Joel Bowles1

Male, ID #2752, (about 1802 - May 1880)

Parents:

Father: Charles Bowles2 b. a 1756, d. b 19 Aug 1816
Mother: Elizabeth Parrish2 b. a 1757
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1802He was born about 1802.3,4
Marriage19 Aug 1822He married Adeline Dawson on 19 Aug 1822 in Amherst County, Virginia.5
DeathMay 1880He died of heart disease in May 1880 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage10 Jul 1823He witnessed the consent statement for the marriage of Lucinda Bowles and John W. White on 10 Jul 1823 in Amherst County, Virginia.6,1
Guardian16 Feb 1824He was named guardian of Belinda Bowles on 16 Feb 1824 in Amherst County, Virginia.7
Census18301 Jun 1830He appeared in the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia, as head of household.8

 

Other information

Relationships:
Great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
3rd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 18 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. [S472] Amherst County Marriage Bonds and Consents, (1823-1825): John White and Lucinda Bowles, 10 Jul 1823, Amherst County, mother Elizabeth Bowles gives consent, bond of John White and David Bowles, witnessed by Joel Bowles, Nathaniel Bowles, and Melinda Staples.
  2. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.23, referencing Will Book 6, p. 318, Guardian Bond, 19 Aug 1822, Lucas Thompson as guardian of Joel Bowles, orphan of Charles Bowles.
  3. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.22, referencing Will Book 6, p. 440, Guardian Bond, 16 Feb 1824, Joel Bowles as guardian of Belinda Bowles, orphan of Charles Bowles. Must be 21 years old to be named a guardian.
  4. [S510] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Non-Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, ED 21, sheet 1, Joel Bowles (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.). Age 78, widowed, born Virginia, died May 1880 of heart disease.
  5. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Joel Bowles and Adeline Dawson, 19 Aug 1822, Amherst Co., VA.
  6. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for John White and Lucinda Bowles, married 10 Jul 1823, Amherst County, Virginia, bride's mother Elizabeth Bowles.
  7. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.22, referencing Will Book 6, p. 440, Guardian Bond, 16 Feb 1824, Joel Bowles as guardian of Belinda Bowles, orphan of Charles Bowles.
  8. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 522, line 4, Joel Bowles household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 17 Jan 2020. 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29 (Joel), 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 20-29 (Adeline).

Charles Bowles1,2

Male, ID #2754, (about 1756 - before 19 August 1816)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1756He was born about 1756.3,4
Marriage24 May 1780He married Elizabeth Parrish, daughter of Joel Parrish and Elizabeth Hill, on 24 May 1780 in Goochland County, Virginia.1,2
Deathbefore 19 Aug 1816He died before 19 Aug 1816 in Amherst County, Virginia.5
Probate19 Aug 1816His estate was probated on 19 Aug 1816 in Amherst County, Virginia.5

Children with Elizabeth Parrish:

Stephen Bowles+10 (a 1782 - a May 1850)
Joel Bowles11 (a 1802 - May 1880)
Lucinda Bowles+ 1 (a 1803 - 27 Mar 1862)
Belinda Bowles12 (a 1806 - May 1880)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Militaryfrom 1 Feb 1776 to 15 Feb 1778He served as a private in the 5th Virginia Regiment during the Revolutionary War from 1 Feb 1776 to 15 Feb 1778. During his enlistment the 5th Virginia Regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, and Battle of Germantown. At the completion of his enlistment term he was discharged while the regiment was encamped at Valley Forge from whence he made his way back to Virginia.4
Tax Listbetween 1786 and 1788He appeared on the Tax List of between 1786 and 1788 in Goochland County, Virginia.6
Tax Listfrom 1796 to 1803He appeared on the Tax List of from 1796 to 1803 in Lexington Parrish, Amherst County, Virginia.7
Census18106 Aug 1810He appeared in the 1810 census in Amherst County, Virginia, as head of household.3
Deed-Land27 Oct 1810He received 84 acres for $206 at Naked Creek and Turkey Mountain from George and Nancy Hudson in Amherst County, Virginia, on 27 Oct 1810.8
Deed-Land2 Aug 1816He and Elizabeth Bowles conveyed 84 acres for $300 at Naked Creek and Turkey Mountain to David S. Garland in Amherst County, Virginia, on 2 Aug 1816.9

 

Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
2nd great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. [S472] Amherst County Marriage Bonds and Consents, (1823-1825): John White and Lucinda Bowles, 10 Jul 1823, Amherst County, mother Elizabeth Bowles gives consent, bond of John White and David Bowles, witnessed by Joel Bowles, Nathaniel Bowles, and Melinda Staples.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Charles Bowles and Elizabeth Parrish, 24 May 1780, Goochland Co. VA, father of bride, Joel Parrish.
  3. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 279, line 4, Charles Bowles household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 9 Jan 2020. 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45 (Charles), 3 females under 10, 2 females 16-25, 1 female over 45 (Elizabeth).
  4. [S568] Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War, compiled 1894 - ca. 1912, documenting the period 1775 - 1784, Charles Bowles, 5th Virginia Regiment, enlisted 1 Feb 1776 for 2 years, discharged 15 Feb 1778, private.
  5. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.22, referencing Will Book 5, p. 599, Stephen Bowles administrator of Charles Bowles, 19 Aug 1816, bond posted by Charles, Stephen, and John Bowles, and William Staples.
  6. [S1115] Goochland County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1786 to 1788, Charles Bowles.
  7. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1796 to 1803, Charles Bowls.
  8. [S676] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1807-1827, Books L-R, p.40, entry 442, from Deed Book L, 27 Oct 1810, George Hudson and wife Nancy to Charles Bowles, both of Amherst County, for $206 84 acres at Naked Creek borders, deed given to David S. Garland, present owner on 7 Dec 1829.
  9. [S676] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1807-1827, Books L-R, p.124, entry 319, from Deed Book N, 2 Aug 1816, Charles Bowles and wife Elizabeth to David S. Garland, both of Amherst County, for $300, 84 acres at Naked Creek and Turkey Mountain, "where Charles Bowles lives and he bought it from George Hudson", deed given to David S. Garland on April 1829.
  10. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.22, referencing Will Book 5, p. 599, Stephen Bowles administrator of Charles Bowles, 19 Aug 1816, bond signed by Stephen Bowles, John Bowles, and William Staples.
  11. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.23, referencing Will Book 6, p. 318, Guardian Bond, 19 Aug 1822, Lucas Thompson as guardian of Joel Bowles, orphan of Charles Bowles.
  12. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.22, referencing Will Book 6, p. 440, Guardian Bond, 16 Feb 1824, Joel Bowles as guardian of Belinda Bowles, orphan of Charles Bowles.

Samuel Nicely1

Male, ID #2755
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Hannah (?).2
Probate20 Oct 1834His estate was probated on 20 Oct 1834 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3

Children with Hannah (?):

John Nicely2
Benjamin Nicely2
Sally Nicely2
Jonas Nicely2 (a 1790 - )
Rebecca Nicely+1,2 (a 1795 - )
Samuel Nicely2,6 (a 1798 - 4 Nov 1885)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage17 Apr 1824He consented to the marriage of Rebecca Nicely and Samuel Burks Mitchell on 17 Apr 1824 in Amherst County, Virginia.4,1,5
Will23 Mar 1834He made a will on 23 Mar 1834 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Last Edited: 22 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S472] Amherst County Marriage Bonds and Consents, (1823-1825): Samuel B. Mitchell and Rebecca Nicely, consent of father Samuel Nicely dated 8 Apr 1824, witnessed by Berry Bryant.
  2. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 8, pp. 436-437, Will of Samuel Nicely Sr., dated 23 Mar 1834, proved 20 Oct 1834, wife Hannah all property until her death, then equally distributed to his six children John, Benjamin, Sally, Jonas, Rebecca, and Samuel; witnesses Richard Borren (Bourne), Roderick Waugh; Samuel B. Mitchell named administrator on 19 Oct 1835.
  3. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 9, p. 128, 19 Oct 1835, administrator's bond recorded for Samuel B. Mitchell and George Burks, ordered to make an inventory of the estate of Samuel Nicely, dec'd.
  4. [S22] VA Marriages, 1740-1850, Samuel B. Mitchell and Rebecca Nicely entry, married 17 Apr 1824 in Amherst County, VA.
  5. [S622] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds 1801-1854, Saml. B. Mitchell and Rebecca Nicely, citing page 276, 17 Apr 1824, consent Samuel Nicely, surety or witness Landon Tuley, Benjamin Bryant, and Bev. Davies.
  6. [S570] West VA Deaths,1853-1973, Samuel Nicely, 4 Nov 1885, Greenbrier Co. WVA, age 87, married, spouse Lucinda Nicely, son of Samuel and Hanna Nicely.

