1. William Harrison, First Harrison ? , son of Unknown and Unknown , died before 1681.
General Notes: Early Virginia Immigrants:
William Harrison 1638, imported by Richard Bennett, Isle of Wight Co;
William Harrison 1638, imported by George Mynifie (merchant);
William Harrison 1656, imported by George Abbott, Nansemond Co.;
William Harrison 1650, imported by Mr. James Williamson;
William Harrison 1649, imported by John Merriman;
William Harrison 1650, imported by Wingfield Webb and Richard Pate.
Between
the years of 1658 and 1713, four generations of men named William Harrison
lived in Charles City County and then Prince George County. During the years
1667-1673, abstracts of surviving records mention a William Harrison Senior
and a William Harrison Junior. After 1673, there are records for the same
Harrisons but the designations senior and junior have disappeared.
The
first William Harrison probably died after 1673 and before 1681. He is identified
as the father of Elizabeth Harrison and is presumed to have been the father
of the brothers William and James Harrison. In 1662, in Charles City County,
William Harrison was taxed for one tithable which means that in 1662, William
had no son who had reached the age of 16. In 1667, William Harrison, Jr.
was granted a land patent, which is taken to mean that he was then 21 years
old, or close to it. If William Harrison Jr. was a son of William Harrison,
Sr. it seems that the younger man must have been born in 1646 or 1647
The
above information came from the booklet, "Harrison Families in 17th Century
Virginia, a primer by James E. Harrison, CS7.H322 1994a.
1665: Charles
City County Court, 3 August: From Robert Jones to Mr. Pryse requesting that
deed of gift be recorded, he giving Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of William
Harrison "My God Daughter" a heifer. Signed Robert Jones, Wit: William
Harrison Junior, John Ludwell.
William married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. William Harrison Senior was born about 1646 and died in 1712 in Prince George County, Va., about age 66.
William married Rebecca Unknown on an unknown date in Virginig.
+ 3 M ii. James Harrison was born about 1647 in Virginia and died after 1712 in Prince George County, Va., after age 65.
+ 4 F iii. Elizabeth Harrison .
2. William Harrison Senior (William Harrison, First1) was born about 1646 and died in 1712 in Prince George County, Va., about age 66.
General Notes:
This compilation of material
owes a great deal to those Harrison family researchers, Lindsay Britton in
particular, who have shared their efforts to define the generations of this
particular Harrison Clan. This then is a collection encompassing fact, documentation,
primary records, and family tradition which seeks to preserve the history
of this extraordinary family. (Patrick M. Harrison)
THE HARRISON NAME
According
to some sources, the name Harrison is of Danish extraction (Aryson), which
is indicated by the use of the syllable "son" as an ending for the name.
This was a custom of the Danes and names ending in "son" have been in constant
use in England ever since the Danish invasion. "Of all the ancient families
of the Colony of Virginia that of Harrison, if not the oldest, is one of
the oldest. The name has been distinguished for patriotism, intelligence
and moral worth of those who have borne it." The traditional homes in England
for the Harrisons are Oxford, Northampton, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
In 1972, there were 111,950 adult Harrisons in the United States - the
200 most numerous name. Referencing other sources under Harrison Family,
we find that Harrison can mean "Hunter of Hares."
The Harrison name
is also found in Scotland. Harrison means son of Harry (from Henry through
the intermediate form Hanry). We know that Sir Laurence Harryson or Herryson,
a native of Scotland, had letters of denization in England 1497 (Bain,IV,
1623, 1629). James Harryson, Scottish man, was author of An Exhortation
to the Scottes to conforme themselfes to the honorable, expedient, &
godly Vnion betweene the two realmes of Englande & Scotland, published
in London, 1547. Magnus Harison in Gillisbrfek, parish of Lunnasting, 1613
(Shetland). Those from Fife would be a "Sept" (component branch family)
of Clan MacDuff.
The Scotch records show that in the 1600
an Anglican English family settled in Bush Mills, Dunluth Parish, County
Antrim. Later, the records show that 6 Harrison families came to early America
from Ireland as "Scotch-Irish" - four from County Antrim 1 in 1744 settled
o' the East Fork of Cook's Creek, Augusta Co., Virginia; 1 in 1775 settled
in Guilford Co., North Carolina; 1 in 1800 in Georges, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania;
1 in 1871 at the Mission Road Church, Johnson Co., Ks. One Harrison Family
or individual from County Down in 1778 settled in Hogan's Creek, Caswell
Co., N.C. 1 from County Armagh in 1811 settled on the Permision River, New
Madrid Co., Missouri. All of these settlers were Protestants.
Harrison is also found in Ireland, especially in Dublin and Counties
Antrim and Down in Ulster. Most are incomers from England in the 1600s,
or from Scotland. The name is particularly concentrated near Donaghcloney,
Dromore Parish, County Down and they would be Protestants. Some Gaelic Irish
named "Harrihy," "(O)(Mac)Henry" or "Horohoe" have changed their names to
"Harrison," and they would be Catholic. Some of these Gaelic Irish families
trace their legendary genealogies back through the kings and heroes to the
Milesian invaders from Spain (1000-800 BC) who fought for the island with
magical Tuatha De Danaan and the firbolg (the Picts), and who before that
were in Scythia, Greece and Egypt.
Supposedly, this William Harrison Senior was one of the first two Burgesses elected when Prince George was formed in 1702
DISCLAIMER:
Entries for the years 1658-1686 in the chronology offered below came largely
from the work of Beverly Fleet, with a few additions marked Nugent and Hopkins.
Entries for the period 1688-1713, came from the work of Dr. Weisiger, except
an entry marked Nugent (James E. Harrison booklet, Sources: Ayres, Fleet,
Haun, Hopkins, Nugent, Weisiger).
There is no attempt to attach
each of these entries to William Harrison Senior or to his father. The entries
are presented merely to provide information on those citizens named William
Harrison who occupied this area during this period. It is difficult, if
not almost impossible, to know whether there was another William Harrison
in this area who cannot be clearly identified! (PMH)
1658: In Charles City County, Wm. Harrison was ordered to pay a cow to Wm. Wheeler according to bargain.
1660:
In Charles City County, William Harrison by testimony produced in court
proved his right to 550 acres for importation of eleven persons.
1661:
Patent to William Harrison for 900 acres of land in Charles City County
on the south side of James River upon the head of Florida Hundred Creek (Nugent)
In Charles City County, Wm. Harrison was sworn Constable for Flower de Hundred Precinct.
In Charles City County, Wm. Justice of Weyanoke sold to William
Harrison of fflourd hundred, land on the western side of the southern branch
of fflour da hundred creek. The conveyance was witnessed by Thomas Crewe
and Robert Exanes.
1662: In Charles City County, Will Harrison was taxed for 1 tithable.
1664:
In Charles City County, Mr. Stephen Hamelin, Mr. Willm Harrison and Mr.
Robert Evans were sworn Churchwardens for Weyanoke Parish.
1665:
In Charles City County, a deed of gift was recorded from Robert Jones to
his goddaughter Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of William Harrison. The deed
was witnessed by William Harrison, Jun'r.
1667: Patent to Wm. Harrison,
Junr. for 368 acres of land in Charles City County on the south side of James
River beginning in the line of Capt. David People, to Robert Jones, down
the Pyny Swamp to the Old Towne Bridge, to James Jones, to line of Mr. Richard
Tye & C. (Nugent)
1669: Patent to Mr. Wm. Harrison for 300 acres
of land in Charles City County, part hereof granted to John Freeme and found
to escheat and formerly granted to Tho. Calloway & Co. (Nugent)
1673:
In Charles City County, the petition of Wm. Harrison sen'r to be released
from security for orphans estates in the hands of Jno. Ludwell was referred
to next court, where Ludwell was ordered to bring security.
In Charles City County judgment to Wm. Harrison Jr. against Jno. Stith attorney
of Capt. Jno. Rudds for 171 lb tobo for 10 pair oars.
In Charles
City County, judgment to Wm. Harrison against Adam Tapley, and judgment to
Adam Tapley against Wm. Harrison Junr.
1681: In Charles City County
Wm. Harrison attorney for Rice Pritchett confessed judgment to Capt. Wm.
Randolph attorney for Euseb. King.
1685: In Charles City County judgment
to Wm. Harrison against estate of Robt. Wyatt for 400 lb. tobo for one pair
of mens French fall shoes.
1686: In Surry County William Cockerham
of Lyons Creek Parish conveyed to Robert Caufield, Gent. of the same parish
250 acres adjoining William Harrison, said Caufield, Blansford Creek and
land of David Williams, dec'd (Hopkins)
1688: In Charles City County Owen Row proved his claim of taking up an Indian slave to Wm. Harrison above 20 miles from home.
In Charles City County Mr. Wm. Harrison and Wm. Archer to audit acct. between Mr. Jno. Everitt and Robert Shorte.
In Charles City County Wm. Harrison and Hen. Harman to value estate of Mr. Robert Netherland
In Charles City County Judgment granted Wm. Harrison against Wm.
Mastin for 360 lbs tobo from Rich Pritchett which deft. promised to pay.
In Charles City County those persons Wm. Harrison has presented
for not bringing their lists to be summoned to next court.
In Charles City County, judgment to Wm. Harrison against Wm. Wilkins non suit granted to Wilkins.
1689: In Charles City County, Wm. Harrison was jury foreman in Cha. Bartholomew against Jno. Cogan.
In Charles City County, Wm. Harrison was jury foreman in Michael Mackey against Nicho. Kellsey.
In Charles City County, the will of Jno. Smith was proved by Wm. Harrison, Jno. Lanier and Hilday Chappell.
In Charles City County, a certificate was granted to Wm. Harrison
for 150 acres of land for importation of three persons. Harrison assigned
his rights to Mr. James Minge.
1690: Patent to Adam Tapley
and William Harrison for 1068 acres of land in Jordan's parish on the south
side of James River beginning at Maj. Poythres, near Aroccock Path and near
Nich. Whitmore (Nugent)
In Charles City County, Wm.Harrison
of this county is empowered by the clerk and allowed by the court to enter
all actions and petitions and other process in law in this county, by reason
the office days are certain at Westover, but no certainty for the inhabitants
of the south side of the river to come over if tempestuous weather happens;
therefore this is done to favor them.
In Charles City County Wm.Harrison was jury foreman in Matthew Hubbard against Mr. Edw. Braine.
In Charles City county Wm. Harrison was security for Capt. Wm. Archer in appeal to the General Court.
In Charles City County a certificate was granted to Wm. Harrison
for 150 acres of land for importation of three persons.
1691: In
Charles City County Mr. Wm. Harrison and Capt. Wm. Archer offer themselves
as security that Geo. Jeffreys will abide by the actions of his attorney
Jno. Everitt in a case against Jno. Baxter
1692: In Charles City
County Wm. Harrison and Robert Sly against Richd. Griffin and Eliz. his wife
that Griffin give security for administration of the estate of Jacob Bayly,
dec'd . Harryson and Sly were put in possession of the estate of Bayly.
William Harryson and John Jane enter themselves as security for
Charles and William, sons of Charles Williams, dec'd, to whom administration
is granted.
William Harrison as attorney for William Syms, executor
of Anthony Haviland, dec'd brings action of debt against Thomas Milton.
John Harryson of Martins Brandon Parish an d Capt. Wyatt are sureties
in room of William Harrison and Robt. Sly for Richard Griffin and Elizabeth
his wife, administratrix of Jacob Bayly, dec'd.
1693: In Charles
City County, Wm. Harryson's petition granted for his cause to be deferred
because of his present indisposition.
In Charles City County William Harryson as attorney for Capt. Thomas Busby defended against Timothy Redding.
In Charles City County, a deed of Adam Taply was acknowledge.
1694:
IN Charles City County, William Harrison attorney for James Jones and Sarah
his wife, executrix of James Mumford, dec'd awarded judgment against Capt.
Charles Goodrich.
In Charles City County a deed of William Harrison to his brother James Harrison was recorded.
In Charles City County Wm. Harrison brought an action of trespass
against William Wilkins. Harrison claimed he stood lawfully seized of 800
acres of land in Weyanoke Parish, part of a patent for 1198 acres granted
to John Freme. Harrison and Wilkins agreed to a settlement.
