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Numerous Wiliam Gray(s) are to be found, over timeline.
"Linda Harris
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here is some gray info that i have from va. may be the same family, as many
of the nc families came from the same area.
Descendants of Thomas GRAY - 18 Jul 1999
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FIRST GENERATION
1. Thomas GRAY was born in 1593 in England. He died in 1658 in James City,
VA. Emigrant to Va at the age of 15, in 1608
some of the children may be children of rebecca
Adventures of Purse and Person have his wf as Margaret
Ref : Genealogies of Va Families p 222, Boddies VHG p 109, HSF V 17 p 81 and
SVF V 2 p 30-42
Boddie
his birth date is shown by his deposition, 3-7-1653, when he gave his age as
60 and testified that Daniel Hutton, dec, left all his estate to his wf
Rebecca (surry Bk 1 p 41)
11-2-1658 francis gray, son, transferred a patent to his brother, thomas
gray, (surry bk 1 p 121)
6-26+-1662 suit about land between john Corker and the orphans of thomas
gray sr, dec (surry bk 1 p 192)
was a cousin of William Cater b 1600, another early settler of Surry for in
1629 carter's wf was reprimanded by the ourt afor slandering her cousin
gray's wife p 197
8-27-1635 550 a south of the james river patented, of which 100 a was
due his " as an ancient planter at or before the time of sir thomas dale"
50 a for his first wf anis gray, 50 a for is now wf rebecca gray and 350 a
for the transportation of his tow sons, thoamd and william and 5 other
persons whose names are given (Nugent p 31)
thomas gates gave 57 a of land to thomas gray's children , william nad joan
gray
colonial records of va p 43 thomas graye and wf plus jone age 6 and william
3
thomas graye wf wf 1623 jone graye, william graye p 176 hotten's the
original list of persons of quality also in 1624 on page 228 he has thomas
graye wf margaret, dau jone6 and son william 3
the testimony by john hux, luke mizell, john flood and mrs dorothy croker,
all claim the land was given to thomas graye, sr for his 2 children joan and
thomas film 1652-1672 surry co records p 130-131
was a cousin of william carter as carter's wf was reprimanded by the court
in 1629 for slandering his cousin gray wf rebecca p 197
luke mizell and john flood lived with thomas gray. luke was a servent
He was married to Annis or Agnes VALENTINE on 29 Mar 1611 in St. Peter,
Paul's Whart, London, England. Annis or Agnes VALENTINE died before 24 Jan
1624 in VA. She was born in England. Luke Mizell testified in court that
while he was a servant o tho gray, sr , he "did often hear sd Gary and
hiswife say that thomas gates had given 50 acres to their son Thomas and
daug Jane. Thomas GRAY and Annis or Agnes VALENTINE had the following
children:
+2 i. Jane (Jone) GRAY.
3 ii. William GRAY was born in 1621 in VA. He died about 1635 in VA.
He was married to Rebecca HUTTON before 11 Sep 1626 in England. Rebecca
HUTTON was born about 1593 in England. She died about 1645 in VA.
Thomas GRAY and Rebecca HUTTON had the following children:
4 i. Thomas GRAY was born in 1625 in VA. He died in 1672 in Surry Co, Va.
may have died bef 1-1-1672 9-4-1666 francis gray testified that he had
transferredto thomas gray the plantation tht the hillyers had rented, and
that thomas had rented it to thomas dickenson (surry bk 1 p 275)
11-5-1667 thomas deeded 100 a on thewest side of gray's creek to richard
case and isabel his wf, and onthe same date he deeced 67 a in the same
location to thomas crews and joan his wf (surry b 1 p 291-292)
on 1-7-1672 francis gray was appointed adm of his brother thoms gray, dec
(sury co order abk 1 p 18)
+5 ii. Rebecca GRAY.
+6 iii. Francis GRAY.
He was married to Margaret in England. Margaret died before 1626 in VA.
She was born in England.
He was married to Mary FOSTER. Mary FOSTER was born about 1600 in England.
the eldest of the 1662 orphans william was under the guardianship of robet
castle of james city 9-4-1664, (surry bk 1 P 240) Thomas GRAY and Mary
FOSTER had the following children:
+7 i. Capt William GRAY.
8 ii. Thomas GRAY was born in 1651 in Northamption County, VA. He died
before 2 May 1676 in Surry Co. Virginia. He signed a will on 16 Apr 1776 in
Surry Co. Virginia. probated 5-2-1776
+9 iii. John GRAY.
SECOND GENERATION
2. Jane (Jone) GRAY was born in 1619 in VA. per Boddies VHG p 309 Jane
(Jone) was listed int he Musters of The inhabitants in VA in 1624/1625
Adventures of Purse and Person has her listed in the Musters of the
inhabitants in VA in 1624/25
She was married to John HUX before 1648 in VA. John HUX was born in 1613.
He died before 4 May 1668 in VA. sourse:
maryee2@... Jane (Jone) GRAY and John HUX had the following children:
+10 i. Thomas HUX.
+11 ii. Mary HUX.
12 iii. William HUX was born about 1648 in VA. He signed a will on 31 Oct
1676 in Surry Co. Virginia. probated 5-1-1677
leaves bequests to samuel, son of william thompson, and to the dau of
william foreman, leaves his land to the 2 dau of on my brother ironmonger,
susannah to haveth land tht thomas ironmonger lives on and mary the land tht
i live on and appoints my brother thomas ironmonger and his brother john
ironmonger, as ex. He died in 1677. 4-28-1673 deeded 25 a to david
andrews,
5. Rebecca GRAY was born between 1628 and 1630 in Northamption County, VA.
She died before 20 May 1655 in VA. surry bk 1 p 41
She was married to Daniel HUTTON. Daniel HUTTON was born about 1628 in VA.
He died before 7 Mar 1653 in VA. Rebecca GRAY and Daniel HUTTON had the
following children:
+13 i. Elizabeth HUTTON.
6. Francis GRAY was born in 1630 in Southwark Parish, Surry County, VA. He
died in 1679 in Surry Co., VA. He was Estate on 16 Jun 1679 in Surry Co,
Va. Mary Gray Admrx
Signed: Rober Potter, George Foster, Thos. Jordan, Wm Edwards b 2 p 16 wf
mary was appointed his administratrix on 5-27-1679
He was married to Mary (FOSTER) (daughter of William (FOSTER)). Francis
GRAY and Mary (FOSTER) had the following children:
14 i. Joan GRAY was born in VA.
