Ahnentafel Chart for Pauline Virginia BREUER19 Feb 2001 submitted by Earl Fraley First Generation 1. Pauline Virginia BREUER was born1 22 Dec 1929. TAKEN FROM BIRTH CERTIFICATE: State of Missouri, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth, Registration District, 302, File No. 53227, Primary Registration District No. 4181 Name: Pauline Virginia Breuer Date of birth: Dec 22, 1929 @ 5:00 a.m. Place of Birth: Bland, Mo. Father: Paul A. Breuer, age 36, born in Missouri, Occupation: Supt. of Bland Public Schools Mother: Genevieve Swanson, age 21, born in Missouri Attending physician: William H. Breuer, M.D., of St. Thomas, Mo. TAKEN FROM INTERVIEW WITH PAULINE: Pauline and Earl were married in December, 1947. She raised her family in the traditional style and moved with the family as employment dictated was necessary. When the kids were finally raised and the last one, Pamela Annette, went off to college in southeastern Missouri, Pauline went too! She started college at age 47 and became an elementary school teacher. She taught in Sebree, Kentucky until she retired at age 62, in 1991. She and Earl were active members of Zion Baptist Church in Zion, Ky. She, too, enjoys traveling to the resort sites with Earl. In the family records is a letter dated Jan. 16, 1930 and addressed to Mr. Paul A. Breuer from Clarence Cannon, U. S. Representative from the 9th District of Missouri. In the text he congratulates the new parents on the birth of their new baby girl (Pauline). Pauline played the clarinet in school band. Pauline married3 Earl Weldon JONES2, son of Lewis Dempsey JONES and Florence Jeanette GREEN, on 28 Dec 1947 in Belle, Maries, Mo. Earl was born4 17 Nov 1926 in Hoecker, Maries, Mo. Second Generation 2. Paul Albert BREUER was born 8 Nov 1893 in Near Cuba, Mo. Phelps Co.. He died 13 Jun 1957 in Belle, Maries, Mo. Paul married Genevieve Helen SWANSON. Paul Albert Breuer was born near Cuba, Missouri on Nov. 8, 1893. At one time he was the editor of the Banner, the local newspaper in Belle. Professor Breuer was a well educated and revered man, an integral part of the Belle, Mo. school system. He was the School Superintendent of the Newburg school system during the final eight years of his life. He earned a BS in Education from Southwest Missouri State College and his Masters at the University of Missouri. He also attended Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Tx, the David Lipscomb College of Nashville, Tn. He was instrumental in efforts to bring the International Shoe Factory to Belle, a source of employment for many people for many years in that area of the country. Professor Breuer was a champion for education right up to the day he died, virtually on the steps of the schoolhouse. 3. Genevieve Helen SWANSON was born5 24 Jan 1908 in Belle, Mo. FROM BIRTH CERTIFICATE: State Board of Health of Missouri, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Delayed or Special Certificate of Birth No. 283353 Full Name: Genevieve Helen Swanson Date of birth: January 24, 1908 Fathers Name: Gustave Emil Swenson Birthplace: Sweden Mother's Name: Gusta Florence Johnston Birthplace: Maries county, Missouri The above information is taken from a certificate requested by Genevieve in May, 1940. Documents used to verify the information at the time were: Childs birth record, Missouri State file No. 53227 (original document dated 12/ 22/29); Peoples Mutual Insurance Association, Linn, Missouri, #646 (dated 10-2-29); affidavit signed by Mrs. G. E. Swanson, Mother (dated 5-25-46). Genevieve Swanson married Paul A. Breuer on Oct. 4, 1924 at her parents home in Maries County, Mo., near the town of Belle. They established their home in Cuba, Mo, where Paul was Superintendent of Schools. She was a respected wife and mother and eventually continued her education by earning a Bachelors Degree in Education from Central State College in Warrensburg, Mo. She used that education in her 35 year career as a highly respected teacher in the Bland, Belle, and Newburg Schools. During that career she taught all levels K-8 and also served as an elementary school principal at the Maries County R-II school. While living in Belle she actively supported and served on the board of the District Library Board for many years. She retired from the school system in 1973 and was at that time honored by the community teachers association for her 33 years in education. Her family and many of her friends knew her simply as "Mimi", a name which was lovingly given to her by her first grandchild, Paula Sue Jones. After her retirement from teaching she lived in Belle and maintained the home she and Paul had lived in for as long as she could. Finally, in 1985, mainly because her family all lived so far away, it was decided that she should sell the home and move to Henderson, Ky. She moved in 1985 and was able to enjoy much time with her daughter, Pauline, her 3 grandchildren, her 6 great grandchildren, and her 3 great- great-grandchildren. Although at the time of this writing Mimi has been moved to live in a nursing home in Sebree, Ky, she is still loved and respected by all who know her. Her family will always remember her as a caring and generous person who had exceptional skills at craftwork and loved to make lots of practical things (and some not so practical things) to give away to friends and family. She put her love into each peice she made and many of them will be around for a long time for people to remember her by. Paul and Genevieve were members of First Baptist Church in Belle, Mo. Third Generation 4. Martin Paul BREUER was born 7 Feb 1868 in Phelps, Mo. He died 14 Nov 1952 in St. James, Mo and was buried in Oak Grove Church of Christ Cem, Phelps, Mo. Martin married Edna Jane BECKHAM on 31 Mar 1889. Martin Paul Breuer was a farmer. This is an extract from the article in the Belle Banner on Nov 20, 1952 announcing the death of M. P. Breuer who was 84 years old at the time. " Martin Paul Breuer, was born near Red Bird, Missouri, February 7, 1868, the son of William Breuer and Eda Matlock Breuer. His entire business career was spent on a farm in the Northeast corner of Phelps County. After his retirement about ten years ago he moved to St. James where he died November 14, 1952, from the ravages of old age. At the time of his death he was 84 years, 9 months, 7 days. He received his education in the public schools of this county and from extensive reading and studying. He was married to Edna Jane Beckham of the home community March 31, 1889, to which union has been born ten sons and one daughter. The first born, Arvil, died May 24, 1895 at 5 years of age. Besides his loving wife, he leaves the following children: Austin E. of Safe; Paul A. of Newburg; Rhodes of Overland; Ira of Cuba; Llyod of LaGrange; Clarence L. of St. Louis; Virgil R. of St. Louis; Everett L. of Cuba; Mrs.Edna Sewell of Overland; and Robert C. of St. James. He also leaves the following grandchildren: Bill, Everett Raymond, and Hobert Lee Breuer, Pauline Breuer Jones, Joan and Joyce Breuer, Lurlene and Richard Breuer, and Robert, Kathleen, and Margaret Sewell. Also two great- grandchildren: Paula Sue and Dana Earl Jones. Three brothers and one sister also survive: R.A. Breuer of Hermann; L.H. Breuer of Rolla; R.E. Breuer of Newburg; and Mrs. Stella Kinkeade of St. James, also a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Breuer obeyed the Gospel and united with the Church of Christ of Oak Grove in the early months of 1889 and has remained a member of this congregation since this date. He has served as an elder of this congregation for more than fifty years. The writer of this sketch ventures the boldness to remark that in our opinion he has done more work and put forth more effort in the cause of his Master than any other member of the brotherhood in our acquaintance. His efforts were arduous, untiring, and fruitful. As a citizen, he was outstanding in his efforts to serve his community and country in what ever capacity his services were needed. He will be missed." Pall bearers at his funeral were Austin Breuer, Paul Breuer, Rhodes Breuer, Ira Breuer, Lloyd Breuer, Clarence Breuer, Virgil Breuer, Everett Breuer, Robert Breuer, and Wayman Sewell. 