John Ross1

Male, ID #2826, (about 1695 - about 1759)

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1695He was born about 1695 in Glamis Parish, Angus County, Scotland.1,2
Marriagesay 1735He married Sarah (?) say 1735.1
Deathabout 1759He died about 1759 in Hanover County, Virginia.1

Children with Sarah (?):

John Ross1 (a 1736 - 1799)
Mourning Ross+ 1 (a 1737 - a 14 Sep 1797)
Peter Ross5 (a 1738 - )
Daniel Ross5 (a 1740 - )
William Ross5 (8 Jul 1742 - )
Elizabeth Ross5 (8 Jul 1742 - )
James Ross5 (28 Sep 1744 - )
Isabel Ross5 (19 Aug 1746 - )
Susannah Ross5 (19 Aug 1746 - )
David Ross5 (25 May 1749 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
OccupationHe was a weaver.2
Immigration20 Aug 1716He immigrated from Scotland to Talbot County in Maryland on 20 Aug 1716.3
Deed-Land6 Mar 1734/35He received 150 acres from Lawrence Ferguson in Hanover County, Virginia, on 6 Mar 1734/35.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
5th great-grandfather of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 2 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 2, John Ross of Hanover County.
  2. [S1106] Prison List, 1715 Jacobite Rebellion, KB 8/66; Court of King's Bench: Crown Side: Baga de Secretis, unknown repository, John Ross entry, captured at Preston, number 71, Glamis Parish, Angus County, occupation weaver, served in Capt. Balfour's company of the Strathmore Regiment.
  3. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 1, "John Ross - A Scot to Virginia."
  4. [S1053] Hanover Co. Court Records, 1733-1735, p. 203, Lawrence Ferguson to John Ross, 150 acres in St. Paul's Parish adjacent to land of George Alvis, deceased, 6 Mar 1734/35, witnessed by William Harris, Thomas Tulloch, and Robert Harris.
  5. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 2, "John Ross of Hanover County."

Sarah (?)1

Female, ID #2827, (say 1705 - about 1772)

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1705She was born say 1705.1
Marriagesay 1735She married John Ross say 1735.1
Deathabout 1772She died about 1772 in Hanover County, Virginia.1

Children with John Ross:

John Ross1 (a 1736 - 1799)
Mourning Ross+ 1 (a 1737 - a 14 Sep 1797)
Peter Ross2 (a 1738 - )
Daniel Ross2 (a 1740 - )
William Ross2 (8 Jul 1742 - )
Elizabeth Ross2 (8 Jul 1742 - )
James Ross2 (28 Sep 1744 - )
Isabel Ross2 (19 Aug 1746 - )
Susannah Ross2 (19 Aug 1746 - )
David Ross2 (25 May 1749 - )

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Other information

Relationships:
5th great-grandmother of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
7th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 2, John Ross of Hanover County.
  2. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 2, "John Ross of Hanover County."

John Ross1

Male, ID #2828, (about 1736 - 1799)

Parents:

Father: John Ross1 b. a 1695, d. a 1759
Mother: Sarah (?)1 b. s 1705, d. a 1772

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1736He was born about 1736.1
Death1799He died in 1799 in South Carolina.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Event-Misc19 Feb 1786He and Mourning Mitchell were witnesses to a deed of sale for 600 acres from Robert Looney to John Jeffries on 19 Feb 1786 in Union County, South Carolina.2

 

Other information

Relationships:
4th great-granduncle of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
6th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 16 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 2, John Ross of Hanover County.
  2. [S634] Union County, South Carolina, Deed Book A, pp.71-72, 19 Feb 1786, deed of sale, 600 acres on Gilkies Creek in Union County. from Robert Looney of York County to John Jeffries of Union County, winessed by John Ross, Nathaniel Jeffries, and Mourning Mitchell, recorded 27 Mar 1786.

Milley Burks1

Female, ID #2829, (after 1763 - before 2 January 1796)

Parents:

Father: Samuel Burks III2 b. b Jan 1743, d. a Mar 1784
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1 d. a Jan 1803

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthafter 1763She was born after 1763.3
Marriage20 Nov 1784She married Archelaus Mitchell, son of (?) Mitchell and Mourning Ross, on 20 Nov 1784 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,1
Deathbefore 2 Jan 1796She died before 2 Jan 1796.4

Children with Archelaus Mitchell:

Samuel Burks Mitchell+ 5 (11 Sep 1785 - a 13 Oct 1845)
(?) Mitchell6 (17 Feb 1788 - )
Mourning Mitchell+1 (a 1792 - a 1870)