+15 ii. Margaret GRAY.
+16 iii. Mary GRAY.
+17 iv. Elizabeth GRAY.
+18 v. William GRAY.
7. Capt William GRAY was born about 1648 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in
1719 in Surry Co. Virginia. He signed a will on 3 Jun 1719 in Surry Co.
Virginia. proved 11-18-1719 , surry co., va. left legacies to his sons,
william, robert , joseph, ant thomas gray. to gilbert, his son and to dau
mary gray, priscilla gray, and faith ruffin, andto his grandchildren Wm
ANDREWS, elizabeth Edwards., wm. Gray, and William Ruffin.
Gilbert appointed ex. withess by Nichl. Maget, Robert Judkins, and Saml
Maget. member of house of burgesses in 1710, 1712-1715.
lt in 1691 adn capt in 1700
had a guardian robert castle of james city co va in 9-4-1664 surry bk 1 p
240
He was married to Elizabeth JARRETT (daughter of Richard JARRETT and
Margery) in 1673 in Surry Co. Virginia. surry co B 2 p 33 Elizabeth
JARRETT was born about 1658 in Surry Co. Virginia. She died about 1714 in
Surry Co. Virginia. guardian is robert castle of children. he may have md
elizabeth as 2nd husband Capt William GRAY and Elizabeth JARRETT had the
following children:
+19 i. William GRAY.
20 ii. John GRAY was born in 1679 in VA. He signed a will on 23 Jun 1708
in Surry Co. Virginia. probated 11-9-1708 He died before 9 Nov 1708 in
Surry Co. Virginia. probated 11-9-1708
21 iii. Thomas GRAY was born about 1679 in VA. He died before 1719 in VA.
+22 iv. Elizabeth GRAY.
+23 v. Lucy GRAY.
+24 vi. Faith GRAY.
25 vii. Mary GRAY was born in 1690 in Surry Co. Virginia.
+26 viii. Priscilla GRAY.
+27 ix. Gilbert GRAY.
28 x. Lydia GRAY was born about 1681 in VA.
29 xi. Joseph GRAY was born in Surry Co, Va.
9. John GRAY was born about 1651 in VA. He died in 1683 in Surry Co.
Virginia. He signed a will on 16 May 1683 in Surry Co. Virginia. proved
7-3-1683.b 2 p 331
Witt: George Foster, Thomas Bage
Mary Nicholson signed on estate 3-3-1684 and Robert Nicholson signed on
estate in 1685
Leg:
Wife not named and dau not named
others:
cousin John gray, Will Gray's son, brother William Gray,Frances Gray son of
my couzen Will Gray
had 1 dau. she was not of age in 1683
He was married to Mary. Mary died in VA. John GRAY and Mary had the
following children:
+30 i. GRAY.
THIRD GENERATION
10. Thomas HUX was born about 1635 in VA. He died about 1696.
Thomas HUX had the following children:
+31 i. Thomas HUX.
11. Mary HUX died before 2 May 1693 in VA. She was born in VA. child at
nurse at david andrews in 1696
She was married to Thomas IRONMONGER (son of IRONMONGER). Thomas IRONMONGER
was born about 1630 in VA. He died before 7 Jul 1691 in VA. Mary HUX and
Thomas IRONMONGER had the following children:
32 i. Susannah IRONMONGER was born in VA.
+33 ii. Mary IRONMONGER.
34 iii. Ann IRONMONGER was born after 1676 in VA.
35 iv. Thomas IRONMONGER was born about 1685 in VA. He died in 1711.
13. Elizabeth HUTTON died before 11 Mar 1671 in VA. She was born in VA.
her gurarian is arthur jordan in 1655
She was married to Nicholas PERRY. Nicholas PERRY was born about 1650 in
VA.
15. Margaret GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to Willaim HARRIS. Willaim HARRIS died in 1720 in VA. He
was born in VA.
She was married to Thomas TAYLOR. Thomas TAYLOR was born in VA.
16. Mary GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to Edward MORELAND. Edward MORELAND died in 1723. He was
born in VA.
17. Elizabeth GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to James NICHOLSON. James NICHOLSON died in 1723. He was
born in VA.
18. William GRAY was born in 1662 in VA. gave his age as 28 in a
deposition 11-7-1690 (bk 4 p 183a) He signed a will on 8 Feb 1710 in Surry
Co. Virginia. probate 10-20-1714 b 5 p 212
Exerx. Mary, wife
Friends Wm Foster and David Andrews, overseers of will
Wit: Wm foster, David Andros (same as Andrews)
Leg:
Child: Thomas, Wife Mary
Charles Tucker and Henry Clark He died in 1714 in Surry Co. Virginia.
shown as a tithabel in the familh of his mother mary gray in 1679, shown as
a tithavle inth family of daniel snooks in 1680, and in the family of george
foster in 1681-1683
guardian of minors george foster. minors are joan, mary, and daughter
He was married to Mary FOSTER ? (daughter of George FOSTER ?) in VA. Mary
FOSTER ? died in VA. William GRAY and Mary FOSTER ? had the following
children:
+36 i. Lydia GRAY.
37 ii. Gilbert GRAY died in 1710. He was born in VA.
38 iii. John GRAY died in 1708. He signed a will on 23 Jun 1708 in Surry
Co, Va. probate 11-9-1708 b 5 p 403
Exer: father (not named)
Wit: Michael Haris, John Hicks
Leg:
sister, Lidie, brothers Thomas and Gilbert
does not mention wife or children probably not married He was born in
VA.
+39 iv. Thomas GRAY.
+40 v. Mary GRAY.
41 vi. Joan GRAY was born in VA.
19. William GRAY was born about 1676 in Surry Co. Virginia. He signed a
will on 10 Mar 1731 in Surry Co. Virginia. probated 6-16-1736 in surrry
co., va He died in 1736.
He was married to Mary HOLT (daughter of Randall HOLT and Elizabeth) before
3 Mar 1701. Mary HOLT died in 1756. She signed a will on 31 Mar 1756 in
Surry Co. Virginia. probated 12-20-1757 She was born in Surry Co.
Virginia. William GRAY and Mary HOLT had the following children:
+42 i. William GRAY.
+43 ii. Robert GRAY.
+44 iii. Joseph GRAY.
+45 iv. Thomas GRAY.
+46 v. Lucy GRAY.
47 vi. Edmund GRAY was born after 1710 in Surry Co. Virginia. He resided
in Goochland County, VA.
+48 vii. James GRAY.
