Mitchell and White Genealogy
Tracing the Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell and Hattie Pride White
Thomas Woodroof1
M, #2852, d. bef 15 Mar 1813
Parents
- Father: Capt. David Woodroof (b. abt 1735, d. abt 1817)
- Mother: Clary Powell (b. abt 1738, d. 21 Feb 1825)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death | Bef 15 Mar 1813 | Thomas Woodroof died bef 15 Mar 1813.1 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 15 Mar 1813 | Thomas Woodroof was mentioned in the will of Capt. David Woodroof on 15 Mar 1813 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 6 Feb 2026 12:19:45
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- [S2128] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 5, Inventories and accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 633-635, David Woodroof will, 15 Mar 1813; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SC4G): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7643859, images 290-291 of 714. 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.
- [S482] Davis, Bailey Fulton, Compiler, Book - Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1985). 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.
John Goff1
M, #2855, d. abt 1763
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Est 1720 | John Goff and Anne married est 1720.1 | |
| Death | Abt 1763 | He died abt 1763 in Amherst County, Virginia.1 |
Children with Anne
- Joseph Goff
- John Goff, Jr
- Ambrose Goff
- Leonard Goff
- Elizabeth Goff
- Margaret Goff+ (b. abt 1728)
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 30 Nov 1762 | John Goff made a will on 30 Nov 1762 in Amherst County, Virginia. Anne and Elizabeth Goff were named as heirs.1 |
| Probate | 7 Mar 1863 | His estate was probated on 7 Mar 1863 in Amherst County, Virginia.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 6 Feb 2026 12:19:45
Citations
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- [S2133] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 25-29, John Goff will, 20 Nov 1762; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S93J): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, images 275-277 of 675. Proved 7 Mar 1763, names wife Anne, sons Joseph, John, Ambrose, Leonard, daughter Elizabeth.
Anne1
F, #2856
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Anne was also known as Anne Goff.1 | ||
| Marriage | Est 1720 | John Goff and she married est 1720.1 |
Children with John Goff (d. abt 1763)
- Joseph Goff
- John Goff, Jr
- Ambrose Goff
- Leonard Goff
- Elizabeth Goff
- Margaret Goff+ (b. abt 1728)
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 30 Nov 1762 | Anne was named as an heir in the will of John Goff on 30 Nov 1762 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Elizabeth Goff.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 6 Feb 2026 12:19:45
Citations
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- [S2133] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 25-29, John Goff will, 20 Nov 1762; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S93J): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, images 275-277 of 675. Proved 7 Mar 1763, names wife Anne, sons Joseph, John, Ambrose, Leonard, daughter Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Goff1
F, #2861
Parents
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Elizabeth Goff was also known as Elizabeth Moran.2 | ||
| Marriage | Abt 1764 | Elijah Moran and she married abt 1764 in Virginia.2 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 30 Nov 1762 | Elizabeth Goff was named as an heir in the will of John Goff on 30 Nov 1762 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Anne.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 6th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 6 Feb 2026 12:19:45
Citations
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- [S2133] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, Inventories and Accounts, 1761-1780: pp. 25-29, John Goff will, 20 Nov 1762; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S93J): accessed 6 Feb 2026), image group number 7643857, images 275-277 of 675. Proved 7 Mar 1763, names wife Anne, sons Joseph, John, Ambrose, Leonard, daughter Elizabeth.
- [S2104] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book B, 1765-1769: p.38, McDaniel to Goff deed, 5 Aug 1765; imaged, FamilySearch, image group number 7893710, image missing. Leonard Goff, Joseph Goff, John Goff, Ambrose Goff, and Elijah Moran received 500 acres on Stovals Creek in exchange for 153 acres on Harris's Creek from George McDaniel and wife Margaret, both in Amherst County, VA. This was from an agreement made between George McDaniel and John Goff (deceased), father of Leonard. The 500 acres of land was originally granted to Sarah Lynch by seperate patents on 20 Sep 1759.
Elijah Moran1
M, #2863
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Abt 1764 | Elijah Moran and Elizabeth Goff married abt 1764 in Virginia.1 |
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- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Last Edited: 1 Feb 2026 16:53:34
Citations
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- [S2104] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book B, 1765-1769: p.38, McDaniel to Goff deed, 5 Aug 1765; imaged, FamilySearch, image group number 7893710, image missing. Leonard Goff, Joseph Goff, John Goff, Ambrose Goff, and Elijah Moran received 500 acres on Stovals Creek in exchange for 153 acres on Harris's Creek from George McDaniel and wife Margaret, both in Amherst County, VA. This was from an agreement made between George McDaniel and John Goff (deceased), father of Leonard. The 500 acres of land was originally granted to Sarah Lynch by seperate patents on 20 Sep 1759.
