Watson Family Info – Hanover & Louisa Counties, Virginia

Hanover County, Va. Family Search Wiki page: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Hanover_County,_Virginia_Genealogy

Hanover County, Va. Family Search Catalogue page: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=190491&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Virginia%2C%20Hanover%22

1720–Hanover County was created 2 November 1720 from New Kent County.

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See also: 

• Theophilus Watson b. abt. 1668 of Louisa County, Virginia
• John Watson b. July 19, 1702 of Louisa County, Virginia m. Grisel
• John Watson b. abt 1738 of Louisa County, Va and South Carolina
• Adam Chisholm b. abt 1734-44 of Union Co, SC
• Watson Family Info – Hanover & Louisa Counties, Virginia
• William Trimmier b. abt 1723 m. Lucy Watson of Louisa County, Virginia
• Chisholm Family Info Va, SC, etc.

FACTS and SOURCES: 

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 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).

1672 Oct 8 Land grant to William Watson, grantee. 750 acres. New Kent County, Virginia
Location: New Kent County. 1672 April 8 … grant unto William Watson … 750 acres of land … in New Kent County … branches of Mattadiqun Creek …. adjoining to the lands of David Craford … to a back line of said Crafords land … land is due for the transportation of 15 persons … 8th day of April 1672 …
Persons Transported: Capt Robert Briscoe & wife(sp?), a woman died at sea, Phillip White, Thomas Wright, John Avrey, John Helby, John Woodal, William Bell, John Paramore, John Wilkinson, Nich Baldwyn, Monmad Moore, Richard Knight, Robert Gosle.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 6, 1666-1679 (pt.1 & 2 p.1-692), p. 411 (Reel 6).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1676 Feb 24 – Land grant to William Atkins, grantee. New Kent County, Virginia
Location: New Kent County. Description: 280 acres on the branches of Mattadegun joining on the land of William Watson on the south part of it.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 6, 1666-1679 (pt.1 & 2 p.1-692), p. 588 (Reel 6).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

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
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1689 Dec 19 – Theophilus Watson p. 403
Richard Watson son to Theophelus Wattson bapt ye 19 Dec 1689
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
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1694 Oct 7 – Theophilus Watson p. 404
Thomas Watson son of Theophilis Watson bapt ye 7 Oct 1694
New Kent County, Virginia, St Peter’s Parish Vestry Book and Register 1684-1786
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1697 June 11 – Mary Watson 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
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1702 July 19 – John Watson 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
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1702 July 31 – Last Will and Testament of John Watson. Deed and Will bk 1706-1709. p. 15. Henrico County, Virginia
… I John Watson of the County of Henrico … Last Will & Testament …
… I give … unto my … beloved wife Alice … land which I now live … known by the name of the Cowtale Quarter … with all servants and goods and chattels … during her widowhood … if my said wife should happen to dye in her widowhood the land abovesaid my son John now lives upon … containing 478 acres by patent to be equally divided between my son John and my son Benjamin, but the plantation I now live upon to be my son Benjamin, but if my said wife should happen to marry then my whole estate lands … to be equally divided amonst my 3 sons John, Joseph, and Benjamin and my said wife Alice.
… Item … I give … unto my loveing son John Watson 1/2 of the plantation I now live upon mentioned above containing 478 acres, I also give unto my son John 100 acres of land being part of a tract of land containing 195 acres lying in the County abovesaid on the E side of the N branch of Aquan Creek it being part of a greater … taken up by James Moore … the remaining part … I give unto my said son John … if my said son John should happen to dye without heirs …. to be equally divided between my two sons Joseph and Benjamin or the survivor of them …
… Item … I give … my loveing son Joseph Watson … land containing 400 acres lying in the County abovesaid … upon Chicahominy Swamp … part of a greater dividend bought of Thomas Cocke Sr … also I give unto my said son 200 acres of land lying in the County abovesaid on the S side of Chicahominy Swamp … part of a greater dividend granted to me by pattent containing 480 acres dated the 21 day of April 1690 … adjoyning to the lands where my said son now dwell upon …
… I give … unto my loveing son Benjamin Watson … after the death of my beloved wife Alice, this plantation I now live upon being the 1/2 of the pattent containing 478 acres mentioned abovesd lying the County abovesaid … also unto my said son Benjamin 50 acres of land lying on the S side of Chick ahominy Swamp … land I bought of Edward Maxfield …. also … my said son Benjamin 95 acres of land … on the E side of the N branch of Refrain Creek … part of a greater dividend containing 195 acres … also … unto my said son Benjamin 280 acres of land … on the S side of Chickahomany Swamp art of a greater dividend … containing 480 acres …
… I give unto my daughter Sarah wife of Michael Johnson … one slave … that my Indian boy Peter shall be set free at 30 years of age.
…. my beloved wife Alice Watson my sole and only executrix of this my Last Will and Testament … this 31 day of July 17, 1702.
Signed: John Watson.
Wit: Ben Hatcher, Benjamin Hatcher Jr, James Young, C Evans
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1704/05 – Rent Rolls
Theophilus Watson – 325 acres
New Kent County, Virginia
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1707 Oct 24 – Land grant John Tremeir, grantee. King and Queen County, Virginia
Description: 1707 October 24 … grant unto John Tremeir 102 acres of land in Lannkey Neck bounded thus. Beginning at a gum … land being due unto the said John Tremeir by and for the importation of 2 persons into this Colony whose names are to be recorded in the Records …(John Tremeir his patent for 102 acres of land in King & Queen County) … Signed: Fr. Nicholson. Names of imported: John Tremeare & his wife Johannah.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 9, 1697-1706 (v.1 & 2 p.1-742), p. 374 (Reel 9).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

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
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1709 Nov 1 – Alice Watson to son Joseph Watson p 190. Deed and Will bk 1706-1709. Henrico County, Virginia
… I Alice Watson … widow … in consideration of the love and affection I bear unto my son Joseph Watson … grant unto my said son Joseph Watson one Indian boy named Peter, one mullatto boy named Will Gethridge, 4 feather beds and furniture … 12 ewes, 1 ram, 7 cows, 3 heifers and 1 sheep …
Signed: Alice Watson
Wit: Francis Rowen, Thomas Cocke
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1711 Nov 26 – The land of William Harris, Adam Rotherford, Thomas Casey, Thomas Hurden, Widdow Watson, George Alves, Thomas Rice, John Meeks & Martin Baker being made one precinct, whereof the said William Harris and Adam Rotherford were appointed Overseers, made this return, viz. ye above order complyd with according to Law, by the above mentioned persons, Nov 26, 1711. John Meeks, Thomas Rice, Martin Baker, William Harris, Thomas Casey, Matthew Watson, Adam Rotherford. p. 188.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1712 Jan 7 – Alice Watson to sons John Watson and Benjamin Watson p. 107. Deed and Will bk 1710-1714. Henrico County, Virginia
… I Alice Watson of the County of Henrico … in consideration of the love good will and affection which I have … unto my loving sons John Watson and Benjamin Watson …. one Indian wench named Jenny and 1 Indian girl named Betty and all … goods wares ready money, household stuff …. this 7 day of January 1712 …
Signed: Alice Watson
Wit: Robert Rogers, Edward Hughes.
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1712 April 26 – Land grant John Tremere, grantee. King William County, Virginia
Location: King William County.
Description:… for & in consideration of the importation to dwell within this our Colony of Virginia whose name is Arthur Durlavant … granted and confirmed … unto John Tremere of the County of _____ … land containing 25 acres … in the Parish of St Johns in the County of King William and bounded … by the said Tremere’s land, John Claybrooks, & Gabriel Hills land … by the SW side of Manskin Path … along Tremeres line and the land of John Claybrooke … Signed: A Spotswood.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 10, 1710-1719, p. 65 (Reel 10).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1715 March 16 – Benjamin Watson will p. 17. Deed and Will bk 1714-1718. Henrico County, Virginia
… my Last Will and Testament …
… Item … unto my son John Watson my Plantation whereon Lewis Orange now lives with 95 acres of land … SE to returne to his sister Judith and after Lewis Orange time out to lye void til he comes of age… full possession at the age of 18 …
… Item … to my son John Watson 140 acres … on the head of Gillys Creek …
… Item … unto my son John 1 large feather bed (furnishings, etc) …
… Item … unto my daughter Judah the plantation I first live at joyning upon Pig Stash and the plantation my mother Watson now lives on with 240 acres of land … upon the day of marryage or 16 years of age ….
… Item … unto my brother John Watson my beay horse … with bridell and sadell.
… Item … unto my brother in law William Allen my new suit of … cloaths and one black mare …
… Item … unto my son John my gunn and my carbine …
… Item … unto my loveing wife Aggey Watson the plantation I now live on … during her life and after her death to my son John … with 75 acres lying upon Gilley Creek …
… my loving wife … sole executrix …
Signed: Benjamin Watson
Wit: Richard Parker, John Watson, Elizabeth Watson
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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, John 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.

1716 March 31 – The lands of William Harris, Adam Rotherford, Thomas Casey and William Staples, Tim. Murfield, Richard Watson, George Alves, Widdow Rice, John Meeks and Martin Baker being made one precinct, of which William Harris and Adam Rotherford were Overseers, made this return, viz the within Order executed in presence of the persons within named. Witness our hands this 31 day of March, 1716. p. 197.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1718 October 11 – Upon the petition of Charles Bostick, that he hath never a Carpenter in the precinct he is overseer of, it is order’d that Richard Watson be taken from Edward Chambers precinct & added to the sd Bosticks. p. 80.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1719 October 10 – The lands of William Harris, Adam Rotherford, Robert McKoy, William Staples, Thomas Watson, Richard Watson, Mr John Sym, Widdow Rice, John Meeks and Martin Baker, being one precinct, of which William Harris and Adam Rotherford were Overseers, who made this return, the within Order performd. William Harris, Adam Rotherford. p. 203
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1720 Apr 27 Edward Watson departed this life. p. 448 (p 102)
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia.

1725 March 24 – Land grant to Thomas Watson and Richard Watson grantees in Hanover County, Va
Location: Hanover County. Grantee(s): Richard Watson and Thomas Watson.
Description: 1725 March 24 … confirm unto Richard Watson and Thomas Watson of Hanover County … land containing 400 acres … in the County afsd … beginning at Mr Alves corner black oak … in Alves’ line … to several marked trees in Alvis’ line … to his corner white oak Lees line (or Leys line) … Signed: Hugh Dreysdale.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 12, 1724-1726, p. 358 (Reel 11).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1726 Apr 3 – Mary Watson daughter of Alexander Watson born April 3, 1726.
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia. pg 108.

1726 June 6 – John Watson to Robert Moseby both of Henrico County p. 27. Deed and Will bk 1725-1737. Henrico County, Virginia
… 500 acres of land … on the N side James River being part of a tract of land granted … bearing date the 22 day of February 1724 … on the N side the branch called Long and Hungry …. line of Thomas Pleasants land …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: William Cocke, Joseph Good
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1726 Sept 5 – John Watson to Thomas Pleasant p 47. Deed and Will bk 1725-1737. Henrico County, Virginia
… in consideration of 10 pounds …. confirm unto the said Thomas Pleasants …. land … in Henrico County onf the N side of James River and is bounded … N side of a branch called Long & Hungrey … containing … 200 acres of land … part of a larger tract of land granted … unto John Watson by patent bearing date the 22 day of February 1724 ….
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Tarlton Woodson, Seth Ward, Edward Bennett
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1726 Dec 27 – Rachel Watson Deceased Decem’ 27th. 1726. New Kent County, Virginia
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia. pg 78.

1728 Aug 11 – Alexander Watson the son of Alexander Watson & Foster Watson born July 11, baptized Aug 11, 1728.
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia. pg 109.

1730 July 19 – William Watson the son of Alexander Watson & Hester Watson born June 30, baptized July 19, 1730.
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia. pg 110.

1731 Aug 25 – Land grant to James Watson, grantee. Hanover County, Virginia
Location: Hanover County.
Description: 1731 Aug 25 … confirm unto James Watson of Hanover County … land containing 400 acres … in the County afsd adjoyning to the lines of John Michie and Capt Clough … beginning at John Michies corner … between several marked trees in a bottom in Capt Cloughs line … in John Michies line … Signed: William Gooch
Source: Land Office Patents No. 14, 1728-1732 (pt.1 & 2), p. 225 (Reel 11).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1733 April 19 – John Watson to John Staples both of Henrico County, Virginia p 416. Deed and Will bk 1725-1737. Henrico County, Virginia
… confirm unto the said John Staples … land … (Page torn in middle – part missing) … containing 100 acres … part of a pettent of 400 acres belonging to Mr John Watson … line of Obadiah Smith near Hungry Branch …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Turlton Watson, B Cocke, Katherine Davies
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1733 December 5 – Mark Anthony of St. Paul Parish in the County of Hanover planter and Hester his wife on the one part and John Clayton of Williamsburg in the County of James City … on the other part … in consideration of 20 shillings … sell… to the said John Clayton … all his right title claim … the said Mark Anthony and Hester his said wife …. hath … unto 50 acres of land being at or upon the branches of a creek commonly called … Mattadequin … in the sd Parish of St Paul in the afsd County of Hanover being part of a tract of land granted to one William Watson late of the sd County of James City, dec’d … by letters patent bearing date the 8th day of October 1672 and by the said William Watson …. by his Last Will and Testatment bearing date the 15th day of April 1689 devised to the said Hester by the name of Hester Medlock … to the said John Clayton
Signed: Mark Anthony, Hester Anthony
Wit: Thomas Prosser, Benjamin Walker, Gain Power.
Deeds, wills, inventories, and settlement of estates 1733-1735. p. 37. Hanover County, Virginia
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1734 Mar 23 – Rachel Watson daughter of Alexander Watson and Esther Watson born Jan 13, baptized March 23, 1734.
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia. pg 114.