22. Elizabeth GRAY was born about 1684 in Surry Co. Virginia. She died in
1719 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to William ANDREWS (son of William ANDREWS and Comfort
HAGGOMAN). William ANDREWS was born before 1690 in VA. He died after 1720
in Surry Co, Va. Elizabeth GRAY and William ANDREWS had the following
children:
+49 i. Warren ANDREWS.
+50 ii. William ANDREWS.
+51 iii. Richard ANDREWS.
23. Lucy GRAY was born in 1686 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to John EDWARDS. John EDWARDS was born about 1684 in VA.
Martin CO History V I by Francis m manning and W. H. booker 1977
2-13-1758 john ballard for 80 #skld 150 a inc the plantation where he
wasthen living and 200 a on the south side of conoho creek to warren
andrews. The boundaries are supported by john edwards deed bearing date of
10-16-1749
Lucy GRAY and John EDWARDS had the following children:
52 i. Elizabeth EDWARDS was born before 1719 in VA.
24. Faith GRAY was born in 1688 in Surry Co. Virginia. She died in 1720 in
Bertie Co. NC.
She was married to William RUFFIN (son of Robert RUFFIN and Elizabeth PRIME)
about 1707. William RUFFIN was born about 1683 in Surry Co., VA. He died
before 10 Feb 1739 in Bertie County, NC. He emigrated from Bertie Co. NC.
settled in the section which became Northampton co. 2-10-1738 inventory of
the estate of william executors were his sons william and robert.
Sources: Adventures of Purse and Person/ Va Historical Families by Boddie/
Faith GRAY and William RUFFIN had the following children:
53 i. William RUFFIN was born in 1708 in Northamption Co., N. Carolina. He
signed a will on 1 Mar 1779 in Bertie Co. NC. 11-1781 He died in 1781 in
Bertie Co. NC.
+54 ii. Ethelred RUFFIN.
+55 iii. Robert RUFFIN.
+56 iv. Samuel RUFFIN.
26. Priscilla GRAY was born in 1692 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to Capt Thomas HILL. Capt Thomas HILL was born in 1686 in
VA. He died in 1737.
27. Gilbert GRAY was born about 1679 in VA. He was born in 1696 in Surry
Co. Virginia. He signed a will on 8 Apr 1758 in Surry Co. Virginia.
probated 12-10-1764 He died in Dec 1764 in Surry Co, Va.
He was married to Margaret TAYLOR (daughter of John TAYLOR and Ann) about
1720. Margaret TAYLOR was born about 1661 in VA. She signed a will on 27
Jun 1767 in Surry Co. Virginia. probated 11-17-1768 She died in Nov 1767
in Surry Co, Va. Gilbert GRAY and Margaret TAYLOR had the following
children:
57 i. William GRAY died before 1758. He was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
+58 ii. John GRAY.
+59 iii. Mary GRAY.
60 iv. Lucy GRAY was born about 1681 in Surry Co. Virginia. She signed a
will on 31 Dec 1772 in Surry Co. Virginia. probate 8-28-1778 She died
before 28 Sep 1778 in Surry Co. Virginia.
61 v. James GRAY was born after 1751 in Surry Co. Virginia.
He was married. Gilbert GRAY had the following children:
+62 i. Joseph GRAY.
+63 ii. Sarah GRAY.
+64 iii. Elizabeth GRAY.
30. GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to William DENNIS (son of Robert DENNIS and Ann). William
DENNIS was born about 1664 in VA.
FOURTH GENERATION
31. Thomas HUX died about 1696. He was born in VA.
He was married to Mary in 1677 in VA. Mary was born in VA. Thomas HUX and
Mary had the following children:
65 i. Thomas HUX was born about 1680 in VA.
33. Mary IRONMONGER died before 1698 in Surry Co, Va. She was born in VA.
child at nurse at david andrews in 1696
She was married to Samuel ALSOBROOK. Samuel ALSOBROOK died before 5 Nov
1696 in Surry Co. Virginia. He was born in VA. and acct of his estate
1-3-1698 mentions a child who was still at nurse at he home of david
andrews, Mary IRONMONGER and Samuel ALSOBROOK had the following children:
+66 i. Samuel ALSOBROOK.
+67 ii. Mary ALSOBROOK.
+68 iii. John ALSOBROOK.
+69 iv. Thomas ALSOBROOK.
36. Lydia GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to Samuel JUDKINS. Samuel JUDKINS died in 1672 in VA. He
was born in VA.
She was married to Capt Thomas PITMAN. Capt Thomas PITMAN was born in VA.
39. Thomas GRAY was born about 1696 in VA. He died in 1717. 8-21-1717
chose william foster as guardian
Thomas GRAY had the following children:
70 i. Thomas GRAY was born in VA. an orphan in 1717 and chose william
foster as a guardian
40. Mary GRAY was born in 1692 in Surry Co, Va. She signed a will on 30
Jul 1747 in Surry Co, Va. recorded 11-20-1753
She died about 1753 in VA.
She was married to William EDMUNDS (son of EDMUNDS) in 1708 in Surry Co, Va.
William EDMUNDS was born in 1685 in VA. He signed a will on 19 Feb 1730 in
Surry Co, Va. inventory 10-15-1740
Mary GRAY and William EDMUNDS had the following children:
+71 i. William EDMUNDS.
+72 ii. David EDMUNDS.
+73 iii. John Edmund grey EDMUNDS.
+74 iv. Mary EDMUNDS.
+75 v. Sarah EDMUNDS.
+76 vi. Susannah EDMUNDS.
+77 vii. Elizabeth EDMUNDS.
+78 viii. Faith EDMUNDS.
+79 ix. Phillis EDMUNDS.
+80 x. Christian EDMUNDS.
42. William GRAY was born in 1703 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in 1744
in New Kent County, VA.
He was married to Elizabeth LITTLEPAGE (daughter of Richard LITTLEPAGE).
Elizabeth LITTLEPAGE was born in VA. William GRAY and Elizabeth LITTLEPAGE
had the following children:
+81 i. Ethelred GRAY.
82 ii. Lucy GRAY was born about 1700 in VA.
43. Robert GRAY was born in 1705 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in 1777 in
Edgecombe Co., N.C.. He signed a will on 18 Feb 1781 in Edgecombe Co.,
N.C.. probated 8-1781
He was married to Mary CLAIBORNE. Mary CLAIBORNE died in Edgecombe Co.,
N.C.. Robert GRAY and Mary CLAIBORNE had the following children:
83 i. John GRAY was born before 1777 in VA.
