Reverend Reece Woolf

M, b. 19 September 1762, d. 19 February 1846
Birth*19 September 1762Reverend Reece Woolf was born on 19 September 1762 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.1 
He was the son of Reece Woolf and Mary White. 
Marriage*20 November 1783Reverend Reece Woolf married, at age 21, Sarah Prettyman, age 17, daughter of William Prettyman and Comfort Kollock, on Thursday, 20 November 1783 at Wood County, Virginia.2 
Death*19 February 1846Reverend Reece Woolf died on 19 February 1846 at Highland County, Ohio, at age 83. 
Burial*after 19 February 1846He was buried after 19 February 1846 at Countryman Cemetery, Brushcreek Township, Highland County, Ohio.1 
Name Variation Reverend Reece Woolf was also known as Reese Wolfe. 
(Heir) Will8 May 1785He was named an heir in the will of Francis Woolf dated 8 May 1785 at Sussex County, Delaware.3 
Census1790Reverend Reece Woolf appeared on the census of 1790 at Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. 
(Heir) Will17 April 1797He was named an heir in the will of Reece Woolf dated 17 April 1797 at Sussex County, Delaware.4 
(Heir) Will1 October 1798Reverend Reece Woolf was named an heir in the will of Mary White dated 1 October 1798 at Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.5 
Census*1810Reverend Reece Woolf appeared on the census of 1810 at Wood County, Virginia. 
Milit-Beg1813He began military service in 1813 Served as a Private in War of 1812. 
Milit-Beg*1813He began military service in 1813 Possibly served in Capt Rodneys Co 1813 DE. 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens18207 August 1820Wood County, Virginia6

Occupation

OccupationRitchie County, Virginia
OccupationMinister (comment eccentric preacher) WV&OH

Family

 Sarah Prettyman b. 30 Apr 1766, d. 15 Nov 1860
Marriage*20 November 1783Reverend Reece Woolf married, at age 21, Sarah Prettyman, age 17, daughter of William Prettyman and Comfort Kollock, on Thursday, 20 November 1783 at Wood County, Virginia.2 
Children 1.Mary Woolf+7 b. 17 Nov 1784, d. 9 Jun 1877
 2.Joel Woolf+ b. 7 Oct 1787, d. 10 Sep 1846
 3.Comfort Woolf+ b. 27 Sep 1789
 4.(?) (?) Woolf b. 2 Dec 1791, d. 2 Dec 1791
 5.Anna Woolf+ b. 22 Nov 1792, d. 22 Aug 1879
 6.Sarah Woolf+ b. 17 Dec 1794, d. 17 Mar 1877
 7.Reece Woolf b. 6 Feb 1797, d. 4 Jul 1805
 8.Hannah Woolf b. 16 Dec 1798, d. 24 Mar 1799
 9.Charlotte Woolf+ b. 18 Oct 1800, d. 10 Jun 1825
 10.John Wesley Woolf+ b. 2 Nov 1802, d. 8 Apr 1890
 11.Matilda Woolf b. 27 Nov 1804, d. 2 Dec 1804
 12.Daniel N Woolf+ b. 26 Jan 1806, d. 10 Mar 1865
 13.David Woolf b. 26 Jan 1806, d. 26 Jan 1807
 14.William Prettyman Woolf+ b. 1 Apr 1809, d. 10 Jun 1864

Citations

  1. [S467] Findagrave.com - Woolf, Reece, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  2. [S469] Findagrave.com - Woolf, Sarah, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  3. [S667] Ancestry.com. Francis Wolfe, Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800 [DATABASE ON-LINE], accessed on June 18, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  4. [S670] Ancestry.com. Reece Wolfe, Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800 [DATABASE ON-LINE], accessed on June 18, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  5. [S671] Ancestry.com. Mary Wolfe, Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800 [DATABASE ON-LINE], accessed on June 18, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.
  6. [S113] 1820 U.S. Census, Wood County, Virginia, pop. sch., Reese Woolf.
  7. [S150] Lynn Mitchell, "Family Research - Elias Barnes."

Sarah Prettyman1,2

F, b. 30 April 1766, d. 15 November 1860
Birth*30 April 1766Sarah Prettyman was born on 30 April 1766 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.3 
Birthcirca 1761She was born circa 1761 at Sussex, Delaware.1,2,4 
She was the daughter of William Prettyman and Comfort Kollock. 
Marriage*20 November 1783Sarah Prettyman married, at age 17, Reverend Reece Woolf, age 21, son of Reece Woolf and Mary White, on Thursday, 20 November 1783 at Wood County, Virginia.3 
MarriageSarah Prettyman married an unknown person.  
Death*15 November 1860She died on 15 November 1860 at Highland County, Ohio, at age 94.3 
Burial*after 15 November 1860She was buried after 15 November 1860 at Boston Cemetery, Paint township, Highland County, Ohio.3 
Individual Note*She was Individual Note; age 94 yrs, 6months 17 day. 
Married NameHer married name was Wolfe. 
Married Name20 November 1783 As of 20 November 1783,her married name was Woolf. 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens18207 August 1820Wood County, Virginia5
Cens18601 June 1860Paint Township, Highland County, Ohio4

Family

 Reverend Reece Woolf b. 19 Sep 1762, d. 19 Feb 1846
Marriage*20 November 1783Sarah Prettyman married, at age 17, Reverend Reece Woolf, age 21, son of Reece Woolf and Mary White, on Thursday, 20 November 1783 at Wood County, Virginia.3 
Children 1.Mary Woolf+6 b. 17 Nov 1784, d. 9 Jun 1877
 2.Joel Woolf+ b. 7 Oct 1787, d. 10 Sep 1846
 3.Comfort Woolf+ b. 27 Sep 1789
 4.(?) (?) Woolf b. 2 Dec 1791, d. 2 Dec 1791
 5.Anna Woolf+ b. 22 Nov 1792, d. 22 Aug 1879
 6.Sarah Woolf+ b. 17 Dec 1794, d. 17 Mar 1877
 7.Reece Woolf b. 6 Feb 1797, d. 4 Jul 1805
 8.Hannah Woolf b. 16 Dec 1798, d. 24 Mar 1799
 9.Charlotte Woolf+ b. 18 Oct 1800, d. 10 Jun 1825
 10.John Wesley Woolf+ b. 2 Nov 1802, d. 8 Apr 1890
 11.Matilda Woolf b. 27 Nov 1804, d. 2 Dec 1804
 12.Daniel N Woolf+ b. 26 Jan 1806, d. 10 Mar 1865
 13.David Woolf b. 26 Jan 1806, d. 26 Jan 1807
 14.William Prettyman Woolf+ b. 1 Apr 1809, d. 10 Jun 1864

Citations

  1. [S9] William Leatherbury, Descendants of Thomas Leatherbury.
  2. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.
  3. [S469] Findagrave.com - Woolf, Sarah, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
  4. [S371] 1860 U.S. Census, Highland County, Ohio, pop. sch., Paint Township, sheet 4 dwell. 24, fam. 23, Elias Barnes.
  5. [S113] 1820 U.S. Census, Wood County, Virginia, pop. sch., Reese Woolf.
  6. [S150] Lynn Mitchell, "Family Research - Elias Barnes."

Ezekiel Barnes

M, b. 1756, d. circa September 1811
Birth*1756Ezekiel Barnes was born in 1756 at Frederick County, Maryland.1 
He was the son of Robert Barnes and Lois Porter.1 
Marriage*circa 1776Ezekiel Barnes married Eleanor (?) circa 1776 at Virginia. 
Death*circa September 1811Ezekiel Barnes died circa September 1811 at Wood County, Virginia. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service at Washington County, Maryland, Joseph Chaplines Company. 
Residence*He lived at Westmorland County, Pennsylvania. 
PropertyHe owned property; Rev War bounty land located in SW OH VA Mil Dis. 
Name Variation Ezekiel Barnes was also known as Zekiel Barnes. 
Note*He Revolutionary War veteran
Bounty land located in Va military district (SW Ohio).
 
Residence1798He lived in 1798 at Wood County, Virginia. 
Property*1801He owned property in 1801; Wood Co WV Elias & Ezekiel 100 Acres Tax List. 
Will*1811He left a will in 1811 at Wood County, Virginia. 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens1810August 1810New Point, Wood County, Virginia2

Family

 Eleanor (?) b. c 1755
Marriage*circa 1776Ezekiel Barnes married Eleanor (?) circa 1776 at Virginia. 
Children 1.Elias Barnes+3 b. 7 Oct 1780, d. 25 Aug 1860
 2.Elijah Barnes b. 1781
 3.Ezekiel Barnes+ b. 27 May 1782, d. 20 Sep 1846
 4.Noah Barnes b. 1783
 5.Gaither Simpson Barnes b. 1785
 6.Lassy Barnes b. 1789
 7.Sally Barnes b. 1791
 8.Elenor Barnes b. 1793
 9.Hannah Barnes b. 1795
 10.Luther Barnes+ b. 5 May 1800, d. 3 Mar 1858

Citations

  1. [S562] Edmund West, "Family Data Collection - Births." Database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed May 19, 2013), Ezekiel Barnes from Frederick County, Maryland.
  2. [S217] 1810 U.S. Census, Wood County, Virginia, pop. sch., New Point, Ezekiel Barnes.
  3. [S150] Lynn Mitchell, "Family Research - Elias Barnes."

Robert Erwin Brown

M, b. 28 October 1966
Birth*28 October 1966Robert Erwin Brown was born on 28 October 1966 at Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.1 
He is the son of Robert Bernard Brown and Kathyrn Artell Albers.1 
Marriage*11 March 1989Robert Erwin Brown married, at age 22, Michelle Darlene Magina, age 21, daughter of Kenneth Frances Magina and Shirley Jean Moore, on Saturday, 11 March 1989 Grand St Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas. 

Family

 Michelle Darlene Magina b. 24 May 1967
Children 1.Garret Austin Brown b. 12 May 1999
 2.Emily Grace Brown b. 30 Apr 2001

Citations

  1. [S69] Unknown author, www.rootsweb.com, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tx/potter/vitals/births/1966/pottb66a.txt.

Eleanor (?)1

F, b. circa 1755
Birth*circa 1755Eleanor (?) was born circa 1755 at Virginia. 
Marriage*circa 1776She married Ezekiel Barnes, son of Robert Barnes and Lois Porter, circa 1776 at Virginia. 
Name Variation Eleanor (?) was also known as Nelly Barnes.1 
Married Namecirca 1776 As of circa 1776,her married name was Nellie Barnes. 
Census*1820She appeared on the census of 1820 at Wood County, Virginia.2 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens1810August 1810New Point, Wood County, Virginia3

Family

 Ezekiel Barnes b. 1756, d. c Sep 1811
Children 1.Elias Barnes+ b. 7 Oct 1780, d. 25 Aug 1860
 2.Elijah Barnes b. 1781
 3.Ezekiel Barnes+ b. 27 May 1782, d. 20 Sep 1846
 4.Noah Barnes b. 1783
 5.Gaither Simpson Barnes b. 1785
 6.Lassy Barnes b. 1789
 7.Sally Barnes b. 1791
 8.Elenor Barnes b. 1793
 9.Hannah Barnes b. 1795
 10.Luther Barnes+ b. 5 May 1800, d. 3 Mar 1858

Citations

  1. [S150] Lynn Mitchell, "Family Research - Elias Barnes."
  2. [S58] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1820, Roll 138, Page 198.
  3. [S217] 1810 U.S. Census, Wood County, Virginia, pop. sch., New Point, Ezekiel Barnes.

Joseph Lunbeck

M, d. between 9 May 1838 and 2 October 1838
Birth*Joseph Lunbeck was born at New Jersey. 
He was the son of Samuel Lunbeck. 
Marriage*Joseph Lunbeck married Mercy (?).1  
Death*between 9 May 1838 and 2 October 1838Joseph Lunbeck died between 9 May 1838 and 2 October 1838 at Pike County, Ohio.1 
Probate*2 October 1838His estate was probated on 2 October 1838 at Pike County, Ohio.1 
Will*9 May 1838He left a will on 9 May 1838 at Pike County, Ohio.1 

Family

 Mercy (?)
Children 1.Sarah Jane Lunbeck
 2.Lydia Ann Lunbeck
 3.Judith Lunbeck
 4.Mary Lunbeck
 5.Eliza Lunbeck
 6.Amy Lunbeck+ b. c 1785
 7.James S Lunbeck+ b. 11 Jul 1788, d. 4 Apr 1844
 8.Jacob Lunbeck b. b 1800
 9.Joseph Lunbeck+ b. 1800, d. 28 Jan 1838
 10.Jerusha Lunbeck b. 1800, d. c 1832

Citations

  1. [S392] Will - Joseph Lunbeck pg 118.

Mercy (?)

F
Marriage*Mercy (?) married Joseph Lunbeck, son of Samuel Lunbeck.1  
Married NameHer married name was Lunbeck. 
(Mentioned) Will9 May 1838Mercy (?) was mentioned in the will of Joseph Lunbeck dated 9 May 1838 at Pike County, Ohio.1 

Family

 Joseph Lunbeck d. bt 9 May 1838 - 2 Oct 1838
Children 1.Sarah Jane Lunbeck
 2.Lydia Ann Lunbeck
 3.Judith Lunbeck
 4.Mary Lunbeck
 5.Eliza Lunbeck
 6.Amy Lunbeck+ b. c 1785
 7.James S Lunbeck+ b. 11 Jul 1788, d. 4 Apr 1844
 8.Jacob Lunbeck b. b 1800
 9.Joseph Lunbeck+ b. 1800, d. 28 Jan 1838
 10.Jerusha Lunbeck b. 1800, d. c 1832

Citations

  1. [S392] Will - Joseph Lunbeck pg 118.

