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Birth: 25 Apr 1583, Eawood Hall, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Death: 11 Jun 1637, Farrar Island Henrico, Virginia
Arrived in Virginia in August 1618 on the Neptune. [Genealogical Journal Volume
15, Utah Genealogical Association, Summer 1986, pp 39]
William Farrar, I settled Farrar's Island in Henrico County, Virginia. It
consisted of 2,000 acres located in a bend on the James River. The location is
twelve miles south of present-day Richmond. Also on the northern tip of the land
was the settlement of Henrico, the second settlement to be established in
Virginia. The settlement of Henrico was abandoned by 1619. On 22 March 1622, the
"Great Indian Massacre" took place. Eleven persons were killed at the home of
William Farrar. The next day William went to the plantation of Samuel Jordan and
his wife Cicely Reynolds, and found them alive and better protected in the
Jordan home. William remained there, and when Samuel Jordan died in March 1623,
William agreed to Cicely's wishes that he stay on to act as overseer and
executor.
William Farrar, mentioned in father's will to receive lands in Hoddesdon,
Bloxborne & Amwell, Herts; mentioned as out of England, to receive inheritance
upon his return. Sale of land in Herts, 6 Sep. 1631.
[Family Tree Maker, Genealogies of Virginia Families II, Cl-Fi, The Farrar
Family p. 744, Broderbund Software, Banner Blue Division] William Ferrar, or
Farrar, who came to Virginia in 1618, soon became a man of prominence. He was a
commissioner (magistrate) for "The Upper Parts"; and a member of the Council
from 1623-1633, or more probably until his death, which occurred some time prior
to June 11, 1637.
Served as a Justice of the Peace.
Notes for Cicely Reynolds:
Arrived in the American colonies on the Swan, August 1610 (or 1611). A source
states that she was ten years and alone when she arrived. The Swan, the Tryall
and the Noah were the three ships of Sir Thomas Gates's fleet which reached
Jamestown towards the end of August in 1611.
World Family Tree Vol.1#2778:
Arrived in Virginia, 1610, on the ship "Swan". No one seems to know who Cicely
came with in the "Swan", but it is generally believed she did not come with her
parents. Her first husband was someone named "Baley".
Her name is also, spelled "Sisley and Cicilly".
Cicely may have been a friend of Governor and Lady Yeardley - Temperance
Flowerdew, who became Lady Yearley, arrived in America at about the same time as
Cicely Reynolds. One of Sir George Yeardley's first acts was to grant a patent
of land at James City 10 Dec 1620 to Samuel Jourdan of Charles City in Virga.
Gent. an ancient planter "who hath abode ten years Complete in the Colony" and
to "Cecily his wife an ancient planter also of nine years continuance."
Samuel Jordan and Cicely received land grants for being "Ancient Planters". On
one of these grants, on the south side of James River, Samuel built a very large
plantation called "Jordan's Journey," where he and his family survived the
Indian massacre. However, Samuel died the following year in March of 1623 at his
home, called "Beggar's Bush" (present location is Prince George Co., VA). After
Samuel's
death Cicely was married three more times: to William Farrar, to Peter Montague,
and to Thomas Parker.
After Samuel died he left Cicely with one additional daughter and another soon
to be delivered. He was 46 years of age. Rev. Grivell Pooley, who had conducted
Samuel's funeral, proposed to the widow shortly afterwards. She apparently
consented, feeling the need for a protector, subject to the engagement being
kept secret due to the timeliness of Samuel's death and her pregnancy. However,
Rev. Pooley "spread the word" of the engagement, and this so ired the young
widow that she refused to go through with the wedding. Soon after this, widow
Cecily became engaged to Col. William Farrar, and Rev. Pooley thereupon
instituted the first breach of promise suit in America. Cecily won the law suit.
However, the governor and council enacted a law which prohibited women from
engaging themselves to more than one man at the same time. Shortly after the
lawsuit, Cecily wed Col. Farrar and had two sons. Cecily wed (4th) Peter
Montague and (5th) Thomas Parker.
The following is from the book "the Farrars" by William B. and Ethyl Farrrar:
CICILY FARRAR: Interesting accounts of Cicily Jordan Farrar are found whenever
the genealogy of the Farrrar family is given. Below are portions of two stories:
Altogether the Indians in the Massacre of 1622 slaughtered 14 men, women and
children, including six members of the Royal Council. Capt. Samuel Jordan
fortified Beggars' Bush, known later as Jordan's Journey, and he lived there
"despite the enemy." Jordan died a year later, and there was a rush for the hand
of his beautiful young wife, led by the Rev. Greville Pooley. Jordan had been in
his grave only a day when Pooley sent Capt. Isaac Madison to plead his suit.
