James Demaster1

ID #3301
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married first (?) Campbell.2
MarriageHe married second (?) Stevens.1

Children with (?) Campbell:

Betsy Demaster3 ( - b Jul 1859)
John Demaster3 ( - b Jul 1859)

Children with (?) Stevens:

Edward Demaster4 ( - b Jul 1859)
James Demaster4 ( - b Jul 1859)
Rachel Demaster4 ( - a Jul 1822)
Frances Demaster+ 1 (c 1761 - c 1847)

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Other information

Relationship:
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.
  2. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demaster married twice, first to _____ Campbell and second to ___ Stevens.
  3. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.
  4. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blair).

(?) Stevens1

ID #3302
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married James Demaster.1

Children with James Demaster:

Edward Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)
James Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)
Rachel Demaster2 ( - a Jul 1822)
Frances Demaster+ 1 (c 1761 - c 1847)

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

 

Other information

Relationship:
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.
  2. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blair).

(?) Campbell1

ID #3303
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married James Demaster.1

Children with James Demaster:

Betsy Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)
John Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

 

Other information

Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demaster married twice, first to _____ Campbell and second to ___ Stevens.
  2. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc, Case 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.

Nancy (?)1

ID #3314, ( - before September 1804)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1785She married Roland Bias, son of James Bias and Elizabeth (?), circa 1785 in Virginia.1
Deathbefore Sep 1804She died before Sep 1804 in Virginia.1

Children with Roland Bias:

Nancy Bias+ 1 (c 1788 - c 1822)
Polly Bias1 (s 1790 - )
Jane Bias2 (bt 1791 - 1800 - )
Lucinda Bias3 (c 1797 - 23 Sep 1890)

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Other information

Relationship:
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas.
  2. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Jonas Nicely and Jane or Jennie Byas, 27 Nov 1811, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolen Byas.
  3. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Nicely Jr. and Lucinda Byars, 28 Sep 1818, Amherst Co. VA, daughter of Boling R. Byars.

James Bias1

ID #3317, (circa 1725 - after August 1784)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1725He was born circa 1725.2,3,4
Marriagesay 1745He married Elizabeth (?) say 1745.5,6
Deathafter Aug 1784He died after Aug 1784.7

Children with Elizabeth (?):

Larkin Bias15 (c 1750 - c 1841)
Roland Bias+ 16 (bt 1760 - 1767 - c 1837)
Obadiah Bias Sr.17,18 (b 1762 - )
John Bias19 (b 1763 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Event-Misc10 Mar 1762He had 230 acres surveyed for him by William Cabell on 10 Mar 1762 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Event-Misc4 Apr 1771He was had 53 acres surveyed for him by William Cabell on 4 Apr 1771 in Amherst County, Virginia.8
LandPatent3 Aug 1771He was granted a patent for 230 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia, on 3 Aug 1771.9
Deed-Trust18 Nov 1772He conveyed in trust livestock and household items for 5 shillings in Amherst County, Virginia, to James Manees on 18 Nov 1772.10
Tax List1782He appeared on the Tax List of 1782 in Amherst County, Virginia. The household included 2 white males over 21 years old.11
Census1783He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia. There were 6 persons in the household.12
Deed-Land31 May 1783He conveyed 60 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek to William Camden for £24 in Amherst County, Virginia, on 31 May 1783. Part of the land patented at Williamsburg on 3 Aug 1771..13
Deed-Land2 Aug 1784He and Elizabeth Bias conveyed 170 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78 in Amherst County, Virginia, on 2 Aug 1784. Part of the land patented at Williamsburg on 3 Aug 1771..14

 

Other information

Relationship:
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1040] Virginia Colonial Land Office Patents, No. 40, 1771-1772: p. 476-477, 3 Aug 1771,James Bias, 230 acres on south fork of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
  2. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book C, p. 192, 230 acres surveyed by William Cabell on 10 Mar 1762 for James Bias.
  3. [S33] Assumptions: Assumes he was about the same age as wife Elizabeth.
  4. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
  5. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, On 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  6. [S33] Assumptions: Assume she was about age 20 when married.
  7. [S33] Assumptions: Signed deed in Aug 1784 so still living then.
  8. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book C, p. 204, 53 acres surveyed by William Cabell on 4 Apr 1771 for James Bias.
  9. [S1040] Virginia Colonial Land Office Patents, No. 40, 1771-1772: p. 476-477, 3 Aug 1771, James Bias, 230 acres on south fork of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
  10. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book D, 1773-1778. p. 21, James Byous to James Manees, deed of trust, 5 shillings for cows, pigs, dishes, etc, recorded 5 Jul 1773.
  11. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1782, James Biass, 2 white males over 21, 6 cattle, 2 horses.
  12. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, James Byas, 6 whites, 0 blacks.
  13. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 420, On 31 May 1783, James Bias sold 60 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to William Camden for £24.
  14. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  15. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Larkin Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  16. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Roland Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  17. [S1042] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 64, 1813-1815: p.437, 20 Feb 1815, Obadiah Bias Sr. and John Fullerton, 75 acres on a flat ridge on the west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia.
  18. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Obadiah Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  19. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1784 to 1803, Lexington Parish, appears as John Byass or John Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old.

Elizabeth (?)1

ID #3318, (circa 1735 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1735She was born circa 1735.2
Marriagesay 1745She married James Bias say 1745.1,3

Children with James Bias:

Larkin Bias5 (c 1750 - c 1841)
Roland Bias+ 6 (bt 1760 - 1767 - c 1837)
Obadiah Bias Sr.7,8 (b 1762 - )
John Bias9 (b 1763 - )

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Deed-Land2 Aug 1784She was a cograntor with James Bias in the conveyance of 170 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78 in Amherst County, Virginia, on 2 Aug 1784. Part of the land patented at Williamsburg on 3 Aug 1771..4
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 90 to 99, in Larkin Bias's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Relationship:
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, On 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
  3. [S33] Assumptions: Assume she was about age 20 when married.
  4. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  5. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Larkin Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  6. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Roland Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  7. [S1042] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 64, 1813-1815: p.437, 20 Feb 1815, Obadiah Bias Sr. and John Fullerton, 75 acres on a flat ridge on the west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia.
  8. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Obadiah Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  9. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1784 to 1803, Lexington Parish, appears as John Byass or John Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old.
 

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