Alfred Ridgeway

M, b. 27 November 1827, d. 4 November 1898
Birth*27 November 1827Alfred Ridgeway was born on 27 November 1827 at Pike County, Ohio.1 
Birthcirca 1826He was born circa 1826 at Ohio.2 
He was the son of George Washington Ridgway and Hannah Wolcutt. 
Marriage*30 April 1846Alfred Ridgeway married, at age 18, Monica B Streitenberger, age 15, daughter of John Streitenberger and Mary Barbara Weaver, on Thursday, 30 April 1846 at Pike County, Ohio. 
Death*4 November 1898Alfred Ridgeway died on 4 November 1898 at Pike County, Ohio, at age 70. 
Note*He (an unknown value). 
Milit-Beg*He began military service 194 & 196 C Ohio Infantry - Union.3 
Name Variation Alfred Ridgeway was also known as Alfred C Ridgway.3 
Name Variation Alfred Ridgeway was also known as Alfred Ridgway.2 
Census*1870He appeared on the census of 1870 at Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio.4 
Census1880He appeared on the census of 1880 at Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio.2 

Occupation

OccupationJune 18604
Occupation18802

Family

 Monica B Streitenberger b. 4 May 1830, d. 7 Feb 1913
Marriage*30 April 1846Alfred Ridgeway married, at age 18, Monica B Streitenberger, age 15, daughter of John Streitenberger and Mary Barbara Weaver, on Thursday, 30 April 1846 at Pike County, Ohio. 
Children 1.John Alfred Ridgeway+5 b. Jan 1836
 2.George Ridgeway b. c 1852
 3.Mary Jane Ridgeway+5,1 b. 6 Oct 1853, d. 23 Nov 1932
 4.Elizabeth Ellen Ridgeway b. May 1858
 5.Hannah A Ridgeway4 b. c 1861
 6.Adam A Ridgeway4 b. c 1863
 7.Rose Ridgeway4 b. 20 Feb 1865
 8.James S Ridgeway2 b. c 1868
 9.Joseph Albert Ridgeway4,6 b. 14 May 1870, d. 20 Aug 1952
 10.Lucille Ridgeway b. 4 Jul 1871
 11.B M Ridgeway7 b. 3 Jul 1873

Citations

  1. [S412] Mary Jane Moats, Ohio Death Certificate - Moats, Mary Jane.
  2. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 115D.
  3. [S2] United States National Archives, Civil War Compiled Military Service Records.
  4. [S61] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1870, Page 30.
  5. [S63] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1900, Series: T623 Roll: 1314 Page: 119.
  6. [S701] Ohio, County Births, 1841 - 2003 for the county of Pike, Joseph A Ridgeway; digital image, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).
  7. [S711] Ohio, County Births, 1841 - 2003 for the county of Pike, B M Ridgeway; digital image, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).

Monica B Streitenberger

F, b. 4 May 1830, d. 7 February 1913
Birth*4 May 1830Monica B Streitenberger was born on 4 May 1830 at Hesse-Darmstadt, Prussia, Germany.1,2,3,4 
BirthShe was born at Baveria.5 
She was the daughter of John Streitenberger and Mary Barbara Weaver.1,2,4 
Marriage*30 April 1846Monica B Streitenberger married, at age 15, Alfred Ridgeway, age 18, son of George Washington Ridgway and Hannah Wolcutt, on Thursday, 30 April 1846 at Pike County, Ohio. 
Death*7 February 1913Monica B Streitenberger died on 7 February 1913 at 549 Grove St., Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, at age 82.2,4 
Burial*10 February 1913She was buried on 10 February 1913 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.2,4 
Married Name30 April 1846 As of 30 April 1846,her married name was Ridgeway. 
Census*1870She appeared on the census of 1870 at Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio.1 
Census1880She appeared on the census of 1880 at Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio.6 

Family

 Alfred Ridgeway b. 27 Nov 1827, d. 4 Nov 1898
Marriage*30 April 1846She married, at age 15, Alfred Ridgeway, age 18, son of George Washington Ridgway and Hannah Wolcutt, on Thursday, 30 April 1846 at Pike County, Ohio. 
Children 1.John Alfred Ridgeway+7 b. Jan 1836
 2.George Ridgeway b. c 1852
 3.Mary Jane Ridgeway+7,3 b. 6 Oct 1853, d. 23 Nov 1932
 4.Elizabeth Ellen Ridgeway b. May 1858
 5.Hannah A Ridgeway1 b. c 1861
 6.Adam A Ridgeway1 b. c 1863
 7.Rose Ridgeway1 b. 20 Feb 1865
 8.James S Ridgeway6 b. c 1868
 9.Joseph Albert Ridgeway1 b. 14 May 1870, d. 20 Aug 1952
 10.Lucille Ridgeway b. 4 Jul 1871
 11.B M Ridgeway8 b. 3 Jul 1873

Citations

  1. [S61] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1870, Page 30.
  2. [S295] Monica B Ridgeway, Ohio Death Certificate - Ridgeway, Monica B.
  3. [S412] Mary Jane Moats, Ohio Death Certificate - Moats, Mary Jane.
  4. [S697] Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997 index for the county of Franklin, Monica B Ridgeway; FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).
  5. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 106B.
  6. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 115D.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1900, Series: T623 Roll: 1314 Page: 119.
  8. [S711] Ohio, County Births, 1841 - 2003 for the county of Pike, B M Ridgeway; digital image, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).

Mary Jane Ridgeway1

F, b. 6 October 1853, d. 23 November 1932
Birth*6 October 1853Mary Jane Ridgeway was born on 6 October 1853 at Pike County, Ohio.2,3,4 
Birthcirca 1853She was born circa 1853.1,5 
Birthcirca 1853She was born circa 1853 at Ohio.5 
She was the daughter of Alfred Ridgeway and Monica B Streitenberger.2,3 
Marriage*17 June 1874Mary Jane Ridgeway married, at age 20, Alfred A Moats, age 20, son of Allen Moats and Esther Birt, on Wednesday, 17 June 1874 at Pike County, Ohio.6,3 
Death*23 November 1932Mary Jane Moats died on 23 November 1932 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, at age 79.3 
Burial*She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 
Burial26 November 1932She was buried on 26 November 1932 at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.3 
Married Name18 June 1874 As of 18 June 1874,her married name was Moats. 
Census1900She appeared on the census of 1900 at Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio.2 
Name Variation8 June 1900 As of 8 June 1900, Mary Jane Ridgeway was also known as Mary Moats.7 
Census*1920She appeared on the census of 1920 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 
Census1930She appeared on the census of 1930 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens188012 June 1880Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio8
Cens19008 June 1900Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio7

Family

 Alfred A Moats b. 22 May 1854, d. 20 Jul 1940
Marriage*17 June 1874Mary Jane Ridgeway married, at age 20, Alfred A Moats, age 20, son of Allen Moats and Esther Birt, on Wednesday, 17 June 1874 at Pike County, Ohio.6,3 
Children 1.George Alfred Moats+ b. 24 Sep 1876, d. 12 Feb 1914
 2.Lewis Joseph Moats+2,4 b. 29 Dec 1877, d. 19 Dec 1947
 3.Daisy Ellen Moats+9,10,11,12 b. 4 Mar 1880, d. 18 Nov 1959
 4.Floyd Adams Moats+2,13 b. 16 Aug 1882, d. b 1959
 5.Marieta Moats+14 b. 12 Sep 1884, d. 1970
 6.Margaret Moats+2 b. Jun 1887, d. a 1959
 7.Lucille F Moats2,15 b. Jun 1890, d. a 1959
 8.Minnie Moats+2 b. Jan 1893

Citations

  1. [S61] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1870, Page 30.
  2. [S63] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1900, Series: T623 Roll: 1314 Page: 119.
  3. [S412] Mary Jane Moats, Ohio Death Certificate - Moats, Mary Jane.
  4. [S690] Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997 index for the county of Pickaway, Lewis Joseph Moats; FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).
  5. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 106B.
  6. [S76] Margaret Hiles Scott and Medrith Mollenkamp, 100 Years of Marriages Pike Co Ohio.
  7. [S120] 1900 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, ED 98, sheet 6A dwell. 96, fam. 96, Alfred Moats.
  8. [S567] 1880 Census - Alfred Moats, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 128, sheet 106B dwell. 131, fam. 135, Alfred Moats.
  9. [S43] Interview, unknown informant, Nov 25, 2003.
  10. [S1] Unknown author, Chillicothe Gazette.
  11. [S313] Certificate, Elmer Brown - Daisy Moats marriage of April 1 1899.
  12. [S461] Lexie Brown's Obituary Collection - Daisy Brown, 1959.
  13. [S346] Floyd A Moats entry, unknown record type 129 (1883).
  14. [S345] Marieta Moats entry, unknown record type 222 (1885).
  15. [S414] Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962, online https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXW3-QV9

Allen Moats

M, b. 1823, d. 29 April 1865
Birth*1823Allen Moats was born in 1823 at Ross County, Ohio.1 
BirthHe was born at Ohio.2 
He was the son of John Moats and Eliza Lewis.3 
Marriage*13 October 1847Allen Moats married Ester Burke, age 20, daughter of William Birt and Catherine Wasey, on Wednesday, 13 October 1847 at Pike County, Ohio.4 
Death*29 April 1865Allen Moats died on 29 April 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee; Malaria during Civil War.3 
Death1865He died in 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. 
Death1 May 1865He died on 1 May 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. 
Burial*29 April 1865He was buried on 29 April 1865 at Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.3 
Note*He Came to Pike County Ohio when it was just being formed in 1830's
Died of malaria during the Civil War, buried in Nashville, TN

Name - Moats Allen S
Rank - Private
Company - K
Regiment - 176th Infantry Ohio
Date of Death - April 29, 1865


1850 Census
10 1131 1131 MOOTS Allen 26 M cooper 300 Ohio
11 1131 1131 MOOTS Ester 23 F Ohio X
12 1131 1131 MOOTS Mary 6/12 F Ohio


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176th Regiment Infantry

Organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, August 10 to September 21, 1864. Mustered in September 21, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., September 21. Attached to Post and Defenses of Nashville, Dept. of the Cumberland, to December. 1864. 2nd Brigade, 4th Division. 20th Army Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, to March, 1865. District of Nashville, Tenn., Dept. of the Cumberland, to June, 1865.

SERVICE.--Provost and guard duty at Nashville, Tenn., September. 1864, to June, 1865. Battle of Nashville December 15-16, 1864. Mustered out June 18, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 102 Enlisted men by disease.

184th Regiment Infantry

Organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, and mustered in February 21, 1865. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., February 21; thence moved to Chattanooga and to Bridgeport, Ala., March 21. Guard railroad bridge over Tennessee River at Bridgeport, Ala., also railroad between Bridgeport, Ala., and Chattanooga, Tenn., with frequent skirmishing with Rebel Cavalry and guerrillas, March 21 to July 25. Garrison duty at Edgefield, Tenn., July 25 to September 20, 1865. Mustered out September 20, and discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio, September 27, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 1 Enlisted man killed and 1 Officer and 58 Enlisted men by disease. Total 60.

http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unohinf9.htm#176

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Milit-BegHe began military service Company G 176 & 184 Ohio Infantry - Union.5 
Name Variation Allen Moats was also known as Allen L Moats.5 
Census*1850He appeared on the census of 1850 at Pike County, Ohio. 
Milit-Begbetween 1864 and 1865He began military service between 1864 and 1865 176th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. 
Milit-Beg*31 August 1864He began military service on 31 August 1864 As a private in Ohio Union army. 
Milit-Beg1865He began military service in 1865 184th Regiment, Ohio Infantry. 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens18301 June 1830Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio6
Cens18401 June 1840Twin Township, Ross County, Ohio7
Cens185022 October 1850Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio1

Occupation

Occupation1850

Family

 Esther Birt b. 7 May 1827, d. 26 May 1919
Marriage*13 October 1847Allen Moats married Ester Burke, age 20, daughter of William Birt and Catherine Wasey, on Wednesday, 13 October 1847 at Pike County, Ohio.4 
Children 1.(?) (?) Moats
 2.(?) (?) Moats
 3.Mary Moats b. Dec 1849
 4.Henrietta Moats+8 b. 7 May 1852, d. 23 Oct 1931
 5.Alfred A Moats+ b. 22 May 1854, d. 20 Jul 1940
 6.Issac Moats+ b. 15 Nov 1856, d. 9 Jan 1943
 7.Lloyd D Moats+ b. 1 Oct 1861, d. 10 Apr 1915

Citations

  1. [S628] 1850 U.S. Census - Allen Moats, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, sheet 342B dwell. 1131, fam. 1131, Allen Moats.
  2. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 106B.
  3. [S49] US Department of Veterans Affairs, Nationwide Gravestite Locator.
  4. [S76] Margaret Hiles Scott and Medrith Mollenkamp, 100 Years of Marriages Pike Co Ohio.
  5. [S2] United States National Archives, Civil War Compiled Military Service Records.
  6. [S632] 1830 U.S. Census - John Moats, RossCounty, Ohio, pop. sch., Twin Township, JohnMoats.
  7. [S633] 1840 U.S. Census - John Moats, Ross County, Ohio, pop. sch., Twin Township, John Moats.
  8. [S312] Etta W Dick, Ohio Death Certificate - Dick, Etta W.