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
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1734 Aug 15 – John Watson fr John Simkins, Deed bk 2, p 5. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Simkins of the Parish of Phirino and County of Henrico of the one part and John Watson Jr of the same Parish and County of the other part … in consideration of 20 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson Jr … land containing 300 acres … in the County of Goochland and on the N side of Appomattock River … on the head of a small branch of Little Ginnia …
Signed: John Simkins
Wit: James Lasley, Edward Patrick, Benjamin Hambleton
(Elizabeth wife of John Simkins relinquishes right of dower)
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1735 Feb 9 – In opedience to the within order, we the subscribers have met and seen all the within mentiond and also the lands of Daniel FitzPatrick, and John Watson not mention’d within, all peaceably quitely processioned, in the presence of John Joyner, Daniel FitzPatrick, Alex. Cock, George Hudson, William Hill, John Wingfield, John Watson, William Harris, Cornel Tinsley, William Cock, William Lewis appeared for his Father, David Lewis for the outward lines of the said precinct, Capt Peter Garland, and Mr Ralph Hunt appeared with Mr Robert Wade who represented Mr William Byrd Esqr, also Mr Peter Marks and Mr William Jennings for the outward lines, and William Alsop, also Mr Richard Harris, Mr George Vaughn, and Mr John Ragland did not appear, notwithstanding lawfully warned. Charles Hudson, Cornelius Dabney. p 218.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1735 June 5 – between Richard Watson of the County of Hanover planter of the one part, and John Henry of the same County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 29 pounds … paid by John Henry … assigns … land … in the … County of Hanover … containing … 125 acres … joining to the lands of William Staples, John Gilchrist, Keziah Chambers & John Gardner, and Ferry Hall …
Signed: Richard Hall
Witness: Charles Barrett, Thomas Eulloh, Patrick Henry.
At a Court held for Hanover County the 5th day of June 1735 Richard Watson ackn this his deed … endorsed unto John Henry … at the motion of the said Watson admitted to record also Anne Watson wife of the said Richard Watson personally appeared … in open Court relinquished all her right of Dower …
Deeds, wills, inventories, and settlement of estates 1733-1735. p 231. Hanover County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P6-3SH3?i=127&cat=365146 (NOTE: Historic note – this is likely John Henry, father of Patrick Henry one of the founding fathers. Patrick Henry was named after his uncle a minister – they immigrated to Virginia in the 1720s, and moved to Hanover County, Virginia around 1732. Patrick Henry the founding father was born around 1736 – so the Patrick Henry of this record appears to be his uncle – an Anglican minister)

1735 June 4 – between John Michie of St Martin’s Parish in the County of Hanover planter of the one part and Alexander Kerr of the Parish and County aforsd of the other part … in consideration of 5 shillings (release for 10 pounds) … sell … 200 acres of land … on the N side of S Anna River in the Parish of St Martin and County of Hanover bounded … middle fork of Tarropin Branch ….
Signed: John Michie
Wit: James Churchill, James Watson, John Williamson
Deeds, wills, inventories, and settlement of estates 1733-1735. p 247. Hanover County, Virginia
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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
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1735 July 7 – Land grant James Watson, grantee. Hanover County, Virginia
Location: Hanover County.
Description: 1735 July 7 … confirm unto James Watson … land containing 1750 acres … on both sides of Harris Creek and Beaver Creek in the County of Hanover and bounded … John Thomas’s line … Harris Creek … oak saplin in Col. Meriwethers … to his and John Michies corner … along Michie’s line … to Michie’s corner … a red oak in John Rives line … to his and Capt Clough’s corner … along Clough’s line … to John Thomas corner … to a white oak in Capt Clough’s line … 400 acres part of the said tract being formerly granted to the said James Watson by patent bearing date the 25 day of August 1731 … Signed: William Gooch.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 16, 1735, p. 11 (Reel 14).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1736 March 27 – Ordered into one precinct for processioning the lands of James Skelton, Mrs Page, Nathaniel Anderson, Eleazar Davis, John Bumley, Bartelot Anderson, John Gardner, William Clarke, William Snead, John Langford, William Hundley, Mrs Snelson, Kezia Chambers, Richard Watson, William Staples, Story Hall, Rumballs Orphans, Robert McKoy, and that Eliazar Davis and Barttelot Anderson see the said Processioning performed. p. 224.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1737 Oct 16 – Elizabeth Watson daughter of Alexander Watson & Esther Watson, born August 20, baptized October 16, 1737
St Peters Parish Register. New Kent County, Virginia. pg 130.

1740 March 29 – Processioning of lands (Ordered into one precinct) – includes Richard Watson. p. 232.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1740 May 31 – Matthew Watson fr Ashford Hughes, Deed bk 3, p 306. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Ashford Hughes of the Parish of St James & County of Goochland blacksmith of the one part and Mathew Watson of the Parish of St Martin and County of Hanover of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 12 pounds …. paid by the said Matthew Watson … confirm unto the said Matthew Watson … land … on both sides the Beaverdam Fork of Muddy Creek a South branch of James River in Goochland County containing … 200 acres … beginning at Ashford Hughes corner red oak … to his & Corks corner pointers and along Corks line … to Waltons corner pointers … to a pine & black oak in the said Hughes line ….
Signed: Ashford Hughes
Wit: Orlando Hughes, Joseph Norton, James Churchill
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1741 March 16 – John Watson Jr fr John Elliott, Deed bk 3, p 523. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Elliott of the one part and John Watson Jr of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 80 pounds …. confirm unto the said John Watson Jr … land in the Parish of St James and County of Goochland containing 400 acres … patent dated the 17 day of March 1736 … on James Hembrees line … on John Tabor … on John Burndt … the branch of Deep Creek … on Kirkard Hubbard … crossing the branch of Deep Creek …
Signed: John Elliott.
(Esther the wife of John Elliott relinquishes her right of dower)
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1741 Sept 29 – John Watson to James Vaughan bk 2, p. 113. Brunswick County, Virginia
… between John Watson of the County of Brunswick of the one part and James Vaughan of the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings … sell unto the said James Vaughan … land containing 200 acres …. on the S side of Maherrin River … the upper side of Mountain Creek and bounded … letters patent dated the 1st day of Dec 1740 … granted to the said John Watson …
Signed: John Watson
(Rebecca Watson wife of John Watson relinquished her right of dower)
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1742 Jan 10 – William Henderson fr John Dashper, bk A, p 11. Louisa County, Virginia
… between John Dashper of the Parish of Fredricksville and County of Louisa planter of the one part and William Henderson of the County of Goochland planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 20 pounds …. confirm unto the said William Henderson … land … on the banks of Beaver Creek in Fredericksville Parish and County of Louisa … 200 acres … South side of Beaver Creek on the E side of a small branch ….
Signed: John Dashper
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1742 Nov 16 – Joseph Watson & John Watson & wifes to Anthony Haden, Deed bk 4, p 91. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Joseph Watson of the County of Henrico and Ann Watson his wife, John Watson Jr (son of the said Joseph Watson) of Goochland County planter and Mary Watson his wife of the one part and Anthony Haden of the County of King William planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 60 pounds … confirm unto the said Anthony Haden … land containing … 400 acres … in the said County of Goochland and the other part of the same in the County of Hanover (and formerly said to be lying and being in the said County of Henrico as is expressed in the patent for the same granted to the said Joseph Watson and John Watson his brother uncle of the abovesaid John Watson Jr which patent bears date at Williamsburgh the 5th day of September 1723 which County was since divided and therfore said now to be in the said Counties of Goochland and Hanover) and 200 acres half of the said tract of 400 acres of land was purchased by the said John Watson Jr of his Uncle the said John Watson by a deed bearing date the 5th day of March 1740 … the records in the said County of Hanover and the said tract … of 400 acres of land is bounded … at a corner hickory standing in Thomas Farrar’s line …
Signed: Joseph Watson, John Watson, Ann Watson, Mary Watson
(Ann wife of Joseph Watson, and Mary wife of John Watson both relinquish their rights of dower)
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1742 Dec 14 – James Watson appointed Const p 4 Louisa Co, Va
James Watson is appointed Constable in the precinct from Northeast Creek between the South Anna and the Main Road to where they intersect.
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1743 Mr. Jerdone’s monetary accounts
by James Watson 4/6
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.1. p. 27
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1743 Jan 10 – James Watson sworn as Constable p 8 Louisa Co, Va
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1743 March 1 – John Watson in Hanover
March 1 to Cash —- fo: 3 — 7/9/8: (March) 2 bed cord, 1 lathing hammer, 1 paper pin, 1 pr shears, 2 butchers knives, gilt trunk, materials, 2 broad hoes, 1 dutch blanket, powder, shott, rum;
1743/44 Contra: March 1 by a hhgd tobacco at pages 1W; (March)2 by a transfer note at pages no 96.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.3, p. 233
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1743 March 2 – Contra
by James Watson 63
by Adam Chisholm 57
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
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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.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.3, p. 235
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1743 March 19 – John Watson fr Charles Burrus, Deed bk 4, p 318. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Charles Burrus in King William County planter on the one part & John Watson Jr in Hanover County on the other part … in consideration of the sum of 45 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson Jr … land … in Goochland … on the North side of James River containing 300 acres on Tuckahoe Creek …
Signed: Charles Burrus
Wit: William Ford, George Quin
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1743 April 11 – James Watson’s mark 31 Louisa Co, Va
On the motion of James Watson his mark (being two crops and two underheels) is ordered to be recorded).
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1743 Aug 5 – Deed Book A, pgs 104\105 – … between John Watson of Fredericksville Parish, Louisa Co, of the one part and John Richardson of same of the other part … in consideration of the sume of 10 pounds …confirm unto the said John Richardson … land and plantation … in the said Parish of Fredricksville in the County afsd containing 60 acres … whereon the said Watson now lives … Signed: John Watson.
Recorded: 12th September 1743 acknowledged by John Watson. Louisa Co., VA
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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
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1743 Oct 1 – Mr Richard Searcey in Louisa
nails, Ivory comb dd James Watson
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.3, p. 234
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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
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1743 Oct 6 – Mr Alexander Watson in Hanover (various materials)
Bk 34. v.4 Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia p 359
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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
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1743 Oct 29 – 2 quarts hair(?) oil dd Alexander Watson, 1 doz long pipes; May 27 (1744) broad hoe; Sept 4 500 10d nails, 2500 8d nails; to your bond to FJ for 5000 tobacco at 20/& Casks; Octr materials, 3 aul blades, 1 doz tax, silk lace; Nov 7 9 yard cotton;
1744 Contra July by a hhgd tobo at pages 973.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.1. p. 39,

1743 Dec 21 – Mr James Watson in Louisa
Dec 21 2 pr cotton cards, rum, 1 jug, material; March 2 to cash 11/1/4, nails, looking glass, brimstone, 1 broad hoe, 1 doz long piptes, materials, shott, powder, nails; (March) 20 1 pr woms shoes; April 27 1 large pincer, 1 boys hat, 1 fine hat, 1 youths companion, salt, 3 ells crocus, 2 hks silk, 1 womans hat lined & furrd 37/6, 1 doz long pipes, buttons, materials; Oct 3 1 boys hatt, 25 needles, 1 sett kniting needles, nails, 1 pr woms shoes F:
1743 Contra: Decr 24 by ahhgd tobacco at pages 1W: March 2 by 2 hhgds tobacco at Do.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.3, p. 227

1743 Dec 31 – Matthew Jouett, Hanover County, Virginia 31 Dec 1743/___________
Deed dated 23 Jun 1746….Susanna Jouett, widow of Matthew Jouett, sells land part of which was patented by James Watson and another part was sold to Benjamin Henson. Wit: Robert Lewis, Joel Terrel, Thomas Perkins. Deed dated 24 Apr 1758….John Jouett and wife Mourning Jouett sell land in which his mother, the widow of Matthew Jouett, holds dower rights. Deed dated 10 Aug 1762….Deed of Matthew Jouett and John Jouett, sons of Matthew Jouett, decd. Land adjoins the road of Mr. Venable, John Powers, Mr. Ambler and Mr. Smith. Deed dated 8 Aug 1762….Matthew Jouett and wife Sarah Jouett sell land adjoining Susannah Jouett and Mr.Thomas Ballard Smith.
Louisa County Deed Book “A”, 1742-1754, pp.237-238, Louisa CO D.B.”B”, 1754-1759, p.266 and Louisa CO D.B.”C”, 1759-1765 pp.155-159

