James Demaster1

Male, ID #3301
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married first (?) Campbell.2
MarriageHe married second (?) Stevens.3

Children with (?) Campbell:

Elizabeth Demaster4 ( - b Jul 1859)
John Demaster4 ( - b Jul 1859)

Children with (?) Stevens:

Edward Demaster5 ( - b Jul 1859)
James Demaster5 ( - b Jul 1859)
Rachel Demaster5 ( - a Jul 1822)
Frances Demaster+ 3 (a 1761 - a 1847)

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Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 31 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc.
  2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demaster married twice, first to _____ Campbell and second to ___ Stevens.
  3. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.
  4. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.
  5. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).

(?) Stevens1

Female, ID #3302
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married James Demaster.1

Children with James Demaster:

Edward Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)
James Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)
Rachel Demaster2 ( - a Jul 1822)
Frances Demaster+ 1 (a 1761 - a 1847)

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Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.
  2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).

(?) Campbell1

Female, ID #3303
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married James Demaster.1

Children with James Demaster:

Elizabeth Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)
John Demaster2 ( - b Jul 1859)

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Other information

Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demaster married twice, first to _____ Campbell and second to ___ Stevens.
  2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.

Elizabeth Demaster1,2

Female, ID #3304, ( - before July 1859)

Parents:

Father: James Demaster1
Mother: (?) Campbell1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagesay 1769She married George Campbell, son of George Campbell Sr and Caty (?), say 1769 in Virginia.3
Deathbefore Jul 1859She died before Jul 1859.1

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.
  2. [S615] Amherst Co. Chancery Causes, Campbell vs Campbell, 1823-009, John Campbell, executor of George Campbell Sr., sued Elizabeth Campbell, wife and executor of George Campbell Jr over the estate of George Sr.. George Campbell Jr was deceased at the time of an 1809 deposition given by his widow Elizabeth.
  3. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, both deceased by July 1859, and Betsy Demaster was married to George Campbell.

John Demaster1

Male, ID #3305, ( - before July 1859)

Parents:

Father: James Demaster1
Mother: (?) Campbell1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Deathbefore Jul 1859He died before Jul 1859.1

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.

Edward Demaster1

Male, ID #3306, ( - before July 1859)

Parents:

Father: James Demaster1
Mother: (?) Stevens1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Deathbefore Jul 1859He died before Jul 1859.1

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).

James Demaster1

Male, ID #3307, ( - before July 1859)

Parents:

Father: James Demaster1
Mother: (?) Stevens1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Deathbefore Jul 1859He died before Jul 1859.1

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).

Rachel Demaster1

Female, ID #3308, ( - after July 1822)

Parents:

Father: James Demaster1
Mother: (?) Stevens1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage3 Mar 1790She married George Blaine on 3 Mar 1790 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2
Deathafter Jul 1822She died after Jul 1822.1,3

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will28 May 1811She was named an heir in the will of George Blaine dated 28 May 1811 in Nelson County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 11 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, George Blain and Elez. Steven Rachel Masten (Demasters), 3 Mar 1790, Amherst County, VA.
  3. [S597] Nelson Co. Chancery Causes, Kippin vs Blaine, Case 1830-023, Case includes an affidavit by Rachel Blaine, widow of George Baline, dated 3 Jul 1822.
  4. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a copy of the will of George Blane dated 28 May 1811 that names wife Rachel and no children. Will was proved in Nelson County Court on 29 May 1811.

George Blaine1

Male, ID #3309, ( - 28 May 1811)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage3 Mar 1790He married Rachel Demaster, daughter of James Demaster and (?) Stevens, on 3 Mar 1790 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3
Death28 May 1811He died on 28 May 1811 in Nelson County, Virginia.2,4
Probate29 May 1811His estate was probated on 29 May 1811 in Nelson County, Virginia.4

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will28 May 1811He made a will on 28 May 1811 in Nelson County, Virginia.4
Inventory25 Aug 1812An inventory of the estate of George Blaine was recorded on 25 Aug 1812 in Nelson County, Virginia.5

 

Other information

Last Edited: 11 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blane).
  2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).
  3. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, George Blain and Elez. Steven Rachel Masten (Demasters), 3 Mar 1790, Amherst County, VA.
  4. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Case File 1867-012, James Demasters et al v. John W. Tilford et al , Jul 1859, Case includes a copy of the will of George Blane dated 28 May 1811 that names wife Rachel and no children. Will was proved in Nelson County Court on 29 May 1811.
  5. [S627] Nelson Co. Will Book, A, Inventory of George Blaine recorded 25 Aug 1812, sales to Rachel Blaine (widow) and Parmenas Bryant.