Hannah (?)1

Female, ID #2756
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married Samuel Nicely.1

Children with Samuel Nicely:

John Nicely1
Benjamin Nicely1
Sally Nicely1
Jonas Nicely1 (a 1790 - )
Rebecca Nicely+1 (a 1795 - )
Samuel Nicely1,2 (a 1798 - 4 Nov 1885)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will23 Mar 1834She was named an heir in the will of Samuel Nicely dated 23 Mar 1834 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Last Edited: 22 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 8, pp. 436-437, Will of Samuel Nicely Sr., dated 23 Mar 1834, proved 20 Oct 1834, wife Hannah all property until her death, then equally distributed to his six children John, Benjamin, Sally, Jonas, Rebecca, and Samuel; witnesses Richard Borren (Bourne), Roderick Waugh; Samuel B. Mitchell named administrator on 19 Oct 1835.
  2. [S570] West VA Deaths,1853-1973, Samuel Nicely, 4 Nov 1885, Greenbrier Co. WVA, age 87, married, spouse Lucinda Nicely, son of Samuel and Hanna Nicely.

Jonas Nicely1

Male, ID #2759, (about 1790 - )

Parents:

Father: Samuel Nicely1
Mother: Hannah (?)1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1790He was born about 1790 in Virginia.2,3
Marriage27 Nov 1811He married Jane Bias, daughter of Roland Bias and Nancy (?), on 27 Nov 1811 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18301 Jun 1830He was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Will23 Mar 1834He was named an heir in the will of Samuel Nicely dated 23 Mar 1834 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Census18401 Jun 1840He was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Cabell County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Last Edited: 17 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 8, pp. 436-437, Will of Samuel Nicely Sr., dated 23 Mar 1834, proved 20 Oct 1834, wife Hannah all property until her death, then equally distributed to his six children John, Benjamin, Sally, Jonas, Rebecca, and Samuel; witnesses Richard Borren (Bourne), Roderick Waugh; Samuel B. Mitchell named administrator on 19 Oct 1835.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, sheet 508 (stamped), Jonas Nicely household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 17 Nov 2018. Male 40-49 (Jonas), male 5-9, female 30-39 (probably wife Jane/Jennie), female under 5, 2 females 5-9, female 10-14.
  3. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, sheet 47 (stamped), Jonas Nicely household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 17 Nov 2018. Male 40-49 (Jonas), male 10-14, female 40-49 (probably wife Jane/Jennie), female 10-14.
  4. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Jonas Nicely and Jane or Jennie Byas, 27 Nov 1811, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolen Byas.

Samuel Nicely1

Male, ID #2760, (about 1798 - 4 November 1885)

Parents:

Father: Samuel Nicely1,2
Mother: Hannah (?)1,2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1798He was born about 1798.2
Marriage28 Sep 1818He married Lucinda Bias, daughter of Roland Bias and Nancy (?), on 28 Sep 1818 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Death4 Nov 1885He died on 4 Nov 1885 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will23 Mar 1834He was named an heir in the will of Samuel Nicely dated 23 Mar 1834 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Last Edited: 22 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 8, pp. 436-437, Will of Samuel Nicely Sr., dated 23 Mar 1834, proved 20 Oct 1834, wife Hannah all property until her death, then equally distributed to his six children John, Benjamin, Sally, Jonas, Rebecca, and Samuel; witnesses Richard Borren (Bourne), Roderick Waugh; Samuel B. Mitchell named administrator on 19 Oct 1835.
  2. [S570] West VA Deaths,1853-1973, Samuel Nicely, 4 Nov 1885, Greenbrier Co. WVA, age 87, married, spouse Lucinda Nicely, son of Samuel and Hanna Nicely.
  3. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Nicely Jr. and Lucinda Byars, 28 Sep 1818, Amherst Co. VA, daughter of Boling R. Byars.