84 ii. Samuel GRAY was born in VA.
85 iii. Harry GRAY was born in VA.
86 iv. hannah GRAY was born in VA.
87 v. Jean GRAY was born in VA.
+88 vi. Martha GRAY.
44. Joseph GRAY was born in 1707 in Surry Co. Virginia. He signed a will
on 30 Aug 1769 in Southampton Co, Va. probate 6-13-1771 He died before 13
Jun 1771 in VA. justices in 1749, sheriff in 1751, memer of the house of
burgesses in 1744
He was married to Sarah SIMMONS (daughter of Col. John SIMMONS) on 14 Dec
1729 in VA. Sarah SIMMONS was born about 1707 in VA. She was born in VA.
Joseph GRAY and Sarah SIMMONS had the following children:
89 i. William GRAY was born in 1732 in VA. He died in 1750.
+90 ii. Mary GRAY.
91 iii. Elizabeth GRAY was born in 1736 in VA. She died in 1761.
+92 iv. Anne GRAY.
+93 v. Sarah GRAY.
94 vi. John GRAY was born in 1741 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in 1760
in Surry Co. Virginia.
+95 vii. Edwin GRAY.
96 viii. Peter GRAY was born in 1745 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in
1761.
97 ix. James GRAY was born in 1747 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in 1807.
98 x. Joseph GRAY was born in 1749 in VA. He died in 1754.
+99 xi. Lucy GRAY.
100 xii. Jane GRAY was born in VA.
45. Thomas GRAY was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
He was married to Elizabeth. Thomas GRAY and Elizabeth had the following
children:
+101 i. Thomas GRAY.
46. Lucy GRAY was born in 1711 in Surry Co. Virginia. She signed a will on
25 Jun 1778 in Sussex Co., VA. probated 2-18-1779
She was married to Howell BRIGGS. Howell BRIGGS was born in 1709 in Wales.
He signed a will on 16 Dec 1772 in Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA.
probated 9-21-1775 He died on 21 Apr 1775 in Dinwiddie County, VA. Lucy
GRAY and Howell BRIGGS had the following children:
+102 i. Gray BRIGGS.
48. James GRAY was born in 1715 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in 1788.
He signed a will on 9 Feb 1788 in Surry Co. Virginia. probated 6-25-1788
He was married to Sarah. Sarah was born in VA. She was born in VA. James
GRAY and Sarah had the following children:
103 i. James GRAY was born in VA.
+104 ii. Sarah GRAY.
105 iii. Ann GRAY was born in VA.
106 iv. Elizabeth GRAY was born in VA.
107 v. Susannah GRAY was born in VA.
108 vi. Nathaniel GRAY was born in VA.
+109 vii. Mary GRAY.
+110 viii. Josiah GRAY.
49. Warren ANDREWS was born before 1699 in Surry Co. Virginia. He
immigrated in 1734 to Virginia to Bertie Co., NC. He Will Probated in 1744
in Tyrell Co, NC. He signed a will on 4 May 1772 in Tyrrell District, N.C..
Will probated in 1744 He died before 28 Feb 1774 in Martin Co., N.C.. He
resided in NC, Tyrell Co & NC, Pitt Co. Will probated 1774 tyrell co., nc
vol 1 p 51
moved from va to nc in 1734
may have 2 other children (total of 8)
2-3-1770 robert balard planter of halifax to josiah dortry planter of
northamption co ... 90 a which had been patented by mathew burnett 5-7-1757
on the south side of mill swamp jinning solomon johnston, WARREN ANDREWS,
robert ballard, mary ballard, Wit: james burnet, phillip pearce, james
conunsel
history of martin co , nc
states that warren aowned land on conoho creek in tyrrell co from 1742-1759
200 a in 1742; 150 a in 1758 grant 1760 by john carteret, earl of granville
3 m west of robertsonville.
purched land in pitt where some of his children become estableishe
pitt co deeds v I-IV 1761-1817
1764 warren is grantee from banner
1745 wimberly patent is wit by etheldred and levi
Martin CO History V I by Francis m manning and W. H. booker 1977
9-3-1742 Osborne Jefferys to warren andrews for 10 # 200 A south side of
conoho creek, lower part of 640 A adj john mcdonald line at narrows branch
Martin CO History V I by Francis m manning and W. H. booker 1977
2-13-1758 john ballard for 80 #skld 150 a inc the plantation where he
wasthen living and 200 a on the south side of conoho creek to warren
andrews. The boundaries are supported by john edwards deed bearing date of
10-16-1749
3-13-1758 one hundred barrels of pitch was considerative in a deed for 99 a
of land on the north prong of tranters creed make by john stansell of
tyrrell co to jesee sparkman at wit by edward ward
Sarah was born about 1703 in VA. She died after 1774 in N.C.. Warren
ANDREWS and Sarah had the following children:
+111 i. Martha ANDREWS.
+112 ii. Edmund ANDREWS.
+113 iii. Etheldred ANDREWS.
+114 iv. Millie ANDREWS.
+115 v. Elizabeth ANDREWS.
116 vi. ANDREWS was born in N Carolina.
117 vii. Nancy ANDREWS was born in N.C..
+118 viii. Levi ANDREWS.
50. William ANDREWS was born before 1719 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died on
25 Jan 1771 in Northamption Co., N. Carolina. He signed a will in Mar 1771
in Northamption Co., N. Carolina.
William Andrews 1771 will - Northampton Co. NC
Posted by Patsy Andrews <patsyand@...> on Tue,
18 May 1999
Surnames:
WILL OF WILLIAM ANDREWS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VA MARCH 1771
In the name of God amen. I William Andrews of Northampton County being very
sick and weak in body but of a perfect mind
and memory, thanks be unto God for the same, and considering the uncertainty
of this mortal life and knowing it is appointed
for all mankind to die, I make and ordain this my last will & testament,
revoking and _______ all other will or wills heretofore
made by me, and first of all I give my soul to God that gave it to me
relying on the merits of my _____saviour to have full
pardon for all my sins and as for my wordy goods as God hath blessed me with
I giv ___ & ____ as followith to whit-
Item I give and bequeath to my son Gray Andrews three Negroes called Eddy,
Alex and ___ and my dog ____.
Item I give and bequeath unto my son Abraham Andrews three Negroes ___,
Hannah, Will and I am ____ my __ tools.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Abraham Andrews my land and plantation
and eight cattle & six sheep.
