The Dishman Family of Virginia

Including Descendants of Samuel Duchemin (Dishman), Virginia colonist

Source 1002 - Richmond Co. Chancery Case 1817-004

Chancery Court Case Summary

McGinnis vs. Kelly

Source ID: S1002

Case Information

Jurisdiction: Richmond County, Virginia
Index No.: 1817-004
Case Filed: 1811
Final Decree: 1817
Plaintiff(s): Nicholas McGinnis
Defendant(s): Beckham Kelly and wife et al

Library of Virginia digital images: Virginia Memory: Chancery Records Index - 159-1817-004

Summary and Genealogical Data

  • Richard S. McGinnis died and left 175 acres of land to his heirs.
  • His son Nicholas McGinnis wishes to sell the land and needs to obtain ownership of each of the other heirs shares.
  • Suit names the heirs of Richard S. McGinnis, dec’d as:
    1. Susannah McGinnis – living as of 20 Mar 1805
      1. Husband Beckham Kelly (of Orange County) – living as of 20 Mar 1805
    2. John McGinnis (of Kentucky) – living as of 7 Mar 1808
      1. Wife Salley – living as of 7 Mar 1808
    3. Rutha McGinnis – living as of 8 Feb 1806
      1. Husband Daniel Sanford (of Westmoreland County) – living as of 8 Feb 1806
    4. Samuel McGinnis (of Richmond County) – living as of 8 Jan 1811
    5. Nathaniel McGinnis (of Lynchburg) – living as of 29 Aug 1815
    6. Nicholas McGinnis – living as of 8 Jan 1822

Summary created by Keith Dishman, Johns Creek, GA on 27 Apr 2024

Compiler: Keith Dishman
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