Biographic Compilation by Mike Tutor, circa 2019
Mr. Robert Poythress (1690-1743), of Prince George County, 3rd Generation
R. Bolling Batte regarding Robert Poythress
28 Robert Poythress (1690 – c. 1747), m. Elizabeth, last name unknown. Robert left a will dated 24 May 1743, now lost, but quoted from in a deed given by his daughter Tabitha in 1793.284 Jane Poythress. Supposedly married John Baird. He came from Scotland c. 1750 and settled at City Point.285 Tabitha Poythress (1725 – 1805), m. 1742 Henry Randolph (1721 – 1771) of Chesterfield County, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Epes 121 5) Randolph.
There were eight children. In 1793, Tabitha made a deed conveying her interest in some slaves to Henry Archer. The deed recited that her father Robert Poythress 28 had by his will dated 24 May 1743 left some slaves to his wife (Tabitha’s mother) and after his wife’s death the slaves were to go in (sic) his (Robert’s) three sons, Robert, Peter, and William, and to such of his daughters that were at that time unmarried.286 Elizabeth Poythress m. John Gilliam.][16. Robert Poythress (John Poythress2, Mary ______1) was born 1690 in ~Virginia [(P_1) BH], and died ABT 1747 in ~ Virginia, will in 1743. He married Elizabeth ______. She was born in [(P_1) BH (W)].Children of Robert Poythress and Elizabeth ______ are:+ 50 i. Peter Poythress was born 1715 in VA of “Branchester” [(P_1) BHA] [142 CAB], and died 1785 in ~Virginia.51 ii. Robert Poythress was born BET 1715 AND 1747 in [(P_1) BHB], and died JAN 1782 in Possible Date, no source.52 iii. William Poythress was born BEF 1745 in [(P_1) BHC].+ 53 iv. Jane Poythress was born BET 1715 AND 1747 in VA [(P_1) BHD] [some doubt about children].+ 54 v. Tabitha Poythress was born BET 1715 AND 1747 in VA, and died 1805.55 vi. Elizabeth Poythress was born BET 1715 AND 1747 in ~Virginia. She married John Gilliam AFT 1748. He was born 1712 in England [came with brothers], and died 1772 in “Puddledock”, Prince George County, Virginia.]
Family
Robert Poythress was born in 1690, in Charles City County, the son of John Poythress and Christian Peebles. He married Elizabeth (Cocke?) prior to 1720, possibly the daughter of James Cocke and Elizabeth Pleasants. Their children were (1) Elizabeth (c. 1720-c. 1788), who married John Gilliam; (2) Robert (c. 1722-1/1782); (3) Agnes (c. 1723-), who married 1st Samuel Harwood and 2nd Benjamin Cocke, the son of Thomas Cocke and Katherine Holt; (4) Peter (4/2/1724-12/19/1787), who married Elizabeth Bland, the daughter of Richard Bland and Anne Poythress; (5) Mary Ann (c.1725-), who married (John) Minge; (6) Tabitha (c. 1726-9/17/1805), who married Henry Randolph, the son of Henry Randolph and Elizabeth Epes; (7) William (c. 1737-1783), who married Elizabeth; (8) Jane (c. 1732-1805), who married John Baird; and, (9) Susanna (c. 1734-), who married William Hall, the son of Robert Hall and Martha Pleasants. Robert died before September 13, 1743.
Daughter, Tabitha Poythress
In Chesterfield County, the Will of Henry Randolph, deceased, June 17, 1769.Give to my son, John Randolph, 1,000 acres called “Plantation” on which testator lived.Give to William Randolph, land called Rich Neck.Give to my sons, Peter Randolph and Thomas Randolph, all of his lands, in Amelia County, equally.Give to my son, Robert Randolph, £s20 500.Give to my son Richard Randolph £500.Give to all my children my personal property and slaves equally. Direct that my unmarried children shall be maintained out of the profits of the estate. Executrix, my wife. Executors, Major Peter Poythress, John Gilliam, Sr., John Gilliam, Jr.The witnesses were Henry Featherstone, William Dyson and John Ratcliffe.[Tabitha Poythress Randolph (1725-1805), the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Poythress, married Henry Randolph (1720/1-1771), the son of Henry Randolph and Elizabeth Epes. Major Peter Poythress (1733-1787), was the son of Robert Poythress, and brother of Tabitha Poythress Randolph. Elizabeth Poythress married John Gilliam.]
September 7, 1773, in Chesterfield County, John Randolph, Gentleman, and Mrs. Tabitha Randolph, widow of Henry Randolph, deceased, of Chesterfield County, deed to Thomas Cogbill, of the same County, 161 acres, adjoining said Randolph’s and said Cogbill.
In 1775, in Chesterfield County, allotment of dower to Tabitha Randolph, widow and relict of Henry Randolph, deceased, 400 acres of land, 8 negroes, a horse and mare, 6 head of cattle, 28 hogs, all in Amelia County; 6 negroes, 2 beds with furniture, 10 silver teaspoons, all in Chesterfield County.
May 31, 1775, in Chesterfield County, Tabitha Randolph, of Chesterfield County, widow and relict of Henry Randolph, late of said County, deceased, deed to John Randolph, eldest son of the said Henry Randolph, deceased, 100 acres, being her dower.
Daughter, Agnes Poythress
December, 1745, in the Charles City County court, the Will of Samuel Harwood, Gentleman, deceased, was presented by Agnes Harwood, one of the executors, and proved by Peter Fontain, Robert Poythress and Mary Ann Minge. [Mary Ann Poythress Minge was Agnes Poythress Harwood’s sister.]
Inheritance
December 11, 1712, the Will of Robert’s father, John Poythress, Sr., of Prince George County, was proved by John Winningham, Peter Leeth and William Stainback. John Poythress, Sr., had appointed his half-brothers, Thomas Wynne and Joshua Wynne, and his friend, William Stainback, to divide his estate. He appointed Robert’s mother, Christian, and Robert’s oldest brother, John Poythress, to be executors of his Will. He gave his son, Robert, 300 acres of land at the Indian Swamp, 50 acres of land on the lower side of the Indian Swamp, two negroes, Tom and young Sarah, and an equal share of his moveable estate.Professional LifeIn 1713, Robert Poythress was accused of furnishing ammunition to the Indians.Civic ActivitiesJanuary 6, 1715, in Prince George County, in the action of trespassing, Arthur Biggins versus William Short, Robert Poythress and Edward Epes were jurymen.
