James London1

Male, ID #2151, ( - about 1782)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married (?) Dillon.1
Deathabout 1782He died about 1782.1

Child with (?) Dillon:

James London Jr.+ 1 (a 1740 - a 1827)

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

Citations

  1. [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.

(?) Dillon1

Female, ID #2152
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married James London.1

Child with James London:

James London Jr.+ 1 (a 1740 - a 1827)

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

Citations

  1. [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.

Terisha Turner1

Male, ID #2153, (about 1710 - about 1802)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1710He was born about 1710.1
Marriagesay 1740He married Sarah Wimpey say 1740.2
Deathabout 1802He died about 1802 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

Child with Sarah Wimpey:

Mary Turner+ 1 (6 Apr 1751 - a 1840)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
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4th great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 2 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 447, Sarah Wimpey, husband Terisha Turner, daughter Mary, died 1807 in Amherst County.

Sarah Wimpey1

Female, ID #2154, ( - about 1807)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagesay 1740She married Terisha Turner say 1740.1
Deathabout 1807She died about 1807 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

Child with Terisha Turner:

Mary Turner+ 1 (6 Apr 1751 - a 1840)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
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4th great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 2 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p. 447, Sarah Wimpey, husband Terisha Turner, daughter Mary, died 1807 in Amherst County.

Capt. John Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2155, (about 1726 - 25 July 1814)

Parents:

Father: unknown Higginbotham2 d. b 1747
Mother: "Widow" (?)2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1726He was born about 1726.3
Marriage9 Jul 1767He married Rachel Banks, daughter of Gerrard Banks and Anne Stanton, on 9 Jul 1767 in Amherst County, Virginia.4,5,6
Death25 Jul 1814He died on 25 Jul 1814 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Probate19 Sep 1814His estate was probated on 19 Sep 1814 in Amherst County, Virginia.7

Children with Rachel Banks:

Nancy Higginbotham12
Thomas Higginbotham12 (10 Jun 1767 - 4 Feb 1835)
James Higginbotham+12 (22 Sep 1770 - b 1825)
John Higginbotham12 (12 Apr 1772 - 22 Feb 1822)
Anne Staunton Higginbotham13 (20 Dec 1773 - )
David Higginbotham12 (17 Oct 1775 - )
Mary Higginbotham14 (1 Nov 1777 - )
Jesse Higginbotham12 (23 Dec 1779 - 8 Jun 1836)
Daniel Higginbotham12 (27 Mar 1781 - 10 Aug 1845)
Tirzah Higginbotham+ 1,15 (17 Feb 1783 - 1 Aug 1841)
Frances R. Higginbotham12 (10 May 1785 - )
Eugene Higginbotham12 (10 Mar 1787 - )
Reuben A. Higginbotham12 (2 Aug 1789 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Military3 Jul 1769He was appointed as a Captain of the militia on 3 Jul 1769 in Amherst County, Virginia.8
Will22 Jun 1813He made a will on 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.9
Event-Misc29 Nov 1814The property and real estate of Capt. John Higginbotham was put up for auction by his executors on 29 Nov 1814 in Amherst County, Virginia.10
Inventory19 Dec 1814An inventory of the estate of Capt. John Higginbotham was recorded on 19 Dec 1814 in Amherst County, Virginia. The estate was apprasised at $9,452.11

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
3rd great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Sep 2015

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, John and Frances (Riley) Higginbotham came to Virginia from Ireland, early in 18th century, with several children, one of whom was named John."
  3. [S763] The Lynchburg Press, 4 Aug 1814, p.3, "On Sunday the 25th ultime, Mr. John Higginbotham of Amherst county - aged 88 years."
  4. [S493] VA Marriages, 1660-1800, John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks entry, 9 Jul 1767, Amherst County, Virginia.
  5. [S493] VA Marriages, 1660-1800, John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks entry, 3 Jul 1767, Amherst County, Virginia, bride's father Gerrard Banks.
  6. [S494] Marriage Bond Higginbotham-Banks.
  7. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. Probated 19 Sep 1814, Amherst County, Virginia.
  8. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 297, John Higginbotham appointed Captain of militia in Amherst County.
  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. [S765] The Lynchburg Press, 10 Nov 1814, Advertisement dated 31 Oct 1814 placed by John and Thomas Higginbotham announcing the auction on 29 Nov 1814 of the property and real estate of John Higginbotham, deceased.
  11. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 5, pp.476-477, 19 Dec 1814, apprasial of estate of of John Higginbotham, deceased, was recorded as $5,452.
  12. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  13. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Anne Staunton, born 20 Dec 1773, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks, died unmarried.
  14. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Mary, born 1 Nov 1777, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  15. [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.

