Capt. David Woodroof1

ID #2126, (circa 1735 - circa 1817)

Parents:

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

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1735He was born circa 1735 in Virginia.2
Marriagecirca 1760He married Clary Powell, daughter of Richard Powell and Elizabeth (?), circa 1760.1,5,6
Deathcirca 1817He died circa 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,6

Children with Clary Powell:

John Woodroof6
Jesse Woodroof6
James Woodroof6
William Woodroof6
Thomas Woodroof6 ( - b 15 Mar 1813)
David Woodroof+ 1 (c 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 A128631.7
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.8
Will15 Mar 1813He made a will on 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.9,6
Probate17 Feb 1817His estate was probated on 17 Feb 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.9,6

 

Other information

Relationship:
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. [S578] DAR Databases, David Woodruff, A128631.
  8. [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."
  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.

Clary Powell1

ID #2127, (circa 1738 - 21 February 1825)

Parents:

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

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1738She was born circa 1738.3,2,4
Marriagecirca 1760She married Capt. David Woodroof, son of David Woodroof and Ann (?), circa 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 (c 1762 - 14 Nov 1814)
Nancy Woodroof10 (s 1777 - )

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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.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

 

Other information

Relationship:
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

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

Parents:

Father: James London Jr.3 b. c 1740, d. c 1827
Mother: Mary Turner4 b. 6 Apr 1751, d. c 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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Other Life Events

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

 

Other information

Relationship:
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

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

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham3,4 b. c 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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Other Life Events

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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Relationship:
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.

David Woodroof1

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 (c 1735 - c 1817)

Children with Rachel (?):

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

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Other Life Events

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

 

Other information

Relationship:
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

ID #2135, ( - circa 1774)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Elizabeth (?).1
Deathcirca 1774He died circa 1774.2,1

Children with Elizabeth (?):

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

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will25 Jan 1766He made a will on 25 Jan 1766 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3
Probate4 Apr 1774His estate was probated on 4 Apr 1774 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,2
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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Relationship:
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

ID #2136
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married Richard Powell.1

Children with Richard Powell:

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

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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.2,3

 

Other information

Relationship:
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

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 (c 1735 - c 1817)

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Other information

Relationship:
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

ID #2138
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagesay 1750She married David Woodroof say 1750.1

Children with David Woodroof:

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

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Other information

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."

Samuel Heiskell1

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.

James London Jr.1

ID #2149, (circa 1740 - circa 1827)

Parents:

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

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1740He was born circa 1740 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1
Marriagecirca 1768He married Mary Turner, daughter of Terisha Turner and Sarah Wimpey, circa 1768 in Virginia.3
Deathcirca 1827He died circa 1827 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

Child with Mary Turner:

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

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Other information

Relationship:
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

ID #2150, (6 April 1751 - circa 1840)

Parents:

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

Key Events

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

Child with James London Jr.:

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

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Other information

Relationship:
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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