Samuel Burks, Sr.1
M, #2864, d. abt 1756
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Samuel Burks, Sr., and Mary Davis married.1 | ||
| Death | Abt 1756 | He died abt 1756 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 |
Children with Mary Davis (d. abt 1780)
- John Partree Burks (d. abt 1773)
- Samuel Burks, Jr.+ (d. abt 1753)
- Richard Burks
- Charles Burks+
- Elizabeth Burks (b. 1705, d. 21 Sep 1756)
- Mary Burks (b. est 1725, d. bef Jan 1777)
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LandPatent | 22 Feb 1724 | Samuel Burks, Sr., was granted a patent for 400 acres on the north side of the James River beginning at Licking Hole Creek in Henrico County, Virginia, on 22 Feb 1724.2 |
| LandPatent | 28 Sep 1732 | He was granted a patent 200 acres on north side of Rivanna River in Goochland County, Virginia, on 28 Sep 1732.3 |
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | He made a will on 6 Oct 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia. John Partree Burks, Mary Burks, Elizabeth Burks, Samuel Burks, Jr., and Samuel Burks, III, were named as heirs.1 |
| Probate | 12 Feb 1756 | His estate was probated on 12 Feb 1756 in Albemarle County, Virginia.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 8th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
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- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S504] Nugent, Nell Marion, abstracter, Book - Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 3, Volume 3: 1695-1732 (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1979). p.276, Samuel Burk entry, citing Patent Book 12, p. 131.
- [S504] Nugent, Nell Marion, Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 3, p.421, Samuel Burk entry, citing Patent Book 14, p. 483.
Mary Davis1,2
F, #2865, d. abt 1780
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Mary Davis was also known as Mary Burks.2 | ||
| Marriage | Samuel Burks, Sr., and she married.2 | ||
| Death | Abt 1780 | She died abt 1780.3,2 |
Children with Samuel Burks, Sr. (d. abt 1756)
- John Partree Burks (d. abt 1773)
- Samuel Burks, Jr.+ (d. abt 1753)
- Richard Burks
- Charles Burks+
- Elizabeth Burks (b. 1705, d. 21 Sep 1756)
- Mary Burks (b. est 1725, d. bef Jan 1777)
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | 2 |
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- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 8th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
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- [S1128] , "Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775," database with images, Ancestry, Volume VI, Cabell Family, p.115, William Cabell (1699-1774) entry, m. (firstly) in 1726, Elizabeth Burks, b. in 1705, d. 21 Sep 1756, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Davis) Burks of Hanover County, Virginia; m. (secondly) 30 Sep 1762, Margaret Meredith, by whom he had no issue..
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S1033] Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book, Vol. 5, 1768-1772: pp. 245-246, Burk to Smith deed, 9 Jul 1770; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-PW7Q-Y): accessed 24 Jan 2026), image group number 7893700, images 158-159 of 574. John Partree Burk, John Burk, son & heir of Charles Burk decd, & Samuel Burk to Obediah Smith, 600 acres in Albemarle County, for 100 pounds Virginia money, originally patented by Samuel Burk in 1724 and 1732, inherited by wife Mary Burk, to be sold at her decease and proceeds distributed to daughter Elizabeth Cabell (1 shilling), son Samuel Burk (1 shilling), son Richard Burk (1 shilling), and balance to sons John Partree Burk, Charles Burk, daughter Mary Smith (wife of Obediah Smith), and grandson Samuel Burk.