5. Edna Jane BECKHAM was born 22 Mar 1871 in Phelps, Mo. She died 10 Mar 1962 and was buried in Oak Grove Church of Christ Cem, Phelps, Mo. 6. Gustave Emil SWANSON was born 11 Mar 1876 in Solberga Parish, Jonkoping, Sweden. He died 7 Feb 1970 in Belle, Maries, Mo and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Belle, Mo. Gustave married Gusta Florence JOHNSON on 26 Nov 1902 in Union, Mo. Gus Swanson "came to Belle with the railroad, met and married a belle, and stayed to build Belle. his life was for all good things. Few have given their community as much." This was the caption beneath his picture when the report of his death, along with another article announcing the death of Florence Jones, monopolized nearly half of the front page of The Belle Banner on Thursday, February 12, 1970. Gus was born in Sweden, but his father, Carl August Swanson, brought the family to America and they settled in Minnesota. While growing up there, Gus learned the skills of a blacksmith and would use them for the rest of his life. He started working for the San Francisco and Chicago Railroad Company and helped them build the railroad until 1900, when it had reaches as far as Belle, Missouri. There he met, courted, and on November 26, 1902, married Miss Florence Johnson, a "popular local belle" and his partner for life. He quit the railroad and became such an integral part of the history of Belle, Mo. that upon his death all business in Belle was suspended in his memory during the morning of his funeral. At the time of his death he had one son and two daughters, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. The following is a reprint of a letter from Nina Swanson to Genevieve Breuer, dated Aug. 13, 1980: Dear Geneveive, I received your letter today so will get one started right away. I will try to fill you in on the beginning of my search for relatives in Sweden. After mother had been dead for some time I began to wonder if grandpa and grandma could have left part of their family in Sweden and I couldn't remember ever having heard. Aunt Eva couldn't seem to remember. S I had grandpa, Carl August's "exit permit" which would be the same as our passport. He had carried it in his billfold from the day he left Sweden until he died in 1935. The name of their church parish was on it so I wrote to the church and that town asking for any information. After many months I received a letter from the people who conduct the search, giving me ther news that he was one of a family of eight. They gave me the name and address of a grand-daughter of one of grandpa's sisters who told them she would correspond with me. We have been corresponding ever since and they wanted so much for us to come over so we did three years ago. We were only there four days but it was a trip we will never forget. As for the language it would have been terribly difficult as I don't speak Swedish and this cousin and husband speak no English. But they have a son who lives across the street and his wife spoke English and she spent most of the time with us. Also a daughter and small grandaughter came down from their home and stayed and the daughter spoke English. So we got along very well. They took us so many places. We visited the spot where Grandpa was born and he and his seven brothers and sisters were reared. The house is no longer but we could see the foundation and rhubarb plants nearby. In Sweden every site where people have lived have to have a stake and name marking that spot. Theirs was named "Mostorp". This was near the small town of Solberga, which is near the city of Nassjo. I have pictures of five of grandpas family and of his father. Grandpa had a brother Frederik and two sisters, Louisa and Charlotta who stayed in Sweden and raised families. A brother and sister, twins, died at birth and one brother, Jonas Adolf, no one knew what happened to him. Another brother, Otto Wilhelm, was a pastor and never married. We also visited the spot where Grandpa and grandma lived after they were married. In fact we have pictures of all of these places and much more. The place they lived was called "Holmasaget" and was near Solberga and Nassjo and Eksjo. Grandpa emigrated to America Sept 12, 1883 and stayed in America with grandma's sister and her family and grandma's mother while he worked to send money for grandma and the four children. They arrived in Minnesota on April 11, 1884. Your dad was about seven years and a half when he came to America. When we were in Sweden they had a big gathering of cousins on the last Sunday and had a smorgasbord at a restaurant and took pictures. There were 94 on the picture. There is just so much information I have I can't write it all, just wish you and Lils and Earls could make a trip up here and we could "hash" this all over and see all the pictures. I have letters that grandpa wrote to his sister, Louisa, while he was still in Sweden and also from Minnesota back to her. Several cousins from over there wanted me to write so I'm corresponding with some from each of the three original families, Louisa, Charlotta, and Frederik and it was Margit, a grandaughter of Louisa who has given me letters of grandpas. A great grand-daughter of Charlotta is the one who has done a tremendous amount of research and sent it to me and we stayed two nights with her family over there. Now she is searching for grandma's ancestors and has recently sent me a picture of the home (still standing) where grandma and her family were born and lived. Yes, Ingrid and Axel Goransson, the cousins we stayed with had planned on coming to visit us last June but they were bringing their daughter and granddaughter too so they would have someone along who talked English but the granddaughter developed a kidney problem so couldn't come. Now they plan to come this following summer, probably in June. We are sure hoping they come. We hope if they do that you can come from Missouri too. About three weeks ago we went up to Zimmerman to a get-together of cousins at Isabell McBrooms. Lucille Tigue, Aunt Mayrn's oldest daughter and her husband were here from Chicago. Lorraine, Myron, and Hetrick Joe and families were there, Uncle Rob and Clifford Wallace and wife, Bob Swanson and family (he is Eva Tigue Swanson's youngest son). Isabelles daughter and son and Uncle Selmer. It would be great to have a real meeting of the whole
clan of cousins again. Another cousin, descendant of Louisa, wrote me after we were in Sweden. He is Carl Karlsson, sister of Murgit. He came to America in the 1920's and lives in Chicago and a year aago he and his son and nephew came out and visited us. That was very pleasant. Hope you can learn something from all my rambling and maybe get up next summer and we'll have a real cousin gathering. In regard to your dad having become a citizen we feel they must have been as Uncle Charlie Swanson held public office for the county and couldn't have if he weren't a citizen. But Ipm riting tonite to the state office where births and deaths are registered to see if they can give me any information. We called there today and they suggested we write and give all information we could. I will make it urgent so hope they will hurry it. We called Uncle Rob today to see if he knew whether Grandpa voted and then we would know if he was a citizen. But he couldn't remember. Uncle Rob is in very bad health, he almost can't walk, his knees are so bad and his heart is very enlarged. But he is very independant and lives alone. We have had enough rains this summer so crops here are very good. We got over five inches of rain in 48 hours a few days ago so some gardens are ruined. Our son-in-law just called tonite and had dug his potatoes to try and save them but they were all rotted so it is surely disappointing. Our family are all quite well. Our youngest son and his wife have adopted a little Korean boy. They lost their own son last Aug when he was three years old. So we are so happy for them now as once again they are happy. I'll get this in tomorrow's mail and send the reply from the state office as soon as I receive it. Love, Nina P.S. I would say your dad was born at Hult Parish at Solberga, Sweden. That is what is on the exit permit. 7. Gusta Florence JOHNSON6 was born 27 Feb 1884 in Summerfield, Mo.. She died 26 Dec 1963 in Jefferson City, Mo. The name Gusta Florence Johnston came from the Birth Certificate of Geneveive Swanson. Fourth Generation 8. William Charles BREUER was born 25 Oct 1835 in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee. He died 4 Oct 1916 and was buried in Oak Grove Church of Christ Cem, Phelps, Mo. William married Eda MATLOCK on 9 Dec 1859 in Phelps, Mo. William Charles Breuer and his family are found in the 1850 census records of Washington County Tennessee, which indicate that he was born in Tennessee. However, family lore insists that William Charles was the immigrant for this family at an undetermined date between 1833 and 1850. William was a Judge in Red Bird, Missouri 9. Eda MATLOCK was born 9 Dec 1837 in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee. She died 3 Sep 1912 and was buried in Oak Grove Church of Christ Cem, Phelps, Mo. Newspaper article, presumably from The Belle Banner (?) Mrs. Eda Matlock Breuer, wife of Judge William Breuer, died at her home near Red Bird, September 3, 1912, at the ripe age of 74 years, eight months and 27 days. Mrs. Breuer was born in Jonesboro, Tennessee. She moved to a farm near Cuba, with her parents, November, 1838. She was married to William Breuer December 9, 1858. To this union there twelve children born, six boys and six girls. Two of the girls died in infancy. There are [???]ty eight grand children and thirteen great grandchildren. Out of this remarkably large family, there are two lawyers; Judge R. A. Breuer, of Herman, and L. H. Breuer, of Rolla, and two doctors, Dr. W. H. Breuer, of St. James, and Dr. R. E. Breuer, of Newburg, two farmers, F. D. Breuer, of Bland, and M. P. Breuer, of Jakes Prairie. The surviving daughters are Mrs. Geo. McIntosh, Mrs. B. L. Sewell, Mrs. William Kinkead, of Jake's Prairie, and Mrs. C. H. A. Sorrell, of Bland. Mrs. Breuer united with the church of Christ in 1886 and was a devoted Christian during the remainder of her noble life. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Scott, of the Christian church, September 5th. From the family residence to the Oak Grove cemetery, six of her grandsons acted as pall bearers. Judge Breuer, the bereaved husband, as also the children, have the undivided sympathy of the intire community. 10. Hardin BECKHAM was born about 1851 in Safe, Mo. He married Nancy Jane FISHER. 11. Nancy Jane FISHER was born about 1852. 