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandmother of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Milley Burks and Archelaus Mitchell, 19 Nov 1784, Amherst Co, VA, mother Elizabeth Burks.
  2. [S1034] Amherst County Order Book 1790-1794, 3 May 1791, Hugh McCabe and Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Burks, vs. George Burks, administrator of Samuel Burks, decd., Samuel Burks, heir of Samuel Burks decd, Edward Harding and wife Mary, Archelaus Mitchell and wife Milley, William and Richard Burks by George Burks their guardian, Lindsey Burks, Sally Burks, and Elizabeth Burks by Charles Burks their guardian.
  3. [S486] William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia, 1763-1800, p.52, Archelaus Mitchell and Milly Burks, spinster, m. 19 Nov 1784, Charles Burks surety, consent of her mother Elizabeth Burks, certificate of marriage dated 20 Nov 1784 by Rev. Benjamin Coleman, cites Order Book 1784-1787, p.60.
  4. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Patsey Terry and Archelaus Mitchell, 26 Dec 1795, Louisa Co., Virginia, father Thomas Terry.
  5. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 4, 1.2 Mourning Ross, cites entry in family bible of Peter Ross of Fluvanna County (brother of Mourning Ross Mitchell and uncle of Archelaus Mitchell), "[Sam]uel B. Mitchell son of Arch'a Mitchell [and Mil]ley his wife was bornd September the 11th 1785" (notes that page was torn and some fragments are missing).
  6. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 4, 1.2 Mourning Ross, cites entry in family bible of Peter Ross of Fluvanna County (brother of Mourning Ross Mitchell and uncle of Archelaus Mitchell), "[Sam]uel B. Mitchell son of Arch'a Mitchell [and Mil]ley his wife was bornd September the 11th 1785, [unknown] Mitchell was bornd Feb'y the 17th 1788"" (notes that page was torn and some fragments are missing).

Elizabeth (?)1

Female, ID #2830

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married Samuel Burks Jr., son of Samuel Burks Sr. and Mary Davis.1

Children with Samuel Burks Jr.:

David Burks1 (bt 1722 - Jan 1743 - )
Elizabeth Burks1 (bt 1722 - Jan 1743 - )
Mary Partree Burks1 (bt 1722 - Jan 1743 - )
Million Burks1 (bt 1722 - Jan 1743 - )
Samuel Burks III+ 1 (b Jan 1743 - a Mar 1784)
Richard Burks1 (b Jan 1743 - )
John Burks1 (b Jan 1743 - )
Charles Burks1 (b Jan 1743 - )
George Burks1 (b Jan 1743 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will5 Jan 1743She was named executrix and an heir in the will of Samuel Burks Jr. dated 5 Jan 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
5th great-grandmother of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
7th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 3 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S647] Albemarle County Will Book 2, pp. 10-11, Will of Samuel Burks Jr., written 5 Jan 1743, probated 13 Jul 1753, further proved Mar 1754, wife Elizabeth, sons David, Richard, John, Charles, George, and Samuel, daughters Elizabeth, Mary Partree, and Million.

(?) Mitchell1

?, ID #2831, (17 February 1788 - )

Parents:

Father: Archelaus Mitchell1 b. a 1754, d. a Dec 1821
Mother: Milley Burks1 b. a 1763, d. b 2 Jan 1796

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth17 Feb 1788(?) Mitchell was born on 17 Feb 1788 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grand aunt/uncle of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
4th great-grand aunt/uncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 7 Feb 2016

Citations

  1. [S632] Ross Chappell, The Ross Family, Chapter 4, 1.2 Mourning Ross, cites entry in family bible of Peter Ross of Fluvanna County (brother of Mourning Ross Mitchell and uncle of Archelaus Mitchell), "[Sam]uel B. Mitchell son of Arch'a Mitchell [and Mil]ley his wife was bornd September the 11th 1785, [unknown] Mitchell was bornd Feb'y the 17th 1788"" (notes that page was torn and some fragments are missing).

Patsey Terry1

Female, ID #2832, (about 1770 - after 1820)

Parents:

Father: Thomas Terry2,3,4
Mother: Ann Watts4

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1770She was born about 1770.5
Marriage2 Jan 1796She married Archelaus Mitchell, son of (?) Mitchell and Mourning Ross, on 2 Jan 1796 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.1,6
Deathafter 1820She died after 1820.5

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will13 Feb 1792She was named an heir in the will of Thomas Terry dated 13 Feb 1792 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.4,7
Census18106 Aug 1810She was probably the female, age 45 or more, in Archelaus Mitchell's household on the 1810 census in Amherst County, Virginia.8

 