IN Charles City County William Harrison was jury foreman in a case against Charles Bartholomew for unlawful marriage.
In Charles City County William Harrison was jury foreman in Robert Napier against Charles Holdsworth.
In Charles City County William Harrison was jury foreman in Robert Harker against James Lawrence.
In Charles City County William Harrison was jury foreman in John Lymbrey against John Ailott.
In Charles City County William Harrison was attorney for Thomas
Busby against Benjamin Harrison as attorney for Robert Hathorn.
In Charles City County, William Harrison and Bartholomew Fowler were
attorneys for Joseph Beale against Andrew Anderson.
1695: In Charles
City County, William Harrison as attorney for Capt. Nicholas Wyatt defended
against John Good in an action of debt.
In Charles City County William Harrison against Thomas Busby was dismissed.
1711:
In Prince George County William Harrison, Jr. witnessed a conveyance from
John Wicket and wife to John Wilkins. William Harrison, Sr., was mentioned
in the will of Thomas Anderson of Prince George County. (In surviving records
of Charles City and Prince George Counties, this is the first use of designations
junior and senior for men named William Harrison since 1673.)
In Prince George County William Harrison and Sarah Hobbs witnessed the will of John Hobbs, Sr. of Weyanoke Parish.
1712:
In Prince George County, William Harrison, Sr. of Weyanoke Parish conveyed
150 acres of land in Weyanoke Parish to his son Thomas Harrison and 682 acres
of land on Chippokes Creek in Martins Brandon Parish to his son Richard Harrison.
1712: Prince George County, Wills & Deeds 1712, recorded PGC
Wills & Deeds, 1711-1713, pps. 201-208: WILL OF WILLIAM HARRISON, SENIOR
of Weyanoke Parish, Prince George County.
----- In the name of God
Amen, August ye 25th day, one thousand seven hundred & Twelve, I Wm Harrison
Senr of the Prsh Way=noake in Prince George County being of sound & perfect
sense & memory, praise bee givein to God for ye same doe make, constitute
& ordaine & declare this my last will & testament in manner &
form following,
first - - being sorry from ye bottom of my heart,
for my sinns past most humbly desireing forgiveness for ye same, I give &
comitt my soul to Almighty God, My Saviour & Redeemer in whome &
by ye merritts of Jesus Christ I trust & assuredly belive to bee saved,
& my body to ye earth, to be buryed in such decent manner, as my exrs
hereafter named shall think meet, & for what worldly estate it hath pleased
God to bestow upon mee, I dispose thereof as followeth
Imprs: I will that all my just debts bee puntually paid & sattisfyed
Item: I give & bequeath unto my loveing wife Rebeca Harrison ye
plantacon I now live on, & all houses orcherds, & conveniences belonging
to ye same for & dureing her natural life, & I doe give my sd wife
liberty to get timber upon any part of my land, for building upon or repareing
the sd plantacon & all other timber, fenceings, & fireings, as she
shall have occasion of dureing her natural life.
& I doe give
my sd wife the rents of all my lands that is now or shall by mee, bee hereafter
leased out, for & dureing her natural life, & after her decease,
the sd rents to goe to them to whome I hereafter doe give & bequeath
the sd land.
Item: My will & meaning is that a lyne shall
bee run, from ye mouth of ye littlee meadow west n. west a cross my land
till it comes to a lyne of markt trees made sometime since by Thos. Busby
or till it meets wth my brother James his land, & all ye land I hold
on the north side that lyne when runn, or that course from the mouth of the
littlee meadow a cross my land as afforsd (but two acres) I give & bequeath
my sonn William for & dureing his natural life & after my wifes decease,
hee in the mean time to hve & enjoy the plantacon hee now lives upon,
according to my former gift to him, & after ye decease of my loveing
wife Rebecca, & my sd son William, I give & bequeath unto his son
William & to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten, all the land hereby
given his father for life.
And for default of lawfull heirs of
grandson Williams body, I give & bequeath all ye land hereby given to
my grandson William, to his next eldest brother, & ye heirs of his body
lawfully begotten, & soe to all his next eldest brother, untill it shall
come to them wch shall have lawfull heirs of their body to inherritt ye sd
land, I doe hereby give & bequeath unto my sd son William tenn acres
land on ye east side the southern run to begin at ye mouth of ye bottom next
below my saw pitts, & to run up ye southern run, to ye bottom next below
ye white oaks lately fallen by William Mathews, for its length & upp
ye sd bottom for its breath; for & dureing his natural life & after
his decease I give the sd tenn acres of land to his son William & the
heirs of his body lawfully begotten & soe to ye heirs of their bodys
that shall inheritt ye land given in these presents to my son William
And I doe give my son William & his sons, that shall enjoy ye plantacon
I now live on by this my bequest a cart path from my plantacon to my usual
landing at yn elecon crossing noe fence or tended grounds.
Signed sealed & declared to William Harrison
bee his last will in presence of
Wm. Matthews
George Mallone
Mary Mallone
James Harrison
Item: my will & meaning is that all my land, I hold between the
long meadow, & the lyne to bee runn from ye mouth of the littlee meadow,
bee devided in three equal parts, & the first third part next the head
of ye long meadow, I give to my daughter Sarah Hobbs & to ye heirs of
her body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give & bequeath the next
third part to my grandson Thos Harrison & the heirs of his body lawfully
begotten & for default of lawfull heirs of his body, I give the sd third
part to my grandson Benjamin & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give & bequeath my three hundred acres land at black water
to be equally devided between my three grandsons Henry, Benja & their
brother Richard, & the heirs of their body lawfully begotten, & whereas
the sd three hundred acres of land from ye first swamp much southerly to
the brows of the second swamp in length my will & meaning is that my
sd grandsons shall take their parts a cross ye sd land & my grandson
Richard to have ye inward part next Black Water Swamp, * my granson Henry
to have ye midle part, & my grandson Benja to have ye putward part &
my will & meaning is that that if any of my three grandsons dye without
lawfull issue the survivers if one soe dyes, & the surviveors if two
soe dyes to have the whole
Item: I give to my daughter Hannah
Harrison all my land between the bottom next below my saw pitts & the
stooping tree bottom, meeting the head of ye bottom & ye southern run
to ye creek, for & dureing her naturall life she not to barr any of my
posterity from a cart path to my usual landing eigther as it is now or verry
little eastward upon ye bitt or rich ground, & I doe give & bequeath
to her the ffeather bedd shee lyes upon wth everything belonging to it, &
my loom, & all that I have necessary for a weavers trade, & my desire
is that my wife let her have her next years accomadacon out of my stock,
& ye corne that is upon ye ground & I doe give her two breeding sows,
& I give her child a yearling heiffer
Item: I give & bequeath
unto my daughter Rebecca Woodley eleaven pounds tenn shills to bee paid in
full at price current by my wife in her life time or at her decease.
signed sealed & declared
to bee his last will in presence of William Harrison
George X Mallone (his mark)
Mary Mallone
James Harrison
Wm. Matthews
Item: I give & bequeath unto my son Thos Harrison & to the
heirs of his body lawfully begotten, two acres of land on ye west side the
southern run to begin on ye lower side the Ileland, my upper hogg pens stands
upon, & to run four chain in breath, & twenty chain up ye southern
run for its length, & I doe give him & them as afforsd a cart road
from thence across my land towards Mr. Hardymans Millne, at his my sd sonns
elecon, soe it cross no ffence or tended grounds; & I doe give my sd
son thos Harrison, & ye lawfull heirs of his body, all ye land I have
between the southern run & fra Wilkins land, Wm Shorts, Wm. Pigeons land
Mr. Sam Moodys land, Jno Averrys land & FFlowardehundred Creek except
tenn acres before herein given my son William and I doe give & bequeath
my sd son Thos the ffeather bedd & furniture hee usually lyes upon &
an iron pott & pott hooks, & a pr andirons wch his mother pleases
after her decease & two leather chaires & I doe give him my largest
whipsaw & chaine, & my red lined coat & my rapier scabberd &
belt, & boots, & all my books except my bible.
And if it
shall please God my sd son Thos should dye leaveing noe lawfull issue, then
I give & bequeath unto my son Williams son Richard & to ye lawfull
heirs of his body, one hundred acres land beginning at ye upper long point
upon Flowerdehundred Creeke & to ye run up to ye mouth of ye Cross Creek
for its length & upp ye cross creek & downe ye Maine creek for its
breath & for default of lawfull heirs of my grandson Richd body, I give
& bequeath ye sd one hundred acres land to my grand son Henry Harrison
& ye heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give &
bequeath unto my son Richards son Willm one hundred acres of land, &
to ye lawfull heirs of his body, if my son Thos Dyes leaveing noe lawfull
heirs of his body as afforsd, wch sd one hundred acres of land is to begin
on fflowerdehundred Creek on ye land given my grandson Richard, to run up
ye land to ye cross creek-for its length, & up ye cross creek & downe
ye main creek for its breath.
And for deafult of lawful heirs of
my grandson Wms body I give the sd one hundred acres land to his brother
Jno, & ye lawful heirs of his body, & for default of lawfull heirs
of my grandson Jnos body , I give & bequeath ye sd one hundres acres
land to his bror, Richd, & ye lwfull heirs of his body.
And if my sonn Thos dyes without lawfull heirs as afforsd then I give &
bequeath all ye remaineing part of ye land herein given my son Thos, to be
equally devided amongst all my son Williams sonns (born & to be borne)
excepting those sonns of his that shall by this my will inheritt ye land
I now live upon & ye hundred acres land given my grandson Richard on
fflowerdehundred Creek, & I doe give all ye remaining part of ye sd land
to those sons of his as afforsd & ye lawfull heirs of their bodys &
in case of any of their decease without heirs as afforsd, then to bee equally
devided amongst ye surviveros & their heirs as afforsd
Signed Sealed & Declared
to bee his last will in presence of Wm Harrison
George X Mallone (his mark)
Mary Mallone
James Harrison
Wm. Matthews
Item: I give & bequeath unto my son William all ye remaining part
of my cloathes, that now I have & all that shall bee bought for my owne
ware & my wigg & cane at my decease & I doe give my biblee markt
W:H to my sonn William at my wives decease.
Item: I give to my
son Richd my old gunn my blew cloath coat ye whitsaw now in his possession
& my second largest chaine, & two young breeding sows.
Item: I give & bequeath to my daughter Eliza Norwood a new rugg & blankett
Item: I give & bequeath my daughter Jean Moody a new rugg & blankett
Item: Provided he stays & remaines wth mee & my wife till
he be (smudge) one & twenty years of age or till boath our decease, I
give & bequeath unto my grandson Henry Harrison a young cow & calfe
a fixt gunn, two young breeding sows, three barreles corne, two suits cloathes,
a hatt, two shirts & a pr shoes & stockings either at our decese
or when hee attains to ye age of twenty one years wch first hapens
Item: I give & bequeath ye remaining part of my estate to loveing
wife Rebecca Harrison of what nature or quality soever it bee found after
my debts & legacyes are justly paid
And lastly I doe nominate
ordaine & appoint my loveing wife exx, & my son Thos exr of this
my last will & testmt to see ye same duly executed, & I doe humbly
request the favour of my lovg friend Mr. Edwd Goodrich to assist & advise
my sd exrs, or eighther of them in ye due execucon of this my last will &
testamt.
Signed Sealed & Declared to bee his
last will in presence of us William Harrison
George X Mallone
Mary Mallone
Wm. Matthews
James Harrison
Pr George County Court ye 11th Feb 1712 the next before written last
will & testamt of Mr. Wm Harrison, decd, was proved in open court by
ye oathes of ye wittnesses thereto & probe thereof granted Rebecca his
relict & exx & Thos Harrison, his exr named therein & at their
prayer ye same is admitted to record.
E. Goodrich clk
Whereas I have lately made my will & put into the custody of Mr.