Item I give and bequeath unto my son William Andrews four Negroes called
Cato, Allen, ___ and Tam, one feather bed &
furniture, eight pounds of ____ and six sheep and carpenters tools.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Green Andrews four Negroes called ____,
Tom, Amy, & ____, one feather bed &
furniture, eight pounds ____, & six sheep.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Green Andrews my _____ tools & shoemaker
tools & my little gun.
Item I give & bequeath to my daughter Averilla Andrews, to her & her heirs
lawfully begotten of her body, four Negroes called
Phillis, Minca, Cherry, and Lewis. One feather bed & furniture.
Item I give my beloved wife Martha Andrews one Negro called Abagail and four
head of cattle.
Item I leave the labor of four Negroes called ____, Phillis, Saul, and Cate
& the use of our feather bed & furniture during her
widowhood.
Item I leave my ready money after the payment of my just debts to be equally
divided between Gray Andrews, Abraham
Andrews, William Andrews, Green Andrews, and Averilla Andrews.
Item The remaining part of my estate which I have not given away to be
equally divided between William Andrews, Green
Andrews, and Averilla Andrews, after my wifes widowhood. I do appoint Gray
Andrews, Abraham, and William Andrews my
whole & sole ___ of this my last will & testament ____ 25th 1771.
signed and ____ William Andrews his mark and seal
___ of Abraham Stephenson, Joseph Strickland his mark
Northampton County __ March Court 1771.
This will of William Andrews, deceased, was proved by the oath of Abraham
Stephenson and Abraham Andrews qualified as
___. Ordered to be certified and recorded.
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moved to surry co.
He was married to Mary BLOUNT (daughter of William BLOUNT and Martha) after
1761 in N Carolina. William ANDREWS and Mary BLOUNT had the following
children:
+119 i. Gray ANDREWS.
120 ii. Abraham ANDREWS signed a will in 1805 in Martin Co, NC. mentions
samuel williams He died about 1805 in Martin Co, NC. He was born in
Northamption Co., N. Carolina.
121 iii. Averilla ANDREWS was born in Northamption Co., N. Carolina.
+122 iv. William ANDREWS.
+123 v. Green ANDREWS.
+124 vi. Athelston ANDREWS.
125 vii. Robert ANDREWS was born in 1743 in N.C.. He died in 1804 in
Hancock Co., GA.
+126 viii. Richard ANDREWS.
He was married to Martha.
51. Richard ANDREWS died in 1750 in Surry Co, Va. He signed a will on 17
Sep 1750 in Surry Co. Virginia. probated 11-20-1750 b 9 p 665
This richard is believed to be the son of william and elizabeth gray andrews
The three sons made exers of estate. wit William Clinch
He was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
Richard ANDREWS had the following children:
127 i. William ANDREWS was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
128 ii. David ANDREWS was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
129 iii. Richard ANDREWS was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
+130 iv. Elizabeth ANDREWS.
+131 v. Mary ANDREWS.
54. Ethelred RUFFIN was born about 1710 in Northamption Co., N. Carolina.
He died in 1777. He signed a will on 30 Mar 1777 in Northamption Co., N.
Carolina. probate 6-1777
He was married to Martha. Martha was born in N Carolina.
55. Robert RUFFIN was born about 1712 in Northamption Co., N. Carolina. He
died in 1767. He signed a will on 28 Mar 1767 in Northamption Co., N.
Carolina. proved 8-1767 and witnessed by Henry Dawson, Mary Cotton, and
John Hull.
He was married to Anne BENNETT (daughter of Capt. William BENNETT and Grace)
in 1733 in VA. Anne BENNETT was born in VA. Robert RUFFIN and Anne BENNETT
had the following children:
132 i. Faith RUFFIN was born in 1733 in N Carolina. She died in 1733 in N
Carolina.
+133 ii. William RUFFIN.
+134 iii. Anne RUFFIN.
+135 iv. Olivia RUFFIN.
56. Samuel RUFFIN was born in 1716 in Northamption Co., N. Carolina. He
died about 1779 in Edgecombe Co., NC. estate administrated on 2-23-1779 by
sons ethelred and gray
He was married to Sarah MCWILLIAMS. Sarah MCWILLIAMS was born va. Samuel
RUFFIN and Sarah MCWILLIAMS had the following children:
136 i. Lamon RUFFIN was born in Edgecombe Co., NC.
+137 ii. Ethelred RUFFIN.
138 iii. Gray RUFFIN was born in Edgecombe Co., N.C..
He was married to LAMON.
58. John GRAY resided on 21 Dec 1777 in Edgecombe Co., NC. He was born in
Surry Co. Virginia.
He was married to Mary.
59. Mary GRAY was born about 1681 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to Christopher CINCH. Christopher CINCH was born in VA.
62. Joseph GRAY was born in 1707 in Surry Co. Virginia. He died in 1771.
He was married on 14 Dec 1729 in VA. Joseph GRAY had the following
children:
139 i. William GRAY was born in 1732 in VA. He died in 1750.
+90 ii. Mary GRAY.
140 iii. Elizabeth GRAY was born in 1737 in VA. She died in 1761.
63. Sarah GRAY was born about 1681 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to Thomas WASHINGTON Jr. (son of Thomas WASHINGTON). Thomas
WASHINGTON Jr. was born in VA.
64. Elizabeth GRAY was born about 1681 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to Mathias MARRIOTT. Mathias MARRIOTT died in 1774 in VA.
He signed a will on 13 Jul 1774 in Surry Co. Virginia. probate 11-22-1774
He was born in VA.
FIFTH GENERATION
66. Samuel ALSOBROOK was born before 1694 in Surry Co, Va. moved to
halifax co, nc
had lots of children
He was married to Joan HOWELL (daughter of william HOWELL) before 1718 in
VA. Joan HOWELL was born in Surry Co, Va.
He was married to mary.
67. Mary ALSOBROOK was born in 1690 in VA. moved to prince geo co , va
She was married to John HIGH. Mary ALSOBROOK and John HIGH had the
following children:
+141 i. Thomas HIGH.
+142 ii. John HIGH.
143 iii. Joseph HIGH was born in VA. moved to johnston co., nc
144 iv. David HIGH was born in VA. moved to brunswick and then to
charlotte co va
145 v. Elizabeth HIGH was born in VA.
146 vi. Susannah HIGH was born in VA.
68. John ALSOBROOK was born in VA.
He was married to rachel.
69. Thomas ALSOBROOK was born in VA.
He was married to Sarah BENTLEY.
