John Ross1

ID #2826, (circa 1695 - circa 1759)

Key Events

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

Children with Sarah (?):

John Ross1 (c 1736 - 1799)
Mourning Ross+ 1 (c 1737 - a 14 Sep 1797)
Peter Ross5 (c 1738 - )
Daniel Ross5 (c 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
AnecdoteJohn Ross was a soldier in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715. He joined the Strathmore Regiment in Glamis Parish, Angus County, Scotland and was taken prisioner when his regiment was defeated at Preston, England. He and many of his fellow soldiers were spared the hangman on condition of their entering into seven years of indentured servitude in the colonies.

Deportation began in March of 1716 and ten ships were used to transport the prisoners to Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and various islands in the West Indies. John Ross was one of 80 prisioners transported to Maryland aboard the Friendship of Belfast, and after a voyage of 88 days arrived at the port of Oxford, Maryland on 20 Aug 1716. John Ross's indenture was sold to Edgar Webb, a shipbuilder who lived near Oxford. It is believed that he was released from his indenture, likely because Edgar Webb was Jacobite supporter. He was living in Hanover County, Virginia, by 1734 and likely arrived there earlier, possibly shortly after his arrival in America in 1716.3,2

 

Other information

Relationship:
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

ID #2827, (say 1705 - circa 1772)

Key Events

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

Children with John Ross:

John Ross1 (c 1736 - 1799)
Mourning Ross+ 1 (c 1737 - a 14 Sep 1797)
Peter Ross2 (c 1738 - )
Daniel Ross2 (c 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

Relationship:
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."

Milley Burks1

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

Parents:

Father: Samuel Burks III2 b. b Jan 1743, d. c 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 1845)
(?) Mitchell6 (17 Feb 1788 - )
Mourning Mitchell1 (c 1792 - c 1870)

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Other information

Relationship:
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 11 Apr 2020

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia 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 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

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 - c 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

Relationship:
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.

Patsey Terry1

ID #2832, (circa 1770 - after 1820)

Parents:

Father: Thomas Terry2
Mother: Ann Watts3

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1770She was born circa 1770.4
Marriage2 Jan 1796She married Archelaus Mitchell, son of (?) Mitchell and Mourning Ross, on 2 Jan 1796 in Fluvanna County, Virginia.1
Deathafter 1820She died after 1820.4

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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.3,5

 

Other information

Last Edited: 13 Feb 2016

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 Marriages, 1785-1940, Patsey Terry and Archelaus Mitchell, 26 Dec 1795, Louisa Co., Virginia, father Thomas Terry.
  3. [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.
  4. [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).
  5. [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.

Thomas Terry1

ID #2833

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 25 Apr 1758He married Ann Watts, daughter of David Watts, before 25 Apr 1758.2,3

Children with Ann Watts:

Obediah Terry2
Mills Terry2
Thomas Terry Jr2
Nancy Terry2
Elijah Terry2
Lewis Terry2
Mary Terry2
Elizabeth Terry2
Patsey Terry1 (c 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
Probate8 Oct 1804His estate was probated on 8 Oct 1804 in Louisa County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Last Edited: 19 Apr 2020

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia 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.

Ann Watts1,2

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 (c 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: 19 Apr 2020

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.
 

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