Edward Goodrich & whereas it was my intent to have given my son William
Harrison one of my great iron potts, & pott hookes & a pr of andirons
after my wives decease, but that being omitted in my sd will, doe hereby
give & bequeath to my said son William one of my great iron potts &
pott hookes, & a pr of andirons after my wifes decease or sooner if she
thinks fitt to spare ym & I doe desire that this may bee added as a codicille
to my sd will & that it may bee duely performed & fulfiled by my
exrs, or the survivers of them as a part of my last will & testament
as witness my hand & seal sett hereunto this first day Octobr 1712
Sealed & Delivered
in presence off Wm. Harrison
Edwd Prince
James Moody
Prince George County Court ye 10th Feb 1713
This codidil to ye last will & testamt of Mr. Wm Harrison decd,
next before written was proved in open court by ye oathes of boath ye wittnesses
thereto to bee ye act & deed of ye sd Harrison, & at ye prayer of
Wm Harrison Junr ye same is admitted to record
Test E Goodrich Clk
1715,
May 10: PG Order book (Court Proceedings) ; petition of Rebecca Harrison
and Thomas Harrison, executors of William Harrison, Deceased.
William married Rebecca Unknown on an unknown date in Virginig. Rebecca Unknown died in Virginia.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 2 )
3. James Harrison (William Harrison, First1) was born about 1647 in Virginia and died after 1712 in Prince George County, Va., after age 65.
James married (name unknown).
(Duplicate Line. See Person 3 )
4. Elizabeth Harrison (William Harrison, First1).
5. William Harrison Junior (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1670 in Unknown and died on an unknown date in Prince George County, Va.
General Notes: His father William Harrison
Senior, in his 1712 will, leaves the plantation in which this William Harrison
Junior presently inhabits. After the death of William Harrison Junior, the
land goes to his son, William Harrison Third. Also, ten acres of land on
the East side of the South Run to begin at the mouth of the Bottom, next
below the Saw Pitts, and to run up the Southern Run, to the Bottom next below
the white oaks, lately fallen by William Mathews, for its length and up the
said bottom for its breadth (After William Junior's death, the ten acres
goes to his son William, Third)
Again, he wills that a cart
path from the plantation to his usual landing at the elecon crossing not
be fenced nor be tended grounds.
He also bequeaths all remaining
part of his clothes, bought for his own wear and his wig and cane and his
bible at his wife's decease.
Also, one of his great iron potts and pot hooks and a pair of andirons after his wife's decease
William married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 14 M i. Richard Harrison
was born before 1712 in Virginia, died in 1791 in Prince George County,
Va., about age 79, and was buried on an unknown date in Prince George County,
Va.
Richard married Elizabeth Unknown (d. Bef 1781) on an unknown date.
+ 15 M ii. William Harrison Third was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
+ 16 M iii. Henry Harrison was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in 1759 in Prince George County, Va., about age 47.
Henry married Elizabeth Unknown on 12 Mar 1738 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
+ 17 M iv. Benjamin Harrison was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
+ 18 M v. Thomas Harrison was born before 1712 in Virginia.
+ 19 M vi. John Harrison was born before 1712.
6. Thomas Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1672 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison
Senior bequeaths to Thomas two acres of land on the West side of the Southern
run to begin on the lower side the Ileland, his upper hogg pens stands upon
and to run four chain in breadth and twenty chains up the Southern run for
its length and a cart road from thence across his land towards Mr. Hardymans
Mill, at his son's election so that it crosses no fence or tended grounds.
Also all the land he has between the Southern Run and Fra Wilkins land,
Wm. Shorts, Wm. Pigeons land, Mr. Sam Moody's land, John Averys land and
Flowardehundred Creek except ten acres
He bequeaths also
the feather bed and furniture he usually lies upon and an iron pot and pot
hooks and a pair of andirons which his uses, after her decease and two leather
chairs and his largest whipsaw and chain and his red lined coat and and rapier
scabberd and belt and boots and all his books except his bible.
Prince
George County, Wills & Deeds, 1710-1713, p. 105: Deed, this 5 March
1711/12, William Harrison, Sr. of Waynoak Parish, Prince George Co., to his
son Thomas Harrison of same, for love and affection, 150 acres in same parish,
bounded by May Apple Slash, Francis Wilkins, William Short and Mr. Pigeon,
reserving to me and my wife the right to carry away timber.
signed: William Harrison
Wit: James Moody, Thomas Smith. Recorded 11 March 1711/12
Prince
George County, Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, p. 13: Indenture (release)
made the ___ day of May, 1714, between Thomas Harrison of the Parish of Westover
in Prince George County and Adam Tarply, for 100 acres. Wit: E. Goodrich
and Thomas Simmons, Acknowledged in court on May 12, 1714.
Prince
George County, Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, p. 32: Indenture (lease) made
the second day of November, 17___, between Thomas Harrison and Ellinor, his
wife, and Thomas House, land on Blackwater conveyed to the said Thomas Harrison
and Ellinor, his wife, from Joshua Meecham by coveyance dated the 30th day
of July 1686. Indenture acknowledged in court on November 9, 1714
July
12, 1715 Order Book: 1714-1720, On petition of Thomas Harrison his bond for
the case . . . Drayton orphans . . . estate released to Francis/Peter Poythress
Nov 8, 1715 Order Book: 1714-1720, Thomas Harrison, Richard Harrison, etc., jurymen
Prince
George County, Wills & Deeds, 1713-1728, p. 398: Will of Thomas Harrison,
dated the 2nd day of April, 1720, and proved on May 10, 1720. Wife, Ellinor
Harrison, Daughter Ann Hamlin. To grandson, Thomas Hamlin, 10 pounds to
be paid to him at the age of 21 years. To granddaughter, Martha Hamlin,
10 pounds to be paid to her at the age of 18 years of marriage. Grandson,
John Hall, son of Robert Hall and Elizabeth Hall. Daughter, Ann Hamlin,
and grandson, John Hall, son of Ann Hamlin. Granddaughter, Sarah Hall.
To my other six grandchildren. Son-in-law Robert Hall named as executor
with daughters, Ann Hamlin and Elizabeth Hall, as alternates. Wit: John
Hamersly, Tim Bridges, Thomas Read, and Richard Warthen.
Thomas married Ellinor Unknown on an unknown date in Virginia. Ellinor was born in Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 20 F i. Ann Harrison was born before 1720 in Prince George County, Va. and died in Virginia.
Ann married Unknown Hamlin on an unknown date in Virginia.
+ 21 F ii. Elizabeth Harrison was born before 1720 in Prince George County, Va. and died in Virginia.
Elizabeth married Robert Hall (b. Bef 1720) on an unknown date in Prince George County, Va.
7. Richard Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1671 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison
Senior bequeaths to Richard, his old gun, his blue cloath coat and the whipsaw
in his possession and his second largest chain and two young breeding cows.
Prince
George County Wills and Deeds, 1710-1713, p. 106: Deed, 5 March 1711/12,
William Harrison, Sr. of Waynoak Parish, Prince George County to Richard
Harrison of same, for love and affection to his said son, 682 acres in Martins
Brandon Parish, between lands of William Hall, John White, Capt. Wyatt, Frances
Rey, Richard Winkles, Chippoaks Creek and the lands of John Bell and John
Arnold; but reserving to me and my wife the right to carry away timber.
At our death land goes to Richard's sons, but if none, then to his daughters.
signed: William Harrison
Wit: Thomas Harrison, James Moody. Recorded: 11 March 1711/12
Deeds
of Prince George Co., Va., 1713-1728, p. 366, 23 April 1719: Indenture between
Richard Harrison of the Parish of Martins Brandon, County of Prince George,
and Frances, his wife, and William Blackley of the parish of Bruton, James
City County, conveying 682 acres, deeded to the said Richard Harrison and
wife, Frances Harrison from William Harrison, dec'd by indenture dated the
5 March 1711/12. Wits: Richard Wembles, John Kersey and Thomas Harrison.
Presented in court on 13 October 1719, and recorded on a motion of Edward
Goodrich, Attorney of said Blackley.
Records of Prince George County (1720), p. 484
In
the suit between Richard Cureton and wife versus Richard Harrison: William
Wynne, aged about 22 years, sworn August 6, 1720, says that about August
6, 1720, Richard Harrison, being at the house of Richard Cureton where a
company were drinking strong liquors, Cureton's wife having a cain in her
hand, called the said Harrison, a son of a bitch, and told him she would
split his brains if he offered to come into the house; whereupon the said
Harrison offered to go in. Cureton's wife struck the said Harrison twice
with the said cain and then said Harrison kickt her once or twice. Upon
which the said Richard Cureton took away the cain from his wife and struck
the said Harrison with it; which the said assault and battery the deponent
saith he thinks to be the same for which the said Cureton and his wife have
brought suit against the said Harrison in January court last and not other
and divers. And further the deponent saith that above said evidence he has
or can say in any suit brought by said Cureton against the aforesaid Harrison
and further the deponent saith not.
William Hamlin, Cl. Cur.
August 8, 1721, Deposition of William Wynne taken in court by Robert Rogers, attorney for Richard Harrison.
Richard married Frances Unknown before 1712. Frances was born in Virginia and died in Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 22 M i. William Harrison was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
8. Sarah Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1674 in Virgnia and died after 1718 in Prince George Co., Virginia, after age 44.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison Senior leaves her a third part of all the land he holds between the Long Meadow and the Lyne to be run from the Mouth of the Little Meadow. The first third part next to the head of the long Meadow he gives to Sarah and her heirs.
Sarah married Robert Hobbs , son of John Hobbs Senior and Unknown , before 1712. Robert was born in Virginia and died circa 1718 in Virginia.
General Notes: See Prince George Wills, 1713-28, p. 31 for Robert's will. Wit: William Harrison, Thomas Hobbs, Nich Brewer, James Hobbs
Noted events in his life were:
Will: Page 248, Written 21 June 1718,
Waynoak Parish. The will was recorded 12 August 1718 and the inventory (p.
258) was submitted 20 September 1718, value L 31/0/5 presented by Sarah Hobbs
14 Oct 1718
Children from this marriage were:
+ 23 M i. Robert Hobbs .
+ 24 M ii. John Hobbs .
+ 25 M iii. William Hobbs .
+ 26 F iv. Sarah Hobbs .
+ 27 F v. Rebecca Hobbs .
+ 28 F vi. Frances Hobbs .
+ 29 F vii. Elizabeth Hobbs .
+ 30 F viii. Mary Hobbs .
9. Elizabeth Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1675 in Virginia and died in 1733 in Isle Of Wight, Virginia, about age 58.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison Senior bequeaths to his daughter Eliza Norwood, a new rug and blanket.
Isle
of Wight, Book 4, P. 121, accounts of the estate of Elizabeth Norwood by
Thomas Clark, one of the exors of Wm. Norwood deceased, 29 June 1736. "To
an error appraising the negroes which were her dower in my father's estate".
To her dower in negro Tom sold for 30L to pay my father's debts in order
to save the personal estate.
Elizabeth married Richard Norwood on an unknown date in Virginia. Richard was born in Virginia and died in 1731 in Isle Of Wight, Virginia.
General Notes: For further information, see Boddie, Virginia Historical Genealogies, pp. 333337
Children from this marriage were:
+ 31 M i. William Norwood died 1736 dsp in Isle Of Wight Co, VA.
+ 32 F ii. Mary Norwood .
+ 33 F iii. Sarah Norwood .
+ 34 F iv. Elizabeth Norwood .
+ 35 F v. Rebecca Norwood .
+ 36 F vi. Hannah Norwood .
+ 37 M vii. James Norwood .
+ 38 M viii. George Norwood .
10. Hannah Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1676 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison
Senior leaves Hannah all the land between the Bottom next below his Saw Pitts
and the Stooping Tree Bottom, meeting the head of the Bottom and the Southern
run to the creek, for and during her natural life. Also, the feather bed
she lies upon with everything belonging to it and his loom and all that he
has necessary for a weavers trade and his desire is that his wife let Hannah
have her next years accommodation of his stock and the corn that is upon
the ground and he gives her two breeding cows and to her child? he gives
a yearling heifer.
Prince George County, Va., Deeds & Wills, 1713-1728,
p. 43. Inventory of estate of Hannah Harrison, dec'd. taken on the 4th
day of January, 1714 by Gilbert Hay and John Wilkinson, returned to curt
by William Harrison, Administrator of the said estate, on February 8, 1714.