71. William EDMUNDS was born about 1710 in VA. He died after 1774.
He was married to Judith WYCHE (daughter of William WYCHE and Judith
EDWARDS).
72. David EDMUNDS was born in VA.
He was married to Anne NORTHINGTON ?.
73. John Edmund grey EDMUNDS was born in VA.
He was married to Elizabeth.
74. Mary EDMUNDS was born in VA.
She was married to Thomas GILLIAM.
75. Sarah EDMUNDS was born in VA.
She was married to Joell BARKER (son of Joel BARKER and Ann). Joell BARKER
was born in Surry Co, Va.
76. Susannah EDMUNDS was born in VA.
She was married to Charles COLLIER.
77. Elizabeth EDMUNDS was born in VA.
She was married to Peter HINES (son of HINES and UNK).
78. Faith EDMUNDS was born about 1715 in VA.
She was married to John BALLARD. John BALLARD was born about 1715 in
Mecklenburg County, VA. He signed a will on 28 Aug 1783 in Mechlenburg
County, VA. recorded 7-9-1787 He died before 9 Jul 1787 in Mechlenburg
County, VA. Martin CO History V I by Francis m manning and W. H. booker
1977
2-13-1758 john ballard for 80 #skld 150 a inc the plantation where he
wasthen living and 200 a on the south side of conoho creek to warren
andrews. The boundaries are supported by john edwards deed bearing date of
10-16-1749
Faith EDMUNDS and John BALLARD had the following children:
+147 i. Lucy BALLARD.
+148 ii. John BALLARD.
+149 iii. Rebecca BALLARD.
+150 iv. Martha BALLARD.
+151 v. Elizabeth BALLARD.
152 vi. Robert BALLARD was born in Mechlenburg County, VA.
+153 vii. William BALLARD.
79. Phillis EDMUNDS was born in VA.
She was married to Samuel NORRINGTON.
80. Christian EDMUNDS was born in VA.
She was married to David HINES (son of HINES and UNK).
81. Ethelred GRAY was born about 1700 in VA.
He was married to Lucy DREW (daughter of William DREW). Lucy DREW was born
about 1700 in VA.
88. Martha GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to THOMAS. THOMAS was born in VA.
90. Mary GRAY was born in 1734 in VA. She was born in 1734 in VA.
She was married to William FANNING. William FANNING was born about 1734.
She was married to Littleton TAZEWELL (son of William TAZEWELL and Sophia
HARMANSON) in Sep 1753 in VA. Littleton TAZEWELL was born in 1728 in
Brunswick Co., Virginia. He died in 1758 in Northamption Co., VA. Mary
GRAY and Littleton TAZEWELL had the following children:
+154 i. Henry TAZEWELL.
155 ii. Sarah TAZEWELL was born about 1759 in Brunswick Co., Virginia.
She was married to Rev. FANNING.
92. Anne GRAY was born in 1738 in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to Thomas BLOUNT (son of Henry BLOUNT and Sarah). Thomas
BLOUNT signed a will on 26 Sep 1777 in Southampton Co, Va. probated
3-12-1778
legatees: Wife Anne, sons, Henry, Joseph Gray, Edward, William and james,,
daughters Anne, Elizabeth, Sarah who m Mills Godwin.
Executors Wife , Edwin Gary and William Thomas He signed a will on 26 Sep
1777 in Southampton Co, Va. probated 3-12-1778 He died in 1778 in
Southampton Co, Va. He was born in VA. He was born in Surry Co, Va. Anne
GRAY and Thomas BLOUNT had the following children:
156 i. Henry BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
157 ii. Joseph Gray BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
158 iii. Edward BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
159 iv. William BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
160 v. james BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
161 vi. Anne BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
162 vii. Elizabeth BLOUNT was born in Southampton Co, Va.
+163 viii. Sarah BLOUNT.
93. Sarah GRAY was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to Major James WALL on 12 Dec 1757 in Southampton Co, Va.
Major James WALL was born about 1739 in VA.
95. Edwin GRAY was born in 1743 in Surry Co. Virginia. He signed a will on
23 Sep 1788 in Nansemond Co., VA. proved 6-1790 He died in 1790.
He was married to Julia GODWIN (daughter of Thomas GODWIN and mary PITT).
Julia GODWIN was born in VA. She was born in Nansemond Co., VA. Edwin GRAY
and Julia GODWIN had the following children:
+164 i. Joseph GRAY.
+165 ii. Edwin GRAY.
+166 iii. Thomas GRAY.
+167 iv. Mary GRAY.
+168 v. Henry Mills GRAY.
99. Lucy GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to John Flood EDMUNDS on 17 Oct 1769 in Southampton Co, Va.
John Flood EDMUNDS was born about 1751 in Brunswick Co., Virginia.
101. Thomas GRAY was born in VA.
He was married to Charity Elizabeth. Thomas GRAY and Charity Elizabeth had
the following children:
+169 i. Clinch GRAY.
102. Gray BRIGGS was born in 1730 in VA. He died in 1807.
He was married to Dorothy PLEASANT. Dorothy PLEASANT was born about 1730 in
Curles Neck Plantation, VA.
104. Sarah GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to Richard POWELL. Richard POWELL was born in VA.
109. Mary GRAY was born in VA.
She was married to DAVIS. DAVIS was born in VA.
110. Josiah GRAY was born about 1731 in VA.
He was married to Betsey WEST. Betsey WEST was born in VA.
111. Martha ANDREWS was born about 1723 in VA.
She was married to Philip PEARSE (son of Thomas PEARSE and LOVICK) about
1750 in Tyrrell District, N.C.. Philip PEARSE was born about 1715 in
Tyrrell District, N.C.. He died WFT Est. 1752-1826. Martha ANDREWS and
Philip PEARSE had the following children:
+170 i. Lovick PEARSE.
171 ii. Andrews PEARSE was born in Tyrrell District, N.C..
+172 iii. Rhoda PEARSE.
173 iv. Winnifred PEARSE was born in Tyrrell District, N.C..
112. Edmund ANDREWS was born in 1725 in Pitt County, NC. He died in 1795
in Pitt County, NC. He resided in NC, Pitt Co. during the Revolutionary
War, he served on the committee of safety for Pitt Co.
edmund andrews property adj warren
He was married to Agnes WALLACE (daughter of William D. WALLACE and Martha
(ANDREWS)) in 1757 in Pitt County, NC. Agnes WALLACE was born in 1737 in
Pitt County, NC. She died in 1795 in Pitt County, NC. Edmund ANDREWS and
Agnes WALLACE had the following children:
+174 i. Warren Daniel ANDREWS.