Rachel Banks1

Female, ID #2156, (say 1749 - after 1814)

Parents:

Father: Gerrard Banks2,3 d. bt 22 Dec 1779 - 7 Feb 1780
Mother: Anne Stanton4
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1749She was born say 1749.1
Marriage9 Jul 1767She married Capt. John Higginbotham, son of unknown Higginbotham and "Widow" (?), on 9 Jul 1767 in Amherst County, Virginia.5,2,6
Deathafter 1814She died after 1814.1

Children with Capt. John Higginbotham:

Nancy Higginbotham8
Thomas Higginbotham8 (10 Jun 1767 - 4 Feb 1835)
James Higginbotham+8 (22 Sep 1770 - b 1825)
John Higginbotham8 (12 Apr 1772 - 22 Feb 1822)
Anne Staunton Higginbotham9 (20 Dec 1773 - )
David Higginbotham8 (17 Oct 1775 - )
Mary Higginbotham10 (1 Nov 1777 - )
Jesse Higginbotham8 (23 Dec 1779 - 8 Jun 1836)
Daniel Higginbotham8 (27 Mar 1781 - 10 Aug 1845)
Tirzah Higginbotham+ 1 (17 Feb 1783 - 1 Aug 1841)
Frances R. Higginbotham8 (10 May 1785 - )
Eugene Higginbotham8 (10 Mar 1787 - )
Reuben A. Higginbotham8 (2 Aug 1789 - )

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will20 Mar 1776She was named an heir in the will of Gerrard Banks dated 20 Mar 1776 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Will22 Jun 1813She was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.7

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
3rd great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
5th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Sep 2015

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S493] VA Marriages, 1660-1800, John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks entry, 3 Jul 1767, Amherst County, Virginia, bride's father Gerrard Banks.
  3. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp.515-518, 20 Mar 1776, will of Gerrard Banks, mentions wife (unnamed), sons William, Reubin, Thomas, Linn, and Adam, daughters Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth Hume, and Rachel Higginbotham, grandson Gerrard Banks.
  4. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 123, "Rachel Banks, daughter of Gerrard and Anne (Staunton) Banks, of Amherst County."
  5. [S493] VA Marriages, 1660-1800, John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks entry, 9 Jul 1767, Amherst County, Virginia.
  6. [S494] Marriage Bond Higginbotham-Banks.
  7. [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.
  8. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  9. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Anne Staunton, born 20 Dec 1773, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks, died unmarried.
  10. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Mary, born 1 Nov 1777, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.

Gerrard Banks1

Male, ID #2157, ( - between 22 December 1779 and 7 February 1780)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1736He married Anne Stanton, daughter of Thomas Stanton Sr., before 1736.1,2
Deathbetween 22 Dec 1779 and 7 Feb 1780He died between 22 Dec 1779 and 7 Feb 1780 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Probate7 Feb 1780His estate was probated on 7 Feb 1780 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

Children with Anne Stanton:

William Banks3
Reubin Banks3
Thomas Banks3
Linn Banks3
Adam Banks3
Mary Banks3
Sarah Banks3
Elizabeth Banks3
Gerard Banks II+5 (s 1737 - a 1768)
Rachel Banks+ 6,3 (s 1749 - a 1814)

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EventDateDescription
Will20 Mar 1776He made a will on 20 Mar 1776 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Will-Codicil22 Dec 1779He made a codicil to his will on 22 Dec 1779 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Sep 2018

