1685-1700 Adam Chisholm b. abt 1685-1700 of Hanover County, Virginia

Adam Chisholm b. abt 1685-1700 of Hanover County, Virginia m. ?

Parents: 

  • Unk

Children: (Unknown the exact relationship of the following individuals – they do appear to be related – but it is unknown if they were brothers or cousins, or what their exact relationship was. It is possible that Adam Chisholm of this page had a brother named John Chisholm. There are records in Hanover County, Virginia showing a John Chisholm that appears at the same time as Adam Chisholm of this page – see the records at: Virginia – Hanover County – Chisholm Info ).

  • David Chisholm 1728-1804 (Best guess is they were brothers)
  • Walter Chisholm 1732–1835 (Best guess is they were brothers)
  • Adam Chisholm 1739–1816  (Best guess is they were brothers – this Adam Chisholm is disputed whether he descends from the Hanover County, Va Chisholms or the Amelia/Halifax County, Virginia Chisums – there is no clear answer currently – I place him in this line as a “best guess”)

Siblings: (The following “siblings” is a guess – not confirmed)

Other “possible” relatives:

(These are not confirmed in any way – there are some “circumstantial” connections but nothing that can confirm a definitive relationship.  They are worth keeping in mind in case any documents or records connect the following families):

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FACTS and SOURCES:

1716 arrival to Yorktown, Va – Adam Chisholm in the U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Name: Adam Chisholm
Arrival Year: 1716
Arrival Place: Yorktown, Virginia
Primary Immigrant: Chisholm, Adam 
Source Publication Code: 4727
Source Bibliography: “LIST OF REBEL PRISONERS IMPORTED by Capt. Edwd Trafford in the Elizabeth & Anne from Liverpole [sic.], 1716.” In Calendar of Virginia State Papers, Vol. 1: 1652 to 1781. Richmond, Va.: the state, 1875, pp. 185-186.
Place: Yorktown, Virginia; Year: 1716; Page Number: 186
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1716 Jan 14 – List of Rebel Prisoners Imported by Capt: Edward Trafford, in the Elizabeth and Anne, from Liverpole. Included in a list of 112 Rebel Prisoners imported into York County, Virginia was included Adam Chisholm
Virginia , By his Majestys ‘ Lieutenant Governor & Commander in Cheif of this Dominion These are to certify that the above Liſt of one hundred & Twelve Rebel Prisoners , Imported into this Colony in the Ship Elizabeth & Anne , of Liverpool , Edward Trafford Maſter , was taken ( by my order ) upon the arrival of the ſaid Ship in York River by the officer of the Cuſtoms there , and contains the Names of all the Prisoners Imported in the sd ship & that besides the said one hundred & twelve persons , the Maſter did Report that one other Prisoner by name Duncan Mackfale died at sea , which upon Examination of the other Prisoners appeared to be true Given under my hand at Williamsburgh this 14th day of January 1716. Calendar of State Papers. Virginia. p. 186.   List of rebel prisoners imported by Capt Edwd Trafford, in the Elizabeth & Anne from Liverpole: THE FOLLOWING 29 ARE UNDER INDENTURES:  John Macintosh, Thos Foster, George Dickenson, Jno: Mackintosh, Christr Carus, Archd Menzies, James Macintosh, James Blackwood, Danl: Thompson, Duncan Clark, Robt Stewart, Jno: Robertson, Owen McPherson, Robt Stewart, Jno: Stewart, Donald Shaw, Willm Turner, Malcom Stewart, Angus Shaw, James Nisbet, Jno Stewart, Robt Bruce, Fergus Graham, Jno Stewart, John Dunbar, James Mackintosh, Jno Kennedy, Rob Smith, Francis Hume.  ——  THE FOLLOWING 83 NOT INDENTED:  Jno: Wite, Alexr Wite, Thos Allen, Willm Mackilway, Owen Davidson, Alexr Watt, Alex: Mackenzie, Malcolm Macknaughtan, James Wood, Willm Donaldson, Willm Martin, Frances Betty, James Robertson, Donald Mackgilsoray, Frederick Abbot, David Mitchel, Danl Macquin, Alexr Bruce,  Silvester Prophet, Willm Wright, Robt Capland, Jno: Glendening, Jno: Pitello, Jno: Peter, Geo: Marjoribanks, Patrick Ferguson, Jno: Johnston, Jno: Harris, Jno: Finny, James Malcum, Adam Chisolm, Alexr Ferguson, William Stroak, Wm Finlay, James Ferguson, Jno: Michy, James Paterson,  James Mckintosh, Lawrence Ferguson, David Arnot, Willm Mackruther, Jno: Donaldson, James Peter, David Mackintosh, Wm Noble, Jno: Ogilvy, Alexr Kerr, Robt Grant, James Watson, Robt Menzies, Robt Anderson, Alexr Kid, James Urqhuart, Robt Duncan, James Lindsey, Jno: Brown, James Ray,  James Johnson, Geo: Lowder, Robt Robertson, Jno Shaw, James Murray, Jno: Mundell, Jno: Abercromby, Wm Lyon, Hugh Cane, Robt Stewart, Jno: Burns, Charles Henderson, Pat Stewart, Alexr Carr, Alexander Stewart, Jno: Stewart, Jno: Mackintosh, Donald Stewart, Willm Cruster, Willm Dun, Alexr Stewart, Jno: Rutherford, Robt Carr__, James Stewart, James Watson, Willm Maxwell

