1668 Theophilus Watson b. abt. 1668 of Louisa County, Virginia

Theophilus Watson b. abt. 1668 of Louisa County, Virginia

(NOTE: To date I have found no proof there are 2 Theophilus Watsons in Louisa/Hanover County, Virginia. The records alone appear to possibly be for just 1 person. 

The problem is the spread in apparent ages of his children – the earliest known child Richard Watson was born in 1689. The date someone first appears in records typically indicates they were born some 20-30 years before their first appearance in those records. His younger son David Watson appears to have been born between 1738-48 as his first appearance in records is in 1769.  Randolph Watson appears to have been born between 1727-37 as he does not begin to appear in records until 1758. 

Since I have assumed for this page there is only 1 Theophilus Watson, I have John Watson b. abt 1738 as the possible son of John Watson b. 1702. But if there was a 2nd Theophilus Watson then I would more likely think John Watson b. abt. 1738 was the son of the 2nd Thephilus Watson – as John is the brother of David and Randolph.  

Even though it is possible for a 60-80 year old man to father children, it is not common.  This fact raises the question of whether Theophilus Watson b. abtl 1668 may have had a son named Theophilus Watson that was possibly born some time between 1690-1715 that may be the father of these later born children/Watsons – that might be David, John b. abt 1738 and Randolph’s father).  

Parents: 

  • Unk (Possibly Theophilus Watson of York County, Va b. abt. 1638-48 is his father – he is noted as a witness in a 1669 deed transaction in York Co, Va – indicating a year of birth of 1648 or before).

Children of Theophilus Watson b. abt 1668:

Theophilus Watson b. abt. 1703-1710 d. 1749 married Elizabeth (MNU) of Louisa County, Virginia

Children of Theophilus Watson and Elizabeth Watson:

Siblings: 

Unk

FACTS and SOURCES: 

See also: 

1689 May 4 – Theophilus Watson p. 22
The severall persons names in Companys yt wer ordered to possession and remark ye bounds of each mans land viz: … (list includes Theophilus Watson) … By order of ye vestry – Registered … me. Charles Turner, Clk of ye vestry.
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7469/images/StPeters-VA-0022?ssrc=&backlabel=Return

1689 Dec 19 – Theophilus Watson p. 403
Richard son to Theophelus Wattson bapt ye 19 Dec 1689
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7469/images/StPeters-VA-0402?ssrc=&backlabel=Return

1694 Oct 7 – Theophilus Watson p. 404
Thomas son of Theophilis Watson bapt ye 7 Oct 1694
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7469/images/StPeters-VA-0403?ssrc=&backlabel=Return

1697 June 11 – Mary daughter of Theophilis Watson baptized the 11 June 1697 p. 404
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7469/images/StPeters-VA-0403?ssrc=&backlabel=Return

1702 July 19 – John son of Theophilus Watson baptiz the 19 July 1702. p 406
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7469/images/StPeters-VA-0405?ssrc=&backlabel=Return

1704/05 – Rent Rolls
Theophilus Watson – 325 acres
New Kent County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/32105:49134?ssrc=pt&tid=69705632&pid=322358355055

1709 March 14 – The lands of George Alves, William Harris, Thomas Harden, Theophilus Watson, George Marr, and Joseph Hamilton lying adjacent to each other, being made one precinct, of which the sd George Alves and William Harris are appointed Overseers, who made this return on the back of the order viz. the within Order executed by all, only Thomas Casey instead of George Marr, and Adam Rutherford instead of Joseph Hamilton. Subscribed etc, George Alves, and William Harris.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKK-KQWK-2?i=156&cat=365276
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/28794/images/dvm_LocHist012613-00119-1?ssrc=&backlabel=Return

1734 July 5 – In obedience to an order of the Court of Hanover made this 5th day of July 1734 …. have met on a tract of land belonging to David Merywether … on Indian Creek in the County of Hanover … hunded acre and as requi to have valued the … works and improvements and by … examination into the acco’t of expenses find as follows
To building … subscribing expenses 35 pounds
to fencing Do … 10 pounds
To expeenses 315 pounds 10 shillings
and 21 head of cattle on the land given under … this 22d day of August 1734
1734 Aug 22 – J Fox, James Goodall, Peter King, Theophilus Watson
Joseph Fox, James Goodall, Peter King and Theophilus Watson were sworn before me for the valuation of the Improvedments of the above mentioned land …
Signed: Abraham Venable.
Deeds, wills, inventories, and settlement of estates 1733-1735. p 123. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-3SDQ?cat=365146