1744 Contra Jan 26 – by cash 5/, by Alexander Watson 6/6
Merchants Account Book 37. v3 p 207 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 January 16 – Richard Henderson fr Lawrence Redman, bk A, p 163. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Lawrence Redman and Mary Redman his wife to the said Laurence Redman of the Parish of Fredricksville and County of Louisa of the one part and Richard Henderson of the Parish of Fredicksville and County of Louisa plante of the other part … in consideration of the sum 2500 pounds of lawfull sweet scented tobacco … confirm unto the said Richard Henderson … land …. on the North side of the South Anna … County of Louisa containing … 304 acres … in William Harris’ line …
Signed: Laurence Redman, Mary Redman
Wit: William Norvell, William Adams, Richard Palmer
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1744 April 16 – Nathan Watson ordered to be paid for attendance in suit p 47 Louisa Co, Va
Ordered that James Roach pay Nathan Watson for two days attendance in his suit against Samuel Waddy.
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1744 April 24 – by John Michie 8/, James Watson 5/6, James Ellett 13/0 – 1/6/6
Merchants Account Book 37. v3 p 208 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 May 26 – Alexander Watson – Hanover County (Folio 83)
1744 Mr Alexander Watson in Hanover County.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.4. p. 332
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1744 June – Contra – Alexander Watson 12/6. 0/17/0.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.4. p. 335
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1744 July – By Theophilus Watson for a debt due to N Buchanan decd – 1/15/5
Merchants Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Octr – by James Watson 4/6. Plantation 33/. 1/17/6.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.4. p. 336
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1744 Oct 3 – (Folio 96) 1744 John Woodger son in law to James Watson
Oct 3 materials, buttons, flints, 2 stks hair, 1 hk silk, 1 ivory handle knife and fork; 1744 Contra by bal carried.
Merchant Account Book. Hanover County, Virginia bk 35, v.4. p. 344
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1744 Nov 10 (Folio 98) Hanover County
Sundries Dr to ballance being a full list of the debts due to the cargo belonging to the executors of Neill Buchanan Esqr decd this 10th day of Novr 1744
Bowen (Bourn?), Stephen … 146 … By John Watson 0/0/0
Merchants Account Book 36. v2 p 97 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Nov 10 (Folio 98) Hanover County
Sundries Dr to ballance being a full list of the debts due to the cargo belonging to the executors of Neill Buchanan Esqr decd this 10th day of Novr 1744
James Watson … 142 … 0/9/0
John Watson … 146 … 0/0/0
Merchants Account Book 36. v2 p 107 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Nov 10 – Mr John Woodger in Louisa, James Watson security
Nov 10 to ballance from folio 10
1745 Contra June 11 by James Watson 142
Merchants Account Book 38. v1. p. 51 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Nov 10 – Mr John Watson
Nov 10 to balance from folio 70
Merchants Account Book 38. v1. p. 55 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Nov 10 (Folio 98) Hanover County
Sundries Dr to ballance being a full list of the debts due to the cargo belonging to the executors of Neill Buchanan Esqr decd this 10th day of Novr 1744
Alexander Watson … 125 … 2/4/6
Merchants Account Book 36. v2 p 108 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Nov 10 – Mr Alexander Watson in Hanover
Nov 10 to ballance from folio 13 —- 2/4/6 — 26/1/10 and 1/2
Nov 30 1 doz coat buttons, 8 jacket do, linen handkr – 4/3
Merchants Account Book 37. v3 p 189 Hanover County, Virginia
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1744 Nov 12 – William Trimmier fined. Court Order Book 1. p. 123 – William Hudson, William Treameare being this day presented by the grand jury for prophane swearing. This day appeared and confessed judgment for 5 shillings for the said offense, therefore it is ordered that Thomas Meriwether Gent Churchwarden of the Parish of Fredericksville in this County receive the same for the use of the Poor for the said Parish.
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1744 Nov 12 – William Treameare (William Trimmier) fined for swearing – p. 123 Louisa Co, Va
William Hudson, William Treameare being this day presented by the Grand Jury for prophane swearing. This day appeared and confessed judgment for 5 shillings for the said offense, therefore it is ordered that Thomas Meriwether Gent churchwarden of the Parish of Fredericksville in this County receive the same for the use of the poor of the said District.
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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
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1745 Francis Jerdone (materials, tobacco, only three names)
James Watson 4/6
Merchants Account Book 36. v2 p 111 Hanover County, Virginia
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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 Watson 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 Henderson lived in Goochland and son Thomas Henderson 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 Henderson, who left heirs, one son Richard Henderson who was one of the executors, and three daughters, one unnamed who married James Pyrant, Hannah Henderson who married Thomas Watson, and Mary Henderson who married Lawrence Redman. He was most likely born in the 1670s.
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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
Thomas 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
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1745 Apr 3 – by James Watson 142 – 1/1/10
Merchants Account Book 36. v4 p 323 Hanover County, Virginia
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1745 April 27 – Richard Henderson to Sherwood Harris, bk A, p 196. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Richard Henderson of the Parish of Fredericksville and County of Louisa planter of the one part and Shirwood Harris of the same … planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 14 pounds 14 shillings … and 1000 pounds of lawfull sweet scented tobacco … confirmed unto the said Shirwood Harris and his heirs all that … land … on the N side of South Anna in the Parish and County afsd …. 148 acres … beginning at William Adams corner red oake … in David Harris line … Shirwood Harris’ corner … in Timberlicks line …
Signed: Richard Henderson
Wit: Roger Thompson, David Parker, William Mackcormial, Charles Sprouss
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1745 May 3 – John Watson 142 – 3/0/0.
Merchants Account Book 36. v4 p 324 Hanover County, Virginia
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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
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1745 Jun 7 – by James Watson 142 – 0/19/2
Merchants Account Book 36. v4 p 325 Hanover County, Virginia
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1745 Aug 27 – Matthew Watsons negro judged p 165 Louisa Co, Va
Jenny a negro girl belonging to Matthew Watson of this County is adjudged by the Court to be 11 years of age.
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1745 Sept 24 – Nathan Watson to Matthew Watson p 167 Louisa Co, Va
An indenture between Nathan Watson of the one part and Mathew Watson of the other part with a memorandum of livery of seisin and receipt for the consideration money hereon indorsed were acknowledged by the said Nathan Watson (also Ann Watson the wife of the said Nathan Watson being first privily examined as the law directs did in open Court relinquish unto the said Matthew Watson the right of Dower which she hath in the lands) and admitted to record.
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1745 Sept 24 – Nathan Watson deed to Matthew Watson bk A, p. 195 Louisa Co, Va
… between Nathan Watson planter … and Mathew Watson carpenter … 15 pounds consideration … confirm unto Matthew Watson … land … Southly side of the South Anna in Fredricksveel Parish County of Louisa containing … 50 acres … to the mouth of Beaver Creek … dividing line between the said Nathan Watson and Mathew Watson …
Signed: Nathan Watson
Wit: Thomas Paulett, William Rice
… Anne Watson the wife of the said Nathan Watson … relinquish unto Matthew Watson the right of Dower …
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1745 Sept 29 Mr Matthew Watson in Louisa
4 bushels salt 0/14/0
1745 Contra by balance 0/14/0
Merchants Account Book 36. v4 p 319 Hanover County, Virginia
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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 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
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1745 Oct 8 – To Alexander Watson for keeping Duncan McCamerell – 1.0.0. p. 149.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1745 Oct 22 – Benjamin Henson v William Trimmear. Court Order bk 1, p. 172. Louisa County, Virginia
… In a Suit By Petition – Dismissed.
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1745 Nov 19 – John Watson Jr fr Anthony Haden, Deed bk 5, p 62. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Anthony Haiden of King William County planter of the one part & John Watson Jr in Hanover County on the other … in consideration of the sum of 55 pounds … confirm … unto the sd John Watson Jr … land … in Goochland and part in Hanover Counties on the N side of James River containing 400 acres being the tract of land the said Anthony Haiden bought of the said John Watson and was acknowledged to him by Joseph Watson & the said John Watson Jr … in Thomas Farrars line …
Signed: Anthony Haden
(Margaret wife of Anthony Haden relinquishes right of dower)
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1746 Feb 18 – John Watson Jr fr John Crow, Deed bk 5, p 79. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Crow in Goochland County planter on the one part & John Watson Jr in Hanover County on the other .. in consideration of the sum of 12 pounds … confirm … unto the sd John Watson Jr … land … in Goochland and part in Hanover Counties on the N side of James River containing … 150 acres … the said line of the said John Watson Jr … along Thomas Harlows line … in Obediah Hoopers cornfield and along the Cherry tree row and down that said line binding on Obediah Hoopers … binding on Charles Andersons line and on William Barkers line …. nigh Barkers house thence along the said Watsons line …
Signed: John Crow
Wit: George Turner, John Anderson, Drury Serugs
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1746 April 2 – Thomas Paulett to John McQuerry, bk A, p 217. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Thomas Paulett of the County of Louisa planter of the one part and John Mcquerry of the same county planter of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 20 pounds … confirm unto the said John Mackquerry and his heirs … land situate … on the branches of Owens Creek in Louisa County containing .. 439 acres … same … was granted the said Thomas Paulett by patent dated the 30 day of Aug 1744 … at Robert Depress corner pine … to pointers by the Goochland Road in the County line … inn Col Syms line … to his corner pointers in Robert Depress line …
Signed: Thomas Paulett
Wit: John Starke, Daniel Burford Jr
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1746 June 24 – James Watson to John Moore p 194 Louisa Co, Va
An indenture between James Watson of the one part and John Moore of the other part was this day in open Court acknowledged by the sd James Watson (also Barbary Watson the wife of the sd James Watson being first privily examined relinquished her right of dower, and admitted to record).
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1746 June 24 – James Watson deed to Moore Deed bk A, p. 235 Louisa Co, Va
… between James Watson of Louisa County of the one part and John Moore of Hanover County executor of Matthew Jouett decd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 10 pounds … paid by Benjamin Henson … confirm unto the abovesaid John Moore exr one certain tract or parcell of land in Louisa County containing 200 acres … by the line of John Thomas’s and Mathew Jouett decd lines on Beaver Creek, hence along Col. Sims’ decd grant line on Gold Mine Creek and by the dividing line of John Hays it being part of the track or entry on which said Hay now lives and all the estate right title interest … property and claim of him the said James of or unto the said parcile of land above bounded
Signed: James Watson
Wit: James Goodall, James Yancey, William Rice
… Barbary Watson the wife of the said James Watson … relinquish unto John Moore the right of dower …
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1746 Nov 18 – John Watson Jr to Anthony Cole, Deed bk 5, p 198. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Watson Jr of the one part and Anthony Cole of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 110 pounds … confirmed unto the said Anthony Cole …. land in the County of Goochland containing 400 acres … patent dated the 17th of March 1736 … on James Hembre …. on John Tabor ….. on John Burnet … crossing the branch of Deep Creek … on Richard Hubbard …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: W Womack, William Trigg, Jacob Mosby
(Hannah Watson wife of John Watson relinquishes her right of dower)
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1746 Feb 26 – William Watson fr Charles Anderson, Deed bk 5, p 343. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Charles Anderson of Southam Parish in Goochland County of the one par and William Watson of the Parish & County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 20 pounds … confirm unto the sd William Watson … land containing 400 acres … in the Parish & County afsd … land granted to the sd Anderson as pattent dated the 20 day of August 1745 … at a corner pine in William Hambletons line … on Thomas Anderson …
Signed: Charles Anderson
Wit: Richard Morton, Thomas Williams, Joshua Chaffin
(Elizabeth wife of Charles Anderson relinquishes right of dower)
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1747 March 7 – O.S., page 395 – Ordered that a Road be laid off and Cleard the best and most convenient was from Howards Road crossing Miles Creek, to Mizes Ford, and John Watson is appoint’d surveyor thereof, and ’tis ordered that all the male labouring tithable persons convenient thereto assist in clearing the same. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1748 July 7 (recorded) – John Watson decd’s inventory, Will bk 2, p 152. Brunswick County, Virginia
… Appraisal of the Estate of John Watson decd … Inventory.
Signed: James Lanier admr
Wits: John Douglass, James Cooke, Adam Simms
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1748 July 19 – John Watson Jr fr John Crow, Deed bk 5, p 442. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Crow in Goochland County planter on the one part and John Watson Jr of the same County on the other … in consideration of the sum of 28 pounds 12 shillings … confirm … unto the sd John Watson Jr … land … in Goochland and part in Hanover Counties on the north side of James River containing 143 acres …
Signed: John Crow
Wit: William Ford, Samuel Shapard, William Wade
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1748 Sept 12 – John Watson to Francis Lett, Deed bk 1, p 351. Lunenburg County, Virginia
… between John Watson of the County of Lunenburg of the one part and Francis Lett of Brunswick County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 20 pounds … confirm unto the said Francis Lett … land containing 100 acres … on the North side of the Middle Prong of Miles Creek … beginning at a corner dogwood on the sd Creek …. part of a pattant formerly granted the sd Watson bearing date the 25 day of November 1743 …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: John High, Thomas Hardaway Jr, Susanna Simmons
(Rebecca Watson wife of John Watson relinquished her right of dower)
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1748 Sept 25 – John Watson to John MacDonald, Deed bk 1, p 348. Lunenburg County, Virginia
… between John Watson of the County of Lunenburgh and Parish of Cumberland planter of the one part, John MacDonald of the same County and Parish cooper of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 5 pounds sterling … confirm unto the said John MacDonald … land containing 50 acres … part of a tract of land granted to the said John Watson for 300 acres by letters patent … the 25 day of November 1743 … beginning at a dogwood on the S side of the Middle Fork of Miles Creek …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: James Williams, Francis Ealidge, John Twitty
(Rebecca Watson wife of John Watson relinquished her right of dower)
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1748 Dec 20 – John Watson Jr to John Craw, Deed bk 5, p 486. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Watson Jr of the County of Goochland of the one part and John Crow of the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds … confirm unto the sd John Crow … land containing … 150 acres … in the County of Goochland and is part of the 200 acres the sd Watson purchased of Rene Laforce which was granted by patent to Rene Laforce deed bounded … on a branch of Tuckaho Creek being the sd Laforces branch and running thence … by the sid of the Road called Hoggatts Road …. to a corner in the sd John Crows own line ….
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Giles Letcher, William Burton, Richard Lonorn
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1748 Dec 20 – John Watson Jr fr John Crow, Deed bk 5, p 489. Goochland County, Virginia
… between John Crow in Goochland County planter on the one part & John Watson Jr of the same County on the other …. in consideration of the sum of 60 pounds … confirm … unto the said John Watson Jr … land … in Goochland County on the North side of James River containing 55 acres …. at a corner Persimon tree on the siad John Crows spring branch … to Thomas Harlows corner …
Signed: John Crow
Wit: Giles Letcher, William Burton, Richard Lonorn
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1748 Dec 20 – John Watson Jr fr Rene Laforce, Deed bk 5, p 493. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Rene Laforce of the County of Goochland of the one part and John Watson Jr of the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 40 pounds … confirm … unto the sd John Watson Jr … land … in Goochland County on the N side of James River containing 200 acres … along the sd Watson’s own line …. to Mr John Bibbs line … to John Crows line …
Signed: Rene Laforce
Wit: Giles Letcher, William Burton, Richard Lonorn
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1749 May 22 – Mathew Watson fr Ashford Hughes, Deed bk 5, p 539. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Ashford Hughes of the Parish of St James and County of Goochland blacksmith of the one part and Matthew Watson of the Parish of Fredrickveel & County of Louisa of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 12 pounds … confirm unto the said Matthew Watson … land … on both sides the Beaverdam Fork of Muddy Creek on a South branch of James River in the County of Goochland containing … 200 acres … at Ashford Hughes corner red oak … to his and Cocks corner pointers … along Cocks line …. to Watsons corner …. in the sd Hughes line … it being part of 350 acres granted to the sd Ashford Hughes by patent dated the 13 day of August 1744 …. acknowledged to Matthew Watson by a deed bearing date the 31 of may 1740 which was older than the date of the patent this deed in order to strengthen that …
Signed: Ashford Hughes
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1749 Jan 10 – Judith Watson married John Rees Jan 10, 1749.
The Douglas Register. p. 147. Hanover Co, Va.
Section: Marriages- Not recorded by Rev. Wm Douglas, but indicated by birth right. Female index
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1749 Jan 10 – John Rees & Judith Watson a son named Thomas Rees born Jan 10, 1749, baptized 1756 Jun 26. p. 49.
Births and baptisms. The Douglas Register.
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1749 January 17 – WB 1, p 79. Louisa County, Virginia. In the name of god Amen the 17th day of January in the year of our Lord God 1749 I James Goodall of the Parish of the Parish of Fredricksvill in the County of Louisa being very weak of Body & Sick but of perfect mind and memory all praise be given to God therefore Calling to Mind the Mortality of My Body & Knowing that it was Once Appointed for all Men to die do make and ordain this My Last Will and Testament that is to Say Principally and first of all I Give & Recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty god that gave it and as for My Body I Recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian Like & decent Manner at the descretion of my Exres Nothing doubting but at the General Resurection I shall recieve the Same again by the Mighty power of God and as touching such Worldly Estate wherein it hath pleased god to bless in this Life I Give devise & Dispose of the Same in the following Manner
Imprimis I give & bequeath to Richard Goodall Son of Charles Goodall after my wifes decease a Negro Boy Named Dick to him & his heirs
Item all the Rest of my Estate both Real and Personal after my Just debts are paid I Give to my loveing Wife Eler Goodall to her & her heirs whom I appoint Executrix together with Capt Abraham Venable & Daniel Williams whom I appoint Executors of this my Last Will & Testament In Witness wherof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this day and year first above written
Signed: James Goodall
Signed Seald & Delivered In presence of us
Danl Burford Junr
John Brooks
John Watson
Sarah Henderson
Marg Williams
At a Court held for Louisa County on the 28th day of March 1750
This Will was this day in open Court proved by the oaths of all the Witnesses thereto & is by the Court Admtd to Record & is Recd
Test James James Littlepage Cl. Ct.