June 14, 1720, in Prince George County, John Poythress, Robert Poythress and John Woodlief were sworn vestrymen of Westover parish.
January 11, 1721, Joshua Poythress, 400 pounds tobacco for killing four wolves; John Gilliam, Sr., 200 pounds tobacco for killing two wolves; Robert Poythress, John Poythress, John Gilliam, Jr., and Richard Pace, 100 pounds each for killing one wolf respectively.
May 30, 1731, in Bristol parish, returns of the processioning for the year 1731. John Fitzgerald and Robert Poythress none attending but John Butler.
April 8, 1738, and in March, 1739, Robert Poythress was named foreman of a Grand Jury.
May 9, 1738, in the Prince George County court, William Poythress, gentleman, pursuant to the directions of the Act of Assembly concerning Juries, empaneled and swore a Grand Jury composed of William Batte, Joshua Poythress, Robert Poythress, Edward Wyatts, Joseph Thomas, John Holloway, Charles Anderson, William Cureton, John Jones, William Bonner, William Martin, Drury Oliver, Daniel Jackson, Peter Leath, Richard Simpson, John Womack, Thomas Farreld, James Baugh, Bernard Lyke and John Livesay who having received their charge, were sent out, and soon after returned into court, and made their report as follows, viz: We find Ward’s Creek Bridge to be out of repair. William Batte, foreman.
August 15, 1739, in the Prince George County court, in the action of trespass for Assault and Battery brought by Robert Hudson against James Moody for £10 current money damages by means of the defendant beating, wounding and evilly treating the plaintiff at the parish of Bristol in this county on January 9, 1738, and other enormities to the said plaintiff with force and arms; then and there doing against the peace; as in the declaration set forth. The defendant by his attorney appeared and by his attorney pleaded not guilty and for trial put himself upon the county and the plaintiff in like manner, whereupon a jury was empaneled and labored to try the matter in issue, by name Richard Taylor, Joshua Poythress, Robert Poythress, Thomas Poythress, Charles Poythress, John Sturdivant, Joseph Simmons, A. Graham Toney, Joshua Wynne, William Parsons, Timothy Lamar, and William Batte who, having heard the evidence and allegations of the attorneys, received their charge, were sent out, and soon afterward returned into court and brought in their verdict “We find for the plaintiff forty shillings current money” which verdict makes motion of the plaintiff’s attorney recorded and it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the aforesaid sum of forty shillings being his damages by the jurors aforesaid in names aforesaid assessed together with costs and an attorney’s fee Als: Exeo.
August 15, 1739, in the Prince George County court, in the case of John Cox versus Henry Fitz for debt, a jury was empaneled as follows: Robert Poythress, John Poythress, Charles Poythress, among others, who found for the plaintiff.
November 13, 1739, it was ordered that the following be summoned to court to answer the presentments of the grand jury: Katherine Harrison, Robert Poythress, John Avery, John Brown and William Stuard.
In December, 1739, presentments of the grand jury, names jurors, for miscellaneous offenses, among which was: It was ordered that Robert Poythress be summoned to appear at the next Court to answer the presentments of the Grand Jury.
February 12, 1740, in the Prince George County court, Robert Poythress having been presented by the last grand jury, December, 1739, for not keeping the road in repair of which he was overseer and being summoned and called, appeared in court and made his excuses and was acquitted. Court Cases June 11, 1716, in the Prince George County court, in the action pending between Edward Burball and Robert Poythress, neither party appearing was dismissed.
In 1716, in the Prince George County court, James Thweatt, assignee of David Duke, complained that Hubbard Gibson was indebted to him as assignee for 16 well dressed doe skins, by bill dated July 11, 1711, and that he had unlawfully departed this county. Hubbard’s estate was therefore attached for one iron pot and a pair of andirons. Gibson did not appear and the judgement was confirmed. The goods were to be appraised by Robert Poythress, William Batte, George Rives and Edward Mitchell, and they were to report to the next court.
April 9, 1717, the Sheriff returned the account of Hubbard Gibson, attached for James Thweatt, 1 iron pott at £1/19/4, that was appraised by William Batte, Robert Poythress and Edward Mitchell.
August 13, 1717, in the Prince George court, in the petition for an acre of land opposite his acre on Baley’s Run, to build a mill, on land of the heirs of Joseph Holycross, deceased, Martha Holycross, mother of the said heirs, gave permission. It was ordered that Robert Poythress and Edward Mitchell lay out an acre. John Peterson was to pay for the land.
April 14, 1719, Henry Batte made oath that Thomas Harwell, deceased, died intestate, and was granted administration of his estate. John Poythress, Robert Poythress, John Fitzgerald and Edward Mitchell were to take inventory. On the same date, Joshua Poythress, Robert Poythress, John Fitzgerald and Edward Mitchell were nominated and appointed to appraise the estate of Thomas Harwell, deceased, and make report of their proceedings therein to the next court when Henry Batte, the administrator, thereof was ordered to return the inventory.
May 12, 1719, Robert Poythress and Edward Mitchell, who were appointed to lay and value one acre of land lying on the Balys River, and belonging to the land of Joseph Holycross, deceased, for John Peterson’s convenience to build a water Mill and to make a report of their proceedings which was ordered to be recorded and was accordingly truly recorded as follows; viz: [copy blotted] Prince George County.
