffor the prformance hereof I have here unto sett my hand and seale the twenty second day of ffefry; And the sixteenth yeare of the Reigne of our Sov Lord the King and in the yeare of our Lord 1663.
Subsigned, Sealed and Delivered Signett of Seale
Will Cockerham Thomas Smith Red wax
Signett of (Mark)
Andrew Robinson
David Williams

Land:
*Surry Book 1, p. 228
1663/4, February 25 - I, Thomas Smith, Atty, for the surviving sisters of John Medmore late of the Prish of Lawnes Creek in Surry County, Va. Have given Mr. CHARLES BARHAM possession of the house and land, 300 acres, given his sisters after the decease of his children, by his will doth appear.
Witnesses: Wm. Cockerham, Thos. Clary

Political Office:
1673, - Capt. Charles BARHAM sworn as Sheriff

Court:
*Surry Book 2. P. 20
1673, April 27 - Inquisition before CAPTAIN CHARLES BARHAM, High Sheriff, to determine value of land formerly in possession of Rich. Blunt.

Susan married Capt. COCKERMAN William about May 1666. William died before 13 May 1669. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following is taken from the September 9, 1962 edition of The Daily Press under the headline
HISTORICAL RARIETIES:
" The song, "A String of Pearls," of this era could have been written for Dame Elizabeth Filmer
(Elizabeth Argoll) of East Sutton, County Kent, England in 1639. Legacy was Barham Family that
eventually came to Virginia.
" When Dame Elizabeth Filmer, widow or Sir Edward Filmer, Knight, wrote her will in the above
named county of England, she included much jewelry and in particular "four ropes of pearls
containing 600 in number." She was a kinswoman of the family of Samuel Argall, who came to
Virginia at an early date and was acting Governor for a while.
Since the will contained so much value and of interest to the descendants of the Barham family
of Virginia; those in Surry County and James City County, Virginia; the full contents will be
given herein;
"1638-9, March 16. Will of Dame Elizabeth Filmer, Widow, late the wife of Sir Edward Filmer,
Knight, of East Sutton, County Kent, England.
Body to Church of East Sutton beside the body of my late husband. To poor of East Sutton 5
pounds.
To Dame Anne Filmer, wife of my son Sir Robert Filmer, my jewel with diamonds and pearls.
To Elizabeth Filmer their daughter and Sarah Filmer my daughter, my FOUR ROPES OF PEARLS
CONTAINING 600 IN NUMBER to be equally divided between them.
To Sir Edward Filmer, eldest son of my son Sir Robert, a Portuguese piece of gold and a
piece of gold King Henry VII coinage, both of which were his great-grandfather's.
To the two youngest sons of my son Sir Robert, viz: Robert and Samuel 40 shillings a piece.
To Anne the youngest daughter of Sir Robert 40 shillings.
To my daughter Mary Knotchbull 40 shillings.
To my daughter Katherine Barham 10 pounds. To her eldest daughter Elizabeth Barham 300
pounds when 21 or married. If she die before, then said 300 pounds to Elizabeth and Ann Filmer,
daughters of my son Reginold Filmer.
To Susan and Ann Barham, two younger daughters of my said daughter Katherine, 400 shillings a
piece.
To daughter Elizabeth Faulconer 10 pounds. To daughter Sarah Filmer 10 pounds.
To son-in-law Robert Barham my biggest ring. To his son Thomas 10 pounds at 24 (years of age),
and to each of his other sons Edward, Robert, CHARLES, RICHARD, and John 40 shillings. To his
daughters 40 shillings each.
To daughter-in-law Jane, wife of my son Reginold, 10 pounds. To her daughters Elizabeth and
Ann Filmer, 40 shillings each.
To son Sir Robert Filmer, my silver warming pans.
To my son John 10 pounds. To son Henry 10 pounds. To son Reginold my lease of three tenements
in Knightrider Street, London.
To son-in law William Faulconer, Draper, 40 shillings.
To my brother John Argoll, Esq. (Copy unclear).
To my sister Dame Jane Feetwood, 4 pieces if Queen Elizabeths (copy unclear)coyne ( coin).
To sister Dame Sarah (Jenkinson?) like piece of gold of Queen Elizabeth's coyne.
To ( Elizabeth?) Pierson, widow, 40 shillings. To each of ( man-servants? copy unclear)
10 shillings. To Elizabeth
(copy unclear), my apprentice 40 shillings. To my every other maidservant, 10 shillings.
Residue of estate to my son Edward Filmer, sole Executor. Published August 2, 1638. Wa:
Retovick, Scrivener.
Dame Elizabeth Filmer, willeth that her three housed (must mean three apartment of houses--
Editor) in Knightrider Street (now that her son Reginold Filmer is deceased) shall be
disposed of as follows: 30 pounds of the first year's rent to Jane, late wife of said
Reginold and after the decease of testatrix to the use of her executor the paying yearly
to Elizabeth Faulkner, daughter of Dame Elizabeth Filmer and wife of William Faulkner 10
pounds.
Whereas Dame Elizabeth Filmer had bequeathed to Elizabeth, daughter of ROBERT BARHAM, gentleman,
a competent porcion her will is that 50 pounds of the said legacy in case said Elizabeth depart
this before attaining 18 years shall be divided equally between the two daughters of said
Reginold
and lastly, Dame Elizabeth Filmer willeth to Susan Barham 50 pounds apiece (sic) memorandum
the legacy 50 pounds apiece to Susan and Anne Barham were entermyned before the signing
hereof. Dated March 23, 1635-6
(Reference for the above: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. XXI,
Pages 153-154). This feature will carry the lineage covering the Barham family of Surry County,
Virginia and adjoining counties, as well as, those who moved to the southern states, if we
have enough requests for this extensive data.-- Editor, Daily Press