Cecily replied that she would as soon take Pooley as any other, but as she was
pregnant, she would not engage herself she said, "until she was delivered."
But the amorous Reverend could not wait, and came a few days later with Madison,
telling her "he should contract himself to her" and spake these words: "I,
Greville Poooley, take thee Sysley, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold
till death do us part and herto I plight thee my troth." Then, holding her by
the hand he spake these words, "I, Sysley, take thee Greveille, to my wedded
husband, to have and to hold till death do us part." Cicily said nothing, but
they drank to each other and kissed. Then, showing some delicacy about her
condition and the situation she found herself in, she asked that it might not be
revealed that she did so soon bestow her love after her husband's death.
Pooley promised, but was soon boasting of his conquest, very impetuously for "Sysley"
now engaged herself to William Farrar, one of the Deputy Treasurer's younger
brothers, and member of the Council.
Enraged, Pooley brought suit for breach of promise. The case too much for the
the authorities at Jamestown, who referred it to London.
The jilted Pooley soon found solace in a bride, it appears, but met a tragic
death in 1629, when Indians attacked his house, and slew him, his wife and all
his family. (From "Behold Virginia" by G.F. Willison--1951)
Going up the James River you pass Harrison's Landing, Berkely, the Forest ---
the next projection of land round which the river leads is Jordan's Point, where
once lived the too fascinating widow, Cecily Jordan, whose history recalls
another instance of the striking difficulty James River men had in holding their
sweethearts to their promises. This headstrong lady provided the unique instance
of a woman being sued by a man for breach of promise. When her husband died he
left her so comfortably provided with worldly goods that hereby, in addition to
her other charms, she became quite irresistible to Capt. William Farrar, kinsman
to the Deputy Treasusrer of the Colony, and also the Rev. Greville Pooley,
minister of the Parish; and apparently they were quite irresistible to her for
she engaged herself to both. The person sued. Though he lost his case and had to
sign a formal release to the Widow Cecily bonding
himself in the sum 500 L. never to have any claim, right or title to her, the
Governor and Council of the Colony were so stirred by the extraordinary incident
that they issued a solemn proclamation against a woman engaging herself to more
than one man at a time. And there is not in Virginia any known record that this
edict has ever been revoked. (From "Tidewater Virginia" 1929)
The career of the fascinating Cecily as a heartbreaker caused the General
Assembly to pass a law for the protection of Virginia bachelors, and gave her a
place in history.
When the Parson sued, 14 June 1623, Capt. William Farrar, trained for the law in
England and now the attorney who administered her husband's estate, successfuly
defended Mrs. Jordan in what was the first breach of promise suit in America,
winning not only the suit but his client in matrimony.
The Governor and Council could not bring themselves to decide the questions and
continued it until 27 Nov., then referred the case to the Council for Virginia
in London, "desiring the resolution of the civil lawyers thereon and a speedy
return thereof." But they declined to make a decision and returned it, saying
they "knew not how to decide so nice a difference."
After the Rev. Pooley signed the release, Cecily "contracted herself before the
Governor and Council to Captain William Farrar."
Counselor Farrar was seven years older than his wife, Cecily. As far as is known
they had only two children--sons. The numerous descendants of Counselor William
and Cecily Farrar all stem from the elder son, Col. William Farrar, Jr. (This
information was compiled by Louise Spearman) [Sherri L. Acosta, Ancestors of
Samuel & Tracy Acosta 10/1/97, (Family Tree Maker User Home Page),
"Electronic."]
A list of those living at "Jordans Journey" 16 February 1623-24:
Sislye J
Spouse: Cicely Reynolds (Jordan)
Birth: 1601, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England
Death: aft 1677, Charles City, Henrico Cty. Virginia
Father: Thomas Reynolds
Mother: Cicily Phippen
Marr: 2 May 1625, Jamestown, Va.
Children: Col.William (ca1626-1678)
John (1631-1684)
Cecily (1627-1703)
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Birth: ca 1626, Jamestown, Va.
Death: 11 Feb 1678, Farrar Island, Henrico, Va.
His will was read 6 May 1676
Spouse: Mary Piogtt Williams
Birth: ca 1625
Death: 1677, Farrar’s Island Henrico County, Va.
Father: John Williams
Mother: Mary Womack
Marr: ca 1656
Children: Major William (1657-ca1721)
Martha (1664-)
Thomas (1665-1742)
John (1670-1729)
Cecily (1672-1703)
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Birth: 1657, Farrar Island Henrico, Virginia
Death: ca 1721
Commander of Henrico Militia unit.
Occupation: Justice and sheriff.