In March, 1738, in the Prince George County court, in the action of accounts brought by Robert Poythress against Francis Haddon for £20 damage of the same because of the defendant denying to account for sundry goods and merchandise, viz., 398 gallons of rum, 478 pounds of Muscovado(?) sugar and 50 gallons of malt also belonging to the said Robert Poythress and by him delivered to the said Francis who was his bailiff and receiver from the 15th day of April, 1734 till February 1736, to merchandise and profit with at the parish of Bristol in this county for the use benefit and advantage of the said Robert as in his declaration is not for this the defendant by his attorney having pleaded that he never was the Bailiff or Receiver of the plaintiff’s and the plaintiff joining in the issue at the last court a jury was empaneled and sworn to try the same, who having heard the evidence, and received their charge, were sent out and soon after returned into court, and brought in their verdict that they found that the defendant was Bailiff and Receiver which verdict was then recorded and after special Bail given by the defendant, William Stark, Frances Eppes, and George Gordon or any two of them were appointed to hear and take the accounts of the said parties and were ordered to make report of their proceedings therein to this court pursuant therein to the said William Stark, Francis Eppes and George Gordon made their report, which on the motion of the plaintiff’s attorney was recorded, as follows pursuant to an Order of the Court: We the Sub-jurors make in order to state and settle the amounts between Robert Poythress and Francis Haddon at which time the said Poythress and Haddon appeared before us, but the said Haddon refused to produce any amount March 6, 1737. William Stark, Francis Eppes and George Gordon therefore on the motion of the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant £20 being the damages in the Declaration mentioned by means of the defendants refusing to account as aforesaid together with Costs and Attorney’s Fee, Als: Exeo.
In June, 1738, in the Prince George County court, on the Fieri Facias awarded Robert Poythress on his judgement obtained against William Poythress and Francis Poythress, executors, of the last Will and Testament of John Fitzgerald, deceased, Miles Thweatt, one of the under-Sheriffs, of this court made the above return which was recorded.
In July, 1738, in the Prince George County court, by virtue of this writ to me directed, I have taken the within named Francis Haddon, whose body before the Justice within named, and places within contained, I have ready to satisfy Robert Poythress if the debts and damage within mentioned as writing to me is commanded of ______. Jos. Simmons, Sub-Sheriff. On the Capias ad Satisfaciendum awarded Robert Poythress, on his Judgement obtained against Francis Haddon, Joseph Simmons, one of the under Sheriffs of this County, made the above returns, which was recorded. On September 13, 1738, in the suits by petitions brought by Francis Haddon against Robert Poythress for 4 pounds, 14 shillings, 3 pence current money the defendant appeared and pleaded nils debit and the plaintiff joining in the issue, it was submitted to the Court for Trial and the Court having heard the arguments and allegations of the said parties and equated and sorted their accounts gives judgement for the plaintiff for 22 shillings and 11 pence and on the motion of the plaintiff’s attorney it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the aforesaid sum of 22 shillings and 11 pence and the costs Als: Exeo.
February 11, 1739, in the Prince George County court, the suits by petition by William Steward against Robert Poythress, neither party appearing was dismissed. Property: Personal Property and Land May 9, 1717, Stith Bolling, of Southwark parish, in Surry County, sold to Robert Poythress, of Westover parish, in Prince George County, 500 acres, in Prince George County, on Southwardly Run, formerly belonging to Captain Henry Batte, deceased. The witnesses were Peter Poythress, Peter Wynne and Richard Raines. [PG D&W 1713-1728, p.164]
June 14, 1720, in Prince George County, on the motion of Robert Poythress, he was exempted from paying levy for his negro woman, Sue.
September 12, 1721, a land exchange between William Parham, of Surry County, to Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, 267 acres of land and £5 paid by Robert Poythress in exchange for 100 acres of land in Martin’s Brandon parish, in Prince George County, bounded by William Bette, Thomas Bolling, John Young and William Parham. The witnesses were Peter Wynne and William Jones.
]September 28, 1728, Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, was granted 291 acres of new land, on the lower side of Butterwood Swamp, in Prince George County, on the side of Beaver Pond Swamp, adjoining Peter Wynne.] [This land was willed to his son, Robert Poythress, in his 1743 will.] 28 Sep 1728 Robert Poythris (September 28, 1728, Prince George County, 291 acres, New Land, Robert Poythress). George the Second &c To all &c Know ye &c that for diverse good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of thirty shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have given granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Poythris of Prince George County one certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred and ninety one acres lying and being on the lower side of Butterwood Swamp in the County of Prince George aforesaid and bounded as followeth (to wit) beginning at a persimmon and dogwood on the side of the said swamp or Beaver Pond thence south one hundred poles to a red oak by a branch thence east four degrees south two hundred and sixty six poles to Peter Wynn’s upper line thence north along the said Wynn’s line one hundred and eighty poles to a corner shrub white oak thence still north thirty eight poles to the said swamp thence up the same as it meanders to the beginning with all &c to have hold &c to be held &c yielding and paying &c provided &c In witness &c witness our trusty and well beloved William Gooch Esq. our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the seal of our said Colony the twenty eighth day of September one thousand seven hundred twenty eight in the second year of our reign. William Gooch. PB 13, p. 377.
[September 28, 1728, Robert Glover, of Prince George County, was granted 297 acres of new land, on the lower side of Butterwood Swamp, in Prince George County, upon the brook at the upper end of the old beaver ponds above Robert Poythress. This land was willed to Robert Poythress’ son, Peter Poythress, in his 1743 will.]
28 Sep 1728 Robert Glover (September 28, 1728, 297 acres, Prince George County, New Land, mentions Robert Poythress). George the Second &c To all &c Know ye &c that for diverse good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of thirty shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have given granted and confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Glover of Prince George County one certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred and ninety seven acres lying and being on the lower side of Butterwood Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth (to wit) beginning upon the brook at the upper end of the old beaver ponds above Robert Poythriss upper line south thirteen degrees west two hundred and eight and an half poles to a corner red oak thence west five degrees north two hundred and twenty two and a half poles to a corner hiccory thence north six degrees west one hundred and ninety poles to three Butterwoods upon the said swamp thence down the same as it meanders to the beginning with all &c to have hold &c to be held &c yielding and paying &c provided &c In witness &c witness our trusty and well beloved William Gooch Esq. our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the seal of our said Colony the twenty eighth day of September one thousand seven hundred twenty eight in the second year of our reign. William Gooch. PB 14, p. 15.
March 22, 1732/3, a deed of lease on 267 acres, Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, to John Parrum, of Surry County, land on the south side of the main Blackwater River, in Surry County, on the southwest side of the Indian Swamp, by the side of Beaver Pond Swamp. The witnesses were Sloman Wynne, David Poythress and William Parrum. [Surry Records 1730-1738, p. 275] [This land was bought by John Poythress (1674-aft. 1724), son of John Poythress, on September 15, 1717.]