+175 ii. Prisa ANDREWS.
+176 iii. Wallace ANDREWS.
+177 iv. Arden ANDREWS.
+178 v. Edmund ANDREWS.
179 vi. Warren David ANDREWS was born in N.C..
113. Etheldred ANDREWS was born in 1727 in N.C..
He was married to Diana WALLACE (daughter of William D. WALLACE and Martha
(ANDREWS)) on 30 Jan 1771 in N.C.. Diana WALLACE was born about 1757 in
N.C.. Etheldred ANDREWS and Diana WALLACE had the following children:
+180 i. William ANDREWS.
114. Millie ANDREWS was born about 1731 in Pitt County, NC.
She was married to Thomas BLOUNT (son of John BLOUNT and Elizabeth). Thomas
BLOUNT was born about 1731 in N.C.. Millie ANDREWS and Thomas BLOUNT had
the following children:
181 i. Benjamin BLOUNT died in 1739 in Chowan Co., N.C.
115. Elizabeth ANDREWS was born about 1733 in N.C..
She was married to Thomas L. BLANCHARD. Thomas L. BLANCHARD was born in
N.C..
118. Levi ANDREWS was born on 31 Dec 1743 in Edgecombe Co., N.C.. He died
after 1795 in Pitt County N. Carolina. Bible of
John A and Elizabeth Manning
Owned by
Harold Manning
Bethel, N. C.
Contributed by
Harold Manning
Miriam Lilja
14 August 1995
BIRTHS
Levi Andrews Grandfather of John A Manning 31 Dec 1743
Abby Wallop Grandmother of John A. Manning 20 June 1750
Marcum Manning Father of John A. Manning 12 Feb 1775
John A. Manning 13 Mar 1817
Elizabeth Manning wife of John A. Manning 23 Mar 1825
Allen Andrews Manning son of John A. Manning 14 Feb 1844
Warren Gray Manning son of John A. Manning 27 Oct 1845
Marcum Manning son of John A. Manning 29 May 1847
Martha Manning daughter of John A. Manning 20 April 1849
Susan Ann Virginia Manning dau. Of John A. Manning 25 Dec 1851
Mary Hodges Manning dau of John A. Manning 28 Sept 1854
John Ashley Manning son of John A. Manning 11 March 1857
Thaddeus Koscinsko Manning son of John A. Manning 25 May 1858
Henry Dawson Manning son of John A. Manning 03 Aug 1860
Joseph Robert Manning son of John A. Manning 07 Nov 1863
Margaret Agnes Madonah Manning dau. Of John A. Manning 16 Feb 1870
Children of Levi ANDREWS
Levey Andrews 17 Sep 1766
Whitdon Andrews 27 Sep 1768
Gray Andrews 17 Mar 1771
Allen Andrews 27Oct 1773
Agnes Andrews 13 Mar 1776
Abbey Andrews 29 April 1778
Warren Andrews 08 Sep 1781
Martha Andrews(mother of John A. Manning) 26 Mar 1784
Marhenoh Andrews 09 Nov 1786
William Wallop Andrews 20 Nov 1792
Deaths
Marcom Manning (left wife and daughter) 28 May 1889
John E. Manning 30 Oct 1894
Elizabeth Manning 29 May 1888
Marcum Manning(father of John A. Manning) 02 Nov 1855
Susan Ann Virginia Teal(wf of I. Edwin Teal) 15 Aug 1875
Warren Gray Manning (died in Goldsboro, N.C.) 14 Feb 1865
John Ashley Manning 06 Aug 1857
Marriages
Levi Andrews and Abbey Wallop Thurdsay 21 Nov 1765
John A. Manning and Elizabeth Tuesday 10 Jan 1843
Martha Manning 28 Nov 1872
pitt co deeds v i to 4
levi sells negoses to hldren
He was married to Abby WALLACE (daughter of William D. WALLACE and Martha
(ANDREWS)) on 21 Nov 1765 in N.C.. Abby WALLACE was born on 20 Jun 1750 in
N.C.. She died about 1827 in Martin Co, NC. She signed a will on 7 Oct
1827 in Martin Co., N.C.. mentions are mannings Levi ANDREWS and Abby
WALLACE had the following children:
+182 i. Lovey ANDREWS.
+183 ii. Whitden ANDREWS.
184 iii. Gray ANDREWS was born on 17 Mar 1771 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
185 iv. Allen ANDREWS was born on 27 Oct 1773 in Edgecombe Co., NC. He
died in Glen Co. GA.
186 v. Agness ANDREWS was born on 13 Mar 1776 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
187 vi. Abby ANDREWS was born on 29 Apr 1778 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
+188 vii. Warren ANDREWS.
+189 viii. Martha ANDREWS.
190 ix. Marhenoh ANDREWS was born on 9 Nov 1786 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
+191 x. William Wallace ANDREWS.
119. Gray ANDREWS was born in 1744 in Northamption Co., N. Carolina. He
died about 1811 in Hancock Co., GA. He signed a will on 25 Aug 1811 in
Hancock Co., GA. will book f p 79 will dated 8-25-1811
wf milley andrews tract of land and plantation wheron i now live. 166 a,
purchased from john stroud. one black hall horse, one grey mare and i bay
mare, 2 cows and calves, 8 head of sheep, 15 head of hogs 6 negrowes named
bromfield, alsey, kinchen, iszabell, amey, nell to son richard andrews, on
dollar, son warren andrews on negro boy called lewis, son john andrews a
negro boy called tom, son greene andrews after death of wf milley, negro
woman called amey, son william andrews 200 a more of less in warrren co that
i purchased of allen dowman, and 2 negroes fran and chaney, ny yourng bay
hrse, 2 cows and calves, 2 sheep 2 sows and pigs and one feather bed and
furniture, dau patsey goodwin, one negro boy called london, dau polly benson
negro boy called phill, dau betsey chandler one negro boy called carey, dau
nancy p smith one negro girl called rebay son robert andrews his and assigns
185 a of land purchased from arron and johnparker and after death of wf ,
land and plantation where i now live and 60 a purchased of stroud. also 3
negroes called nelson, charles and little alsey. after death of my wf 3
negroes bromfield, alsey and nell. 1000 wf in pork also my gray house, 10
head of cattle, ten head of sheep, tow sows and pigs and one feather bed and
furniture after death of my wf i give him 2 other negroes, kinchen and
izabell i appoint my 2 sons warren andrews , john andres, william chandler
and william rabun my executors signed gray andrews georgia hancock co court
of ordinary dec 2 , 1811 will dated 8-25-1811 Hancock co., ga. from paper
by bernice turner dowis says see william andrews w3ill p 31 northampton co
nc 1759-1808 by hofman
gray ws a rev solder see nc rev soldiers, patriots and descendants. vol 1
listed in tax returns 1802 in hancock co ga
He was married to Milly WARREN. Milly WARREN was born in N.C.. when very
young was almost scalped by indians, but escaped. a sister, who mot so
lucky, was half scalped and left for dead, buyt lived to tell the tale many
times (she md Lloyd Kelly and came to linve onth adjoining plantation of
emily and john in hancock co. Gray ANDREWS and Milly WARREN had the
following children:
192 i. Richard ANDREWS was born nc.