Prince
George County, Va., Deeds & Wills, 1713-1728, p. 792: Accounting of
the estate of Hannah Harrison, Dec'd returned to court by Rebecca Harrison,
administrator, at court held at Merchants Hope on the 9th day of February,
1724, shows payment for first administration granted to Wm. Harrison.
11. Rebecca Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1677 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison Senior gives to Rebecca 11 pounds, ten shillings to be paid in full at price current by his wife in her life time or at her decease.
Rebecca married John Woodlief on an unknown date in Virginia. John was born in Virginia and died before 1820 in Virginia - not in census.
General Notes: His name could have been Woodlief, son of George Woodlief and the daughter of Colonel Robert Wynne. See John Boddie, Virginia Historical Genealogies, Wynne and Woodlief, pp. 174-77, 99191-97
Children from this marriage were:
+ 39 M i. John Woodlief Junior .
12. Jean Harrison (William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1679.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison Senior wills to Jean a new rug and blankst
Jean married James Moody before 1712.
13. James Harrison (James2, William Harrison, First1) was born about 1675 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: Land Patent to James Harrison 20 September 1745, Prince George County. Description 300 acres between Stoney and Sappony Creeks, adjoining the county line. Land office Patents No. 22, 1743-1745 (v.1 and 2, p. 1-631) p. 525 (Reel 20)
James married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 40 M i. James Harrison was born circa 1705 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
+ 41 M ii. John Harrison was born circa 1711 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
John married Elizabeth Unknown before 1739.
14. Richard Harrison (William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1)
was born before 1712 in Virginia, died in 1791 in Prince George County, Va.,
about age 79, and was buried on an unknown date in Prince George County,
Va.
General Notes: Richard Harrison seems to
have had to sets of children ("my former and latter children") as indicated
in his will; however, we have no knowledge of the first wife at this time.
The first of them were born before 1735, as indicated mainly by Sussex Co.
personal property tax records and the births of their children and grandchildren
as recorded in the Albemarle Parish Register. Richard's youngest children
(Ishmael and Charles) were minors at the time of his death (See Sussex Co.
Chancery suit wherein there is reference to Charles Harrison's guardianship
as late as January, 1789).
William Harrison Senior also leaves three
hundred Acres land at Black Water to be equally divided between the three
grandsons, Henry, Benjamin and Richard Harrison. Richard is to have the
inward part next BlackWater Swamp, Henry is to have the middle part and Benjamin
is to have the outward part. If William Harrison Senior's son Thomas should
die without issue, then Richard would inherit 100 acres of land beginning
at the upper Long point upon Flowerdehundred Creek and to the run up to the
mouth of the Cross Creek for its length and up the Cross Creek and down the
Maine Creek for its breadth. If Richard has no heirs then the 100 acres
goes to Henry Harrison.
Land Patent to Richard Harrison, 10 June 1740,
Prince George County. Description is 200 acres on the south side of Stoney
Creek upon the Reedy Branch adjoining Joseph Tucker. Land Office Patents
No. 19, 1739-1741, p. 676 (reel 17)
Deeds form Prince George County,
Va., 1787-1792, p. 620: Will written 17 March 1781, proved 11 October 1791.
He provides for his beloved wife Rebecca Harrison. To son, William Harrison,
he gives the land and plantation whereon he now lives. To his sons, Alexander
and Shadrach Harrison, he gives all the lands and plantations at Black Water.
To his sons Peyton and Theodorick Harrison, he gives the land and plantation
whereon I now live to be equally divided between them. "That is to say,
Peyton Harrison is to have my dwelling house and his proportionable part
of the lands adjoining. To sons, Ishmael and Charles Harrison, all my lands
known by the name of the Wood Yard. My will is that my whole and sole estate
. . . is to be equally divided amongst all my former and latter children.
Son William Harrison and son, Alexander Harrison named as exors. Wits:
William Glover, Edward Darvell and Thomas Hobbs.
(Note on Woodyard
- patented by James Jones 20 Nov 1683, known as "Devil's Woodyard", 734A
- Book 7, p. 329: Eve S. Gregory, "Weyanoke Old Town," "Archaeological Society
of Virginia Journal, 1986, p. 55 - Map B #13 shows location of original patent
by James Jones: PG Surveyor's book 1784-1824, p. 305, PG Deed Book 27, p.
179, PG Deed Book, 31, p. 66)
Will Book "G", p. 448 Sussex County in the estate of Richard Harrison, dec'd.
1787, to be paid to Henry Mitchell for Hobb's estate 378.6.8
Interest on ditto 17 Nov 1804
1788, to paid Richard Gregory, to paid Glaister Hunnicutt
1790, to paid Jno Poythress's bond, to paid William Wilkins Bond
1781, to paid Whitfield's? 3 days crying estate,
1783, to paid Davis Sersenberry? Bond, to paid Daniel coll, to paid George K. Taylor
1792, to paid midwife fee
1786, paid Ro. Harrison exors, paid Fredonia Andrews, paid Wm. Harrison 28.2.6, pd, sheriff Prince George
1786, Oct 15, paid clerk Sussex and Prince George
1784, paid Thomas Harrison 3.9.0, paid Richard Harrison bond, paid _____ Brockwell
1785, to paid sheriff, Prince George Co., paid clerk PGC, paid Wm. Harrison exors to Brunswick Court 2.3.8
1792, paid Lawrence Smith
1792, paid clerk, Brunswick and Prince George, paid Sheriff, Prince George, paid Clerk Brunswick and Sussex
1790, paid clerk Sussex
1783, paid Alex Harrison
1781, paid Richard Harrison funeral
1781, Nov 17, by sale of estate, payable 687.8.1
1793, Jan 28, by sale of estate negroes 332.50
......
with William and Alexander Harrison, Exrs. William Harrison exr. of Richard
Harrison, dec'd, late of Prince George County.
Richard married Elizabeth Unknown on an unknown date. Elizabeth was born in Virginia, died before 1781 in Virginia, and was buried on an unknown date in Virginia.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 14 )
15. William Harrison Third (William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: William Harrison Senior, in his 1712 will, leaves the plantation in which this William Harrison Junior presently inhabits. After the death of William Harrison Junior, the land goes to his son, William Harrison Third.
16. Henry Harrison (William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in 1759 in Prince George County, Va., about age 47.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison
Senior gives the third of the three parts of all the lands he holds between
the Long Meadow and the Lyne to be run from the Mouth of the Little Meadow
to his Grandson Henry Harrison and his heirs. If he has no heirs, the land
is bequeathed to his brother Richard Harrison. If Richard has no heirs,
then the land falls to the grandson Benjamin Harrison. The inventory was
July 1759 by W. Withers, George Noble, Alex Morrison, received by Elizabeth
Harrison Exex; PG Records 1733-92, p. 70
William Harrison Senior also
leaves three hundred Acres land at Black Water to be equally divided between
the three grandsons, Henry, Benjamin and Richard Harrison. Richard is to
have the inward part next BlackWater Swamp, Henry is to have the middle part
and Benjamin is to have the outward part.
William Senior also bequeaths
to Henry a young cow and calf, a fixed gun, two young breeding sows, three
barrels corn, two suit of clothes, a hat, two shirts and a pair of shoes
and stockings, either at William's decease or when he attains the age of
twenty-one.
Information on the children of Henry comes from a Bible
Record at the Virginia Historical Society, gift of Claiborne Watts Gooch
Jr. of Richmond; found by Irene M. Rupp - she believed it to be the record
of William Harrison's grandson Henry. If this were William's grandson (and
it may truly be), you would expect to see a William in there somewhere.
Noted events in his life were:
Death: The inventory of Henry Harrison was July 1759 by W. Withers, George Noble, Alex. Morrison, recorded by Elizabeth Harrison, exex. Prince George Records 1733-92, p. 70
Henry married Elizabeth Unknown on 12 Mar 1738 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 16 )
17. Benjamin Harrison (William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: William Harrison Senior also leaves three hundred Acres land at Black Water to be equally devided between the three grandsons, Henry, Benjamin and Richard Harrison. Richard is to have the inward part next BlackWater Swamp, Henry is to have the middle part and Benjamin is to have the outward part.
18. Thomas Harrison (William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1712 in Virginia.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison Senior gives to his grandson Thomas, the second third part of all the land between the Long Meadow and the Lyne to be run from the Mouth of the Little Meadow. If he has no heirs, this part goes to the grandson Benjamin Harrison.
19. John Harrison (William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1712.
20. Ann Harrison (Thomas3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1720 in Prince George County, Va. and died in Virginia.
Ann married Unknown Hamlin on an unknown date in Virginia. Unknown was born in Virginia and died in Virginia.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 20 )
21. Elizabeth Harrison (Thomas3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1720 in Prince George County, Va. and died in Virginia.
Elizabeth married Robert Hall on an unknown date in Prince George County, Va. Robert was born before 1720 in Virginia.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 21 )
22. William Harrison (Richard3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born before 1712 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: In his will, William Harrison Senior bequeaths to his grandson William (son of Richard) one hundred acres to begin on Flowerdehundred Creek land given to Grandson Richard (son of William Junior) to run up the land to the Cross Creek for its length, & up the Cross Creek and down the Maine Creek for its breath.
23. Robert Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
24. John Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
25. William Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
26. Sarah Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
27. Rebecca Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
28. Frances Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
29. Elizabeth Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
30. Mary Hobbs (Sarah Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
31. William Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) died 1736 dsp in Isle Of Wight Co, VA.
General Notes: William's will is in Isle of Wight County, Book 4, p. 103: To William Harrison, son of Henry Harrison, the plantation where I now live and land adjacent to it as far as the Mirey Branch, below my field. To Henry Harrison, my brother, clothes and various items.
32. Mary Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
33. Sarah Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
34. Elizabeth Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
35. Rebecca Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
36. Hannah Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
37. James Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
38. George Norwood (Elizabeth Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
39. John Woodlief Junior (Rebecca Harrison3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1).
40. James Harrison (James3, James2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1705 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
General Notes: In the Prince George Tax
Records, there is a James Harrison paying taxes on 450 acres in 1788. He
disappears from the record in 1789
1790: 14 Sept 1790, p. 413: Indenture
between James Harrison and David Hobbs, 36 pounds, 3 shillings, sells to
Hobbs 48 1/5 acres, bounded eastward by land of James Harrison, north, land
of John Hobbs, south, land of David Hobbs on west by John Hobbs. Mildred,
wife of James Harrison, acknowledges
1802: Prince George Surveyors
Record 1794-1824, p. 76, 23 july; Surveyed for Wallace Morison, land called
"Darvils" 576 acres, later sold to Nathaniel Marks, Jr. by him, bounded by
Lem'l Harrison, Hoods Road, James Bishop, Thomas Hobbs, David Hobbs and Branch
adjoining James Harrison. Chain carriers: Joshua Adams, Wm. Simmons
James married (name unknown).
(Duplicate Line. See Person 40 )
41. John Harrison (James3, James2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1711 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
General Notes: 1739: Prince George County, 13 November (56) p. 357: In the county records, there is a deed from John Harrison to Elias Miller where John's wife Elizabeth relinquishes her dower right in the land.
John married Elizabeth Unknown before 1739.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 41 )
42. Ann Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born in Virginia and died after 1806 in Virginia.
Ann married Nathaniel Hobbs before 1806 in Virginia. Nathaniel was born in Virginia and died after 1806 in Virginia.
43. Elizabeth (Eliza) Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born in Virgnia and died after 1806 in Virginia.
Elizabeth married Richard Bailey before 1806 in Virginia. Richard was born in Virginia and died after 1806 in Virginia.
44. Mason Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born in Virginia and died before 1806 in Virginia.
Mason married John Avriss on an unknown date in Virginia. John was born in Virginia and died after 1806 in Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 74 M i. William Avriss was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
+ 75 F ii. Lucy Avriss was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
Lucy married John Carsley (b. Bef 1806) before 1806 in Virginia.
+ 76 F iii. Rebecca Avriss was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
Rebecca married William Duell (b. Bef 1806) on an unknown date in Virginia.
45. Eve Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born in Virginia and died before 1806 in Sussex County, Virginia.