1735 Aug. 7 – Thomas Paulett planter, St. Paul’s to Richard Watson.
between Thomas Paulet of the Parish of St Paul and County of Hanover planter of the one part and Richard Watson of the same Parish and County planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 15 pounds … confirm unto the said Richard Watson … land … being in St Martins Parish … S side of South Anna against the mouth of Beaver Creek … on the South Anna … up the same by the water courses and across to Theophilus Watson’s corner … along Watson’s line …
Signed: Thomas Paulett.
… Semezarius Paulet the wife of the said Thomas Paulet … relinquished all her right of dower … unto the said Richard Watson.
Deeds, wills, inventories, and settlement of estates 1733-1735. p 294. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-3SWP?i=159&cat=365146

1743 March 5 – Mr Theophilus Watson in Louisa. March 5 nails, 2 qrs paper, material; May 4 26 lb brown sugar, ginger; 1744 contra: May 1 by a transfer note at pages: Augt 3 by Abraham Venable.
Merchants Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_1997_01_01_0236?pId=522749164

1743 Oct 1 – Mr Abraham Venable in Louisa … 1 pr silk knee garters to Theophilus Watson’s ballance 9/4.
Merchants Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_1996_01_01_0368?pId=522225008

1743 Oct 1 – Sundry accounts to balance being a list od debts due to the Cargo belonging to Neill Buchanan Esqr, in London Oct 1.
John Watson
Alexander Watson
Theophilus Watson
James Watson
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_1996_01_01_0193?pId=522225008

1743 Oct 12 – Mr Thomas Paulett in Louisa (1000 8d nails, 1 hank silk to Nathan Watson.
(Folio 25) Hanover County – Mr Abraham Venable in Louisa … 1 pr silk knee garters, to Theophilus Watson’s balance 9/4
Bk 34. v.4 Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia p 369
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_1996_01_01_0368?pId=522225008

1744 July – By Theophilus Watson for a debt due to N Buchanan decd – 1/15/5
Merchants Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_1998_01_01_0115?pId=523273331

1745 Mr Theophilus Watson in Louisa
Apr 6 – 1 new testament, 1/2 bushel of salt, rum
Aug – to cargo for his debt of lbs 7/0/8 due to the executors of Neill Buchanan Esqr.
with 25pct exchange on it.
1745 contra Augt 4 by cash fo: 116
October 1 by ballance.
Merchants Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_2000_01_01_0120?pId=524321912

1745 William Henderson died on his 400 acres in 1745. Only one fragment remains of William’s will and the settlement of his estate. Richard Henderson was one of the executors; the other was Theophilus Watson Sr., the father of Thomas who was born 1694, and was brother-in-law of Quaker Richard. Elderly Theophilus was probably appointed executor to watch over Richard Henderson whose business sense was less than exact; the fragment shows that Richard could not provide vouchers for some of his expenditures of William’s estate money; the court decided Richard’s accounts were probably true, and his financial statement was admitted to record. Richard lived on Cub Creek near William and appears to have been William’s only son in Louisa county. Son William lived in Goochland and son Thomas had died, leaving heirs. Names of William’s three sons-in-law were listed: James Pyrant, Thomas Watson, and Lawrence Redman.
This seems to be the William Henderson whose partial Will (the last page) was found in Loose Papers, Inventory book 1743-1766, in Louisa County Courthouse. It names one deceased son Thomas, who left heirs, one son Richard who was one of the executors, and three daughters, one unnamed who married James Pyrant, Hannah who married Thomas Watson, and Mary who married Lawrence Redman. He was most likely born in the 1670s.
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/21996504?h=08f180
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o2TJyBxr7RsBNs9CU56FdB-7POx3T6Nt8Ko-Ix_K7hs/edit