Peter Rucker Jr1

Male, ID #3312, (about 1703 - )

Parents:

Father: Peter Rucker1 d. a Feb 1743/44
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1 d. a 1752
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1703He was born about 1703 in Essex County, Virginia.2,3

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Relationships:
5th great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
7th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S204] Essex Co. Deed Book, 13, 1707-1711, p. 91, Frederick Coghill and wife Sarah of Essex Co. to John Rucker, for 2000 lbs tobacco paid by Peter Rucker and for "kind love and affection Iowe unto John, Peter, and Thomas Rucker, sons of said Peter Rucker", land leased to Peter Rucker (56 acres on a branch of Cockleshell Creek), and in default of heirs to John, to go to Peter, and if Peter dies without heir, to go to Thomas.
  2. [S33] Assumptions: Rucker family lived in Essex County, VA until about 1734 when son John purchased land for them in Spotsylvania County which became part of Orange County in 1748.
  3. [S559] Robinson, Jean B., "Peter Rucker, Immigrant", lists children of Peter Rucker with estimated birth dates.

Larkin Bias1,2

Male, ID #3313, (about 1750 - about 1841)

Parents:

Father: James Bias3 b. a 1725, d. a Aug 1784
Mother: Elizabeth (?)3 b. a 1735
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1750He was born about 1750.4,5,6,2
Marriageabout 1775He married Ellen (?) about 1775.7,8
Deathabout 1841He died about 1841 in Amherst County, Virginia.9
Probate20 Sep 1841His estate was probated on 20 Sep 1841 in Amherst County, Virginia.9

Children with Ellen (?):

Phebe Bias7 (a 1782 - 18 Jul 1859)
James R. Bias9 (a 1784 - 22 Apr 1872)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Tax Listfrom 1782 to 1790He appeared on the Tax List of from 1782 to 1790 in Amherst County, Virginia.10
Census1783He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia. There were 5 persons in the household.11
Census1785He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1785 in Amherst County, Virginia. There were 6 persons in the household.12
LandGrant13 Dec 1791He was granted 280 acres on Dancing and Autor Creeks in Amherst County, Virginia, on 13 Dec 1791. He was assignee of James Shasteen, survey was dated 22 Apr 1788..13
Tax Listfrom 1793 to 1803He appeared on the Tax List of from 1793 to 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia.14
Deed-Land23 Mar 1794He received 325 acres for £45 from Lucy Johnson, executor of Robert Johnson, on the south side of the Pedlar River. in Amherst County, Virginia, on 23 Mar 1794. Original land patent of 27 Oct 1766..15
LandGrant13 Nov 1804He was granted 30 acres on Cedar Creek in Amherst County, Virginia, on 13 Nov 1804. Land Office Treasury warrant no. 3470 issued 13 Nov 1802, survey made 23 Mar 1803, Thomas and George Morris were cograntees..16
LandGrant13 Nov 1804He was granted 22 acres on waters of the Pedlar River and Cornfield branch in Amherst County, Virginia, on 13 Nov 1804. Land Office Treasury warrant no. 3470 issued 13 Nov 1802 and survey made 25 Mar 1803..17
Deed-Land16 Feb 1808He witnessed a deed conveying unspecified acres for £33 on headwaters of Otter and Cockes (Creek) in Amherst County, Virginia, from Thomas Jenkins to Roland Bias on 16 Feb 1808.18
Census18106 Aug 1810He was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 census in Amherst County, Virginia.6
Deed-Land31 Oct 1817He and Mary (?) conveyed 340 acres to George P. Luck for $3400 on south bank of the Pedlar River in Amherst Co. VA in Amherst County, Virginia, on 31 Oct 1817.19
Deed-Land24 Nov 1817He received 600 acres for $1600 on Rocky Row Creek at Rocky Row Mountain in Amherst County, Virginia, from Thomas N. Eubank on 24 Nov 1817.20,21
Deed-Land26 Oct 1825He received 150 acres on Pea Vine Mountain in Amherst County, Virginia, from Roland Bias and Nancy Bias on 26 Oct 1825. This is land where Roland Bias lives..22
Census18301 Jun 1830He was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.23
Census18401 Jun 1840He was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Amherst County, Virginia.24