General Notes: 1815 Virginia Landowners Directory Volume two (South Central Region) Sussex County, shows Eve Clarke (wife of John) had land on Pigeon Swamp; 17 milies northeast of the court house.
Eve married John Clark on an unknown date in Virginia. John was born in Virginia and died circa 1778 in Sussex County, Virginia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 77 M i. Thomas Clark was born before 1806 in Virginia.
Thomas married Lucy Hobbs on 26 Dec 1786 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 78 M ii. Richard Clark was born before 1806 in Virginia.
Richard married Milley Underhill on 11 Dec 1796 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 79 M iii. Littleberry Clark was born before 1806 in Virginia.
Littleberry married Sally Lashley on 19 Feb 1796 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 80 F iv. Elizabeth (Betsy) Clark was born before 1806 in Virginia.
Elizabeth married Isham Hobbs (c. 12 Mar 1750) on 15 Jan 1789 in Sussex County, Virginia.
46. William Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1)
was born circa 1735 in Virginia, died in 1804 in Sussex County, Virginia,
at age 69, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia.
General Notes:
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1778/1781:
Three of William Harrison's sons married into the Underhill Family and in
Will Book "C", Sussex County, p. 423 is the will of Henry Underhill, written
5 July 1778, proved 16 August 1781. Son, Howell Underhill. Daughter Rebecca
Underhill. Wife (not named) and my five youngest children (not named).
My two youngest sons, Henry Underhill and John Underhill. Exors: Son, Howell
Underhill, brother Giles Underhill and Frederick Andrews. Wit: John Mason,
Jr., Thomas Moss and Sally Moss.
1782: In Will Book "D", p. 40 there
is a will for Elizabeth Moss: written 22 March 1782 and proved 16 May 1782.
Daughter Sarah Underhill. Daughter Elizabeth Underhill. Granddaughters
Sarah Underhill. Son Thomas Moss the rest of my estate. Exor: son. Wit:
John Mason, Jr., John Hite, Lucy Adkins and Milley Underhill.
1786:
Will Book "F", Surrey Co., Virginia, p. 398(549): William Harrison and
his wife Ann of Sussex Co. to Henry Parson of same. 21 Sept 1786. 75 pounds,
290 acres which Richard Harrison his father willed to said William Harrison,
joining Pigeon Swamp, John Gary's former land, Black Swamp, Frederick Andress
dec's's former estate (no witnesses). 21 Sept 1786. Michl. Bailey Clerk.
1786:
Will book "F", Surrey Co., Virginia, p. 399(550): Henry Parsons and his
wife Elizabeth of Sussex County to William Harrison Sr. of same. 21 Sept
1786. 150 pounds , 100 acres where said Harrison now lives, joining Belsches,
the colledge hed line, Hugh Ivey, John Sanders (witnesses omitted) 21 Sept
1786. Michl. Bailey Clerk.
1790: Will Book "G", Surrey Co., Virginia,
p. 757(526): William Harrison and his Wife Ann of Sussex County to William
Harrison, Jr. of same, 1 Oct 1790. 5 shillings, 100 acres which was part
of land William Mason dec'd had owned on south side of Pigeon Swamp, joining
Great Spring, Reedy Branch. Wit: John Willcocks, Hamlin Baird, Henry X
Parsons, Josiah Harrison 6 Jan 1791. Michl. Bailey Clerk.
1795:
Will of William Harrison of Sussex County, Virginia: Written 4 June 1795,
Presented for probate 3 May 1804 at a court held in Sussex County, by William
Harrison, Jr., one of the executors. and proved by the oaths of Pleasant
Hunnicutt and Henry Gee, two of the witnesses thereof and recorded.
I William Harrison of the County of Sussex and Parish of Albemarle
do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as
followeth:
Item. My will and desire is that my loving wife
Mary Harrison should have the use of the plantation whereon I now live together
with the following negroes (to wit) Bridget, Silve, Poll and Bob, also one
horse and side saddle, one feather bed and furniture, one large chest and
two head of grown cattle during her natural life or widdowhood.
Item. I give my Colledge Land to my two sons RICHARD HARRISON and JOHN
HARRISON together with the land whereon I now live at the marriage or death
of my wife to them and their heirs forever.
Item. I give to
my sons WILLIAM HARRISON, JOSIAH HARRISON and HENRY HARRISON, the land
I have possessed them of in my life time to them and their heirs forever.
Item. I give my son RICHARD HARRISON one negro woman, Cloe, together
with all her future increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my son WILLIAM HARRISON one negro man named Walter, to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my son JOSIAH HARRISON one negro man named Seth to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my son HENRY HARRISON one negro boy named Toney to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my daughter NANCY COTTON one negro girl named Sarah
together with all her future increase to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I give to my daughter REBECKAH HARRISON one negro girl named
Clarissa together with all her future increase to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I give to my grandson JAMES HARRISON, son of RICHARD HARRISON
one negro boy named Harcles to him and his heirs forever.
Item.
I lend to my daughter MARY OGBURN one feather bed and furniture during her
life and at her death I leave the said bed and furniture to my grand daughter
MARY INMON OGBURN. Also, I leave my grand daughter Mary Inmon Ogburn the
sum of fifteen pounds current money to her and her heirs forever.
I give to my grand son ROBERT PARSONS the sum of ten pounds current money to him and his heirs forever.
Item. I give to my daughter REBECKAH HARRISON one feather bed and
furniture, one horse and side saddle to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I give to my son JOHN HARRISON one feather bed and furniture,
one bay mare and one man's saddle to him and his heirs forever.
Item. My will and desire is that my mill should be sold and the money
arising from the sale thereof be equally divided between my five sons namely
Richard, William, Josiah, Henry and John Harrison.
Item. My
will and desire is that in case my wife should prove to be with child at
the time of my death and should have a living child that the four negroes
left to her during her life or widdowhood should descend to such child but
should she not bring a child then my will and desire is that S. four negroes
before mentioned be equally divided between my sons Richard Harrison, William
Harrison, Josiah Harrison, Henry Harrison, John Harrison and my daughters
Mary Ogburn, Nancy Cotton, and Rebeckah Harrison together with all their
future increase.
Item. Also my will and desire is that all
the rest and residue of my estate not before mentioned be sold and after
paying all my just debts the remainder of the money arising from the sale
thereof be equally divided between my loving wife, my sons Richard Harrison,
William Harrison, Josiah Harrison, Henry Harrison, John Harrison and my daughters
Mary Ogburn, Nancy Cotton and Rebeckah Harrison.
Lastly, do
constitute and appoint my sons Rich'd Harrison and William Harrison executors
of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal this fourth day of June one thousand seven hundres
and ninety-five. signed and sealed and acknowledged (his signature) Wm
Harrison (seal)
in presence of: Pleasant Hunnicutt, Alexander Belches?, Glaister Hunnicutt, Henry Gee.
Reference
to "Colledge Land": In the Sussex County Land Tax Books for the year 1803,
there is a alteration from Wm. & Mary College with the notation, "100
acres to Wm. Harrison, Senr. William Harrison, for the previous years, paid
tax on 146 acres and this year paid tax on 246 acres. William Harrison Jr.
paid tax on 100 acres.
1804: In the tax records for 1804, William
Harrison Senr. disappears and Mary Harrison is shown paying tax on 146 acres.
William Harrison Jr., is still paying tax on 100 acres and Henry Harrison
appears, paying tax on 100 acres (is this the "Colledge Land"?)
1806: In the 1806 tax records, William Harrison, Jr. disappears, only Mary and Henry are shown.
1807: In the 1807 tax records, Mary and Henry are still paying tax and William Jr. appears, paying tax on only 18 acres.
1808:
In the 1808 tax records, Mary is deceased and disappears, Henry is paying
tax on 100 acres and William Jr. is paying tax on 18 acres. There also appears
a notation for another William Harrison Jr. and he is paying tax on 100 acres
and an additonal 130 acres.
1810: In the 1810 tax records, Henry
is paying tax on 100 acres and William Jr. is paying tax on 18 acres. The
other notation now says William Harrison "Sr." instead of Jr. and he is paying
tax on 100, 130 and 235 acres.
1811: In the 1811 tax records, Henry
is now paying tax on 50 and 85-1/2 acres. William Jr. is paying tax on the
18 acres and William Harrison has either a B.L. or R.L. after his name and
is paying tax on 100, 130, 150 acres. This last William passed away ca. 1811
but I do not understand the notation after his name.
1812: In the
1812 tax records, Henry is paying tax on 50 and 85 acres. William Jr. is
paying tax on 10 acres. Rebecca Harrison now appears (William's wife is
named Rebecca) and she is paying taxes on 100, 130 and 150 acres.
There is no indication that John Harrison ever received his college
land and I cannot find a record of a payment to him for the land in the deed
books of Sussex County. His name does not appear in the deed books or land
tax records for Sussex County.
1791: October 1791, p.92: Account
of the estate of Henry Underhill, decd. shows William Underhill, Giles Underhill,
John Simmons for schooling Henry Underhill and John Underhill in 1783. William
Latchwell "for teaching my brothers in 1786." Harris Cotton ,"for teaching
my brothers in 1787," and John Willcos, "for teaching my brothers in 1788-90."
p.
354 WB "F": account of estate of William Underhill with John Mason, administrator,
shows Jesse Barker for schooling Giles (Underhill) in 1798. Mrs. Mary Ann
Underhill for use of the estate and cash to buy wine for son John Underhill
in 1800.
1795: will book "E", page 320, Howell Underhill 14 February
1795, proved 5 March 1795: Sell the College tenament that I live on for
the support of my family. Build a house for my wife (not named) on my land.
Exor: John Potts. Wit: Thomas Adkins, Harris Cotton and Mary Pleasants.
William married Ann Unknown about 1760 in Virginia. Ann was born on an unknown date in Virginia, died before 1794 in Sussex County, Virginia, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia.
Marriage Notes: Reference Number:29441
Children from this marriage were:
+ 81 M i. William Harrison
was born about 1758 in Virginia, died in 1811 in Sussex County, Virginia,
about age 53, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia.
William married Rebecca Underhill (b. 7 Aug 1760, d. Unknown) on 2 Jan 1783 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 82 M ii. Josiah Harrison
was born about 1760 in Sussex County, Virginia, died before 1809 in Sussex
County, Virginia, before age 49, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex
County, Virginia.
Josiah married Mary Underhill (b. 7 Feb 1764, d. Unknown) on 2 Mar 1786 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 83 F iii. Mary Harrison
was born on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia, died on an unknown
date in Virginia, and was buried on an unknown date in Virginia.
Mary married Nicholas Ogburn (b. Unknown, d. Unknown) on 5 Feb 1787 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 84 M iv. Henry Harrison
was born about 1766 in Virginia, died about 1812 in Sussex County, Virginia,
about age 46, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia.
Henry married Elizabeth Underhill (b. 14 Jun 1769, d. Unknown) on 14 Feb 1791 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 85 F v. Nancy Harrison
was born on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia, died on an unknown
date in Virginia, and was buried on an unknown date in Virginia.
Nancy married Cary Cotton (b. 12 Mar 1765, d. 1805) on 11 Nov 1792 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 86 F vi. Rebeckah Harrison
was born on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia, died on an unknown
date in Virginia, and was buried on an unknown date in Virginia.
Rebeckah married Edmund Stacey (b. 28 Sep 1776, d. 1804) on 6 Oct 1797 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 87 M vii. Richard Harrison
was born about 1776 in Virginia, died on 16 Nov 1802 in Sussex County, Virginia,
about age 26, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia.
Richard married Polly Felts (b. Unknown, d. Unknown) on 2 Apr 1801.
+ 88 M viii. John Harrison was born about 1780 in Prince George County, Va. and died in Virginia.
William next married Mary Gee on 16 Apr 1794 in Sussex County, Virginia. Mary was born on an unknown date in Virginia, died in 1808 in Sussex County, Virginia, and was buried on an unknown date in Sussex County, Virginia.
Marriage Notes: Reference Number:29469
Marriage License: Sur: John Potts.