June 18, 1735, Thomas Bolling, Mariner, sold to Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, 50 sh., 412 acres, on the north side of the Nottaway River, in Surry County, upon the Gally Swamp, to Mockerson Neck Creek. The witnesses were John Mason and Thomas Edmunds. [Surry D&W 1730-1738, p. 498] [Robert Poythress left this land to his son, William Poythress, in his 1743 will.]
July 13, 1735, David Poythress, of Surry County, 600 acres, sold to Robert Poythress, in Surry County, 350 acres having been devised to David Poythress, December 11, 1712, by his Father, John Poythress, deceased, by his last Will and testament, the other 250 acres were surveyed and patented by David Poythress on September 5, 1723. The land was on the north side of the Nottaway River, in Surry County, adjoining John Roberts, the Pole branch and the Indian Swamp. The witnesses were Thomas Edmunds and David Wallace. [Robert Poythress left this land to his son, Peter Poythress, in his 1743 will. The 350 acres were originally granted to John Poythress, David’s and Robert’s father, on October 24, 1701.]
[June 1, 1741, Robert Poythress, Gentleman, was granted 400 acres, in Amelia County, on the north side of the Nottaway River, adjoining Hezekiah Powell.] [Robert Poythress left this property to his son, William Poythress, in his 1743 will. This land was in Prince George County prior to 1734.] 1 Jun 1741 Robert Poythress (June 1, 1741, 400 acres, Amelia County, Robert Poythress). George the Second by the grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the faith etc. To all to whom these present shall come greeting Know Ye that for a good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of forty shillings of good and lawful money for our use to be paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted & confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors do give grant and confirm unto Robert Poythress gentleman one certain tract or parcel of land containing four hundred acres lying and being in the County of Amelia on the north side of Nottaway River and bounded as followeth (to wit) beginning Hezekiah Powell’s black walnut tree on the brink of the River thence along his line north forty degrees west one hundred and sixty poles to his corner thence east one hundred poles to h! is corner thence north ninety poles to a corner thence west two hundred and ninety six poles to a corner thence south eleven degrees east two hundred and sixty poles to a corner branch on Nottaway River and thence down the same as it meanders to the beginning with all woods underwoods swamps marshes low grounds meadows feedings and his due share of all veins mines and quarries as well discovered as not discovered with the bounds aforesaid and being part of the said quantity of four hundred acres of land and the rivers waters and water courses therein contained together with the privileges of hunting hawking fishing fowling and all other profits commodities and hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining to have hold possess and enjoy the said tract or parcel of land and all other the before granted premises and every part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Robert Poythress and to his heirs and ! assigns forever to the only use and behoof of him the said Robert Poythress his heirs and assigns forever to be held of us our heirs and successors as of our Manor of East Greenwich in the County of Kent free and common soccage and not in capite or by Knights service yielding and paying unto us our heirs and successors forever fifty acres of land and so proportionably for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the fee rent of one shilling yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty of the tract abovementioned within three years after the date of these presents provided always that if three years of the said fee rent shall at any time be in arrears and unpaid or if the said Robert Poythress his heirs or assigns do not within the space of three years next coming after the date of these presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the tract above mentioned then th! e estate hereby granted shall cease and be utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for us our heirs and successors to grant the same lands and premises with the appurtenances unto such other person or persons as we our heirs and successors shall think fit in witness whereof we have caused these our letters patent to be made witness our trusty and well beloved William Gooch Esq. our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the seal of our said Colony the twenty second day of September one thousand seven hundred and thirty nine in the thirteenth year of our reign. James Blair. PB 19, p. 981. Adjoining Property [August 20, 1745, William Stone, 700 acres, in Amelia County, on the north side of the Hurricane Swamp, adjoining Henry Green, Powell, Poythress and Wyatt.]
20 Aug 1745 William Stone 700 acs. Amelia Co. on the N. side of the Hurricane Sw.; adj. Henry Green, Powel, Poythress & Wyatt. £3.S10. PB 22, p. 440.
28 Aug 1746 William Elder Junr. 280 acs. Pr. Geo. Co. on the S. side of Butterwood Sw.; adj. Peter Wynne, Samuel Moore & Robert Poythress. £1.S10. PB 25, p. 183.
[August 20, 1747, Mary Hawkins and Francis Wyatt, 200 acres, in Amelia County, on the north side of Hurricane Swamp, down a fork of the Great Branch, adjoining Poythress.]
[20 Aug 1747 Mary Hawkins & Francis Wyatt 200 acs. Amelia County on the N side of Harricane Sw. adjoyning Poythress’s lines.]
20 Aug 1747 Mary Hawkins & Francis Wyatt 200 acs. Amelia Co. on N. side of Hurricane Sw. down a fork of the Great Br., adj. Poythress. £1. PB 28, p. 211. [VPB 28, p. 211-212.] As Witness July 6, 1715, William Raines, of Prince George County, to his son, Thomas Rains, of the same County, 76 acres, in Prince George County, on the north side of Jones Hole swamp. The witnesses were Robert Poythress, William Stainback and Frank Epes.
September 12, 1721, Adam Ivy, of Martin’s Brandon parish, in Prince George County, sold to Peter Poythress, of the same parish and county, 40 acres along Peter Poythress’ property, in Martin’s Brandon, in Prince George County. The witnesses were Peter Wynne and Robert Poythress.