 

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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S676] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1807-1827, Books L-R, p.307, 26 Oct 1825, Roland Bias and wife Nancy to Larkin Bias, 150 acres at Pea Vine Mountain where Roland Bias lives.
  2. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1782, Larkin Biass, 1 white males over 21, 5 cattle, 2 horses.
  3. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Larkin Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  4. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 202 (stamped), Larkin Byers household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 15-19, male 90-99 (Larkin)9 slaves.
  5. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89, female 90-99, 6 slaves.
  6. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 80, Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 16-25, male 45+ (Larkin), 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-15, female 16-25, female 45+.
  7. [S1043] West VA Deaths,1854-1932, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
  8. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Larkin Byas, 5 whites, 0 blacks, assume he was married with 3 children by 1783, so estimate marriage occurred about 1785.
  9. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.38, Larkin Byas entry, from Will Book 10, p. 387, Administrator's Bond of James Byas filed 20 Sep 1841.
  10. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1782 to 1790, listed as Larkin Biass or Bias or Byass.
  11. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Larkin Byas, 5 whites, 0 blacks.
  12. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1785, Larkin Byas, 6 whites, 0 blacks.
  13. [S1046] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 25, 1791-1792: pp. 318-319, 13 Dec 1791, Larkin Byers, 280 acres on Dancing and Autor Creeks, assignee of James Shasteen, survey dated 22 Apr 1788.
  14. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1793 to 1803, listed as Larkin Biass or Bias or Byass, 1 male >21 from 1793 to 1796, 2 males >21 from 1797 to 1803.
  15. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book G, 1791-1796. p. 431, Lucy Johnson, executor of Robert Johnson, dec'd, to Larkin Byas, for £45, 325 acres on south side of Pedlar River, patent of 27 Oct 1766.
  16. [S1041] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 53, 1804: p.458, 13 Nov 1804, Thomas Morris, George Morris, and Larkin Bias, 30 acres on Cedar Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
  17. [S1041] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 53, 1804: pp.491-492, 13 Nov 1804, Larkin Bias, 22 acres on waters of the Pedlar River and Cornfield branch in Amherst County, Virginia.
  18. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book L, 1807-1811, p. 118, 16 Feb 1808, Thomas Jenkins to Rolling Byas, unspecified acres for £33 on the headwaters of the Otter and Cocke's (Creeks) in Amherst Co. VA, Larkin Bias was one witness.
  19. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book N, 1816-1818, p. 456, 31 Oct 1817, Larkin Bias and wife Mary to George P. Luck, 340 acres for $3400 on south bank of the Pedlar River in Amherst Co. VA.
  20. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book N, 1816-1818, p. 570, 24 Nov 1817 Thomas N. Eubank and wife to Larkin Bias, unspecified acres for $1600 on Rocky Row Creek at Rocky Row Mountain in Amherst Co. VA.
  21. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book P, 1821-1824, p. 483, 19 Nov 1818, order to James Ware and Richard N. Eubank to quiz Jane Eubank, wife of Thomas N. Eubank, as to deed of 24 Nov 1817 to Larking Bias, 600 acres, done 13 Sep 1823.
  22. [S676] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, The Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1807-1827, Books L-R, p.307, 26 Oct 1825, Roland Bias and wife Nancy to Larkin Bias, 150 acres at Pea Vine Mountain where Roland Bias lives.
  23. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
  24. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 202 (stamped), Larkin Byers household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 15-19, male 90-99 (Larkin), 9 slaves.

Nancy (?)1

Female, ID #3314, ( - before September 1804)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriageabout 1785She married Roland Bias, son of James Bias and Elizabeth (?), about 1785 in Virginia.1
Deathbefore Sep 1804She died before Sep 1804 in Virginia.1

Children with Roland Bias:

Nancy Bias+ 1 (a 1788 - a 1822)
Polly Bias1 (s 1790 - )
Jane Bias2 (bt 1791 - 1800 - )
Lucinda Bias3 (a 1797 - 23 Sep 1890)

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Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships:
3rd great-grandmother of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Jonas Nicely and Jane or Jennie Byas, 27 Nov 1811, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolen Byas.
  3. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Nicely Jr. and Lucinda Byars, 28 Sep 1818, Amherst Co. VA, daughter of Boling R. Byars.