Other information

Last Edited: 10 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [S636] John Vogt and T. William Kethley Jr., Fluvanna County Marriages, 1781-1849, Patsy Terry and Archelaus Mitchell, 2 Jan 1796, minister's return 18 Jan 1796, William Baskett.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Patsey Terry and Archelaus Mitchell, 26 Dec 1795, Louisa Co., Virginia, father Thomas Terry.
  3. [S641] Louisa Co. Chancery Causes, John Lawrence et al vs Obediah Terry, Exec of Thomas Terry, 1817-004, Patsey Terry, daughter of Ann and Thomas Terry, named in father's will.
  4. [S642] Louisa Co. Will Book 5, p.163, Will of Thomas Terry, written 13 Feb 1792 in Fluvanna Co., probated 8 Oct 1804 in Louisa Co., names wife Ann, children Obediah, Mills, Thomas, Patsey, Nancy, Elijah, Lewis, Mary, and Elizabeth, executors Obediah and Thomas Terry, witnesses Alhanasius Barnett, Thomas Dickenson, Elijah Terry, and Lewis Terry.
  5. [S513] Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900, Archelaus Mitchell, Virginia, file S38226, application dated 8 Oct 1818, states he enlisted in Louisa County, Va, in 1776, re-enlisted in late 1777, achieved rank of Saregeant, was at Battles of White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and the Seige of Charleston. Taken prisoner at Charleston but escaped and joined detachment under Col William Davis, discharged in 1780. Stated he was age 64 in Oct 1818 affidavit and age 67 in another affidavit of Dec 1820. Gave his occupation as a carpenter and house joiner, and stated in 1820 that he was living with his second wife aged 50 (or 60).
  6. [S641] Louisa Co. Chancery Causes, John Lawrence et al vs Obediah Terry, Exec of Thomas Terry, 1817-004, Archelaus Mitchell, husband of Patsey Terry.
  7. [S641] Louisa Co. Chancery Causes, John Lawrence et al vs Thomas Terry exec., Index 1817-004, Heirs of Terry Thomas sued Obadiah Terry, executor of Thomas Terry's estate, for their share of the estate. Documents include a copy of the will of Terry Thomas.
  8. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.266, Archelas Mitchell household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 2 Jan 2016. 1 male over 45, 3 males 16-25, 1 female 16-25, 1 female over 45.

Thomas Terry1

Male, ID #2833

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 25 Apr 1758He married Ann Watts, daughter of David Watts, before 25 Apr 1758.2,3
Probate8 Oct 1804His estate was probated on 8 Oct 1804 in Louisa County, Virginia.2

Children with Ann Watts:

Obediah Terry2
Mills Terry2
Thomas Terry Jr2
Nancy Terry2
Elijah Terry2
Lewis Terry2
Mary Terry2
Elizabeth Terry2
Patsey Terry1,5,2 (a 1770 - a 1820)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will13 Feb 1792He made a will on 13 Feb 1792 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.2,4

 

Other information

Last Edited: 10 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Patsey Terry and Archelaus Mitchell, 26 Dec 1795, Louisa Co., Virginia, father Thomas Terry.
  2. [S642] Louisa Co. Will Book 5, p.163, Will of Thomas Terry, written 13 Feb 1792 in Fluvanna Co., probated 8 Oct 1804 in Louisa Co., names wife Ann, children Obediah, Mills, Thomas, Patsey, Nancy, Elijah, Lewis, Mary, and Elizabeth, executors Obediah and Thomas Terry, witnesses Alhanasius Barnett, Thomas Dickenson, Elijah Terry, and Lewis Terry.
  3. [S637] Louisa Co. Deed Book, B, 1754-1759, p.259, 25 Apr 1758, David Watts of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co., Planter, for Natural Love and Affection to my son in law Thomas Terry of same Par. and county 200 acres in par. afsd. containing the plantation whereon he now lives and joining Martin Key and Charles Gillam and Gedion Carr.
  4. [S641] Louisa Co. Chancery Causes, John Lawrence et al vs Thomas Terry exec., Index 1817-004, Heirs of Terry Thomas sued Obadiah Terry, executor of Thomas Terry's estate, for their share of the estate. Documents include a copy of the will of Terry Thomas.
  5. [S641] Louisa Co. Chancery Causes, John Lawrence et al vs Obediah Terry, Exec of Thomas Terry, 1817-004, Patsey Terry, daughter of Ann and Thomas Terry, named in father's will.

Ann Watts1,2

Female, ID #2836

Parents:

Father: David Watts2

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 25 Apr 1758She married Thomas Terry before 25 Apr 1758.1,2

Children with Thomas Terry:

Obediah Terry1
Mills Terry1
Thomas Terry Jr1
Nancy Terry1
Elijah Terry1
Lewis Terry1
Mary Terry1
Elizabeth Terry1
Patsey Terry1 (a 1770 - a 1820)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will13 Feb 1792She was named an heir in the will of Thomas Terry dated 13 Feb 1792 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.1,3

 