The following is taken from the September 16, 1962 edition of The Daily Press under the headline

HISTORICAL RARIETIES:
Some affluent families came to the Virginia colony and among them was that of the name Barham of
Surry County. Since we had the will of Dame Filmer, grandmother of the Captain Charles Barham
of Virginia, and she was the lady with the 600 pearls left in her will, it was thought that we
would include the will of the husband of the Dame Filmer (Elizabeth Argoll).
"Dated 5 December 1629 - Will of Sir Edward Filmer of East Sutton, County Kent, England.
Sir Edward Filmer, Knight (aged 63 years, January last) ;
To daughter, Elizabeth, wife of William Faulkner, citizen and Draper of London 500 pounds.
If her husband survives her then to her children 300 pounds equally divided. If she die
without issue then to her husband 20 pounds;
To my three sons Edward, John, and Henry Filmer, 10 pounds each. Son Reginold forgiven all
debts (500 pounds) and 50 pounds cash. Son Henry, he commences MA in University of Cambridge
40 pounds and further 100 pounds.
Daughters Mary Knathbull and Catherine Barham, 20 pounds each.
To Edweard Knatchbull my Godson 5 pounds. To his sister Mary 20 pounds. To his brother
John 2 pounds;
To Edward Barham my Godson 5 pounds; To Elizabeth Barham my wife's Goddaughter 5 pounds.
To other grandchildren, Robert, Thomas, Charles and Richard Barham 40 schillings each;
To Dame Ann wife of my son, Sir Robert Filmer 20 pounds for a ring;
To daughter Sarah 1000 pounds further 500 pounds annuity of 10 pounds to my brother Henry;
To Dorothy, daughter of my brother Anthony Filmer 10 pounds;
To Dame Elizabeth, my wife, 120 pounds. All her chains and jewels and all my household
stuff in College house in Maidstone, a third part of linen and silver. My lease of Rectory in
East Sutton toward payment of my debts. The other two parts of linen, silver, etc., to my son
Sir Robert Filmer. My wife shall have the leases of certain houses in Knightrider Street
lately given me by my brother, Robert Filmer, Esq.;
Dame Elizabeth and Sir Robert, my son, Executors
Dated October 20, 1629; probated December 5, 1629.

