Capt. David Woodroof1

Male, ID #2126, (about 1735 - about 1817)

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof2,3 d. b Aug 1761
Mother: Ann (?)4
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1735He was born about 1735 in Virginia.2
Marriageabout 1760He married Clary Powell, daughter of Richard Powell and Elizabeth (?), about 1760.1,5,6
Deathabout 1817He died about 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,6
Probate17 Feb 1817His estate was probated on 17 Feb 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.7,6

Children with Clary Powell:

John Woodroof6
Jesse Woodroof6
James Woodroof6
William Woodroof6
Thomas Woodroof6 ( - b 15 Mar 1813)
David Woodroof+ 1 (a 1762 - 14 Nov 1814)
Nancy Woodroof10 (s 1777 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Deed-Land8 May 1759He received 200 acres in Albemarle County, Virginia, from David Woodroof on 8 May 1759.3
Patriot1779He aided the American revolution in 1779 by commanding a company of militia. DAR ancestor A128631.8
Military1779He commanded a company of militia during the Revolutionary War in 1779. The company marched from Amherst County to barracks in Albemarle County where they guarded British prisoners.9
Will15 Mar 1813He made a will on 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.7,6

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
3rd great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 9 Sep 2017

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, David Woodroof, Jr.(1762 - 14 Nov 1814), second son of Capt. David Woodroof and Clary Powell.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, David, Jr., son of David, probably born between 1730 and 1735, married about 1759 Clary (1739-22 Feb 1825), daughter of Richard (d. 1774) and Elizabeth Powell, d. 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.
  3. [S484] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1761-1807 and Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1763, Books 1-3, p. 37, extract from Albemarle County, Deed Book 2, p. 112, 8 May 1759, DAVID WOODROOF SR., planter, to DAVID WOODROOF JR. love- 200 acres; part of 332 acres adj. grantor.
  4. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, In 1733, David Woodroof, with wife Ann, was living in St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [S578] DAR Databases, David Woodruff, A128631.
  9. [S488] William Cashwell, Pension File, W3771, micropublication M804, Affadavit of William Cashwell given 17 Sep 1832 in Amherst County, stated that "he entered the service of the United States as a Militia man from the County of Amherst in February 1779 under the command of Capt. David Woodroof and marched from said County to the Barracks in Albemarle County where he was engaged in guarding British Prisoners a tour of duty which was for three months, at the expiration of which time he was discharged by the captain and returned home to the County of Amherst."
  10. [S486] William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia, 1763-1800, p. 40, Taliaferro Hill and Nancy Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof, December 20, 1797.

Clary Powell1

Female, ID #2127, (about 1738 - 21 February 1825)

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell2 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1738She was born about 1738.3,2,4
Marriageabout 1760She married Capt. David Woodroof, son of David Woodroof and Ann (?), about 1760.1,5,6
Death21 Feb 1825She died on 21 Feb 1825 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,4,2

Children with Capt. David Woodroof:

John Woodroof6
Jesse Woodroof6
James Woodroof6
William Woodroof6
Thomas Woodroof6 ( - b 15 Mar 1813)
David Woodroof+ 1 (a 1762 - 14 Nov 1814)
Nancy Woodroof10 (s 1777 - )

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EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766She was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.7,8
Will15 Mar 1813She was named an heir in the will of Capt. David Woodroof dated 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.9,6

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
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3rd great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 31 Aug 2016

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, David Woodroof, Jr.(1762 - 14 Nov 1814), second son of Capt. David Woodroof and Clary Powell.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, David, Jr., son of David, probably born between 1730 and 1735, married about 1759 Clary (1739-22 Feb 1825), daughter of Richard (d. 1774) and Elizabeth Powell, d. 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.
  3. [S483] Lucy H. M. Baber, Louise A. Blunt and Marion A. L. Collins, Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers, 1794-1836, p.265, "WOODRUF, CLARA died on 21st inst., age 87, at her residence in Amherst Co. Deceased was of Amherst, The Lynchburg Virginian, Feb. 25, 1825, p. 3".
  4. [S560] William McDaniel family (d.1857) Transcript of Bible Record, "Departed this life on Munday Feby 22 day 1823 Mrs. Clary Woodroof after being worne out with old age about 86 years consort of David Woodroof dec'd."
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp. 257-259, written 5 Jan 1766, probate 4 Apr 1774, names sons Edmund, Wiatt, Thomas, Richard, and John (deceased), daughters Winneford, Rohoda, and Clary Woodroof, grandson James Powell (son of John).
  8. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 287, extract from Will Book 1, p. 257, will dated 25 Jan 1766; probated 4 Apr 1774, wife Elizabeth, son Edmund, son Wyatt, son Thomas, son Richard, son John, grandson James, daughter Winneford, daughter Rhoda, daughter Clary Woodroof.
  9. [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.
  10. [S486] William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia, 1763-1800, p. 40, Taliaferro Hill and Nancy Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof, December 20, 1797.