Spouse: Priscilla Baugh
Birth: 1669, Henrico County, Va.
Death: 1706
Father: William Baugh (1638-1678)
Mother: Jane Hatcher
Marr: 1 Apr 1681, Henrico County, Va.
Children: George (1695-1772)
Abel
Priscilla (1691->1768)
William (1682-1743)
Thomas (1685-1715)
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Birth: 1695, Farrar Island Henrico, Virginia
Death: 16 Mar 1772, In St. James Parrish, Mecklenburg, Va.
George Farrar left a will in Mecklenburg City, Va. showing Judith as an heir in
1782
Descendants of George Farrar, Sr.
Generation No. 1
1. GEORGE8 FARRAR, SR. (WILLIAM7, WILLIAM6, WILLIAM5, JOHN4,
WILLIAM3 FERROR, HENRY2, HENRY1) was born 1695 in Farrar's Island, Henrico Co.,
VA, and died March 16, 1772 in St. James Parish, Mecklenburg Co., VA. He
married JUDITH JEFFERSON 1717 in Henrico Co., VA, daughter of THOMAS JEFFERSON
and MARY FIELD. She was born August 30, 1698 in Osbornes, Henrico Co., VA,
and died November 1786 in Mecklenburg Co., VA.
Notes for JUDITH JEFFERSON:
Judith Jefferson was the aunt of Thomas Jefferson 3rd President of United
States.
Children of GEORGE FARRAR and JUDITH JEFFERSON are:
i. LIEUT. ABEL9 FARRAR, b. 1717, Chesterfield Co., VA; d. 1761,
French and Indian War.
2. ii.
GEORGE FARRAR, JR., b. 1720, Chesterfield Co., VA; d. 1761, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
3. iii.
MARY FARRAR, b. 1722, Henrico Co., VA; d. 1792, Henrico Co., VA.
iv. FIELD FARRAR, b. 1724, Chesterfield Co., VA; d. 1773, NC; m.
MARTHA.
4. v.
SERGEANT WILLIAM FARRAR, SR., b. 1724, Chesterfield Co., VA; d. 1787, Granville
Co., NC.
5. vi.
THOMAS JEFFERSON FARRAR, b. August 10, 1726, Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA;
d. August 20, 1809, Carnesville, Franklin Co., GA.
6. vii.
CAPT. JOHN FARRAR, b. 1728, Chesterfield Co., VA; d. February 11, 1808, Wake
Co., NC.
7. viii.
PRISCILLA FARRAR, b. June 09, 1729, Chesterfield Co., VA; d. November 08, 1808,
Oglethorpe Co., GA.
8. ix.
PETER FARRAR, b. June 06, 1730, Henrico Co., VA; d. 1816, Edgefield Co., SC.
Generation No. 2
2. GEORGE9 FARRAR, JR. (GEORGE8, WILLIAM7, WILLIAM6, WILLIAM5, JOHN4,
WILLIAM3 FERROR, HENRY2, HENRY1) was born 1720 in Chesterfield Co., VA, and died
1761 in Mecklenburg Co., VA. He married DIANA HILLSMAN 1748 in Lunenburg
Co., VA, daughter of WILLIAM HILLSMAN and DIANAH BENNETT. She was born
1713, and died 1766.
Children of GEORGE FARRAR and DIANA HILLSMAN are:
i. HOWARD10 FARRAR.
ii. WILLIAM FARRAR, b. March 19, 1750/51, Mecklenburg Co., NC; d.
March 06, 1801, Rockingham Co., NC; m. AMY WHITWORTH.
9. iii.
GEORGE FARRAR III, b. 1752, Mecklenburg Co., VA; d. April 22, 1819, Mecklenburg
Co., VA.
iv. CAPT. FIELD FARRAR, b. 1753, Mecklenburg Co., VA; d. 1796,
Augusta, GA; m. ELIZABETH HEXT.
10. v.
THOMAS FARRAR, b. October 01, 1754, Mecklenburg Co., VA; d. August 24, 1833,
Claiborne Co., MS.
3. MARY9 FARRAR (GEORGE8, WILLIAM7, WILLIAM6, WILLIAM5, JOHN4, WILLIAM3
FERROR, HENRY2, HENRY1) was born 1722 in Henrico Co., VA, and died 1792 in
Henrico Co., VA. She married THOMAS MOORE, JR. 1744 in Mecklenburg Co.,
VA. He was born 1720 in Henrico Co., VA, and died 1795 in Mecklenburg Co.,
VA.
Children of MARY FARRAR and THOMAS MOORE are:
i. THOMAS10 MOORE III.
ii. SETH MOORE.
iii. ELIZABETH MOORE.
iv. GEORGE MOORE.