Esther Birt1

F, b. 7 May 1827, d. 26 May 1919
Birth*7 May 1827Esther Birt was born on 7 May 1827 at Pike County, Ohio.2,1,3,4 
She was the daughter of William Birt and Catherine Wasey.1 
Marriage*13 October 1847Ester Burke married, at age 20, Allen Moats, son of John Moats and Eliza Lewis, on Wednesday, 13 October 1847 at Pike County, Ohio.5 
Marriage28 March 1873Esther Birt married, at age 45, Thomas Goodin on Friday, 28 March 1873 at Pike County, Ohio.6 
Death*26 May 1919Esther Birt died on 26 May 1919 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, at age 92.7,8,1 
Burial*28 May 1919She was buried on 28 May 1919 at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.1 
Name Variation Esther Birt was also known as Ester Burke.3 
Married Name13 October 1847 As of 13 October 1847,her married name was Moats. 
Married Name28 March 1873 As of 28 March 1873,her married name was Goodin.6 
Census*1880She appeared on the census of 1880 at Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio.9 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens185022 October 1850Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio4
Cens190012 June 1900Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio10

Family

 Allen Moats b. 1823, d. 29 Apr 1865
Marriage*13 October 1847Ester Burke married, at age 20, Allen Moats, son of John Moats and Eliza Lewis, on Wednesday, 13 October 1847 at Pike County, Ohio.5 
Children 1.(?) (?) Moats
 2.(?) (?) Moats
 3.Mary Moats b. Dec 1849
 4.Henrietta Moats+3 b. 7 May 1852, d. 23 Oct 1931
 5.Alfred A Moats+ b. 22 May 1854, d. 20 Jul 1940
 6.Issac Moats+ b. 15 Nov 1856, d. 9 Jan 1943
 7.Lloyd D Moats+ b. 1 Oct 1861, d. 10 Apr 1915

Citations

  1. [S311] Esther Goodin, Ohio Death Certificate - Goodin, Esther.
  2. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 106B.
  3. [S312] Etta W Dick, Ohio Death Certificate - Dick, Etta W.
  4. [S628] 1850 U.S. Census - Allen Moats, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, sheet 342B dwell. 1131, fam. 1131, Allen Moats.
  5. [S76] Margaret Hiles Scott and Medrith Mollenkamp, 100 Years of Marriages Pike Co Ohio.
  6. [S787] "Ohio, County Marriages 1789-1994 ," for Pike County, index and images, Familysearch.org (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed October 12, 2013), Thomas Goodin and Esther Moots, March 28, 1873, found in Marriage records 1857-1880 vol 3, certificate 40.
  7. [S50] Unknown author, Ohio Death Certificate, 35178.
  8. [S77] Ohio Death Certificate Index, online http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/
  9. [S62] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1880, T9-1058 Page 106A.
  10. [S573] 1900 Census - Ester Goodin, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 97, sheet 9A dwell. 172, fam. 173, Ester Goodin.

Alfred A Moats

M, b. 22 May 1854, d. 20 July 1940
Birth*22 May 1854Alfred A Moats was born on 22 May 1854 at Clines Chapel Rd, Pike County, Ohio.1 
Birth22 May 1854He was born on 22 May 1854. 
He was the son of Allen Moats and Esther Birt. 
Marriage*17 June 1874Alfred A Moats married, at age 20, Mary Jane Ridgeway, age 20, daughter of Alfred Ridgeway and Monica B Streitenberger, on Wednesday, 17 June 1874 at Pike County, Ohio.2,3 
Death*20 July 1940Alfred A Moats died on 20 July 1940 at Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, at age 86. 
Burial*He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 
Note*He Jack of all Trades - Was a Caretaker.
 
Name Variation8 June 1900 As of 8 June 1900, Alfred A Moats was also known as Alfred Moats.4 
Residence26 May 1919He lived on 26 May 1919 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.5 
Census*1920He appeared on the census of 1920 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 
Census1930He appeared on the census of 1930 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 
Residence*3 April 1930He lived on 3 April 1930 at Walnut Street, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens188012 June 1880Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio6
Cens19008 June 1900Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio4

Occupation

Occupation8 June 1900Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio, listed as a farmer4

Family

 Mary Jane Ridgeway b. 6 Oct 1853, d. 23 Nov 1932
Marriage*17 June 1874Alfred A Moats married, at age 20, Mary Jane Ridgeway, age 20, daughter of Alfred Ridgeway and Monica B Streitenberger, on Wednesday, 17 June 1874 at Pike County, Ohio.2,3 
Children 1.George Alfred Moats+ b. 24 Sep 1876, d. 12 Feb 1914
 2.Lewis Joseph Moats+7,1 b. 29 Dec 1877, d. 19 Dec 1947
 3.Daisy Ellen Moats+8,9,10,11 b. 4 Mar 1880, d. 18 Nov 1959
 4.Floyd Adams Moats+7,12 b. 16 Aug 1882, d. b 1959
 5.Marieta Moats+13 b. 12 Sep 1884, d. 1970
 6.Margaret Moats+7 b. Jun 1887, d. a 1959
 7.Lucille F Moats7,14 b. Jun 1890, d. a 1959
 8.Minnie Moats+7 b. Jan 1893

Citations

  1. [S690] Ohio, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997 index for the county of Pickaway, Lewis Joseph Moats; FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).
  2. [S76] Margaret Hiles Scott and Medrith Mollenkamp, 100 Years of Marriages Pike Co Ohio.
  3. [S412] Mary Jane Moats, Ohio Death Certificate - Moats, Mary Jane.
  4. [S120] 1900 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, ED 98, sheet 6A dwell. 96, fam. 96, Alfred Moats.
  5. [S311] Esther Goodin, Ohio Death Certificate - Goodin, Esther.
  6. [S567] 1880 Census - Alfred Moats, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 128, sheet 106B dwell. 131, fam. 135, Alfred Moats.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1900, Series: T623 Roll: 1314 Page: 119.
  8. [S43] Interview, unknown informant, Nov 25, 2003.
  9. [S1] Unknown author, Chillicothe Gazette.
  10. [S313] Certificate, Elmer Brown - Daisy Moats marriage of April 1 1899.
  11. [S461] Lexie Brown's Obituary Collection - Daisy Brown, 1959.
  12. [S346] Floyd A Moats entry, unknown record type 129 (1883).
  13. [S345] Marieta Moats entry, unknown record type 222 (1885).
  14. [S414] Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962, online https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXW3-QV9

John Prettyman1

M, b. circa 1610, d. circa 1688
Birth*circa 1610John Prettyman was born circa 1610 at Branston, Lincolnshire, England. 
He was the son of Robert Prettyman and Dorthy Goddard. 
Christening1 January 1609/10John Prettyman was christened on 1 January 1609/10 at Branston, Lincolnshire, England.1 
Marriage*He married Mary (?).  
Marriage*John Prettyman married Mary (?).  
Death*circa 1688John Prettyman died circa 1688 at Machepungo, Accomack County, Virginia. 
Death7 March 1687/88He died on 7 March 1687/88 at Accomack County, Virginia.1 
Note*He [Main.FTW]

In the fall of 1633, two ships named the Ark and the Dove, left England for the New World to start the new colony of Maryland. In command was Leonard Calvert, brother to the lord proprietor, who served as governor of Maryland until 1647. In March 1634, the ships landed at St. Clement’s [now Blakiston] Island.1 In this new colony, by 21 February 1638/39, was John Prettiman, who signed his name to select David Wickliff as burgess for Hundred of Saint George.2 John was mentioned in 1640 when land was surveyed for Phillip West, and the land surveyed bordered a plantation lately cleared by William Brough and John Prettiman. John was in attendance of the General Assembly of all Freemen held on 21 & 22 March 1641/2.3 As John Prettiman, of the Hundred of St. Michels, he acknowledged he was indebted to John Holes for one thousand pounds of tobacco, and he bound his crop of corn and tobacco for the debt.4 He signed the acknowledgement as John Prettiman on 27 May 1642, and John Hollis registered this as deed on 1 October 1642. On 4 August 1642 Capt. Thomas Cornwaley demanded of John Prettyman three hundred sixty two pounds of tobacco for debt and damage, and one pound and half of beaver.5 Also on 4 August 1642, Leonard Calvert demanded of John three hundred fifty pounds of tobacco.5 In July-August 1642, John Prettiman of St. Michaels Hundred was assessed Twenty three pounds of tobacco as part of the general levy on the hundred.6 In September 1642, John was assessed along with others twenty pounds of tobacco for not attending the assembly.7 On 12 September 1642 John was represented at the assembly by Capt Cornwaley.8 It appears that John was employed as a soldier as on Lieutent General of Maryland on 3 September 1642 issued a proclamation that Sesquihanowes, Wicomeses, and Nantacoque Indians are enemies of the Proprietary (Maryland) and ordered an expedition against them. We know that John Prettiman was a member of this expedition as he was one of the ones that an account was submitted for pay. The expedition was under the command of Will Macifenin, Sergeant. Capt. Corwaleys furnished powder, bulletts and lead for the expediation.8a In November 1642, Mathias de Sousa made oath as follows:

"about March was twelvemonth he was appointed by mr Pulton to goe in his pinace as skipper & trader to the Sesquihanoughs & by him appointed to hire men at Kent [Kent Island] for the voyage, & that he would write to mr brent to assist him in it & that at his coming to Kent with the knowledge & consent of mr brent he hired John Prettiman to goe vpon the voyage, & that he hired him for 200 tob. p month, and that accordingly John Prettiman was out vpon the voyage 2 months (within 3. daies) & that by his meanes & presence he verily beleeveth the pinace & men were saved at that time from destruction by the sesquihanowes.9

On 4 November 1642 as John Prettiman, he demanded of Mr. Thomas Coply, Esquire, three hundred pounds of tobacco due him for wages.10 Then on 28 November 1642 Cutbert Ffennick demanded of John Prettiman six hundred pounds of tobacco for a trespass in John killing a steer calf of Ffennick.11 William Brough, attorney, on 5 December 1642 showed he had an execution against John Prettiman and wanted John’s employment be bound for the debt.12 On 2 January 1642/3 John Prettiman assigned his part of a judgment he and John Ormsby had against John Thomson for one thousand pounds of tobacco to John Ormsby.13 On 10 May 1643, John Hollis demanded of John Prettiman 500 pounds of tobacco.14 This is the last mention of John Prettyman in the Maryland records for this time period. We feel that some time between this 10 May 1643 record and 31 August 1643 John Prettiman was in Accomack-Northampton, Virginia, because on 31 Aug 1643 John Williams in the Accomack-Northhampton Court gave the following deposition:

"This deponent saith That hee and his Company being resolved to Remayne att St. Maryes [Maryland] went out to stand for a Deere and comeing back Rowland Vaughan spooke unto John Prettyman to goe with this deponent and his Company to the Sweades [present Delaware] by Land whereunto the said Prettyman Answeared saying I am ingaged I cannot goe Whereupon Rowland Vaughan voluntaryly proferred to give the said Prettyman a bill of Nyne hundred pounds of tobacco to saitsfy his debts if hee would goe along with him and his company whereupon this deponent and all his Company proferred the said Rowland saying it shall not bee given wee will all make you satisfactin att the Dutch Plantation with which proferr the said vaughan was content."15

This matter was resolved by the court on 20 September 1644 when it found that about two crops since Rowland Vaughan lent John Prettyman 900 pounds of tobacco. The court ordered John to repay the debt by last of December.16

We see from the above the following characteristics of John Prettyman:

1. He could sign his name in an era when only small minority of men could sign their name. This is an indication that he had a background above that of the normal settler. It is an indication to me that his family, considering that he attempted to farm, was a landowning family in England with some education.

2. He was not a good farmer, but seemed to be a leader and capable in a military situation. This is an indication that he probably came from a landowning family that had tenants to do the work.

3. He was a "freeman", and not imported as a servant. He probably paid his own passage.

4. His family had probably lost much of their property, etc. or he was a younger son and would not inherit property, and wanted to obtain land of his own, as he did not seem to have much capital or resources.

5. He was probably at least 21 years old when he came to Maryland, would have been born probably between 1600 to 1618.

There have been numerous theories on the ancestor of John Prettyman of Maryland and Virginia. The most common one is that he is John Pretyman of Stebon Heath of Middlesex, son of John Pretyman of Holborn.17 John Pretyman of Stebon Heath is said to have had two sons, John & William, minors in 1668, who were mentioned in the will of a John Clark. A complete reading of Clark's will shows Clark leaves 150 pounds to his kinsman John Pretyman shoemaker for his children.18 The will or Admin. does not mention names of children.18 Muskett, Suffolk Manorial Families, shows John of Holborn as marrying a sister of Robert Warren, and that John left all his lands at Stebon Heath to his daughter Elizabeth Serjeant. If John had a son then I believe the laws were such in England that the son should have inherited the land, and since he did not this is an indication that John had no sons. Furthermore the London (Middlesex) Parish registers show that John of Holborn was born no earlier than 1601. So his children had to be born no earlier than 1622. In fact the Parish register of St. Gregory London shows that John Pretyman of Holborn married 28 June 1625, Margaret Leigh.19 In Holborn, St. Andrew, London, Parish records there was christened on 17 May 1628 John son of John & Margaret Pretyman. John, son of John and Margaret, died in May 1628.20 John of Holborn per parish registers only had one son.

English research experts say the answers to American's English research problems are commonly found in America. An important clue to the ancestor of John Prettyman is in the Prettyman papers at Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, DE. This document is a letter dated 28 Feb 1900 from the Right Hon. Ernest George Pretyman to Dr John S. Prettyman, Sr. Ernest George Pretyman states, " John the son of Thomas, and Robert, the son of John's Dorothy are not accounted for in our records." Ernest George Pretyman was referring to Robert son of Sir John Pretyman and his wife Dorothy. This Robert could not be the ancestor of the John in Maryland as Robert was styled batchelor in 1634 [See Muskett p 312]. The John son of Thomas is the John of Stebon Heath, and we have already ruled him out. We have not ruled out the last possible fit and that is Robert, brother of John of Stebon Heath. Ernest George Pretyman stated; "I have little doubt that Robert is the founder of the American stock." Robert was said to have lived in Lincolnshire and died in poverty in London. Ernest George Pretyman is quoting his great grandfather and great uncle and may have been confused as to which Robert. In Parish Records of Lincolnshire, Diocese Lincoln, Branston Parish, there was christened William, son Mr. Robert Prettyman 24 March 1604/5 and John son of Robert Prettyman 1 Jan 1609/10.21 William was said to have died young. The process of elimination leaves only Robert Prettyman of Branston as the father of John of Maryland and Virginia. I think John, son of Robert Prettyman, is the John Prettyman of Maryland and Virginia for the following reasons:

1. Proper age-no other documented John within proper age group.

2. They used spelling of Prettyman instead of normal English Pretyman on Parish Records.

3. His father is said to have died in poverty so he would welcome the opportunity to increase his fortune in the New World.