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 …
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1749 Oct 12 – Thomas Paulett to Thomas Paulett Jr, Elizabeth Paulet, Sarah Paulet & William Paulet, bk A, p 370. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Thomas Paulet of the County of Louisa of the one part and Thomas Paulet Jr, Elizabeth Paulet, Sarah Paulet, and William Paulet children of the said Thomas Paulet of the other part … Thomas Paulett out of the paternal affection which I have and do bear to my said children above named and for diverse other causes thereto
… I give … unto my said son Thomas Paulet one negro boy slave named Neill to be enjoyed by my said son Thomas Paulet …
… I give … unto my said daughter Elizabeth Paulet my negro boy named Stephen …
… I also give … to my said daughter Sarah Paulet my negro girl named Fran and her incease …
… I give … to my sd son William Paulet my negro boy named Charles …
Signed: Thomas Paulet
Wit: Luke Burford, Charles Venable, Nathaniel Venable
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1749 Nov 20 – John White to John Watson Deed bk A, p. 381 Louisa Co, Va
… between John White of the Parish of St Paul in the County of Hanover of the one part and John Watson of the County of Louisa of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 85 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson … land … and also a crey Mill scituate … in the afsd County of Louisa and containing 214 acres … to the mouth thereof in Deep Creek … to a corner hiccory belonging to John Thompson … containing 213 acres … with a mill and 1 acre of land on the other side the afsd Deep Creek …
Signed: John White
Wit: Elisha White, Rees Hughes, John Hobb
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1750 April 2 – Faress Green’s deed to William Trimmear, Deed bk A, p. 380 Louisa Co, Va
… between Faress Green of Louisa County of the one part and William Trimmear of the same County of the other part … in consideration of 5 shillings … confirm unto the said William Trimmear … land containing 284 acres … in the County of Louisa … joyning Faress Green own land and lying on both sides of Foster Creek … bounded by letters pattend bearing date 15 day of Oct 1741 … patend in Faress Green name …
Signed: Farris Green
Wit: Edward Mouzly, Mathew Mouzly
Thomas Moss
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1750 September 24 – John Watson and wife Grisel Watson to Edward Jones Deed bk A, p 401 Louisa Co, Va
… between John Watson and his wife Gressel of Louisa County of the one part and Edward Jones of the County of Spotsylvania in the Colony of Virginia of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 35 pounds … confirm unto the said Edward Jones … land containing 140 acres … in the County of Louisa … part of a greater tract of land sold to the said John Watson by Lancelot Armstrong … by a deed bairing date the 3d day of March 1737 … bounded …. Mr Chamberlaynes line … to his and Armstrong’s corner … along Armstrong’s line … to Armstrong and Richardsons corner … Signed: John Watson, Grisel Watson
Wit: John Snead, James Underwood, James Glass
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1751 Jan 25 – John Rees & Judith Watson a daughter named Charity Rees born Jan 25, 1751, baptized 1756 June 26. p 49.
Births and baptisms. The Douglas Register.
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1751 Apr 23 – William Henderson and wife Martha Henderson to Elizabeth Watson, bk A, p 421. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Henderson of the Parish of Fredricksville in the County of Louisa planter and Martha Henderson his wife of the one part and Elizabeth Watson of the Parish & County afsd widow of the other part … William Henderson and Martha Henderson his wife for and in consideration of the sum of 25 pounds … paid by the said Elizabeth Watson … confirm unto the said Elizabeth Watson … land … in the County afsd which the sd William Henderson purchased of John Dashper by deed … containing by estimation 200 acres ….. on the South side of Beaver Creek on the E side of a small branch …
Signed: William Henderson, Martha Henderson
Wit: Thomas Paulet, Randolph Robit, Thomas Perkins
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1751 Oct 15 – Ordered that Alexander Watson take Mary Hogg daughter of Sarah Hogg 2 years at 300 pounds tobo a year and to be bound to him according to law. p. 259
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1751 Oct 25 – John Watson to William Lindsey, Deed bk 2, p 501. Lunenburg County, Virginia
… between John Watson of the County of Lunenburgh of the one part and William Lindsey of the County of Brunswick of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 40 pounds …. confirm unto the said William Lindsey … land containing 400 acres … in the County of Lunenburgh on both sides of Crab Tree Branch that was granted to Nathaniel Cock of Lunenburg County by Letters Patent dated … August 20, 1748 …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Robert Lark, Samuel Homes, William Homes
(Rebecca Watson wife of John Watson relinquished her right of dower)
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1752 February 24 – Deed bk A, pg 452-453 John Watson to John Thompson. Louisa County, Virginia
… between John Watson of Fredericksville Parish, Louisa Co., of the one part and John Thompson, merchant of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover Co., of the other part … said John Watson for and in consideration of the sum of 130 pounds Current money … confirm unto the said John Thomson … 214 acres … in Fredericksville Parish … on south side of DEEP CREEK, except one acres which is on the north side … afsd. Thomson’s corner … on the North side of Deep Creek on which there is a water grist Mill which is 213 acres above bounded in part of a larger tract formerly in the possession of Peter King and by him transferred as by the records of Hanover County Court will fully appear …
Signed: John Watson 
Wit: John McGeorge, William Davis, James Watson
25th Feb. 1752 acknowledged by John Watson … Grisel Watson his wife relinquished right of dower.
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1752 Aug 18 – John Watson & others from William Bigger, Deed bk 6, p 233. Goochland County, Virginia
… I William Bigger of Goochland County … in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bare unto my beloved children and for divers other … consideration … granted to my son William Bigger … and to my son James Bigger … and to my son John Bigger …. and to my son in law John Bibb … and to my son in law John Watson … and to my son in law Richard Woodfork … and that part as Tallos for my daughter Elizabeth Whitehead to be left in the care of my son William Bigger for the maintenance of her during her natural life … and at her decease to be equally divided among her children all my right title and interest to 3 negro girles Bess, Marea, and Kate …. and every of their increase which was gave to me by a deed of gived made me by my mother Martha Macon which was delivered to me the sd William Bigger at the death of James Macon which is now in the possession of the exors of the said James Macon … to be equally divided among them …
Signed: William Bigger
Wit: A Webber, William Lewis, William Price
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1752 August 25 – Richard Henderson & wife Elizabeth Henderson to John Brooks, bk A, p 498. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Richard Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson his lawful wife of the Parish of Fredericksville in the County of Louisa planter of the one part and John Brook of the Parish and County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 35 pounds … confirm unto the said John Brook … land containing 100 acres … on the North side of the South Anna River … County of Louisa … part of 312 acres … bought of Richard Harris by Lawrence Redman and conveyed to the said Richard Henderson … at William Adams corner … down the river to Joseph Easts corner … on the South Anna River … on the said East’s line … on Nelson Andersons line …
Signed: Richard Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson
Wit: Q O Norwell, Sarah Woody, Trifaner Woody
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1752 Nov 10 – To Esther Watson for keeping Mary Hogg 1 year. 300. p. 261.
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1752 Nov 28 – Thomas Paulett to Ann Clarke, bk A, p 487. Louisa County, Virginia
… I Thomas Paulett … of Louisa County … in consideration of the tender good will and fatherly love I bare to my daughter Ann Clarke I give to the said Ann one negro wench named Jude and her increase
Signed: Thomas Paulet
Wit: William Trimmeer, Isaac Clark
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1753 Oct 20 – To Esther Watson for keeping Mary Hogg a bastard child 1 year. 300. p. 263
Vestry Book of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786

1753 Oct 20 – James Daniel, 832 acres, Louisa County on both sides of Hickory Creek and the brs thereof, near the Head of Elliots br., in a slash; adj the sd James Daniel, John Bickerton, Thompson, Thomas Gibson & Peter Daniel; 20 Oct 1753, p. 261. 3 pounds 15 sterling as also for the Importation of 2 persons whose names are Nehemiah Watson and Ann Watson.
Ancestry.com. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002. Number 4.
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1754 Feb 12 – John Rees & Judith Watson a daughter named Lydia Rees born Feb 12, 1754, baptized 1756 June 26. p. 49.
Births and baptisms. The Douglas Register.
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1754 July 23 – Matthew Watson & wife Elizabeth Watson to Joseph Wyatt, Deed bk B, p 7 Louisa Co, Va
… between Matthew Watson of the County of Louisa and Elizabeth Watson his wife of the one part and Joseph Wyatt of the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 90 pounds …
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1754 Oct 29 – DB B-43. 29 Oct 1754 James Daniel of Orange Co. to Nehemiah Watson of Louisa Co. 30 pds currt. money. 100 acres … pine near Thomson’s house branch. /s/ James Daniel /s/ Mary Daniel Wit: Willm Price, John Daniel. 26 Mar 1755 acknowledged by James Daniel. Mary, his wife, declared her consent.

1755 Jan 20 – Philip Watson fr William Rutherford, Deed bk 6, p 450. Goochland County, Virginia
… I William Rutherford for the consideration of 21 pounds 17 shillings and 4 pence half penny … sell unto Philip Watson of Richmond merchant a negro girl named Venus … on condition nevertheless that if the sad William Rutherford my executors or admins do pay or cause to be paid unto the said Philip Watson … before the last day of May next … sum of 21 pounds 17 shillings and 4 pence half penny …. this writing to be void … Signed: William Rutherford.
Wit: Val Wood
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1755 May 30 – William Henderson to James Nuckolls, bk B, p 65. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Henderson of Albemarle County planter of the one part and James Nichols of Louisa County planter of the other …. in consideration of the sum 10 pounds … confirm unto the said James Nuchols … land … on the South side the South Anna River in Louisa county containing by estimation 200 acres … beginning at Wyatts formerly Venables corner red oak … bounding East’s land … to the said Henderson’s back line .. in Wyatts line formerly Venables line …
Signed: William Henderson
Wit: Thomas Paulet, Randolph Watson, Arthanation Pheers.
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1755 Sept 10 – Plat #: 110 Book: VAPB 31:682 Grantee: William Trimmier, Date: 10-Sep-1755
400a on both sides the Goochland Road
Pt 0. Carter’s corner white oak bush in the Goochland County Line | Pt 1. | Ln n59w; 232p; | Pt 2. oak by a small branch | Ln n49w; 28p; | Pt 3. of saplings | Ln n27e; 51p; new line | Pt 4. in James Meredith’s line | Ln n50e; 44p; James Merediths line | Pt 5. | Ln n47e; 110p; Merediths line | Pt 6. and Charles Moreman’s corner white oak | Ln s35e; 420p; Moremans line original is s15e | Pt 7. in the County Line | http://trevilians.com/deedmapper/dm2.html#110

1755 Sept 10 – Land grant William Trimmeer, grantee. 400 acres. Louisa County, Virginia
Location: Louisa County.
Description: 1755 Sept 10 … whereas by one Patent under the Seal of this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia bearing date the 20 day of August 1745 there was granted unto Charles Francis one certain tract or parcel of land 400 acres … in the County of Louisa on both sides the Goochland Road and bounded … at Secretary Carter’s corner white oak bush in the Goochland County line running thence on his and the County lines … to a pine in James Meredith’s line … to his a Charles Moreman’s corner white oak thence on Moreman’s line … which said tract or parcel of land was granted on condition of paying our quitrents and cultivating and improving as in the said patent was expressed … the said Charles Francis hath failed to pay such quitrents and to make such cultivation and improvements and William Trimmier hath made humble suit to … our said Colony and Dominion and hath obtained a grant for the same … confirm unto the said William Trimmier … the said tract or parcel of land … the 10th day of September 1755 … Signed: Robt Dinwiddie.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 31, 1751-1756 (v.1 & 2 p.1-751), p. 682 (Reel 29).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1755 Nov 5 – page 36 – On the petition of sundry inhabitants of this County, ordered that a bridle way be laid off and clear’d the best & most convenient way from the County line near William Watsons to Cubb Creek road near John Wallers, and Alexander Joyce and Richard Austin are appointed surveyors thereof and it is ordered that the said Joyce & Austin, together with all the male labouring tithables convenient thereto do forthwith lay open & clear the same. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1755 Dec 8 – William Watson to Mary Graham. Deed bk 1, p 55. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson of St Patrick Parish in Prince Edward County of the one part and Mary Graham of the Parish and County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 110 pounds … confirm unto the said Mary Graham … land containing 719 acres … in the Parish and County afsd on both sides of Spring Creek … beginning at Randolphs corner … to Collisons line … to Douglas Bakers line …
Signed: William Watson
(Margaret Watson the wife of William Watson relinquished her right of dower)
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1756 Aug 16 – Plat #: 9 Book: VAPB 33:113 Grantee: Stanley Harris, Date: 16-Aug-1756
700a on some of the branches of Fosters and Camp Creeks
Pt 0. Rogers’s corner pine | Ln n29w; 100p; Addustain Rogers line | Pt 1. Sanders corner pine in Rogers line | Ln s22w; 152p; John Sanders line crossing the three Notched Road | Pt 2. Sanders corner pine | Ln s63e; 48p; new lines | Pt 3. pines on the road side | Ln s50e; 170p; | Pt 4. | Ln n68e; 46p; | Pt 5. oak sapling in William Trimmers line | Ln n3w; 132p; William Trimmers line | Pt 6. Trimmers corner pine | Ln n42e; 250p; William Trimmers line | Pt 7. Trimmers corner two pines | Ln s77e; 84p; William Trimmers line | Pt 8. Trimmers corner white oak in Greens line | Ln n15e; 306p; Greens line | Pt 9. & Mary English’s corner pine in George Thomsons line | Ln s78.5w; 204p; Mary English line | Pt 10. English corner pine | Ln n29w; 24p; Mary English line | Pt 11. corner shrubby white oak in Mary English line | Ln s20w; 264p; Rogers line | Pt 12. corner large pine | Ln s40w; 232p; Rogers line | http://trevilians.com/deedmapper/dm1.html#9

1756 Aug 16 – Land grant Stanley Harris, grantee. Louisa County, Virginia
Location: Louisa County.
Description: 1756 Aug 16 … confirm unto Stanley Harris … land containing 700 acres … in the County of Louisa … branches of Fosters and Camp Creeks and bounded … at Addustain Rogers corner pine … to John Sanders corner pine … thence on Sanders line … crossing the Three Notched Road … to a red oak saplin in William Trimmiers line … to his corner white oak in Greens line thence on Greens line … to his and Mary English their corner pine in George Thomsons line thence on English her line … to Rogers corner shrubby white oak … thence on Rogers line … Signed: Robt Dinwiddie.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 33, 1756-1761 (v.1, 2, 3 & 4 p.1-1095), p. 113 (Reel 31-32).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1757 Apr 21 – John Rees & Judith Watson a daughter named Sally Austine Rees born April 21, 1757, baptized 1757 May 21. p 50.
Births and baptisms. The Douglas Register.
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1757 Nov 1 – page 4 – Ordered that a road be laid open and cleared the best and convenient way from Cocks Creek to Mize’s Ford, and Isaac Holmes is appointed surveyor thereof, and it is ordered that he together with Henry Delony’s male labouring tithables, John Ballards male labouring tithables John Watsons male labouring tithables, James McCoy and Henry Tally do forthwith lay open clear and keep the same in repair according to law. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1758 Feb 27 – Benjamin Watson to William Watson Deed bk 1, p 149. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… I Benjamin Watson of Lunenburg County … in consideration of the sum of 75 pounds … paid by William Watson of Prince Edward County …. deliver unto said William Watson one old gray mare … one young gray mare … one black mare … 2 black mares and 1 young bay horse a colt … one bay mare …. two bay mares spring colts … 4 black and white milk cows … 7 young heiffers and calfs … 6 sheep … unto the said William Watson exo & adm … (Mortgage for a loan) … if repaid before 1 day of Nov to be void ….
Signed: Benjamin Watson
Wit: James Marnett, Douglass Watson
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1758 March 16 – William Watson to Alexander Machie Deed bk 1, p 116. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and Alexander Mackie of Warwick in the County of Chesterfield merchant of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 20 shillings …. sell unto the said Alexander Machie … land containing 7 and 1/2 acres … in the said County of Prince Edwards …. at the said Machies, Johnsons, and Watsons corner 3 oaks … to the said Machies line
Signed: William Watson
Wit: Charles Yancey, Philip Lightfoot, John Haney
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKV-KSTG-K?i=144&cat=362164

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
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1759 Mar 26 – John Rees & Judith Watson a daughter named Judith Rees born Mar 26, 1759, baptized 1761 Apr 27. p. 59.
Births and baptisms. The Douglas Register.
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1759 April 27 – Inventory of Estate of Joseph Green decd. Will bk 2, Page 152. Louisa County, Virginia
An Inventory of the Estate of Joseph Green Dec.d taken this 27.th Day of Ap.l 1759
To 10 head of Cattle 8-6-0
To 1 mare 150/, 1 lott 40/, 12 Hogs 48 11-18-0
To 2 Iron pots 9/, shoe Tools 3 0-12-0
To 1 Riffled Gun 35/, Knives & &tc 6/ 2-1-0
Salt stand /a.d, Box Iron &tc 4/6 0-5-3
To 1 Candle stand /6.d, pales & piggins 0-5-0
To 1 Looking Glass & 1 wine D.o 0-1-3
To 1 Search 2/6 To Carpenters Tools saddles
Bridle & Coforth 18/ 1-0-6
To 1 Bell 57 Broad Ax 4/6 0-9-6
To 2 Broad Hoes 1 D.o Harrow 0-5-9
To 1 Hacthet and posenger 0-2-0
To 1 chest 6/, 1 frying pan 2/ 0-8-0
To 1 spining whele 1/, 2 Beds 150 7-11-0
To 1 Negro Woman Dafney
and Child Jenney 75-0-0
To 1 Negro Boy Jack 35-0-0
May 21.st To 1 Sythe 0-6-6
To 1 Mare & Colt 5-10-0
Thomas Ballard
Geo. Holland
William Trimmier
At a Court Held for Louisa County, Dece.r 14.th 1772 This Inventory was this Day Return.d & ordered To be Recorded. Teste
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1759 July 10 – John Watson to Morton Deed bk 1, p 168. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between John Watson of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and John Morton of the same County of the other part … in consideration of 100 pounds … confirm unto the said John Morton … land containing by estimation 950 acres … in Prince Edward County … on Great Buffelow R … on Richard Mortons line … to Randolphs line … to Buffelow River …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Nathaniel Venable, John Watson Jr, Richard Morton, Parsons Anderson
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1759 Aug 8 – Thomas Burrus to James Watson, Deed bk B, p 334 Louisa Co, Va
… between Thomas Burrus of the Parish of Fredricksville in the County of Louisa of the one part and James Watson of the afsd Parish and County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 54 pounds 8 shillings … confirm unto the said James Watson … land containing 350 acres … on the N side the Little Mountains in the Parish and County afsd and bounded …. in John Hammacks line … along Frockmans line …
Signed: Thomas Burrus
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1759 May 12 – Land grant Nathaniel Watson, grantee. Lunenburg County, Virginia
Location: Lunenburg County.
Description: 1759 May 12 … confirm unto Nathaniel Watson … land containing 190 acres … in the County of Lunenburgh on the E side of the North Fork of Mortons Creek … at Dixon’s corner white oak in the said Fork thence along his line … to a white oak in Wilkinsons line … this 12th day of May 1759 …
Source: Land Office Patents No. 34, 1756-1765, p. 294 (Reel 33-34).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

