Mitchell and White Genealogy

Tracing the Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell and Hattie Pride White

Source 553 - Louisa Co. Chancery Case 1817-004

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Chancery Court Case Summary

Lawrence vs Terry

Source ID: S0553

Library of Virginia image: Virginia Memory: Chancery Records Index - 109-1817-004

Case Information

Jurisdiction:	Louisa County, Virginia
Index No.:	1817-004
Case Filed:	Oc 1812
Final Decree:	Jun 1816
Plaintiff(s):	John Lawrence and wife Polly Elijah Terry Elizabeth Terry Archelaus Mitchell and wife Patsey Cosby Duke and wife Nancy
Defendant(s):	Obediah Terry, executor of Thomas Terry

Case Summary and Genealogical Data

Case includes a copy of the will of Thomas Terry
- Will written 13 Feb 1792, Fluvanna County, Virginia
- Heirs
  - Ann Terry, wife, complete estate until her death, then equally to children
  - Obediah Terry, son (executor)
  - Mills Terry, son
  - Thomas Terry, son (executor)
  - Patsey Terry, daughter
  - Nancy Terry, daughter
  - Elijah Terry, son
  - Lewis Terry, son
  - Mary Terry, daughter
  - Elizabeth Terry, daughter
- Witnesses
  - Alhan Barnett
  - Thomas Dickerson
  - Elijah Terry
  - Lewis Terry
- Probated 8 Oct 1804, Louisa County, Virginia
  - Obediah Terry named executor

Case Details

Executor Obediah Terry took possession of the entire estate (consisting of personal property only) and failed to divide it among his siblings. They sued to get their share. The court ruled in their favor.

Genealogical Information

Relationships
- John Lawrence is husband of Polly (Mary) Terry
- Archelaus Mitchell is husband of Patsey Terry
- Cosby Duke is husband of Nancy Terry
- Elizabeth Terry is not married
Dates
- Thomas Terry died circa Sep 1804 in Louisa County
- Wife Ann Terry probably died before her husband because Obediah took possession and the other siblings tried to collect their share as early as 1805

Summary created by Keith Dishman, Johns Creek, GA on 10 Jan 2021