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- Taverner BEALE was born 1713 in Chestnut Hill, Richmond County, Virginia, and died BEF 29 OCT 1756 in Orange County, Virginia. He married Frances MADISON 1741, daughter of Ambrose MADISON and Frances TAYLOR. She was born 8 MAR 1726, and died JUL 1776 in SC.
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BEALE, Taverner
2. 238-239. Will made 3 Nov 1755; rec 29 Oct 1756. EXX. wife Frances; EXS. Charles & Richard Beale, James Madison. WIT. Richard Parker, Thomas Beale, Robert Martin, Elizabeth Coward. Does not name children. BN. James & George Taylor.
2. 244-246. Est inv made 19/20 Nov 1756; rec 26 Nov 1756.
2. 309-310. Division of slaves rec 23 Apr 1761.
2. 385-389. Est acct settled 21 Sept 1767.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Pages 238-39.
Will of Taverner Beale of the County of Orange, being sick and weak in body, dated 3 Nov. 1755.
In expectation that my wife will give the land and plantation whereon we now live to my son Taverner after her death I give him of my lands only the 400 acres which I bought of Colo. Chew.
Unto my son Charles the tract whereon James Coward now lives containing 830 acres.
Unto my beloved wife my Negro man Sam Flynt and girl Easter upon condition that she relinquish her right of dower in the land given to my son Charles, but if she refuses the slaves be divided as the residue of my estate.
All my lands, slaves, stocks and houshold furniture remain and continue in the possession of my beloved wife during her widowhood or minority of my son Taverner for the mutual and joint profit, maintainance and education of herself and my five children. If my wife shall marry before my son Taverner arives to twenty one years then all my slaves and personal estate to be equally divided between my said wife and five children, Taverner, Charles, Frances, Elizabeth and Ann. If my wife shall not marry my slaves and personal estate be divided when Taverner shall arrive to full age.
My beloved wife Frances Beale, my brother Charles Beale, Richard Beale and James Madison executrix and executors, and guardians of my children.
Taverner Beale
Wit: Richd. Parker, Thos. Beale, Robt. Martino Elizabeth (X) Coward.
29 Oct. 1756. Presented into Court by Frances Beale widow and Richd. Beale. Proved by Richd. Parker, Thos. Beale and Robert Martin. Frances and Richard with James Taylor and Geo. Taylor entered into their bond in the sum of £2000.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Pages 244-46.
Taverner Beale. Inventory. 19-20 Nov. 1756. Made pursuant to order of 29 Oct. 1756. Total valuation
[£709.4.6], including 21 slaves valued at £522.
Rowd. Thomas
Eras. Taylor
Geo. Taylor
26 Nov. 1756. Returned.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Pages 309-10.
Taverner Beale. Division of slaves. 17 Dec. 1760. Made pursuant to order of 23 Oct. 1760.
To Mrs. Hite, Elizabeth, Frances, Taverner, Ann and Charles
Eras. Taylor
Rowd. Thomas
Geo. Taylor
23 April 1761. Returned.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Pages 385-89.
Capt. Taverner Beale. Estate account. Mr. Richard Beale, executor. 1756-1761.
Payments made to Joseph Eve, James Madison (quit rents 1808 acres and 12 poll tax), Andrew Shepherd, Robert Martin (overseer), Mr. John Sample (part of bond to Mr. Copland), Samuel Dalton, Dr. Campbell, my sister Beale, Widow Coward (700 pounds of tobacco made by her husband; paid Aug. 1756), James Meginnis, Richard Wayte, Mr. Charles Yates, Mr. Charles Dick, Messrs. Thomas and David Nerewether, Charles Daniel, Robert Martin (overseer), Eliza. Coward, William Walker, Mr. John Beale, Benja. Davis, Jacob Medley, Hr. James Coleman, Robert Jackson, Mr. Charles Goodall, John Hardwick, James Pendleton (for boys board and schooling), Robert Duncanson, Buckannon & Company, Mr. Gilbert Hambleton, Dr. Heath, Mr. John Stewart, Dr. Jackson, William Bledsoe, Dr. Thomas Walker, Mr. John Madison, Mr. Gabriel Jones, Alexander Mar, Charles Julian, Mr. George McCall,
- Smith (singing master for the two boys), James Walker, Mrs. Frances Jordon, Maj. Moore, Richard Gregory (schooling the boys and three girls), Archibald Carver, Isaac Bradburn, Hornby and Belfield executors, Colo. George Taylor, Wm. McWilliams, Jerh. Morton's executor, Dr. Wm. Lynn.