11. v.
FIELD MOORE.
vi. JUDITH MOORE.
vii. NANCY MOORE, m. GEOFFREY CROWDER.
viii.
MARY MOORE, m. HUGH FRANKLIN.
ix. LUCY MOORE.
12. x.
TEPHENIA MOORE, b. 1769, Mecklenburg Co., VA; d. 1832, Dickson Co., TN.
SERGEANT WILLIAM9 FARRAR, SR. (GEORGE8, WILLIAM7, WILLIAM6, WILLIAM5, JOHN4,
WILLIAM3 FERROR, HENRY2, HENRY1) was born 1724 in Chesterfield Co., VA, and died
1787 in Granville Co., NC. He married (1) WINIFRED CLARK. She was
born 1734, and died 1777. He married (2) LUCY MEDLEY July 24, 1780 in
Mecklenburg Co., VA. She was born 1737.
More About SERGEANT WILLIAM FARRAR, SR.:
Military service: French @ Indian War
Children of WILLIAM FARRAR and WINIFRED CLARK are:
i. WILLIAM10 FARRAR, b. 1748; d. 1828, Warren Co., NC; m. MARY
WILLIAMS, 1765, Goochland Co., VA.
13. ii.
JUDITH FARRAR, b. 1749; d. 1828, Warren Co., NC.
iii. GEORGE FARRAR, b. 1755; m. MARY WILLIAMS.
iv. SUSANNAH FARRAR, b. 1756; m. SOLOMON WHITLOW, January 31, 1789,
Granville Co., NC; b. April 28, 1762; d. 1838.
14. v.
CAPT. JOHN WILLIAM FARRAR, b. August 01, 1758, Goochland Co., VA; d. July 1830,
Cyruston, Lincoln Co., TN.
15. vi. ABEL
FARRAR, b. 1760, Mecklenburg Co., VA; d. 1849, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
16. vii.
CHESTLEY FARRAR, b. 1765; d. December 08, 1830, SC.
viii.
PETER FIELD FARRAR, b. 1772, VA; d. 1806, Granville Co., NC; m. TEMPERANCE HAYS,
September 20, 1795, Granville Co., NC.
ix. JEANSY TOLER FARRAR, b. 1777; m. JEREMIAH HOLDEN.
Spouse: Judith Jefferson
Birth: 30 Aug 1698, Osbornes, Henrico City Va.
Death: Nov 1786, St. James Parrish, Mecklenburg County, Va.
Father: Thomas Jefferson 11 (1679-1730)
Mother: Mary Field (1678-1715)
Marr: 1717, Henrico County, Va.
Children: William (ca1714-1788)
Thomas (1726-1809)
John
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Birth: ca 1714, Farrar Island Henrico, Virginia
Death: 1788, Granville Cty. NC
Child of William Stokley and Unknown is:
3249 i. Susannah Stokley, born Abt. 1676 in Northampton, VA;
died 1741 in Northampton, VA; married Jean Bauduoin also known as John Bowdoin
Abt. 1693 in Northampton, VA.
6512. William Farrar II, born Abt. 1631 in Farrar
Island, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died 1 February, 1677/78 in Farrar Island,
Henrico, Virginia, USA. He was the son of 13024. William Farrar I and 13025.
Cicely Reynolds. He married 6513. Mary Williams Abt. 1656 in Virginia, USA.
6513. Mary Williams, born Abt. 1627 in Virginia,
USA; died Aft. 1676 in Farrar's Island, Henrico Co. VA. She was the daughter of
13026. John Williams and 13027. Mary Womack.
Notes for William Farrar II:
A source states that his will was read on 6 May 1676.
Justice of the Peace for Charles City County in 1657 and for Henrico County in
1677.
Commissioner for the Henrico County Court in 1669.
Member of the House of Burgesses for Henrico County March 1659-60; March
1660-61; March 1675-76; and a member of the "Long Parliament of Virginia."
Colonel, commander of a militia company.
[Family Tree Maker, Genealogies of Virginia Families II, Cl-Fi, The Farrar
Family p. 744, Broderbund Software, Banner Blue Division]
" William Farrar of Henrico county, VA., first appears in any extant record as a
patentee of land in 1637. On June 11, of that year, Governor Harvey granted to
"William Farrar, son and heir of William Farrar, late of Henrico, deceased,"
2,000 acres in Henrico, abutting easterly upon the Glebe land of Varina, and
thence extending westerly to the bottom of - - - - Island, southerly upon the
Main river, and northerly into the woods. The said land being due him for the
transportation at his own charges, of 40 persons into the colony. This land was
the neck, now cut off by the Dutch Gap canal, known as Farrar's Island."