(Reference for the above will of Sir Edward Filmer, Knight, grandfather of Captain
Charles Barham of Surry, Virginia: "Virginia Magazine of History and Biography," Vol. 24,
pages 158-159. It might be of interest to some of our readers that Henry Filmer of Henrico
County, Virginia, an early settler, was son or grandson of the above Sir Edward Filmer. It
was through this lineage that many persons have established their lineage back to the Magna
Charta and to the Crusaders).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: 1669, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States

Priscilla married HART Robert in 1699. Robert (son of HART Thomas and SHEPPARD Anne) was born about 1666; died in 1720 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Historical Southern Families, Vol. VIII by John Bennett Boddie: "Charles
inherited land in James City as proven by a petition of his son Charles in
1734,of which Dr. B.C.Holtzclaw secured a copy from the Public Records Office
in London. This shows that there were four children as given herein, but that
"Perilee" as given in Dr. Holtzclaw's article in the last line of page 279,
48 Virginia Magazine should be "Priscilla."

Other Events and Attributes:

• Court: 3 Jul 1695, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Court: 4 Jan 1697, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States

Notes:

PER BARHAM RECORDS, ROBERT LIVED WITH HIS SISTERS, PRISCILLA
AND ELIZABETH IN SURRY CO. AFTER THEIR FATHER'S DEATH IN 1683.

Court:
1695, July 3 - Robert BARHAM, orphan of Capt, Charles BARHAM, being now in Court and having noe settled place to live is being gone from Mr. Thomas Binns, with whom he lately dwelt, and the said Binns refusing to take him again, at his request he is placed with Robert HART, who in Court promiseth to give him two months schooling each year and shall continue with him, and otherwise provide for his education, maintenance, etc.

Court:
*Surry W&D Book 1694/1709, p. 108
1697/8, January 4 - Robert BARHAM petitions the Court saying he is very near of full age and desires the benefit of his labour. Robert Hart with whom Barham was placed, present and consenting.

Robert married CLARK Elizabeth in 1700. Elizabeth (daughter of CLARK John and FLAKE Mary) was born in 1680 in Lawnes Creek, Surry Co. VA; died in 1760 in Northampton County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BINNS Thomas, Jr.. Thomas (son of BINNS Thomas, Sr. and BINNS Martha --LNU--) was born about 1658; died in 1699. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

His will, dated 3/27/1770 and probated 7/17/1770, mentions only his son
William and granddaughter Elizabeth Barham. The granddaughter, Elizabeth,
was probably a daughter of Thomas Barham,d. 1764, and his wife Lucy Holt,
daughter of Benjamin Holt of Surry Co. whose will in 1770 mentions his
daughters Lucy Barham and Ann Bell, and sons Joseph, Michael, and Phillip
Holt.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: 1706, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Alt. Birth: 1706, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Alt. Death: 9 Jun 1791, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States

Notes:

REFERENCE: PAGES 147-148 - HISTORICAL SOUTHERN FAMILIES, VOLUME VIII BY JOHN BENNETT
BODDIE DISTRIBUTED BY: GENEALOGICAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.

Charles Barham, fifth son of Robert Barham and his wife, Elizabeth, daughter of John and
Mary Clark of Lawnes Creek Parish, Surry Co., Va.. Charles was born in Surry Co. prior to
1711. He first appears in the Surry records May 19, 1727 (D. & W. 1715-30, p. 750),
which indicated about 1706 as the probable date of his birth. In 1733 he petitioned
the House of Burgesses to enable him to sell certain entailed lands and settle others
more convenient (Journal of the House of Burgesses, 1727-40, pp. 138, 139, etc.)
In 1738 he was deeded land by Thomas Holt, Jr. in Isle of Wight Co.
(Isle of Wight D. B. 5, p. 249) and lived in Isle of Wight for a number of years,
receiving also numerous land-grants in that county, most of which fell into Southampton
on the organization of that county. He died in Southampton Co. in 1791 at an advanced age.
His will, dated September 17, 1783 and probated June 9, 1791 (W.B. 4, p.432) leaves his
property to his son Robert Barham and granddaughter Milly Barham; daughter Lucy Deloach;
Dewry Parker, husband of his daughter Elizabeth; grandsons Joel and Barham Newsom and
daughter Mary Harris; son James; and makes his grandson Joel Barham his executor.
Charles Barham married the first time, probably Sarah Judkins, daughter of John Judkins
of Surry (Dr. Holtzclaw V.M. 48, p. 359. His second wife was Ann Arrington, widow, of
Southampton.