Receipts from Thomas Pinion, Mr. Joseph Thomas, Mr. Richard Thomas (for Webb's Justice), Dr. Thomas Walker, Mr. Gilbert Hambleton, Jos. Eve, William Brockman, --- Crutchfield, Henry Martin, John Hardwick, Robt. Martin, Mr. Gabriel Jones, Mrs John Madison.
Settled 21 Oct. 1767 by Eras. Taylor, Andrew Shepherd, Rowland Thomas, Gent.
Returned [no date].
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Page 444.
Frances Beale. Guardian's account. Taverner Beale [guardian]. 1767--
Payment made to Mr. Jacob Hite.
29 Nov. 1771. Returned.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Pages 444-45.
Elizabeth Beale. Guardian's account. Taverner Beale [guardian]. 1767
Payments made to Mr. Isaac Hite, Mr. Cuthbert Harrison, Charles Beale, Mr. James Maury.
29 Nov. 1771. Returned.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Page 445.
Anne Beale. Guardian's account. Taverner Beale, [guardian]. 1767
Payments made to Mr. Isaac Hite, Mr. Cuthbert Harrison and Mr. James Maury.
29 Nov. 1771. Returned.
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1744-1778 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 2: [John Frederick Dorman]: Page 446.
Receipt to Taverner Beale for £10 being in full of all dues and demands before this date. 4 Oct. 1770.
Charles Beale
Wit: Joseph Bowman
29 Nov. 1771. Produced in Court.
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1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 134
- Thomas BEALE, NFP, will; 22 Feb 1728, 4 Jun 1729
wife;
daus. Anne and Elizabeth;
sons Thomas and William;
four youngest sons Taverner, Charles, Richard, and Reuben to eq. div. land above the falls. but not during the life of my wife unless she gives them leave to do so;
son John the land purchased by my grfath. of Henry CLARK containing 400 ac; wife; after wife's decease, land belonging to the plant. I now live on to go to son Thomas;
ex: wife, sons Thomas and William;
wits: Gilbert HAMILTON, William HODGKINSON, Andrew SPREULL, Mary HODGKINSON.
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1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 134
- Elizabeth BEALE, NFP, 17 Mar 1728, 4 Jun 1729
sons Thomas, William, and John;
daus. Anne and Elizabeth;
four youngest sons Taverner, Charles, Richard, and Reuben;
ex: sons Thomas and William;
wits: Gilbert HAMILTON, Robert TOMLIN, Andrew SPREULL.
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1735-1743 Orange County, Virginia Will Book 1: [John Frederick Dorman]: Page 290.
Will of Roger Mallory of the Parish of St. Thomas in the County of Orange being sick and weak of body, dated 6 Sept. 1743.
Unto Tavenor Beale the land that I bought of Nicholas Christopher, the said Tavenor Beale paying to my exors. forty five pounds current money.
My whole estate to my beloved wife Sarah Mallory during her natural life and then to be equally divided between my children.
My beloved wife executrix and my friend Tavenor Beal executor.
Wit: Roger (RM) Mallory
Sarni. Pound
Thomas Bryan
Thos. Jones
23 Sept. 1743. Presented by Sarah Mallory and Tavenor Beal. Proved by Saml. Pound and Thomas Jones. Tavenor Beal refusing to take upon him the burthen of the execution.
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Contributed by: James Hughes
URL: http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/main_pages/madison_archives/life/biograp hy/genealogy.htm
URL title: MADISONS OF COLONIAL VIRGINIA
On 15 December 1760, Frances Beale, widow, deeded 1000 acres in Orange County, VA, to James Madison and Richard Beale, Gentlemen, in trust, land whereon the grantor, Frances Beale, widow, now lives and being the same which was given to her by her father, Ambrose Madison by his last Will and Testament dated 31 July 1732 and remaining of record in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The trust gives the beneficial use of the land to Frances Beale, widow, during her lifetime and on her death to Taverner Beale, eldest son and heir apparent to the said Frances Beale. [Orange County, VA, Deed Book 13, page 183]
(a) Note: Frances Beale was about to remarried to Jacob Hite and she created the trust to prevent the lands from coming under the control of Jacob Hite and to protect the inheritance of her children eldest son by her first husband.