John J. London1,2

Male, ID #2128, (21 June 1774 - 24 March 1823)

Parents:

Father: James London Jr.3 b. a 1740, d. a 1827
Mother: Mary Turner4 b. 6 Apr 1751, d. a 1840
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth21 Jun 1774He was born on 21 Jun 1774 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,5,6
Marriage31 Dec 1809He married Tirzah Higginbotham, daughter of Capt. John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks, on 31 Dec 1809 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,7,8,9
Death24 Mar 1823He died intestate on 24 Mar 1823 at age 48.10,1,5
BurialHe was buried in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia.11

Children with Tirzah Higginbotham:

Frances Jane London+ 1 (23 Sep 1811 - 26 Apr 1862)
John James London13 (11 Feb 1813 - 10 Oct 1856)
William Augustus London14 (15 May 1814 - 10 Feb 1815)
Ann Elizabeth London13 (31 Oct 1815 - 24 Feb 1887)
Daniel Higginbotham London13 (17 Feb 1818 - 7 Dec 1875)
Mary Banks London13 (18 Feb 1820 - 17 Nov 1892)
William Augustus London13 (18 Jun 1821 - 2 Aug 1888)

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EventDateDescription
Will6 Jul 1839He was mentioned in the will of Tirzah London dated 6 Jul 1839 in Amherst County, Virginia.12

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
2nd great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 28 Oct 2018

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, Frances Jane H. London, b. 23 Sep 1811, d. 26 Apr 1862, daughter of Jno. London (1775-1823) and Tirza Higginbotham (27 Feb 1783 - 1 Aug 1841).
  2. [S489] The Lynchburg Virginian, 26 Aug 1841, died, at her residence Poplar Grove, Amherst County, Virginia, the 1st instant, Mrs. Tirzah London, widow of John J. London, age 60.
  3. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 445, James London Jr., born c1740 based on deposition given in 1811 where he said he was 71 years old.
  4. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 445, Mary Turner, b. 6 Apr 1751, d. 1840, married James London Jr. c 1768.
  5. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., memorial 62481756, John London (1774-1823) entry, Poplar Grove Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia, John London, Born June 21, 1774, Died March 24, 1823.
  6. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 448, Family Register of Jno. & Tirzah London, John born Amherst County 11 Jun 1774, died 21 Mar 1823.
  7. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 446.
  8. [S22] VA Marriages, 1740-1850, Tirza Higginbotham and John London entry, 28 Dec 1809, Amherst County, VA.
  9. [S595] Benjamin Watkins Leigh, Virginia Reports 11, pp. 666-669, London v. Turner, Nov 1840, references Dec 1827 Lynchburg chancery court case where Terza Higginbotham states she married John London and that her father was John Higginbotham.
  10. [S595] Benjamin Watkins Leigh, Virginia Reports 11, pp. 666-669, London v. Turner, Nov 1840, references Dec 1827 Lynchburg Chancery Court suit files by Terza London which states that husband John London died intestate in 1823.
  11. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., memorial 64281756, John London (1774-1823) entry, Poplar Grove Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia, John London, Born June 21, 1774, Died March 24, 1823.
  12. [S467] Amherst County Will Book B, pp. 18-19, 6 Jul 1839, will of Tirzah London, names children John J. London, Daniel H. London, Frances I. Woodroof, Ann Elizabeth Higginbotham, Mary Banks London, and William Augustus London, grandchildren Mary Ann Woodroof, Tirzah Elizabeth Higginbotham, Virginia Daniel Woodroof, and Mary Ann Higginbotham, brother Daniel Higginbotham, and deceased husband John London.
  13. [S594] Peachy R. Grattan, Virginia Reports 17, pp.243-245, Londons vs. Echols, April 1866, summary of lawsuit concerning estate of John J. London.
  14. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p.448, Family Register of Jno. and Tirzah London, 1st William Augustus London.