General Notes: 1788: The will
of Mary Gee, relict of Charles Gee, mother of the Mary Gee who married William
Harrison, was written 13 Sept 1788 and proved in court in October 1788, in
Prince George County. She names her sons Charles Gee and Henry Gee Executors.
She also mentions her daughters; Boyce Powell, Sary Rives, Elizabeth Potts,
Mary Gee and Rebecca Parham. In the will, she leaves to her daughter Mary
Gee, "her negro woman Bridgete and my negro girl Silvia, one feather bed
and furniture, and one cow to her heirs forever."
The following
deed is found in Sussex County, Virginia, deed book 4 Jul 1805: This indenture
made 15 day of November 1804, between Mary Harrison, widow of William Harrison,
Senr. dec'd of the County of Sussex of the one part and William Harrison,
Josiah Harrison, Henry Harrison, John Harrison, Mary Ogburn, Rebecca Stacy,
Cary Cotton, husband of Nancy Cotton, who was daughter to William Harrison,
Senr. and William Harrison, Exrs. of Richard Harrison, who was son to William
Harrison, Sen. all of the county of Sussex of the other part.
Witnesseth
that whereas by a deed of trust made by Wm. Harrison senr. to the said Mary
Gee, now the said Mary Harrison, previous to his intermarriage with her in
order to leave to her the property which she then possessed to wit: BRIDGET,
SLVIA, Polls and their increase, also one feather bed and furniture, one
dressing table, one side saddle, one large _____ and whereas William Harrison,
Senr. by his last will and testament devised to the said Mary Harrison the
use of his plantation where he lived, during her life or widowhood and also
several other legacies mentioned in the last will and the said Mary Harrison
and the children and heirs of William Harrison have agreed on the followiing
terms to wit. (The deed goes on to say the children give and confirm the
dower that William Harrison has left to her, his wife Mary.) Wit: Jos.
Mason, Wm. Wynne, James Barker, Thos. Dunn
1808, Will Book G, P. 126. Will of Mary Harrison.
I,
Mary Harrison . . . County of Sussex . . . lend to my loving sister Elizabeth
Potts, slaves . . . three nephews, Henry Parham, Nicholas Parham, Charles
Parham 25 pounds each when they arrive at age 21. At death of Elizabeth,
negroes go to Nephew Charles Potts. Saddle to Patsey Parsons . . . etc.
GEE
FAMILY EXCURSUS: This is a history of the Gee Family as it relates to
marriages into the Harrison and Mason Families: Charles Gee, ancestor of
all the succeeding generations of the Gee family in Virginia, appears on
the quitrent rolls of Prince George County in 1704. He married Hannah (probably
Drury) and died before 1709, and had (1) James, (2) Charles, (3) Henry, (4)
Robert
1. Captain JAMES GEE of Sussex Co., formerly of Prince George
Co., born 1694, died Oct 28th 1759, in Sussex Co. His death being certified
to by his son Henry Gee, according to the Albemarle Parish Register. His
will dated July 8th, 1759, was probated in Sussex co., Va., Feb. 15th, 1760.
Will Book A, page 49. He married BOYCE SCOTT, she died June 6th, 1750,
according to the Albemarle Register.
Children of Capt. James Gee and wife Boyce:
1A:
JAMES GEE JR. who died before his father and left a daughter BOYCE GEE, to
whom her grandfather have a plantation in Prince George Co, lying between
Joseph and Warwick Swamps. She married WILLIAM GARY.
There is known
two daughters of this marriage: ELIZABETH GEE who married JOHN MASON, JR.,
(son of John Mason and Elizabeth Chappell of Sussex Co.) but died without
issue. John Mason Jr. afterwards married Mrs. JANE (PARHAM) THWEATT, formerly
Miss Jane Parham, daughter of Ephraim and Rebecca Parham, of Sussex. Co.,
Va. John and Jane had a son, CAPTAIN JOHN RAINES MASON, of Sussex. The
second daughter was SARAH GEE who married JOHN RIVES of Sussex Co and later
JOHN BRADLEY.
1B: CHARLES GEE. married MARY CHAPPELL, a daughter
of James Chappell and Elizabeth Briggs of Sussex Co., Va. This James Chappell
was formerly of Prince George Co. This same James Chappell and Elizabeth
Briggs had several other children, among whom was James Chapell, Jr., of
Sussex who married a cousin, Elizabeth Briggs. They had another daughter
Elizabeth Chappell, who married Major John Mason, of Sussex Co.
Charles and Mary had the following children:
1Ba:
SARAH GEE b. 1743, married THOMAS RIVES of Prince George Co., and had a
son Briggs Rives, the ancestor of Captain Tarleton F. Heath.
1Bb: JOHN GEE, b. 1745
1Bc: REBECCA GEE , married unknown PARHAM
1Bd: HENRY GEE
1Be: ELIZABETH GEE, married Unknown POTTS
1Bf:
CHARLES GEE born Aug 26th, 1757, died Sept 15th, 1829, married 12 Dec 1787
to SUSANNA PEEBLES b. Oct 22, 1769, died Feb 9th, 1833. Daughter of Thomas
Peebles and Mary Hancock (formerly Mary Harrison, daughter of John Harrison
and Susanna Edmonds, sister of Elizabeth Harrison, who married Capt. James
Mason of Sussex Co.) The other children were :
1Bg: JAMES GEE, 1741-1804
1Bh:
Another child who is not listed in the will but is included in several
genealogies of the Gee Family is CHAPPELLL GEE married REBECCA LUCAS, daughter
of William Lucas of Sussex Co., later lived in Northampton, N.C. He may
be a son of another one of the Gee men.
1Bi: MARY GEE, married WILLIAM HARRISON
1Bj: BOYCE GEE, married unknown POWELL
3.
HENRY GEE: repesented Sussex Co., in Virginia Convention of 1776. He received
homestead and plantation he was residing on from his father and 382 acres
on the south side of Warwick Swamp. He married FRANCES PARHAM daughter of
Ephraim and Rebecca Parham. In his will, he does not mention his children
but in the Albemarle Register, are the names of JANE GEE, JAMES GEE, and
FRANCES GEE.
47. Joanna Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1737 in Virginia and died before 1806 in Virginia, before age 69.
Joanna married John Gary on an unknown date in Virginia. John was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
General Notes: The 1815 Virginia Landowners Directory Volume Two (South Central Region) Sussex County, shows that the John Gary Senior estate had land on Pigeon Swamp, 17 miles north east of the court house.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 89 M i. William Gary was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
William married Lucy Weaver on 27 Aug 1783 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 90 M ii. Richard Gary was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
Richard married Lucy Malone on 1 Jan 1795 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 91 M iii. John Gary was born before 1806 in Virginia.
John married Sally Weaver on 5 Mar 1786 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 92 M iv. Benjamin (Ben) Gary was born before 1806 in Virginia.
Benjamin married Mary Underhill on 15 Jan 1789 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 93 M v. James Gary was born before 1806 in Virginia.
+ 94 F vi. Nancy Gary was born in 1760 in Virginia.
Nancy married Howell Underhill (c. 6 Mar 1757, d. 1795) on 1 May 1784 in Sussex County, Virginia.
+ 95 F vii. Diadamia (Didyme) Gary was born before 1806 in Virginia and died in Virginia.
Diadamia married Harris Cotton (b. 1753, d. Cir 1797) on an unknown date in Virginia.
Diadamia next married Richard Cook (b. Bef 1797) on 18 Sep 1797 in Sussex County, Virginia.
48. Peyton Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1738 in Virginia, died on an unknown date in Virginia, and was buried in Virginia.
49. Henry Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1)
was born on 3 Jan 1745 in Prince George Co., Virginia, was christened on
27 Apr 1746 in Bristol Parish Register, Pr. Geo. Co., and died before 1790
in Virginia, before age 45.
50. Mary Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1750 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died after 1806 in Virginia, after age 56.
Mary married Capt. Paul Hartwell , son of Israel Hartwell and Hanna Unknown , before 1806 in Virginia. Paul was born in Virginia and died before 22 Oct 1804 in Brunswick Co., Virginia.
General Notes: Paul Hartwell was a Capt. in the American Revolutionary War from Brunswick County.
Although
no connection has yet been documented, this Hartwell clan may be somehow
related to the Hartwell family which was earlier in Surry and Prince George
County. In the genealogy "Majors and their Marriages" by James Branch Cabell
(James City Co., b. ca 1645-April 16, 1675 married Mary Stephens, widow)
p. 132, we see the following: By his first marriage with Mary Stephens,
Capt. William Hartwell had the following children; 1) William Hartwell,
2) Henry Hartwell (dsp) married Elizabeth Rogers, 3) John Hartwell whose
will was written 9 February 1713 and recorded in Surry County, 19 May 1714,
listed a daughter Elizabeth Hartwell who married Richard Cocke (b. 1707,
d. 1772).
This Richard and Elizabeth Cocke had the following children:
Colonel. Richard Cocke, Hartwell Cocke (m Ann Ruffin, he was called "The
Distinguished"), Col. Allen Cocke, Benjamin Cocke, Martha Cocke (m Thomas
Adams), Ann Cocke (m William Acrill), Mary Cocke (m Mr. Eppes), and Tabitha
Cocke. There is an Elizabeth Cocke who is very active in land purchases
and sales with the Prince George Co. Harrison Family
1769, 23 Oct,
Brunswick County, Vol 10, p. 253: Indenture, between Paul Hartwell and Richard
and Issac Leadbetter. Leadbetter sells to Hartwell for 65 pounds, 100 acres
south side of Rattlesnake Creek, corner William Myrick line. Patented to
Leadbetter's grandfather by patent dated Williamsburg, 13 Oct 1727.
1770,
8 June, Brunswick County, Vol 10, p. 72: Indenture, Parish of Meherrin,
between Paul Hartwell and Wm. Wesson . . . Wesson sells to Hartwell 251 acres
between lands of Woolsey and Wray.
1773, Patent of land to Paul Hartwell,
1 March, Brunswick County: George the Third to all . . . in consideration
of sum of 5 shillings good and lawful money . . . Colony and Dominion of
Virginia . . . parcel or tract of land containing 13 acres lying in County
of Brunswick on the north side of Rattlesnake Creek . . . box elm on creek,
a pine on Owen Merricks corner . . . to a small ash in rocky Run. Land Office
Patents No. 41, 1772-1773, p. 285 (Reel 40)
1779, Brunswick County,
vol. 13, p. 282: Indenture between Paul Hartwell and Mary his wife and William
Randle. Hartwell sells to Randle for 510 pounds, grist mill and mill place
on Rattlesnake Creek, south side to mill pond, along meanders of the mill
pond to the mill.
1780, Patent of land to Paul Hartwell, 11 December,
Brunswick County: 22 acres, John Moore's corner on Bull Run up the meanders
to a maple in the branch then south six degrees east twenty eight poles to
a white oak Moore's and Thorps Line. Land Office Patent E, 1775-1776, 1780-1781
(v.2, p.463-930), p. 857
1783: 6th day of January, Brunswick County,
Loose Papers - Judgements 1789-90, Box 6, 4/F/13/11/4, 1789 H-L(Library of
Virginia): We the subscribers do promise to pay unto Wm. & Alexander
Harrison, exors of Richard Harrison estate deceased the sum of twenty three
pounds eleven shillings of specie on demand with lawful interest to be compiled
from the sixteenth of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one
till paid to which payment will and truly to be made our joint and several
heirs, administrators in the penal sum of forty-seven pounds two shillings
like money as witness our hands this sixth day of January. Paul Hartwell,
John Gary
1788, Brunswick County, Indenture between Paul Hartwell
and Owen Myrick. Hartwell sells to Myrick for 200 pounds, 113 acres, land
on Rattlesnake Creek, near Leadbetter's corner.
1788: 6th day of
May, Brunswick County, Loose Papers - Judgements 1789-90, Box 6, 4/F/13/11/4,
1789 H-L(Library of Virginia): Brunswick County to wit: William and Alexander
Harrison exrs of Richard Harrison, decease complain of Paul Hartwell and
John Gary defts in custody, & of a plea that they render unto them the
said plaintiffs the forty seven pounds two shillings of lawful money of Virginia
which the said defendants from the said plaintiffs unjustly detain for this,
to wit, that whereas the said defendants on the tenth day of January in the
year of our Lord 1783 by this bill obligatory, sealed with their seals to
this court now here shown, the date whereof is the name day and year acknowledged
themselves to be indebted to the said plaintiff in the ___ of twenty three
pounds, eleven shillings of like money . . . but hereto have refused to pay
the same to them.