Nancy Jenkins1

Female, ID #2770, (between 1770 and 1780 - )

Parents:

Father: Thomas Jenkins2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthbetween 1770 and 1780She was born between 1770 and 1780.3
Marriage19 Sep 1804She married Roland Bias, son of James Bias and Elizabeth (?), on 19 Sep 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18106 Aug 1810She was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in an unknown person 's household on the 1810 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Movedabout 1825She and Roland Bias moved Amherst County to Cabell County, Virginia, about 1825.5,6
Deed-Land26 Oct 1825She was a cograntor with Roland Bias in the conveyance of 150 acres on Pea Vine Mountain in Amherst County, Virginia, to Larkin Bias on 26 Oct 1825. This is land where Roland Bias lives..5
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 50 to 59, in Roland Bias's household on the 1830 census in Cabell County, Virginia.6

 

Other information

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S622] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds 1801-1854, p. 34B, Rowland (Roland) Byass to Nancy Jinkins, 19 Sep 1804, citing original p. 177, surety/witnesses Daniel Jinkins, Samuel Garland, Archelaus Mitchell.
  2. [S622] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds 1801-1854, p. 34B, Rowland (Roland) Byass to Nancy Jinkins, 19 Sep 1804, citing original p. 177, consent Thomas Jinkins, surety/witnesses Daniel Jinkins, Samuel Garland, Archelaus Mitchell.
  3. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, sheet 6, line 16, Roland Byas Senr. household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 Oct 1830. 1 male 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80 (Roland), 1 male 90-100, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 50-60 (probably wife Nancy Jenkins).
  4. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.265, Rolin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 1 Jan 2016. Male >45 (Roland), 5 males <25, female 26-44 (wife Nancy), 5 females <25.
  5. [S676] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1807-1827, Books L-R, p.307, 26 Oct 1825, Roland Bias and wife Nancy to Larkin Bias, 150 acres at Pea Vine Mountain where Roland Bias lives.
  6. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, sheet 6, line 16, Roland Byas Senr. household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 Oct 1830. 1 male 5-10, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80 (Roland), 1 male 90-100, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 50-60.

Thomas Jenkins1

Male, ID #2771
Pedigree

Child with an unknown spouse:

Nancy Jenkins1 (bt 1770 - 1780 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage19 Sep 1804He consented to the marriage of Nancy Jenkins and Roland Bias on 19 Sep 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
LandGrant12 Nov 1804He is named as a neighbor whose land adjoined 50 acres on the waters of Fluvanna River on Peavine Mountain in Amherst County, Virginia, that was granted to Roland Bias on 12 Nov 1804. Land Office Treasury warrant no. 3470 issued 13 Nov 1802 and survey made 24 Mar 1803..2
Deed-Land16 Feb 1808He conveyed unspecified acres for £33 on headwaters of Otter and Cockes (Creek) in Amherst County, Virginia, to Roland Bias on 16 Feb 1808.3

 

Other information

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S622] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds 1801-1854, p. 34B, Rowland (Roland) Byass to Nancy Jinkins, 19 Sep 1804, citing original p. 177, consent Thomas Jinkins, surety/witnesses Daniel Jinkins, Samuel Garland, Archelaus Mitchell.
  2. [S1041] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 53, 1804: p.482, 12 Nov 1804, Rolen Bias, 50 acres on the waters of Fluvanna River on Peavine Mountain in Amherst County, Virginia.
  3. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book L, 1807-1811, p. 118, 16 Feb 1808, Thomas Jenkins to Rolling Byas, unspecified acres for £33 on the headwaters of the Otter and Cocke's (Creeks) in Amherst Co. VA, Larkin Bias was one witness.

Mourning Mitchell1

Female, ID #2772, (about 1792 - about 1870)

Parents:

Father: Archelaus Mitchell1 b. a 1754, d. a Dec 1821
Mother: Milley Burks2 b. a 1763, d. b 2 Jan 1796
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1792She was born about 1792.3,4
Marriage16 Dec 1811She married Walter Williams on 16 Dec 1811 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Deathabout 1870She died about 1870 in Cabell County, West Virginia.5
Probate18 Apr 1870Her estate was probated on 18 Apr 1870 in Cabell County, West Virginia.5

Child with Walter Williams:

Nancy M. Williams+10 (a Mar 1815 - 18 Dec 1901)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18207 Aug 1820She was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in Walter Williams's household on the 1820 census in Amherst County, Virginia.6
Deed-Land6 Dec 1822She was a cograntor with Walter Williams in the conveyance of fifty-four and a half acres for $300 to Peter P. Thornton and Richard S. Ellis in Amherst County, Virginia, on 6 Dec 1822.7
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in Walter Williams's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.8
Census18401 Jun 1840She was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Cabell County, Virginia.9
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Cabell County, Virginia.10
Event-Misc23 Mar 1858She and Nancy M. Bias were parties to an agreement on 23 Mar 1858 in Cabell County, Virginia. Mourning Williams agreed upon her death to give her daughter Nancy Bias 25 acres of land where they now reside in exchange for Nancy caring for Mourning until her death. Nancy also agreed to pay Nicholas, Sarah, Milly, and Elizabeth $16 apiece (relationship or surname not stated).5
Census18601 Jun 1860She was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Cabell County, Virginia.4
Will6 Oct 1861She made a will on 6 Oct 1861 in Cabell County, West Virginia.5