Other information

Last Edited: 10 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [S642] Louisa Co. Will Book 5, p.163, Will of Thomas Terry, written 13 Feb 1792 in Fluvanna Co., probated 8 Oct 1804 in Louisa Co., names wife Ann, children Obediah, Mills, Thomas, Patsey, Nancy, Elijah, Lewis, Mary, and Elizabeth, executors Obediah and Thomas Terry, witnesses Alhanasius Barnett, Thomas Dickenson, Elijah Terry, and Lewis Terry.
  2. [S637] Louisa Co. Deed Book, B, 1754-1759, p.259, 25 Apr 1758, David Watts of Fredericksville Par., Louisa Co., Planter, for Natural Love and Affection to my son in law Thomas Terry of same Par. and county 200 acres in par. afsd. containing the plantation whereon he now lives and joining Martin Key and Charles Gillam and Gedion Carr.
  3. [S641] Louisa Co. Chancery Causes, John Lawrence et al vs Thomas Terry exec., Index 1817-004, Heirs of Terry Thomas sued Obadiah Terry, executor of Thomas Terry's estate, for their share of the estate. Documents include a copy of the will of Terry Thomas.

Nicholas Harrison1

Male, ID #2847

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage18 Apr 1800He married Nancy Woodroof, daughter of Capt. David Woodroof and Clary Powell, on 18 Apr 1800 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Last Edited: 14 Feb 2016

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Nancy Hill (widow) and Nicholas Harrison, 18 Apr 1800, Amherst Co., VA, bride's father David Woodroof.

John Woodroof1

Male, ID #2848

Parents:

Father: Capt. David Woodroof1 b. a 1735, d. a 1817
Mother: Clary Powell1 b. a 1738, d. 21 Feb 1825

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will15 Mar 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. David Woodroof dated 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,1

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 5, pp. 633-635, will of David Woodroof, dated 15 Mar 1813, probated 17 Feb 1817, wife Clary, sons John, David, Jesse, James, William, and Thomas (deceased), daughter Nancy Harrison, grandsons John Taylor and John Taliaferro Hill, grandaughters Matilda and Amanda Woodroof.
  2. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 396, extract from Will Book 5, p. 633, will dated March 15, 1813; probated February 17, 1817. names wife, CLARY; JNO. TAYLOR excepted; son, WM.; grandson., JNO. TAYLOR; daughters of my deceased son, THOS .: MATILDA and AMANDA; grandsons : JNO. TALIAFERRO and HILL. My heirs: JNO., DAVID JR., JESSE, WM. WOODROOF and NANCY HARRISON and fatherless children above cited.

Jesse Woodroof1

Male, ID #2849

Parents:

Father: Capt. David Woodroof1 b. a 1735, d. a 1817
Mother: Clary Powell1 b. a 1738, d. 21 Feb 1825

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage1 Aug 1791He married Judith Lee on 1 Aug 1791 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will15 Mar 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. David Woodroof dated 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,1

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 5, pp. 633-635, will of David Woodroof, dated 15 Mar 1813, probated 17 Feb 1817, wife Clary, sons John, David, Jesse, James, William, and Thomas (deceased), daughter Nancy Harrison, grandsons John Taylor and John Taliaferro Hill, grandaughters Matilda and Amanda Woodroof.
  2. [S486] William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia, 1763-1800, p.83, Jesse Woodroof and Judith Lee, spinster, m. 1 Aug 1791, John Woodroof surety, consent of his father David Woodroof, consent of John Wiatt, consent of Judith.
  3. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 396, extract from Will Book 5, p. 633, will dated March 15, 1813; probated February 17, 1817. names wife, CLARY; JNO. TAYLOR excepted; son, WM.; grandson., JNO. TAYLOR; daughters of my deceased son, THOS .: MATILDA and AMANDA; grandsons : JNO. TALIAFERRO and HILL. My heirs: JNO., DAVID JR., JESSE, WM. WOODROOF and NANCY HARRISON and fatherless children above cited.

James Woodroof1

Male, ID #2850

Parents:

Father: Capt. David Woodroof1 b. a 1735, d. a 1817
Mother: Clary Powell1 b. a 1738, d. 21 Feb 1825

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will15 Mar 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. David Woodroof dated 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,1

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 5, pp. 633-635, will of David Woodroof, dated 15 Mar 1813, probated 17 Feb 1817, wife Clary, sons John, David, Jesse, James, William, and Thomas (deceased), daughter Nancy Harrison, grandsons John Taylor and John Taliaferro Hill, grandaughters Matilda and Amanda Woodroof.
  2. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 396, extract from Will Book 5, p. 633, will dated March 15, 1813; probated February 17, 1817. names wife, CLARY; JNO. TAYLOR excepted; son, WM.; grandson., JNO. TAYLOR; daughters of my deceased son, THOS .: MATILDA and AMANDA; grandsons : JNO. TALIAFERRO and HILL. My heirs: JNO., DAVID JR., JESSE, WM. WOODROOF and NANCY HARRISON and fatherless children above cited.
 

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