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
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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.
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1760 Dec 5 – Evan Ragland to Nathan Watson. Deed bk C, p 74 Louisa Co, Va
… between Evan Ragland … in the County of Louisa and Susannah his wife of the one part and Nathan Watson … of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 140 pounds … confirmed unto the said Nathan Watson … land … of the said Evan Ragland and Susannah his wife … in the County of Louisa … containing by estimation 425 acres … bounded .. at Johnsons corner at the River ….
Signed: Evan Ragland, Susanner Ragland
Wit: Thomas Purkins, Charles Barret, Samuel Ragland, John Garth, Charles Hester, J Lewis
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1761 March 10 – John Watson Sr to George Smith, Deed bk 2, p 52. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between John Watson Sr of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and George Smith of the County of Amelia of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 150 pounds …. confirm to him the said George Smith … land situated … in the County of Prince Edward … on both sides of Little Buffalo containing 300 acres … part of a larger tract whereon the said John Watson now lives and granted by patent dated the 10th day of March 1745 … beginning at the School House Branch where the said Watsons line crosses the said branch … to the Mouth … to Richard Mortons line … to John Gaullings line … lower side of Little Buffalo … along said Watsons line to the School House Branch …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: John Watson Jr, Josiah Chambers, Richard Morton
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1761 June 2 – page 52 – On the petition of Thomas Harvey & others for a road to be laid off and cleared the best and most convenient way from Bedford line to Randolphs road it is ordered that Matthew Watson, Elisha White and John Pallet, do diligently view and examine the way where such road is petitioned for and report to the next court the conveniency or inconveniency thereof. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1761 Aug 4 – page 89 – Matthew Watons, Elisha White, and John Pallet who were appointed by an order of last court to view & examine the way where a road was petitioned for by Thomas Harvey leading from Bedford line to Randolphs Road, this day returned a report thereon. And thereupon the same is established a road and John Harvey is appointed surveyor thereof, and he together with James Gideon, William Owle, John Wood, Anderson Hands, Nathaniel Christian, William Harvey, Samue Cothman, John Havey, Lawrance Bayers, and Benjamin Raden do forthwith clear and keep the same in repair according to law. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

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 Watson 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

1762 Apr 6 – page 3 – Matthew Watson & James Hunt Gent are appointed to view a way for a road according to Thomas Harvey’s petition, and make report thereof to the next Court. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1762 Sept 9 – William Fitzpatrick and Sarah; Joseph Fitzpatrick and Mary, to William Watson of Hanover, 400 lbs for 390 acres pat. to Ro. Davis 10 Jan 1735.
Wits: John Harris, John Leak, Thomas Fitzpatrick. bk 3, p. 224. Albemarle County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4X-5S66-T?i=321&cat=283051

1762 Nov 4 – William Watson to Joseph Hopkins, Deed bk 2, p 127. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson of Prince Edward County of the one part and Joseph Hopkins of Chesterfield County of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 90 pounds 5 shillings … confirm unto the said Joseph Hopkins … land … containing 242 acres … in the County afsd …
Signed: William Watson
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1763 Hanover County, Virginia – Rent Rolls, p. 125.
John Watson – 1413 acres
Ancestry.com. UK, American Loyalist Claims, 1776-1835 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data:American Loyalist Claims, 1776–1835. AO 12–13. The National Archives of the United Kingdom, Kew, Surrey, England. Title: Piece 030: Claims G-J, Virginia
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1763 Apr 11 – William Watson to John Taylor Duke, Deed bk 9, p 81. Lunenburg County, Virginia
… between William Watson of the County of Lunenburg of the one part and John Taylor Duke of the same … of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 25 pounds … confirm to the said John Taylor Duke … land containing 373 acres … in the County of Lunenburg on the head Branches of Flatt Creek … at Ballards corner white oak … in Twitty’s line … in Wards line …. in Ballards line … land formerly granted to John McKoy by patent … the 16 day of August 1756 …
Signed: William Watson
Wit: Thomas Taylor, Reuben Vaughan, Isaac Homes
… land was … taken by the within John McKoy and by him delivered to John Watson and now delivered to John Taylor Duke by William Watson, John Watson’s heir at law this 11th day of April 1763.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-8SVK?i=520&cat=372284

1763 Oct 13 – John Watson to John Clarke, Deed bk 9, p 273. Lunenburg County, Virginia
… between John Watson of Louisa County of the one part and John Clarke of the County of Lunenburgh of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 40 pounds … confirm unto the said John Clarke … land containing 271 acres … in the County of Lunenburg … at Kennons and Rutherfords corner white oak … on Kennons line … on Richard Adams line … to Matthew Watsons corner white oak …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: James Taylor, John Holt, Peter Rawlins, William Rutherford
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-8SXD?i=616&cat=372284

1764 Feb 9 – page 314 – Ordered that Matthew Watson, John White and Elisha White are appointed to proportion the hands on the road whereof Arther Slaton is surveyor between the said Arthur Slayton, Francis Mann and Peter Rawlins also the road whereof Collier Barksdale was Overseer between John Holt. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1764 July 7 – William Watson to Henry Watson, Deed bk 8, p 191. Lunenburg County, Virginia
… between William Watson of the County of Lunenburg of the one part and Henry Watson of the same County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 10 pounds … confirm unto the said William Watson …land containing about 50 acres …. in the County of Lunenburg on the E side of the 2d fork of Miles Creek and bounded at the mouth of the Lower Tanbrough Branch …. into the 2d fork of Miles Creek …. running up the said Fanbough Branch … line that was forerly John Watsons … along the said John Watsons line to the 2d fork of Mileses Creek … part of a tract … formerly granted to John Watson by a patent bearing date the 21 of November 1743 and by the said John Watson given to William Watson by Will and by William Watson delivered to Henry Watson …
Signed: William Watson
Wit: Thomas Taylor, Goodwyn Taylor, John Cleaton
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4L-892W?i=374&cat=372284

1764 Aug 9 – page 126 – Ordered that the agent for this County do pay unto Matthew Watson 3 pounds 5 shillings on account of money paid by John Dudgeon former sherif to Henry Isbell, James Taylor, John Ward and Seth Ward three of the persons appointed … Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1764 Aug 15 – Land grant John Watson, grantee. 220 acres. Halifax County, Virginia
Description: 1764 Aug 15 … confirm unto John Watson … land containing 220 acres … in the County of Halifax on both sides of Cherrystone Creek … Signed: Francis Fauquier.
Source: Land Office Patents No. 36, 1764-1767 (v.1 & 2 p.557-1083), p. 665 (Reel 36).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1764 Nov 7 – page 190 – County Levy – To Matthew Watson for money paid James Mitchell for a bridge. 8.15.0. Road Orders. Lunenburg County, Virginia

1765 April 8 – Richard Jones to James Watson Deed bk C1/2, p 68 Louisa Co, Va
… between Richard Jones of Trinity Parish in the County of Louisa planter and Ann his wife of the one part and James Watson Jr of the sd Parish and County of the other part … confirm unto the sd James Watson … land … in the sd Parish of Trinity afsd County of Louisa containing 125 acres … on John Rice’s line … to a corner pine on John Dixon Gent. line … to a white oak corner on the sd Watson’s line …
Signed: Richard Jones, Ann Jones
Wit: William Pettit, John White
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1765 May 13 – James Watson & wife Barbara to David Wood Deed bk C1/2, p 89 Louisa Co, Va
… between James Watson planter and Barbara his wife of the Parish of Trinity in the County of Louisa of the one part and David Wood of the sd Parish and County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 1 shilling … confirm unto the sd David Wood … land … in the Parish of Trinity … County of Louisa containing 204 acres … bounded … Major Johnson’s line … to a pine on James Watson’s line …
Signed: James Watson, Barbara Watson
Wit: William Pettit, John Poindexter
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSKS-P?i=53&cat=281398

1765 Oct 15 – Thomas Paulett and wife Elizabeth Paulett to Thomas Lipscomb, bk C and 1/2, p. 140. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Thomas Paulet of the Parish of Trinity in the County of Louisa planter and Elizabeth Paulett his wife of the one part and Thomas Lipscomb Sr of St Martins Parish and County of Louisa of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 3 pounds … confirm unto the sd Thomas Lipscomb …. land … in the Parish of Trinity and the County of Louisa … containing 6 acres … at a line near a swamp … to Gold Mine Creek … to Johnson’s corner …
Signed: Thomas Paulett
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1765 Oct 29 – James Daniel to Nehemiah Watson, Deed bk B, p 43 Louisa Co, Va
… between James Daniel of the County of Orange of the one part and Nehemiah Watson of the County of Louisa of the other part … James Daniel and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds … confirm unto the sd Nehemiah Watson … land … in the County of Louisa containing 100 acres … near Thomason’s house branch … containing 100 acres …
Signed: James Daniel, Mary Daniel
Wit: William Price, John Daniel
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-437H-J?i=319&cat=281398

1766 Sept 5 – Thomas Watson to John Reese. Deed bk D, p 78 Louisa Co, Va
… between Thomas Watson of the County of Louisa planter of the one part and John Reese of the County of Louisa taylor of the other part … in consideration of the Paternal Love & Affection as well as for and in consideration of the sum of 1 pound 10 shillings … confirm unto the said John Reese .. 135 acres … in Louisa County and on the S Fork of Rocky Creek and is part of a greater tract that was granted to the said Thomas Watson by a deed and is however the actual possession of Thomas Watson of the County afsd … bounded … in Buchannons line … thence on Timers line …
Signed: Thomas Watson, Hannah Watson
WIt: Robert Paisley Jr, Mary Paisley, George Holland, David Humphry
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSV6-Y?i=290&cat=281398 (NOTE: John Rees married Judith Watson in 1749)

1767 Feb 10 – Obadiah Watson son of John Watson & Ann Watson was born Feb 10, 1767 p. 6
John Watson born Aug 18, 1768 son of John Watson & Ann Watson
William Watson born July 10, 1772 son of John Watson & Ann Watson
Delpha Watson born May 28, 1774 daughter of John Watson & Ann Watson
Birth and Baptismal Record Book, Louisa County, Virginia
https://cdm15138.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15138coll14/id/45

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.
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1767 May 12 – James Watson v Rowland Jones judgment, p 39 Louisa Co, Va
By attachment. This day came by his attorney and the Deft appeared and confessed judgment to the said pltf for 5 pounds 4 shillings …
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1767 May 14 – Nathan Watson to Samuel Emerson, bk 4, p 394. Albemarle County, Virginia
… between Nathan Watson of the County of Louisa of the one part and Samuel Emerson of the County of Albemarle of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds … confirm unto the said Samuel Emerson … land containing 104 acres … in the County of Albemarle on the heads of Branches of Hardware Rockfish and Meachum Rivers and bounded as followeth … at John Morrows corner … top of Lisinning Ridge ….
Signed: Nathan Watson
Wit: George Berry, Marcel Nash, John Carter.
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1767 Aug 11 – Samuel Watson’s tithes added to the list, p 75 Louisa Co, Va
Its ordered that the tithables etc belonging to Samuel Watson and John Brown be added to the List taken by William Phillips Gent.
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1768 May 2 – Matthew Watson from Harwood Bacon, Deed bk D2, p 75. Charlotte County, Virginia
… between Harwood Bacon of … Charlotte County of the one part and Matthew Watson of the same … of the other part … in conisderation of the sum of 60 pounds … sell unto Matthew Watson … land … on the South side of Cub Creek being the land that the said Bacon purchased of Cuthbirth Williamson … in the County and Parish afsd containing 300 acres … in the afsd Watsons line thence along his line …
Signed: Harwood Bacon
(Mary wife of Harwood Bacon relinquished her right of dower)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99Y5-5?i=346&cat=405064

1768 Aug Ct – John Watson sworn under Shff p. 234 Louisa Co, Va
Henry Garrett and John Watson having first taken the usual oaths to his Majesty’s person and Government and taken and subscribed the abjurationn oath and subscribed the tist wiri (with the approbation of Charles Smith Gent: Sheriff of this County) sworn and admitted his undersheriffs.
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1768 Aug 30 – William Trimmer son of William Trimmier and Lucy Trimmer was born Aug 30, 1768 p. 23
Birth and Baptismal Record Book, Louisa County, Virginia
https://cdm15138.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15138coll14/id/45

1768 Oct 10 – John Watson sworn under Shff p. 249 Louisa Co, Va
John Watson, Charles Barret Jr and William Smith having first taken the usual oaths to his Majesty’s person and Government, and taken sworn and subscribed the abjuration aoth, and subscribed the test, were on the motion of Thomas Ballard Smith Gent Sheriff of this County sworn and admitted his Under Sheriffs.
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1768 Dec 9 (will written) 1769 Sept 7 (will probated) – Last will and testament of Thomas Christmas of Hanover County, Va – (Filed in Warren Co, NC by John Christmas – one of the heirs) Will Bk 1, p. 105, Warren Co, NC
In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Christmas of the Parish of St Martins in the County of Hanover, being sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to Almighty God for the same … do make this my last Will and Testament ….
… First I give and bequeath unto my son John Christmas … one feather bed and furniture, my riding chair and harness, one horse named Shaver, also five negroes viz: Old Peter, Charles, Young Peter, Young Harry & Milley.
… unto my daughter Elizabeth Paulett … one feather bed and furniture and 8 negroes viz: Matt, Lewis, Fanney, and her two girls, Jonny and Mourning and one boy Stephen, old Beck and her child Beck.
…. unto my daughter Caty Higgason …. one feather bed and furniture also 6 negroes viz: Quor, Will, old Ned, Moses, Rachel and Han, also all the land I hold on the North side of the road being part of the tract I purchased of James Flannakin, as also 30 poounds current money.
… unto my daughter Rachel Chrisholm … one feather bed and furniture, 8 negroes viz: Old Harry, young Ned, Robin, Luch and her two children Betty and Rachel, also Lindy and Betty.
… unto the children of my son Thomas Christmas decd viz: John, Mary, Thomas, Richard, and William Christmas to be equally divided between them ….at the time William Christmas the younger shall arive to the age of 16 years 6 negroes viz: Tom, Dick, Blackman, Moll, Judah, and Patt, also the stock of cattle, sheep, and working tools which is now in the possession of Temperence Christmas widow of my said son Thomas Christmas.
… Item it is my will and desire … that the estate so as above given to my children be immediately after my decease taken in thunder the hands under the management of my son John Christmas, and his son Thomas Christmas and by them to be divided according as above directed or sooner if they think proper.
… I give … unto my six said grandchildren viz: Charles Whitlock, James Whitlock, Mary Jones, Anne Austine, Thomas Whitlock, and Nathaniel Whitlocke, to them and to their heirs and assigns … 10 pounds current money each.
… I give and bequeath unto my 5 grandchildren viz: John Sanders, Elizabeth Sims, Nancy Sanders, Mary Sanders, and Riella Sanders to them … 10 pounds current money each.
… I give and bequeath unto John Christmas son of Elizabeth Paulett … 20 pounds current money.
… I desire all that tract real parcel of land and plantation whereon I now live lying on the South side one Road together with all the rest and residue of my estate of what nature or quality soever may be sold to the best advantage by my executors hereafter mentioned and the money arising by such sale to go in dicharge of the above legacy’s given by me in current money and the over plus to be equally divided between my above named 4 children, viz: John Christmas, Elizabeth Paulett, Catey Higgason, Rachel Chrisholm, and the children of my son Thomas Christmas deceased who are to be entitled to 1/5 part amongst the share and share alike.
… It is my will and desire that my estate be not appraised.
… appoint my son John Christmas and John Higgason executors of this my Last Will and Testament … this 9th day of December 1768.
Signed: Thomas Christmas.
Wit: Davis Anderson, Richard Higgason, John Higgason
At a Court held for Hanover County on Thursday the 7th day of September 1769 this last Will and Testament of Thomas Christmas decd was offered to proff by John Christmas and John Higgason the executors … proved by the oath of David Anderson, Richard Higgason and John Higgason the witnesses thereto, and also by the oath of said Executors, and ordered to be recorded.
Test William Pollard CHC
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1769 Feb 20 – William Watson to James Archdeacon, Deed bk 5, p 109. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson of the County of Amelia of the one part and James Archdeacon of the County of Amelia of the other … in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds … sell unto the said James Archdeacon … land … in the County of Prince Edward … on the Branches of Buffelo and Wards Fork containing 550 acres and is the upper half of a certain tract of land granted to the said William Watson by letters patent bearing date the 20 day of July 1768 … whereon the said James Archdeacon now lives
Signed: William Watson
Wit: Dudley Rutledge, William Carey, James Mcdearman, Samuel Goode
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKK-P9FP-W?i=239&cat=362164