4. He came from land holding lesser gentry so would want to own land, and would have some education.

5. He would be familiar with military as the family had some military background, i.e. his grandfather, Thomas Pratyman, supported the cause against the Spanish Armada in 1588, and his family held land as Knights service to the King.

6. Association with Cornwallis family in Suffolk, England and Maryland. i.e. his great-grandfather, John Pratyman of Bacton, Suffolk, held land from Sir Thomas Cornwallis.(Inquisition on death John Pretyman 1559, pgs 286-287 Vol II Suffolk Manorial Families.) Also possible association with John Baxter, one of the gentleman adventurers in settling the colony of Maryland, as his Aunt, Mary Pratyman (Will Rachel Pretyman) married ______ Baxter.

7. Lineage uses common first names of Prettymans in Delaware, i.e. John, William, Robert & Thomas.

8. I feel he is the grandson mentioned in Rachel Pretyman's will 1626(Arch. Sudb. Register 1627 folio 2).

Two other points on the Prettyman family. One, I see no evidence that ancestors of John Prettyman were ever entitled to use a coat of arms. Their Prettyman relatives were entitled to use a coat of arms, but arms descend in the direct male line. It is a common misconception that coat of arms are granted to family surname. This is incorrect as they are granted to an individual. Two, there is a possibility that there was another John between the John of Maryland and Virginia and his son whom I have entitled John II. The first John seemed to live to an older age than normal males during that time period, but his son and grandson also lived to an old age. There is instances of men living to be over seventy in the court orders of Accomack County, Virginia. Lambert Groten, in 1687, petitioned the court that he had lived in this country for more than 40 years, and now more than 70 years old he was not able to support himself by his own labor.21a In giving his deposition in 1689 John Brookes stated he was about 88 years old.21b




In Maryland he was on a trading voyage to Susquehannock Indians when his leadership saved the boat and men from destruction by the Susquehannocks. In Virginia he went on a trading trip to the Swedes in present day Delaware. He tried his hand at farming during the early years, but he was not very successful. On 10 March 1646, he was a witness to the will of Edward Ginkins in Northampton County, Virginia.31 On 25 May 1651 John Savage deeded to John Prittiman in Northampton County a cow and a bull calf, and the deed was filed on 23 November 1653.32 Witnesses to this deed were Samuel Sond and Robert Lingo. The next record of John according to Rev. Prettyman was when he witnessed the will of William Satham in court in 1657.33 The area where John moved to in Virginia was the Eastern Shore. The first county on the Eastern Shore was established in 1634 as Accawmack County. The name was changed to Northampton in 1642/3. In 1663 the northern half was cut off to form Accomack County and Northampton then attained its present boundaries.34 The first tithables list for Northampton County in existence is the one for 1662 and John is on the list with no tithables listed.35 John is not on the lists of Northampton for 1663-1677. On 19 August 1665 in Northampton County, he served on the Inquisitions on Eschewed Land.36 John is on the 1663 tithables list for Accomack County, Virginia, with two tithables.37 In Accomack, he was sued by William Blake for stealing a sow, but the jury found him not guilty on 18 August 1663.38 "He was delinquent at muster of militia on 15 April 1664."39 On 18 October 1664, "Isaac Foxcroft complained that Major John Tilney had blocked the highway by Tilney’s little house by branch as was also sworn by Jeffrey Minshall and John Prettyman." "The Court ordered that Minshall, Prettyman and the surveyor investigate and have the road unblocked if necessary."40 He is on the 1664 to 1670 tithables list for Accomack County with one tithables37 In 1671, John again has two tithables. In 1674, he is listed with two tithables, and in 1675, as John. Prettiman Sr he is listed with four tithables. In 1676, there is only listed a Jon. Prettiman Jr, with one tithables, and also listed in 1676 with one tithable is William Prettiman. John Prettyman served on the Accomack grand jury on 20 April 1676.41 In 1677 John Prettiman is listed with three tithables. In 1678, only John Prettiman Jr with one tithable is listed. John Sr and William were still in Accomack County as in July 1679 the Court listed them as being delinquent in their tithables for 1678.42 "John Prettiman, Wm Aillworth and other inhabitants of Messengo complained against Tobias Bull for stopping and necessary."40 He is on the 1664 to 1670 tithables list for Accomack County with one tithables37 In 1671, John again has two tithables. In 1674, he is listed with two tithables, and in 1675, as John. Prettiman Sr he is listed with four tithables. In 1676, there is only listed a Jon. Prettiman Jr, with one tithables, and also listed in 1676 with one tithable is William Prettiman. John Prettyman served on the Accomack grand jury on 20 April 1676.41 In 1677 John Prettiman is listed with three tithables. In 1678, only John Prettiman Jr with one tithable is listed. John Sr and William were still in Accomack County as in July 1679 the Court listed them as being delinquent in their tithables for 1678.42 "John Prettiman, Wm Aillworth and other inhabitants of Messengo complained against Tobias Bull for stopping and fencing the road or Church Path to the court on 16 April 1678.43 In 1679, John Pretiman Sr, is listed with three tithables, and William Pretteman is listed with one tithable. In 1680 and 1681, John Sr and William Jr, are each listed with one tithable. In 1682, John is listed with two tithables, and in 1683 John Sr and John Jr are listed with one tithable each. In 1684, John Prettiman is listed with two tithables. In 1685 there is no Prettyman on the list. In 1686 John Pretteman is listed with one tithables. In 1687 there is no Prettyman on the list. On 18 November 1671, as John Prettyman of Northampton County, Planter, he appointed Thomas Brown as his attorney to sell land.44 This deed by Prettyman was recorded in Accomack which was then known as Upper Northampton.45 Then on 16 February 1671/2 as John Prettyman, of Nassattox Creek in County of Northampton, he disposed of the land.46 It appears that John was living in Northampton County, but he was not as in 1670 due to conflicts in County Court the Governor of Virginia disbanded Accomack County and it was known as Upper Northampton until January 1673/4.47 On 14 July 1681, Mary Raythwell [Wreathwell], widow and administratrix of William Raythwell [Wreathwell] sued John Prettiman, Sr.48 This suit was still active on 16 March 1681/82 when William Chace, who had married the widow, was the administrator of the estate. On 18 August 1682, John Cole sued John Prettiman but a nonsuit was granted against Cole and he had to pay the court costs.49 Then on 21 Feb 1682/3, John Prettiman admitted owing 2000 pounds of tobacco to John Barnes, and the court ordered that Prettiman pay the debt and court costs.50 John was selected on 15 June 1683 to serve on the Accomack County Grand Jury for the following year.51 William Sevens sued John Prettiman, Sr, on 14 November 1683 for 1600 pounds of tobacco, but Prettiman failed to appear, and if he did not appear at next court the sheriff would have to pay the debt.52 John Prettiman, Jr, on 1 January 1683/4 appeared as bail and admitted judgment for the debt on behalf of John Prettiman, Sr, and it was ordered that Prettiman pay the debt and court costs. John Sr was served on 14 May 1683.53

John Prettyman first acquired land on 4 September 1664 when as John Prittiman he patented (was granted) 200 acres being neck of land near the seaboard side in Accomack County for the transportation of Edward Kinastone, Joan Shaw, George Weld and Thomas Beck.54 The land was bordered on the west by a branch parting this from land of Major John Tilney and on the south by another branch parting this land from land of Thomas Bacon Sr. There is no record in Whitelaw57 of this land in the name of John Prettyman, and I have found no record of this land being sold. He patented (was granted) 200 acres at Matchepungo in Accomack County bordering lands of Thomas Browne, bounded on south by land of William Robinson and on north by land of Major John Tilney. He was granted this land as a result of transporting James Boone, John Kendall, Jane Shepard and Thomas Ayres.55 It is also interesting that he transported individuals and was granted land but he never used his own headright and there has been found no record that someone else used his headright. John showed some of the same characteristics as he had in Maryland when on 17 January 1665/6 he was delinquent in Accomack County to Timothy Coe surveyor,56 and also like John of Maryland he signed his name to the 1671 power of attorney.46 This debt was apparently incurred for the survey of land John was granted on 5 April 1666 in Accomack County. This land per Whitelaw was in Northampton County,57 but when Thomas Browne as attorney for John Prettyman, Planter, sold the land to Richard Hinman the transaction is recorded in the Accomack County Court Orders on 17 November 1671.58 Witnesses to the deed were John Michael, John Hudson, and Nicholas Lawrence. The land was bordered by Major John Tilney and Thomas Bacon, and Major Tilney purchased the land from Hinman on 24 November 1671.58 The land was north of Nassawadox and between Greens Creek and Upshur Creek on the east coast of the Eastern Shore.57 In 1665 John acquired 400 acres of land from Daniel Quillon and his wife Lidia in Northampton.59 This land was also north of Nassawadox and southwest of the 1665/66 tract of land. In 1671 John Prettiman and his wife Mary sold this 400 acres to George Dewey.59 This land was west of Franktown and was on the west coast of the Eastern Shore. On 17 Nov 1671, John acquired 500 acres in Northampton from Richard Hinman.60 Witnesses to the deed were Jacob Hill and Wm Collins.61 On 16 Jan 1671/72, as John Prettyman of Nasswattux sold 100 acres of this land to Thomas Browne and witnesses to the deed were Andrew Andrews and George Brickhouse62; in 1674, as John Prettyman of Accomack County, he sold the remaining 400 acres to Thomas Teackle.63 Witnesses to this deed were Jacob Abraham, John Tankard and Laurence Tiege.63 Neighbors of John near these three tracts of land were William Kendall, Thomas Bell, Thomas Browne, Thomas Gittings, Philip Fisher, Richard and John Hinman, John Michael Jr, Daniel Foxcroft, John Hudson, William Roberts, William Smith, Major John Tilney, and Hugh Yeo.60 John’s neighbor, William Kendall, in 1689 and 1694, sold some of his land near John to Peter and Mary Grice.64 Mary Grice was the daughter of Henry Stott.65 Henry Stott’s daughter, Frances, married Morgan Williams. It was on Morgan Williams plantation that some of John’s cattle were being kept when he died.66 Also in 1671 John Prettyman of Northampton County purchased 450 acres in Northampton County from John Hudson.67 Witnesses to this deed were Thomas Browne and Wm Anderson.62 This land had been sold by Thomas Gittins to Daniel Foxcroft who sold it to John Hudson.66 This land was north of Nassawadox, and it bordered land formerly belonging to Stephen Carleton, Lt. Colonel Tilney and Daniel Quillons.66 This land also bordered 1664 patent land and land purchased from Daniel Quillon. This land was also just south of the land "Federal Island" that John Green leased from Colonel William Kendall. It was on this leased land of Greene’s that part of John’s cattle were being kept at John’s death.66 Additional neighbors of John when he purchased this land were Josias Cowdry, Henry Stott, John Tankard, Phillip Fisher, Henry White, Morgan Dowell, John Crewe, Christopher Kirke and Edmund Kelly. In 1683, John Prettyman, Jr, as attorney for his father of "Messongo" sold the 450 acres to Thomas Barton.68 On 4 January 1677, Robert and Elizabeth Brecy sold to John Prettyman, Sr 750 acres of land in Accomack County on Messongo Creek.69 Witnesses to this deed was Edward Moore, Jr. and John Prittiman, Jr, and both signed their name.70 6 March 1679/80, as John Prettiman, Planter, he sold this tract of land to John Michael Jr., and John signed his name.71 John Pretiman Junior and Jno Spick witnessed the deed, and it was proven in court on 2 August 1680 by John Prettiman Sr., and John Michael’s was married to Alice Tilney, daughter of John Tilney.68 Apparently John Michael had not paid for this land in 1684/5 as John had him arrested for debt on 4 March 1684/5.50 John was known as John Prettyman of Messongo, but it appears that he only owned this land for two years. His son’s, John Jr, activities seem to indicate that John Jr did live in Messongo area. The frequent land transactions by John Prettyman give the impression that he may have made a living more by buying and selling land than he did at farming. This may have meant that he was not very skilled at farming just like John Prettyman of Maryland. We can see from the above that in 1671 he purchased 950 acres of land and sold 300 acres. It is apparent from records that John had sold his land on Messongo in 1679, but apparently continued to live in the area. He still owned land in Northampton County until 1683, but he and his son, John, from the records did not own land from 1683 to 1690.