August 14, 1739, a deed of land from Ann Stratton to William Batte was proved by the oaths of Robert Poythress, John Peterson and Thomas Batte, witnesses. Family Estates In Prince George County, the Will of John Poythress, of Martin’s Brandon parish, in Prince George County, proved May 12, 1724, and recorded August 11, 1724, at Merchant’s Hope court, with an account of his personal property items valued at 209/14/5. I appoint Robert Poythress and John Woodlief, pastor, my executors of this my last Will and testament. The witnesses were Francis Epes, Jr., William Stainback and John Winningham. At a court held at Merchant’s Hope for Prince George County, on Tuesday, May 12, 1724, the last Will and testament of John Poythress, deceased, was exhibited into court by Robert Poythress and John Woodlief, his executors, who made oath thereto, and it was proved by the oaths of Francis Epes, William Stainback and John Winningham. And on the motion of the said Robert Poythress and John Woodlief, executors, and their giving Bond and Security according to law, Certificate was granted them for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form. John Stainback, John Winningham and William Stainback were the appraisers. On December 13, 1726, in the Prince George County court, the inventory of the estate of Captain John Poythress, deceased, was valued at 130/12/8. The executors were Robert Poythress and John Woodlief. The legatees were John Poythress’ wife, Mary, his daughter, Rebecca, his daughter, Elizabeth, Colonel William Randolph, Captain Richard Randolph and John Fitzgerald, among others. October 4, 1727, in the Prince George County court, the Certificate of probate for the Will of Henry Batte; named his mother, Mary Batte, and his sister, Mary Poythress. The witness was Robert Poythress. In Prince George County, the Will of Joshua Poythress, of Martin’s Brandon Parish, in Prince George County, dated January 17, 1740, and probated April 8, 1741.
The land I live on, bought from Mrs. Elizabeth Duke and Captain John Hardyman, to my sons, Joshua and William, to be equally divided. All of my land on the Nottaway River, in Surry County, likewise to be equally divided. To my granddaughter, Harwood, £50. To my son, Littlebury, 20 shillings, and my other sons are to keep him during his lifetime. All of the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and my five children: Joshua, William, Ann Poythress, Elizabeth Poythress and Mary Poythress. My brothers, William and Robert Poythress, and my friends and relations, Richard Bland, Thomas Poythress, and John Woodlief are to divide the estate. The executors to be my brother, Robert Poythress, and my cousin, Thomas Poythress. The witnesses were Ann Bland, Christian Poythress, and Richard Bland.
April 8, 1741, in the Prince George County court, the last Will and testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, was exhibited into court by Robert Poythress and Thomas Poythress, his executors, who made oath thereto and it being proved by the oath of Richard Bland, Gentleman, and, Ann Bland, two of the witnesses thereto who also made oath that they saw Christian Poythress subscribe the said Will, a witness was ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Robert Poythress and their giving Bond and Security according to law, certificate was granted them for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form. Robert Poythress and Thomas Poythress, executors, of the last Will and testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, with Richard Bland and William Poythress, Gentlemen, their Securities entered into Bond in the sum of £5,000 current money payable to Robert Bolling with condition for their faithful executorship and thereby acknowledge the same in court. It was ordered that Robert Poythress and Thomas Poythress, executors, of the last Will and testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, present the said deed and its estate to the next court. [Richard Bland (1710-1776) was married to Anne Poythress (1712-1758). Anne Poythress was the first cousin of Thomas Poythress and the niece of Joshua and Robert Poythress. William Poythress was the brother of Robert and Joshua Poythress, and the uncle of Thomas Poythress.]
Will of Henry Randolph, dec’d. Chesterfield Co., dated 17 June 1769.
Gives to his son John Randolph 1000 acres called “Plantation” on which testator lives. Gives William Randolph, land called Rich Neck. Gives sons Peter Randolph and Thomas Randolph all of his lands in Amelia County equally. Gives son Robert Randolph £500. Gives son Richard Randolph £500. Gives to all of his children his personal property & slaves equally. Directs that his unmarried children shall be maintained out of the profits of the estate. Executrix, his wife, Executors Major Peter Poythrus, John Gilliam, Senior, John Gilliam, Jr. Witnesses, Henry Featherstone, Wm. Dyson, John Ratcliffe. Dated 17 June 1769, Chesterfield County, Will Book 2, p. 6 abstracted.
Robert Poythress’ Will The Will of Robert Poythress, of Martin’s Brandon parish, in Prince George County, dated May 24, 1743. The original Will was located in the Chesterfield County Dead Papers. I give my son, Robert Poythress, and his heirs, all my lands on which I now live containing 1,100 acres and also 291 acres adjoining the Butterwood Swamp. I give my son, Peter Poythress, and his heirs, my lands containing about 600 acres lying on the Nottoway River and known by the name of Tanotoro and 297 acres lying on Butterwood, which I bought from James Glover. I give my son, William Poythress, and his heirs, all my lands lying between Monkoes Neck and Nottoway which I bought of Captain Thomas Bolling and all my lands in Amelia County contiguous to William Stone’s land. I give my wife the use of 12 negroes, Harry, Hunt, Tom, Jamey, George, Nilsy, Sarah, Lucy, Nick, Hannah, Matt, Nan, Penelope and the use of 1/3 of my lands during her life or widowhood and 1/4 of my house furniture and stocks to be divided between my wife and my 3 sons and any of my daughters that are unmarried at the time of her mother’s death and their heirs respectively. The division is to be made by my brother, William Poythress, Colonel Richard Bland, and Mr. John Gilliam or the
survivors. I give my son, Robert, and his heirs, 9 negroes, Tom boy, Mingo, Charles, Judy, Bett, Jenny, Sarah, George, and
Boatswin. I give my son, Peter, and his heirs, 9 negroes, Prince, Sterling, Cimon, Jack, Sarah, Bett, Agnes, Aneky, and Harry. I give my son, William, and his heirs, 9 negroes, Phillis, Seanah, Gambia, Caesar, Pheby, Kate, Pat, and Pompey. If either of my sons dies before he comes of age, the whole estate, real and personal, is to be divided equally between the surviving sons or their heirs. I confirm to my daughter, Elizabeth Gilliam all the negroes already given to her. I give my grandson, Robert Gilliam, a negro boy, Johnny, and a girl about the same age. I give my daughter, Mary Anna Minge, negroes, Abbah, Sawney, Jenny to her and her heirs and thirty pounds current money to be laid out in negroes. I give my daughter, Agnes Harwood, 98 pounds, 10 shillings current money which her husband has already received. I give my granddaughter, Tabitha Harwood, one negro girl, Amy, now in the use of her father. I give my daughter, Tabitha Poythress, 130 pounds current money and negro girl, Sue. I give my daughter, Susanna Poythress, and her heirs, 5 negroes, Pheby, Jack, Hannibal, Nan, and Tom. I give my daughter, Jane Poythress, and her heirs, 5 negroes, Phillis, Nan, Titus, Scot, and Phillis. All the remainder of my estate I give and devise to be equally divided between my wife and 3 sons. I appoint my wife and sons, Robert and Peter, to be my executors. Robert Poythress. The witnesses were Richard Bland, William Batte and William Poythress. The Will was recorded at a court held at Fitzgerald’s for Prince George County, September 13, 1743. The widow and executrix, Elizabeth Poythress, exhibited the Will, with Robert Poythress, and qualified as executors. All witnesses proved the Will.