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 & wife Lucy to Randolph 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

1769 Sept 17 – William Watson son and heir of William Watson late of Amelia County decd to Richard Jones, Deed bk 3, p 102. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson son and heir of William Watson late of Amelia County decd of the one part and Richard Jones Gent of the same County of the other part … whereas a suit in Chancery … in the said Court of Amelia by a certain George Currie against the afsd William Watson … the 27th day of Feb 1756 … decreed and ordered that the said William Watson son and heir of William Watson decd should convey unto the said George Currie within one year after the said William Watson should arrive to the age of 21 years, 550 acres of land now lying in the County of Prince Edward on the S side of Buffalow and adjoining the lands of Campbell and one Anderson … the lower part of 1100 acres of land taken up between the afsd William Watson decd and one Robert Creedy who sold his part thereof (the said 550 acres to the afsd George Currie) … George Currie being indebted to the afsd Richard Jones by judgment of the Court of Prince George County the sum of 60 pounds 19 shillings and 8 with lawful interest from the 9th day of April 1753 till paid for debt and 263 tobo and 15/ or 150 lbs tobo for costs … confirm unto the said Richard Jones …. land … containing 550 acres … in the County of Prince Edward on the S side of Buffalo River adj the lines of Campbell and Anderson and is the lower half of a tract of 1100 acres of land granted unto the said William Watson by patent bearing date the 20th day of July 1768 …
Wit: David Greenhill, Nelson Jones, John Mackie, Ch. Haskins, John Winn
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKK-P9FB-D?i=77&cat=362164

1770 Jan 8 – Page 69, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia.
Know all men by these presents that we Nathl Anderson, Curtis Parrott, John Watson and Thos Dashper are held and firmly bound to Thos Johnson, Wm Johnson, Wm Phillips & Gent. Justices of the Court of Louisa County, now sitting, in the Sum of three Hundred pounds, To the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the sd Justices, and their Successors we bind ourselves, and each of us, our, and each of our Heirs, Exrs, and Admrs, Jointly and Severally, firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals, this Eight day of Jany in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy, and in the tenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third.
The Condition of this obligation is such, that if the above bound Nathl Anderson and Curtis Parrott Exrs of the last Will and Testament of Jno Dashper Decd do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the sd decd, which have, or shall come to the Hands, Possession or Knowledge of the s.d Nathl Anderson and Curtis Parrott, or into the Hands, and Possession of any other Person or persons for them, and the same so made, do exhibit into the County Court of Louisa, at such time as they shall be thereunto required by the sd Court, and the same Goods, Chattles and Credits, and all other the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the sd decd, which at any time after shall come to the Hands possession or Knowledge of the sd Nathl Anderson and Curtis Parrott, or into the Hands and Possession of any other Person, Persons for them do well and truly administer according to Law, and further do make a Just and true account of his Actings and doings when thereto required by the sd Court, and also shall well and truly pay and deliver all the Lagacies contained and specified in the sd Testament, as far as the sd Goods, Chattles and Credits, will thereunto extend, and the Law shall Charge Then this obligation to be Void & of none Effect, or else to remain in full force & virtue
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
Nathl Anderson (his seal)
Curtis Parrrot (his seal)
John Watson (his seal)
Thos (his mark) Dashper (his seal)
At a Court held for Louisa County January ye 8th 1770
Nathl Anderson, Curtis Parrott, John Watson and Thos Dashper acknowledged this to be their act & Deed & ordered to be Recorded
Teste John Nelson C.L.C.

1770 April 9 – Nathan Watson to Moses White, Deed bk D1/2, p 201 Louisa Co, Va
… between Nathan Watson and his wife Anne of the County of Louisa of the one part and Moses White of the sd County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 20 pounds … confirm unto the sd Moses White … land … in the County afsd containing 60 and 3/4 acres …
Signed: Nathan Watson, Anne Watson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GSKY-R?i=470&cat=281398

1770 April 9 – Page 73, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia.
Know all men by these presents that we Samuel Henson, Nathan Mayor and Wm Hughes are held and firmly bound to Chas Barrett, Robt Anderson, Samuel Ragland, Thos Johnson Junr and Jas Overton, Gent, Justices of Louisa County now sitting in the Sum of Five Hundred Pounds, To the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the sd Justices and their successors, we bind ourselves and each of us, our, and each of our Heirs, Exrs and Admrs, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, this ninth Day of Apl in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy and in the ninth year of the Reign of our sovereign Lord George the third
The Condition of this obligation is such, that if the above bound Sam Henson administrater with the Will annext, of all the Goods, Chattles and Credits of Benjamin Henson decd, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect Inventory of all & singular the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the sd decd, which have or shall come to the Hands, possession or knowledge of him the sd Saml Henson, or into the Hands or possession of any other person or persons for him and the same to made Exhibit or cause to be Exhibited into the County Court of Louisa at such time as he shall be thereunto required by the sd Court, and the same Goods, Chattles and all other the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the s.d dec.d at the time of his Death, which at any time after, shall come to the Hands or Possession of the sd Samuel Henson, or into the Hands or Possession of any other person or persons for him, do well and truly administer according to Law, And further do make a Just and true Account of his actings and doings therein, when thereto required by the sd Court of all the rest & residue of the sd Goods, Chattles and Credits, which shall be found remaining when the s.d admors account, the same being first Examined & allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being, shall deliver & pay unto such person or persons respectively, as the sd Justices by their Order or Judgment shall direct, pursuant to the Laws in that case made and provide once if it shall hereafter appear, that any last Will and Testament was made by the sd decd, and the Exor or Exors therein named do exhibit the same into the sd Court, making request to have it allowed and approved accordingly if the sd Samuel Henson being thereunto required, do render and deliver up his Letters of Administration, approbation of such Testament being had and made in the sd Court, Then this obligation to be Void and of none Effect, or Else to remain in full force
and Virtue
Samuel Henson (his seal)
Nathan Watson (his seal)
William Hughes (his seal)
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
John Nelson
At a Court held for Louisa County April ye 9th 1770
Saml Henson Nathan Watson and Wm Hughes acknowledged this Bond to be their Act and Deed, and ordered to be Recorded
Teste John Nelson C.L.C.

1770 April 10 – John Watson v Edmund Foster judgmt p. 377 Louisa Co, Va
… the Deft altho solemnly called came not … 6 pounds current money with lawful interest from the 1st day of Sept 1766 untill paid … and his costs in this behalf expended …
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PBF7?i=214&cat=400438

1770 Sept 17 – Joseph Calland & James Cooke to Samuel Watson, Deed bk 3, p 217, 219. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between Joseph Calland of the County of Cumberland and James Cooke of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and Samuel Watson of the County of Prince Edward of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 70 pounds … confirm unto the said Samuel Watson … land … in the said County of Prince Edward … at Nathaniel Venables corner … on Brywry River on the S side thereof on the bank … to McGehees and Smiths line … and is the land by the said Cooke purchased of James Shelton as by deed recorded in the said Prince Edward Court containing 200 acres …
Signed: Joseph Calland, James Cooke
Wit: John Holcombe Jr, John Bibb, Mumford McGehee
(Ann wife of James Cooke relinquished right of dower).
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKK-P9F5-6?i=134&cat=362164

1770 Oct 29 – Benjamin Tyree to Drury Watson, Deed bk 6, p 75. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between Benjamin Tyree of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and Drury Watson of the said County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 70 pounds … sell unto the said Drury Watson … land … in the County of Prince Edwards containing … 200 acres… at a corner Capt John Watsons line … to Richard Mortons faced corner ….
Signed: Benjamin Tyree
Wit: Richard Morton, Samuel Watson, John Watson Jr
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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.
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1771 April 8 – Thomas Paulett from William Lipscomb etc, bk D and 1/2, p 280. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Lipscomb and Thomas Lipscomb exors of the Last Will & Testament of Thomas Lipscomb late of the County of Louisa decd of the one part and Thomas Paulett of sd County of the other part … sd William and Thomas Lipscomb by virtue of the Power and authority vested in them as exors of the afsd Will … in consideration of the sum of 200 pounds 5 shillings … sell unto the sd Thomas Paulett … land in the Parish of Trinity and County of Louisa containing 445 acres … at the sd Thomas Pauletts and John Chiles formerly Morris corner … to William Pauletts corner pine …
Signed: William Lipscomb, Thomas Lipscomb
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1771 April 8 – William Lipscomb and Thomas Lipscomb to William Paulett. Bk D and 1/2, p. 281. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Lipscomb and Thomas Lipscomb exors of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Lipscomb late of the County of Louisa decd of the one part and William Paulett of the sd County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 150 pounds 15 shillings … sell unto the sd William Paulett … land … in the Parish of Trinity and County of Louisa … containing 335 acres … at Nicholas Gentrys corner … to John Lipscombs corner … in William Lipscombs line … crossing Gold Mine Creek … in Thomas Pauletts line …
Signed: William Lipscomb, Thomas Lipscomb
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1771 May 13 – Nathan Watson on grand Jury p 455 Louisa Co, Va
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1771 Aug 3 – Land grant James Watson, grantee. Louisa County, Virginia
Location: Louisa County.
Description: 1771 Aug 3 … confirm unto James Watson … land containing 55 acres … in the County of Louisa … Beginning at John Woodyards corner two pines … to a corner red oak in Thomas Johnsons line … to Johnsons corner pine in the said James Watson’s line … Signed: William Nelson
Source: Land Office Patents No. 40, 1771-1772, p. 609 (Reel 39).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1771 Aug 12 – John Watson assignee of Julias Allen pltf v Jeremiah Johnson and William Norval defts jdgt p. 475 Louisa Co, Va
… came the parties … he is indebted to him 5 pounds 10 shillings … the defendants pay the plt the same and his costs … with interest thereon from 25th day of December 1769 till paid.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PB8R?i=263&cat=400438

1771 Nov 11 – Page 122 – Last Will and Testament of Thomas Paulet. Louisa County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen I Thomas Paulet of Trinity Parish in Louisa County being in Perfect health and Memory do make this my last Will and Testament in form following Viz. First I give my soul to God that it me and my Body to Buried in a Christian like manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named and Touching such worldly Estate as please God to bless me with in this life after my Just Debts being paid I Dispose of in the following manner Viz.t,
-Item I give to my Well beloved Wife Elizabeth Paulet two Negroes named Sarah and Beck to her and her Heirs forever, I also lend my Wife one young Negro Fellow named Lewis During her Natural life, and then to be Divided as below in the last Division,
-Item I give to my son Thomas Paulet one Negro Fellow named John now in his Possession to him and his Heirs forever,
-Item, I give to my son Richard Paulet one negro Boy named Dick to him and his Heirs forever,
-Item I give to my Daughter Mary Paulet one negro Woman named Sarah to her and her Heirs forever,
-Item I give to my son Henry Paulet one Negro girl named Jane to him and his Heirs forever, Item I give to my son Jessee Paulet one negro girl named Sarah to him and his Heirs forever,
-Item I give to my son David Paulet one negro girl named Morning to him and his Heirs forever,
-Item I give to my Wifes son John Christmass one negro Fellow named Abraham which is now in his Possession to him & his Heirs forever
-Item I give to my son Richard Paulett and Henry Paulett all that Tract of Land on the West side of the Road on Gold mind to be Equally Divided between them according to the Quantity or Quality with the appurtenances to them and their Heirs forever,
-Item I give to my son Jessee Paulett that Tract of Land on the East side of the Road on the Branches of Duckinghole with the appurtenances to him and his Heirs forever,
-Item I give to my son David Paulet that Tract of Land wherein I now live with the appurtenances after my Wifes Decease to him and his Heirs forever,
-Item my Will is that the Residue of my Estate shall continue as it is until my son David shall come to the age of Fifteen years old or my
Wife shall Intermarry which shall first Happen then to be Equally Divided amongst all my children as shall be then alive and if any of my Children should be Dead leaving Lawfull Issue, there Issue to have their Part to them and their Heirs forever,
-Item my will is that my wife shall shear Equally with my Children in the Personal Estate, I appoint my sons William Paulett and Richard Paulet Executors of this my last Will and Testament and that they apply to Captn Waddy Thomson for advice, hereby Revoaking all former Wills by me made.
In Witness I have hereunto set my Hand and Fixed my Seal this 7th Day of June 1771
Thomas Paulett (his seal)
Signed & Sealed In Presence of
William Trimmeer, Elias (his mark) Thomason
At a Court held for Louisa County November 11th 1771
This Will was this day Presented into Court by William Paulett one of the Executors therein named, and was proved by the witnesses thereto and by the Court Ordered to be Recorded Testaments

1771 Dec 9 – Louisa Co. VA Will Book 2, page 127, – 9-Dec 1771 – Will of John Estis dated 25 Oct 1771. “As much of my tract of land in Louisa County on North East Creek to be sold as will pay my just debts …. remainder, including houses, orchards and plantations whereon I lately lived be saved for son Abraham Estes to be delivered to him or his lawful heirs when he arrives to the age of 21 years ….I give to my son John Estes one cow…. I lend to my beloved wife Ursula Estes all the rest of my estate both real and personal …. to bring up my four youngest children.” After her death, to be equally divided between my daughters Barbary, Molley, Sarah and son Abraham Estes. 100A conveyed to my friend, Clifton Allen, confirmed as bargained and sold to him. “And lastly I appoint my beloved son John Estes (and my wife Ursula Estes my executor and executrix.” Signed John Estes. Dated 1771. Witness Thomas Johnson, Samuel Meek, Elizabeth Rose. Bond set at £1,000. John Estes, Ursula Estes, Thos. Johnson & Nehemiah Watson bound.