*These prisoners were probably some of the followers of the Pretender captured at Preston, and condemned to be transported to the Colony in Virginia, after having been carried to London for trial.

1734 Sept 4 – (Lease) This indenture made the 4th day of September 1734 between Lewis Atkins of the Paris of St Martin in the County of Hanover of the one part and Matthew Pate of the Parish of St Paul in the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings … paid by the said Mathew Pate … sell unto the said Mathew Pate … land containing 319 acres lying and being on both sides of the North Fork of Long Creek … the South Fork of Rocky Run in the Parish of St Martins in the County of Hanover afsd and bounded … at Jeremiah Dumas corner …
Signed: Lewis Atkins
Wit: Adam Chisholme, Thomas Finner(sp?)
1734 Sept 5 – (Release) … between Lewis Atkins of the Parish of St Martins in the Colony of Hanover of the one part and Mathew Pate of the Parish of St Paul in the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 22 pounds … confirm unto the said Matthew Pate … land containing 319 acres … on both sides of the North Fork of Long Creek the South Fork of Rocky Run … in the County of Hanover afsd … bounded … at Jeremiah Dumans corner …
Signed: Lewis Atkins
Wit: Adam Chisholme, Thomas Finner(sp?)
Deeds, wills, inventories, and settlement of estates 1733-1735. p 140. Hanover County, Virginia
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1743 Oct 1 – Hanover County – Sundries Dr To Balance, being a list of Debts due to the Cargo belonging to Neill Buchanan, Esqr. in London, 1st October. [Opposite names are columns headed “Tobacco, Sterling, Currency, Store delivery, ” omitted here. Also omitted in this first part are some folio page numbers, inasmuch as this account book does not consistently follow the “Verso-Contra” convention.]
Adam Chisholm
Flanekan, James – By Adam Chisholm
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 34, NO.3
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1743 Oct 1 – [Folio 57] Hanover County – Mr Adam Chisholm in Hanover
Octr 1 To James Hamilton’s ballance from Leger No A; Decr 5 materials, 1 rose rug, 3 Boys hatts, 1 Cas~ buck horn knives & forks, 1 Slate, 2 butchers knives, pins, needles, Powder, Shott, 1 steele lock, nails, gimblet, 1 pr buckles, 1 hilling how; March 5 9 gallons & 3 quarts molasses, 1 broad hoe; [March] 7 To Cash fo: 3 111/8, 1 Coopers howel, pins, thread, 1 horn comb, 1 Boxiron & heaters, materials, 1 butter pot, 1 stock lock; May 10 1 Womans Leather side Sadle, materials, Sugar, paper; June 16 1 newtestament, Powder, Shot, rum, pr worns white wash Gloves, 1 reap hook, to F Jerdone for 2 pr woms shoes; Novr 3 Salt, 3. Boys hatts, 1 pr kneebuckles;
1743/4 Contra: March 7 By 2 hhgd Tobacco at Pages 1004+992=1996; To Thomas Lankford – – – – – 184 =1812; To Thomas Sawnders – – – – – 64 =1748
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 35, NO. 3
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1743/4 March – [Folio 74] Hanover County
1743/4 Mr Thomas Lankford in Hanover [This account has large purchases owing to his office of Sheriff for that year.]
April 17, May 12, June 7, 12, 18, Octr 4, 11.
1744 Contra: June By Capt John Daracott your order on him . 17/8/11; July 6: 6 pistoles [a Spanish coin] at Court
1743/4 Mr Thomas Lankford his Sheriffs accompt
Jany To Widow Hogan & sons – – – -66 – – – 800 tobo
1744 June To John Mackquiny – – – folio 20 – – – -/9/=
To Sundry Transfer notes – – – – – – – 2507
To James Allen – – – – – – – – – – – – 600
To Ballance due the Cargo at Hollands 602
Novr 10 To Ballance due him in tobacco 22
.1743/4 Contra:
March By Adam Chisholm – fo: 57 – – 184 tobo
By John Williamson 41 – – 184
By Samuel Goodman 48 – – 392
By Robert Anderson 50 – – 138
. April By Thomas Crenshaw 6 Leavies 276
By Robert Shildrake 19 – – 230
By John Field 18 – – 46
June 5 By John Michie quit rents of 300 acres and 4 Leavies – 184 -/7-1
By Charles Mills 16 – – 327
By William Hogan 14 – – 311
By Charles Goodall 36 – – 460
By David Crenshaw 41 – – 252
By William Bond 48 – – 205
By Thomas Crenshaw 50 = = 91
By Tobacco paid to the Louisa Sheriff 23
3rd July then Reed Satisfaction for above levys
[S] Thos Lankford
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 35, NO. 4
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1743/4 March 5 – Hanover County 1743 [Folio 2]
Contra List – by Adam Chisholm 57
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 34, NO.3
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1744 June – [The following entries do not appear to be merchantile in nature but more on the order of fees paid. While they vary, the same sums appear with frequency. Also certain names appear in these lists that do not appear elsewhere in the ledger.]
1744 Contra
June By George Preddy 8/. Adam Chisholm 9/. -/17/-
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 35, NO. 4
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1744 Nov 10 – [Folio 98) Hanover County
Sundries Drs to ballance being a full list of the debts due to the Cargo belonging to the Executors of Neill Buchanan Esqr. deceased this 10th day of Novr 1744.