 

Other information

Charts:
Descendants of John Ross
My Archelaus Line
Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 11 Mar 2021

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Mourning Mitchell and Walter Williams, 16 Dec 1811, Amherst Co., VA, father Archelaus Mitchell.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Milley Burks and Archelaus Mitchell, 19 Nov 1784, Amherst Co, VA, mother Elizabeth Burks.
  3. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst Co., page 38, Walter Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Walter, male 26-44, wife Mourning 26-44, 5 children.
  4. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell Co., page 175, Mourning Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Mourning, age 68, Nancy, age 45, Nancy Holton, age 13.
  5. [S625] Cabell County, West Virginia, Will Book 3, pp. 72-73, 6 Oct 1661, Will of Mourning Williams, probated 18 Apr 1870.
  6. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst Co., page 38, Walter Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Walter, male 26-44, wife Mourning 26-44, 2 males under 10, male 10-15, 2 females under 10.
  7. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book P, p.269, deed dated 6 Dec 1822, Walter Williams and wife Morning to Peter P. Thornton and Richard S. Ellis, 54.5 acres in Amherst County for $300, land originally purchased from William Noel, recorded 17 Feb 1823.
  8. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst Co., page 529, Walter Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Walter, male 30-39, wife Mourning 40-49, male 5-9, male 15-19, female under 5, female 5-9, 2 females 10-14.
  9. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell Co., page 46, Mrs. Marring Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Female 40-49 (Mourning), female 10-14, female 15-19.
  10. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell Co., page 348, Mourning Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Mourning, age 51, Nancy, age 35, Louisa, age 7.

Walter Williams1

Male, ID #2773, (about 1785 - before 1840)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1785He was born about 1785.2
Marriage16 Dec 1811He married Mourning Mitchell, daughter of Archelaus Mitchell and Milley Burks, on 16 Dec 1811 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Deathbefore 1840He died before 1840.3

Child with Mourning Mitchell:

Nancy M. Williams+8 (a Mar 1815 - 18 Dec 1901)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18207 Aug 1820He was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Deed-Land6 Dec 1822He and Mourning Williams conveyed fifty-four and a half acres for $300 to Peter P. Thornton and Richard S. Ellis in Amherst County, Virginia, on 6 Dec 1822.5
Deed-Land19 Jan 1827He conveyed 180 acres to Thomas A. Eubank in Amherst County, Virginia, on 19 Jan 1827. This sale was done to settle debts owed to Richard S. Ellis, William Gatewood, and Samuel B. Mitchell..6
Census18301 Jun 1830He was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.7

 

Other information

Charts:
Descendants of John Ross
My Archelaus Line
Last Edited: 18 Sep 2021

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Mourning Mitchell and Walter Williams, 16 Dec 1811, Amherst Co., VA, father Archelaus Mitchell.
  2. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst Co., page 38, Walter Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Walter, male 26-44, wife Mourning 26-44, 5 children.
  3. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell Co., page 46, Mrs. Marring Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Mourning, female 40-49, 2 females <20, husband Walter not present, assumed deceased.
  4. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst Co., page 38, Walter Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Walter, male 26-44, wife Mourning 26-44, 2 males under 10, male 10-15, 2 females under 10.
  5. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book P, p.269, deed dated 6 Dec 1822, Walter Williams and wife Morning to Peter P. Thornton and Richard S. Ellis, 54.5 acres in Amherst County for $300, land originally purchased from William Noel, recorded 17 Feb 1823.
  6. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book R, pp.353-354, deed dated 19 Jan 1827, Walter Williams to Thomas A. Eubank, 180 acres in Amherst County adjoining Larkin Byas, sold to setlle debts owed to Richard S. Ellis, William Gatewood, and Samuel B. Mitchell.
  7. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst Co., page 529, Walter Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Walter, male 30-39, wife Mourning 40-49, male 5-9, male 15-19, female under 5, female 5-9, 2 females 10-14.
  8. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell Co., page 348, Mourning Williams household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 13 Jan 2016. Mourning, age 51, Nancy, age 35, Louisa, age 7.
 

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