12. Karl August SWANSON (SVENSSON) was born 7 Apr 1849 in Hult Parish, Jonkoping, Sweden. He died 1935. Karl married Eva ADOLFSDOTTER on 31 Dec 1872 in In the church at Askeryd, Sweden. The following is a reprint of an article presented by Genevieve Breuer, grandaughter of Karl August and Eva Swanson. "It is not very clear where Karl August and Eva met but very likely they were working on the same farm, maybe Glomminge. They were married in the church at Askeryd on December 31, 1872. They lived near Matilda and Nils Olof after they were married, until April 2, 1873 when they moved to Solberga. The first four children of Karl August and Eva were born near Solberga. There are no buildings there now. Their building spot was called "Holma Saget" and a marker still marks the spot with that name. A part of the fireplace and foundation are still visible as well as a large lilac bush. Karl and Eva attended a little church at Solberga. It was used between 1750 and 1902 when it was then reconstructed. Karl and Eva walked to their tiny white church every Sunday. It was built in the 12th century and restored in 1971. As much as possible of the old church was used in the new. Grandma Eva's family attended the Saby church. Neva says it was the most beautiful interior she had ever seen. Karl's mother died at the age of 54 and their father, Sven Johan, lived to be 65. He spent the last year of his life living with Karl and Eva. A neighbor living in a tiny cottage walked 7 miles to Eva and Karl's home each time one of their four children were christened and acted as a witness. The cottage, as well as a smaller one which was a sheep barn, were called Big Oron and Little Oron. The old Bible of Sven Johan and Sara Greta, (parents of our grandparents) is at the home of Ingrid Goransson (our cousin). Karl Augusts' name and birth date is listed inside the front cover and Johan Fredricks' name and birthdate is listed on the inside of the back cover. Karl August found life in Sweden too difficult as he only worked for someone else, never owning land. So at the age of 35 he left his wife and 4 children in Sweden and emigrated to America with plans to send money to Eva in Sweden as soon as possible so she and the children could follow him. From Karl's letters enclosed we learn that he emigrated in the fall of 1883 probably in September and lived with Eva's sister Augusta and husband, Wilhelm Theodor Svensson who had emigrated to Minnesota in 1879. Eva and the children, Charles, Gus, Albert, and Hilma emigrated to America, then to Minnesota April 21, 1884. They all lived with Augustas' family until they had
built a house of their own. Margit, Anna Louisa's granddaughter has given a letter to Neva that Karl August wrote to Anna Louise, his sister in 1922, 2 years after his wife Eva died. Neva also has copies of letters from Karl August to Anna Louisa, his sister, written in 1882, 1883, and 1884." Editorial Note: The name Swanson in an Americanization of the name Svensson, as it would have been in the old country of Sweden. Surnames, as we know them, were not used. The name Svensson simply meant that the male was the son of Sven. His father, Sven, might be named Sven Johansson, or Sven, son of Johan. Sven Johansson's sister Matilda would be named Matilda Johansdotter. 13. Eva ADOLFSDOTTER was born 5 Sep 1848 in Saby Parish, Jonkoping, Sweden. She died 1920 in Minnesota. Eva cared for the family in Sweden while Karl went to America to make a place for them. When he sent for them she managed to make her way across the Atlantic with four children and then travel from New York to Minnesota to rejoin her husband. Travel conditions were not what they are today. At this time no Swedish line carried passengers directly from Sweden to America. The Swedes therefore had to use British or German ships. The route started with the train ride to the Big port of Gothenburg, where the complete passage, such as Gothenburg-Chicago, was bought. The next step was to embark one of the vessels of the Wilson Line, which brought the emigrants to Hull in England. A train took them across the country to Liverpool; from there the Inman Line or some other company's ship sailed them to New York. The whole voyage from Gothenburg to New York need not take more than three weeks in 1870. Steamships were common for these voyages. New York met the newcomers with a forest of masts. The impression created by the big city must have been overwhelming for Eva and her children. Strange tongues and the busy activities of the "runners" were nerve racking and bewildering. For Eva, as for most immigrants, this was only the halfway point. America's railroad system was still under construction, but Eva and the children would have probably been spared the ordeal of taking a paddle steamer up the river to Albany and then up the Erie Canal to the Great Lakes. After 1850 the railway to Chicago was up and working and Eva would most likely have traveled by rail, at least that far. From Chicago they may have taken the land route to Minnesota or they may have traveled by paddle wheel boat to Duluth and then across land to the St. Paul area where their roots remain even today. This part of the journey would have been made on horse carts or by walking through the bush. Imagine yourself being tasked to do what she did under these circumstances! At that time they would have arrived at a place called Castle Clinton. Ellis Island was not the arrival point until April 18, 1890. The "Castle" was one of more than a dozen forts built to defend New York Harbor at the time of the War of 1812. The Southwest Battery was constructed on the rocks off the tip of Manhattan Island between 1808 and 1811. Although fully armed and staffed, the fort never had occasion to fire upon the enemy. In 1817 the fort was renamed Castle Clinton in honor of DeWitt Clinton, Mayor of New York. The army vacated the fort in 1821 and the structure was deeded to New York City in 1823. In the summer of 1824 a new resaurant and entertainment center opened at the site, now called Castle Garden. A roof was added in the 1840s and Castle Garden served as an opera house and theater until 1854. On August 3, 1855, now leased to New York State, opened as an immigrant landing depot. During the next 34 years, over 8 million people entered the United States through Castle Garden, until it was closed on April 18, 1890. The building was altered once again and reopened as the New York City Aquarium on December 10, 1896. It was one of the city's most popular attractions until it closed in 1941. 14. Isaac JOHNSON married Mary MAHAN. 15. Mary MAHAN. Fifth Generation 18. Thomas Martin MATLOCK was born
1798/1802 in Washington, TN. He died after 1880 in
Phelps, MO. Thomas married Barbara Lee RINEHART on
1829. Naomi Edwina Matlock Haacke says: Thomas had three children, all born TN by Nancy and 5 children by Barbara. All children born TN except for Ransom Matlock. 19. Barbara Lee RINEHART was born 25 Nov 1808 in Washington, TN. She died before 1880. 20. Henry BECKHAM was born 4 Oct 1826 in Tennessee. He died 20 Jul 1911 in St. James, Mo. Henry married Mary Edna VAUGHN on 19 Nov 1850. 21. Mary Edna VAUGHN was born 3 Nov 1833 in Tennessee. She died 20 Oct 1903. 24. Sven JOHAN married Sara GRETA. Sven died at the age of 65. We know that he lived the last year of his life with his son Karl, and that Karl emigrated to America in 1883, therefore, he would have been born sometime around 1815 to 1818. 25. Sara GRETA. Sara died at the age of 54. Assuming she was born a couple of years after Sven, her husband, she would have been born in about 1820 and would have died in about 1874. Sixth Generation36. Zacharia MATLOCK was born 1755 in Halifax, VA. He died 23 Apr 1837 in Buffalo Ridge, Washington, TN. Zacharia married Emily "Eady" Strain (or Strange) PAYNE on 1780 in Halifax, Va. Zachariah resided in Halifax County, Virginia til ca 1787 when he moved to Washington County, TN. He purchased land on Boone's Creek from his father who at that time was living in Sullivan County, TN. The deed was witnessed by Jason Matlock, Moore Matlock, Jr, and Absolom Matlock Zachariah and Emily are said to have had ten children. Two are unknown. He and his family moved to Crawford County, MO with the exception of Ann and Jane who remained in TN. He fought in the War of 1812 37. Emily "Eady" Strain (or Strange) PAYNE was born 1762 in VA. She died 23 Apr 1837 in Washington, TN. 40. Leonard BECKHAM was born 31 Jul 1799 in Orange, NC. He died 31 Oct 1872 in Phelps, Mo. Leonard married Zilpha ROSE in Tennessee. 41. Zilpha ROSE was born 10 Mar 1808 in North Carolina. She died 31 Oct 1872 in Phelps, Mo. 51. Hedda. Seventh Generation 72. Moore MATLOCK was born 1715 in Hanover, Halifax, VA. He died Apr 1812 in Roane, TN. Moore married Emily Jane POWELL on 1753. Moore may have been the son of John Matlock Jr. who has records in Hanover Co. VA. In 1725 there are land records and in 1733 records show him deeding land to his children. Moore was a Planter in VA. Moore Matlock was in Louisa Co. VA in 1751 when he witnessed a deed with John Matlock. Moore was in Halifax Co. VA by 1753. He moved to Tennessee with his son Zachariah, where he had a North Carolina Land Grant in 1786. He sold this land to his son, Zachariah in 1794, Washington Co. Tn. Wittnesses signing the transfer of land were Moore Matlock Jr; Jason Matlock, and Absolom Matlock. Moore had land in Sullivan Co. TN which he sold in 1796. He also had land in Jefferson Co. Tn that he sold in 1798 to Jason Matlock. By 1805 Moore was in Roane Co. Tn where he appears on the tax list. The administrator for Moore's will was Jason Matlock 73. Emily Jane POWELL was born 1732 in Halifax, VA. She died about 1820 in Roane, TN. Jane used the name Jane Powell. She and her husband were not mentioned in their will. 74. Robert PAYNE III was born 1738 in Goochland, VA. He died 1791 in Pittsylvania, VA. Robert married Ann BURTON on 22 Jul 1762 in St. James Northam Parrish, Goochland, VA. 75. Ann BURTON was born 1743 in Goochland, VA. She died Aug 1810 in Lincoln, TN. 80. Stephen BECKHAM was born about 1755 in Virginia. He died 20 Sep 1820 in Orange, NC. Stephen married Catherine MERRITT on 23 May 1787 in Warren, NC. 81. Catherine MERRITT was born 1764/1771 in Warren, NC. She died after 1830 in Tennessee. Eighth Generation 144. William MATLOCK was born 19 Jul 1702 in New Kent, VA. He died 1769 in Bedford, Va. William married Elizabeth WITT on 1689. 