Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
Sarah Wilkerson
1696 - 1756 (60 years)-
Name Sarah Wilkerson Birth 1696 Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia Gender Female Death 1756 Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia 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 d. 11 Nov 1740, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia - Probate (Age 54 years) Marriage 1711 St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Children 1. Margaret Grigsby, b. 1712, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia [Father: natural] 2. John Grigsby, b. 1720, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. 7 Apr 1794, Fruit Hill, Rockbridge County, Virginia (Age 74 years) [Father: natural] 3. James Grigsby, b. 1722, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. 1744, Stafford County, Virginia (Age 22 years) [Father: natural] 4. Barbara Grigsby, b. Abt 1724, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia [Father: natural] 5. Wilkerson Grigsby, b. Abt 1728, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. Fairfax County, Virginia [Father: natural] 6. Priscilla Grigsby, b. Abt 1730, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia [Father: natural] 7. Elisha Grigsby, b. Abt 1735, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia [Father: natural] 8. Rachel Grigsby, b. Abt 1737, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia [Father: natural] 9. Charles Grigsby, b. 1738, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. Aft 1790, Jefferson County, Kentucky (Age > 53 years) [Father: natural] 10. Reuben Grigsby, b. 20 Oct 1740, St. Paul's Parish, Stafford County, Virginia d. Bef 26 Feb 1769, Stafford County, Virginia (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 d. 16 Mar 1749, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age ~ 53 years) Marriage 1 Jan 1743 Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia Family ID F28871 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 29 Apr 2024
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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.
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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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