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Methodist Mecklenburg Circuit Congregations Database, Mecklenburg, VA circa 1835 – 1876

The link below will take you to a compilation of eight biographical and historical accounts of this Francis Poythress.  These are fascinating accounts.   There are more sources of documentation but these are the most substantial I’ve identified so far.  Supplemental documents will be added as the study of Rev. Francis Poythress progresses. http://poythress.org/early-virginia-studies/archive-library-collection-compilations/biographical-sketches-of-francis-poythress-18th-century-pioneer-of-methodism/ The Methodist historical archives are housed at Pace University in New Jersey — I’ve seen no indication that Poythress family researchers posting to our list have explored possible early correspondences, etc.   A “Francis Poythress” biographical file exists but we do not yet know the scope or nature of the contents beyond the generic description of the biographical files (see below). The Biographical File Collection contains folders of information largely on historic and current Methodist figures. The file listing also includes the names of non-Methodists. The files contain basic biographical information though largely newspaper clippings, book…

Biographic Compilation by Mike Tutor, circa 2019 Rev. Francis Poythress (c. 1732 – 1818), of VA, later KY, son of Gentleman Francis Poythress, 5husband of Mary Peterson, 5th Generation  The Reverend Francis Poythress was born in Virginia of a wealthy family and later inherited a large estate. He appears to have lived in Virginia until 1787 when he was designated the presiding Elder of the Kentucky circuit. Francis Poythress had a mental breakdown in 1800. He had two sisters living in Kentucky. One of those sisters was Susannah Poythress Prior. We know that this Kentucky branch of the family continued to have ties to family and land in Virginia. The other sister was Elizabeth Poythress Peniston. Personal description Foster Ockerman, Jr., in his First United Methodist Church History,” gave a short biography of the Preacher, Francis Poythress, the Elder. Francis Poythress was about five feet, eight inches tall and heavily…

Biographic Compilation by Mike Tutor, circa 2019 Francis Poythress, Sr. (c. 1677 – c. 1752), son of Major Francis Poythress, 3rd Generation R. Bolling Batte regarding Francis Poythress 4. Francis Poythress (Mary 1) was born ABT 1630 in [(P_1) D] Called “Major”, and died ABT 1688 in VA. He married Rebecca Coggin, daughter of John Coggin and Bland. She was born BET 1630 AND 1660, and died in VA. Children of Francis Poythress and Rebecca Coggin are: 18 i. Francis Poythress was born BEF 1688 in [(P-1) DA], and died AFT 1738 in Lived in Surry County, Virginia. + 19 ii. Anne Poythress was born BEF 1682 in VA [(P-1) DB], and died AFT 1733 in Living 1733. + 20 iii. Rebecca Poythress was born BEF 1683 in VA [(P-1) DD]. 21 iv. Thomas Poythress was born ABT 1683 in VA [(P-1) DE], and died ABT 1750. + 22 v….

Biographic Compilation by Mike Tutor, circa 2019 Francis Poythress (c. 1707-1738), son of Capt. John Poythress, Jr., 4th Generation R. Bolling Batte on Francis Poythress 22. John Poythress (Francis Poythress 2, Mary 1) was born BEF 1688 in VA [(P_1) DC], and died ABT 1724. He married Mary. She died AFT 1724. Children of John Poythress and Mary              are: i. John Poythress was born BEF 1724 in ~Virginia [(P_1) DCA]. ii. Elizabeth Poythress was born BEF 1724 in VA [(P_1) DCD]. iii. Rebecca Poythress was born BEF 1724 in VA [(P_1) DCE]. iv. Anne Poythress was born BEF 1724 in VA [(P_1) DCF]. + 78 v. Francis Poythress was born 1707 in ~Virginia [(P_1) DCD], and died ABT 1729. 79 vi. William Poythress was born AFT 1717 in VA [(P_1) DCC]. 78. Francis Poythress (John Poythress 3, Francis Poythress 2, Mary 1) was born 1707 in ~Virginia [(P_1) DCD],…