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1743-1759 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 9; [Antient Press]; Page 180-182
Indenture 24 May 1744 between NICHOLAS CHRISTOPHER of Orange County, Planter, and WILLIAM BEALE of County of Richmond, Gentl. .. for sum of £25 .. sells 572 acres of land Parish of St. Thomas, Orange County .. 172 1/2 acres formerly granted to Nicholas Christopher and one William Phillips by pattent 17 August 1727 .. with 400 acres granted to Nicholas Christopher by patent 20 July 1736 . .
Witnesses: Nicholas Christopher Seal
Elie Griffin, Fra. Moore, Tavener Beale.
Lease recorded 24 May 1744 .. Payment of £35 .. release acknowledged.
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1734-1749 Orange County, Virginia Road Orders; [Ann Brush Miller]
26 February 1746, O.S. Page 108
Taverner Beale is hereby Appointed Overseer of the Highway in This County in the room of James Coleman who is discharged from That Office
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1747-1751 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 11, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 174-175
Indenture 18 Oct 1749 between WILLIAM BEALE, TAVERNER BEALE,
CHARLES BEALE and RICHARD BEALE, Gent., and JAMES COWARD of County of Orange. .. that in consideration of services performed by James Coward to fulfill the promises of Thomas Beale, late of County of Richmond, Gent., dec'd .. for twenty shillings .. release 100 acres in St. Thomas Parish, part of a tract of 3333 1/3 acres of land purchased by Thomas Beale of Henry Willis Senr.
.. and laid off at the north east corner of the sd tract . .
Witnesses: Wm. Beale
Battaile Harrison Taverner Beale
Jeremiah White Charles Beale
James Isbell, Robert Blundon Richard Beale
Recorded Orange County 24th November 1749
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1747-1751 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 11, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 197-198
Indenture 24 May 1750 between TAVERNER BEALE of Orange County, Gent., and FRANCES, his wife, and GILBERT HAMILTON, County of Richmond, Gent., for sixty pounds .. grants 850 acres in St. Thomas Parish .. part of a patent of 1000 acres formerly granted to one Henry Madison 28 Sept 1728 .. and by him given unto the said Frances (then Frances Madison) .. by indenture
4 Nov 1734 and acknowledged in County Court of Spotsylvania
Witnesses: Taverner Beale
Zach. Taylor Frances Beale
Richard Thomas, J. Branham Junr.
Recorded Orange County 24th May 1750
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1734-1760 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 11, Part 2; [Antient Press]; Page 64
TAVERNER BEALE 727 acres. One bought by said Beale of Colo. Thomas Chew, 400 acres. Geo. Hume, S.O.C., who presented account 28 June 1750.
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1751-1759 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 12; [Antient Press]; Page 230-231
Indenture 25 Apr 1754 between TAVERNER BEALE, Gent., and FRANCES BEALE, his wife, of Orange County and DANIEL STODGHILL of Essex County, Taylor, witnesseth .. In compliance with deed from Henry Madison to Frances Madison, now Frances Beale .. grant unto Daniel Stodghill .. 150 acres, part of patent granted Henry Madison and by him acknowledged to Frances, land being at the Great Mountains in Orange County on both sides of Swift Run .. bounded .. William Riddle's
Witnesses: Taverner Beale
Zach. Taylor Frances Beale
Robt. Bickers, John Brockman
Recorded Orange County 27 June 1754
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1759-1765 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 13; [Antient Press]; Page 183-185
On Margin. "Deld to J. M. 1762"
Indenture 15 Dec 1760 between FRANCES BEALE of Orange County, Widow, and JAMES MADISON and RICHARD BEALE of same, Gents., for consideration of uses specified and five shillings Frances Beale hath granted .. all that plantation and tract of land whereon now dwells .. 1000 acres, given to Frances Beale by her Father, Ambrose Madison, and by his Last Will and Testament in writeing bearing date 31 July 1732 presented in Court of Spotsylvania and duly proved .. for no other purpose to the use of Frances Beale during her widowhood .. shall continue a widow .. but not at any time during her Marriage or Coverture .. and after death of Frances Beale to use of Taverner Beale. the eldest son and heir .. subject nevertheless to the working and cropeing of the several slaves of his three sisters, Frances Beale, Elizabeth Beale and Anne Beale until they shall respectively arrive .. age of 18 years or marriage .. for want of heirs of Taverner Beale then to be sold to James Madison and Richard Beale .. for the most that can be got for them .. the money arising to be equally divided between Charles Beale, Frances Beale, Elizabeth Beale and Anne Beale, the children of Frances Beale .. remain use of Frances eale, widow, during her natural life and after her death to use of her children which may be born after the date of these presents and if Frances should have no other children born .. then plantation or money for which the same shall be sold shall be to the use of my Brother, James Madison (one of the parties to these presents) . .