1745 Jan 21 – The Estate of William Henderson decd … Richard Henderson & Theophilus Watson (Exors).
To funeral expenses 2.10.0 paid Majr William Morris 5.10.6
To paid Ann Wheeler & To paid Angelica McGuire 2/10
To paid Mr William Johnson 15.10. To paid Dr Doran 4.5.0
To paid Edward Ward for picking tobacco. 0.5.0
To paid James Pyrankins acct. 1.9.10
To paid John Jones 8/6 To paid Lawrence Redman 21.10.0
To paid his quit rents of 200 acres of land
To a Legacy left by the Will of the decd to the heirs of Thos. Hen(sp)
James Pyrant his wifes legacy
Thos. Watson his wifes legacy
Lawrence Redman his wifes legacy
To (tobacco) … for selling the estate
To … copy of the inventory
To a Slay & Harness charged in the inventory but cannot be sold
To paid Michael Holland
To paid Isaac Winston
To paid John Snelson
By the appaisement of the Estate as per Inventory 63.9.9
By 2 Iron Pots appraised to 13/10 omitted in the inventory
By Cash recd of George Norell
By cash recd of William Jones.
January 21, 1745. In obedience for an order of the County Court of Louisa. We the subscribers have settled the estate of William Henderson decd so far as is contained in the foregoing accounty, but Richard Henderson one of the executors of the said decd, doth further charge the said estate, for three pounds seven shillings and two pence, which he says he paid to John Snelson, Isaac Winston, & Michael Holland Gent on acct of the said decd, which we presume may be true, but as the same hath not been made appear … by any legal proof, we refer it to the consideration of the Court. Signed: Abraham Venable, Thomas Paulett.
At a Court held for Louisa County on the 24th day of Sept 1745 Richard Henderson & Theophilus Watson ext this day presented the above account in Court & upon their motion the same was admitted to record.
Thos Perkins, Deputy Co Clk.
Will Book 1, p. 6, Louisa County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-RSQ6?i=198&cat=382751

1745 May 30 – By cash fo: 116 for a debt due to Do by Matthew Watson 3/5/10
1745 July – By Theophilus Watson for a debt due to Do 7/0/8
Merchants Account Book 36. v2 p 109 Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_1998_01_01_0115?pId=522225008

1745 Oct 1 – (Folio 169) Sundries Dr to balance to ballance, being a compleat list of all the debts due to the Cargo NB under the management of Francis Jerdone belonging to the executors of Neill Buchanan Esqr decd this 1st day of Oct 1745.
Alexander Watson
James Watson
John Watson
Theophilus Watson
Matthew Watson
Merchants Account Book 38. v2. p. 125 Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/6131/images/VGS_2000_01_01_0131?pId=522225008

1749 Aug 22 – Theophilus Watson, Inventory bk with Misc Records 1743-1790. p. 13 Louisa Co, Va
Louisa Co, Persuant to an order of Court dated the 22d day of August 1749 we the subscribers being first sworn have appraised the Estate of Theophilus Watson deceased, viz:
(itemization of personal estate) – Total: 3027.11
Signed: Abra. Venable, James Goodall, Daniel Williams.
At a Court held for Louisa County on Tuesday the 24th day of October 1749.
This appraisement of the Estate of Theophilus Watson decd was this day returned by Elizabeth Watson and by the court ordered to be recorded …
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-RS7B?i=202&cat=382751

1758 May 23 – Randolph Watson to John Watson, Deed bk B, p 267 Louisa Co, Va
… between Randolph Watson of the Parish of Fredricksville in the County of Louisa of the one part and John Watson of the afsd County and Parish of the other part … Randolph Watson out of the love and affection which I have to my said brother John Watson above named … confirm unto the sd John Watson … land scituate … on Beaver Creek … on the flat grounds of Beaver Creek … containing by estimation 200 acres …
Signed: Randolph Watson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-43QK-5?i=446&cat=281398

1759 Nov 27 – John East to Randolph Watson. bk C, p. 4. Louisa County, Virginia
… between John East of the County of Lunenburg planter of the one part and Randolph Watson of the County of Louisa planter of the other part ….. in consideration of the sum of 22 pounds …. confirm unto the said Randolph Watson … land situate … on the South side of the South Anna River in the County of Louisa containing …. 200 acres … at the mouth of a Gutt on the River … to Matthew Jouetts corner … said 200 acres of land is part of 400 acres granted to William Henderson … the 28th of January 1736 …
Signed: John East
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSVY-9?i=110&cat=281398