[Folia 98. Contra]
Sundries Drs to ballance brought forward 137/12/10
Adam Chisholm . . . .. … .. . .. . … . 109 ………………. -/9/-
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 36, NO. 2
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1744 Nov 10 – Mr Adam Chisholm in Hanover
Novr 10 To Ballance from folio 57 -/9/-; [Nov.] 15 Pepper, 6 ells Ozenbrigs, 1 pr childrens pumps, iron candlestick; Xber 22 3 gallons rum, ginger; Deer 22 1 quart mug, Powder, Shott, 1 quart Rum; Jany 17 2 narrow hoes, rum; Feby 22 indigo, allom, 1 hom book, blue thread, 1 hk silk, I stk hair, To Cash folio 1153/-/, To John Austin 600lb tobacco folio 154 at 2PCt; Mar 9 English Taffety, 1 yd
Rubbon, 1 Broad hoe; 1745 May 7 materials, thread, 500 pins, To Cash paid for black Taffety 4/6, To Do lent you 40/ … 2/4/6; June 7 To John Martin Lawyer … 7/6 materials, thread; Sept 9 Materials, thread, 2Yz Bus Salt;
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 36, NO. 4
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1744 Nov 22 – [Folio 115] Hanover County
1744 CASH
Nov 10 To Ballance from folio 95
422/5/2 and 1/2
Nov 22 – By Adam Chisholm 109 3/-/-
May 7 By Adam Chisholm 109 2/4/6
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 36, NO. 4
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1744/5 Feb 22 – Mr John Austin in Hanover
Feby 22 12 ells ozenbs, bro: thread, 3112 yds Check 1 qr writing paper, 3 ells fine Dowlass, thread
To cash lSI, to Adam Chisholm 2S/. In Cash is 31/3.
Apr l2 6 Sells ozenbs, Powder, Shott, lstk Silk
1fine hart, Ihank Silk, 2 pr Shoe Buckles
Contra By Adam Chisholm 600 lbs tobacco at 20 per.
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 38, NO. 1
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1745 Jan 25 (will written) In the name of God amen I William Morris of Hanover County being sick and crasie in body, but in perfect sense and memory do make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all Former Wills whatsoever,
… First I resign my soul to God that gave it and my body to the grave in hopes of a joyful resurrection through the merits of Christ Jesus our sviour, and as the worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with, I Dispose of in form and manner following To wit:
… I give and bequeath to my son Silvanus Morris one brindle cow with calf now at my home plantation, and two stears at Ducking Hole plantation.
… Item – I give and bequeath to my grandson John Morris and his heirs forever, the plantation whereon I now live with the land adjoining between Gleady swamp and Ben’s swamp, and from the head of Ben’s swanp a direct course to the line between me and William Nelson Gent; I also give to my said Grandson eight negroes viz: Sue, Daniel, Beck, Jemmy, little Peg, Young Willl, Old Will, and Moll; I also give to my said Grandson all the stock of cattle and hogs upon my home plantation.
… Item – I give and bequeath to my daughter Martha Morris and her heirs forever five negroes viz: Fellishie, Peg, Abram, Judy and York, and that she have the priviledge of working them on the land where they now live untill the heir or heirs shall be of age.
… Item – I give and bequeath to my daughter Gheodocia Morris and her heirs forever that part of the tract of land whereon I now live, below Gleady swamp, also eight negroes viz: Canterburry, Amie, Sibba, Abie, Easter, Hamick, Aily and Gillender, allso the stock of cattle and hogs at the plantation called Canterberry’s on the land given to her, I allso give to my said daughter one featherbed and furniture and my young sorrill horse.
… Item – I give and bequeath to my daughter Eliza Dickinson one negro man called Anthony now in her possession,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my Grandson Arthur Dickinson one negro called Furrie now in his father’s possession,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Eliza Dickinson one negro called Sarah now in her father’s possession,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Jones one pistole for a ring, allso all the cotton I have in the house unspun, allso the yarn and thread that is spun,
… my will that my executors, after my debts are paid, purchase two negro girls out of the profits of my estate, one for my granddaughter Mary Jones, which I give to them and their heirs, also that my executors deliver to my Granddaughter Prissilla Jones 1000 pounds of fattened pork this ensuing year for the use of her and her sisters, I also give the use of my negro girle Sillah to my granddaughter Mary Jones untill my executors shall purchase the negro above mentioned.