Robert Poythress received 350 acres at the Indian swamp from his father, John Poythress, in his December 11, 1712, Will. On May 9, 1717, Robert Poythress bought 500 acres, in Prince George County, from Stith Bolling. On September 12, 1721, Robert exchanged 267 acres with William Parham for 100 acres in Martin’s Brandon, Prince George County. On March 22, 1732, Robert leased 267 acres at the Indian swamp to John Parham. On September 28, 1728, Robert bought 291 acres at the Butterwood swamp, in Prince George County, which he left to his son, Robert Poythress, in his 1743 Will. On July 12, 1735, Robert bought 600 acres from his brother, David Poythress, part of which, Tanotoro, was left by John Poythress to his son, David Poythress, in his 1712 Will. Robert left this land to his son, Peter Poythress, in his 1743 Will. On September 28, 1728, Robert had land adjacent to the 297 acres bought by Robert Glover, in Prince George County. He left this property to his son, Peter Poythress, in his 1743 Will. On June 17, 1735, Robert bought 412 acres, in Surry County, from Thomas Bolling, Mariner, which he left to his son, William Poythress, in his 1743 Will. On June 1, 1741, Robert bought 400 acres, in Amelia county, that he left to his son, William, in his 1743 Will.
In June, 1794, in Chesterfield County, Tabitha Randolph, of Chesterfield County, daughter of Robert Poythress, late of Prince George County, deceased, a deed to Henry Archer [son-in-law], of Chesterfield County, for £100, 1/5th interest in 8 negroes and their increase devised by her father, Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, in his Will dated May 24, 1743, in which Will said Robert Poythress provided that his wife should have a life interest in the said negroes and their increase should be equally divided between the three sons of the said Robert Poythress, viz. Robert, Peter and William Poythress, and such of the testators daughters as were married at the time of their mother’s death. The said Tabitha being married at the time of her mother’s death conveys this interest. In 1794, in Chesterfield County, Tabitha Randolph, one of the daughters and legatees of Robert Poythress, deceased, versus William Mayo, acting executor of Peter Poythress, deceased. The court ordered the commissioners to set aside to said plaintiff certain negroes out of the estate of Robert Poythress, deceased, with the increase since his death, and also estimate hire from the death of said Peter Poythress, and make report to this court. Summary Bill of Complaint. Elizabeth Poythress possessed herself of 12 slaves according to the will of Robert Poythress. She died many years after her husband, surviving her sons, Robert and William. The slaves then devolved to their brother, Peter. Until her death, Elizabeth Poythress lived with or near said Peter and he had management of her affairs. He was entitled to 3/5 of the slaves at her death in behalf of himself and his two deceased brothers, William and Robert. At that time, only 2 of the testator’s daughters were unmarried, the oratrix, Tabitha Randolph, and her sister, Elizabeth Gilliam. Peter continued to keep under his care the 8 negroes of which he was 3/5 owner. He died a few years past. William Mayo, Esquire, was the acting executor of the said Peter Poythress and continued to hold possession of the said 8 slaves, though often requested to give the oratrix her share. She desired an accounting of the 8 slaves and their issue and sex be given, then her 1/5 of said slaves and 1/5 of labor since the death of said Peter Poythress to be allotted to her. Activities of the Widow October 16, 1747, in the Bristol parish Vestry Book, payment was ordered to the executors of Robert Poythress. November 10, 1748, at a Vestry held at the Brick Church for Bristol parish, present, among others, Colonel William Poythress. It was ordered, to Colonel William Poythress repairing the Glebe, £2/10/0; to cash paid to Robert Poythress, executors, £22/14/2; to Colonel Poythress, £0/12/0.
August 15, 1748, in the Amelia County court, Road Order. It was ordered that William Stone be appointed Surveyor of the Road from the County line into James Jackson’s and that Robert Taylor, Lewis Hammond, William Manire, Mrs. Elizabeth Poythress, George Hill, Henry Clark, Robert Stadley, John Bentley and all their male laboring tithables assist him in doing so.
May 16, 1749, in the Surry County court, upon the attachment obtained by Peter Poythress and Elizabeth Poythress, executors &c. of Robert Poythress, deceased, and Joshua Poythress, executor of Thomas Poythress, deceased, against the estate of Thomas Sessom who has privately removed himself or so absconded that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on him for a debt of £62/1/4 Current Money due to the plaintiff from the said defendants. This day came the plaintiff by their attorney and the Sheriff having made return that he had executed the said Writ in the hands of Richard Hill and had summoned him to appear whereupon he the aforesaid Hill being solemnly called but made default and it appearing to the court that there is due to the plaintiff £10/11/8½ from the said defendant. Therefore it was that the plaintiff recover the aforesaid sum of £10/11/8½ against the said Richard Hill together with interest for the same after the rate of five Centum per annum to be computed from May 4, 1749, to the time of payment and their costs by them expended and the said defendant in mercy &c. [Joshua Poythress, son of Joshua Poythress, and first cousin of Thomas Poythress, was the executor of Thomas Poythress’ (1683-1749) Will. Peter Poythress and his mother, Elizabeth, were the executors of Robert Poythress’ Will. Peter Poythress was a son of Robert Poythress.]
May 15, 1750, in the Surry County court, attachment was obtained by Peter and Elizabeth Poythress, executors of Robert Poythress, deceased, and Joshua Poythress, executor of Thomas Poythress, deceased, against the estate of Thomas Sisson.