Polly Bias1

Female, ID #3315, (say 1790 - )

Parents:

Father: Roland Bias1 b. bt 1760 - 1767, d. a 1837
Mother: Nancy (?)1 d. b Sep 1804
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1790She was born say 1790 in Virginia.1
Marriage8 Mar 1810She married Samuel Orendorf on 8 Mar 1810 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas.

Samuel Orendorf1

Male, ID #3316
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage8 Mar 1810He married Polly Bias, daughter of Roland Bias and Nancy (?), on 8 Mar 1810 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas.

James Bias1

Male, ID #3317, (about 1725 - after August 1784)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1725He was born about 1725.2,3,4
Marriagesay 1745He married Elizabeth (?) say 1745.5,6
Deathafter Aug 1784He died after Aug 1784.7

Children with Elizabeth (?):

Larkin Bias+15 (a 1750 - a 1841)
Roland Bias+ 16 (bt 1760 - 1767 - a 1837)
Obadiah Bias Sr.+17,18 (b 1762 - )
John Bias+19 (b 1763 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Event-Misc10 Mar 1762He had 230 acres surveyed for him by William Cabell on 10 Mar 1762 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Event-Misc4 Apr 1771He was had 53 acres surveyed for him by William Cabell on 4 Apr 1771 in Amherst County, Virginia.8
LandPatent3 Aug 1771He was granted a patent for 230 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia, on 3 Aug 1771.9
Deed-Trust18 Nov 1772He conveyed in trust livestock and household items for 5 shillings in Amherst County, Virginia, to James Manees on 18 Nov 1772.10
Tax List1782He appeared on the Tax List of 1782 in Amherst County, Virginia. The household included 2 white males over 21 years old.11
Census1783He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia. There were 6 persons in the household.12
Deed-Land31 May 1783He conveyed 60 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek to William Camden for £24 in Amherst County, Virginia, on 31 May 1783. Part of the land patented at Williamsburg on 3 Aug 1771..13
Deed-Land2 Aug 1784He and Elizabeth Bias conveyed 170 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78 in Amherst County, Virginia, on 2 Aug 1784. Part of the land patented at Williamsburg on 3 Aug 1771..14

 

Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1040] Virginia Colonial Land Office Patents, No. 40, 1771-1772: p. 476-477, 3 Aug 1771,James Bias, 230 acres on south fork of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
  2. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book C, p. 192, 230 acres surveyed by William Cabell on 10 Mar 1762 for James Bias.
  3. [S33] Assumptions: Assumes he was about the same age as wife Elizabeth.
  4. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
  5. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, On 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  6. [S33] Assumptions: Assume she was about age 20 when married.
  7. [S33] Assumptions: Signed deed in Aug 1784 so still living then.
  8. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book C, p. 204, 53 acres surveyed by William Cabell on 4 Apr 1771 for James Bias.
  9. [S1040] Virginia Colonial Land Office Patents, No. 40, 1771-1772: p. 476-477, 3 Aug 1771, James Bias, 230 acres on south fork of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
  10. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book D, 1773-1778. p. 21, James Byous to James Manees, deed of trust, 5 shillings for cows, pigs, dishes, etc, recorded 5 Jul 1773.
  11. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1782, James Biass, 2 white males over 21, 6 cattle, 2 horses.
  12. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, James Byas, 6 whites, 0 blacks.
  13. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 420, On 31 May 1783, James Bias sold 60 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to William Camden for £24.
  14. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  15. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Larkin Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  16. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Roland Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  17. [S1042] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 64, 1813-1815: p.437, 20 Feb 1815, Obadiah Bias Sr. and John Fullerton, 75 acres on a flat ridge on the west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia.
  18. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Obadiah Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  19. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1784 to 1803, Lexington Parish, appears as John Byass or John Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old.