… Item – I give and bequeath to my granddaughters Prissilla, Martha, and Mary Jones what household goods I purchased of their father’s estate to be equally divided between them three after their mother’s decease who I give the use of them during her live, I allso give to my three said granddaughters my negro man called great Charles to be equally divided between them three, allso each of them a Cow and Calf,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my grandson William Morris that part of the tract of land whereon I now live called Bull-neck with the plantation thereon sand the land adjoining between Cattail swamp and middle swamp, allso the stock of cattle and hogs thereunto belonging, allso nine negroes viz: Morgan, Jackco, Toney, little Charles, Patt, Jerry, Fanny, Ombie and Tom, these slaves with the land before-mentioned I give to him and his heirs with this proviso that his father Sylvanus Morris nor his heirs executors shall not in any wise claim any right of title to my estate give away in this will, or bring any suit relating thereto, and that if my said son should claim any right before-mentioned, then my will is that the above-mentioned land slaves and stock of cattle and hogs shall go and be for the use of my daughter Theodocia Morris and her heirs,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my Grandson Richard Morris that part of the tract of land whereon I now live called Ben’s swamp allso eight negroes viz: Ben, Old Judy, Roger, Sarah, Sam, Peter, Ned & Sillah, allso the stock of cattle and hogs land and stock before-mentioned I give to him and his heirs with this proviso that his father Sylvanus Morris nor his heirs or executors shall not in any wise claim any right or title to my estate given away in this will or bring any suit ralating thereto, and that if my said son should claim any right as before-mentioned then my will is that the above-mentioned slaves land and stock shall go and be for the use of my daughter Theodocia Morris.
… My will and desire is that my executors board my daughter Theodocia Morris at the Reverend Robert Barret’s and that her board be paid out of the profits of my estate,
… My will is that my executors do sell my land at Ducking-hole containing 450 acres allso 400 acres at the Round-about and my part of the land in Amelia County which I am to have in partnership with Samuel Cobb Gent; and others, and the money arising from the sale of these lands be applied toward discharging my debts,
… I give and beqeuath to my grandson William Morris four silver spoons now in his father’s possession,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my daughters Mary Jones, Martha Morris, and Theodocia Morris that white linning I have in the house to be equally divided between them three,
… Item – I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Jones, all the check linning I have in the house,
… Item – I give and bequeath to Adam Chisholme my wearing aparel,
… Item – I give and bequeath to James Power Gent: 20 pounds current money to defend my estate as an attorney and if his fees should amount to more than he be paid out of the profits of my estate.
… My will is that my Grandsons William, John, and Richard Morris shall not receive nor be possessed with their estates given them by me in this will, until they arrive at the age of 21 years, and that after my debts and legacys are paid, the money arising from the profits of the estate be put to interest, and paid to my three Grandsons when they arrive at the age above mentioned,
… I appoint William Dabney a trustee to manage the estate of my Gransons above mentioned and that he be allowed 10 pCent for his trouble of the same. I do hereby constitute ordain and appoint James Power Gent; and Arthur Dickinson executors of this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of January 1745.
Signed: Will Morris (Seal)
Signed and sealed before us: Adam Chisholm, Lewis Atkins, William Foulkes, Grace Atkins.
At a court held for Hanover County on Thursday the 5th day of June 1746 the last will and testament of William Morris deceased was exhibited by James Power one of the executors therein named who made thereto according to law, and the same being also proved by the oath of Adam Chisholm and Lewis Atkins two of the witnesses thereto was admitted to record. Teste Henry Robinson, C.H.D.
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1746 June 5 (probate date) – William Morris – abstract of Last Will and Testament, Hanover County, Virginia 25 Jan 1745/5 Jun 1746
Son Silvanus Morris. Grandson John Morris land next to William Nelson, Gent. Daughter Martha Morris. Daughter Theodocia Morris. Daughter Elizabeth Dickinson. Grandson John Dickinson slave now in his father’s possession. Grandson Arthur Dickinson.
Granddaughter Elizabeth Dickinson. Daughter Rebekah Prince.
Daughter Mary Jones. Granddaughter Prissila Jones and her sisters. Granddaughter Mary Jones. Granddaughter Prissla Jones, Martha Jones and Mary Jones what I purchased of their Father’s estate. Grandson William Morris, son of Sylvanus Morris.
Grandson Richard Morris, son of Sylvanus Morris. Daughter Theodocia Morris to board with Rev. Robert Barret. Sell land in Amelia Co held in partnership with Samuel Cobb, Gent. Grandson John Morris. Adam Chisholme. James Power, Gent. Grandsons William Morris, John Morris and Richard Morris are under 21 years.
William Dabney to be trustee to manage the Estate of my grandsons. Exors: James Power, Gent. and Arthur Dickinson.
Wit: Adam Chisholme, Lewis Atkins, Grace Atkins.
Acc. 19988 Dabney & Moris Genealogical Notes pp.46-47