Witnesses: Frances Beale
Thos. Chew
Robt. Martin Junr., William Bell
Recorded Orange County 23rd April 1761.
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1759-1765 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 13; [Antient Press]; Page 185-187
On Margin. "Deld to J. M."
Indenture 15 Dec 1760 between FRANCES BEALE, Orange County, Widow, and CHARLES BEALE, Son of the said Frances Beale .. Whereas Taverner Beale, late of the County of Orange, Gent., deceased, was at his death seized in fee of plantation containing 830 acres, and by his Will 3 Nov 1755 devised to Charles Beale, and also gave unto his beloved wife, Frances Beale, his Negro man, Sam Clint, and girl, Easter, upon condition she relinquish her Dower in the land before given to his son, Charles ..
This Indenture witnesseth ... compliance with will and Five Shillings paid, Frances Beale hath relinquished unto Charles Beale all that land ...
Witnesses: Frances Beale
Thomas Chew
Robt. Martin Junr., William Bell
Recorded Orange County 23rd April 1761
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1759-1765 Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 13; [Antient Press]; Page 245-246
On Margin. "Deld to Wm. Brown June 1769"
Indenture 25 March 1762 between JOHN NOEL, Orange County, and ELIOT BROWN of same .. for good causes .. thereunto moving, but especially for 50 shillings .. doth acknowledge 500 acres in Orange County between Madison's Mill Run, being part of Noel's Patent of 800 acres obtained by order of Council and bounded .. Beale's line .. Cave's line .. Thomas Kimbrow .. Richard Martin .. Taverner Beale...
Witnesses: John Noel
Richard Martin
Lenard Brown, John (X) Brown
Recorded Orange County 26th August 1762.
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typ patent
ref VPB 33 p194-195
dat 16 Aug 1756
decl -1
to Taverner Beal
con 40 Sh.
re 400a OR Co.
loc -17555 18577 F127 L0 P255
pt A)3 pines to John Davis
ln n74e; 90p; John Davis
pt B) Richard Martins Line
ln s35e; 52p; Richard Martin
pt C) his 2 Large Pines on hill side
ln n50e; 128p;
pt D) Leaving sd Lines
ln n74e; 113p;
pt E)
ln s10e; 190p;
pt F) Line of old marked trees
ln sw; 28p; with sd trees
pt G) Stake 29 Poles from Wo Run and to Richard Phillips
ln s74w; 311p; Richard Phillips
pt H) 2 Pines to sd Phillips & John Davis
ln n10w; 206p; John Davis
end
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typ patent
ref VPB 34 p359-360
dat 10 Aug 1759
to James Coward
con 15 Sh.
re 137a OR Co.
loc -26495 22961 F127 L0 P255
pt A)2 w.oaks & p. on N side Negro Run to Patent formerly granted to sd James Coward
ln n10e; 120p; James Coward
pt B) 2 Pines another to sd Coward
! along another Line of sd Cowards N70E 98P
ln n70e; 98p;
pt C) Stake in sd Line to Stephen Gupton
ln n40w; 72p; Stephen Gupton
pt D) 2 wo Sapls. & sm. Pine to sd Gupton in Mr James MaddiŸson's Line
ln s50w; 430p; James Maddisson
pt E) 2 Pines in Mr Taverner Beals line st. on N side of Negro Run
lm ; ; down Negro run
end
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1713 - 1756 (43 years)