In May, 1751, in the Surry County court, Joshua Poythress, assignee of Robert and Thomas Poythress, who were assignees of Thomas Eldridge, Gentleman, plaintiffs against Francis Hutchings, defendant in debt. The defendant being arrested and now called and not appearing it was therefore considered that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant and William Longbottom his Security for his appearance the debt in the declaration mentioned amounting to £___ and his costs by him in this behalf expended unless the defendant shall appear at the next court and plead.
June 7, 1751, in the Chesterfield County court, Elizabeth Poythress, plaintiff, against Henry Reveland, defendant, on a petition the defendant being no inhabitant, suit abates.
In July, 1751, in the Surry County court, Elizabeth and Peter Poythress, executors of Robert Poythress, deceased, plaintiffs against Judith Eldridge, executrix of Thomas Eldridge, deceased, defendant on a Scire facias to have execution of a decree of this court obtained by the plaintiff’s testator in his lifetime against the said defendant the 21st day of July 1742. The defendant appeared by her counsel and prayed and has leave until the next court to answer. In the same month, Joshua Poythress, assignee of Robert and Thomas Poythress, who were assignees of Thomas Eldridge, plaintiff, against Francis Hutchings, defendant in debt. Discontinued and by consent of the defendant it was ordered that he pay unto the plaintiff his costs. Tobacco costs 107 pounds.
August 9, 1751, in the Henrico County records, Will Book 1, the Will of Elizabeth Cocke, probated on the first Monday in July, 1752, mentioned her daughter, Elizabeth Portriss, her grandson, William Fleming Cocke, granddaughters, Rebecca, Ann and Tabitha Cocke, and her son, James Cocke, who was named executor. [Elizabeth Cocke Poythress was wife of Robert Poythress (1690-1743).]
In May, 1755, in the Sussex County court, Elizabeth and Peter Poythress, executors, &c, of Robert Poythress, deceased, who was assignee of Judith Eldridge, executrix of Thomas Eldridge, deceased, plaintiffs versus Henry Meachum, executor, &c, of Edward Mecham, deceased, defendant, presentment for adultery. The case was continued. In February, 1756, Elizabeth and Peter Poythress, executors of Robert Poythress, deceased, who was assignee of Judith Eldridge, executrix of Thomas Eldridge, deceased. plaintiffs against Henry Meachum, executor of Edward Meacham, deceased, defendant by petition for 38 shillings said to be due by Note of hand. This day came the parties by their attorneys who being heard of and upon the premises and mature deliberation thereupon had and the plaintiff producing the said Note for the aforesaid sum of thirty eight shillings therefore it was considered that the plaintiffs recover the same against the said defendant and his costs by him in this behalf hands of the said Henry if so much thereof he hath in his hands unadministered, if not, the cost was to be levied of his own proper goods and chattles. Present was Thomas Vines, Gentleman.Will of the WidowApril 12, 1787, in Prince George County, the Will of Elizabeth Poythress, of Prince George County, the widow of Peter Poythress (deceased as well).
In consideration of natural affection for daughter, Sally Lee, and “to prevent any dispute which may happen in the construction of my husband’s Will respecting the devise in the said Will of Kate’s daughter, “Fanny,” to my said daughter, Sally Lee” “which was in said Will devised to me,” I give my said daughter, Sally Lee, the said negro, Fanny, and her children, Becky, Betty and Kate and their increase” “my hand and seal the ___ day of ____, 1787. Signed by Elizabeth Poythress. The witnesses were John Batte, Tabitha Randolph and William Bingham. On April 14, 1787, at a court held this date, for Prince George County, this foregoing deed from Elizabeth Poythress to her daughter, Sally Lee, was proved by the oaths of John Batte and William Bingham. [Sally Bland Poythress Lee (1768-1828) was the daughter of Peter Poythress and Elizabeth Bland. Sally married Squire Richard Lee (1727-1795). Tabitha Poythress Randolph (1725-1805), Peter Poythress’ sister, was one of the witnesses. John Batte (1757-1816), a son-in-law of Peter Poythress, was married to Mary Poythress (1762-1815), and was also a witness.]
June, 1793, in Chesterfield County, deed of Tabitha (Poythress) Randolph, of Chesterfield County, daughter of Robert Poythress, late of Prince George County, deceased, a deed to Henry Archer of Chesterfield County, L100. 1/5 interest in 8 negroes and their increase devised by her father, Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, in his Will dated May 24, 1743, in which the said Robert Poythress provided that his wife should have a life interest in the said negroes and their increase and that at her death the said negroes and their increase should be equally divided between the three sons of the said Robert Poythress, viz. Robert, Peter, and William Poythress, and such of the testators daughters as were unmarried at the time of their mother’s death. The said Tabitha and one other daughter being unmarried at the time of her mother’s death conveys this interest. [Tabitha owned 1/5 undivided interest in the said eight slaves.]
In 1794, in Chesterfield County, Tabitha Randolph, one of the daughters and legatees of Robert Poythress, deceased, versus William Mayo, acting executor of Peter Poythress, deceased. The court ordered the commissioners to set aside to said plaintiff certain negroes out of the estate of Robert Poythress, deceased, with the increase since his death, and also estimate hire from the death of said Peter Poythress, and make report to this court.