1745 June 8 – Mr John Martin in King William County
Nov 10 To Ballance from folio 64
Mar 8 To John Andrew 1 pr woms Pumps, April 6th 1 fine hatt
July 4 To Cash lent him FO: 116
Sept 10 To 2 hhgds Tobacco at Pages WID 1012
AN 998 = 2010
To Pages Inspectors for the Inspection of the above 2hhgds
To 20 Bushels salt
1745 Contra June 8 By Adam Chisholm
Sept 6 By Cash Fo: 116
By Francis Jerdone
Oct 1 By ballance due pr Settlement
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 38, NO. 1
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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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. Deceased this 1st day of October 1745.
Adam Chisholm
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. 38, NO. 2
A Merchant’s Account Book: Hanover County, Virginia, 1743-1744. Abstracted by Edgar MacDonald
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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1746 Feb 24 – It is desired by this Court that Thomas Christmas, Adam Chisholm, Robert Anderson, George Harris, being first sworn, do appraise that part of the estate of Mary Barret decd, that lies in Hanover County, some time before the next Louisa Court.
Court Orders – 1742-1748. p. 220 Louisa County, Va.
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1747 Aug 1 – Inventory of the Estate of Mary Barrett decd (in Hanover County).
negroes valued as followeth
Lucy a woman – 30
Marim a woman – 35
Judy a girl – 40
Johnny a lad – 30
George a boy – 20
Betsy a girl – 15
Phill a boy – 14
Total: 184
Signed: Robert Anderson, Adam Chisholm, George Harris
At a Court held for Louisa County of Tuesday the 25th day of August 1747.
The appraisements of the Estate of Mary Barret decd was this day returned by Charles Barret Gent., the executor and by the Court ordered to be recorded and is recorded. Teste: Thomas Perkins Depty Clk Cur.
Inventory book 1743-1766. p. 8. Louisa Co, Va
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1756 Aug 12 – Mr George Sanders. Jan 1; Apr 19; May 17; Aug 12 (pd Adam Chisholm).
MAGAZINE OF VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, VOL. Vol 25, Number 1
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
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The following entries in 1760 and 1764 are where Adam Chisholm witnesses deeds located on Gold Mine Creek and Duckinghole Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. This area is marked on the map below in the northern part of Louisa County.