1760 June 17 – Thomas Paulett fr William Terrell, Mills, bk C, p 30. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Terrell Mills of the County of Lunenburg merchant of the one part and Thomas Paulett of the County of Louisa planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 120 pounds … confirm unto the said Thomas Paulett … land … on Goldmine Creek in the County of Louisa containing … 300 acres … at Col Symes corner …
Signed: William Terrell Mills
Wit: Richard Philips, John Jouett, Adam Chisholm, Randolph Watson.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSK3-N?i=123&cat=281398

1762 Jan 26 – Thomas Watson to Randolph Watson. Deed bk C, p 104 Louisa Co, Va
… between Thomas Watson of the County of Louisa cooper of the one part and Randolph Watson of the samd County planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 14 pounds … confirmed unto the said Randolph Watson … land … on the S side of the South Ana River … at Venable’s corner red oak saplin … on the mouth of Juniper Branch … to a corner in Venable’s line … which is part of 400 acres granted to William Henderson by patent bearing date 1733 by estimation 200 acres …
Signed: Thomas Watson
Wit: William Hughes.
… Hannah the wife of the said Thomas Watson … relinquished her right of dower in the above lands …
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSKS-B?i=160&cat=281398

1767 March Court – Randolph Watson v Phillips, p 17 Louisa Co, Va
On the motion of Randolph Watson a witness for Richard Phillips agt Edmond Massie it is ordered that the sd Phillips pay him 100 pounds of tobacco for 4 days attendance at this court according to law.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PYZG?i=34&cat=400438

1769 May 8 – William Trimear to Randolph Watson deed ack p 311 Louisa Co, Va
Indenture … between William Trimmier and Lucy his wife of the one part, and Randolph Watson of the other part was acknowledged by the said William and Lucy (… Lucy … acknowledged deed …) and recorded.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PB2S?i=181&cat=400438

1769 May 8 – William Trimmier to Watson, Deed bk D1/2, p 143 Louisa Co, Va
… between William Trimmur of the County of Louisa planter of the one part and Randolph Watson of the same County planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 35 pounds … confirm unto the sd Randolph Watson … land … in the County of Louisa on both side the Uordchopt(sp?) Road … 100 acres … bounded … which said 100 acres of land was purchased by William Trimmier of Edmd Carter Gent …
Signed: William Trimmier, Lucy Trimmier
Wit: William Steel, Rees Hughes, David Watson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSJP-M?i=443&cat=281398

1771 Jan 14 – Randall Watson ordy lycense p. 433 Louisa Co, Va
At the motion of Randall Watson he hath liberty to keep an Ordinary at his plantation on the Three Chopt Road in this County on his giving bond and paying the Governor dues as the law directs.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PBXG?i=242&cat=400438

1772 July 2 – The Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg, Virginia) page 3 – Taken up, in Louisa, a pale red steer marked with a crop and underkeel in the left ear, and a crop and overkeel in the right. Poseted, and appraised to 3 pounds. Randolph Watson. (Notice in Paper).
https://www.newspapers.com/image/40481418/?terms=Watson&match=1

1772 Sept 14 – Benjamin Brown and wife Suzan to Randolph Watson, Deed bk D1/2, p 406 Louisa Co, Va
… Between Benjamin Brown of the County of Hanover and Suzan his wife of the one part, and Randolph Watson of the County of Louisa of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds … confirm unto the sd Randolph Watson … land containing 200 acres … in the County of Louisa … along Greens line … along Reynolds line to Bells corner … along Bell’s line (being the dividing line between Bell and Brown) …
Signed: Ben Brown
Wit: William Trimmeer, Henry Gambrell, John Watson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSKR-F?i=574&cat=281398

1773 April 12 – John Watson and wife Anne & David Watson to Lewis Barritt, Deed bk D1/2, p 496 Louisa Co, Va
… between John Watson and Anne his wife & David Watson of the County of Louisa of the one part and Lewis Barrett of the County of Hanover of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 300 pounds … confirm unto the said Lewis Barrett … land lying in Louisa County containing 200 acres … on Beaver Creek being the same tract of land that is conveyed by deed of record in the said county of Louisa by Randolph Watson to the sd John & was purchased by Theophilus Watson, Father of the sd Randolph of John Garth as will appear by deed of record in the County Court of Hanover … on other tract of land lying in the County afsd containing 200 acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of the afsd John Watson, Thomas Thomson, and Robert Fleming Bibb which tract of land was purchased by Elizabeth Watson mother of the sd David Watson of William Henderson and by her conveyed by deed of record in the sd County of Louisa to her sd son David Watson …
Signed: John Watson, Anne Watson, David Watson.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSKK-3?i=620&cat=281398

1774 May 9 – deed for 400 acres of land that Randolph Watson purchased located in both Louisa and Albemarle Counties lying S of Three Notched Road.
Louisa County Survey Book, 9 May 1774 400 acres in Louisa & Albemarle S of Three Notched Road & not stated.