Note: "Glebe" refers to land belonging to a parish church.
One of the famous Farrar family members, Col. William Farrar II, born about
1626, tried to get Virginia planters to turn to silk culture instead of raising
that "Evil Weede" tobacco. [Herbert Barger, Descendants of Thomas Jefferson I,
Family Tree Maker Home Page]
Last will & testament:
In the name of God, Amen. I, William Farrar, of Henrico, in the p'ish of of
Varina, doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament, vizt.:
I give and bequeath to my very loveing Brother, Capt. John Farrar, two p'cells
of land w'ch was formerly laid out and measured by Coll. Thomas Liggon, one
p'cell lyeing w'thout Capt. Davis' bottome, containeing aboute three hundred
Acres, the other p'cell within the said bottome containeing something of two
hundred Acres, all of w'ch I freely give to my said brother and the heirs of his
body lawfully begotten forever, and for want of such issue I give and bequeath
the said p'cells of land to my two sonnes, Thomas Farrar and John Farrar, and to
the heires of their bodyes lawfully begotten, and if either of them dye before
he have Issue, then the survivor to enjoy the s'd land fore ever. But in the
guift of these two p'cells of land to my Brother John Farrar shall relinquish
all the right, title and interest he hath to a p'cell of land I for'ly gave
called by the name of Colesfield, or else this my bequest to be of no force to
him or his.
Item. I give and bequeath to my sonne William Farrar, this neck of land I live
on, to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten for ever, and the s'd
neck of land is to goe beyond my now dwelling house to a ridge of trees aboute
two hundred yards of but if it shall please God that my sonne shall depart this
life w'thout Issue, then my will and desire is that my sonnes Thomas Farrar and
John Farrar, have and enjoy the s'd neck of land to them and their heirs
lawfully begotten fore ever.
Item. I give and bequeath to my sonnes Thomas Farrar and John Farrar, and the
male heirs of their bodyes lawfully begotten, all the land that I have a right
and title to w'thout this neck of land already given to my eldest sonne William
Farrar, and those two p'cells given my Brother John Farrar, all the rest I do
give to my s'd sonnes Tho. and John and their heirs as above s'd for ever, to be
equally divided between them, when they please, after they shall come of age. I
ordaine and appointe my Bro'r John Farraar, and my sonne Wm. Farrar, to be the
Exec'rs of this my reall estate accord'g to this my last will and testament. In
Witnesse hereof I set to my hand and seale this 6th of May, 1676.
Testis: Wm. Farrar Sealed
Tho. Daulby, Michael Turpin with
red wax.
pro. die Feb'ery 1677/8, Coram Cur testiam sacram'tis probate & recordate.
Test: Wm. Randolph, Cl. Cur.
A copy teste:
[Signed,] Samuel P. Waddell, Clerk
Henrico County Court, Va.,
Will Written: 06 May, 1676
William Farrar's children were bequested in the last will and testament of his
brother, John Farrar, who didn't marry.
Notes for Mary W
Notes for William Farrar , Sr.:
William Farrar, Sr. was the first son named in his father's will. He probably
received a grant of land for his military service. On 19 May 1781, William sold
his land in Virginia. In 1784 he purchased 500 acres in Granville County, North
Carolina.
Military Service: French & Indian War, sergeant, under Maj. William Caldwell117
Will Probated: Aug 1788, Granville Co.
Children of William Farrar and Winifred Clark are:
407 i. Judith Farrar, born 1748 in Virginia, USA; died 1828
in Warren, North Carolina, USA; married John Bowdon Abt. 1763.
ii. William Farrar II, born Abt. 1753; died Bef. 1788;
married Mary Williams.
iii. George Farrar, born Abt. 1755 in Virginia, USA; died
Aft. 1820; married Mary Williams.
Notes for George Farrar:
Military Service: Revolutionary War
Spouse: Lucy Winifried Clarke
Birth: ca 1724, Virginia
Father: Thomas Clarke
Marr: ca 1739
Children: Judith (1740-1828)
Lucy (1792-)
Richard (1762-)
Chelsey (1764-)
Peterfield (1766-1808)
George (1780-)
Susannah (1782-)
Sarah (1784-)
Quancy (1788-)
Toter (1790-)
John (1758-1830)
Abel (1760-)
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Birth: 1740
Death: 1828
Judith Farrar Bowdon signed her will of 11
September 1827 with an (x). The Will was probated in Warren Co. NC Court
February 1828. In the will she identifies several family members.