Tirzah Higginbotham1,2

Female, ID #2129, (17 February 1783 - 1 August 1841)

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham3,4 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks3 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth17 Feb 1783She was born on 17 Feb 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2,5
Marriage31 Dec 1809She married John J. London, son of James London Jr. and Mary Turner, on 31 Dec 1809 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,6,7,4
Death1 Aug 1841She died on 1 Aug 1841 in Poplar Grove, Amherst County, Virginia, at age 58.1,8,2
BurialShe was buried in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia.2

Children with John J. London:

Frances Jane London+ 1 (23 Sep 1811 - 26 Apr 1862)
John James London12 (11 Feb 1813 - 10 Oct 1856)
William Augustus London13 (15 May 1814 - 10 Feb 1815)
Ann Elizabeth London12 (31 Oct 1815 - 24 Feb 1887)
Daniel Higginbotham London12 (17 Feb 1818 - 7 Dec 1875)
Mary Banks London12 (18 Feb 1820 - 17 Nov 1892)
William Augustus London12 (18 Jun 1821 - 2 Aug 1888)

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EventDateDescription
Will22 Jun 1813She was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.9
Will6 Jul 1839She made a will on 6 Jul 1839 in Amherst County, Virginia.10
Will-Codicil28 Jul 1841She made a codicil to her will on 28 Jul 1841 in Amherst County, Virginia.11

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
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2nd great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 28 Oct 2018

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, Frances Jane H. London, b. 23 Sep 1811, d. 26 Apr 1862, daughter of Jno. London (1775-1823) and Tirza Higginbotham (27 Feb 1783 - 1 Aug 1841).
  2. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., memorial 64281757, Tirzah London (1783-1841) entry, Poplar Grove Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia, And his wife Tirzah London, Born February 17, 1783, Died August 1, 1841.
  3. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 123, "Captain John Higginbotham, son of John and Frances (Riley) Higginbotham, died in Amherst County in 1814. He married in 1767, Rachel Banks, daughter of Gerrard and Anne (Staunton) Banks, of Amherst County.", will mentions daugter Tirzah London.
  4. [S595] Benjamin Watkins Leigh, Virginia Reports 11, pp. 666-669, London v. Turner, Nov 1840, references Dec 1827 Lynchburg chancery court case where Terza Higginbotham states she married John London and that her father was John Higginbotham.
  5. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 448, Family Register of Jno. & Tirzah London, Terzah Higginbotham born Amherst County 17 Feb 1783, died 1 Aug 1841 at residence in Amherst County, daughter of Capt. Jno. Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  6. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 446.
  7. [S22] VA Marriages, 1740-1850, Tirza Higginbotham and John London entry, 28 Dec 1809, Amherst County, VA.
  8. [S489] The Lynchburg Virginian, 26 Aug 1841, died, at her residence Poplar Grove, Amherst County, Virginia, the 1st instant, Mrs. Tirzah London, widow of John J. London, age 60.
  9. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. Probated 19 Sep 1814; names wife Rachel, sons John and Thomas executors, daughter Frances R., daughter Nancy, son James, daughter Tirzah London, son David, son Jesse, son Daniel, son Reuben, son Eugene.
  10. [S467] Amherst County Will Book B, pp. 18-19, 6 Jul 1839, will of Tirzah London, names children John J. London, Daniel H. London, Frances I. Woodroof, Ann Elizabeth Higginbotham, Mary Banks London, and William Augustus London, grandchildren Mary Ann Woodroof, Tirzah Elizabeth Higginbotham, Virginia Daniel Woodroof, and Mary Ann Higginbotham, brother Daniel Higginbotham, and deceased husband John London.
  11. [S467] Amherst County Will Book B, pp. 18-19, 28 Jul 1841, codicil to will of Tirzah London, mentions sons, grand daughter Mary A. Higginbotham, James S. Higginbotham, D. H. London, Mary B. London, and W. A. London.
  12. [S594] Peachy R. Grattan, Virginia Reports 17, pp.243-245, Londons vs. Echols, April 1866, summary of lawsuit concerning estate of John J. London.
  13. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p.448, Family Register of Jno. and Tirzah London, 1st William Augustus London.