1771 Dec 9 – Page 128, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia.
Know all men by these Presents that we John Estes Ursula Estes, Thos Johnson & Nehemiah Watson are held & firmly bound unto Saml Ragland & als Gent Justices of the Court of Louisa County now sitting in the sum of One Hundred Pounds Currt Money, To the Payment whereof well & Truly to be made to thesd Justices & their Successors, we bind ourselves & each of us our & each of our Heirs Exrs and admrs Jointly & Severally firmly by these Presents, sealed with our Seals this 9th day of Decr in the year of our Lord 1771 & in 12th year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third.
The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound John & Ursula Estes Exrs of the last Will & Testament of John Estes Decd do make or cause to be made a true & Perfect Inventory of all & singular the Goods Chattles & Credits of thesd Decd which have or shall come to the Hands, Possession or knownledge of them thesd John & Ursula or into the Hands & Possession of any other Person or Persons for them, and the same so made do Exhibit into the County Court of Louisa at such time as they shall be thereunto required by thesd Court & the same Goods, Chattles & Credits & all Other the Goods Chattles & Credits which at any time after shall come to the Hands Possession or Knowledge of thesd John & Ursula or into the Hands & Possession of any other Person or Persons for the, Do well & truly administer according to Law, and further do make a Just & True acct of their actings & doings therein when thereto required by the sd Court, & also shall well & truly Pay and Deliver all the Lagacies contained & specified in thesd Testament as far as thesd Goods Chattles & Credits will thereunto Extend & the Law shall charge, Then the above obligation to be Void & of none
Effect or else to remain in full force & Virtue
John (his mark) Estis (his seal)
Ursula (his mark) Estes (his seal)
Thos Johnson (his seal)
Nehemiah Watson (his seal)
Sealed & Delivered In Presence of
John Nelson
At a Court held for Louisa County December the 9th 1771
This Bond was this day acknowled in open Court and Ordered to be Recorded. Test

1772 March 9 – Page 135, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia
In obediance to an Order of Louisa Court we the subscibers have appraised so much of the Estate of John Ragland Decd as was bro before us Vizt
6 Hogs L20.0 15 Do L8.5.0 5 Pigs 6/ 16-11-0
4 Cows 9L 4 Do L2.17.6 2 Mairs 120/ 17-17-6
2 sheep 12/ 1 pr steelyards 10/ 1 pr Tad Irons 5/ 1-7-0
1 Frying Pan 2/6 1 pr wedges 4/3 2 Cow Hides 12/6 0-19-3
a Parcel of Carpenters Tools 0-14-6
a parcel of Leather 13/6, 1 Hammer 1/3 0-14-9
Plantation Tools 17/6, 1 sadde 18/. 1 Do 2 of 2-15-6
a Bunch of Leading Lines 7 ½ , 1 Bridle 2/ 0-2-7 ½
3 Bottles & Butter Pott 1/9, 1 Bell mettle skillet 20/ 1-1-9
3 Bottles 9d, 2 Iron Potts 13/, pails Tubs &tc 6/ 0-19-9
a set of Surveyors Instruments 8-0-0
1 Doza Pewter Plates 30/ 5 Dishes 25? 2-15-0
1 looking glass 10/, 1 Table 10/, 1 chest 12/6 1-12-6
1 gilt trunk 4/, 1 suger Canister 5/ 0-9-0
1 chest with Draws 30/, 1 Do 5/, 6 chairs 12/ 2-7-0
1 Gun 17/6, 1 spinning wheel 8/, Books 7/ 1-12-6
1 Bed & Furniture 8L, 1 Do 3.10/ 11-10-0
1 Negro Man L75. 1 Do Woman & Child L65, 1 Do Boy L50 190-0-0
1 Do Girl L25, 1 sow & Pigs L1 26-0-0
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L 285-15-1 ½
Witness our Hands this 6th day of Augs 1771
Peter Marks
John Ross
Nathan Watson
In obediance to an order of Louisa Court we the subscribers have appraised so much of the estate of John Ragland Deceased as was brought before us Vizt
4 Hogs L2.10/, 7 Piggs 17/6 3-7-6
1 Rasor strop & Hone 4/, Cards & sifter 1/6 0-5-6
1 Box 2/ 0-2-0
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L 3-15-0
Witness our Hands this 9th day of March 1772
Henry Gambrill
John Ross
Nathan Watson
Tobacco 2480 lbs
to cash in my Hands L24.18.32
Saml Ragland
At a Court held for Louisa County April the 13th 1772
This Inventory & appraisment of the Estate of John Ragland Decd was this day Returned and by the court Ordered to be Recorded. Teste

1772 May 11 – Eliza Watson to David Watson, Deed bk D1/2, p 353 Louisa Co, Va
… between Eliza Watson of the Parish of Trinity in the County of Louisa of the one part & David Watson of the Parish of Trinity and County of the other part … in consideration of 5 pounds … confirm unto the sd David Watson … land containing 200 acres … bounded by the lines of John Watson, Thomas Trimmier, G Robert, F Bibb in the Parish and County abovesd … land formerly purchased by the sd Eliza Watson of William Henderson …
Signed: Elizabeth Watson
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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 July 15 – Last Will and Testament of John Michie. Will bk 2, p 358. Albemarle County, Virginia
… I John Michie of Albemarle County … make my Last Will and Testament …
… Item, I give … unto my grand daughter Sarah Michie, daughter of son John Michie decd 2 negro slaves Luce & Beth children of Dorcus.
… Item I give to my daughter Sarah Wood and to Christopher Wood her husband during their lives the life of the longer liver of them the use of 8 negroes Jack, Bob, Sam, Sall, Jude, Fanny and Fanny’s two youngest children, all of Harris Creek with a power to my said daughter to appoint the fee simple estate in the said slaves to any person or persons descended of her body, but if no such appointment be made, at or before the death of the survivor then I give the said slaves and their increase to her children then living and the representatives of such as be dead to be divided among them, so as that the representatives shall take only the part of the dead person whom they represent & in case there be no such children or representatives living at the death of the survivor, then notwithstanding any previous appointment under the power afsd, I give the said slaves and their increase to my own children then living and the representatives of such as shall be dead those of my son John excepted, to be divided in like manner between them, so as that the representatives shall take only the part of the person whom they represent respectively.
… Item all the rest of my estates rights titles, real, personal and mixed I give to my children Robert Michie, James Michie, Patrick Michie, William Michie, and Mary Wood and their heirs forever equally to be divided among them but with this express condition with respects to my sons James Michie and Patrick Michie that within 12 months after my decease they execute sufficient release of all promises, agreements or contracts, made by me to or with them or either of them at any time before the date of this my will either in consideration of marriage or any other consideration whatever and on failure to execute such release then their part of the residuary bequest to go to the ohter residuary legatees …. some much forfeited estate part as shall go next to either of my said sons James Michie & Patrick Michie on the failure of the other to perform their condition.
… whereas my sons James Michie & Patrick Michie & William Michie have made considerable improvements on the lands they now occupy which lands are of my property and make a part of the residences before devised, I declare it to be my will that such improvements shall not be considered as any part of my estate, but that on the division of the said land they shall be valued and the value thereof paid to such of my sons James Michie, Patrick Michie & William Michie as made the said improvements respectively by the person into whose lot the said improvements shall fall.
… whereas also during my life I have given or lent several slaves to my children Robert Michie, James Michie, Patrick Michie, Mary Wood and Sarah Wood which with their increase are now in their possession I hereby declare I mean that such of the said slaves and their increase as shall be living at the time of the division shall be considered as my estate and divided with the residuum before bequeathed.
… Item I out of the above residuary … give to my daughter Mary Wood all my household furniture …
… I hereby appoint Dr Thomas Walker & Nicholas Lewis my executors.
… Set my hand … this 15th day of July 1772.
Signed: John Michie
Wit: John McColleh, Samuel McColleh, William Ferguson
(Proved up at Albemarle August Court 1777)
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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
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1772 Sept 14 – Achelis Mooreman to James Watson, Deed bk D1/2, p. 505 Louisa Co, Va
… Between Achelis Mooreman and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Albemarle fo the one part and James Watson of the County of Louisa of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 313 pounds … sell unto the sd James Watson … land … on both sides of the South Fork of … River containing 258 acres … at Hudson Creek thence on John Bunches line … thence on James Bunches line … in Pulliam’s line … thence on his Webb’s line … thence on David Bunches line … along a line marked without a survey by Charles Mooreman decd between his son Charles Mooreman and the above Achelis Mooreman … to Headsons Creek … to David Bunches line … In witness whereof the said Achilles Moorman and his wife Elizabeth hath hereunto set their hand …
Signed: Achilles Mooreman
Wit: James Pulliam, John Pulliam, John Pulliam Jr.
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1772 Oct 12 – Nathan Watson and wife Ann to William White, Deed bk D1/2, p 418 Louisa Co, Va
… between Nathan Watson & Ann his wife of the one part and William White of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 150 pounds … sell unto the sd William White … land lying in Louisa County on the South Anna River containing … 728 acres … on Johnson’s and on the River … to Bakers stake … on Corthran’s Run …
Signed: Nathan Watson, Anne Watson
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1773 Feb 1 – Matthew Watson from Peter Rawlins, Deed bk D3, p 365. Charlotte County, Virginia
… I Peter Rawlins of the County of Charlotte … in consideration of the sum of 37 pounds 16 shillings … paid by Matthew Watson … sold and delivered unto the said Matthew Watson one negro man slave named George … nevertheless … if the said Peter Rawlins … pay unto the said Matthew Watson the full and just sum of 37 pounds 16 shillings … with lawfull interest … then this obligation to be void … (this is a mortgage on an amount owed to Matthew Watson).
Signed: Peter Rawlins
Wit: Thomas Martin Jr(sp?)
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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.
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1773 June 14 – Bartlett Anderson and wife Frances to John Watson, Deed bk D1/2, p 509 Louisa Co, Va
… between Bartelett Anderson and Frances his wife of the one part and John Watson of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 50 pounds … sell unto the sd John Watson … land … in the County of Louisa containing … 193 acres …
Signed: Bartilett Anderson, Frances Anderson
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1773 July 1 – Last Will and Testament of Benjamin Wimbish – Prince Edward County, Virginia
– Wife Elizabeth
… until my son James Wimbish arrives to age
… now mentioned children, James, Sary, Ann and Mary Wimbish …
… appoint my brother John Wimbish and Matthew Watson with my wife Elizabeth as executors/executrix …
Signed: Benjamin Wimbish
Wit: William Cary, John Bigger
(Proved up on Sept 19, 1774)
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1773 Oct 11 (probate date), (1773 July 26 written) – Will of William Tremmier Louisa County, Virginia
In the name of God, amen, I William Trimmear of Louisa, being sick and weak but of sound mind and memory, make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, First and Principally I recommend my soul into the hand of Alimight God that gave it to me, and my body to the erath to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereinafter mentioned, And to my wordly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with (after my just debts are discharged) I give and dispose of as followeth Vitz-
I lend to my loving wife, Lucy Trimmear during her natural Life the land and plantation whereon I now live and one negro woman named Jane, with all my stocks of every kind, together with all my household furniture excepting two feather beds, and at the death of my said wife me estate hereby Lent is to revert to my three daughters namely Ann, Elizabeth, and Mary (Excepting the land) to them and their heirs forever, and in case either of my said daughters should die with Lawful Issue, it is my desire, that the said Estate should be equally divided among those that are living (and to heirs of those that are dead) to them and their heirs forever.
Item – I give and bequeath to my son Obediah Trimmear after the death of my said wife, the land and plantation whereon I now Live, with one feather bed and Furniture to him and his heirs forever.
Item – I give and bequeath to my son John Trimyear one–tract of land containing 400 acres in this county and lying on the Three Notcht Road, and one Feather Bed– and Furniture to him and his heirs forever. My will and desire is that my Negro man Jack should be sold at the discretion of my loving wife, and the money arising from such sale should be laid out in Negroes–and such negroes to be at the disposal of my Loving Wife during her Natural Life, and at her death to be equally divided among my above mentioned daughters.
I also Desire that my land on Fosters Creek should be sold in order to discharge my just debts, and the Balance of the money to be Laid out for a work horse for the use of my said wife and twenty pounds to my son John Trimyear to be allowed before said horse is purchased– and Lastly I appoint my Loving Wife, John Watson, Richard Phillips, Junr. my Extrs and Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament.
In witness Thereof I have set my and seal this 26th day of July 1773
Sign’d Sealed and Delivered)
In Presence of)
N.B. The word lent , interlined in the 16th line and what is included in the 20th and 21st lines in the parenthesis to be left out alter’d before sign’d
One hhd (Hogshead) Tobaco and Eleven Pounds, Ten shillings Due from Henry Garrett to go towards paying my just debts,
Signed: William Trimyear (seal)
Wits: Alexander Grant, Elizabeth Watson, Ann Watson
At a Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 11th day of October 1773. This will was this day Exhibited n Open Court by John Watson Executor and Lucy Trimyear Execitrix, Therein named and was proved by oaths of the Witnesses thereto, and by the Court to the record and is recorded.
Test John Nelson – Clk.
Recorded Will Book 2, Page 177
A copy: –
Teste: – Nelson Clerk
Louisa Circuit Court
Louisa County, Virginia
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1773 Oct 11 – Bond for executors of William Trimmier decd’s estate. Will bk 2, Page 178. Louisa County, Virginia
Know all men by these presents that we John Watson & Lucy Trimmeer & Richard Anderson, are held and firmly Bound to Robert Anderson James Overton, James Meriwether and William Garrett Gent.m Justices of the Court of Louisa County now sitting in the sum of one Thousand Pounds to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to thes.d Justices, and their successors, we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of Heirs Exors and Administrators Jointly and Severally, firmly by these presents sealed with our Seals this 11.th day of October In the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy three, and In the 13.th year of the reign of our Sovreign Lord George the third The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above Bound John Watson and Lucy Trimmeer, Executor & Executrix, of the Last will and Testament, of William Trimmeer Deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular, the goods chattles and Credits, of the said Deceased, which have or Shall, come to the Hands possession or Knowledge, of thes.d John Watson, and Lucy Trimmeer, or into the hand or possession of any other person, or persons, for them, and the same so made do exhibit into the County Court of Louisa, at such time as they shall be thereunto required, by thes.d Court, and the same goods chattles, and credits, and all other thesaid goods chattles and credits of the said Deceased, which at any time after shall come to the Hands Possession or knowledge, of thes.d John Watson, and Lucy Trimmeer, or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons, for them, do well and truly administer, according to aw, and further do make a just & true account of their actings and doings, therein when thereto required by thes.d Court; and also shall well and Truly pay and Deliver all the Legacies, contained and specified in thes.d Testament; as far as thesaid Goods chattles and Credits, will thereto extend, and the Law shall charge; then this obligation to be Void and of none Effect, or Else to remain in full force, and Virtue
John Watson (L.S)
Lucy Trimmeer (L.S.)
Rich C Anderson (L.S.)
Sealed and Delivered In presence off
At a Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 11.th day of October 1773 This Bond was this day in open court ack.gd by the parties, and by the Court admited to record and is recorded. Test
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1773 Oct 23 – Carter Braxton to Samuel Watson, Deed bk 5, p 183. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… I have … sold to Mr Samuel Watson a negro wench called Lucy with 2 children named Isaac and Doll
Signed: Carter Braxton
Wit: William Womack, James Allen, Gabriel Penn
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1774 Feb 14 – Inventory of the Estate of William Trimier decd. Will bk 2, Page 179. Louisa County, Virginia
An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of William Trimmeer Dec.d agreable, to an Order of the Worshipfull Court of Louisa County taken this 9.th day of December 1773, which is as follows, Viz.t
To Cow at 65/, one D.o and yearling as 60/ 6-5-0
To 2 heifers at 40/, one yearling at 20/ 5-0-0
To 11 yong hogs and one shoat 4-4-0
To 10 sheep at 7/, one old white mare at 90/ 8-0-0
To 14 Gun at 1/6 1-1-0
To a percel of Glass and Earthen Ware 0-12-0
To a percel of Books at 14/, three pair of Cards 9/ 1-3-0
To a percel of Earthen ware 5/, one slate 2/6 0-7-6
To 6 Bottles and one Canister 0-4-6
To 2 Handsaws 14/, a percel of Joners tools 1 Bell, 1 hammer
some chizels 1 file and one Gage 23/ 1-17-0
To 20 plates 21/9, 5 Dishes and 2 Basons 22/6 2-4-3
To a percell of pewter and a stone butter pot 0-13-0
To a pair of stillards 10/, one flax hackle 3/6 0-13-6
To one slay 3/, one Gun 10/, one pair of shears 1/3 0-14-3
To 2 Cotton wheels 11/6, one Flax wheel 5/ 0-16-6
To 1 churn 3/, 1 old cask 1/, 1 Bag 1/6 0-5-6
To a percell of old Iron 1-4-0
To 2 Beds and some Furniture with Bedsteads & Cords 14-0-0
To 2 D.o…D.o …D.o 11-0-0
To 8.do Feathers at 2/6 1-0-0
To 2 chests 9/, one small Trunk 7/ 0-16-0
To 3 pots and hooks 10/, 1 frying pan 7 ½ 0-10-7 ½
To 1 Sauce pan 3/, The top of a Dutch Oven 0-3-7 ½
To one Negroman Jack 80L, one Negro woman Jane L40 120-0-0
To 1 Cross leged table at 4/, Six chairs 12/ 0-16-0
To a percel of Leather 34/6 one Looking glass 10/ 2-4-6
To 1 pale and 2 piggin 5/ 0-5-0
——–
L 66-0-9
Richard Phillips
Thom.s Thomson
R Phillips Junior
At a Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 14.th day of February 1774. This Inventory was this day in open Court return.d and by the Court ordered to be recorded. Test
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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 Aug 8 – John Watson & Lucy Trimmeer Exrs to Dashper, Deed bk E, p 8 Louisa Co, Va
… between John Watson and Lucy Trimmier of the Parish of Trinity in the County of Louisa executors to the last Will and Testament of William Trimmier of the one part and Thomas Dashper of sd Parish and County of the other part … in consideration … of the sume of 45 pounds … sell unto the said Thomas Dashper … land containing 284 acres … in the Parish and County afsd … bounded according to a patent bearing date 15 October 1741 … at Green’s corner … in Thomson’s line … in Green’s line … the said John Watson and Lucy Trimmier executors of the last will and testament afsd …
Signed: Lucy Trimmear, John Watson
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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 Crow
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1775 May 16 – Charles Woodson Jr to John Watson, Deed bk 5, p 389. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between Charles Woodson Jr and Anne his wife of Cumberland County of the one part and John Watson of the County of Prince Edward of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 500 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson … land … in the County of Prince Edward and containing 1000 acres … in Charles Venables line … on John Millers line .. on William Davis and John Millers line … on Davis line … crossing the South Fork of Falling Creek … on Nicholas Davis line …
Signed: Charles Woodson Jr, Anne Woodson
Wit: Nicholas Davis, Thomas Robertson, Jesse H Walton
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKK-P9NS-N?i=380&cat=362164