1774 Nov 28 – John Sanders and wife Jane to Randolph Watson, Deed bk E, p 33 Louisa Co, Va
… between John Sanders Sr and Jane his wife of the County of Guilford in the Province of North Carolina of the one part and Randolph Watson of the County of Louisa … of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 15 pounds … sell unto the said Randolph Watson … land … in the County of Louisa … on both sides the Three Notched Road and bounded … on John Moore Jr line to Rogers corner pine … to a corner in John Hays line … containing in the whole 397 acres …
Signed: John Sanders, Jane Sanders
Wit: William Gray, Charles Pheres, Mary Phare, Judith Crew
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-P9FQ-1?i=46&cat=281398

1775 Sept 11 – Watson etc to Anderson, Deed bk E, p 67 Louisa Co, Va
… between Randolph Watson and Martha his wife and Elizabeth Watson their mother of the County of Louisa of the one part and Richard Anderson of the same County of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 300 pounds … sell … unto the said Richard Anderson … land … in … County of Louisa on both sides of the S branch of Camunkey River … on the W side of North East Creek … John Moore and Thomas Paulett decd .. to a forked white oak formerly known by the name of Mathew Jouet’s corner … in the line of the afsd Thomas Paulett … containing by estimation 500 acres …
Signed: Randolph Watson, Martha Watson, Elizabeth Watson
Wit: William Smith, David Watson, James Michie
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-P9F3-6?i=63&cat=281398

1778 Oct 8 – Randolph Watson from Edward Carter, Deed bk 1, p 140. Fluvanna County, Virginia
… between Edward Carter of the County of Albemarle of the one part and Randolph Watson of the County of Louisa of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 130 pounds …. confirm unto the said Randolph … land … in the Counties of Fluvanna and Louisa and containing … 1350 acres … on the waters of the Byrd Creek surveyed for John Carter Esqr the 13 day of March 1739, and likewise lands lying contiguous to the said tract part of which was sold to William Trimmeer and the residue herein included adjoining the lands of Judith Ascue, Causby and Hudson and Trimmier’s line …
Signed: Edward Carter
Wit: George Thompson, Duncan McLauchlan, Tinstall Quarles, Alexander Moss.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-H91W-T?i=81&cat=402676

1778 Dec 2 – Randolph Watson and Martha his wife to Allen Brock. Deed Book 1, page 169. Fluvanna County, Virginia
… between Randolph Watson and Martha his wife of the County of Louisa of the one part and Allen Brock of the County of Fluvanna of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 12 pounds 10 shillings … sell unto the said Allen Brock … land containing 100 and 1/2 acres … in the County of Fluvanna and bounded … on Humphreys line …
Signed: Randolph Watson, Martha Watson
Wit: Samuel Richardson, George Robison, Robert Baber.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-H919-8?i=96&cat=402676

1779 March 27 – David Humphrey; 361 acres; March 27, 1777; on each side of the Byrd___ Creek and on its branches, 359 1/2 acres thereof being in the County of Albemarle and 1 and 3/4 acres the residue being in the County of Louisa (on White Oak Branch, Byrd Creek); by A. S. Bryan; joining an “old marked line,” John Holland, Randolph Watson, Edward Humphrey, John Holland, William Lovell, Henry Taylor.”; Source: Albemarle Co., Virginia Land and Deed Abstracts. pg 107. pg 122.