+193 ii. Robert ANDREWS.
+194 iii. John ANDREWS.
+195 iv. Greene ANDREWS.
196 v. William ANDREWS was born in N.C..
+197 vi. Warren ANDREWS.
+198 vii. Patsy ANDREWS.
+199 viii. Polly ANDREWS.
+200 ix. Nancy ANDREWS.
+201 x. Betsy ANDREWS.
122. William ANDREWS was born on 25 Aug 1740 in Surry Co. Virginia. He
died in GA. andrews co tx was named for a member of this branch of the
family
William died in Georgia. Andrews County, TX was named for a member of this
branch of the family.
He was married to Mary RAY. William ANDREWS and Mary RAY had the following
children:
+202 i. Richard ANDREWS.
+203 ii. Elizabeth ANDREWS.
+204 iii. Green ANDREWS.
+205 iv. Mary ANDREWS.
+206 v. Reddin ANDREWS.
207 vi. Athelston ANDREWS was born on 25 Aug 1806 in GA. He died on 12 Jul
1892 in Dallas County, TX.
208 vii. Micah ANDREWS was born on 11 Nov 1809 in AL. He died in 1849 in
Fayette County, TX.
209 viii. Warren B. ANDREWS was born in 1816 in AL. He died on 24 Jan 1863
in Cahaba, AL.
210 ix. Harris G. ANDREWS was born about 1827 in AL.
+211 x. Martha ANDREWS.
+212 xi. John ANDREWS.
123. Green ANDREWS was born in Northamption Co., N. Carolina. He died in
TN.
He was married to Priscilla RANSOM.
124. Athelston ANDREWS was born on 25 Jan 1761 in Northamption Co., N.
Carolina. He died on 22 Apr 1839 in henderson co., tn. may not belong to
william .is not shown in is will.
He was married to Polly JONES (daughter of Chirchill JONES) between 1782 and
1790. Polly JONES was born on 13 Sep 1761 in VA. She died on 15 Dec 1841
in henderson co., tn. Athelston ANDREWS and Polly JONES had the following
children:
+213 i. Churchill ANDREWS.
+214 ii. Gray Blount ANDREWS.
215 iii. Sally ANDREWS was born in Northamption County, NC.
+216 iv. Jones ANDREWS.
126. Richard ANDREWS was born in 1755 in N Carolina. He died in 1794.
He was married to Mary LANE.
130. Elizabeth ANDREWS was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to WRENN. WRENN was born va.
131. Mary ANDREWS was born in Surry Co. Virginia.
She was married to MORROLL. MORROLL was born in VA.
133. William RUFFIN was born in 1735 in Bertie Co. NC. He died in 1781.
He was married to Sarah HILL (daughter of Richard HILL and Margery GILLIAM)
in 1762. Sarah HILL was born in 1743 in Sussex Co., VA. She died in 1813
in N Carolina. William RUFFIN and Sarah HILL had the following children:
217 i. Robert RUFFIN was born in 1763 in Bertie Co. NC. He died in 1786.
218 ii. Thomas RUFFIN was born in 1764 in Bertie Co. NC.
+219 iii. Sallie RUFFIN.
+220 iv. Hannah RUFFIN.
221 v. Rebecca RUFFIN was born in 1770 in Bertie Co. NC.
134. Anne RUFFIN was born in 1737 in N Carolina. She died in 1801.
She was married to Arthur SMITH in 1753. Arthur SMITH died in 1789 in N
Carolina. He was born in Halifax Co., NC.
135. Olivia RUFFIN was born in 1739 in N Carolina. She died in 1803.
She was married to William BARROW in 1760. William BARROW died in 1787 in
Edgecombe Co., NC. He was born in Edgecombe Co., NC.
137. Ethelred RUFFIN was born in 1744 in Edgecombe Co., NC.
He was married to Mary HAYWOOD (daughter of Col William HAYWOOD and Charity
HARE). Mary HAYWOOD was born in Edgecombe Co., NC. Ethelred RUFFIN and
Mary HAYWOOD had the following children:
+222 i. Col Henry John RUFFIN.
223 ii. William RUFFIN was born in Edgecombe Co., NC.
224 iii. Samuel RUFFIN was born in Edgecombe Co., NC.
+225 iv. Sarah RUFFIN.
+226 v. Charity Ann RUFFIN.
227 vi. Margaret Elizabeth RUFFIN was born in Edgecombe Co., NC.
+228 vii. James RUFFIN.
Linda F. Harris
researching Garris, Andrews, and related families in northern Pitt and
southern pitt
-----Original Message-----
From: William Kittrell <wbk99@...>
To: genpcfr@egroups.com <genpcfr@egroups.com>
Date: Sunday, July 18, 1999 8:14 AM
Subject: [genpcfr] Gray Family
>John Grimes and I have been exchanging info on this family. I have
>found four pages of notes I made copies out of a loose leaf book in the
>Windsor library on many families of Bertie County, NC. The notes state
>that John Gray was a very prominent gentleman and lived at Rosefield
>(Snowfield was crossed out on the notes) and he m. Anne Bryan. They had
>the following: Janet b. 12-7-1721, John b. 5-__-1724, Barbara b.
>5-31-1726, Anne b. 6-12-1728, William b. 1-17-1730/31, Lucretia b.
>12-5-1732, George b. 8-20-1734, Elizabeth b. 11-15-36, Amelia b. 6-1-39
>and Louisa b. 11-26-1741. It also states that William Gray was the son
>of John & Ann Bryan Gray and he m. Frances Lee. Could this be how the
>William Lee Gray got his name? Will check my notes and send more. Bill"