Elizabeth (?)1

Female, ID #3318, (about 1735 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1735She was born about 1735.2
Marriagesay 1745She married James Bias say 1745.1,3

Children with James Bias:

Larkin Bias+5 (a 1750 - a 1841)
Roland Bias+ 6 (bt 1760 - 1767 - a 1837)
Obadiah Bias Sr.+7,8 (b 1762 - )
John Bias+9 (b 1763 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Deed-Land2 Aug 1784She was a cograntor with James Bias in the conveyance of 170 acres on the south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78 in Amherst County, Virginia, on 2 Aug 1784. Part of the land patented at Williamsburg on 3 Aug 1771..4
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 90 to 99, in Larkin Bias's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, On 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
  3. [S33] Assumptions: Assume she was about age 20 when married.
  4. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book E, p. 526, 2 Aug 1784, James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
  5. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Larkin Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  6. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Roland Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  7. [S1042] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 64, 1813-1815: p.437, 20 Feb 1815, Obadiah Bias Sr. and John Fullerton, 75 acres on a flat ridge on the west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia.
  8. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Obadiah Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  9. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1784 to 1803, Lexington Parish, appears as John Byass or John Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old.

Obadiah Bias Sr.1

Male, ID #3319, (before 1762 - )

Parents:

Father: James Bias1,2 b. a 1725, d. a Aug 1784
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1,2 b. a 1735
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1762He was born before 1762.3,4
Marriageabout 1785He married S. Polly (?) about 1785.5,6

Children with S. Polly (?):

John Bias13 (a 1788 - 25 Jan 1860)
Rowland Bias5 (a 1793 - 17 May 1875)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Event-Misc6 Nov 1780He and John Bias were summoned before the Court on 6 Nov 1780 in Amherst County, Virginia. The following was recorded in the Rule Order Book: "At a Court Summoned and held for Amherst County the Sixth Day of November 1780, for the Examination of Luckey Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Bias, being Charged with Feloniously Stealing from John Wood Senr. one Brown Linnen Shirt and Sundry other Goods. Present Ambrose Rucker, David Crawford, Gabriel Penn Sr., Benjamin Rucker Gent. Justices.
Luckey Dimond Appeared in Court agreeable to her own Recognizance, and being Charged of the Crime aforesaid Pleaded not guilty, whereupon Divers Witnesses being Sworn and Examined and the said Luckey Dimond heard in her own Defense its the Opinion of the Court that the said Dimond is not Guilty of the Crime laid to her Charge. ---- Whereupon the said Dimond is Discharged.
James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Byas being bound by Recognizance in the Penalty of One Thousand Pounds Each with Benjamin Noell their Security in the Penalty of Five hundred Pounds for their Appearance at this Court to Answer the Charge aforesaid. Whereupon the said James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Byas being Solemnly Called failing to appear and Answer the Crime laid to their Charge, The Attorney for this County is hereby Directed to Prosecute the said James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Byas, and Benjamin Noel thier Security agreeable to Law. The Minute of this Examination was Signed Ambrose Rucker."
The final outcome of this prosecution is not known.7
Tax List1783He appeared on the Tax List of 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census1783He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia. There was 1 person in the household.8
Tax List1786He appeared on the Tax List of 1786 in Amherst County, Virginia.9
Tax List1787He appeared on the Tax List of 1787 in Amherst County, Virginia.10
LandGrant20 Nov 1798He was granted 75 acres on flat ridge on west side of Guyandotte in Montgomery County, Virginia, on 20 Nov 1798. Land Office Exchange Treasury warrant no. 2149 issued 7 Dec 1811 and survey made 16 Apr 1813, John Fullerton was a cograntee.
50 acres on the north side of Walkers Creek.11
LandGrant4 Feb 1815He was granted 100 acres at Tyler's Creek on a branch of the Guyandotte River in Cabell County, Virginia, on 4 Feb 1815. Land Office Treasury warrant no. 4723 dated 7 Mar 1811 and survey made 14 Apr 1813..12
LandGrant20 Feb 1815He was granted 75 acres on flat ridge on west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia, on 20 Feb 1815. Land Office Exchange Treasury warrant no. 2149 issued 7 Dec 1811 and survey made 16 Apr 1813, John Fullerton was a cograntee..1
Census18207 Aug 1820He was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Barboursville, Cabell County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1042] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 64, 1813-1815: p.437, 20 Feb 1815, Obadiah Bias Sr. and John Fullerton, 75 acres on a flat ridge on the west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia.
  2. [S33] Assumptions: Based on age and available records, James and Elizabeth Bias are presumed to be the parents of Obadiah Bias. This has not yet been proven.
  3. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1783, Lexington Parish, appears as Obadiah Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old.
  4. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, Barboursville, page 80, Obadiah Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male under 10, male 16-25, male 45+ (Obadiah), female 45+.
  5. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, Rowland Bias, 17 May 1875, McComas, Cabell County, West Virginia, age 82, born Amherst Co. , VA, father O. Bias, mother S. Bias.
  6. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Obediah Byas, 1 white, 0 blacks, assume he was unmarried in 1783.
  7. [S1034] Amherst County Order Book pp. 437-438, 6 Nov 1780, examination of Lucky Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas, and Obed Bias. Transcript from http://www.shasteen.com/genealogy/…
  8. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Obediah Byas, 1 white, 0 blacks.
  9. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1786, Lexington Parish, appears as Obadiah Byass, one male tithable over 21 years old, 1 horse, 2 cattle.
  10. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1787, Lexington Parish, appears as Obadiah Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old, 2 horse, 4 cattle.
  11. [S1040] Virginia Colonial Land Office Patents, No. 40, 1771-1772: p.590, 20 Nov 1798, Obediah Byas, 50 acres on the north side of Walkers Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia, Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 19493 and 9012, surveyed 14 Feb 1789.
  12. [S1042] Virginia Land Office Grants, No. 64, 1813-1815: pp.391-392, 4 Feb 1815, Obadiah Bias Sr, 100 acres at Tyler's Creek on a branch of the Guyandotte River in Cabell County, Virginia.
  13. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, John Byas, 25 Jan 1860, Harry's Creek, Putnam County, West Virginia, age 71y 6m, born Giles Co. , VA, father Obediah Bias, mother Polly Bias.

