Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties

Samuel Whitson

Male Bef 1665 - 1702  (> 37 years)


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  • Name Samuel Whitson 
    Birth Bef 1665 
    Gender Male 
    Death 4 Feb 1702  Stafford County, Virginia - inventory Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I48693  Tree1
    Last Modified 16 May 2024 

    Father Joseph Whitson,   b. 1615, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1696, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary Fletcher,   b. 1620   d. 1696, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Aft 1635 
    Family ID F28626  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth MNU Skeel,   b. Bef 1674   d. Bef 1701, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 27 years) 
    Marriage Bef 24 Mar 1691  Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F28695  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 May 2024 

    Family 2 Female MNU Whitson,   b. Bef 1669   d. Bef 1700, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 31 years) 
    Marriage Bef 1685  Isle of Wight County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William Whitson,   b. 1680, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Oct 1738, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia - probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [Father: natural]
     2. Thomas Whitson,   b. 1685, Isle of Wight County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jun 1732, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia - Inventory Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F28696  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 May 2024 

  • Notes 
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      1699-1709 Stafford County, Virginia Deed & Will Book; [Antient Press]; Page 123-124
      An inventory of SAMUEL WHITSONS Estate appraised by JEOFFREY WOOD & WM. MATHENY this 4th day of Febry. 1701/2 rendered by MARY WHITSON Widow and Admx. March 11th 1701/2 and then ordered to be recorded ..
      (items and value Listed) ..
      Appraised by us John x (sic) Wood,
      Signum
      W Matheny, Mat: Tompson
      Mary Whitson widow paraphenalia .. lists items she received ..
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      1691-1692 Stafford County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press];
      At a Court held for the County of Stafford at the House of THOMAS ELSEY March the 11th 1690.
      2. SAMUEL WHITSON who Intermarried with ELIZABETH the widow and relict of John SKEEL late of this County deced and one of the Exectrs appointed in his last will and Testament with JOHN SIMSON of this County on the behalf of the child the other Executor appointed therein came into Court and made humble petition for administration Cum Testamento annexed of the Estate of the said John Skeele deced to the intent that they may pay all debts and performe what was required of there touching the said Estate in the said deceds will they being ready to give Security and Enter into bond to perform what the Law shall require of them touching the said state.
      And the Court having fully and maturely considered the premises doe accordingly order that the said Samuel Whitson in the right of Elizabeth his said wife and John Simson for and on behalf of the Child shall have administration Cum Testamento annexed of the Estate of the said John Skeele which said will was proved by the Oaths and Testimonies of Mr. EDWARD THOMASON and ELLIS ROBERTS Witnesses to the said will Subscribed provided that the said Samuel Whitson and John Simson shall give good Security and Enter into bond to perform what the Law shall require of them Touching the said Estate.
      page 124 Court held 11th March 1690/1.
      Capt. GEORGE MASON became Security with the aforesaid Samuel Whitson and John Simson to perform what the Law requires of them Touching the said Estate and Entered into Bond accordingly. Ordered by this Court that JOSEPH WHITSON, THOMAS NORMAN and JEFFRY WOOD doe on Thursday the 19th Instant appraise the Estate of the aforesaid John Skeele deced or any two of them and that Mr. Edward Thomason Swear them accordingly.
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      1689-1693 Stafford County, Virginia Deed & Will Book, Part 2 [Antient Press];
      p. 250 AN INVENTORY of ye appraismt. of Estate of JOHN SKEELE deced by wee whose names are under written & sworne by Mr. EDWARD THOMASON Tobo
      Imprimis To two mares, nine head of cattle, a parcel of old holes and an old gunne, three porridge potts. two fryinge pans, seven plates, fire tonges, two old chests, one bed & covering. a parcell of hoggs - Total 9100
      JOSEPH WHITTSON
      THOMAS NORMAN ,JEFFRY WOOD
      We whose names are above written were sworne 24th day of March 1690/1 before mee EDWARD THOMASON The weight of ye Tobacco after ye appraismt. 3816; Total 12916. ELIZABETH WIIITTSON ye late Widdow and Relict of said JOHN SKEELE came into Court on ye 11th day of May 1692 & made Oath that ye above is a true and pfect inventory of said JOHN SKEELE her aforesaid deced husband Estate and was then recorded
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      1691-1692 Stafford County, Virginia Order Book [Antient Press];
      Page 223 (contd) Court held 12th February 1691/2
      360. EDWARD THOMASON of this County Gent complaining sheweth that JOHN SKEELE late of this County decd at the time of his death stood justly indebted to the Plt the sum of Thirteen hundred and five pounds of Tobacco due per account hath brought his action against SAMUEL WHITSON as Intermarrieing the widow and Executrix of John Skeele .. And Samuel Whitson in Qualification came into Court and confessed Judgmt. unto the said Edward Thomason for the said sum .. Therefore tis ordered that Samuel Whitson in Qualification shall make present payment of said sum ..

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