1779 April 1 – Randolph Watson to John Sanders. Deed bk 1, p. 171. Fluvanna County, Virginia
… between Randolph Watson of the County of Louisa of the one part and John Saunders of the County of Goochland of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 50 pounds … confirm unto the said John Saunders … land lying in the County’s of Fluvanna and Louisa on the Branches of the Creek and bounded by the lines of Charles Clarke, John May, Henry Taylor, Trimmur … containing … 100 acres …
Signed: Randolph Watson, Martha Watson
Fluvanna County, Virginia Deeds 1777-1783, by TLC Genealogy, 1999.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-H919-L?i=97&cat=402676

1779 Sept 2 – Randolph Watson to Charles Clarke. Deed bk 1, p 206. Fluvanna County, Virginia
… between Randolph Watson and Martha his wife of the County of Louisa of the one part and Charles Clarke of said County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 19 pounds 14 shillings and 3 farthings … confirm unto the said Charles Clark … land … in the Counties of Fluvanna and Louisa on the Waters of the Byrd containing 121 and 1/4 acres … on Trimmiers line … on Merodith line … to Meroith corner … on Mays line … crossing the County line …
Signed: Randolph Watson.
Fluvanna County Virginia Deeds 1777-1783, by TLC Genealogy, 1999.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-H919-9?i=114&cat=402676

1782 – Personal Property Tax List.
–Randolph Watson – 1 tithe, 7 slaves, 2 horses, 12 cattle
–James Watson – 1 tithe, 23 slaves, 8 horses, 43 cattle
–John Watson – (torn) – 5 slaves (rest is missing due to torn page)
Louisa County, Virginia

1783 – Personal Property Tax List.
–Randolph Watson – 1 tithe, 3 slaves abv 16, 7 total slaves, 1 horse, 7 cattle
–James Watson – 2 tithes, 11 slaves abv 16, 25 total slaves, 8 horses, 40 cattle
–Capt James Watson – 1 tithe, 4 slaves abv 16, 9 total slaves, 5 horses, 24 cattle
–Nehemiah Watson – 1 horse, 2 cattle
Louisa County, Virginia

1785 – Personal Property Tax List.
–Randolph Watson – 1 tithe, 3 slaves abv 16, 5 slaves below 16, 4 horses, 7 cattle
(Slaves: Tom, Phebe, Jane, Lucy, Luis)
–James Watson – 1 tithe, 22 slaves abv 16, 45 slaves below 16, 13 horses, 64 cattle
(Slaves: Ben, Charles, Darby, Tom, Moses, Adam, Bett, Charles, Hannah, Jacob, Patrick Judy, Fillis, Harry, Tom, Lucy, Winny, Peter, Jane, Fanney, Mourning, Mima, Easter, John, Joe, Milley, Robbin, Jane, Cate, Tom, Sarah, Fanney, Tom, Nell, Jess, Bob, Stephen, Robin, Tom, Davy, Will, Cupid, Nell, Sarah, Patt).
–Nehemiah Watson – 1 horse, 2 cattle
Louisa County, Virginia

1786 – Personal Property Tax List.
–James Watson – 1 tithe, 17 slaves abv 16, 9 horses, 41 cattle.
(Slaves: Tom, Charles, Bobb, Ben, Moses, Charles, Adam, David, Sarah, Jane, Catey, Fanny, Tabb, Lucy, Hannah, Hester, Milley, Jacob, Judah, Filles, Haney, Reuben, Jammey, John, Joe, Nancy, Peter, Fanny, Mourning, Minna, Sal, Tom, Nell, Siss, Bob, Tom, Stephen, Patrick).
–Randolph Watson – 1 tithe, 2 slaves above 16, 4 horses, 3 cattle
(Slaves: Tom, Jane, Lucy)
–Capt. James Watson – 5 slaves abv 16, 3 horses, 21 cattle
(Slaves: Carl, Majorie, Robin, Tom, Will, Debby, Will, Cupid, Sall, Patt)
Louisa County, Virginia

1787B – Personal Property Tax List.
–Capt James Watson – 1 tithe, 22 slaves abv 16, 26 slaves below 16, 13 horses, 64 cattle
–Randolph Watson – 1 tithe, 2 slaves abv 16, 2 slaves under 16, 3 horses, 6 cattle
Louisa County, Virginia

1788B – Personal Property Tax List.
–Randolph Watson – 4 tithes, 3 slaves, 2 horses
–Majr James Watson – 26 titles, 27 slaves, 13 horses
Louisa County, Virginia