145. Elizabeth WITT was born Halifax, Va in Halifix, Va. 146. Edward POWELL was born about 1700 in Prince George, VA. He died 1773 in Halifax, VA. Edward married Elizabeth RANSOM. Edward and Elizabeth lived in Prince George's County, Virginia. When he made his will in 1766, they were living in Antrim Parish, Halifax County, Virginia. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT : IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, the Eighteenth day of July one thousand Seven hundred and sixty six. I EDWARD POWELL of the Parish of Antrim and County of Halifax being in good and perfect mind and Memory praises be given to Almighty God, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following... FIRST and Principally I commend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God hoping through the merrits death and passion of my blessed Saviour Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon and to inherit everlasting life and my body I commit to the Earth to be buried at the descretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned, and as touching such worldly Estate whenwith it pleases God to Bless me with in this life, I give and dispose of the same in the following manner. VIZ: Imprimis. I leave unto my loving wife ELIZABETH POWELL during her natural life my two Negros, FALL and PATT, also all my other Estate, and after her death to be divided as follows. ITEM I gve amongst my four sons WILLIAM POWELL, DAVID POWELL, MARK POWELL and LUKE POWELL, my two Negros, FALL and PATT, to be equally divided amongst them and their heirs forever. ITEM I give and bequeath to my son MARK POWELL 144 Acres of the new land running from thence to MOSES TERRYs line, to him and his heirs forever. ITEM I give and bequeath to my son MARK POWELL six head of cattle that he has now in possession, also I give and bequeath to my son MARK one Feather Bed and Bedstid and Furniture that he has now in Possession, also I give and bequeath to my son MARK the Great Chest. ITEM I give and bequeath unto my son LUKE POWELL three hundred and Ninety Acres of land adjoining on the land I gave to my son MARK and on TERRYs line then running to a Corner Pine in the head of the Branch that runs down by JOHN DAY hence to JOSEPH LANDS Corner Tree, then on his line to my son's MARKs line, to him and his heirs forever. ITEM I give and bequeath to my son LUKE POWELL sixty Acres of land at the place that MEDLOCK began to build a cabbin, to him and his heirs forever. ITEM I give and bequeath unto my son LUKE POWELL one Feather Bed and Bedstid and Furniture and one Horse Bridle and Saddle and one Gun and the little Chest which has now in possession. ITEM I leave to JOHN TURK one hundred and sixteen Acres of land adjoining his line and COL. WOODING line which he has paid for. ITEM I give and bequeath to my Daughter JANE MEDLOCK to her and her heirs forever one Negroe girl named MARTIN. ITEM I give and bequeah to my Daughter MARY TURK one Negroe boy named FILL to her and her heirs forever. My will and desire is that the remainder of my Land shall be sold and equally divided amongst all my Children. ITEM I give to my grandson ZACHARIAH MEDLOCK one Feather Bed and Bolster hen he is of age, and if he dies before he comes to age my desire is that it shall be sold and equally divided amongst all my children. ITEM I give and bequeath to my two sons MARK and LUKE all my Iron Pots and all my Pewter to be equally divided. I hereby Constitute and Ordain WILLIAM GENT and WILLIAM POWELL Executors of this my last Will and Testament by me theretofore made IN WITNESS whereof I the said EDWARD POWELL to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and putist my Seal the day and date above mentioned _________ IN THE PRESENTS OF Anthony Colquett Christian Colquett Ed. Powell (SEAL) James Williams Gent At a Court held for Halifax County the 16 day of September 1773 THIS Last Will and Testament of Edward Powell deceased was presented in Court by William Gent & William Powell the Executors herein named, who made Oath hereto and the same being proved by the Oaths of two of the Witnesses threto, was ordered to be Recorded. And on the Motion of the said Executors Certificate granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in our form giving Security. Whereupon they together with Richard Daniel and Simon Holt this Security entered into and acknowledged Bond with Condition according to Law. 147. Elizabeth RANSOM was born about 1703. She died about 1776 in Halifax, VA. 148. Josias PAYNE Sr was born 30 Oct 1705 in St. James Northam Parrish, Goochland, VA. He died Dec 1785 in Pittsylvania, VA. Josias married Anne or Anna FLEMING on 1732 in Goochland, VA. 149. Anne or Anna FLEMING was born
about 1705 in St Peters Parrish, Rappahannock, Va. She
died after May 1778 in Goochland, VA. 150. Robert BURTON was born 1687 in Varina Parish, Henrico, Va. He died 30 Mar 1748 in Goochland, VA. Robert married Priscilla FARRAR. 151. Priscilla FARRAR was born 1687. She died 1774 in Orange, NC. 160. Stephen BECKHAM was born 1700 in Orange, NC. He died Feb 1773 in Granville, NC. Stephen married Josephine. 161. Josephine was born 1712 in Orange, NC. Ninth Generation 288. John MATLOCK was born 1696 in Burlington Co., NJ. He died 1704. John married Anne. 289. Anne was born in Burlington Co., NJ. 292. Thomas POWELL. 294. James RANSOM married Amy DAVIS. 295. Amy DAVIS. 296. George PAYNE was born 1678 in Sittingbone Parrish, Rappahannock, Va. He died 15 Jan 1743/1744 in Goochland, VA. George married Mary WOODSON on 30 Oct 1704 in Goochland, VA. 297. Mary WOODSON was born 1678 in Henrico, Va. 298. Charles FLEMING was born 1667 in Scotland. He died about 1719 in St Peters Parrish, York Co., Va. Charles married Susannah TARELTON on 1684 in New Kent, VA. 299. Susannah TARELTON was born 1663 in St Peters Parrish, New Kent, Va. She died after 1717. 300. Robert BURTON was born 1656/1668 in Longfield, Varina Parish, Henrico, Va. He died 1724 in Longfield, Varina Parish, Henrico, Va. Robert married Mary NOWELL on 1686 in Charles City, Va. 301. Mary NOWELL was born 1660 in Old Rappahannock, Va. She died 1748. 302. William FARRAR Jr was born 1657 in Henrico, VA. He died after 1721 in Henrico, VA. William married Priscilla BAUGH on 1680/1681. Children 1. William FARRAR III b: 1682 in Farrar's Island, Henrico Co, VA 2. Abell FARRAR b: 1685 3. Priscilla FARRAR b: 1687 4. George FARRAR , Sr. b: 1692 in Farrar's Island, Henrico Co, VA Note: Note: HenricoCo, VA Records, 1677-92, p 157: William Farrar's marriage to Priscilla Baugh evidently occurred between June 1679 and 1 April 1681, for on the latter date William Baugh, Sr. made a deed to further define a tract of land on the Appomattox, adjoining William Lockett, which he had transferred to his granddaughter Priscilla Baugh, 1 June 1679, "now wife of William Farrar." 303. Priscilla BAUGH was born 1664. She died before 1721 in Henrico, VA. 320. William BECKHAM was born 1650
in Essex, VA. He married Tabitha RANDOLPH on 1640. Beckhams in Virginia The earliest confirmed record shows a William Becham indentured to Richard Preston in 1639, Upper New Norfolk Co., VA. We presume him to be an immigrant at about the same time. In 1641 Preston traded the services of said Becham and four other servants for 250 acres of land on the New Townehaven River. On 25 Nov 1657 John Becham, an indentured servant, was traded by Christopher Reynolds in Isle of Wight Co., VA, along with six other servants for 350 acres of land along Cyprus Creek. Richard Beckham of Dorset, England, appears on lists of convicted rebels of the Monmouth Rebellion, shipped off to Barbados in 1685. Charles Beckham was transported in 1669 to Maryland, also a convicted rebel. It has yet to be determined which of these men fathered the many Beckhams in VA, MD and PA. The next appearance of the Beckham name is in 1703, Essex Co., VA where a Symon [Simon] Beckham appears at an estate sale.In 1704 he is granted a certificate for 50 acres of land due to him by transporting himself into the [VA] Colony. He also appears on the rent roll in 1704 with 100 acres of land in St. Ann's Parish. In 1708 he witnessed a deed in Essex Co. His will was presented to the September court for Probate in 1716. His wife, Ledia [Lydia] was named Executrix on 18 Sep 1716. In 1715 we find William and James Beckham on the Essex Co., VA Rent Rolls. I suspect they are sons of Simon (#1) and Lydia. The 1734,36 and 39 List of Tithables in Orange Co., VA contains William, Simon and Stephen Beckham. Orange Co. was formed in 1734 from Spottsylvania Co. William Beckham, his wife Phillis and son Simon (#2), received a land indenture in Orange Co., VA in 1735. In 1740 Simon and Stephen each received one in the same location. Simon Beckham's (#2) estate inventory appears in 1746, Orange Co., VA. Stephen, Thomas and William Beckham appear in the Orange Co., VA deed book for the years 1738-1740 and 1740-1741 as landowners. It is evident that there are two Simons detailed above. The one appearing in 1701, 1704 and 1708 is the older. It is known that he was dead by 1716, when his will was proved. The Simon (#2) on the 1734 List of Tithables (Tax List) is possibly the son of William who held the 1735 indenture. Thomas and Ann Beckham died in Richmond Co., VA within a few years of each other leaving a son, George Tomlin and a daughter Hannah Ann, both minors. Thomas' will was proved in 1731 and Ann's in 1736. George Tomlin Beckham's estate inventory was filed in Richmond Co., VA in 1752. Ann was mentioned in the will of Henry Street 1726/7 in Richmond Co., VA as heir with George Tomlin of his estate. We have evidence of Hannah Ann marrying Martin Dye. Researchers of the Dye family consider Ann Beckham's maiden name Tomlin. There has been no firm connection made between this Thomas Beckham and other Beckham families in VA. In 1775 Charles Becham is listed as a receiver of unpatented lands in Monongalia Co., VA. (This became Harrison Co., WV). I have found no record of settlement. James, mentioned above on the 1715 Quit Rent Roll of Essex Co., VA, was the son of Simon (#1) and the father of William, b. abt. 1741, Essex Co. At a court proceeding there on 16 Jan 1759, William, an orphan, was bound to a John Branscome, Tailor, at age 18. He was to be trained as a tailor until age 21. _____________________________________________ SOME EARLY BECKHAM FAMILIES 1400s - Beckhams named as Normans, notorious for their bad tempers. This in an old volume of English History. Name also seen in early France as de Beckham. 