*Surry W&D Book 1715/30, p. 708
1727/8, February 1 - "At a General Assembly of the House of Burgesses held at the capital in the city of Williamsburg, February 1, 1727 and continued to June 14, 1732, an act to enable Charles (3) BARHAM to sell certain entailed lands and to purchase other lands."
Whereas Charles (1) BARHAM, late of Martins's Hundred, James City County, Virginia, deceased was in his lifetime seised in fee simple of 463 acres in Martin's Hundred and by his last Will and Testament dated 5 July 1682, devised the same to his son, Charles (2) BARHAM and for want of heirs to his two daughters, ELIZABETH and PRISCILLA and if all of theses should die, to his son, Robert (2) BARHAM. After his death, Charles (2) BARHAM entered and was thereof seised and sold the same and died leaving issue, Charles (3) BARHAM, his eldest son and heir. After his death, Charles (3) BARHAM, the grandson, recovered the said land and is now seised thereof and WHEREAS the said land is all cleared and for want of wood and timber is of little value to the said Charles (3) BARHAM, after the said Charles (3) BARHAM had the opportunity to purchase land in Martin's Hundred containing 250 acres, the greatest part of which is woodland, WHEREAS GRAVES PACKE, Mariner, lately died seised, which he purchased in his lifetime of one John Holden, and to enable him to make purchase hath applied to this General Assembly for an ACT to be pressed to impower him to sell part of the said entailed lands."
*Public Records Office, London, Documents C-O-5 1389fs 54 & 55
Charles (3) BARHAM'S petition to sell entailed land. (Continued)
1732, June 7 - Charles (3) BARHAM'S petition to the House of Burgesses was presented this day. That leave may be granted to enable him to sell a parcel of entailed land therein mentioned and to purchase other land therein also mentioned of more value and convenience to the petitioner, to be settled to the same uses.. Ordered, that leave be given to bring in a Bill, according to the Prayer of the said Petitioner, and that Mr. William HARWOOD, Mr. EATON, Mr. POWER and Mr. ROSCOE do prepare and bring in the same.
*Journal of the House of Burgesses, 1727 - 1734, p. 138
1732, June 8 - Mr. William HARWOOD presented to the House (according to order) a Bill to enable Mr. Charles (3) BARHAM to sell certain entailed lands therein mentioned and to purchase other lands therein mentioned to be settled in lieu thereof, to the same uses and the said Bill was favorably received and read the first time.
*Journal of the House of Burgesses, 1727 - 1734, p. 139 - 140
1732, June 9 - A Bill to enable Charles (3) BARHAM to sell certain entailed lands therein mentioned and to purchase other lands therein also mentioned, to be settled in lieu thereof to the same uses, was read for the second time.
*Journal of the House of Burgesses, 1727 - 1734, p. 143
1732, June 13 - A Bill entitled, An Act to enable Charles (3) BARHAM to sell certain entailed lands therein mentioned and to purchase other lands therein also mentioned in lieu thereof to the same uses was read a third time. RESOLVED that the Bill do pass.
*Journal of the House of Burgesses, 1727 - 1734, p. 145
1732, June 14 - As yesterday, a message from the Burgesses by Mr. LEE and others that the House had passed the following Bill. An ACT to enable Charles (3) BARHAM to sell certain entailed lands therein mentioned and to purchase other lands therein also mentioned in lieu thereof to the same uses.

Family/Spouse: JUDKINS Sarah. Sarah was born in 1708; died in 1760. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ARRINGTON Ann. Ann and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married EDWARDS Elizabeth in 1747. Elizabeth (daughter of EDWARDS Thomas and NEWSOME Elizabeth) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Death: 16 Sep 1784, Sussex County, VA