William Pitt Woodroof1,2

Male, ID #2130, (20 September 1830 - 18 June 1881)

Parents:

Father: Winston Woodroof1 b. 15 Oct 1807, d. a Dec 1871
Mother: Frances Jane London1 b. 23 Sep 1811, d. 26 Apr 1862
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth20 Sep 1830He was born on 20 Sep 1830 in Virginia.1,2
Death18 Jun 1881He died on 18 Jun 1881 at age 50.2

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850He was listed as a household member living with Winston Woodroof on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3

 

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Relationships:
Granduncle of Hattie Pride White
2nd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 11 Jun 2013

Citations

  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Wm. P. Woodroof, age 17.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, ...ten children of Winston and Frances (London) Woodroof: Wm. Pitt, b. 20 Sep 1830, d. 18 Jun 1881, unmarried.
  3. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Winston Woodroof, age 43, farmer.

John James Woodroof1,2

Male, ID #2131, (8 November 1834 - 19 April 1881)

Parents:

Father: Winston Woodroof1 b. 15 Oct 1807, d. a Dec 1871
Mother: Frances Jane London1 b. 23 Sep 1811, d. 26 Apr 1862
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth8 Nov 1834He was born on 8 Nov 1834 in Virginia.1,2
Death19 Apr 1881He died on 19 Apr 1881 at age 46.2

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850He was listed as a household member living with Winston Woodroof on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Guardian19 Jan 1863He was named guardian of Jesse Alphonso Woodroof on 19 Jan 1863 in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Guardian19 Jan 1863He was named guardian of Cordelia J. Woodroof on 19 Jan 1863 in Amherst County, Virginia.5
Guardian19 Jan 1863He was named guardian of Willie Paleski Woodroof on 19 Jan 1863 in Amherst County, Virginia.6

 

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Relationships:
Granduncle of Hattie Pride White
2nd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. John Woodroof, age 14.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, ...ten children of Winston and Frances (London) Woodroof: Jno. James, b. 8 Nov 1834, d. 19 Apr 1881, unmarried.
  3. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Winston Woodroof, age 43, farmer.
  4. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 398, extract from Will Book 16, p. 199, 19 Jan 1863, JNO. J . WOODROOF as guardian of J. A. WOODROOF; no parent set forth.
  5. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 396, extract from Will Book 16, p. 200, 19 Jan 1863, JNO. J . WOODROOF as guardian of CORNELIA J. WOODROOF; no parent set forth.
  6. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 400, extract from Will Book 16, p. 199, 19 Jan 1863, JNO. J . WOODROOF as guardian of WILLIE P. WOODROOF; no parent set forth.

Frances Leslie Woodroof1,2

Female, ID #2132, (31 October 1840 - )

Parents:

Father: Winston Woodroof1 b. 15 Oct 1807, d. a Dec 1871
Mother: Frances Jane London1 b. 23 Sep 1811, d. 26 Apr 1862
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth31 Oct 1840She was born on 31 Oct 1840 in Virginia.1,2

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as a household member living with Winston Woodroof on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
Grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
2nd great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Lesty Woodroof, age 10.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, ...ten children of Winston and Frances (London) Woodroof: Frances Leslie, b. 31 Oct 1840, m. (1st) 1859 to Liburn F. Johnson, m. (2nd) 1866 to James M. Johnson.
  3. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Winston Woodroof, age 43, farmer.

Emma J. Woodroof1,2

Female, ID #2133, (4 February 1844 - 1 August 1855)

Parents:

Father: Winston Woodroof1 b. 15 Oct 1807, d. a Dec 1871
Mother: Frances Jane London1 b. 23 Sep 1811, d. 26 Apr 1862
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth4 Feb 1844She was born on 4 Feb 1844 in Virginia.1,2
Death1 Aug 1855She died on 1 Aug 1855 at age 11.2

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as a household member living with Winston Woodroof on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
Grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
2nd great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Emily Woodroof, age 8.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, ...ten children of Winston and Frances (London) Woodroof: Emma J., b. 4 Feb 1844, d. 23 Jun 1915.
  3. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, dwelling 368, family 368, Winston Woodroof household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Jan 2013. Winston Woodroof, age 43, farmer.