1788: 30th day of May, Brunswick County, Loose
Papers - Judgements 1789-90, Box 6, 4/F/13/11/4, 1789 H-L(Library of Virginia):
The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Brunswick County, Greetings,
we command you as before that you take Paul Hartwell and John Gary if they
be found within your bailiwick . . . at the court house . . . on the fourth
Monday in August next to answer Wm. & Alex Harrison Exrs. Richard Harrison
dec'd of a plea of debt for 47L two shillings then damage. Drury Stith,
Clerk of our said court. Executed on Paul Hartwell and Caleb Manning, bail,
G. Harwell D.S.
1788: 24 November, Brunswick County Order Book 15,
P. 87; Wm. & Alexander Harrison exors of Richard Harrison dec, plts,
against Paul Hartwell and John Gary defts Isaac Mosley came into court and
undertook for the deft that in case they should be cast in this suit, they
should satisfy and pay the condemnation of the court or render their bodies
to person in execution for the same or that he the said Isaac Mosley would
do it for them. And thereupon the defts for Rich. Gregory then attorney
pleaded payment the plts replied and joined issue and the trial is referred
till the next court.
1789, August 27, Brunswick County, Order Book
87, p. 215: William and Alexander Harrison, Executors of Richard Harrison,
deceased . . . against . . . (in debt) Paul Hartwell and John Gary, Defts.
This day came the parties by their attorneys and . . . . . . the said defendant
relinquished his former plea and saith he cannot gainsay the Plaintiffs
action. Therefore it is considered by court that Plaintiffs recover against
Defendant Hartwell forty seven pounds, ten shillings speicia debt in declaration
mentioned and their costs by them about this suit in that behalf expended,
and said Defendant in ______ but this judgement is to be discharged by
payment of twenty three pound eleven shillings money with interest thereon
to be computed after rate of five per centum per annum from 6th day of January,
1783, till payment and costs and by consent of parties leave is given defendant
to file an injunction by November Court on given bond and security and abates
as to Gary
1791: Brunswick Land Taxes, in the Alterations section, Paul Hartwell gives,sells,?, 118 2/3 acres on May 9th to John Harrison
Brunswick
County: Will of Paul Hartwell, written 13 Sept 1804, proved 22 Oct 1804:
Son Harrison Hartwell, land where Mary now lives, wife Mary Hartwell, son
Armisted Hartwell, daughter, Nancy Hartwell, daughter Elizabeth Tarver.
Wit: Fred Lanier, William Gholson, Lewis Johnson.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 96 M i. Armstiead Hartwell was born circa 1775 in Brunswick Co, VA. and died on 23 Nov 1852 in Rutherford Co., Tenn (Murfreesboro), at age 77.
Armstiead married Martha Gholson on 26 Dec 1796 in Brunswick Co, VA.
+ 97 M ii. Harrison Hartwell was born about 1780 in Brunswick Co, VA. and died circa 1856 in Brunswick Co, VA., about age 76.
Harrison married Rebecca Lightfoot on 27 May 1819 in Brunswick Co, VA.
51. Alexander Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1753 in Virginia, died after 1815 in Sussex Co., Virginia, after age 62, and was buried in Virginia.
General Notes: 1774, 12 Dec, p. 20 Sussex
Co. Marriages: In the marriage license, Frances is recognized as the daughter
of Thomas Hobbs, deceased. Alexander is recognized as the son of Richard
Harrison and the notation, "of full age of 21 years," occurs. Sec. and witness
is Nathaniel Tomlinson. Wit: Frederick Heath and John Lessenberry
1781:
At a Court held for Sussex County, the 10th day of October 1781, the last
will and testament of Glaister Hunnicutt, deceased was exhibited in court
. . . proved by the oaths of Mary Peebles, Alexander Harrison and Shadrach
Harrison, the witnesses thereto . . . with John Massenburg, Peter Williams
and William Harrison, their securities.
1782: Virginia Census, Sussex County;
Harrison, Alexander - 2/7
1782:
Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists: Alexander Harrison - 1 (white male
above 21) /8 (negro slaves) /3 (negro slaves) /13 (Cattle)
Land Tax Records: Alexander Harrison 620 Acres, price 6f, Total 186f
1783: Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison
1/7/3/-/5/15
1784: Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison
1/-/5/3/7/14; slaves - Dublin/Frank/Dick/Cate/Will/Sulkey/ Hannah/ Binn
1785: Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison
1/-/4/4/7/10/-/1 dwelling
1786: Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison
Slaves: Dublen/Abram/Sue/Cate/Frank/Willie/Beni
1787: Virginia Census, Sussex County:
Antoney Alexander Harrison , 1 horse, mule, etc.
Alexander Harrison, 5 blacks above 16, under 21, 1 black under 16
4 horses, mules, etc., 16 cattle, 2 wheeled carriage
Fred Hobbs [Thed.?], Alexander Harrison responsible for tax
1787: Sussex Co. Land Tax: Alexander Harrison 330 acres.
1787:
Alteration: Alexander Harrison, 620 acres to be charged to Ishmael Harrison;
to Ludwell William 30 Acres; to Alexander Harrison 330 Acres.
1788: Sussex Co. Land Tax: Alexander Harrison 330 Acres
1788:
Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison, 3 white
males over 16 and under 21, 3 slaves, six horses, 2 cattle
1789: Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison, 1 white male over 16 and under 21, 4 slaves, 4 horses
1789: Sussex Co., Land Tax: Alexander Harrison, 330 Acres
1790:
Virginia Personal Property Tax for Sussex: Alexander Harrison, 2 white
males over 16 and under 21, 3 slaves, 1 horse, 3 cattle. Also Alexander
Harrison, Junr, 1 white male over 16 and under 21.
1790: Sussex Co. Land Tax, Alterations; Alexander Harrison, 330 acres to be charged to Peter Jones
1789/90:
Sussex County Deed Book "G", p. 668(381): Alexander Harrison and his wife
Frances, Shadrack Harrison and his wife Elizabeth of Sussex Co., to PETER
JONES of same. 1 October 1789. Richard Harrison, late of Prince George
Co., in his lifetime owned 670 acres on Blackwater Swamp and willed 27 March
1781 the same to the sd Alexander and Shadrack Harrison. Thus for 247 pounds,
10s. 1 moiety of the said land (335 acres), joining Warwick Swamp, Ishmael
Harrison, Blackwater Swamp, Peyton Mason, Harrison. Wit: Pleasant Hunnicut,
Peyton Mason, Robert Eldridge. 1 Oct 1789 and 7 Jan 1790. M. Bailey Clerk.
A note indicates: "Delivered Robt. Jones (son of Peter);" see also page
461 for commissioners to take the acknowledgement of Eliza, wife of said
Shadrack Harrison.
1795: Sussex Co., Deed Book H, p.388, 10 Nov 1795:
Indenture between Shadrack Harrison and Elizabeth his wife and Alexander
Harrison and Frances his wife and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co, 1st part
and Thomas Edmund Peebles, sell for 120 pounds, 100 acres, land in Co. of
Sussex, N. side of Warwick Swamp, tract of land from Richard Harrison. Wit:
Peyton Mason, Nathaniel Peebles, Wm. Clark.
1798: Sussex: Alex
Harrison buys land at public sale 166 acres (Rives land) wit: Banks Meacham,
John Moss, Thos. Hobbs, CHARLES HARRISON, Augustine Ogburn.
1799,
Sussex Co DB I/307: Alexander Harrison, indebted to John Cargill for 33
pounds, sells 1 negro man named Ben for $1.00. Wit: Thos E. Rives, Geo Rives,
Robert Belsches.
1799 Sussex DB I/315, sells to John Mason for 21 pounds, ten shillings some 13 acres bought from Rives auction.
1800 Sussex: Alex Harrison sells [Rives] land to William Harrison for $1.00
166 acres, except part to Capt. John Mason [13 acres], plus 3 negro slaves. Wit: Howell Adkins, CHARLES HARRISON Thos. Dunn
1800: Alexander Harrison on Land Tax Records: 196 Acres
1801: Alexander Harrison Missing from Property Tax Records
1806,
January: Alexander's Nephew William Harrison, son of Alexander's brother
William Harrison, files suit claiming that Alexander may have mismanaged
estate of their father Richard Harrison.
1810: Virginia Census, Sussex
Co: p. 644, Alexander Harrison; Males - 2 under 10, 1/ 45 and over; Females
- 1/ under 10, 1/ 16-26, Slaves - 2.
1815: Missing from Virginia landowners directory.
1817, March: Suit by William Harrison, nephew to Alexander, dismissed.
1820: Virginia Census - Alexander Harrison Missing.
Alexander married Frances Hobbs , daughter of Thomas Hobbs and Sarah Tomlinson , on 30 Dec 1774 in Sussex County, Virginia. Frances was born on 18 Apr 1755 in Albemarle Parish, Virginia, died circa 1799 in Sussex Co., Virginia, at age 44, and was buried in Virginia.
General Notes: See W.L. Hopkins, Sussex
County, Will Book A-F, p. 90, for the will of Nathaniel Tomlinson which mentions
niece Frances Harrison.
Francis may have died in 1799. See Sussex
deeds, book I, p. 315, Alexander Harrison and wife Frances to John Mason,
27 Apr 1799, however, Alexander Harrison to William Harrison 23 November
1799, Book I, p. 337, and Book J, p. 130, Alexander Harrison to William Mapenbury,
20 February 1801.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 98 F i. Jackey Harrison was born in Virginia.
Jackey married Biggins Tucker on 8 Mar 1800 in Sussex County, Virginia.
52. Shadrack Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1)
was born before 1759 in Prince George Co., Virginia, died before 1818 in
Prince George Co., Virginia, about age 59, and was buried in Virginia.
General Notes:
1781: At a Court held
for Sussex County, the 10th day of October 1781, the last will and testament
of Glaister Hunnicutt, deceased was exhibited in court . . . proved by the
oaths of Mary Peebles, Alexander Harrison and Shadrach Harrison, the witnesses
thereto . . . with John Massenburg, Peter Williams and William Harrison,
their securities.
1783: On a list of soldiers of the Va Line on Continental
establishment who have received certificates for the balances of their full
pay agreeable to an act of assembly passed Nov. session 1781: (212) Shadrack
Harrison, Corporal, Cavalry, by whom received: Wm. Epps, days when: Oct
24, 1783, sume:
46.2. War 4
1783: ARW payments, 212 (old book
168) Harrison, Shadrack, Corpl. Cav. received by Wm. Eps Oct 24, 1783, L46.2.-
(A list of soldiers of the VA line on continental establishment who have
received certificates for the balances of their full pay agreeable to an
act of assembly passed Nov. session 1781).
1789: July 25, p. 323;
Shadrack Harrison and Theodoric Harrison of Martins Brandon Parish, Prince
George Co. and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co. to Elizabeth Cocke of Martins
Brandon Parish for L127 a moiety of tract known as "Woodyard" devised by
the late Richard Harrison to his sons Ishmael and Charles Harrison 254 acres
bounded by Charles Harrison, Thomas and Edward Hobbs, Lands of James Cocke
dec'd. and line of Joseph Glover dec'd. Witness: Carter Brockwell, Edward
Smith, William Baile, Rec: 13 Oct 1789
1789: Dec. 20, p. 191; Shadrack
Harrison of Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George Co., and Ishmael Harrison
of Sussex Co. to Elizabeth Cocke of Prince George Co. for L70 for which the
Harrisons are indebted to Elizabeth Cocke, 200 acres in Martins Brandon Parish
being a moiety of a 400 acres tract devised by the late Richard Harrison
in his will to his sons Ishmael and Charles known as the "Woodyard" which
Shadrack Harrison received in exchange for other land from his brother Ishmael.