Jane Bias1

Female, ID #3320, (between 1791 and 1800 - )

Parents:

Father: Roland Bias1 b. bt 1760 - 1767, d. a 1837
Mother: Nancy (?)1 d. b Sep 1804
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthbetween 1791 and 1800She was born between 1791 and 1800 in Virginia.1,2
Marriage27 Nov 1811She married Jonas Nicely, son of Samuel Nicely and Hannah (?), on 27 Nov 1811 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Name VariationJane Bias was also known as Jennie.1
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 30 to 39, in Jonas Nicely's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18401 Jun 1840She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in Jonas Nicely's household on the 1840 census in Cabell County, Virginia.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 17 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Jonas Nicely and Jane or Jennie Byas, 27 Nov 1811, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolen Byas.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, sheet 508 (stamped), Jonas Nicely household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 17 Nov 2018. Male 40-49 (Jonas), male 5-9, female 30-39 (probably wife Jane/Jennie), female under 5, 2 females 5-9, female 10-14.
  3. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, sheet 47 (stamped), Jonas Nicely household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 17 Nov 2018. Male 40-49 (Jonas), male 10-14, female 40-49 (probably wife Jane/Jennie), female 10-14.

John Bias1

Male, ID #3321, (before 1763 - )

Parents:

Father: James Bias1 b. a 1725, d. a Aug 1784
Mother: Elizabeth (?)1 b. a 1735
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthbefore 1763He was born before 1763.1,2

Child with an unknown spouse:

James R. Bias+5 (a 1789 - Jul 1878)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Event-Misc6 Nov 1780He and Obadiah Bias Sr. were summoned before the Court on 6 Nov 1780 in Amherst County, Virginia. The following was recorded in the Rule Order Book: "At a Court Summoned and held for Amherst County the Sixth Day of November 1780, for the Examination of Luckey Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Bias, being Charged with Feloniously Stealing from John Wood Senr. one Brown Linnen Shirt and Sundry other Goods. Present Ambrose Rucker, David Crawford, Gabriel Penn Sr., Benjamin Rucker Gent. Justices.
Luckey Dimond Appeared in Court agreeable to her own Recognizance, and being Charged of the Crime aforesaid Pleaded not guilty, whereupon Divers Witnesses being Sworn and Examined and the said Luckey Dimond heard in her own Defense its the Opinion of the Court that the said Dimond is not Guilty of the Crime laid to her Charge. ---- Whereupon the said Dimond is Discharged.
James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Byas being bound by Recognizance in the Penalty of One Thousand Pounds Each with Benjamin Noell their Security in the Penalty of Five hundred Pounds for their Appearance at this Court to Answer the Charge aforesaid. Whereupon the said James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Byas being Solemnly Called failing to appear and Answer the Crime laid to their Charge, The Attorney for this County is hereby Directed to Prosecute the said James Shasteen, John Byas and Obed Byas, and Benjamin Noel thier Security agreeable to Law. The Minute of this Examination was Signed Ambrose Rucker."
The final outcome of this prosecution is not known.3
Census1783He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia. There were 7 persons in the household.4
Tax Listfrom 1784 to 1803He appeared on the Tax List of from 1784 to 1803 in Amherst County, Virginia. He is listed as John Byass or Bias with one male tithable over 21 years old.1
Census18106 Aug 1810He was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1784 to 1803, Lexington Parish, appears as John Byass or John Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old.
  2. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 5B, John Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male under 10, male 10-15, male 45+ (John), female under 10, female 26-44.
  3. [S1034] Amherst County Order Book pp. 437-438, 6 Nov 1780, examination of Lucky Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas, and Obed Bias. Transcript from http://www.shasteen.com/genealogy/…
  4. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, John Byas, 7 whites, 0 blacks.
  5. [S1044] Four Grandsons of James Byas of Amherst County VA also named James, Informal Genealogical Notes, 4 Dec 2009, unknown repository, James R. Byas, son of Jonathan Byas, born c. 1790, married Mary "Polly" Bryant 4 Mar 1819.

Ellen (?)1

Female, ID #3323, (about 1750 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1750She was born about 1750.1,2
Marriageabout 1775She married Larkin Bias, son of James Bias and Elizabeth (?), about 1775.1,3

Children with Larkin Bias:

Phebe Bias1 (a 1782 - 18 Jul 1859)
James R. Bias5 (a 1784 - 22 Apr 1872)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Name VariationEllen (?) was also known as Mary (?).4
Deed-Land31 Oct 1817She was a cograntor with Larkin Bias in the conveyance of 340 acres to George P. Luck for $3400 on south bank of the Pedlar River in Amherst Co. VA in Amherst County, Virginia, on 31 Oct 1817.4
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 80 to 89, in Larkin Bias's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1043] West VA Deaths,1854-1932, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018. Male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
  3. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Larkin Byas, 5 whites, 0 blacks, assume he was married with 3 children by 1783, so estimate marriage occurred about 1785.
  4. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book N, 1816-1818, p. 456, 31 Oct 1817, Larkin Bias and wife Mary to George P. Luck, 340 acres for $3400 on south bank of the Pedlar River in Amherst Co. VA.
  5. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills 1761-1865, p.38, Larkin Byas entry, from Will Book 10, p. 387, Administrator's Bond of James Byas filed 20 Sep 1841.

Phebe Bias1

Female, ID #3324, (about 1782 - 18 July 1859)

Parents:

Father: Larkin Bias1 b. a 1750, d. a 1841
Mother: Ellen (?)1 b. a 1750
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1782She was born about 1782 in Virginia.1
Marriage23 Dec 1805She married first Lewis Bryant on 23 Dec 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Marriage21 Oct 1812She married second James Rowsey on 21 Oct 1812 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,3
Death18 Jul 1859She died on 18 Jul 1859 in Cabell County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 18 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1043] West VA Deaths,1854-1932, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Pheebe Byass and Lewis Bryant, 23 Dec 1805, Amherst Co. VA.
  3. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Phoebe Bryant and James Rowsey, 21 Oct 1812, Amherst Co. VA.

James Rowsey1

Male, ID #3325, (say 1780 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1780He was born say 1780.1
Marriage21 Oct 1812He married Phebe Bryant, daughter of Larkin Bias and Ellen (?), on 21 Oct 1812 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2

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Other information

Last Edited: 18 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S1043] West VA Deaths,1854-1932, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Phoebe Bryant and James Rowsey, 21 Oct 1812, Amherst Co. VA.
 

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