David Woodroof1

Male, ID #2134, ( - before August 1761)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagesay 1730He married first Ann (?) say 1730.2,3
Marriagesay 1750He married second Rachel (?) say 1750.4
Deathbefore Aug 1761He died before Aug 1761 in Albemarle County, Virginia.5,6

Children with Ann (?):

John Woodroof9,10 (s 1730 - a 1779)
Capt. David Woodroof+ 1,8 (a 1735 - a 1817)

Children with Rachel (?):

Richard Woodroof11 (s 1752 - )
Hardin Woodroof12 (a 1756 - 23 Jan 1833)

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EventDateDescription
LandAcquisition3 Dec 1733He acquired 380 acres by patent on 3 Dec 1733 in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania County, Virginia.7
Residence2 Oct 1735He resided in Caroline County, Virginia, on 2 Oct 1735.3,2
Deed-Land8 May 1759He conveyed 200 acres in Albemarle County, Virginia, to Capt. David Woodroof on 8 May 1759.8

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 20 Aug 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, David, Jr., son of David, probably born between 1730 and 1735, married about 1759 Clary (1739-22 Feb 1825), daughter of Richard (d. 1774) and Elizabeth Powell, d. 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, In 1733, David Woodroof, with wife Ann, was living in St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County.
  3. [S487] William Armstrong Crozier, Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800, p. 140, citing Deed Book C (1734-1742), 2 Oct 1735, David Woodroof of St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County sold 380 acres in Spotsylvania County, wife Ann acknowledged her dower.
  4. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "Rachel, the second wife of David Woodroof and apparently the mother of Richard and Hardin, after receiveing in the Albemarle records, her widow's portion, is mentioned no more."
  5. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, David Woodroof moved to Albemarle, probably about 1750, and died there in 1760.
  6. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 399, extract from Will Book 1, p. 1, 3 Aug 1761, ...for JAS. NEVIL as guardian of RICH. and HARDIN WOODROOF, orphans of DAVID WOODROOF.
  7. [S487] William Armstrong Crozier, Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800, p. 140, citing Deed Book C (1734-1742), 2 Oct 1735, David Woodroof of St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County sold 380 acres in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania County originally obtained by patent granted 3 Dec 1733, wife Ann acknowledged her dower.
  8. [S484] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1761-1807 and Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1763, Books 1-3, p. 37, extract from Albemarle County, Deed Book 2, p. 112, 8 May 1759, DAVID WOODROOF SR., planter, to DAVID WOODROOF JR. love- 200 acres; part of 332 acres adj. grantor.
  9. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "deed in Amherst county, D. B. "A", p. 229, from John Woodroof to John Ownbey for 132 acres, rceites that the land fell to John by heir ship from David Woodroof, thus proving John to be the oldest son."
  10. [S484] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1761-1807 and Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1763, Books 1-3, p. 82, extract from Amherst County, Deed Book A, p. 229, 2 Jul 1764, involves land of David Woodroof, Sr., in Albemarle, falling to John Woodroof by heirship.
  11. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "James Nevil was appointed by the court of Amherst guardian to Richard and Hardin Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof, Jr. This guardian's account was closed in 1781. Rachel, the second wife of David Woodroof and apparently the mother of Richard and Hardin, after receiving in the Albemarle records, her widow's portion, is mentioned no more."
  12. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "James Nevil was appointed by the court of Amherst guardian to Richard and Hardin Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof, Jr. ... Hardin, the other one of the two younger sons, ...was born in 1756 or 1757. ... He married in Buckingham county, October 11, 1784, Sally Gunter (b. 1760), daughter of Thomas Gunter, and died there Jan. 23, 1833."

Richard Powell1

Male, ID #2135, ( - about 1774)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Elizabeth (?).1
Deathabout 1774He died about 1774.2,1
Probate4 Apr 1774His estate was probated on 4 Apr 1774 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,2

Children with Elizabeth (?):

Edmund Powell2
Wiatt Powell2
Thomas Powell2
Richard Powell2
John Powell+2 ( - b 1766)
Winneford Powell2
Rohoda Powell2
Clary Powell+ 1 (a 1738 - 21 Feb 1825)

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EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He made a will on 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3
InventoryMar 1775An inventory of the estate of Richard Powell was recorded in Mar 1775 in Amherst County, Virginia. The estate was valued at £509.4

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Sep 2015

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, David, Jr., son of David, probably born between 1730 and 1735, married about 1759 Clary (1739-22 Feb 1825), daughter of Richard (d. 1774) and Elizabeth Powell, d. 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.
  2. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp. 257-259, written 5 Jan 1766, probate 4 Apr 1774, names sons Edmund, Wiatt, Thomas, Richard, and John (deceased), daughters Winneford, Rohoda, and Clary Woodroof, grandson James Powell (son of John).
  3. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 287, extract from Will Book 1, p. 257, will dated 25 Jan 1766; probated 4 Apr 1774, wife Elizabeth, son Edmund, son Wyatt, son Thomas, son Richard, son John, grandson James, daughter Winneford, daughter Rhoda, daughter Clary Woodroof.
  4. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp.275-276, March 1775, inventory of Richard Powell, deceased, was recorded, £509.