1600s - Though County Norfolk appears to be the "cradle", Beckhams were spread all over England, also Wales and the lowlands of Scotland. From the latter they spread into northern Ireland. 1639 - William Beckham to Upper Norfolk Co., VA, indentured to Richard Preston. 1641 - Richard Preston of Upper Norfolk Co., VA traded the services of 5 indentured servants; William Beckham, Richard Pettibone, Joane Carraway, Michaell Morphew and Edward Ratcliffe for 250 acres of land on the New Townehaven River. 1657 - Christopher Reynolds, on 25 Nov 1657 in Isle of Wight Co., VA, traded 7 servants: John Becham, Joseph Kerby, John Moode, William Seller, Edmond Howsden, Margaret Langridge and Susan Stubbers for 350 acres of land along Cyprus Creek. 1781 - Charles Becham on Simpson Creek (WV) in 1775 acc. to Reports of Commissioners on Adjustment of Claims to Unpatented Lands 1779-1783... A Record of certificates granted by the Commissioners. Cited in William E. Mockler, "West Virginia Surnames: The Pioneers", p. 65. [Simpson Creek was in Monongalia Co., which became Harrison Co., WV.] ____________________________________________________________ 321. Tabitha RANDOLPH was born before 1687 in Essex, VA. Tenth Generation 576. William MATLACK was born Jun 1650 in Cropwell Biship, Nottinghamshire, England. He died 1738 in Burlington Co., NJ. William married Mary HANCOCK on 14 Nov 1682 in Cropwell Biship, Nottinghamshire, England. William came to America on the ship "Kent" in 1677, settled on Pensanken Creek with his wife Mary who came from England on the ship "Paradise" with her brother Timothy in 1681. William and Mary were married when she was sixteen. 577. Mary HANCOCK was born 29 Mar 1668 in Brayles, Warwickshire, England. She died 20 Nov 1728 in Burlington Co., NJ. She apparently came over in 1681 from Brayles 592. William PAYNE was born 1660 in "Red House", Rappahannock, Va. He died 1726 in Lancaster Co. Va. William married Susannah MERRIMAN. 593. Susannah MERRIMAN was born 1659/1662. 594. Colonel Robert WOODSON was born 1634 in Fleur de Hundred, Henrico, Va. He died 1716 in Fleur de Hundred, Henrico, Va. Robert married Elizabeth FERRIS on 1656 in Curles, Henrico, Va. 595. Elizabeth FERRIS was born 1638 in James City, County, Virginia. She died 1689 in Henrico, Va. 596. John FLEMING was born in Cumbarmauld, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He married Mercy in England. 597. Mercy was born in York Co. Va. 598. Stephen TARELTON was born 1637 in New Kent, VA. He died Winter 1687/88. Stephen married Susannah BATES. Tobacco Appraisor 599. Susannah BATES was born 1638
in Middletown, Bruton Parrish, NY. 600. John Burton BURTON Sr was born 1632 in Longfield, Varina Parish, Henrico, Va or England. He died 1689/1690 in Longfield, Varina Parish, Henrico, Va. John married Rachel HUTCHINS about 1650 in England. Will dated 2/12/1689, proven 4/1/1690 (Henrico Wills Bk, v 115). Information on the Burton family from "The Burton Chronicles of Colonial Virginia" by Francis Burton Harrison, privately printed, 1933. Marriage 1 Rachael HUTCHENS Event: Unknown26 ABT. 1650 in Virginia Children 1. John BURTON , Jr b: ABT. 1656 in Henrico Co, VA 2. Robert BURTON b: BET. 1656 - 1668 in "Longfield', Varina Parish, Henrico Co, VA 3. William BURTON 4. Benjamin BURTON 5. John BURTON , Jr. 6. Mary BURTON b: ABT. 1652 in Henrico County, VA 7. Rachael BURTON b: ABT. 1654 in "Longfield', Varina Parish, Henrico Co, VA 8. Susanna "Anne" Rachael BURTON b: ABT. 1660 in Henrico County, VA Marriage 2 Mary COX b: ABT. 1625 in Henrico County, VA Married: ABT. 1650 in VA Children 1. Rachael BURTON b: ABT. 1654 in "Longfield', Varina Parish, Henrico Co, VA 2. Benjamin BURTON b: BET. 1656 - 1668 3. William BURTON Sources: 1.Title: Descendants of Edward Hatcher 1637-1711 Son of William the Immigrant Author: Compiled and edited by M. Nel Hatcher Publication: 1999 Repository: Note: Mom's Call Number: Media: Book Page: 12 2.Title: World Family Tree Vol. 5, Ed. 1 Author: Brøderbund Software, Inc. Publication: Release date: August 22, 1996 Note: Customer pedigree. Repository: Call Number: Media: Family Archive CD Page: Tree #0473 Text: Date of Import: Aug 21, 1999 601. Rachel HUTCHINS. 604. William FARRAR Sr married Mary BAUGH. 605. Mary BAUGH. 606. William BAUGH Jr was born about 1638. He died before Aug 1678. William married Jane HATCHER. Baugh family researcher: Mike Baugh August 1678: An orphan's court record show Abell Gower giving an account of cattle belonging to his stepchildren, Mary and Priscilla Baugh, orphans of Mr William Baugh, deceased, and of William and John Branch, orphans of Mr William Branch, deceased. Marriage 1 (Baugh) ?? Children 1. James BAUGH b: ABT. 1658 Marriage 2 Jane HATCHER b: ABT. 1640 in HENRICO CO., VA Married: ABT. 1661 3 1 Married: AFT. 1676 2 Children 1. James BAUGH b: ABT. 1658 2. Mary BAUGH b: ABT. 1662 3. Priscilla BAUGH b: ABT. 1664 4. William BAUGH III b: ABT. 1668 Sources: 1.Title: Descendants of Benjamin Hatcher 1644-1728, Son of William the Immigrant Page: 5 2.Title: World Family Tree Vol. 5, Ed. 1 Author: Brøderbund Software, Inc. Publication: Release date: August 22, 1996 Note: Customer pedigree. Repository: Call Number: Media: Family Archive CD Page: Tree #0473 Text: Date of Import: Aug 21, 1999 3.Title: Descendants of Edward Hatcher 1637-1711 Son of William the Immigrant Author: Compiled and edited by M. Nel Hatcher Publication: 1999 Repository: Note: Mom's Call Number: Media: Book Page: 5 607. Jane HATCHER was born about 1640 in Henrico, VA. She died 1709/1710 in Henrico, VA. Jane's history comes from Dan Page, who received it mostly from correspondence with Branch and Baugh descendants, Gower's will, W&M, etc. Mrs Jane Gower's will, 7 Dec 1710/ 1st Monday Jan 1710/11, HenricoCo, VA, makes bequests to: daughter Mary Cox, Exor., and grandson William Cox, "all my outlands", to granddaughters Obedience Turpin and Priscilla Wilkenson "the land I now live on called Great Stone; to grandchildren: William Farrar "my biggest silver tumbler, to Abel Farrar a silver tumbler; to Priscilla Farrar a silver porringer." Other grandchildren named: William, Mary and Judith Womack; Mary and Martha Wilkenson. 640. William BECKHAM was born 1612/1619 in East Beckham, Norfolk Co., England. was buried in Old Graveyard, East Beckham, England. William married Tabetha RANDOLPH about 1650. 641. Tabetha RANDOLPH was born 1622 in Orange, VA. was buried in Old Graveyard, East Beckham, England. England. Eleventh Generation 1152. George MATLACK married Jane HALL. 1153. Jane HALL. 1154. John B. HANCOCK married Anne. 1155. Anne. 1184. Richard PAYNE was born 12 May
1633 in "Round Tower", Northumberland, Va. He died
after 1692 in Cedar Hill, Va. 1186. Richard MERRIMAN died in Lancaster Co. Va. He married Susannah CAMPION on 7 Nov 1658 in St. James Church, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. The couple sailed Nov. 8, 1658 on the White Dove for Barbadoes and Virginia. 1187. Susannah CAMPION. 1188. John WOODSON Jr was born 1586 in Dorset, Dorsetshire, England. He died 18 Apr 1644 in Fleur de Hundred, Henrico, Va. John married Sarah WINSTON on 1619 in Dorset, Dorsetshire, England. 1189. Sarah WINSTON was born 1595 in of Devonshire, England. She died 17 Jan 1659/1660 in Prince George, VA. 1190. Richard FERRIS was born 1596 in London, Middlesex, England. He died 1637 in Henrico, Va. Richard married Sarah HAMBLETON in Va. 1191. Sarah HAMBLETON. 1198. John BATES was born 1598 in Canterbury, Kent, England. He died 1666 in Middletown, Bruton Parrish, NY. John married Elizabeth WINSTON. 1199. Elizabeth WINSTON was born about 1600 in England. She died 30 Mar 1701 in Middletown, Bruton Parrish, NY. 1200. Richard BURTON Sr was born 1564/1594 in England. He died 1635/1682 in Henrico, VA. Richard married Katherine CHRISTIAN on 3 Mar 1604 in St. Saviors Southwork, London, England. Children 1. Francis BURTON b: WFT Est. 1594-1636 in ENGLAND 2. Judith BURTON b: WFT Est. 1594-1636 3. Robert BURTON b: BET. 1629 - 1634 4. Samuel BURTON b: WFT Est. 1594-1636 5. Richard BURTON II b: WFT Est. 1594-1636 6. Thomas BURTON , Sr. b: 1634 in Henrico County, Virginia 7. John BURTON , Sr. b: ABT. 1632 in Longfield, Henrico Co, VA [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #0473, Date of Import: Aug 21, 1999] THE FAMILY CAME TO AMERICA FROM ENGLAND ON THE SHIP ABIGAIL IN 1635. 