John Partree Burks1,2
M, #2866, d. abt 1773
Parents
- Father: Samuel Burks, Sr. (d. abt 1756)
- Mother: Mary Davis (d. abt 1780)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death | Abt 1773 | John Partree Burks died abt 1773 in Bedford County, Virginia.3 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | John Partree Burks was named as an heir in the will of Samuel Burks, Sr., on 6 Oct 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia, together with Mary Burks, Elizabeth Burks, Samuel Burks, Jr., and Samuel Burks, III,.2 |
| Deed-Land | 9 Jul 1770 | He conveyed 600 acres for 100 pounds Virginia money on the north side of the Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia, to Obediah Smith on 9 Jul 1770. Land formerly patented by Samuel Burks Sr, 400 acres in 1724 and 200 acres in 1732, and inherited by the Burks children after the death of their mother Elizabeth.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 1 Feb 2026 09:29:25
Citations
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- [S1033] Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book, Vol. 5, 1768-1772: pp. 245-246, Burk to Smith deed, 9 Jul 1770; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-PW7Q-Y): accessed 24 Jan 2026), image group number 7893700, images 158-159 of 574. John Partree Burk, John Burk, son & heir of Charles Burk decd, & Samuel Burk to Obediah Smith, 600 acres in Albemarle County, for 100 pounds Virginia money, originally patented by Samuel Burk in 1724 and 1732, inherited by wife Mary Burk, to be sold at her decease and proceeds distributed to daughter Elizabeth Cabell (1 shilling), son Samuel Burk (1 shilling), son Richard Burk (1 shilling), and balance to sons John Partree Burk, Charles Burk, daughter Mary Smith (wife of Obediah Smith), and grandson Samuel Burk.
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S2044] Bedford County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1763-1787: pp. 230-231, John Partree Burks inventory, 18 Mar 1773; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9T3-PQ2M-D): accessed 1 Feb 2026), image group number 7673138, image 158 of 562. Recorded 24 Apr 1775.
Mary Burks1
F, #2867, b. est 1725, d. bef Jan 1777
Parents
- Father: Samuel Burks, Sr. (d. abt 1756)
- Mother: Mary Davis (d. abt 1780)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Mary Burks was also known as Mary Smith.1 | ||
| Birth | Est 1725 | ~0 | She was born est 1725 in Virginia.2 |
| Marriage | Abt 1743 | ~18 | Obediah Smith and she married abt 1743 in Goochland County, Virginia.3,4 |
| Death | Bef Jan 1777 | She died bef Jan 1777.5 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | Mary Burks was named as an heir in the will of Samuel Burks, Sr., on 6 Oct 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia, together with John Partree Burks, Elizabeth Burks, Samuel Burks, Jr., and Samuel Burks, III,.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
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- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S33] Assumption of this researcher:Assume bride was 18 years old at time of marriage.
- [S263] Jones, W. Mac, transcriber and editor, Book - The Douglas Register, (Richmond, Va: J.W. Fergusson & Sons, 1928). p. 296, Obadiah Smith and Mary Burk, oldest child Luke born 23 Aug 1744, so marriage assumed to be in 1743.
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will. 2, pp. 23-24||Will of Samuel Burks, written 6 Oct 1755, probated 12 Feb 1756, wife Mary, sons John Peartree, Samuel, Richard, and Charles, daughters Mary Smith, and Elizabeth Cabell, grandson Samuel Burks, son of Samuel.
- [S424] Weisiger III, Benjamin B., abstracter and compiler, Book - Chesterfield County, Wills, 1774-1802. Obediah Smith will, dated 2 Jan 1777, proved May 1777, mentions several children and grandchildren but not his wife so she is assumed deceased by 1777.
Elizabeth Burks1
F, #2868, b. 1705, d. 21 Sep 1756
Parents
- Father: Samuel Burks, Sr. (d. abt 1756)
- Mother: Mary Davis (d. abt 1780)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Elizabeth Burks was also known as Elizabeth Cabell.1 | ||
| Birth | 1705 | ~0 | She was born in 1705 in Virginia.2 |
| Marriage | 1726 | ~21 | Dr. William Cabell and she married in 1726 in Virginia.2,1 |
| Death | 21 Sep 1756 | ~51 | She died on 21 Sep 1756 in Virginia.3 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | Elizabeth Burks was named as an heir in the will of Samuel Burks, Sr., on 6 Oct 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia, together with John Partree Burks, Mary Burks, Samuel Burks, Jr., and Samuel Burks, III,.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
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- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S1128] , "Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775," database with images, Ancestry, Volume VI, Cabell Family, p.115, William Cabell (1699-1774) entry, m. (firstly) in 1726, Elizabeth Burks, b. in 1705, d. 21 Sep 1756, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Davis) Burks of Hanover County, Virginia; m. (secondly) 30 Sep 1762, Margaret Meredith, by whom he had no issue..
- [S1127] William Cabell Moore, "The Old Cabell Graveyard at "Liberty Hall"," The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography 65 (1957): 363-365; imaged, JSTOR (http://www.jstor.org/stable/4246326 : accessed 19 Apr 2020).