John Prettyman died between 7 and 24 March 1687/8 as he made his will on 7 March 1687/8 and it was probated on 24 March 1687/8. His will stated:

"One Cow and calf, one mare, one fold and two pigs and 10 bushell Indian corn and a gun one cow and calf at John cobs [Cobbs], at Giles Cokes one cow, one cattle pot, one ax, one hatchet and that little pott is for the use of Mary Grice and likewise all the triffling things that I have at my at my landlord Thompson.73

Witnesses to the will were William Jones and Samuel Benton. John had a daughter as the court records, on 7 October 1675, state there was a difference between Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Prettyman about accounts that is referred till 3rd day of next General Court; and then the court ordered that Mr. Prettyman make oath the goods his daughter had was upon credit and that she demand the same.74 . It appears that Mary Grice mentioned in the will may have been the daughter of John but the will of Henry Stott shows that his daughter, Mary Stott, married Peter Grice.65 John Prettyman petitioned the court to be appointed administrator of his father’s estate on 2 April 1688, and he was appointed administrator with Henry Williams and Thomas Stockley as his securities.75 It appears from the will that John was living at Robert Thompson’s at the time he made his will. As Robert Thompson sued John Prettyman, Jr.,76 as the administrator of the estate, and John Jr, as administrator, sued Robert Thompson.77 The suit by Thompson was dismissed on 21 December 1688 since there was no cause of action.58 It is also apparent from court case against John Jr that some of John Sr’s cattle were in Northampton County at John Greene’s and Morgan Williams.79 It appears that John Greene lived just south of Willis Wharf on seaboard in Northampton County.80 We have given this John the title John I.
 
Residence*21 February 1638/39He lived on 21 February 1638/39 at Maryland.1 
Residence31 August 1643He lived on 31 August 1643 at Virginia.1 

Family 1

 Mary (?)
Marriage*He married Mary (?).  
Children 1.John Prettyman+ b. c 1653, d. c 1723
 2.Mary Prettyman b. c 1656
 3.William Prettyman b. c 1659

Family 2

 Mary (?)
Marriage*John Prettyman married Mary (?).  
Child 1.(?) (?) Prettyman1 b. c 1656

Citations

  1. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.

David Albert Brown

M, b. 30 April 1903, d. 26 February 2001
Birth*30 April 1903David Albert Brown was born on 30 April 1903 at Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio.1,2 
He was the son of Elmer Brown and Daisy Ellen Moats.1,3,2 
Marriage*1 November 1923David Albert Brown married, at age 20, Lexie Belle Watters, age 17, daughter of Edward Montwayne Watters and Martha Neal, on Thursday, 1 November 1923 at Denver, Ross County, Ohio, Married Lexie (age 17) west of Brownsville on Rt 772 at Methodist Ministers House.1,4
 
Death*26 February 2001David Albert Brown died on 26 February 2001 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, at age 97.3 
Burial*3 March 2001He was buried on 3 March 2001 at New Evergreen Cemetery, Pike County, Ohio.5 
Note*He Born on Prosperity Road,
Married Lexie Bell Watters (age 17) on Nov 1923 west of Brownsville on Rt 772 at Methodist ministers house.
 
Name Variation13 January 1920 As of 13 January 1920, David Albert Brown was also known as Albert Brown.6,7 
Name Variation6 April 1940 As of 6 April 1940, David Albert Brown was also known as David A Brown.8 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens191019 April 1910Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio9
Cens192013 January 1920Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio7
Cens193022 April 1930Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio10
Cens193022 April 1930Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio11
Cens19406 April 1940Oak Valley Road, Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio8

Occupation

Occupation22 April 1930Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, listed as a farmer.10

Family

 Lexie Belle Watters b. 26 Oct 1906, d. 21 Jan 2005
Marriage*1 November 1923David Albert Brown married, at age 20, Lexie Belle Watters, age 17, daughter of Edward Montwayne Watters and Martha Neal, on Thursday, 1 November 1923 at Denver, Ross County, Ohio, Married Lexie (age 17) west of Brownsville on Rt 772 at Methodist Ministers House.1,4
 
Children 1.Zeda Belle Brown+12 b. 10 Sep 1924
 2.Alberta Louise Brown+12 b. 14 Feb 1929
 3.Robert Bernard Brown+5 b. 9 Feb 1933, d. 25 Nov 1997
 4.Donald Ray Brown+12 b. 23 Apr 1935
 5.David Eugene Brown+3 b. 21 Aug 1938, d. 8 Sep 1993
 6.Anne Brown13 b. 3 Nov 1942, d. 3 Nov 1942
 7.Thomas Alfred Brown+5 b. 2 Mar 1944, d. 11 Jan 1998
 8.Larry Joe Brown+ b. 2 Jul 1949

Citations

  1. [S43] Interview, unknown informant, Nov 25, 2003.
  2. [S343] D A Brown entry, unknown record type 32 (May 11, 1904).
  3. [S1] Unknown author, Chillicothe Gazette.
  4. [S462] Marriage Certificate - David Brown & Lexie Watters: entry for Brown-Watters, Nov 1, 1923 unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  5. [S41] Unknown author, Funeral Program.
  6. [S66] Unknown author, U.S. Census 1930, Series: T626 Roll: 1861 Page: 7B.
  7. [S114] 1920 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 14, sheet 4b dwell. 93, fam. 93, Elmer Brown.
  8. [S261] 1940 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, ED 66-12, sheet 4B dwell. 84, fam. 84, David A Brown.
  9. [S117] 1910 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, sheet 183 dwell. 37, fam. 37, Elmer Brown.
  10. [S115] 1930 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 66-10, sheet 7B dwell. 147, fam. 147, Albert Brown.
  11. [S116] 1930 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 66-10, sheet 7A dwell. 147, fam. 147, Elmer Brown.
  12. [S395] Interview, Gary Walker.
  13. [S43] Interview, unknown informant, Nov 26 2003.

(?) Temperance

F
Marriage*(?) Temperance married William Prettyman, son of John Prettyman and (?) (?).  

Family

 William Prettyman b. c 1675, d. c 1743

John Prettyman1

M, b. circa 1653, d. circa 1723
Birth*circa 1653John Prettyman was born circa 1653 at Accomack, Northampton County, Virginia. 
Birthcirca 1653He was born circa 1653 at Northampton, Accomack County, Virginia.1 
He was the son of John Prettyman and Mary (?). 
Marriage*John Prettyman married (?) (?).  
Marriage*17 March 1690/91John Prettyman married Mary Marriner on Saturday, 17 March 1690/91.1 
Death*circa 1723John Prettyman died circa 1723 at Tower Hill, Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 
Death24 March 1723/24He died on 24 March 1723/24.1 
Probate*31 March 1724His estate was probated on 31 March 1724 at Sussex County, Delaware.2 
Note*He Or possibly Died 1723
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Mary Marriner was sued in Accomack County, VA on 20 Sep 1693, but because she was married to John Prittiman the suit was dismissed.85 Mary Marriner testified in court on 19 May 1675 that she was aged about 26 years.86 Richard Marriner and Mary Marriner deeded their interest in land of Henry Sudbury in 1678.87 It appears that Richard Marriner died by 17 March 1690/91 as he was sued in Accomack County and could not be found by the sheriff.88 Richard Marriner sued on 17 Oct 1664 in Accomack County for his freedom, and he testified he was imported as servant 5years before [1659].89 On 21 November 1694, John Prettiman sued John Bloxsom for 520 pounds of tobacco.90 Giving a deposition in this case on 20 March 1694/95 was George Mariner. George, aged about 23 years, stated sometime in October 1693, He was at the house of Jno. Prettiman, his "father-in-law [step-father], when John Bloxum agreed to pay 30 pounds of tobacco per head to winter cattle. Another deposition given in support of Prettyman was by Edward Moore, aged about 56 years. The court found that in 1693 John Bloxum Sr., pastured 15 head of cattle on Prettiman’s plantation at Messango, and awarded Prettiman 420 pounds of tobacco.91

In Accomack County, Virginia John sued Howell Glading on 7 February 1683/4.92 In 1683 William Anderson sued John Prettiman, Jr for trespass. In this court case Roger Milles, 48 years old, on 3 July 1683, testified that about last November he was at John Priteman’s house at Messongo where John Pretteman, Jr, told him about a large white stray horse, side hobbled with a small cord and very much galled. Roger advised Prettiman to ride the horse to John Baylie’s or some place where he might hear of an owner. Two or three days later when Roger saw Prettiman on the horse at Hunting Creek Mill, he told Prettiman that it was William Anderson’s horse. Xopher Roberts, 25 years old, testified that some days before Christmas John Prettyman yelled over a creek to Roberts to help a horse, they thought it was William Anderson’s, out of an otter hole. Three days later three of Mr. Anderson’s servants came and inquired about the horse, and Roberts showed them where it was located. They led with a rope the horse about three quarters of a mile and then tied him for fear of his rambling before they came back again, and they pretended they were bound to Matchetanck before they could go home. Roberts believed the horse might have done fine if they had taken it home or turned it loose. Later he saw the horse lying dead not more than ten yards from the place they had tied him. A jury with Henry Curtis, foreman, Thomas Bagwell, John Bayley, Richard Bundick, Robert Burton, William Burton, Thomas Crippin, Isaac Dix, Arthur Frame, William Jarman, John Rowles and John Wheeler found for Prettiman. The court confirmed the verdict and dismissed the suit with Anderson paying the court costs. Anderson appealed the judgment to the next general court with John Parker as his security. Prettiman presented Cap. Henry Curtis as his security.93

On 7 July 1683, the Accomack Court appointed John Prettiman, Jr as Surveyor to care for necks and roads from the School House Branch to the wading place at the head of Messongo Creek up to the road.94 On 6 February 1683/4 as John Prettiman, Jr he admitted to owing 1105 pounds of tobacco to William Parker as the assignee of Peter Parker, and the Accomack Court ordered him to pay the debt and court costs.95 On 7 July 1685, Cantus Bence admitted owing Mr. George Nicholas Hack 457 pounds of tobacco. The court accepted John Prettiman, Jr as security for Bence’s payment at the next court.96 John Prettiman Jr, on 2 September 1685, requested to be discharged from his office of surveyor as he had served two years, and Richard Hinman was appointed surveyor in his place.97 He must have continued to serve as he, as John Prettiman, surveyor, presented, Robert Burton, Timothy Coes man, Morris Denis, John Gener, Richard Hinman, Richard Hinman’s man, George Johnson’s man, Denis Morrice, Denis Morrice’s son, John, and George West for not clearing the roads.98 The court, on 3 February 1685/6, because of their defect to clear the road from Morris Dennis’ to William Aylworth’s and to the head of Messongo and each person was to pay court charges.99

On 7 July 1686, John Kiggin was convicted of petty larceny and Constable William Willet was to convey him to Cap. Richard Hill’s where he was to receive ten lashes. Willet was then to convey him to John Prettiman, Constable. Prettiman was to take him to Mr. William Anderson’ where he was to receive another ten lashes. Kiggin was a servant of Richard Swetman of Talbot County, Maryland. Prettiman was then to take him to the sheriff of Somerset County [Maryland]. Prettiman was to take care to secure the irons on Kiggin and return them to the jailer of this county.100 John petitioned on 21 June 1687 to be discharged from his office of Constable, and Sebastian Delastatius was appointed in his place.101

On 2 April 1688, John petitioned the court and was granted the administration of the estate of his late father, John Prettiman, who died intestate.102 His securities were Henry Williams and Thomas Stockley. He was also appointed to the Accomack County Grand Jury, on 2 April 1688, for the coming year101 He gave his deposition on 20 September 1688 as John Prettiman, 35 years old, and testified that he was present when John Cole and Ben Eyre swapped horses. Eyre was to give John Cole a two year old sheep to boot. Eyre asked for two allowances of food one for himself and one for Prettiman.103 On 21 December, John was sued by Robert Thompson apparently as administrator of his father estate, and since no cause of action was apparent the suit was dismissed.104

On 16 March 1688/89, Charles Holden on behalf of himself and the King informed the court that John Prettiman transported six head of cattle out of Northampton County without giving notice to four of the nearest inhabitants so special notice could be taken of the ear marks and color of the cattle. Prettiman appeared and pleaded that he was not guilty and put himself upon the judgment of the court. Morgan Williams, on 14 September 1688, testified that at his plantation or pen was a cow and year old heifer belonging to John Prettyman Sr that were driven away by John Prettyman Jr. John Green testified that there were two cows and two heifers, and he did not know who drove them away or what became of them. Alice Green, wife of John Green, testified that at her husbands pen or plantation were two cows, a heifer and a steer belonging to John Prettman Sr. John Glading, age 24, testified on 21 November 1688 that last summer he helped John Prettyman drive seven head of cattle out of Northampton County. Two of the cattle belonged to Morgan Williams. He helped drive the remaining five almost to Prettyman’s plantation, and when night approached he left Prettyman to drive them on alone. He heard that these cattle were in dispute between Robert Thornton and John Prettiman.104 The court after considering the law and the depositions produced by Holden judged Prettiman not guilty and ordered that the suit be dismissed.105 John, on 20 March 1688/9, as administrator of the estate of John Prettiman, decd, sued Robert Thompson.106

On 18 September 1689, Lt Col John West sued William Anderson over a 3 year old stallion declaring that Anderson "took him up". West alleged that the horse broke from Roger Crotof [servant of John Prettyman] employed to break the horse as Roger was riding him along the road. The horse ran off with a rope around his neck and bridle. Anderson admitted taking up the horse. The court found for West. John Prittman, on 21 November 1689, testified that his servant, Roger Crotuff, brought home a 3 year old stallion. Crotuff claimed he was to break the horse for its owner, Mr. Brooks. Prittiman seeing the horse was docked and had a mark on him questioned his servant, but Crotuff maintained that Brookes’ mare had the colt the year he lived there. This would have made the horse only two years old. Prettiman also said that Roger is a person of very evil fame and badly indicted to lying and cheating and of strife and differences amongst the neighborhood. When he bought Crotuff from Colonel West; West then said Crotuff to be greatest rogue and liar in nature and such a one as was neither to be trusted nor believed in any matter. Also on 21 November 1689, Roger Crotoufe, 25 years old, testified that three years ago he went to live at Mr Brooks house. He was often employed by Brooks to drive his horses from his plantation into the marshes. Among the horses was a mare that Brooks had purchased from Howell Glading. The mare had a three or four month old horse colt. Last June Lt Col West hired him to break the horse and he was thrown by the horse and it ran away.107 Probably as a result of this suit; John Brooks with his wife and Roger Crotuff, servant of John Prittman, were bound to the court by virtue of a precept signed by Lt Col John West, Capt William Curtis and Mr Joseph Robinson at the complaint of Prittiman. It appeared to the court that Prittiman was in apparent danger of his life and utter ruin. Prittiman swore that he believed they were conspiring against him. The accused were ordered to the county’s prison till they found security for keeping the peace. Crotuff confessed that they had wickedly combined to destroy the said Prettiman108 Roger Crotofe, former servant of Colonel John West, volunteered to give John Prettiman, Jr one year more of service than the four years for which he was bought.109 Crotofe gave as his reason for the gift of service that Prettiman bought him from his late master for the time of four years.