Atkinson, John, 1835-1897. Centennial History of American Methodism, Inclusive of Its Ecclesiastical Organization In 1784 And Its Subsequent Development Under the Superintendency of Francis Asbury: With Sketches of the Character And History of All the Preachers Known to Have Been Memebers of the Christmas Conference; Also, an Appendix, Showing the Numerical Position of the Methodist Episcopal Church As Compared With the Other Leadng Evangelical Denominations In the Cities of the United States; And the Condition of the Educational Work of the Church New York: Phillips & Hunt , 1884. (pp 419-20) FRANCIS POYTHRESS. Of Mr. Poythress’s early years little is known. He was born about the year 1745. He, probably, was a native of Virginia, where he was converted in his early manhood. He in- herited a considerable estate and became dissipated. He was led to repentance by the conversation and reproof of a lady of elevated position in society. He began…

Biographic Compilation by Mike Tutor, circa 2019 Colonel Peter Poythress (1730-1787), of Branchester, Prince George County, Burgess, 4th Generation R. Bolling Batte regarding Peter Poythress [281 Peter Poythress (1715-1785), m. c. 1756 Elizabeth Bland (1733-1792), daughter of Richard and Anne (Poythress 271) Bland of “Jordans,” Prince George County. Peter Poythress resided at “Branchester” in Prince George. He represented that county in all sessions of the House of Burgesses from 1768 through the last in 1776. He was also a member of both the 1775 and 1776 conventions. Peter and Elizabeth (Bland) Poythress had one son and eight daughters, through whom they have many descendants. [Observation with respect to the supposedly “legendary” nine Misses Poythress, all daughters of Peter Poythress of Branchester and all married: Three of the daughters (Sally, Agnes, and Jane) had 28 children between them. Only one daughter (Lucy) is shown with “no issue” and Mr. Batte’s document…

Below are four land grants to Francis Poythress and other trustees of Bethel Academy in Kentucky. These records are in the Virginia and Old Kentucky Patent Series accessible via the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Land Office Non-military registers and land records database. The link is immediately below followed by images of each land grant and a downloadable PDF file link/full screen viewer. Kentucky Secretary of State Document Database View full screen and/or download View full screen and/or download View full screen and/or download View full screen and/or download

This draft database of select early Virginia families is based almost entirely on the work of the late R. Bolling Batte (RBB). View the index cards –my major source–online at the Library of Virginia (LVA). Consult the cards for Mr. Batte’s original sources. Study focuses on Francis Poythress’s family among the first families of colonial Virginia. Corrections and comments are welcomed at  dp–cd@excite.com.  Chart A – Spreadsheet Summary by Lyn P. Baird PDF Files of R. Bolling Batte’s Poythress Charts A & B — Compiled by Diana Diamond BATTE-CHART-A BATTE-CHART-B Diana Diamond’s ‘Enhanced’ Poythress Family Virginia Chart  *Includes additional family and index card reference letters. Some Early Virginia Families by Diana Diamond (with Gedcom) Mary (Unknown) Poythress Wynne’s Descendants Trial Chart of the Descendants of Francis Poythress Transcription and notes based on trial chart prepared April 1977 by R. Bolling Batte by John M. Poythress Francis Poythress ( – c. 1650) m. Mary_____;…

Biographic Compilation by Mike Tutor, circa 2019 Capt. Wm. Poythress (1753-1794), of Flowerdew 100, Cont’l. Army Off., s. of Joshua Poythress, 5th Generation R. Bolling Batte regarding William Poythress [211 2 William Poythress (c. 1753-1794 Pr. Geo.), m. Mary Gilliam, daughter of John and Jane (Henry) Gilliam, of Prince George County. William Poythress was a captain in the Continental Army during the Revolution. He was the principle beneficiary of the 1779 will of Thomas Epes 132 32. In 1790, William Poythress deeded to William S. Peachy the same 300 acres of Flowerdew Hundred, previously mentioned, that John Hardyman had conveyed by deed of gift to the first Joshua Poythress and had by the latter been devised to the second Joshua, who had, in turn, devised the same to his son William, the present grantor. William also owned a tract of 863 acres on Simmons Branch upon which he had been…

