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

Sarah Wilkerson

Female 1696 - 1756  (60 years)


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  • Name Sarah Wilkerson 
    Birth 1696  Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 1756  Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I143040  Tree1
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2024 

    Father Virginia Wilkinson 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F41460  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Charles Grigsby,   b. 1686, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Nov 1740, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia - Probate Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Marriage 1711  St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Margaret Grigsby,   b. 1712, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     2. John Grigsby,   b. 1720, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Apr 1794, Fruit Hill, Rockbridge County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]
     3. James Grigsby,   b. 1722, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1744, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 22 years)  [Father: natural]
     4. Barbara Grigsby,   b. Abt 1724, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     5. Wilkerson Grigsby,   b. Abt 1728, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Fairfax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     6. Priscilla Grigsby,   b. Abt 1730, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     7. Elisha Grigsby,   b. Abt 1735, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     8. Rachel Grigsby,   b. Abt 1737, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]
     9. Charles Grigsby,   b. 1738, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1790, Jefferson County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 53 years)  [Father: natural]
     10. Reuben Grigsby,   b. 20 Oct 1740, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 26 Feb 1769, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 28 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F20849  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2024 

    Family 2 George Fletcher,   b. Abt 1696, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Mar 1749, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 53 years) 
    Marriage 1 Jan 1743  Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F28871  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
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      1748-1767 Stafford County, Virginia Will Book O; [Antient Press];
      Page 53-54 GEORGE FLETCHER be in sick & weak in body but perfect memory do bequeath all that I am persesed with in this World to my beloved Wife SARAH FLETCHER to be disposed as she shall think fit.
      George Fletcher
      As Witness Grigsby Rogers, Rachael Grigsby
      At Court held for Stafford County April 11 1749 Last Will & Testament of George Fletcher presented into Court by Sarah his wife .. being proved admitted to record and Administration granted to Sarah...Children
      Margaret
      Rose
      James
      John
      Charles
      Barbara
      Elisha
      Rachel
      Priscilla
      Wilkerson
      Reuben
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      James Hughes 2006-06-27 21:24:19
      Wills Stafford Co VA 1700s Thomas, Charles

      Source: Virginia, County Court Records Stafford County,
      Will Book (Liber M), 1729-1748 compiled by
      Ruth and Sam Sparacio, McLean, VA: 1987

      Name: Charles Grigsby
      Date Signed: 20 Oct. 1740 Probated: 11 Nov. 1740
      Heirs: Wife: Sarah Grigsby
      Sons: James, Charles, John, Wilkerson, Elisha
      Daughers: Margret Smith, Barbary Runnolls, Rachel and Priscilla Grigsby.
      Witnesses: William Grisgby Jr and Anne Grigsby
      Mention made of some land belonging to James Sr.
      ===
      1729-1748 Stafford County, Virginia Will Book M; [Antient Press]; Page 297-298
      In the Name of God Amen this day of October the 20th 1740 CHARLES GRIGSBY in County of Stafford being Sick but in perfect mind I doe ordaine this my last will and Testament. I give Soul into hands of God .. my body I recommend to the earth .. at discretion of my Executors That is to say my Loving wife SARAH GRIGSBY and my son JAMES GRIGSBY .. I give in this manner following
      Item I give my son James Grigsby Ninty acres of land beginning at the mouth of Esards branch and running up the main branch of pazpertansey to JAMES GRIGSBY SENR. Land and running northerly to Capt. FOWKE line.
      Item I
      give to my loving wife Sarah Grigsby Ninty acres of land beginning at the branch joyning to James Grigsby Senr. Land running northerly to Capt. Fowke land and after her decease to return to my son CHARLES GRIGSBY.
      Item I give to my son JOHN GRIGSBY the remainer part of my at his return and if he not returing I give it to my son WILKERSON GRIGSEY.
      Item I give to the child my wife know goes with let it be son or daughter one Negro man named James and if it come not to perfection I give it to my son Charles Grigsby.
      Item I give to my son ELISHA GRIGSBY one negro man named Robin.
      Item I leave them in the care of my wife Sarah Grigsby the said Negroes until the said child shall come to the age of 18 and if it dies the said James to return to my son Charles and Robin to my Son Elisha Grigsby as before mentioned when there coming to the age of 18.
      Item I give to my daughter MARGRET SMITH half a crown.
      Item I give to my daughter ROSE SPISER half a crown. Item I give my daughter BARBARY RUNNOLLS half a crown.
      Item I give my daughter PRISELLA GRIGSBY my chest and 1 Ew and a cow and calf and a young main at day of marriage or at age of 18.
      Item I give my daughter RACHEL GRIGSBY one Ewe and a Cow and calf at day of marriage or at age 18.
      Item I give to my son Charles Grigsby a young horse called Tobo.
      Item I give to my son Wilkerson Grigsby a young black horse called Shaver.
      Item I give to my wife Sarah Grigsby 3 mairs and a colt and all the household goods Stock and Clock.
      Charles Grigsby Presence William Grigsby Junr.,
      Anne Grigsby
      At Court held for Stafford County November 11, 1740 Last will .. presented by Sarah Grigsby .. being proved .. Certificate granted for obtaining Probate and said Will ordered to be recorded.

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