On 19 March 1689/90 John purchased 140 acres of land on Messongo Creek in Accomack County, Virginia from Dorcus Aylworth, executrix of William Aylworth.110 John purchased this land for one horse, one cow and calf, two barrows [male hogs] and one sow.110 On 5 October 1703 as John Prittiman of Sussex County, Pennsylvania [Delaware], he sold this land to John Morris for 6890 pounds of tobacco.111 A question is on what land was John living on before this purchase of land. His father’s land on Messongo had been sold in 1677 to John Michaels, and the last of his father’s land in Northampton County had been sold in 1683. So from 1677 to 1690 it appears that John was living in Messongo area and owned no land, and question is was he leasing land or was he living on his wife’s or father-in-laws land.

On 17 September 1691 John with John Stratton was a witness to the deed of Thomas Gillett, planter, to John Dyer of Sussex County, Pennsylvania for 200 acres of land where Gillett was then living.112 This land was south of Wattsville, Virginia.113 On 21 June 1692 John with Robert Scott and Robert Pitt was a witness to the deed of John Stratton, gentleman to John Lawes, tailor, of 200 acres on southern branch of Forked Neck.114 This land at its north edge bordered Temperanceville, Virginia, and on the southern part of the land the present town of Hallwood is located.115 Then on 15 November 1692, John with Ed Brotherton and John Blockson was a witness to the deed of 100 acres and at the head of Back Creek by John Abot Sr to his grandson, John Abot, son of Robert Abot.116 This land is just north of Parksley, Virginia.117 In 1688, 1689 and 1690, John is on the Accomack County, Virginia tithables list with two tithables. In 1691, 1692, 1693, 1694 and 1695, John only has one tithable.36

Robert Burton, on 16 February 1691/92 petitioned the Accomack Court to be discharged from the office of constable as he had served three years. John Prettiman was appointed in his place.118 As Mr. John Prettiman he served on the Accomack County jury 18 February 1691/92 to 20 December 1693.119 Constable John Prettiman on 22 March 1692/93, complained to the court that John Bloxum had "violently and insolently demeaned himself towards him" while he was executing a warrant issued by Mr. William Anderson. The court considered tht the action was done in contempt and fined Bloxum 400 pounds of tobacco, court costs and he was to be taken into custody till giving bond for his good behavior.120 On behalf of himself and his neighbors, John Prettiman, on 2 October 1693, petitioned the court that all of the roads between Muddy Creek and Messango were very foul and much required clearing which was neglected by the remissness of the overseers in those precincts. The roads between Messango and Pocomoke and also between Assawamon and Samuel Tayler’s bridge on the sea had also been neglected. It was ordered that the surveyors in the above precincts clear the highways and repair the bridges before the next court,and sheriff was to give them the order.121 Henry Brookes, on 18 December 1693, as surveyor of the highways in the upper precincts of the county, petitioned the court that he had obtained a warrant from Mr. William Burton, Justice of Peace, for Constable John Prittiman to notify all tithable persons to clear the highways. Prittiman did not do it, so it was ordered that he be summoned to the next court.122 John Bloxum, in May 1694, accused Elizabeth Morris of illegally taking a calf belonging to Bloxum. Constable John Prettiman on a warrant made a search and found the calf in Elizabeth’s possession.123 John Kelly sued John Prettiman for assault and battery, and Prettiman confessed the fact. The Court, on 20 June 1694, ordered that Prettiman pay Kelly 25 pounds of tobacco.124 On 18 September 1694, John Prettiman sued John Bloxum for 420 pounds of tobacco, and Bluxom had obtained a nonsuit against Prettiman. Prettiman presented 52 pounds of tobacco to Court in payment of the fine on 20 February 1694/95.125 John Morris and John Prettiman sued each other in November 1695 and the suits were dismissed. Prettiman failed to appear on his suit on 18 December 1695.126 On 18 December 1695, Sheriff Capt. George Parker brought action against John Prettiman for 1718 pounds of tobacco, but the case was dismissed because Parker failed to appear to prosecute.127

John’s son, John, testifying in the Maryland and Pennsylvania border dispute stated "that his father about 43 years ago [1696] removed from Virginia and came into the Inlet near Fenick’s Island, and loaded his goods upon the same Island; and that he this Deponent resided on the said Island and in the neighborhood thereof for a month or six weeks."128 It appears that John may have moved to Sussex County, Pennsylvania [Delaware] in 1695. There was filed with the Accomack County Court a list of the cattle that John took out of a pen on Messongo and transported out of Accomack County on 5 September 1695. The livestock he took out of the county was two black horses six years old; four cows and calfs; three cowes with a yearling; one four year old bull; one two year old steer and three two year old heifers.129 James Davis, George Gwine, Joseph Glading and Ingold viewed the cattle before they were taken out of the county. That he moved to Sussex County in 1695 is further indicated by Accomack County Court records on 19 December 1695. Capt. Thomas Welburene sued John in Accomack County for 565 pounds of tobacco, but Prettiman could not be found. Attachment was granted against Prettiman’s estate to pay the debt and court costs.130 By 1 March 1697/8 John was overseer of the highways to the Indian River in Sussex County as he was presented to the court for not mending the bridges and clearing the roads.131. In 1698 he was on the Grand Jury for Sussex.132 On 5 September 1699, John served on jury, and in 1709 was on the Grand Jury with his son John.133

On 2 March 1696/7 John Prettyman purchased 250 acres of land from John Stuckbury called "Hooknorton" on North side of Indian River in Sussex County, Delaware.134 Then on 8 December 1697, John Prettyman purchased 200 acres of the 400 acres of land called "Tower Hill" from James Peterkin on Pagan Creek in Sussex County.135 On 2 September 1701 as John Prittiman Sr, Yeoman, he deeded for 50 pounds 250 acres of "Hook Norton" to John Prittiman Jr Planter.136 The deed describes the land in Sussex County as back in the woods on north side of Indian River and land beginning on a branch of Back Creek and near the tract of land called "Shotton Hill".

We have found no record of the name of John’s first wife, but we believe she is the mother of all his children. We have based the ages of John’s sons on when they first performed jury service in Sussex County. John’s son, John, first served on a jury in 1699 when he was 22 years old. We have assumed that a man started service on a jury at age 21, and for William we have also used the fact that he owned land in 1701. We have given John the title John II. John made his will on 24 March 1723/24 and it was probated on 31 March 1723/4.

"In the Name of God Amen I John Prettyman Senr of this County of Susex being in Great misery of body but of Sound and perfect mind and Memory praise be therefore given to Almighty God do make and Ordain this my present Last will and Testament in manner and form Following that is to Say First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God hoping Through the merrits death and passion of my Savour Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins and to Inherit Everlasting Life and my body I Commit to the Earth to be decently buried at the Discreation of Executors hereafter named and as Touching the Dispossition of all Such Temporal Estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon mee I Give and Dispose thereof as Followeth

Imprs. Item I Give and bequeath to my Grandson John Pretteman Son of William Pretteman my tract of Land that I now Live on with all the Houses and Cleard Ground and Orchard thereon to belonging to be Enjoyed by him and his Male Heirs forever and not to be sold to no other person Except it be to some of his brothers and further my will is that the said Land be and remain in the hands of my Son William Pretteman Till my Grandson John arives to the age of Twenty years, and then my Grandson aforesaid to be fully possessed with the same him and his male Heirs forever, and in case he dyeth with out any heir as aforesaid Then it shall go and Desend to my Grandson James Pretteman Son of William Pretteman and his Heirs forever aforesaid.

Item I Give and bequeath to my Grandaughter Ann West one Linning wheel and one wooling wheel

Item I Give all the rest of my moveable Estate to my Two Sons and my Daughter that is to say John Pretteman William Pretteman and Mary Day to be Equally devided between them except my Han Mill and Grinstone and then I Give and bequeath to my Grandson John Pretteman not to be removed if the plantation and also I appoint my Two well beloved sons and my well bellved Daughter Joynt and Sole Executors of this my Last will and Testament and I do hereby utterly Disallow Revoke and Disannull all and Every other former Testaments wills Legacies and Executors by me in any ways before this Time named willed and bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal Published Pronounced and declared by the said John Pretteman Senr as his Last will and Testament in the presence of us the subscribers this 24th day of

March 1723/4 John Preteman (Seal) [witness] John (X) West, Ann Handzor Anderson Parker137

In his will John did not mention his sons, Robert and Thomas, who died before he did. The will of Thomas Prettyman Sr made on 24 December 1719 and probated on 17 July 1719 mentions his brothers William, Robert and John Prettyman.138 Who is the grand daughter Ann West mentioned in John’s will? It appears that she could not be a daughter of one of John’s sons. We feel that she was probably the daughter of a deceased daughter of John.
 
Will*24 March 1724He left a will on 24 March 1724 at Sussex County, Delaware.2 

Family 1

 (?) (?)
Marriage*He married (?) (?).  
Children 1.William Prettyman+ b. c 1675, d. c 1743
 2.John Prettyman+ b. c 1677
 3.Mary Prettyman b. 1681
 4.Robert Prettyman+1 b. c 1683, d. 13 Jul 1721
 5.Robert Prettyman+ b. c 1683, d. 13 Jul 1721
 6.Thomas Prettyman+1 b. c 1685, d. 17 May 1719
 7.Thomas Prettyman+ b. c 1685, d. 17 May 1719
 8.(?) (?) Prettyman+ b. 1689

Family 2

 Mary Marriner
Marriage*17 March 1690/91John Prettyman married Mary Marriner on Saturday, 17 March 1690/91.1 

Citations

  1. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S419] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll

(?) (?)

F
Marriage*(?) (?) married John Prettyman, son of John Prettyman and Mary (?).  

Family

 John Prettyman b. c 1653, d. c 1723
Children 1.William Prettyman+ b. c 1675, d. c 1743
 2.John Prettyman+ b. c 1677
 3.Mary Prettyman b. 1681
 4.Robert Prettyman+ b. c 1683, d. 13 Jul 1721
 5.Thomas Prettyman+ b. c 1685, d. 17 May 1719
 6.(?) (?) Prettyman+ b. 1689

William Prettyman1

M, b. circa 1675, d. circa 1743
Birth*circa 1675William Prettyman was born circa 1675 at Sussex County, Delaware. 
He was the son of John Prettyman and (?) (?). 
Birthcirca 1679William Prettyman was born circa 1679 at Accomack, Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married an unknown person.  
Marriage*He married (?) Temperance.  
Marriage*William Prettyman married Temperance (?).  
Marriage*circa 4 March 1706/7William Prettyman married Frances Enloe circa 4 March 1706/7 at Sussex County, Delaware.1,2 
Marriage*circa 1724William Prettyman married Elizabeth Waples Burton, daughter of Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton, circa 1724. 
Marriageafter 19 November 1719William Prettyman married Elizabeth Waples Burton, daughter of Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton, after 19 November 1719.1 
Death*circa 1743William Prettyman died circa 1743 at Lewes, Delaware. 
Death5 May 1747He died on 5 May 1747 at Sussex County, Delaware.1 
Note*He [Main.FTW]

In 1704, he was mentioned in the court records as William Prittiman when Morris Edwards paid Anderson Parker 40 shillings.168 William served on the jury in Sussex County in 1706/7 and 1710, and was witness for Queen on 1 November 1709.169 He was among the subscribers in 1732 who pledged to help purchase the plantation of Samuel Davis in Angola Neck for William Becket, Church of England missionary at Lewes, and minister of St. Peter’s and St. George’s churches.170

He purchased 200 acres of "Corn Curry" and deeded it to his brother, Thomas, on 8 May 1719 in exchange for "Tower Hill".171 He purchased on 3 February 1719 30 acres of marsh on the southeast side of Cold Spring Creek from Francis Cornwall for two pounds, and he purchase another 30 acres from Francis Cornwall on 3 April 1719172 These transactions may be only one and 3 February 1719 is when he purchased land, and 3 April 1719 appears to be when Cornwall acknowledged the sale in Court. He purchased on 1 February 1725 242 acres of "Bottle & Cake" from John Parsons. This land was on west side of Herring Creek and bordered William Hanzer, Aminadab Hanzer, and Jacob Burton.173 On 3 December 1734, William Burton sold to William Prettyman 775 acres of land on Indian River in Sussex County called "Cheat".174 William Burton was the son of Joseph Burton and Elizabeth Burton, and the stepson of William Prettyman. On 28 January 1735/36, William had this land resurveyed to make 1750 acres of land and now called "Honesty".175 This land was west of Angola Neck area and was bordered on the southeast by the Indian River, southwest by Southerns Creek and northeast by Stevens Creek. On 30 March 1742 William Prettyman, Yeoman, sold to Thomas Waples 260 acres of "Cheat".102a At the same time he sold to Burton Waples 140 acres of "Cheat". On 5 May 1747, he sold an additional 100 acres of "Cheat" to Thomas Waples.176