1789A – Personal Property Tax List.
–Majr James Watson – 24 tithes, 26 slaves, 10 horses
–Randolph Watson (estate) – 2 tithes, 2 slaves, 3 horses
Louisa County, Virginia

1789 Nov 6 – Randolph Watson inventory, bk 3, p 272. Louisa County, Virginia
… An inventory and appraisement of Randolph Watson estate decd taken the 6th day of November 1789 … (itemized list of personal property) … Signed: James Watson, William Ragland, Samuel Henson
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1789 Dec 1 – Randolph Watson account of sales, bk 3, p 292. Louisa County, Virginia
… A list of what was sold at sale of Randolph Watson decd in December 1, 1789.
(Names of purchasers):
James Tate,
Charles Boless,
Patrick Fisher
John Perkins,
William Walker,
Widow Watson,
Giles Allegra,
Daniel Culp,
Richard Morris,
Elisha,
Benjamin Priddy,
William Runnals,
Signed: James Meriwether, Shff.
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1792 Oct 8 – Watson’s admr acct, bk 3, p 500. Louisa County, Virginia
… The Estate of Randolph Watson decd in a/c with James Meriwether admr.
Jan 29, 1790 – To cash pd Val. Meriwether for taxes for 1788 – 0.18.0
To cash paid Thomas Diggs for a coffin – 0.12.0
To cash paid James Watson for wheat for the support of the family – 0.7.6
To cash paid the Widow – 1.14.9
July 12 – To cash paid Roderick Perry a/c – 1.6.0
To cash pd Thomas Mitchell for goods – 2.10.10
To cash pd clk ticketts 350 lb tobacco – 2.3.9
To Col. Richard Morris bond pd Majr Langham – 7.0.0
To James Tates bond – 2.10.6
To Patrick Fishers bond – 1.15.0
To 1 pr shoes furnished the estate by Giles Allegree – 0.5.0
To Sheriffs a/c pd taxes and ticketts for 1789, 90 & 91 – 3.9.5
To my commissions – 1.4.8
To collecting and paying away – 1.4.8
Dec 5, 1789 – By amt of sales as p a/c tend – 27.2.8
Signed: Thomas Johnson, George Johnson, Francis L Campbell
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Possible father of Theophilus Watson: 

1669 April 12 – Will of William Whitby of York Parish, “weak”
To Godson Robert Woodhouse, a cow & calf and heifer
To friend Thomas Elmor, older, cow & calf & pr. worsted stockers
To Elizabeth Woodhouse, wife of Edmund Woodhouse, a sow & pig, and my kersey wearing suit of clothes, 5 ells of dimity, 3 yds of penniston, and 3 ells of lockram
To Charles Morisbe, 2 pigs
To Rebecca Elmor, wife of Thos. Elmor, 1 sow & barrow of pigs
To Rebecca Elmor, daughter of Thos. Elmor, 1 heifer
To James Austin, my serge suit and best hat
Executors: friend Edmund Woodhouse and James Austin
Dated 31 March 1669 Wit: John Burdgis, Theophilus Wattson
Signed: William (W) Whitby Recorded 12 April 1669.
York County, Virginia Records 1665-1672. p. 335.

1669 April 12 – Probate of will of William Whitby, dec’d, is granted to Edmond Woodhouse and James Austin, the executors, and proved by John Burges and Theophilus Watson
York County, Virginia Records 1665-1672. p. 151.

1669 Apr 22 (proved), 1669 March 31 (written) – William Whitby of the Parish of York. To my godson Robert Woodhouse, one cow, etc. To my friend Thomas Elmor the Elder, one cow, etc. To Elizabeth Woodhouse wife of Edmond Woodhouse, one sow, etc. To Charles Morisbe 2 pigs To Rebecca Elmor, wife of Thomas Elmor, one sow, etc. To Thomas Elmore the younger, one steer, etc. To Rebecca Elmore the daughter of Thomas Elmore a two year old heifer. To James Austin my … schute and my best hat. Residue to Thomas Elmore and his wife. Exors. to be Edmund Woodhouse, James Austin. Wits: John Bridges, Theophilus Watson.
(York Co. Records, No. 4, 1665-1672. p. 235; dated 31 Mar 1669. Proved 22 April 1669 at York County. Virginia Settlers and English Adventurers. By Currier-Briggs. p. 432).