Additionally in Records of Estates Warren Co. NC
1805-1833 Vol II by David B. Gammon, #631, p.45, the following family members
are identified in a filing at the February 1830 Court: John Bowdon, Sr. (Estate)
-- M.T. Hawkins, admr., filed refunding bonds for Judith, Elizabeth Bobbitt,
Vincent Allen, Thomas Hilliard, John Bowden, James Cooper, Lewis Turner, William
Basket, James Pardue, Sally Basket, and John Turner. Francis Williams, John D.
Hawks, (admr. of John B. Williams, dec'd) Zachariah Williams, Zachariah Williams
as attorney for Hartwell and Polly R. Madry and Thomas J. Williams for himself
and his brother Zachariah Williams.
John Bowdon plat dated 26 February 1760 417 acres in
Granville County on both side of Great Fishing Creek, joining Governor Johnston. SCC: William Bowdon, Travis Bowdon, Thos Person Survr, Entered 1 January 1759.
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William Bowdon warrant dated 12 October 176- to
Thomas Person to survey 700 acres in Granville County on Hawtree, joining
Richard Coleman and Henry Laughter. Returned, executed 21 November 1761 /s/ Dan
Weldon. Back of document reads: "Granted 1 March 1762". (3)
John Howard plat dated 26 February 1760 693 acres
in Granville County on both sides of Box--- Creek, joining Eatons Corner,
Lesters line, a Meadow, and Lamkins line SCC: Wm Bowdown, John Bowdon, Thos
Person Survr. Entered 8 January 1759. (3)
Children of John Bowdon and Judith Farrar are:
i. Martha Bowdon, married William Williams.
ii. Nancy Bowdon, married Pleasant Basket.
iii. Mary Bowdon, born Abt. 1770 in Berthie County, NC; died
Abt. 1850 in Hardeman County, TN; married Vincent Allen Abt. 1792 in Warren Co,
TN.
Notes for Vincent Allen:
Vincent Allen was the son of Capt. Charles Allen and Ann Vincent Allen. Capt.
Charles Allen was born in Lunenburg, 1758, and a gentleman justice of that
county until he moved to NC and was in the 2nd and 5th Regt. of the Continental
Line from that state. Ann Vincent descended from William Vincent, who with his
brothers, Thomas and Dave, came from Surry CO, VA to NC., Albemarle Co., in
1716, and belonged to Capt. Robert Patterson's company of militia in the
Colonial or Indian wars of that state.
iv. John Bowdon, born Abt. 1772.
v. Fanny Bowdon, born Abt. 1774 in Granville Co. NC; married
Henry Williams.
Notes for Judith Farrar:
Virginia Historical Magazine Vol 38 p.194... John
Bowdoin married Judith Farrar in Mecklenburg Co., VA 1765-1770. She was a dau.
of William Farrar and Lucy Clark. William Farrar was a son of George Farrar and
Judith Jefferson Farrar who died in Mecklenburg Co. in 1782. It is thought that
these Jeffersons link to the family of Thomas Jefferson. George Farrar left a
will in Mecklenburg Co., VA in 1762. Judith Farrar was on the tax books there in
1782.
Judith Farrar Bowdoin had a sister Lucy who
married Sam Smith of Granville CO., NC and had one son, Lewis Farrar Smith, who
was the father of Honorable Orrind Smith, who designed the Condederate flag.
(The writer of this article states his relative, Hon. Joseph Jonh Allen of NC
was a half brother to Orrind Smith.
Judith Farrar Bowdon signed her will of 11
September 1827 with an (x). The Will was probated in Warren Co. NC Court
February 1828. In the will she identifies several family members.
Additionally in Records of Estates Warren Co. NC
1805-1833 Vol II by David B. Gammon, #631, p.45, the following family members
are identified in a filing at the February 1830 Court: John Bowdon, Sr. (Estate)
-- M.T. Hawkins, admr., filed refunding bonds for Judith, Elizabeth Bobbitt,
Vincent Allen, Thomas Hilliard, John Bowden, James Cooper, Lewis Turner, William
Basket, James Pardue, Sally Basket, and John Turner. Francis williams, John D.
Hawks, (admr. of John B. Williams, dec'd) Zachariah Williams, Zachariah Williams
as attorney for Hartwell and Polly R. Madry and Thomas J. Williams for himself
and his brother Zachariah Williams.