It appears that William was married at least three times. In his will, John (II) Prettyman gave his land "Tower Hill" to his grandson, John, son of William. This land was to remain with William until John became 20 years of age. William deeded "Tower Hill" to John on 14 March 1734/5.177 If John was 20 years of age in 1734/5 then he was born in 1714/15. William did not marry Elizabeth Burton until after 19 November 1719 as Elizabeth’s first husband, Joseph Burton, made his will on that date and it was probated on 25 February 1719/20.178 Elizabeth’s father, Robert Burton, in his will, made 16 September 1724 and probated on 16 October 1725, mentions his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of William Prettyman, and he also mentioned Elizabeth’s first husband, Joseph Burton.179 If John was born in 1714/15, Elizabeth Burton could not have been his mother. We believe that William married first by 4 March 1707 Frances the widow of Anthony Enloe. On that date as Frances Prettyman, the widow of Anthony Enloe, she appeared in Court on the estate of Anthony.180 Anthony Enloe in his will probated 10 Apr 1703 mentions wife Frances and daughter Elizabeth Inlows.181 The quit rents of Sussex County for March 1705/1706 shows Widow Inloss(Enloe) holding land of Anthony182, and William must have married her after this date and before 4 March 1707? On 4 March 1707, "Frances Prettyman, formerly the widow of Anthony Inlows, deceased, and executrix of his last will & testament came into Court."180 Elizabeth Burton Burton Prettyman has been referred to by many researchers incorrectly as Elizabeth Waples Burton. There is no record showing her as Elizabeth Waples Burton as she is referred to in all the records as Elizabeth Burton. In 1739 William Prittiman was cited for not appearing in court to exhibit his son’s, William, estate.183

William made his will on 20 February 1743/44 and it was probated 25 November 1748.184
In the name of God Amen this Twentyth day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and forty three …William Prettyman in the county of Sussex in the province of Pennsylvania being weak in body ……………
Item I give bequeath and Devise unto my beloved son Isaac Prettyman three hundred acres of land being part of the tract where I now live …Beginning on a post in a …west side my Dwelling house near on the River....my head line Between Thomas Waples & me…with my line & William Waples…provided my son Isaac shoulddie without Issue Then the said land ..unto my two sons Thomas Prettyman & Robert Prettyman and Their heirs forever to be equally Divided Between them.
Item I give bequeath and Devise unto my beloved son Robert Prettyman all the Land and Marsh that belongs to me Lying and being on the William Prettymanester most side of a Creek called Back Creek. Beginning at… mouth of the aforesaid Back Creek ..binding on the River to Cabbin Neck Gut.. binding River to the Road that runs from William Waples to the plantation formerly owned by Robt Burton Senr Deceased… If my said son Robert should die with out issue then the said land should go to my two sons Thomas Prettyman & Isaac Prettyman
Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Thomas Prettyman all the rest and residue of my Lands
Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John Prettyman seven shillings….
Item I give and bequeath unto my two sons Thomas Prettyman & Robert Prettyman one Negro man called Cope…
Item I give and bequeath unto my Three Daughters named Betty Prettyman Ann Prettyman & Comfort Prettyman one Negro Girl named Sarah….
Item I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my personal estate not before given …. Be equally Divided amongst my Children hereafter named (Sons) Thomas Prettyman Robert Prettyman Isaac Pretyman Joseph Prettyman and Jacob Prettyman Comfort Prettyman and Temperance Prettyman….. Lastly I constitute and appoint my Three sons (named) Thomas Prettyman Robert Prettyman Isaac Prettyman my sole & only executors…….

Temperance Prettyman on 10 April 1750 as widow and relict of William Prettyman of Sussex County, Yeoman, deceased appeared in court and made complaint that her deceased husband, William, bequested to his three sons, Thomas, Robert and Isaac Prettyman, but her name was not mentioned in the will and she has the right of dower.185 We have titled William as William II. Probably children by Frances Inloe.
 
(Heir) Will24 March 1724He was named an heir in the will of John Prettyman dated 24 March 1724 at Sussex County, Delaware.3 

Family 1

 (?) Temperance
Marriage*William Prettyman married (?) Temperance.  

Family 2

 Elizabeth Waples Burton
Marriageafter 19 November 1719William Prettyman married Elizabeth Waples Burton, daughter of Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton, after 19 November 1719.1 
Marriage*circa 1724William Prettyman married Elizabeth Waples Burton, daughter of Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton, circa 1724. 
Children 1.John Prettyman+4,1 b. c 1708, d. b 12 Mar 1754
 2.John Prettyman+ b. c 1708, d. b 12 Mar 1754
 3.Elizabeth Prettyman1 b. c 1722
 4.Robert Prettyman1 b. 3 Aug 1724, d. b 20 Feb 1743/44
 5.Comfort Prettyman1 b. c 1726

Family 3

 Frances Enloe
Marriage*circa 4 March 1706/7William Prettyman married Frances Enloe circa 4 March 1706/7 at Sussex County, Delaware.1,2 
Children 1.Isaac Prettyman1 b. c 1710
 2.Thomas Prettyman1 b. c 1712, d. c 1763
 3.James Prettyman1 b. c 1716, d. b 20 Feb 1743/44
 4.William Prettyman+1 b. c 1718, d. 1739

Family 4

 Temperance (?) b. c 1706, d. 30 Jun 1769
Marriage*William Prettyman married Temperance (?).  
Children 1.Ann Prettyman1 b. 14 Oct 1731
 2.Joseph Prettyman1 b. c 1733
 3.Jacob Prettyman1 b. c 1735
 4.Temperance Prettyman1 b. c 1738

Citations

  1. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S468] C. H. B. Turner, Some Records of Sussex County Delaware, Page 131.
  3. [S419] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S9] William Leatherbury, Descendants of Thomas Leatherbury.

Elizabeth Waples Burton

F
Birth*Elizabeth Waples Burton was born at Sussex County, Delaware. 
She was the daughter of Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton. 
Marriage*Elizabeth Waples Burton married Joseph Burton, son of Captain William Burton and Ann Stratton.  
Marriageafter 19 November 1719Elizabeth Waples Burton married William Prettyman, son of John Prettyman and (?) (?), after 19 November 1719.1 
Marriagecirca 1724Elizabeth Waples Burton married William Prettyman, son of John Prettyman and (?) (?), circa 1724. 
Death*Elizabeth Waples Burton died at Sussex County, Delaware. 
Note*She Possible Elizabeth Barratt - Granddaughter or Phillip Barratt
if so then Had son Wesley A Prettyman

[Brøderbund Family Archive #314, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1820, Date of Import: Sep 5, 2001, Internal Ref. #1.314.1.853.154]

Individual: Burton, Elizabeth
County/State: Sussex Co., DE
Location: Cedar Creek Hundre
Year: 1828

Individual: Burton, Elizbeth
County/State: Sussex Co., DE
Location: Indian River Hundr

Individual: Prettyman, Elizabeth
County/State: Sussex Co., DE
Location: Indian River
Page #: 212
Year: 1820. 
Name Variation Elizabeth Waples Burton was also known as Elizabeth Burton.1 
Name Variation Elizabeth Waples Burton was also known as Elizabeth Prettyman. 
Name Variation Elizabeth Waples Burton was also known as Elizbeth Burton. 

Family 1

 Joseph Burton b. c 1685, d. 19 Nov 1719
Marriage*She married Joseph Burton, son of Captain William Burton and Ann Stratton.  
Children 1.Ann Catherine Burton
 2.Cornelius Burton
 3.Jacob Burton
 4.Joseph Burton

Family 2

 William Prettyman b. c 1675, d. c 1743
Marriageafter 19 November 1719Elizabeth Waples Burton married William Prettyman, son of John Prettyman and (?) (?), after 19 November 1719.1 
Marriagecirca 1724Elizabeth Waples Burton married William Prettyman, son of John Prettyman and (?) (?), circa 1724. 
Children 1.John Prettyman+ b. c 1708, d. b 12 Mar 1754
 2.Elizabeth Prettyman1 b. c 1722
 3.Robert Prettyman1 b. 3 Aug 1724, d. b 20 Feb 1743/44
 4.Comfort Prettyman1 b. c 1726

Citations

  1. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.

John Prettyman

M, b. circa 1708, d. before 12 March 1754
Birth*John Prettyman was born at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 
Birth*circa 1708He was born circa 1708.1 
Birth*circa 1708He was born circa 1708 at Sussex County, Delaware.2,1 
He was the son of William Prettyman and Elizabeth Waples Burton. 
Marriage*John Prettyman married Comfort Leatherbury, daughter of Perry Leatherbury and Comfort Bagwell, America.2,1 
Marriage*John Prettyman married (?) (?).  
Death*23 February 1754John Prettyman died on 23 February 1754. 
Death*before 12 March 1754He died before 12 March 1754 at Sussex County, Delaware.2,1 
Burial*circa 12 March 1754He was buried circa 12 March 1754 at Sussex County, Delaware.2,1 
Probate*12 March 1754His estate was probated on 12 March 1754 at Sussex County, Delaware.3 
Name Variation John Prettyman was also known as John Prettyman.2,1 
(Heir) Will24 March 1724He was named an heir in the will of John Prettyman dated 24 March 1724 at Sussex County, Delaware.4 
Will*23 February 1754John Prettyman left a will on 23 February 1754 at Sussex County, Delaware.3 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens1810August 1810New Point, Wood County, Virginia5

Family 1

 Comfort Leatherbury
Marriage*John Prettyman married Comfort Leatherbury, daughter of Perry Leatherbury and Comfort Bagwell, America.2,1 
Children 1.William Prettyman+2,1 b. c 1738, d. b 19 Feb 1770
 2.Ann Prettyman2,1 b. c 1740
 3.Sarah Prettyman2,1 b. c 1742
 4.Eleanor Prettyman2,1 b. c 1744
 5.John Prettyman+2,1 b. c 1746, d. b 17 Dec 1799
 6.Perry Prettyman2,1 b. c 1748
 7.Elizabeth Ann Prettyman2,1 b. c 1750

Family 2

 (?) (?)
Marriage*John Prettyman married (?) (?).  
Children 1.John Prettyman3
 2.Perry Prettyman3
 3.Ann Prettyman3
 4.Sarah Prettyman3
 5.Elinor Prettyman3
 6.Elizabeth Prettyman3
 7.William Prettyman+ b. c 1738, d. c 1772

Citations

  1. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S9] William Leatherbury, Descendants of Thomas Leatherbury.
  3. [S418] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S419] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  5. [S217] 1810 U.S. Census, Wood County, Virginia, pop. sch., New Point, Ezekiel Barnes.

Robert Burton

M, b. circa 1647, d. between 16 December 1724 and 16 October 1725
Birth*circa 1647Robert Burton was born circa 1647 at Shropshire, England. 
He was the son of William Burton. 
Marriage*11 February 1676Robert Burton married Catherine Cotton, daughter of William Cotton and Ann Graves, on Tuesday, 11 February 1676 at Accomac County, Virginia.1 
Death*between 16 December 1724 and 16 October 1725Robert Burton died between 16 December 1724 and 16 October 1725 at Sussex County, Delaware.2 
Probate*16 October 1725His estate was probated on 16 October 1725 at Sussex County, Delaware.2 
Name Variation Robert Burton was also known as Robert Spencer until abt 1676. 
Will*16 December 1724He left a will on 16 December 1724 at Sussex County, Delaware.2 

Occupation

OccupationMerchant / Farmer (Tobacco)

Family

 Catherine Cotton d. 19 Feb 1708/9
Marriage*11 February 1676Robert Burton married Catherine Cotton, daughter of William Cotton and Ann Graves, on Tuesday, 11 February 1676 at Accomac County, Virginia.1 
Children 1.Catherine Burton+ d. b 12 Mar 1720
 2.Robert Burton+ d. 25 Apr 1724
 3.Elizabeth Waples Burton+
 4.William T Burton+ b. 19 Nov 1677, d. c 1745

Citations

  1. [S675] Ancestry.com. Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850 (DATABASE ON-LINE). Marriage between Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton. Viewed on June 22, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1997.
  2. [S674] Ancestry.com. Robert Burton, Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800 [DATABASE ON-LINE], accessed on June 22, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.

Catherine Cotton

F, d. 19 February 1708/9
Birth*Catherine Cotton was born at Virginia. 
She was the daughter of William Cotton and Ann Graves. 
Marriage*11 February 1676Catherine Cotton married Robert Burton, son of William Burton, on Tuesday, 11 February 1676 at Accomac County, Virginia.1 
Death*19 February 1708/9Catherine Cotton died on 19 February 1708/9 at Sussex County, Delaware. 
Married Name11 February 1675/76 As of 11 February 1675/76,her married name was Burton. 
(Heir & Executor) Will16 December 1724She was named an executrix and an heir in the will of Robert Burton dated 16 December 1724 at Sussex County, Delaware.2 

Family

 Robert Burton b. c 1647, d. bt 16 Dec 1724 - 16 Oct 1725
Children 1.Catherine Burton+ d. b 12 Mar 1720
 2.Robert Burton+ d. 25 Apr 1724
 3.Elizabeth Waples Burton+
 4.William T Burton+ b. 19 Nov 1677, d. c 1745

Citations

  1. [S675] Ancestry.com. Maryland Marriages, 1655-1850 (DATABASE ON-LINE). Marriage between Robert Burton and Catherine Cotton. Viewed on June 22, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1997.
  2. [S674] Ancestry.com. Robert Burton, Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800 [DATABASE ON-LINE], accessed on June 22, 2013. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000.