Elizabeth (?)1

Female, ID #2136
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married Richard Powell.1

Children with Richard Powell:

Edmund Powell2
Wiatt Powell2
Thomas Powell2
Richard Powell2
John Powell+2 ( - b 1766)
Winneford Powell2
Rohoda Powell2
Clary Powell+ 1 (a 1738 - 21 Feb 1825)

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EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766She was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3

 

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Charts:
Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, David, Jr., son of David, probably born between 1730 and 1735, married about 1759 Clary (1739-22 Feb 1825), daughter of Richard (d. 1774) and Elizabeth Powell, d. 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.
  2. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp. 257-259, written 5 Jan 1766, probate 4 Apr 1774, names sons Edmund, Wiatt, Thomas, Richard, and John (deceased), daughters Winneford, Rohoda, and Clary Woodroof, grandson James Powell (son of John).
  3. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 287, extract from Will Book 1, p. 257, will dated 25 Jan 1766; probated 4 Apr 1774, wife Elizabeth, son Edmund, son Wyatt, son Thomas, son Richard, son John, grandson James, daughter Winneford, daughter Rhoda, daughter Clary Woodroof.

Ann (?)1

Female, ID #2137
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagesay 1730She married David Woodroof say 1730.1,2

Children with David Woodroof:

John Woodroof3 (s 1730 - a 1779)
Capt. David Woodroof+ 1 (a 1735 - a 1817)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, In 1733, David Woodroof, with wife Ann, was living in St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County.
  2. [S487] William Armstrong Crozier, Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800, p. 140, citing Deed Book C (1734-1742), 2 Oct 1735, David Woodroof of St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline County sold 380 acres in Spotsylvania County, wife Ann acknowledged her dower.
  3. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "deed in Amherst county, D. B. "A", p. 229, from John Woodroof to John Ownbey for 132 acres, rceites that the land fell to John by heir ship from David Woodroof, thus proving John to be the oldest son."

Rachel (?)1

Female, ID #2138
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagesay 1750She married David Woodroof say 1750.1

Children with David Woodroof:

Richard Woodroof2 (s 1752 - )
Hardin Woodroof3 (a 1756 - 23 Jan 1833)

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Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "Rachel, the second wife of David Woodroof and apparently the mother of Richard and Hardin, after receiveing in the Albemarle records, her widow's portion, is mentioned no more."
  2. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "James Nevil was appointed by the court of Amherst guardian to Richard and Hardin Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof, Jr. This guardian's account was closed in 1781. Rachel, the second wife of David Woodroof and apparently the mother of Richard and Hardin, after receiving in the Albemarle records, her widow's portion, is mentioned no more."
  3. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "James Nevil was appointed by the court of Amherst guardian to Richard and Hardin Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof, Jr. ... Hardin, the other one of the two younger sons, ...was born in 1756 or 1757. ... He married in Buckingham county, October 11, 1784, Sally Gunter (b. 1760), daughter of Thomas Gunter, and died there Jan. 23, 1833."

Pitt Woodroof1

Male, ID #2139, (17 March 1810 - 25 February 1898)

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof1,2,3 b. a 1762, d. 14 Nov 1814
Mother: Judith McDaniel1 b. a 1785, d. 4 Jun 1844
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth17 Mar 1810He was born on 17 Mar 1810.1
Death25 Feb 1898He died on 25 Feb 1898 at age 87.1

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EventDateDescription
Guardian18 Nov 1817He was named a ward of Samuel Heiskell on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Guardian20 Nov 1820He was named a ward of John McDaniel on 20 Nov 1820 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

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Relationships:
Great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
3rd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, "Pitt, the fourth child of David and Judith McDaniel Woodroof was b. March 17, 1810, d. Feb. 25, 1898, married (1) 1829, Margaret McDaniel Rucker (May 6, 1812-Nov. 9, 1857)."
  2. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 400, extract from Will Book 6, p. 183, 20 Nov 1820, John McDaniel a guardian of Winston and Pitt Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof.
  3. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 398, extract from Will Book 5, p. 580, 18 Nov 1817, ...SAML. HEISKELL as guardian of NANCY, POLLY, WINSTON and PITT WOODROOF, orphans of DAVID WOODROOF, deceased.