Citations

  1. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 123, "Rachel Banks, daughter of Gerrard and Anne (Staunton) Banks, of Amherst County."
  2. [S550] Orange Co. Deed Book, 1, p.378, Deed from Thomas Stanton to Gerard Banks and wife Ann which strongly implies that Ann is his daughter - "`for love and affection', Thos. Stanton, Sr., deeds to Gerard Banks of Stafford and Ann his wife half of a tract of `woodland ground', adjoining land of Thos. Stanton, Jr. and Leonard Stanton."
  3. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp.515-518, 20 Mar 1776, will of Gerrard Banks, mentions wife (unnamed), sons William, Reubin, Thomas, Linn, and Adam, daughters Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth Hume, and Rachel Higginbotham, grandson Gerrard Banks.
  4. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp.515-518, 20 Mar 1776, codicil to will of Gerrard Banks, mentions wife (unnamed), sons William, Reubin, and Thomas, daughters Mary and Sarah.
  5. [S1030] Gerard Banks will (1767), Will Book 2, page 397-398. Gerard Banks, wife Francis, daugter of Sarah Strother, brothers William, Linn, Reubin, unborn child.
  6. [S493] VA Marriages, 1660-1800, John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks entry, 3 Jul 1767, Amherst County, Virginia, bride's father Gerrard Banks.

Anne Stanton1,2

Female, ID #2158

Parents:

Father: Thomas Stanton Sr.2 d. bt 2 Oct 1741 - 22 Oct 1741
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1736She married Gerrard Banks before 1736.1,2

Children with Gerrard Banks:

William Banks3
Reubin Banks3
Thomas Banks3
Linn Banks3
Adam Banks3
Mary Banks3
Sarah Banks3
Elizabeth Banks3
Gerard Banks II+4 (s 1737 - a 1768)
Rachel Banks+ 1 (s 1749 - a 1814)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 12 Sep 2018

Citations

  1. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 123, "Rachel Banks, daughter of Gerrard and Anne (Staunton) Banks, of Amherst County."
  2. [S550] Orange Co. Deed Book, 1, p.378, Deed from Thomas Stanton to Gerard Banks and wife Ann which strongly implies that Ann is his daughter - "`for love and affection', Thos. Stanton, Sr., deeds to Gerard Banks of Stafford and Ann his wife half of a tract of `woodland ground', adjoining land of Thos. Stanton, Jr. and Leonard Stanton."
  3. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 1, pp.515-518, 20 Mar 1776, will of Gerrard Banks, mentions wife (unnamed), sons William, Reubin, Thomas, Linn, and Adam, daughters Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth Hume, and Rachel Higginbotham, grandson Gerrard Banks.
  4. [S1030] Gerard Banks will (1767), Will Book 2, page 397-398. Gerard Banks, wife Francis, daugter of Sarah Strother, brothers William, Linn, Reubin, unborn child.

unknown Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2159, ( - before 1747)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married "Widow" (?).2
Deathbefore 1747He died before 1747.3

Children with "Widow" (?):

Aaron Higginbotham1
Benjamin Higginbotham1
Joseph Higginbotham1 ( - a 1805)
James Higginbotham1
Moses Higginbotham1 ( - a Feb 1791)
Rachel Higginbotham1
Capt. John Higginbotham+ 2 (a 1726 - 25 Jul 1814)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
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4th great-grandfather of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, describes the conveyance of 2024 acres of land for a nominal sum (5 shillings) to his brothers Aaron, Benjamin, John, Joseph, and James, and to his brother-in-law William Morrison (husband of sister Rachel).
  2. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, John and Frances (Riley) Higginbotham came to Virginia from Ireland, early in 18th century, with several children, one of whom was named John."
  3. [S499] Rachel Hollingsworth Higginbotham, Ancestors of James Larkin Higginbotham, pp. 25-27, cites exerpts from the Diary of Reverend Robert Rose of St. Anne's Parish in Albemarle County, Virginia, who records visiting "Widow Higginbotham" during the period of 1747 to 1750.

"Widow" (?)1,2

Female, ID #2160
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married unknown Higginbotham.3

Children with unknown Higginbotham:

Aaron Higginbotham2
Benjamin Higginbotham2
Joseph Higginbotham2 ( - a 1805)
James Higginbotham2
Moses Higginbotham2 ( - a Feb 1791)
Rachel Higginbotham2
Capt. John Higginbotham+ 3 (a 1726 - 25 Jul 1814)

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Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Hattie Pride White
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S499] Rachel Hollingsworth Higginbotham, Ancestors of James Larkin Higginbotham, pp. 25-27, cites exerpts from the Diary of Reverend Robert Rose of St. Anne's Parish in Albemarle County, Virginia, who records visiting "Widow Higginbotham" during the period of 1747 to 1750.
  2. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, describes the conveyance of 2024 acres of land for a nominal sum (5 shillings) to his brothers Aaron, Benjamin, John, Joseph, and James, and to his brother-in-law William Morrison (husband of sister Rachel).
  3. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, John and Frances (Riley) Higginbotham came to Virginia from Ireland, early in 18th century, with several children, one of whom was named John."

John Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2161, (12 April 1772 - 22 February 1822)

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth12 Apr 1772He was born on 12 Apr 1772 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Death22 Feb 1822He died on 22 Feb 1822 in Warminster, Nelson County, Virginia, at age 49.2
BurialHe was buried in Soldiers Joy Cemetery, Nelson County, Virginia.2

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EventDateDescription
Will22 Jun 1813He was named executor and an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Probate19 Sep 1814He was the executor of Capt. John Higginbotham's estate on 19 Sep 1814 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 6 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S496] Soldiers Joy Graveyard, "In memory of John Higginbotham who was born in the county of Amherst on the 12th day of April 1772, and died in the town of Warminster on the 22nd of Feb. 1822."
  3. [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.
  4. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. Probated 19 Sep 1814, Amherst County, Virginia.

Frances R. Higginbotham1

Female, ID #2162, (10 May 1785 - )

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth10 May 1785She was born on 10 May 1785.2

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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.3

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Frances Riley, born 10 May 1785, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  3. [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.

Nancy Higginbotham1

Female, ID #2163

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
Pedigree

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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.2

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 5 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [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.

James Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2164, (22 September 1770 - before 1825)

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth22 Sep 1770He was born on 22 Sep 1770.2
Deathbefore 1825He died before 1825 in Kentucky.3

Child with an unknown spouse:

James D. Higginbotham3 (a 1802 - 10 Oct 1825)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will22 Jun 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2016

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, James, born 22 Sep 1770, son of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  3. [S766] The Virginian, 20 Oct 1825, obituary of James D. Higginbotham, son of James Higginbotham (deceased) of Kentucky, died "10th instant at the residence of his uncle Thomas Higginbotham, in Amherst, in the 23rd year of his age."
  4. [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.

Thomas Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2165, (10 June 1767 - 4 February 1835)

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth10 Jun 1767He was born on 10 Jun 1767 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3
Death4 Feb 1835He died on 4 Feb 1835 in Amherst County, Virginia, at age 67.4,5,3
BurialHe was buried in Higginbotham Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia.4

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will22 Jun 1813He was named executor and an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.6
Probate19 Sep 1814He was the executor of Capt. John Higginbotham's estate on 19 Sep 1814 in Amherst County, Virginia.7

 

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

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., memorial no. 25637949, Thomas Higginbotham (1767-1835) entry, Higginbotham Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia, marker states "In Memory of Thomas Higginbotham who was born on the 10th day of June 1767 and died on the 4th day of February 1835."
  3. [S490] Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogies of Virginia Families, London Family, p.448, Family Register of Jno. and Tirzah London.
  4. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., memorial no. 25637949, Thomas Higginbotham (1767-1835) entry, Higginbotham Cemetery, Amherst County, Virginia.
  5. [S706] Lynchburg Virginian, 16 Feb 1835, Died, the 4th instant, Mr. Thomas Higginbotham, of Amherst County, 64 years old.
  6. [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.
  7. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. Probated 19 Sep 1814, Amherst County, Virginia.

David Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2166, (17 October 1775 - )

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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EventDateDescription
Birth17 Oct 1775He was born on 17 Oct 1775.2

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Will22 Jun 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

 

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2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, David, born 17 Oct 1775, son of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  3. [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.

Jesse Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2167, (23 December 1779 - 8 June 1836)

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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EventDateDescription
Birth23 Dec 1779He was born on 23 Dec 1779 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3
Death8 Jun 1836He died on 8 Jun 1836 in Soldiers Joy, Nelson County, Virginia, at age 56.2,3
BurialHe was buried in Soldiers Joy Cemetery, Nelson County, Virginia.2

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Will22 Jun 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

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2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2016

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S496] Soldiers Joy Graveyard, "In memory of Jesse Higginbotham who was born in Amherst county on the 23rd day of December 1779 and died at Soldiers Joy on the 8th of June, 1836."
  3. [S639] Lynchburg Virginian, 7 Jul 1836, obituary of Jesse Higginbotham, died on the 8th ultimate at Soldier's Joy in Nelson County, 57 years old.
  4. [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.