Map of Louisa at Ducking Hole Cr w Gold Mine Cr

Map of Louisa at Ducking Hole Cr w Gold Mine Cr

1760 June 17 – Deed bk C, p. 30-31 Louisa Co, VA. Wm Terrell Mills of Lunenburg Co.; merchants to Thomas Paulett of Louisa Co.; Planter, L120; 300 acres on Goldmine Creek… Col. Symes corner. Wm Terell Mills. Wit: Rich’d Phillips, Jno. Jouett, Adam Chisholm, Randolph Watson. 26 Aug 1760 proved by oaths of all the witnessees.
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1764 June 12 – Book: C1/2, Page: 28-30, Louisa Co, VA.  Grantor: Henry Edwards and Mary his wife, Grantee: William Trice, Date: 12-Jun-1764
Henry Edwards and Mary his wife of Louisa Co. to William Trice of same Co.; #85 for 200 acres on Duckinghole Creek on the bank of the Creek in Daniels line and Thomasons line. Sig. Harry Edwards and Mary Edwards (X) wit. Adam Chisholm and John Byars.
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(NOTE: Records for Adam Chisholm Sr in Hanover County, Virginia disappear after 1764. The 1756-60 records could be either Adam Chisholm Sr – or could be for Adam Chisholm Jr – further records may disclose which – but at this time it is unknown which one the above 1756-1764 records refer to).

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