1201. Katherine CHRISTIAN was born 1571/1594 in England. She died in Henrico, VA. 1212. William BAUGH was born 1613 in Lincolnshire, England. He died about 1680 in Henrico, VA. William married Elizabeth Sharpe PARKER. Children 1. Edward HATCHER , Sr. b: 1637 in Henrico Co, VA 2. Henry HATCHER , Sr. b: BET. 1637 - 1638 in Henrico County, VA 3. William HATCHER , Jr. b: ABT. 1639 in HENRICO CO., VA 4. Jane HATCHER b: ABT. 1640 in HENRICO CO., VA 5. John HATCHER b: ABT. 1642 in HENRICO CO., VA 6. Susannah HATCHER b: BET. 1642 - 1646 in Henrico County, Virginia 7. Benjamin HATCHER , Sr. b: 1644 in Varina Parish, Henrico County, VA 8. Child HATCHER b: 1646 9. Elizabeth HATCHER b: 1646 in Henrico Cty, VA. Occupation: House of Burgesses, Tabacco grower From "Descendants of Edward Hatcher, 1637-1711, Son of William the Immigrant", pg 3: It is commonly believed that William Hatcher descended from the Careby Hatchers of Lincolnshire, England, and many books and family trees record this belief, some claiming his father to be a Thomas Hatcher, others claiming William Hatcher. But none can provide even a shred of documentation to support this claim. After more than 10 years of researching the English records and documents, Emory Hatcher, through a professional British genealogist, has disproved all possible Hatcher males of the Careby Hatchers as the father of William with one exception. One Henry Hatcher simply disappears from the records after 1599. There is no evidence that this Henry is William's father, but because of the lack of records simply cannot be completely eliminated as a possibility. There is recorded in Henrico County a deposition dated 1677 of William Hatcher then aged about sixty-three years, making his birthdate c1613. ************************************************* Deeds: Virginia Land Patent Book No 1, Part 1, p 40: 1 June 1636: William Hatcher is granted 200 ac HenricoCo on Appomatuck River "near to the land of Elizabeth Warde, widow", 50 for his personal adventures and 150 for transporting 3 persons including himself. Near to the land of Pearse and Mary Box. ************************************************* From "Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666". These 3 importees were Alice Emmerton, Richard Radford, and John Winchester. And in 1637 William again imported 3 people: Benjamin Gregory, Thomas Browne, and Charles Howell. Another source of controversy is the name of William's wife. She has been recorded as Mary, Sarah, Mary Sarah Smith, and Marion Newport. There has been no evidence found, to my knowledge, proving the name of William's wife. William received several grants for land. From "Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants", by Nell Marion Nugent, Vol 1; Virginia State Library and Archives, Richmond 1992: Patent Book 1, Part 1, page 433, July 10, 1637 shows 850 acres; Book 1, Part 2, page 559, May 29, 1638 shows 150 acres for transporting 3 persons; Book 6 page 529 shows 227 acres. ************************************************* From "The Hatcher Family" by Rev. Francis Campbell Symonds, D. D. William Hatcher came into this country about 1635 and figured conspicuously as a resident of Henrico. On June 1 1636 he received a patent for land for the importation of himself and three others into the colony. In the land grant office in Richmond are recorded the several grants of land issued to this William Hatcher, in Book 1, page 433, 850 acres; Book 1, page 559, 150 acres; Book 6 page 529, 227 acres. In their beginnings in Henrico, the Hatchers...were very well to do people. William Hatcher, the immigrant became a member of the House of Burgesses from the County of Henrico and served in that capacity in 1644,1645,1646,1649,and 1652. Colonial Virginia Register, p. 65; 5 V. 98. At the beginning of the Session of November 1654, the House of Burgesses made the following order: " Whereas Col. Edward Hill, unanimously chosen speaker of this house, was afterwards maliciously reported by William Hatcher to be an atheist and blasphemer..... and forasmuch as the said William Hatcher... hath also reported, that the mouth of this house was a Devil....It is therefore ordered by this house, that the said William Hatcher, upon his knees, make an humble acknowledgement of his offence unto the said Col. Edward Hill and Burgesses of this Assembly; which accordingly was performed, and then he, the said Hatcher, dismist paying his fees." William Hatcher was again Burgess in March 1658-9. So far as the extant records show, this was his last public service; but the temper which induced him to denounce Speaker Hill, got him into trouble at the time of Bacon's Rebellion. At a court held by the Governor and Council, March 15, 1676-7. "William Hatcher being brought before the court for uttering divers mutinous words tending to the disquiett of this his Majesty's countrey, and it being evidently made appeare what was layd to his charge by divers oaths, and a jury being impanelled to assesse the damages, who bring in their verdict that they award the said Hatcher to pay ten thousand pounds of tobacco and caske, which verdict of the jury this honourable court doth confirme: but in respect the said Hatcher is an aged man, the court doth order that the said Hatcher doe pay with all expedition eight thousand pounds of drest porke unto his Majestie's Commander of his forces in Henrico county. for the supply of the souldiers, which if he fayle to doe, that he pay eight thousands pounds of tobacco and caske the next cropp, and pay costs." He was much more fortunate than most who took part in this rebellion which was called by Bancroft the "Harbinger of American Nationality". Many were committed to prison and were condemned of all or most of their property, which, incidentally was given to friends and supporters of the King. The citizens of HenricoCo sent the King a list of their grievances and requested that they be heard. This manuscript signed by: Wilber Elam, John Pleasants, Solomon Knibbe, and Will Hatcher. This was reported in "The History of HenricoCo, VA". In April of 1680 William Hatcher left property and personal items (a Life Estate) to Thomas Burton, believed to be his grandson. ************************************************* From Mrs. Glenn M Turnell in a letter to "The Stovall Journal" in 1993: In 1658/59 at Newport on Rhode Island Mr. Robt. Potter acted for Mr William Breuton, merchant and Mathew Burne of Boston to sell a ship or Barq for 300 pounds lawful money of England to George Potter, Wm. Hatcher and Henry Randolph all right in the vessel Blackbird. This was evidently a fairly good size ship considering the amount paid for it. Now we also know that young Thomas (Burton, Jr) carried on a merchant trade with Boston as evidenced by a suit brought against him and he may have died at sea in this very Barq as his wife states.."I never heard any certain information of ye manner of ye death of my dear husband Mr. Thomas Burton." Even though there were many years between the purchase of the ship by William Hatcher, Henry Randolph and George Potter this could certainly have been the one used by young Thomas Burton around 1686/1691 at the time of the letter to his mother regarding his estate. In the book "Ship Names-Origins and Usages during 45 Centuries" by Don H Kennedy the Blackbird is listed as being red with a reference "Yachting" 20, No. 5 (1916); 197. ************************************************* The Will of William Hatcher, 1614-1680 Att a Court Holden at Varina For the County of Henrico the first day of April (by his motion Justices of the Peace for said County) in the year of our Lord God 1680 and in the thirty-second year of the reign of our sovereign Lord, Charles The Second by the grace of God of Great Britain, Scotland and Ireland, King defender of the faith. IN THE NAME OF GOD (amen) I William Hatcher being in perfect memory but now stricken in years do make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. In prinks (?) I give and bequeath my spirit to Almighty God who gave it to me whensoever it shall please him to call me out of this sinful world and my body to the ground. Item: I give unto Thomas Burton, Jr. the plantation between the land of Mr. Henry Lound and the land of Gilbert Elam to wit: two hundred and twenty six acres, his choice of all my horses or mares, one heifer called blackchops, a young ewe, and a years schooling and clothes, till he reaches the age of seventeen years, to the confirmation of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this two and twentieth day of February, 1676/7. Signed and sealed in the presence of: John Pleasants, Henry Gee Memorandum before the signing and sealing hereof, I do bequeath unto the above mentioned Thomas Burton Jr. the second choice of all my furniture thereunto belonging. s/Will Hatcher Filed in Henrico County Court the first day of April 1680 by ye oath of Henry Gee and the testamony of John Pleasants who (being a Quaker) refused to sweare but only affirms that it to be Hatcher's deed, these two being witnesses to ye same. Test: Hugh Davis, Dep Clerk of Court - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Another translation of the Will of William Hatcher, Henrico County, VA., Will and Deed Book Part 1, pg 121. Will of William Hatcher (Burton-Allen/Hatcher Anthology p 236, The Colonial Genealogist, from an article by Glenn M. Turnell, FAS). To Thomas Burton Jr. the land between Mr. Henry Lound and Gilbert Elam containing 226 acres, his choice of all of my horses and mares, one heifer, one Ewwe, a yars schooling, and clothes until he arrives at 17 years of age. 20 February 1676/7. Wit John Pleasants and Henry Gee. Before signing, "I give also to Thomas Burton Jr. the second choice of all my bed and furniture." Recorded 1 April 1680 (see patent 26 Sept 1674). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From "The Family of Bartholomew Stovall, Volume 1, by Neil Thompson. His Will, made when he was "well stricken in years" dated 1676/7, was proved 1 April 1680. It names no executor or residuary legatee and in fact mentions no child at all. On 26 September 1674 he had procured a patent for 227 acres of land in Henrico County; this land he devised for life to Thomas Burton Jr. together with the latter's choice of his horses and mares, one heifer, one Ewe, a years schooling, and clothing until he arrives at the age of seventeen, also the second choice of his bed and its furniture. Such a Will is more like a deed of a gift to one particular relative than a Will; the rest of his property was permitted to pass as in intestacy, and on 1 April 1680 Edward and Benjamin Hatcher, William Hatcher's surviving sons made a gift to the minor children of their deceased brother Henry of cattle and other personal property out of the estate of William Hatcher and then divided the residue among themselves. --------------------------- Henrico County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 1677-1705 Compiled by Benjamin B Weisinger III, p.122 Agreement between Benjamin Hatcher and Robert Sharpe, both inhabitants of Henrico Co.,: There is now a tract in the county called Varina, lately in possession of William Hatcher, dec'd, and claimed at law by said Robert Sharpe, and the right of said William since his death being derived to said Benjamin Hatcher, and also claimed by said Sharpe. Now for valuable consideration to both parties and to avoid future suits about the tract, 200 acres, they agree the land should be divided equally; and Robert shall have first choice. 31 March 1680. Wit: Wm Randolph, Hugh Davis Sig: Ben Hatcher, Robt. (RS) Sharpe 1 April 1680 Note: This agreement was signed March 31, 1680, so must assume William died before this date. ----------------------------------- Henrico County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, 1677-1705 Compiled by Benjamin B Weisinger III, p.127 - 1 April 1680 Edward Hatcher, son of William Hatcher, of Varina Parish, Henrico Co., dec'd, to Benjamin Hatcher, son of said William Hatcher, for sake of quiet and peaceable settlement of estate left by their father and to avoid future suits and quarrels, confer each to the other 1/2 of personal estate left by their father. Edward grants to Benjamin 200 acres of land at Varina, lately in occupation of said William, and one tract called "Pigg in the Bole" in same county, near land of Thomas Holmes, 100 acres; also one tract called "Turkey Island", 150 acres. Benjamin confirms to Edward a tract known as "Necke of Land", 400 acres; also one plantation between Gilbert Elam and Henry Lound, 250 acres, lately in occupation of Thomas Wood. Wit: Tho. Cocke, Richard Cocke, Sr. Signed: Edward (EH) Hatcher p.129 - Identical deed of same date, signed: Ben Hatcher ------------------------ Henrico County, Virginia Wills and Deeds, 1677-1705 Compiled by Benjamin B Weisinger III Ages as given by Deposition in County Records 1677-1705 1 Aug. 1676, p.27 - William Hatcher, 63 1 April 1679, p.89 - Benjamin Hatcher, 35 2 June 1679, p.100 - Edward Hatcher, 46 10 Nov. 1679, p.112 - Edward Hatcher, 36 or 37 1 April 1680, p.125 - Benjamin Hatcher, 36 10 Oct. 1681, p.184 - Edward Hatcher, 46 1 April 1685, p.313 - Benjamin Hatcher, 43 2 Feb. 1686, p.410 - William Hatcher, 27 1 Dec. 1687, p.471 - Ben Hatcher, 40 1 Feb. 1691, p.286 - John Hatcher (son of Edward), 18 2 Dec. 1678, p.66 - Edward Hatcher, 46 ------------------------ 1636 Land Grant: This land grant dated 1 June 1636, was William's first- for 200 acres for the importation of three people - Alice Emmerton, Richard Radford, John Winchester. 1637 Land Grant: This land grant, dated 1 July 1637, was William's second for 850 acres. The interesting part of this grant is that it appears he is once again receiving acreage for transporting people, including the same 3 individuals from his 1st grant in 1636 - Alice Emmerton, Richard Radford, John Winchester. Clearly the system of land for people was subject to scams and fraud or the complete absence of controls. From Robert Hatcher's Notes: William Hatcher, located in Henrico County, VA, where he received a grant of 200 acres of land in 1636. He was born in 1613/14, and received his education before he left England. He was a successful planter and politician. He was elected to the House of Burgesses (the Virginia State Legislature) in 1644. He was again a Burgess in 1649, 1652, and 1654. William was appointed a "Viewer" of tobacco by an act of the assembly in 1639. This was a position of importance at that time, as tobacco was used as a medium of exchange. It was extensively used instead of money. "From Our Kin," by Mary Denham Ackerly and Lula Eastman Jeter Parker, "William Hatcher The Immigrant, had a notoriously high temper. If any of his descendants have that weakness, it may be of some comfort that they came by it honestly, as it can be traced directly back to him." William was compelled to beg the pardon of The Speaker of the House, Col. Edward Hill, on bended knee for calling an "atheist and a blasphemer." reported in "The Woodsons and Their Connections." Also Burton/Allen Hatcher Anthology and in the "History of Henrico County, VA" by Pauline Pierce Warner. William was fined 10,000 lbs of tobacco and caske for his part in Bacon's Rebellion. This was reduced upon appeal to 8,000 lbs of dressed pork to be delivered to His Majesty's soldiers. William Hatcher was more fortunate than most who took part in this rebellion, which was called by Bancroft, the "Harbinger of the American Nationality." Many were committed to prison and were condemned of their property, which incidentally was given to friends and supporters of the King. The citizens of Henrico Co. sent a list of grievances to the King and requested that they be corrected. This manuscript was signed by "Wilton Elam, John Pleasants, Solomon Knibbe, and Will Hatcher. (Reported in The History of Henrico County, Virginia by Pauline Pearce Warner.) William's will was probated 1 April 1680 Henrico Co. VA Wills and Deeds 1677-1692 p. 121. Roy Shelton Hatcher lists Alice Emerton as the wife of William The Immigrant. Alice Emerton was a headright of William, meaning that he paid her passage to America. He also paid the passage of two other people at the same time. As yet, there is no solid evidence that she was his wife.[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #4405, Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999] On June 1, 1636 William Hatcher received a land patent for the importation of himself and three others into the colony (Virginia). presumably the "three others" were his wife and and two sons Edward, and Henry. Patent was for 1500 acres. He was a Member of the Henrico County House of Burgesses between 1644 and 1659. In 1654 the House made the following order: "Whereas Colonel Edward Hill unanimously chosen speaker of this House, was afterwards maliciously reported by William Hatcher to be an 'Atheist, Blasphemer, and a Devil'." for which he had to "on his knees make a humble acknowledgment of his offense to said hill and Burgesses of this assembly." He served his last term in the House from 1658-1659. His temper got him into trouble again in 1676 during Bacon's Rebelion, he was fined 8,000 pounds of pork for "uttering diverse mutinous words tending to the disquiet of this, His Majesty's Country". [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 2, Ed. 1, Tree #5584, Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999] Member House of Burgesses from Henrico County 1644-6, 1649, 1652, 1659. [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #3792, Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999] ------------------------ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #0473, Date of Import: Aug 21, 1999] WILLIAM HATCHER IS ESTABLISHE IN THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA. HE AND WIFE, MARY, AND THEIR FIRST CHILD, EDWARD, EMIGRATED TO BERMUDA HUNDRED, VA IN 1635. HE SECURED A PATENT FOR LAND IN HENRICO CO., 1636. WILLIAM WAS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF BURGESS 1644-45, 1649-52 AND 1654-59. 6-1-1636 HENRICO CO. 200 ACRES ON APPAMATTUCK RIVER NEAR THE LAND OF eLIZABETH WARD, WIDOW. PT. BOOK #1, PG.353. 7-10-1637 HENRICO CO. 850 ACRES ON APPAMATTUCK R., 450 ACRES LYING ON SWIFT CREEK. 400 ACRES VIZ BY ASSIGN FROM WM. CLARK. PT. #1 PG. 433. 