Jacob Kollock

M, b. 1657, d. 25 February 1719/20
Birth*1657Jacob Kollock was born in 1657 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.1 
Marriage*1689He married Mary Lawerson in 1689.1 
Death*25 February 1719/20Jacob Kollock died on 25 February 1719/20 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 
Burial*after 25 February 1719/20He was buried after 25 February 1719/20 at St. Peter's Church, Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 
Probate14 March 1720His estate was probated on 14 March 1720 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.2 
Note*He Records confirming that Mary Lawerson was married to Jacob Kollock
p.783-2-3June 1691 Jacob Colloke was the last Court presente by the Grand Jury on Suspistion of not being married unto Mary Lawerson according to the Laws of Government.

p793-1-2 Sept 1691 Jacob Colloke was the last fierst month Court found presentable by the Grand Jury on suspicion of not being Marryed unto Mary Lawerson according to Law.

p.803-2-4 December 1691 Jacob Colloke was the the last fourth month Court presented by the Grand Jury of not being Marryed unto Mary Lawerson according to Law.

Jacob Kollock and Mary Lawerson were in court 3 times being questioned about the leaglity of their marriage. No charges were ever filed against them and so there was no verdict on this matter in the record books. This shows that they were able to prove they were legally married and the case dismissed.
(kollockfamily.homestead.com). 
Residence*circa 1689He lived circa 1689 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 
Legal records*June 1691He was Legal records in June 1691 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware; Lewes Delaware (see note). 
Legal recordsSeptember 1691He was Legal records in September 1691 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware; Lewes Deleware (see note). 
Legal recordsDecember 1691He was Legal records in December 1691 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware; (see note). 
Will*30 December 1720He left a will on 30 December 1720 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.2 

Family

 Mary Lawerson b. c 1659, d. 30 Sep 1741
Marriage*1689He married Mary Lawerson in 1689.1 
Children 1.Hannah Kollock b. 1682, d. May 1747
 2.Jane Kollock b. 1684
 3.Magdalene Kollock+ b. 1686, d. 24 Apr 1722
 4.Colonel Simon Kollock+ b. c 1687, d. b Apr 1749
 5.Hester Kollock b. 1688
 6.Captain Cornalius Kollock+ b. c 1690, d. c 1771
 7.Jacob Kollock b. 1692, d. 1772

Citations

  1. [S416] Millennium File - Jacob Kollock, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  2. [S415] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll

Mary Lawerson

F, b. circa 1659, d. 30 September 1741
Birth*circa 1659Mary Lawerson was born circa 1659.1 
Marriage*1689She married Jacob Kollock in 1689.2 
Death*30 September 1741Mary Lawerson died on 30 September 1741 at Sussex County, Delaware.1,3 
Burial*after 30 September 1741She was buried after 30 September 1741 at St. Peter's Church, Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.3 
Name Variation Mary Lawerson was also known as Mary Phillips.1,2 
Married NameHer married name was Kollock. 
(Heir & Executor) Will30 December 1720She was named an executrix and an heir in the will of Jacob Kollock dated 30 December 1720 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.4 
Residence*25 March 1732Mary Lawerson lived on 25 March 1732 at Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.5 

Family

 Jacob Kollock b. 1657, d. 25 Feb 1719/20
Marriage*1689She married Jacob Kollock in 1689.2 
Children 1.Hannah Kollock b. 1682, d. May 1747
 2.Jane Kollock b. 1684
 3.Magdalene Kollock+ b. 1686, d. 24 Apr 1722
 4.Colonel Simon Kollock+ b. c 1687, d. b Apr 1749
 5.Hester Kollock b. 1688
 6.Captain Cornalius Kollock+ b. c 1690, d. c 1771
 7.Jacob Kollock b. 1692, d. 1772

Citations

  1. [S68] LDS Church, www.familysearch.com.
  2. [S416] Millennium File - Jacob Kollock, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S468] C. H. B. Turner, Some Records of Sussex County Delaware, Mary the late wife of Jacob Kollock died September 1741 aged 95 years
    Pg 338.
  4. [S415] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  5. [S468] C. H. B. Turner, Some Records of Sussex County Delaware, Page 216.

Elmer Brown1

M, b. 26 October 1877, d. 26 February 1955
Birth*26 October 1877Elmer Brown was born on 26 October 1877 at Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio.2,3,4,5 
He was the son of Joseph Archer Brown and Rachael Lavina Barnes.2,6,7 
Birth26 October 1878Elmer Brown was born on 26 October 1878 at Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio.8,6,7 
Marriage*2 April 1899He married, at age 21, Daisy Moats, age 19, daughter of Alfred A Moats and Mary Jane Ridgeway, on Sunday, 2 April 1899 at Pike County, Ohio.8,6 
Death*26 February 1955Elmer Brown died on 26 February 1955 at Pike County, Ohio, at age 77. 
Burial*after 26 February 1955He was buried after 26 February 1955 at Evergreen Cemetery, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. 
Note*He was educated as a teacher, in normal school, but was unable to become a full time teacher because of failing eyesight. He farmed in the area across from Clines Chapel on Clines Chapel road west of Waverly Ohio. He was very talented self taught horticulterist experimenting with grafting & bee raising.9 
Residence*1 April 1899He lived on 1 April 1899 at Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio.6 
Draft Reg - WW1*12 September 1918With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Elmer Brown was required to register for the draft on 12 September 1918 Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.3 
Draft Reg - WW2*27 April 1942Elmer Brown registered for the World War II draft on 27 April 1942 at Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.4 

Census

YearDatePlace
Cens188011 June 1880Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio10
Cens19009 June 1900Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio11
Cens191019 April 1910Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio12
Cens192013 January 1920Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio13
Cens193022 April 1930Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio14
Cens194010 April 1940Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio15

Occupation

Occupation9 June 1900Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio, list as a section hand for the railroad11
Occupation19 April 1910Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, listed as a farmer12
Occupation13 January 1920Pebble Township, Pike County, Ohio, listed as a farmer13
Occupation22 April 1930Pebble township, Pike County, Ohio, listed as a farmer14

Family

 Daisy Ellen Moats b. 4 Mar 1880, d. 18 Nov 1959
Marriage*2 April 1899Elmer Brown married, at age 21, Daisy Moats, age 19, daughter of Alfred A Moats and Mary Jane Ridgeway, on Sunday, 2 April 1899 at Pike County, Ohio.8,6 
Children 1.Hazel May Brown+2 b. 23 Sep 1900, d. 30 Mar 1993
 2.David Albert Brown+2,16,17 b. 30 Apr 1903, d. 26 Feb 2001
 3.Virgil Eugene Brown+2,18,19 b. 23 Apr 1907, d. 27 Jul 1999
 4.Beatrice Audrey Brown+2 b. 14 Dec 1911, d. 19 Mar 2010
 5.Jessie Ellen Brown2 b. 27 Aug 1914, d. 2 Jun 2003
 6.Doris Louise Brown+2 b. 24 Jul 1917, d. 20 Nov 2010
 7.Dorothy Lynell Brown+2 b. 24 Jul 1917, d. 6 Mar 2008

Citations

  1. [S31] LLC Genealogy.com, Family Archive #323, Census Index: DE, DC, MD, PA, OH, VA, and WV, 1900, Ed. 1, Census Index.
  2. [S43] Interview, unknown informant, Nov 25, 2003.
  3. [S428] Unknown cd1, Draft Registration Card, roll M1509-unknown cd4.
  4. [S432] Unknown cd1, Draft Registration Card, roll M2126-unknown cd4.
  5. [S717] Ohio, County Births, 1841 - 2003 for the county of Pike, Elmer Brown; digital image, FamilySearch (http://www.familysearch.org).
  6. [S313] Certificate, Elmer Brown - Daisy Moats marriage of April 1 1899.
  7. [S328] Elmer Brown entry, unknown record type 476 (July 23, 1878).
  8. [S76] Margaret Hiles Scott and Medrith Mollenkamp, 100 Years of Marriages Pike Co Ohio.
  9. [S43] Interview, unknown informant.
  10. [S121] 1880 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, ED 129, sheet 45 dwell. 109, fam. 111, Joseph Brown.
  11. [S119] 1900 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pee Pee Township, ED 98, sheet 6A dwell. 101, fam. 101, Elmer Brown.
  12. [S117] 1910 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, sheet 183 dwell. 37, fam. 37, Elmer Brown.
  13. [S114] 1920 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 14, sheet 4b dwell. 93, fam. 93, Elmer Brown.
  14. [S116] 1930 U.S. Census, Pike County, Ohio, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 66-10, sheet 7A dwell. 147, fam. 147, Elmer Brown.
  15. [S254] 1940 U.S. Census, Pike County, Oh, pop. sch., Pebble Township, ED 66-10, sheet 5A dwell. 83, fam. 83, Elmer Brown.
  16. [S1] Unknown author, Chillicothe Gazette.
  17. [S343] D A Brown entry, unknown record type 32 (May 11, 1904).
  18. [S41] Unknown author, Funeral Program.
  19. [S344] Virgel Brown entry, unknown record type 38 (May 22, 1907).

Colonel Simon Kollock1

M, b. circa 1687, d. before April 1749
Birth*circa 1687Colonel Simon Kollock was born circa 1687. 
He was the son of Jacob Kollock and Mary Lawerson. 
Marriage*circa 1705Colonel Simon Kollock married Comfort Shepard, daughter of Hercules Shepard and Mary Avery, circa 1705 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.2 
Death*before April 1749Colonel Simon Kollock died before April 1749. 
(Heir) Will30 December 1720He was named an heir in the will of Jacob Kollock dated 30 December 1720 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.3 
Residence*6 October 1722Colonel Simon Kollock lived on 6 October 1722 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.4 
Residence25 March 1732He lived on 25 March 1732 at Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.5 

Occupation

Occupation1730Sussex County, Delaware
Occupation1731Sussex County, Delaware
Occupation1732Sussex County, Delaware

Family

 Comfort Shepard b. c 1685
Marriage*circa 1705Colonel Simon Kollock married Comfort Shepard, daughter of Hercules Shepard and Mary Avery, circa 1705 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.2 
Children 1.Shepard Kollock+ b. 1712, d. c 1758
 2.Simon Kollock b. 1714
 3.Hester Kollock b. 1718
 4.Mary Kollock+1 b. 1720, d. 26 Sep 1793
 5.Comfort Kollock b. 1722

Citations

  1. [S468] C. H. B. Turner, Some Records of Sussex County Delaware, Henry Neill son of John Neill of Lewes lawyer married Mary daughter of Col Simon Kollock. Page 320.
  2. [S68] LDS Church, www.familysearch.com.
  3. [S415] Sussex County, Delaware Probate Records, 1680-1800, online http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S468] C. H. B. Turner, Some Records of Sussex County Delaware, Page 222.
  5. [S468] C. H. B. Turner, Some Records of Sussex County Delaware, Page 216.

Comfort Shepard

F, b. circa 1685
Birth*circa 1685Comfort Shepard was born circa 1685 at Lewes, Delaware. 
She is the daughter of Hercules Shepard and Mary Avery. 
Marriage*circa 1705Comfort Shepard married Colonel Simon Kollock, son of Jacob Kollock and Mary Lawerson, circa 1705 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware.1 
Note*Comfort Shepard 2 Sept 1707 Richard Hinman appeared in Court and producted A release from under the hand and seal of Comfort Shepheard, Daughter of Hercules Shepheard. Decd. Written in these Words following:
Know all men by there presents That I, Comfort Sheppard, Spinster of the County of Sussex (one of the Counties under the Government of the Governor of the Province of Pensilvania) have received of my father in law Richard Hinman, Yeoman, of the Count and province aforesd. The full and just sum of Fourth & Seven Pounds, Eighteen Shillings^Seaven Pence....being in full for my part of the Goods & Chattells of my father Hercules Sheppard Deced.

1328/9, Horle, Craig, Editor, "Records of the Courts of Sussex County Delaware 1677-1710 Volume
III 1690-1710", University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia.

Father in law is used because they did not have the word step father.
 
Married Namecirca 1705 As of circa 1705,her married name was Kollock. 
Legal records*2 September 1707She was Legal records on 2 September 1707; Given her inheritance from father(see note). 

Family

 Colonel Simon Kollock b. c 1687, d. b Apr 1749
Children 1.Shepard Kollock+ b. 1712, d. c 1758
 2.Simon Kollock b. 1714
 3.Hester Kollock b. 1718
 4.Mary Kollock+ b. 1720, d. 26 Sep 1793
 5.Comfort Kollock b. 1722

Citations

  1. [S68] LDS Church, www.familysearch.com.

Shepard Kollock

M, b. 1712, d. circa 1758
Birth*1712Shepard Kollock was born in 1712 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 
He was the son of Colonel Simon Kollock and Comfort Shepard. 
Marriage*16 April 1737Shepard Kollock married Mary Goddard on Tuesday, 16 April 1737 Christ Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.1 
Death*circa 1758Shepard Kollock died circa 1758 at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. 

Family

 Mary Goddard
Children 1.(?) (?)
 2.Comfort Kollock+2,3 b. 16 Apr 1740, d. b 15 Aug 1770
 3.Simon Kollock+ b. 11 Mar 1743/44
 4.Shepard Kollock+ b. Sep 1751, d. 28 Jul 1839

Citations

  1. [S68] LDS Church, www.familysearch.com.
  2. [S9] William Leatherbury, Descendants of Thomas Leatherbury.
  3. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.

Mary Goddard1

F
Marriage*16 April 1737Mary Goddard married Shepard Kollock, son of Colonel Simon Kollock and Comfort Shepard, on Tuesday, 16 April 1737 Christ Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.2 
Married Name16 April 1737 As of 16 April 1737,her married name was Kollock. 

Family

 Shepard Kollock b. 1712, d. c 1758
Children 1.(?) (?)
 2.Comfort Kollock+3,1 b. 16 Apr 1740, d. b 15 Aug 1770
 3.Simon Kollock+ b. 11 Mar 1743/44
 4.Shepard Kollock+ b. Sep 1751, d. 28 Jul 1839

Citations

  1. [S46] Unknown author, Main.FTW, Date of Import: Jun 25, 2003.
  2. [S68] LDS Church, www.familysearch.com.
  3. [S9] William Leatherbury, Descendants of Thomas Leatherbury.