Daniel Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2168, (27 March 1781 - 10 August 1845)

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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EventDateDescription
Birth27 Mar 1781He was born on 27 Mar 1781 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Death10 Aug 1845He died on 10 Aug 1845 in Soldiers Joy, Nelson County, Virginia, at age 64.2
BurialHe was buried in Soldiers Joy Cemetery, Nelson County, Virginia.2

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Will22 Jun 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Will6 Jul 1839He was named an executor in the will of Tirzah London dated 6 Jul 1839 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

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2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 6 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S496] Soldiers Joy Graveyard, "In memory of Daniel Higginbotham who was born in county of Amherst on the 27th day of March 1781 and died at Soldiers Joy on the 10th day of August 1845."
  3. [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.
  4. [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.

Reuben A. Higginbotham1,2

Male, ID #2169, (2 August 1789 - )

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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EventDateDescription
Birth2 Aug 1789He was born on 2 Aug 1789.3

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Will22 Jun 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

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2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S496] Soldiers Joy Graveyard, "In memory of Jesse Higginbotham Born Jan. 29, 1822 Died of consumption Feb. 27, 1849 He was the son of Reuben A. Higginbotham and Lucretta his wife, formerly Lucretta Vaughan of Nashville, Tenn. The deceased intermarried with Miss Elvira M. Henry in the month of May preceding his death and she survived him as desired by him before death. His remains are here buried by the side of his uncle, Daniel Higginbotham, deceased."
  3. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Reuben, born 2 Aug 1789, son of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  4. [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.

Eugene Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2170, (10 March 1787 - )

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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EventDateDescription
Birth10 Mar 1787He was born on 10 Mar 1787.2

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Will22 Jun 1813He was named an heir in the will of Capt. John Higginbotham dated 22 Jun 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

 

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2nd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S495] John Higginbotham will, Will Book 5, page 451. 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.
  2. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Eugene, born 10 Mar 1787, son of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.
  3. [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.

Anne Staunton Higginbotham1

Female, ID #2171, (20 December 1773 - )

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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Birth20 Dec 1773She was born on 20 Dec 1773.1

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2nd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Anne Staunton, born 20 Dec 1773, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks, died unmarried.

Mary Higginbotham1

Female, ID #2172, (1 November 1777 - )

Parents:

Father: Capt. John Higginbotham1 b. a 1726, d. 25 Jul 1814
Mother: Rachel Banks1 b. s 1749, d. a 1814
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Birth1 Nov 1777She was born on 1 Nov 1777.1

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2nd great-grandaunt of Hattie Pride White
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S498] Bernard L. Butcher, History of Upper Monongahela Valley, p. 774, Mary, born 1 Nov 1777, daughter of John Higginbotham and Rachel Banks.

Aaron Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2173

Parents:

Father: unknown Higginbotham1 d. b 1747
Mother: "Widow" (?)1
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3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, describes the conveyance of 2024 acres of land for a nominal sum (5 shillings) to his brothers Aaron, Benjamin, John, Joseph, and James, and to his brother-in-law William Morrison (husband of sister Rachel).

Benjamin Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2174

Parents:

Father: unknown Higginbotham1 d. b 1747
Mother: "Widow" (?)1
Pedigree

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3rd great-granduncle of Hattie Pride White
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, describes the conveyance of 2024 acres of land for a nominal sum (5 shillings) to his brothers Aaron, Benjamin, John, Joseph, and James, and to his brother-in-law William Morrison (husband of sister Rachel).

Joseph Higginbotham1

Male, ID #2175, ( - about 1805)

Parents:

Father: unknown Higginbotham1 d. b 1747
Mother: "Widow" (?)1
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EventDateDescription
Deathabout 1805He died about 1805.2
Probate17 Jun 1805His estate was probated on 17 Jun 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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Will23 Oct 1802He made a will on 23 Oct 1802 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

 

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

Citations

  1. [S491] William Montgomery Sweeny, "Higginbotham Family of Virginia", p. 208, describes the conveyance of 2024 acres of land for a nominal sum (5 shillings) to his brothers Aaron, Benjamin, John, Joseph, and James, and to his brother-in-law William Morrison (husband of sister Rachel).
  2. [S467] Amherst County Will Book 4, pp. 178-179, written 23 Oct 1802, probated 17 Jun 1805, names sons Joseph, Benjamin, William, and Jacob, daughters Susanna, Frances Morrison, and Hannah Below, executors sons Joseph and Benjamin.
 

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