John Bowdon plat dated 26 February 1760 417 acres
in Granville County on both side of Great Fishing Creek, joining Governor
Johnston. SCC: William Bowdon, Travis Bowdon, Thos Person Survr, Entered 1
January 1759. (3)
William Bowdon warrant dated 12 October 176- to
Thomas Person to survey 700 acres in Granville County on Hawtree, joining
Richard Coleman and Henry Laughter. Returned, executed 21 November 1761 /s/ Dan
Weldon. Back of document reads: "Granted 1 March 1762". (3)
John Howard plat dated 26 February 1760 693 acres
in Granville County on both sides of Box--- Creek, joining Eatons Corner,
Lesters line, a Meadow, and Lamkins line SCC: Wm Bowdown, John Bowdon, Thos
Person Survr. Entered 8 January 1759. (3)
Children of John Bowdon and Judith Farrar are:
i. Martha Bowdon, married William Williams.
ii. Nancy Bowdon, married Pleasant Basket.
iii. Mary Bowdon, born Abt. 1770 in Berthie County, NC; died
Abt. 1850 in Hardeman County, TN; married Vincent Allen Abt. 1792 in Warren Co,
TN.
Notes for Vincent Allen:
Vincent Allen was the son of Capt. Charles Allen and Ann Vincent Allen. Capt.
Charles Allen was born in Lunenburg, 1758, and a gentleman justice of that
county until he moved to NC and was in the 2nd and 5th Regt. of the Continental
Line from that state. Ann Vincent descended from William Vincent, who with his
brothers, Thomas and Dave, came from Surry CO, VA to NC., Albemarle Co., in
1716, and belonged to Capt. Robert Patterson's company of militia in the
Colonial or Indian wars of that state.
iv. John Bowdon, born Abt. 1772.
v. Fanny Bowdon, born Abt. 1774 in Granville Co. NC; married
Henry Williams.
203 vi. Elizabeth Bowdon, born Abt. 1776 in Granville Co. NC;
died 1848; married Turner Bobbitt 1783 in Warren County, North Carolina.
vii. Sally Bowdon, born Abt. 1778 in Granville Co. NC;
married Thomas Hilliard.
viii. Rebecca Bowdon, born Abt. 1782 in Granville Co. NC;
married David Cooper.
B-3, page 114. 2 August 1770. JOHN BOWDON & JUDITH, his wife, to JOHN REGAN, all
of Bute Co. 13 Pds. Va. money for 121 A. in Bute Co. on BS Great Fishing Creek,
crossing the creek at mouth of Piney Branch, adj. GOODING. Ack: Bute August
Court 1770, by JOHN BOWDON & JUDITH, she having been first privately examined by
NATHANIEL HENDERSON,Esq., BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 8 February 1771, by WILLIAM
JOHNSON, P. R. Marginal notation: 13th. May 1772 Deld. to CHAS. RIGGAN
Spouse: John Bowdon
Birth: 10 Jun 1739
Death: ca 1821
Father: William Bowden (ca1720-)
Mother: Elizabeth “Betty” Travis
Marr: 1763, Mecklenbur County, Va.
Children: Sarah (Sally). (1775-ca1853)
Elizabeth (ca1776-1848)
Martha (-<1826)
Nancy
Mary (ca1770-ca1850)
John (ca1772-)
Fanny (ca1774-)
Rebecca
Other spouses: None
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Bowdon*
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Birth: 1775, Warren County ,NC
Death: ca 1853, Warren County ,NC
Burial: Hilliard Cemetery Near Middleburg, NC
Note that in our family, all descended through Thomas and Sarah Hilliard.( They
had nine children)
Father’s side of family from son John whereas Mothers side of family descended
from both Dandridge B Hilliard and Bartlett Hilliard.
State of NC built a road and grave site is gone. The other family cemetery at
the home site had been plowed and grave stones stacked by a fence the last time
I stopped by to look at the site. Dandridge B Hilliard, MD tombstone was used as
a stepping stone across a wet weather stream.
Spouse: Thomas Hilliard..
Birth: 11 Apr 1760, New Kent County, Va.
Death: ca 1852, Warren Co.
Father: Jeremiah. Hilliard (1729-1768)
Mother: Keren Happuck
Marr: 1792
Children: John (1793-ca1873)
Thomas Jr. (1796-1821)
Martha Patsy Bowden (1804-1883)
Jeremiah (Jeremy) (1806-)
Mary Polly Wlliamson (ca1808-ca1878)
William F (ca1809-1892)
Micajah (ca1811-)
Dandridge B. (1814-1852)
Bartlett. (1799-1854)
Other spouses: None, None, None
(27) 1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.4.2.1.1.1.1.1.1a.1a.1a John Hilliard*
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Birth: 10 Jul 1793
Death: ca 1873, Buried In The Old Hilliard Cemetery
Living there at the time was a mulatto. Not determined if he was a free man. His
name was Alex Chaves, Born in1830. John Hilliard (from letter written by
his sons to him) never missed a court calendar. His home was close to the Sel
Holloway home. His son, Thomas Dandrge, married Eugenia A Holloway
Sept.1862.