Wit: Richard Bailey, Theodoric Harrison, Edward Smith
1789-90:
Sussex County Deed Book "G", p. 668(381): Alexander Harrison and his wife
Frances, Shadrack Harrison and his wife Elizabeth of Sussex Co., to Peter
Jones of same. 1 October 1789. Richard Harrison, late of Prince George
Co., in his lifetime owned 670 acres on Blackwater Swamp and willed 27 March
1781 the same to the sd Alexander and Shadrack Harrison. Thus for 247 pounds,
10s. 1 moiety of the said land (335 acres), joining Warwick Swamp, Ishmael
Harrison, Blackwater Swamp, Peyton Mason, Harrison. Wit: Pleasant Hunnicut,
Peyton Mason, Robert Eldridge. 1 Oct 1789 and 7 Jan 1790. M. Bailey Clerk.
A note indicates: "Delivered Robt. Jones (son of Peter);" see also page
461 for commissioners to take the acknowledgement of Eliza, wife of said
Shadrack Harrison.
1795: Sussex Co., Deed Book H/388, 10 Nov 1795:
Indenture between Shadrack Harrison and Elizabeth his wife and Alexander
Harrison and Frances his wife and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co, 1st part
and Thomas Edmund Peebles, sell for 120 pounds, 100 acres, land in Co. of
Sussex, N. side of Warwick Swamp, tract of land from Richard Harrison. Wit:
Peyton Mason, Nathaniel Peebles, Wm. Clark.
1795: See Sussex County
Deed Book H, p. 390, 20 December 1795: Alex and wife Frances & Shadrack
and wife Betsy to Ishmael Harrison . . .
1809: Prince George County,
Surveyor's Records 1794-1824: p. 173. Surveyed for Wallace Morison, 525
acres including 100 sold to Harrison, bounded by Wm. Avery, Thomas's, Nathaniel
Mark Warthen, Mill Run, Store House Landing. Benj. Stephens and Isaac Donaldson,
May 1809.
p. 177. Surveyed for John Allison 525 acres he purchased of
Wallace Morison and Shadrack Harrison, next to land called Thomas's, Watkins,
The Mill Run, Isaac Donaldson and Randal Avery. 26 May 1809
1810
Virginia Census, PGC: Shadrack Harrison, (121) p. 266, Males - 2 under 10,
2/ 10-16, 2/ 16-26, 1/ 45 and over; Females - 3/ under 10, 1/ 26-45
1820
Virginia Census, PGC: Shadrack M. Harrison (889), Males - 1m/ 16-26, 1f/
16-26, Agricultural - 3, Slaves - 1m/ 0-14, 1m/ 14-26, 1f/ 14-26
1811: PGC Feb Court : p. 12, Peter Baird chooses James H. Baird his guardian with Theodorick and Shadrack Harrison, security.
1815:
On the 1815 Va. Landowners Directory Volume One Central Region, Prince George
County, there is a Shederack Harrison, east of Powels Creek, 12 miles east
of the Court House.
1816: last appearance on the Prince George Personal
Property Tax list. He died before 1818, Prince George surveys 1794-1824,
p. 292.
Shadrack married Elizabeth (Betsy) Hobbs on 5 Aug 1785 in Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. Elizabeth was born in Virginia and died after Dec 1795 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
Marriage Notice: Isle Of Wight Co. Minister Wm. Hubbard, Parish of Newport, p. 393,
Children from this marriage were:
+ 99 M i. Shadrack M. Harrison was born circa 1795 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died before 1846 in Prince George Co., Virginia, before age 51.
Shadrack married Ann (Nancy) Bailey (b. Cir 1797, d. 1 Sep 1857) on 27 Apr 1820 in Surry Co., VA.
+ 100 M ii. Zachariah Harrison was born circa 1790 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died in Sep 1853 in Prince George Co., Virginia, at age 63.
Zachariah married Elizabeth Ann Edwards on 8 Apr 1843 in Isle Of Wight Co.
+ 101 M iii. Thomas Wright Harrison was born in 1799 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died on 3 Dec 1858 in Prince George Co., Virginia, at age 59.
Thomas married Frances Beveredge (d. Bef 1841) 2/3 December 1823 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
Thomas next married Mary Peter Harrison (b. 1829) before 1850 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
+ 102 M iv. Collier H. Harrison was born circa 1780-1790 and died circa 1842, at age 62.
Collier married Martha Andrews on 12 Jun 1822 in Sussex Co. Virginia.
+ 103 M v. Alexander Harrison was born circa 1806 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died circa 1888-1889 in Prince George Co., Virginia, at age 82.
Alexander married Mary Boisseau circa 1832 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
+ 104 F vi. Elizabeth A Harrison was born circa 1816-1817.
Elizabeth married E. A. Whitmore on an unknown date.
Shadrack next married Lucy Unknown after Dec 1785 in Virginia.
General Notes: From General Index to deeds,
1804-1859, Prince George County: Lucy Harrison relinquishment of adm., Deed
Book 6, p. 418 (Book covers 1814-17 and the last reference is for p. 534
so this must date to ca. 1817.)
Lucy Harrison from Dunn, Deed
Book 7, p. 53 (book 7 covers 1817-`9), this is the fourth from last reference
in the book and no doubt refers to her purchase of 80 acres from James Dunn
which appears in the 1819 land tax. Lucy Harrison 80 acres, Baugh by deed,
Land Tax, Prince George County: 1828, this land described as west
of Ward's Creek adj. Thomas W. Harrison, 16 miles east; 1834 land conveyed
to Alexander Harrison by Lucy Harrison by deed; 1841 land described as 15
miles east, conveyed to Robert Harrison by Alexander Harrison and others;
1842, same entry as above "A. Harrison and others."
Lucy Harrison was probably living in Alexander's household in 1840, where a white female is listed aged 60-70
53. Theodorick Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1)
was born before 1763 in Prince George Co., Virginia, died before Dec 1813
in Prince George Co., Virginia, about age 50, and was buried in Virginia.
General Notes: 1782: Theodorick signed
the 1782 Prince George County Legislative Petition (see General Assembly
Records, Prince George County at the Library of Virginia).
1787:
Prince George Deeds: 5 December 1787, p. 171. Indenture between Ishmael
Harrison of Sussex and Theodorick Harrison of PGC, 40 pounds, paid by Theodorick
for 25 acres, land given by father Richard Harrison, Wit: Charles Harrison,
John Edwards, Pleasant Harrison, recorded 8 Jul 1788
1789: July 25,
p. 323; Shadrack Harrison and Theodoric Harrison of Martins Brandon Parish,
Prince George Co. and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co. to Elizabeth Cocke of
Martins Brandon Parish for L127 a moiety of tract known as "Woodyard" devised
by the late Richard Harrison to his sons Ishmael and Charles Harrison 254
acres bounded by Charles Harrison, Thomas and Edward Hobbs, Lands of James
Cocke dec'd. and line of Joseph Glover dec'd. Witness: Carter Brockwell,
Edward Smith, William Baile, Rec: 13 Oct 1789
1789: Dec. 5, p. 171;
Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co. to Theodorick Harrison of Prince George Co.,
for L20, 250 acres being part of greater tract given Ishmael Harrison by
voucher of his father Richard Harrison called "Woodyard". Wit: Charles
Harrison, John Edwards, Pleasant Harrison, Rec. 5 Jul 1789
1810: Virginia Census, PGC: (126) Theodorick Harrison; Males - 1/ 10-16, 3/ 16-26, 1/ 45 and over. Females - 0, 9 slaves
1820
Virginia Census, PGC: Theodorick C. Harrison; Males - 1/ 26-45, Females
- 1/ 10-16, 1/ 16-26, Agricultural 2, Slaves - 1m/ 45+, 1f/ 0-14, 1f/ 26-45
1811: PGC Feb Court; p. 12, Peter Baird chooses James H. Baird his guardian with Theodorick and Shadrack Harrison, security.
1813:
December, Prince George County Miscellany, 1711-1814, p. 405. Herbert
Harrison and Peyton Harrison granted administration of the estate of Theodorick
Harrison dec'd with Ishmael Harrison, Edward H. Neblett, Benjamin Harrison,
Jr., and Collier H. Harrison, Security.
p. 420, Edmund, Colin
and Theodorick Harrison, children of Theodorick Harrison, dec'd, v. Herbert
and Peyton Harrison, Adm'rs. of Theodorick Harrison, and Carter B. Harrison,
an infant, by Peyton Harrison, his guardian and next friend. Court orders
the estate to be equally divided among the children.
1815: On the
1815 Va. Landowners Directory Volume one, Central Region, Prince George County,
there is a Theodore Harrison estate 12 miles east of the Court House, 13
miles east of the Court House.
Theodorick married (name unknown).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 105 M i. Edmund N. Harrison was born circa 1793 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died circa 1869 in Prince George Co., Virginia, at age 76.
Edmund married Martha Ann Unknown on an unknown date.
+ 106 M ii. Colin B. Harrison was born in Virginia and died before 1836 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
Colin married Unknown on an unknown date.
+ 107 M iii. Theodorick P. Harrison was born circa 1793 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
Theodorick married Susan Bailey on 11 Mar 1818 in Surry Co., VA.
+ 108 M iv. Carter B. Harrison was born circa 1793-1800 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
Carter married (name unknown) on an unknown date.
+ 109 M v. Herbert Harrison was born before 1792 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
+ 110 M vi. Peyton Harrison was born c a 1780-1790 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died circa 1835 in Prince George Co., Virginia.
54. Ishmael Harrison (Richard4, William Junior3, William Senior2, William Harrison, First1) was born circa 1765 in Prince George Co., Virginia and died in Dec 1842 in Sussex County, Virginia, at age 77.
General Notes:
1787: Prince George
County, Will & Deed Book for 1787-1792, p. 171: 5 December 1787, Ishmael
Harrison of Sussex County to Theodorick Harrison of Prince George County,
for 20 pounds, sell 25 acres being part of that tract called the Woodyard.
Wit: Charles Harrison, John Edwards, Pleasant Harrison. Recorded 8 July
1788.
1789: July 25, p. 323; Shadrack Harrison and Theodoric Harrison
of Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George Co. and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex
Co. to Elizabeth Cocke of Martins Brandon Parish for L127 a moiety of tract
known as "Woodyard" devised by the late Richard Harrison to his sons Ishmael
and Charles Harrison 254 acres bounded by Charles Harrison, Thomas and Edward
Hobbs, Lands of James Cocke dec'd. and line of Joseph Glover dec'd. Witness:
Carter Brockwell, Edward Smith, William Baile, Rec: 13 Oct 1789
1789:
Dec. 5, p. 171; Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co. to Theodorick Harrison of
Prince George Co., for L20, 250 acres being part of greater tract given Ishmael
Harrison by voucher of his father Richard Harrison called "Woodyard". Wit:
Charles Harrison, John Edwards, Pleasant Harrison, Rec. 5 Jul 1789.
1789:
Dec. 20, p. 191; Shadrack Harrison of Martins Brandon Parish, Prince George
Co., and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co. to Elizabeth Cocke of Prince George
Co. for L70 for which the Harrisons are indebted to Elizabeth Cocke, 200
acres in Martins Brandon Parish being a moiety of a 400 acres tract devised
by the late Richard Harrison in his will to his sons Ishmael and Charles
known as the "Woodyard" which Shadrack Harrison received in exchange for
other land from his brother Ishmael. Wit: Richard Bailey, Theodoric Harrison,
Edward Smith
1795: Sussex Co., Deed Book H/388, 10 Nov 1795: Indenture
between Shadrack Harrison and Elizabeth his wife and Alexander Harrison and
Frances his wife and Ishmael Harrison of Sussex Co, 1st part and Thomas Edmund
Peebles, sell for 120 pounds, 100 acres, land in Co. of Sussex, N. side of
Warwick Swamp, tract of land from Richard Harrison. Wit: Peyton Mason, Nathaniel
Peebles, Wm. Clark.
1810 Virginia Census, Sussex Co.: Ishmael Harrison;
Males - 2/ 10-16, 1/ 16-26, 1/ 26-45, Females - 3/ under 10, 1/ 10-16, 1/
26-45, all others - 1, Slaves - 1
1813: In Sussex County is recorded
a deed, 2 January 1813, by Glaister Hunnicutt, to James Myrick . .