In June, 1794, in Chesterfield County, Tabitha Randolph, of Chesterfield County, daughter of Robert Poythress, late of Prince George County, deceased, a deed to Henry Archer [son-in-law], of Chesterfield County, £100. 1/5 interest in 8 negroes and their increase devised by her father, Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, in his Will dated May 24, 1743, in which Will said Robert Poythress provided that his wife should have a life interest in the said negroes and their increase should be equally divided between the three sons of the said Robert Poythress, viz. Robert, Peter and William Poythress, and such of the testators daughters as were married at the time of their mother’s death. The said Tabitha being married at the time of her mother’s death conveys this interest. Summary Bill of Complaint. Elizabeth Poythress possessed herself of 12 slaves according to the will of Robert Poythress. She died many years after her husband, surviving her sons, Robert and William. The slaves then devolved to their brother, Peter. Until her death, Elizabeth Poythress lived with or near said Peter and he had management of her affairs. He was entitled to 3/5 of the slaves at her death in behalf of himself and his two deceased brothers, William and Robert. At that time, only 2 of the testator’s daughters were unmarried, your oratrix, Tabitha Randolph, and her sister, Elizabeth Gilliam. Peter continued to keep under his care the 8 negroes of which he was 3/5 owner. He died a few years past. William Mayo, Esquire, is the acting executor of said Peter Poythress and continues to hold possession of the said 8 slaves, though often requested to give your oratrix her share. She desires an accounting of the 8 slaves and their issue and sex be given, then her 1/5 of said slaves and 1/5 of labor since the death of said Peter Poythress to be allotted to her. Highlights: Mr. Robert Poythress (1690-1743) married Elizabeth Cocke
– born in Chas. Cty. Co. 1690
– inherited 300 acres at Indian sw. from father John Poythress, 1712
– accused of furnishing ammunition to Indians, 1713
– 500 acres on Southwardly Run formerly belonging to Capt. Henry Batte, deceased, Pr. Geo. Co., 1717
– vestryman with John Poythress & John Woodlief in Westover parish, Pr. Geo. Co., 1720
– traded 267 acres for 100 acres in Martin’s Brandon parish, Pr. Geo. Co. adj. Wm. Bette, Thos. Bolling, John Young, Wm. Parham, 1721
– children: Elizabeth m. John Gilliam, Agnes m. Sam’l. Harwood, Robert, Mary Ann m. John Minge, Tabitha m. Henry Randolph, Peter m. Elizabeth Bland, Jane m. John Baird, Susannah m. Wm. Hall, William m. Elizabeth
– he & bro.-in-law executors of John Poythress Will (c.1681-1724), Martin’s Brandon parish, Pr. Geo. Co., 1724
– granted 291 acres lower side Butterwood sw. on side of Beaver Pond sw. adj. Peter Wynne, Pr. Geo. Co., 1728 (This land was willed to his son, Robt., in 1743 Will)
– granted 297 acres lower side of Butterwood sw. on brook at upper end of old beaver ponds above his land, Pr. Geo. Co., 1728 (This land was willed to his son, Peter, in 1743 Will)
– leased 267 acres to John Parrum on s/s main Blackwater R. on SW side of Indian sw. by side of Beaver Pond sw., Surry Co., 1733 (This land was bought by John Poythress, son of John Poythress, 9/15/1717)
– 412 acres n/s Nottaway R. on Gally sw. to Mockerson Neck cr., Surry Co., 1735 (This land was willed to his son, Wm., in 1743 Will)
– 600 acres from David Poythress n/s Nottaway R. adj. John Roberts, Pole br. & Indian sw., Surry Co., 1735 (350 acres willed to David Poythress from father, John Poythress)
– 400 acres n/s Nottaway R. adj. Hezekiah Powell, Amelia Co., 1741 (This land was willed to his son, Wm., in 1743 Will) [This land was in Pr. Geo. Co. Prior to 1734.]
– he, bro. Wm. Poythress, nephew Thos. Poythress, bro.-in-law John Woodlief and niece Anne Poythress’ husband, Richard Bland to divide estate of bro. Joshua Poythress, 1741
– deceased 1743 (age ~53)
– wife and sons, Robt. & Peter, executors
First document: 1713 (age ~23)
inherited 300 ac. Indian sw., 500 ac. Southwardly Run formerly Henry Batte, Pr. Geo. Co., traded 267 ac. for 100 ac.
adj. Wm. Batte, Bolling, Young & Parham Pr. Geo. Co., 291 ac. Butterwood sw. Beaver Pond sw. adj. Peter Wynne Pr. Geo. Co. (willed to son, Robt.), 297 ac. Butterwood sw. old beaver ponds, Pr. Geo. Co. (willed to son, Peter), 412 ac. Nottaway R. Galley sw. Mockerson Neck cr. Surry Co. (willed to son, Wm.), 600 ac. Nottaway R. & Indian sw. from bro. David Surry Co., 400 ac. Nottaway R. adj. Hezekiah Powell Amelia Co. – Pr. Geo. Co. bef. 1734) (willed land to son, Wm.) = 2,800 – 267 = 2,533 + 100 = 2,633 ac.
Slaves: inherited (2) Tom & young Sarah; (1) negro woman, Sue (1720);
Slaves in his Will (56+) (1743): my wife, Elizabeth (12) – Harry, Hunt, Tom, Jamey, George, Nilsy, Sarah, Lucy, Nick, Hannah, Matt, Nan, Penelope; Robert (9) – Tom boy, Mingo, Charles, Judy, Bett, Jenny, Sarah, George, Boatswin; Peter (9) – Prince, Sterling, Cimon, Jack, Sarah, Bett, Agnes, Aneky, Harry; William (9) – Phillis, Seanah, Gambia, Caesar, Pheby, Kate, Pat, Pompey; Elizabeth – her negroes; grandson, Robert Gilliam (2) – negro boy, Johnny and girl abt. same age; Mary Anna Minge (3) – Abbah, Sawney, Jenny; my granddaughter, Tabitha Harwood (1) – negro girl, Amy; Tabitha (1) – negro girl, Sue; Susanna (5) – Pheby, Jack, Hannibal, Nan, Tom; Jane (5) – Phillis, Nan, Titus, Scot, Phillis
Slaves in wife, Elizabeth’s Will (4): Kate’s dau. Fanny, and Fanny’s children Becky, Betty & Kate.
Neighbors: William Batte, Thomas Bolling, John Young, William Parham, Peter Wynne, John Parham, John Roberts, Hezekiah Powell, William Elder, Jr., Samuel Moore, Robt. Glover
712 Peter Wynne Gent. 31 Oct 1716 [PB 10 p309] 355 ac. Pr. Geo./S side of butterwood Swamp
711 Robert Poythris of Pr Geo 28 Sep 1728 [PB 13 p377] 291 ac. Pr. Geo./lower side of Butterwood Swamp
176 Robert Glover of Pr. Geo. 28 Sep 1728 [PB 14 p15] 297 ac. Pr. Geo./lower side of Butterwood Swamp
706 Samuel Moore of Pr. Geo. 10 Sep 1735 [PB 16 p234] 100 ac. Pr. Geo./S side of Butterwood Sw. adj Will