Spouse: Mary Polly Newman
Birth: 1803, NC
Death: ca 1873
Father: Daniel Newman (-1849)
Mother: Obedience White
Marr: 19 Dec 1827
Children: Thomas Dandridge (1831-1864)
Matilda Caroline (1830-1912)
William Andrew (1837-1862)
Sarah (Sallie) Obedience (1840-1923)
Mary White (1841-1913)
Armistead Bartlett (1846-1920)
John (1833-1921)
Other spouses: None
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Dandridge Hilliard*
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Birth: 30 Mar 1831, Warren County ,NC
Death: 19 May 1864, Killed In Civil War Near Spotsylvania
Courthouse.
Burial: ? , Body Never Recovered From Battle. Enemy Over Ran
Their Position.
Occ: School Teacher, Farmer. Government Employee At
Clarksville, Va. Under Captain Hawkins Some Years.
Educ: Well Educated But Exact Degrees Not Known.Teachers
License Dated 1853
Reli: Congrgational Christian
Killed in civil war leaving wife (Eugenia Holloway Hilliard and one child Henry
Holloway) This was a “likeness” sent to his wife in early part of 1864. It is
from an old tin type which I recovered on a computer. He enlisted in the civil
war confederates March 3, 1864. He was killed in battle near Spotsylvania
Courthouse, Virginia on May 19,1864 He was a friend of W B Wellons who helped
start the congregational churches in the south following the Civil War.
Spouse: Eugenia A Holloway
Birth: 1 May 1844, Warren County ,NC
Death: 21 Aug 1900, Old Hilliard Cemetery.
Father: Sam Holloway
Mother: MARTHA Holloway
Marr: 22 Sep 1862, Warren County ,NC
Children: Henry Holloway (1863-1936)
Other spouses: None
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Holloway Hilliard
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Birth: 4 Jul 1863, Granville County NC
Death: 20 Jan 1936, Warren County, NC
Burial: Mt. Auburn Church, Warren County
Occ: Book Keeper For Tobacco Warehouse
Educ: Home schooled
Reli: Congregational Christian
His legs never developed from the hips down. Not being able to attend school, he
used his two half sisters books and completed his education. His two half
sisters ( Etta and Vivian Flemming taught school in Warren County for 41 years.)
Spouse: Viola Spain
Birth: 1872, Warren County, NC
Death: 1914, Warren County, NC
Father: James G Spain (1851-)
Mother: Sarah Spain (1855-)
Children: Charlie White (1901-1987)
Wallace
Thomas
Garner
Eugenia
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White Hilliard
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Birth: 2 Aug 1901, Granville County, NC
Death: 18 Apr 1987, Warren County, NC (1 mile east of Macon)
Occ: Farmer. Chief product was tobacco.
Reli: Congregational Christian
Spouse: Mrs. Alma Lucile Hilliard
Birth: 3 Mar 1902, Warren County, NC
Death: 15 Jan 1982, 1 mile east of Macon. Warren County, NC
Father: Victor Vance Hilliard (1875-1927)
Mother: Pattie Delear Wynn (1883-1969)
Marr: 3 Mar 1918, Halifax, Va.
Children: Charles Albert (1925-)
Williard White (1919-)
McElery Bullock (1921-)
Lucile Mae (1923-)
Henry Floyd (1927-)
Perry Holivy (1929-)
Ralph Fitzerland (1932-)
Etta Lorraine (1934-)
Myrtle Jean (1936-)
Warren Peete (1938-)
Gilbert Lee (1939-)
Alma Joyce (1942-)
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Albert Hilliard
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Birth: Oxford, NC
Occ: Teacher, Pharmaceutical Salesman
Educ: A. B. degree Elon College, Majors-Chemistry, Biology,
Science, Duke University-Physics
Reli: Methodist (Formerly Congregational Christian and
first choice)
Grew up in Warren County until 17 yrs. old. Served in World war 11 in the Navy
Medical Corps but assigned to the fleet marine forces, 1ST. Special Brigade
landing forces.
Spouse: Dorothy Mae Shepherd
Birth: Durham, NC
Father: Roy Thurston Shepherd (1903-1960)
Marr: 28 Aug 1948, Congregational Christian Church in Durham,
NC
Children: Kathryn Loede (Living)
Dora Ann (Living)
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Birth: Watts Hosp. Durham, NC
Occ: Attorney at Law and a teacher
Educ: BS at Univ, NC in education and LLD at Duke Univ. In Law
Reli: Methodist
Spouse: Stephen Craig Lies MD
Birth: Living
Father: William Lies MD
Mother: Virginia Winters
Marr: Duke Memorial Church, Durham, NC
Children: Virginia Winters (Living)
Dorothy Hilliard (Living) |