Samuel Burks, Jr.1,2
M, #2869, d. abt 1753
Parents
- Father: Samuel Burks, Sr. (d. abt 1756)
- Mother: Mary Davis (d. abt 1780)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Samuel Burks, Jr., and Elizabeth married.3 | ||
| Death | Abt 1753 | He died abt 1753 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2 |
Children with Elizabeth
- David Burks (b. bet 1722 and Jan 1743)
- Elizabeth Burks (b. bet 1722 and Jan 1743)
- Mary Partree Burks (b. bet 1722 and Jan 1743)
- Million Burks (b. bet 1722 and Jan 1743)
- Samuel Burks, III+ (b. bef Jan 1743, d. abt Mar 1784)
- Richard Burks (b. bef Jan 1743)
- John Burks (b. bef Jan 1743)
- Charles Burks (b. bef Jan 1743)
- George Burks (b. bef Jan 1743)
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 5 Jan 1743 | Samuel Burks, Jr., made a will on 5 Jan 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Samuel Burks, III, David Burks, Richard Burks, John Burks, Charles Burks, George Burks, Elizabeth Burks, Mary Partree Burks, and Million Burks were named as heirs.2 |
| Probate | 13 Jul 1753 | His estate was probated on 13 Jul 1753 in Albemarle County, Virginia.2 |
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | He was named as an heir in the will of Samuel Burks, Sr., on 6 Oct 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia, together with John Partree Burks, Mary Burks, Elizabeth Burks, and Samuel Burks, III,.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
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- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S2033] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 10-11, Samuel Burks Jr will, 5 Jan 1743/44; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97DB): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, image 17 of 433.
- [S2033] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 10-11, Samuel Burks Jr will. 2, pp. 10-11||Will of Samuel Burks Jr., written 5 Jan 1743, probated 13 Jul 1753, further proved Mar 1754, wife Elizabeth, sons David, Richard, John, Charles, George, and Samuel, daughters Elizabeth, Mary Partree, and Million.
Dr. William Cabell1,2
M, #2872, b. 9 Mar 1699/00, d. 12 Apr 1774
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 9 Mar 1699/00 | 0 | Dr. William Cabell was born on 9 Mar 1699/00 in Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage | 1726 | ~26 | He and Elizabeth Burks married in 1726 in Virginia.3,2 |
| Death | 12 Apr 1774 | 74 | He died on 12 Apr 1774 in Virginia.1 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Emigration | Abt 1723 | Dr. William Cabell emigrated from Warminster, Wiltshire, England, to Virginia Abt 1723.1 |
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Citations
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- [S1127] William Cabell Moore, "The Old Cabell Graveyard at "Liberty Hall"," The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography 65 (1957): 363-365; imaged, JSTOR (http://www.jstor.org/stable/4246326 : accessed 19 Apr 2020).
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S1128] , "Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775," database with images, Ancestry, Volume VI, Cabell Family, p.115, William Cabell (1699-1774) entry, m. (firstly) in 1726, Elizabeth Burks, b. in 1705, d. 21 Sep 1756, dau. of Samuel and Mary (Davis) Burks of Hanover County, Virginia; m. (secondly) 30 Sep 1762, Margaret Meredith, by whom he had no issue..
Obediah Smith1,2
M, #2873, d. abt Apr 1777
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Abt 1743 | Obediah Smith and Mary Burks married abt 1743 in Goochland County, Virginia.3,4 | |
| Death | Abt Apr 1777 | He died abt Apr 1777 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.5 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deed-Land | 9 Jul 1770 | Obediah Smith received 600 acres for 100 pounds Virginia money on the north side of the Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia, from John Partree Burks on 9 Jul 1770. Land formerly patented by Samuel Burks Sr, 400 acres in 1724 and 200 acres in 1732, and inherited by the Burks children after the death of their mother Elizabeth.1 |
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- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
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- [S1033] Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book, Vol. 5, 1768-1772: pp. 245-246, Burk to Smith deed, 9 Jul 1770; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-PW7Q-Y): accessed 24 Jan 2026), image group number 7893700, images 158-159 of 574. John Partree Burk, John Burk, son & heir of Charles Burk decd, & Samuel Burk to Obediah Smith, 600 acres in Albemarle County, for 100 pounds Virginia money, originally patented by Samuel Burk in 1724 and 1732, inherited by wife Mary Burk, to be sold at her decease and proceeds distributed to daughter Elizabeth Cabell (1 shilling), son Samuel Burk (1 shilling), son Richard Burk (1 shilling), and balance to sons John Partree Burk, Charles Burk, daughter Mary Smith (wife of Obediah Smith), and grandson Samuel Burk.