John Atkinson (1884). History of American Methodism, Inclusive of Its Ecclesiastical Organization In 1784 And Its Subsequent Development Under the Superintendency of Francis Asbury: With Sketches of the Character And History of All the Preachers Known to Have Been Members of the Christmas Conference; Also, an Appendix, Showing the Numerical Position of the Methodist Episcopal Church As Compared With the Other Leading Evangelical Denominations In the Cities of the United States; And the Condition of the Educational Work of the Church. New York: Phillips & Hunt. Digitized Public Domain Copy of Book Pages and Passages Mentioning Francis Poythress Biographical Passage:  Of Mr. Poythress’s early years little is known. He was born about the year 1745. He, probably, was a native of Virginia, where he was converted in his early manhood. He inherited a considerable estate and became dissipated. He was led to repentance by the conversation and reproof of a…

George Carrington Mason. The William and Mary Quarterly. Vol. 23, No. 3 (Jul., 1943), pp. 249-271 This detailed history mentions Lt. Francis Poythress, John Poythress and William Poythress in different contexts. It also mentions Rev. Devereux Jarratt, rector of Bath Parish who reportedly mentored Rev. Francis Poythress. This article will prove very helpful for anyone interested in developing a better understanding of the early colonial period and the evolution of geographic boundaries we see referenced in land records, wills and other historical documents. The journal article can be read online via the JSTOR portal. If you have a library membership you may be able to download the article at no charge. https://www.jstor.org/stable/1922007

Poythress Surname Graves in Find A Grave Database Directory of Poythress surname (not variants) included in the online Find A Grave database. Researchers should consult the Find A Grave site for cemetery information (if known), photographs and related documentation and searches for surname variants. The Find A Grave database is crowd sourced by volunteers and may include inaccuracies and often does not include all graves in cemetery locations. Family researchers are able to submit documentation, corrections and photographs to the Find A Grave database. This concise directory is a research tool for sorting and filtering based on specific search terms of interest. It does not replicate all the search fields and documentation found on the Find A Grave site. [Example: this table could be used to select a subset of graves (use FilterTable) based on the burial Location being Not Given and then sorting by Name.] Last updated: April, 2021…

PDF Document Version: LVA Rev War Military Certificates Date : 08/03/2017 Record number :         1 Title                Poythress, Willliam. Gen. note            Rank: Captain Lieutenant. Data quality note    Military certificate number: LO 1878. Other Format         Available on microfilm. Virginia Land Office. Military Certificates, reels 1-38. Biog./Hist. Note     After examining and approving documentation of Revolutionary War military service, the governor issued a certificate on which the Land Office register subsequently issued a warrant for bounty lands. The certificates are printed forms filled in with the name of the individual, his rank, whether he served in a state or a continental line unit, and the length of such service. The original certificates are dated, signed, and filed in individual folders along with any supplemental papers presented with the claim other than those actually proving military service. The certificates were numbered 1-9926 and cover the period July 14, 1782 – August 5, 1876. Related Work         The…

The excerpt below is from A History of Methodism in Kentucky, by Rev. W.E. Arnold. Arnold, William Erastus. Louisville, Ky., The Pentecostal Pub. Co. Herald press, 1935 “We pause with reverence before the name of Francis Poythress. Among the eight pioneers of Methodism in Kentucky and Tennessee in the year 1788, the name of Francis Poythress stands pre-eminent.” Francis Poythress Kentucky Methodist Link to 34 references to Francis Poythress in this book.