9-26-1674 HENRICO 227 ACRES BETWEEN GILBERT ELAM AND HENRY LOUND. PT. #6 PG. 484. Moved to Virginia in 1636 From Lincolnshire, England ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following notes are from Joyce R. Harrison: William, the immigrant, born, maybe, in Careby, England, is thought by some family researchers to be the son of William Hatcher a member of Parliament who took up arms against the King and was seized by the King's forces and indicted for treason in 1634. His son, William, immigrated to Virginia about 1634/35, probably with his wife and oldest son Edward. There he received several land grants in Henrico County and played a prominent role in the Colonial life of Virginia. (This connection has NOT been documented.) It is thought that William Hatcher boarded the Primrose in London in July 1634 headed for Virginia. Other researchers believe William to be the son of Thomas Hatcher and Catherine Reede, b. 1595. (This has NOT been documented.) William the Immigrant may have married Marian Newporte at Ogburne St. George, County Wiltshire, England on 27 December 1632, near Lockerly. Their first son, Edward, may have been born in 1633 before the family immigrated to Virginia, even though records indicate that all of William's children were born in Henrico County, VA. No reference in Virginia records which I have researched mention a wife, Marian or otherwise. NOTE: British Bob Hatcher who has a Hatcher Family Website on the internet states that our American William Hatcher probably married Marian Newport at "Ogborne St. George, Wiltshire" on 17 Dec. 1632. (NOTE: 10/7/1998: After gaining more information about the William Hatcher family, I have added Jane to the family page with her husband William Branch). Henrico County deeds beginning in 1636 show that William received a land patent of 50 acres for himself and 150 acres for the importation of three persons, on 1 June 1636. He received several other grants of land in Henrico County totaling 1227 acres. William the Immigrant became a member of the House of Burgesses from the county of Henrico and served in that capacity in 1644, 1645, 1646, 1649 and 1652. A deposition on file in Henrico County, dated 1677, declares that William Hatcher was "aged about sixty-three years of age," which would make his year of birth about 1614. William's will was recorded 1 April 1680 in Henrico County, VA. The only heir named was Thomas Burton, Jr. who was no doubt William's grandson, the son of Susannah Hatcher and her husband Thomas Burton. NOTE: See a list of references used in researching the Hatcher family on note page for Benjamin Hatcher, son of William the Immigrant. ****************************************** NOTE: Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Volume 5, Tree # 473 gives the following information about William Hatcher: Born 1614 in Careby, Lincolnshire, England; died 1680 in Henrico County, Virginia; married Mary Sally (born in England and died after 1646 in Henrico County, Turkey Island, Virginia) about 1633 in Lincolnshire, England. This source names seven children: Edward, born in 1634 in England; Henry, born 1637 in Henrico County, Virginia; William, born about 1639; Jane, born about 1640; John, born about 1642; Benjamin, born 1644; and Susannah, born 1646. Included in notes about William Hatcher is the following statement: "He and wife, Mary, and their first child, Edward, emigrated to Bermuda Hundred, VA in 1635. He secured a patent for land in Henrico Co., 1636." From June 1636 through September 1674, William accumulated 2,127 acres of land on and near the Appamattuck River, according to this researcher. NOTE: Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Volume 8, Tree # 0396 gives the following information about William Hatcher and his ancestors: Gen. 1: John Hatcher, b. ab. 1513 Surry Co., Eng. m. Alice Green; Gen. 2: Thomas Hatcher, b. ab. 1535, St. Edwards, Cambridge, Eng. m. Katherine Rede, dau. of Thomas Rede, son of Richard Rede; Gen. 3: William Hatcher, b. May 26, 1582, Careby, Lincolnshire, Eng. m. unknown; Gen. 4: William Hatcher, Col. b. Jan 14, 1612/13, Lincolnshire, Eng., d. March 1679/80, Henrico Co., VA. m. about 1633, Mary in Lincolnshire, Eng. Gen. 5: Edward, Henry, William, Jane, John, Benjamin and Susanna Hatcher. It is clear that there are as many different "facts" about William Hatcher as there are researchers. But so far, I have not been able to document any of the data from the above mentioned two FTM archives. ****************************************** The Hatcher Family Research Association organized and spearheaded by Emory Green Hatcher of Denver, Colorado has been unable to find positive proof of William Hatcher, the Immigrant's, ancestors, the place of his birth, or the name of his wife, as of the last newsletter, Apr. 1999. The association pays a British researcher to search for William's marriage and his ancestors. 1213. Elizabeth Sharpe PARKER. 1215. unknown. [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #3792, Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999] Came from the Hatchers of Careby Manor, Lincolnshire, England,"William the Immigrant". A member of Parliament, indicted for treason in 1643. Had taken up arms against the King. Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from Henrico County in 1644-5-6, 1649, "evidently a leader in his county".He patented in all 1500 acres of land. Had a notorious high temper. In 1654 he was forced to apologize in the House for calling it's speaker, Colonel Ed Hill "a devil". In 1676, Bacon's rebellion, was fined 10000 pounds of tobacco foe 'uttering mutinous words".("Our Kin") p 146. It is believed by several Hatcher researchers that William Hatcher married Marian Newporte but positive proof has yet to be found by the Hatcher Family Research Association orgainzed by Emory Hatcher of Denver, Colorado. The association has a researcher in England who reports to Emory on her findings and, so far, has been unable to trace William Hatcher, the immigrant, to any particular family or bride in England. 1280. Richard B. BECKHAM was born 1583/1587 in Old Norfolk, Norfolk, England. He died 20 Apr 1619 in England. Richard married Susan Sarah FUTTER about 1610 in Narf, Norfolk, England. 1281. Susan Sarah FUTTER was born 1585/1590 in Narf, Norfolk, England. She died 16 Apr 1619. 1282. James RANDOLPH was born 1596 in Orange, VA. He married Malinda. 1283. Malinda was born before 1600 in Orange, VA. Twelfth Generation 2368. John PAYNE was born 1615 in Yorkshire, England. He died 1690 in Rappohannock, Va. John married Margaret ROBINSON in England. 2369. Margaret ROBINSON was born about 1615 in England. She died about 1690 in Cedar Hill, Westmoreland Co., Va. 2376. Doctor John WOODSON Sr. was
born 1568 in England. He died 1622 in Virginia. He and his wife Sarah came to America on the George in 1619. He was killed by indians. 2378. Isaac WINSTON was born in Dorset, Dorsetshire, England. He was married was married 1588 in Dorset, Dorsetshire, England. 2380. Nicholas FERRIS was born about 1560 in Poss, Hertford, Yorkshire, England. He died 1620 in London, Middlesex, England. Nicholas married Mary WOODENOTH on 1580 in London, Middlesex, England. 2381. Mary WOODENOTH was born 1562 in Shavington, Cheshire, England. She died 1634 in Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire, England. 2400. Francis BURTON was born 1550 in New Castle, Kent, England. 2431. Susan WITT was born 1797. She died 1873. Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown Married: WFT Est. 1804-1845 1 Children 1. UNKNOWN b: WFT Est. 1596-1621 in ENGLAND Marriage 2 Uriah HATCHER b: 1785 in Bedford County, VA Married: 20 MAR 1821 in Nelson County, VA Children 1. Catherine A. HATCHER b: 17 FEB 1822 in Bedford County, VA 2. Calista Witt HATCHER b: 29 SEP 1823 in Bedford County, VA 3. Hannibal W. HATCHER b: 21 OCT 1825 in Bedford County, VA 4. Carolamus HATCHER b: 1829 in Bedford County, VA 5. Celine HATCHER b: 30 JUL 1829 in Bedford County, VA 6. Hillary E. HATCHER b: 8 NOV 1832 in Bedford County, VA 7. Luvenia E. HATCHER b: 4 JAN 1835 in Bedford County, VA 8. Abner Uriah HATCHER b: 2 APR 1837 in Bedford County, VA 9. Julius Caesar HATCHER b: 11 OCT 1840 in Bedford County, VA Sources: 1.Title: World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1 Author: Brøderbund Software, Inc. Publication: Release date: February 9, 1996 Note: Customer pedigree. Repository: Call Number: Media: Family Archive CD Page: Tree #3792 Text: Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999 2.Title: World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1 Author: Brøderbund Software, Inc. Publication: Release date: February 9, 1996 Note: Customer pedigree. Repository: Call Number: Media: Family Archive CD Page: Tree #4405 Text: Date of Import: Nov 5, 1999 2560. Richard BECKHAM was born 1545 in Norford and Little Fransham, Norfolk, England. He married Alice MYNNY on 26 May 1575 in Little Frasham, Norfolk, England. 2561. Alice MYNNY was born about 1549 in Norford and Little Fransham, Norfolk, England. was buried 29 Jan 1625 in Little Frasham, Norfolk, England. 13. Generation 4736. Robert PAYNE was born about 1589 in England. 4752. Reginald WOODSON. 4760. John FERAR was born 1540 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. He died 13 Aug 1590 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. John married Mary on 1560 in Poss, Hertford, Yorkshire, England. 4761. Mary. 5120. Walter BECKHAM was born 1514 in Norford and Little Fransham, Norfolk, England. He died after 8 May 1560. Walter married Cecily JENISON (OR JERISON) on 1544. 5121. Cecily JENISON (OR JERISON) was born 1518 in Norford and Little Fransham, Norfolk, England. She died Jan 1560. 14. Generation 10240. Robert BECKHAM was born 1483 in Westacre, Norfolk, England. He died after Nov 1588. Robert married Mrs. BECKHAM. 10241. Mrs. BECKHAM died 28 Nov 1588. 15. Generation 20480. John BECKHAM was born 1452 in North Creake, Norfolk, England. He died after 4 May 1510. John married Alice. 20481. Alice was born about 1456 in North Creake, Norfolk, England. 16. Generation 40960. John BECKHAM was born 1421 in North Creake, Norfolk, England. He died after 10 Jan 1484. John married Christian. 40961. Christian was born about 1425 in North Creake, Norfolk, England. She died after 1484. Appendix A - Sources 1. Birth Certificate. 2. Honorable Discharge. 3. Marraige Liscence. 4. Birth Certificate. 5. Birth Certificate. |