Family/Spouse: NEWSUM Sarah. Sarah (daughter of NEWSUM Thomas and CRAWFORD Elizabeth) was born in 1725 in Isle of Wight County, VA; died after 1784 in Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married JUDKINS Benjamin before 1770. Benjamin was born about 1745; died before 22 May 1771 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married LANE Sally in Jun 1765. Sally was born about 1748 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died in 1826 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married JUDKINS Faith in 1764. Faith (daughter of JUDKINS John) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JUDKINS Mrs. --FNU--. Mrs. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LANE Thomas, Jr.. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ADAMS James. James and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Burwell married PYLAND Silviah on 11 Aug 1790. Silviah (daughter of PYLAND Thomas) died before 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willis married SAVEDGE Martha on 11 Sep 1811. Martha and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

WAS DESCRIBED AS "COL." THOMAS BARHAM IN COPY OF BARHAMS RECORDS
DORIS JEAN GOODRICH JOHNSON RECEIVED IN 1968 FROM ALEASE BARHAM,
WIFE OF KENNETH BARHAM

Thomas married BELL Rebekah P. on 18 Dec 1835. Rebekah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married WARREN Martha T. on 20 Jan 1846. Martha was born in 1808; died in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married GWALTNEY Emile Jones on 6 Nov 1830. Emile (daughter of GWALTNEY Thomas P. and WARREN Elizabeth) was born on 5 Dec 1811; died on 8 Jan 1881. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married COCKE Mary Anne on 4 Apr 1835. Mary was born on 7 Aug 1835; died on 16 Feb 1916. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married JONES William B. on 30 Dec 1844. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAVIS Hannah A.. Hannah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Quote from postcard to Doris Holt Barnes from Iris Vane Mitchell(Cousin Iris),
"What I heard years ago where Grandfather Barham was buried. The farm of Ackie
Gwaltney, near Delk's Crossroads. Across the road from the home in a field
was a burying ground in that day.Long grown up."Postcard dated March 5, 1971.
His mother was Emile Jones Gwaltney which may explain he was buried on
Gwaltney property.

George married COFER Nancy Jones on 3 Feb 1859. Nancy was born on 6 Nov 1838 in Surry County, VA (Blackwater Dist.); died on 2 Nov 1906; was buried in Elberon, VA (Moore's Swamp Bapt. Church Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 May 1910, Moorings Methodist Episcopal Church

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: "Aunt Tidy"

Family/Spouse: MITCHELL Phillip W.. Phillip and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: "Little Uncle Joe"

Notes:

Never Married.

Virginia married ELEY Moses T. on 22 Jan 1881. Moses was born on 2 Aug 1859; died on 16 Dec 1886; was buried in Elberon, VA (Moore's Swamp Bapt. Church Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MITCHELL Thomas. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cora married JAMES Robert Ryland on 4 Jan 1883. Robert and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married MATTHEWS Melanie B. on 3 Feb 1891. Melanie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

There is a James R. Barham, Second Lieut. listed in the "1891 Muster Roll of Troop "B" First Regiment Cavalry (Surry Co.) Virginia Volunteers."

James married GUY Carrie Bell on 29 Jan 1896. Carrie was born on 20 Jun 1874; died on 20 Mar 1915; was buried in Surry County, VA (Bacon's Castle, Old Brick Church Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 689

Rebecca married PECK George Wesley Everett on 20 Mar 1888. George (son of PECK James Frank, Sr. and SCARBOROUGH Marsha A.) was born on 14 Dec 1862 in Nansemond County, Virginia; died on 3 Jun 1937; was buried in Isle of Wight County, VA (Mill Swamp Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Compton married OMAN Sarah on 8 Feb 1900. Sarah was born on 20 May 1878; died on 4 Aug 1957; was buried in Elberon, VA (Moore's Swamp Bapt. Church Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married JONES Jospeh Brock on 13 Dec 1893. Jospeh was born on 19 Sep 1865; died on 20 Oct 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Surry County, VA (Bacon's Castle Baptist Church)

Denna married HOLT James Hancock on 26 Dec 1897. James was born on 1 Jan 1875 in Surry County, VA (Little Surry); died on 6 Dec 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Uncle Jack

Family/Spouse: SCOTT Alice Mae. Alice and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MITCHELL Nonie. Nonie was born on 19 Nov 1888 in Portsmouth, VA; died on 28 Jan 1980; was buried in Surry County, VA (Bacon's Castle, Old Brick Church Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]