Nancy Woodroof1

Female, ID #2140, (3 March 1804 - 12 April 1875)

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof1,2 b. a 1762, d. 14 Nov 1814
Mother: Judith McDaniel1 b. a 1785, d. 4 Jun 1844
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth3 Mar 1804She was born on 3 Mar 1804.1
Death12 Apr 1875She died on 12 Apr 1875 at age 71.1

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EventDateDescription
Name VariationNancy Woodroof was also known as Ann Woodroof.1
Guardian18 Nov 1817She was named a ward of Samuel Heiskell on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

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Relationships:
Great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
3rd great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, "Ann or Nancy (b. Mar. 3, 1804, d. April 12, 1875), married (1) May 18, 1820, Thos. Bass; (2) Henry Ogden. She and her first husband are buried at "Round Top". No issue."
  2. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 398, extract from Will Book 5, p. 580, 18 Nov 1817, ...SAML. HEISKELL as guardian of NANCY, POLLY, WINSTON and PITT WOODROOF, orphans of DAVID WOODROOF, deceased.

Mary Woodroof1

Female, ID #2141, (about 1805 - )

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof1,2 b. a 1762, d. 14 Nov 1814
Mother: Judith McDaniel1 b. a 1785, d. 4 Jun 1844
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1805She was born about 1805.1
Marriage24 Sep 1828She married Nathaniel Rucker on 24 Sep 1828 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

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EventDateDescription
NicknameMary Woodroof also went by the name of Polly.2
Guardian18 Nov 1817She was named a ward of Samuel Heiskell on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

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Relationships:
Great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
3rd great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 80, "Mary, married Nathan Rucker. Issue."
  2. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 398, extract from Will Book 5, p. 580, 18 Nov 1817, ...SAML. HEISKELL as guardian of NANCY, POLLY, WINSTON and PITT WOODROOF, orphans of DAVID WOODROOF, deceased.
  3. [S483] Lucy H. M. Baber, Louise A. Blunt and Marion A. L. Collins, Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers, 1794-1836, p. 110, 29 Sep 1828, p.3, c.6, The Lynchburg Virginian, Nathaniel Rucker married Miss Mary Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof, on the 24th instant.

John Woodroof1

Male, ID #2142, (say 1730 - after 1779)

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof1,2 d. b Aug 1761
Mother: Ann (?)1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1730He was born say 1730.1
Deathafter 1779He died after 1779.3

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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "deed in Amherst county, D. B. "A", p. 229, from John Woodroof to John Ownbey for 132 acres, rceites that the land fell to John by heir ship from David Woodroof, thus proving John to be the oldest son."
  2. [S484] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1761-1807 and Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1763, Books 1-3, p. 82, extract from Amherst County, Deed Book A, p. 229, 2 Jul 1764, involves land of David Woodroof, Sr., in Albemarle, falling to John Woodroof by heirship.
  3. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "John, oldest son of David, married Mary, and moved from Amherst to Bedford county between 1764 and 1769. In 1779, he sells his land in Bedford, and beyond that, the writer is ignorant."

Richard Woodroof1

Male, ID #2143, (say 1752 - )

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof1 d. b Aug 1761
Mother: Rachel (?)1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1752He was born say 1752 in Virginia.1

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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "James Nevil was appointed by the court of Amherst guardian to Richard and Hardin Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof, Jr. This guardian's account was closed in 1781. Rachel, the second wife of David Woodroof and apparently the mother of Richard and Hardin, after receiving in the Albemarle records, her widow's portion, is mentioned no more."

Hardin Woodroof1

Male, ID #2144, (about 1756 - 23 January 1833)

Parents:

Father: David Woodroof1 d. b Aug 1761
Mother: Rachel (?)1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1756He was born about 1756 in Virginia.1
Death23 Jan 1833He died on 23 Jan 1833 in Buckingham County, Virginia.1

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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S480] Mrs. P. W. Hiden, "Notes to Virginia Council Journals, 1726-1753, The Woodroof Family of Virginia", p. 78, "James Nevil was appointed by the court of Amherst guardian to Richard and Hardin Woodroof, orphans of David Woodroof, Jr. ... Hardin, the other one of the two younger sons, ...was born in 1756 or 1757. ... He married in Buckingham county, October 11, 1784, Sally Gunter (b. 1760), daughter of Thomas Gunter, and died there Jan. 23, 1833."

