Addilla Bright1

Female, ID #2454

Parents:

Father: Joseph Bright1 b. 31 Oct 1776, d. a Jul 1819
Mother: Nancy Tennerson1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will30 May 1818She was named an heir in the will of Joseph Bright dated 30 May 1818 in Bedford County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 19 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S514] Bedford County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pp.100-101, 30 May 1818, will of Joseph Bright, probated 26 Jul 1819, heirs named are wife (unnamed), daughters Addilla and Alba, witnesses are Balda McDaniel, Charles Bright, and Christopher Tennerson, executors are wife and brother Joshua Bright.

Alba Bright1

Female, ID #2455

Parents:

Father: Joseph Bright1 b. 31 Oct 1776, d. a Jul 1819
Mother: Nancy Tennerson1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will30 May 1818She was named an heir in the will of Joseph Bright dated 30 May 1818 in Bedford County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 19 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S514] Bedford County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pp.100-101, 30 May 1818, will of Joseph Bright, probated 26 Jul 1819, heirs named are wife (unnamed), daughters Addilla and Alba, witnesses are Balda McDaniel, Charles Bright, and Christopher Tennerson, executors are wife and brother Joshua Bright.

Frances (?)1

Female, ID #2457, ( - after February 1791)

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married Moses Higginbotham, son of unknown Higginbotham and "Widow" (?).1
Deathafter Feb 1791She died after Feb 1791.2

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EventDateDescription
Will29 Sep 1790She was named executrix and an heir in the will of Moses Higginbotham dated 29 Sep 1790 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Last Edited: 19 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S500] Moses Higginbotham will, Will Book 3, page 165-169. Probated 7 Feb 1791, names wife Frances, sons Joseph, Robert, Moses, William, and Charles, daughters Rachel and Frances.
  2. [S500] Moses Higginbotham will, Will Book 3, page 165-169. Probated 7 Feb 1791, names wife Francis, sons Joseph, Robert, Moses, William, and Charles, daughters Rachel and Frances.

Edmund Powell1

Male, ID #2458

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

Wiatt Powell1

Male, ID #2459

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He was named executor and an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

Thomas Powell1

Male, ID #2460

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

Richard Powell1

Male, ID #2461

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

John Powell1

Male, ID #2462, ( - before 1766)

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 1766He died before 1766.1

Child with an unknown spouse:

James Powell1 (b 1766 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He was mentioned in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

Winneford Powell1

Female, ID #2463

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766She was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

Rohoda Powell1

Female, ID #2464

Parents:

Father: Richard Powell1 d. a 1774
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766She was named an heir in the will of Richard Powell dated 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [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.

James Powell1

Male, ID #2465, (before 1766 - )

Parents:

Father: John Powell1 d. b 1766

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1766He was born before 1766.1

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Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Hattie Pride White
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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).

Reuben Rucker1

Male, ID #2466, ( - before 1803)

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Deathbefore 1803He died before 1803.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803He was mentioned in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Ambrose Rucker Jr.1

Male, ID #2467

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803He was named executor and an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Isaac Rucker1

Male, ID #2468

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803He was named executor and an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Benjamin Rucker1

Male, ID #2469

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803He was named an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Winifred Rucker1

Female, ID #2470, ( - before 1803)

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Plunkett.1
Deathbefore 1803She died before 1803.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803She was mentioned in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Molly Rucker1

Female, ID #2471

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Burford.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803She was named an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Frankey Rucker1

Female, ID #2472

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Lee.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803She was named an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Sophia Rucker1

Female, ID #2473

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Jennings.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803She was named an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Caroline Rucker1

Female, ID #2474

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Hansford.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803She was named an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.

Betsey Rucker1

Female, ID #2475

Parents:

Father: Ambrose Rucker1 b. a 1725, d. a Dec 1807
Mother: Mary Tinsley1 d. a 1818

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Marr.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will3 Dec 1803She was named an heir in the will of Ambrose Rucker dated 3 Dec 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 479-481, written 3 Dec 1803, probated 21 Dec 1807, names wife Mary, sons Reuben (deceased), Ambrose Jr., Isaac, and Benjamin, daughters Winifred Plunkett (deceased), Margarett (Peggy) McDaniel (deceased), Molly Burford, Frankey Lee, Sophia Jennings, Caroline Hansford, Betsey Marr, Matilda Marr, Sally Marr, and Charlotte Rucker.
 

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