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S263] Jones, W. Mac, transcriber and editor, Book - The Douglas Register, (Richmond, Va: J.W. Fergusson & Sons, 1928). p. 296, Obadiah Smith and Mary Burk, oldest child Luke born 23 Aug 1744, so marriage assumed to be in 1743.
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will. 2, pp. 23-24||Will of Samuel Burks, written 6 Oct 1755, probated 12 Feb 1756, wife Mary, sons John Peartree, Samuel, Richard, and Charles, daughters Mary Smith, and Elizabeth Cabell, grandson Samuel Burks, son of Samuel.
- [S424] Weisiger III, Benjamin B., abstracter and compiler, Book - Chesterfield County, Wills, 1774-1802. Obediah Smith will, dated 2 Jan 1777, proved May 1777, mentions several children and grandchildren but not his wife so she is assumed deceased by 1777.
Samuel Burks, III1
M, #2874, b. bef Jan 1743, d. abt Mar 1784
Parents
- Father: Samuel Burks, Jr. (d. abt 1753)
- Mother: Elizabeth
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Samuel Burks, III, and Elizabeth married.2,3 | ||
| Birth | Bef Jan 1743 | He was born bef Jan 1743.1,4 | |
| Death | Abt Mar 1784 | He died abt Mar 1784 in Amherst County, Virginia.5 |
Children with Elizabeth (d. aft Jan 1803)
- Mary Partree Burks
- Milley Burks+ (b. aft 1763, d. bef 2 Jan 1796)
- Samuel Burks, IV (b. bef 1770)
- William Burks
- Richard Burks
- Lindsey Burks
- Sally Burks
- Elizabeth Burks
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 5 Jan 1743 | Samuel Burks, III, was named as an heir in the will of Samuel Burks, Jr., on 5 Jan 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia, together with David Burks, Richard Burks, John Burks, Charles Burks, George Burks, Elizabeth Burks, Mary Partree Burks, and Million Burks.4 |
| Will | 6 Oct 1755 | He was named as an heir in the will of Samuel Burks, Sr., on 6 Oct 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia, together with John Partree Burks, Mary Burks, Elizabeth Burks, and Samuel Burks, Jr.,.1 |
| Probate | 5 Apr 1784 | His estate was probated on 5 Apr 1784 in Amherst County, Virginia.6 |
| Inventory | 2 Aug 1784 | An inventory of the estate of Samuel Burks, III, was recorded on 2 Aug 1784 in Amherst County, Virginia.7 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 12:33:35
Citations
The icons following some source citations indicate links to additional information such as text files , images , or PDF documents . These will open on a separate page or an external PDF file viewer.
- [S2032] Albemarle County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 23-24, Samuel Burks will, 6 Oct 1755; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97D1): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, images 23-24 of 433.
- [S1034] Amherst County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1790-1794: p. 159, McCabe vs Burks lawsuit, 3 May 1791; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-NSZ9-G): accessed 27 Jan 2026), image group number 8140713, image 87 of 718. Hugh McCabe and wife Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Burks, vs. George Burks, administrator of Samuel Burks, decd., Samuel Burks, heir of Samuel Burks decd, Edward Harding and wife Mary, Archelaus Mitchell and wife Milley, William and Richard Burks by George Burks their guardian, Lindsey Burks, Sally Burks, and Elizabeth Burks by Charles Burks their guardian.
- [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, compiler, Book - Amherst County Wills, 1761-1865, (Greenville, SC: Souther Historical Press, 1985). p.35, Will Book 4, p.66, 17 Jan 1803, dower in estate of Samuel Burks to Hugh McCabe and wife Elizabeth (widow of Samuel Burks.)
- [S2033] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Wills, Book 2 with Inventories and Accounts, 1798-1809: pp. 10-11, Samuel Burks Jr will, 5 Jan 1743/44; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P7-97DB): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7643846, image 17 of 433.
- [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills, 1761-1865, p.35, Will Book 2, p.163, 2 Aug 1784, Administrator's bond for Samuel Burks by George Burks, Killis Wright, and James Edmonds.
- [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills, 1761-1865, p.35, Will Book 2, p.163, 5 Apr 1784, Administrator's bond for Samuel Burks by George Burks, Killis Wright, and James Edmonds.
- [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst County Wills, 1761-1865, p.35, Will Book 2, p.187, 2 Aug 1784, Samuel Burks inventory, estate valued at 632 pounds, 18 shillings, 9 pence.
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