Samuel Heiskell1

Male, ID #2145
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriageafter 1814He married Judith Woodroof, daughter of John McDaniel and Margaret Rucker, after 1814.2

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Guardian18 Nov 1817He was named guardian of Winston Woodroof on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Guardian18 Nov 1817He was named guardian of Pitt Woodroof on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Guardian18 Nov 1817He was named guardian of Nancy Woodroof on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Guardian18 Nov 1817He was named guardian of Polly Woodroof on 18 Nov 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Last Edited: 31 Aug 2016

Citations

  1. [S482] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, p. 398, extract from Will Book 5, p. 580, 18 Nov 1817, ...SAML. HEISKELL as guardian of NANCY, POLLY, WINSTON and PITT WOODROOF, orphans of DAVID WOODROOF, deceased.
  2. [S485] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1827-1852, Books S-Z, p. 78, extract of Deed Book T, p. 305, 21 Feb 1831, mentions Judith Heiskell, wife of Samuel Heiskell and widow of David Woodroof Jr.

Nathaniel Rucker1

Male, ID #2146
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage24 Sep 1828He married Mary Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof and Judith McDaniel, on 24 Sep 1828 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Last Edited: 13 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S483] Lucy H. M. Baber, Louise A. Blunt and Marion A. L. Collins, Marriages and Deaths from Lynchburg, Virginia Newspapers, 1794-1836, p. 110, 29 Sep 1828, p.3, c.6, The Lynchburg Virginian, Nathaniel Rucker married Miss Mary Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof, on the 24th instant.

Nancy Woodroof1

Female, ID #2147, (say 1777 - )

Parents:

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

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1777She was born say 1777.1
Marriage20 Dec 1797She married Taliaferro Hill on 20 Dec 1797 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Marriage18 Apr 1800She married Nicholas Harrison on 18 Apr 1800 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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EventDateDescription
Will15 Mar 1813She was named an heir in the will of Capt. David Woodroof dated 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,4

 

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Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 14 Feb 2016

Citations

  1. [S486] William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia, 1763-1800, p. 40, Taliaferro Hill and Nancy Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof, December 20, 1797.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Nancy Hill (widow) and Nicholas Harrison, 18 Apr 1800, Amherst Co., VA, bride's father David Woodroof.
  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.
  4. [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.

Taliaferro Hill1

Male, ID #2148, ( - before 18 April 1800)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage20 Dec 1797He married Nancy Woodroof, daughter of Capt. David Woodroof and Clary Powell, on 20 Dec 1797 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Deathbefore 18 Apr 1800He died before 18 Apr 1800.2

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Last Edited: 14 Feb 2016

Citations

  1. [S486] William Montgomery Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia, 1763-1800, p. 40, Taliaferro Hill and Nancy Woodroof, daughter of David Woodroof, December 20, 1797.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Nancy Hill (widow) and Nicholas Harrison, 18 Apr 1800, Amherst Co., VA, bride's father David Woodroof.

James London Jr.1

Male, ID #2149, (about 1740 - about 1827)

Parents:

Father: James London2 d. a 1782
Mother: (?) Dillon2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1740He was born about 1740 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1
Marriageabout 1768He married Mary Turner, daughter of Terisha Turner and Sarah Wimpey, about 1768 in Virginia.3
Deathabout 1827He died about 1827 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

Child with Mary Turner:

John J. London+ 1 (21 Jun 1774 - 24 Mar 1823)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
3rd great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 445, James London Jr., born c1740 based on deposition given in 1811 where he said he was 71 years old.
  2. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 443-445, James London, in Albemarle County about 1747, married ____ Dillon, died c 1782.
  3. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 445, Mary Turner, b. 6 Apr 1751, d. 1840, married James London Jr. c 1768.

Mary Turner1

Female, ID #2150, (6 April 1751 - about 1840)

Parents:

Father: Terisha Turner2 b. a 1710, d. a 1802
Mother: Sarah Wimpey3 d. a 1807
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth6 Apr 1751She was born on 6 Apr 1751.1
Marriageabout 1768She married James London Jr., son of James London and (?) Dillon, about 1768 in Virginia.1
Deathabout 1840She died about 1840.1

Child with James London Jr.:

John J. London+ 1 (21 Jun 1774 - 24 Mar 1823)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
3rd great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 445, Mary Turner, b. 6 Apr 1751, d. 1840, married James London Jr. c 1768.
  2. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 447, Terisha Turner, wife Sarah (Wimpey), daughter Mary, likely born 1705-1710, will date 7 May 1793, probated 19 Apr 1802 in Amherst County.
  3. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 447, Sarah Wimpey, husband Terisha Turner, daughter Mary, died 1807 in Amherst County.
 

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