1775 Sept 2 – James Watson will – bk 2, p 259. Louisa County, Virginia
… I James Watson of Trinity Parish in the County of Louisa …. do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament …
… Item I give … to my wife Barbary Watson during her widowhood 250 acres of land part of the tract whereon I now dwell with my dwelling house and plantation, and after her decease I give and devise the said 250 acres of land devised to my wife … all the remainder of my lands, to my son James Watson … paying to my 2 daughters Elizabeth Michie, Ann Michie and my grandson Henry Paulett to each of them 30 pounds …
… Item I lend my wife Barbary during her widowhood my negroes Ben, Sary, Phillis, Tomaboy, and young Ben.
… I give … to my daughter Mary Wood … my negroes Sam and Tamer with her increase …
… Item I give … to my daughter Elizabeth Michie my negroes Moses and Fanny with her increase …
…. I do hereby direct and impower my executors … to take my daughter Elizabeth Michie part of my estate (which I lend her) into their possession and account for the profit thereof to my said daughter Elizabeth during her natural life …
… after the death of my daughter Elizabeth her part be equally divided among all my said daughter Elizabeth Michie’s children.
… Item I give … to my daughter Ann Michie my negroes Will & Harry …
… Item I give to my grandson Henry Paulett my negroes Jean and Kate during his nonage and furthermore it is my will and desire that if my grandson Henry Paulett should die without bodily heir … his part of my estate shall return to my children to be equally divided … my son James Watson shall have the management of his part till he shall marry or come of age …
… Item I give … to my son James Watson … my negroes named Robin, Adam, Nel, Miley, Cupit, Esther & Charles.
… Item I give … after my wife’s death to my son James Watson … my negroes named Tom a boy and Ben a boy, and Phillis with their increase.
…. Item I give … after my wife’s decease to my 2 daughters Elizabeth Michie, Ann Michie and my grandson Henry Paulett my negroes Old Ben, Tom, and Sarah to be equally divided among them.
… Item I lend to my wife during her widowhood the rise of 1/3 part of all my stock of horses, cattle, etc and household furniture.
… Item I give … to my son James Watson the other 2/3 of my stock of horses, cattle and household furniture & outstanding debts and also after his mother’s widowhood the other 1/3 of stocks, furniture etc …
… Lastly I appoint my son James Watson and Robert Michie my son in law my executors of this my Last Will and Testament …
Signed: James Watson
Wit: William Wash Jr, James Jones, Thomas Wood Jr.
(Proven in Court on Feb 12, 1776)
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1775 Sept 11 – Page 282 – Bond for William Paulett Decd. Louisa County, Virginia
Know all men by these presents that we James Watson Jr, Wm Lipscomb, and Robt Michie are held and firmly Bound to Thomas Johnson, James Meriwither, Wm White and Nat: Anderson Gent: Justices of Louisa County, now sitting in the sum of One Thousand pounds To the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Justices, and their Successors, we bind ourselves & each of us, our and Each of our Heirs, Executors and Admiistrators, Jointly and Severally, firmly by these presents sealed with our Seals, this Eleventh day Day of September in the Year of our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy five and in the fifteenth Year of our Sovereign Lord George the Third The Condition of this obligation is such That if the above bound James Watson Administrator of all the Goods, chattels and Credits of William Paulett Deceased do make or Cause to be made to their and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the Said Deceased, which have, or Shall come to the Hands, Possession, or Knowledge of him the said James, or into the hands or possession of any others Person or Persons, for him and the same so made, do Exhibit or Cause to be Exhibited into the County Court of Louisa at such Time as he Shall be thereunto required by the said Court; and the same goods, chattles and Credits, and all other the goods, Chattles, and Credits of the said Deceased, at the time of his Death which at any time after, shall come to the Hands or Possession of the said James or into the Hands or Possession of any other person or persons for him do well and truly Administer according to Law; and further do make a Just and True Account of his Actings and Doings therein, when thereto Required by the said Court: and all the Rest and Residue of the Said Goods, Chattles and Credits, which shall be found Remaining upon the said Administrators Account the same being first Examined and allowed by the Justices of the Court for the time being shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons Respectively, as the said Justices by their Order or Judgment shall Direct pursuant to the Law in that Case made and provided: and if it shall hereafter appear, that any Last Will and Testament was made by the said Deceased, and the Executor or Executors therein Named, do Exhibit the same in the said court, making Request to have it allowed and approved Accordingly, if the said James being thereunto Required, do render and Deliver up his letters of Administration, approbation of such Testament being had and made in the said Court: Then this obligation to be Void and of none Effect, or else to Remain in full force and Virtue
James Watson Jr (his seal)
Wm Lipscomb (his seal)
Robert Michie (his seal)
Sealed and Delivered in presence of John Nelson Clk
At a Court held for Louisa County Septr the 11th 1775
This Bond was this Day in Open Court Acknowledged and Ordered to be Recorded

1775 Sept 11 – Randolph Watson & wife Martha & Elizabeth Watson their mother to Richard 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
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1775 Oct 8 – John Watson fr Edmund Logwood & wife Mary, Deed bk 11, p 67. Goochland County, Virginia
… between Edmund Logwood and Mary his wife of the County of Cumberland of the one part and John Watson of the County of Prince Edward of the other part … for the consideration of 5 pounds … sell unto the said John Watson … land containing 412 acres … on Tuckahoe Creek in the County of Goochland … at John and William Barnetts corner …. on Barnetts line … to a corner hicory in Harlows line … by a pine stump on William Prices line … on the N side of Tuckahoe Creek … to a small corner white oak on James Clarks line … to pointers thenn on Crows and Hancocks line …
Signed: Edmund Logwood, Mary Logwood
Wit: Thomas Touker, John Flemming, William Morgan
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1776 Lawsuit between Robert Michie and Ann his wife (also called Nancy) and James Watson Jr executor of James Watson Sr decd’s estate. Dispute is about whether there was a marriage contract between James Watson Sr prior to the marriage of Robert Michie to Ann Nancy Watson agreeing to give Ann Nancy Watson an equal share of her father’s estate once married. Apparently – according to depositions in the case – there was some bad blood between the fathers – John Michie father of Robert, and James Watson Sr father of Ann Nancy and the Michie family claims the fathers had to come to an agreement prior to their children getting married. See the following links for the complaint and answer. The depositions are also on this page.

Robert and Ann Michie complaint combined

Answer James Watson combined

1776 Mar 16 – The Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg, Virginia) page 4 – Committed to Essex Gaol, a Negro Man who says his name is James, and that he belongs to Mr. James Watson of Louisa County. The owner is desired to proved his property, pay charges, and take him away. Alice Emerson, Gaoler.
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1776 Sept 16 – William Watson to Hezekiah Ellington, Deed bk 6, p 57. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson of the County of Amelia of the one part and Hezekiah Ellington of the County of Prince Edward of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 235 pounds … sold unto Hezekiah Ellington… land .. in the County of Prince Edward … joining the lands of Stephen Neal, Thomas Dejarnett, Beverly Callicott, and John Purkison and lying on Snails Creek being the lower part of the tract containing … 568 acres …
Signed: William Watson.
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1776 Sept 16 – William Watson to Joseph Motley, Deed bk 6, p 62. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Watson of Amelia County of the one part and Joseph Motley of the County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 430 pounds …. sell unto the said Joseph Motley … land containing … 732 acres … in the County of Prince Edward … joining George Burks, Mark Bowlet, and John Brooks … the uppers part of 1300 acres included in patent …
Signed: William Watson
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1776 Sept 18 – Deposition of Josiah Wood aged 47 years.
… sayeth that he heard John Machie say that he expected that James Watson Jr would have the best end of his father’s estate which words passed about the time that Robert Machie was married and he never heard of any contract of marriage and farther this deponant sayth not.
Signed: Josiah Wood
Sworn to before us this 18th of September 1776. David Rodes, Clifton Rodes.  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Sept 18 – (Deposition of Mary Wood aged 46 years) …
She deposeth and sayeth she have often heard John Michie and James Watson after Robert Michie was married disputing about what the said Watson decd would give his children and that oftentimes she heard sd John Michie tell the sd Watson he knew very well that he the sd Watson intended the most of his estate for his son.
And further this deponant sayth not.
Signed: Mary Wood
Sworn to before us this 18th day Sept 1776. David Rhodes, Clifton Rhodes  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Sept 20 – The Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg, Virginia) page 1 – To be rented, and entered on this fall, A Plantation belonging to Joseph Watson, orphan to John Watson deceased, lying on the south side of Pamunkey River, in Hanover County, near Allen’s Creek. The said plantation is in fine order for sowing wheat, and is of an exceeding good soil for corn, wheat, tobacco, and hemp, and has a very fine apple and peach orchard, where there have been made 200 gallons of brandy a year, and 28l. a hand for several years together; it is a fine healthy part of the country, with exceeding good water, is convenient to church and mill, and within 2 miles of trade. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Henrico, near Richmond. Julius Allen, Sen.
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1776 Sept 28 – The deposition of William Watson aged abt 43 years deposeth and saith that a few days before the marriage of Robert Mechie and his sister Ann Watson she and her father James Watson had occasion to go Belchers Store to provide necessaries for the nuptuals when on their return my mother weeping addressed my father in these words, you will ruin all the rest of the children for one.
This deponent furthere saith respecting his brother James having an uncommon influence over his father was privy to the following circumstances about 5 years past. Namely being in his Fathers business was sea of … to and applied to his brother James who directed that he should have a mare known by the name of Sally mare, this coming to her ears she declared … should not have the mare on any lock which was bach’d by his father. After which his brother affirmed that the mare did not suit her & she might have another. His father remaining silent. The mare was brought in and given unto his possession.
This deponent further saith he happened at his fathers and his brother James was not at home after waiting some time he came, tho not directly to the horses he was in but stoped at a house in which his Father and Mother was where staying some considerable time, he the sd deponant began to be uneasy and setting off got pretty near the house heard a canvasing and disperting betwixt his father and brother James goes in to them and the matter was all hushed. His brother presently went out, his father then accosts him in these words, vizt, Jammy (says he) is very much affronted because I am going to give Sally her mare and says he thinks it very high that he should winter her all the winter and I should give her away in the spring but says my father she shall have her.
This deponent further saith some time afterwards he happened down at his fathers and his mother spoke to his father on the same subject saying Salley wants your horse to give her the mare before William for she is much afraid, lest it may please providence to call you off the stand & her mare be taken from her, he replies, I dont suppose anybody will offer to take her away – Says his mother that does not satisfy Salley thiswell say … I suppose she may hver her.
This deponent further saith long since Robert Michie and my sister Ann were married he spoke to his father telling him that he had understood he promised to give Robert Michie an equal part with any of his children & expected it would be apt to cause some confusion after his death to which he replied he had promised to give him and equal part with his daughters, but not his son. Further this deponant saith not.
Sworn to before us this 28th of Sept 1776. Wits: Thomas Johnson Jr, William Phillips, Nathaniel Anderson.
Signed: William Watson  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Sept 28 – Deposition of David Wood aged about 44 years … saith that some time before Robert Michie was married to his wife daughter of Mr James Watson the said Watson came to his house and he went as he understood by him to Robert Michies and when he returned to his house the said Watson informed this deponant that he had promised the said Robert Michie to give his sd daughter as much as any the rest of his children.
This deponant further saith at another time Mr Watson and Mr Watson’s wife to the said Watson was passing by him and he heard the said Watson tell his wife that he had promised Robert Michie to give his daughter an equal part with any of the rest of his children.
This deponant further saith that the above conversation between the said Watson and this Deponant was before the said Michies marriage with the said Watsons daughter.
Further this deponant saith not.
Sworn to before us this 28th of September 1776. Thomas Johnson Jr, William Phillips, Nathaniel Anderson  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Sept 28 – Deposition of Patrick Michie of full age deposeth and saith.
That some time before Robert Michie was married to his wife daughter to Mr James Watson decd he the said deponant came into a house where the said deponants Father John Michie and … James Watson decd were disputing, when this deponant heard the said Watson say to his Father if you were not worth more than I am, you would not be so much agaisnt it, but saith he the said Watson I will give Nanncy as much now as I am able and at my death as much as any of the rest of my children, to which the said deponants Father replied, I suppose it is to be and no matter how soon they get married and he then left them in the room.
Further this deponant saith not.
Signed: Patk Michie.
Sworn to before us this 28th of September 1776. Thomas Johnson Jr, William Phillips, Nathaniel Anderson  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Sept 28 – Deposition of James Michie aged about 41 years … saith.
That about a week before his brother Robart was married to James Watsons daughter Nanncy he went over to his Fathers and that he heard his Father say that if his son Robart married Nanncy Watson that he would drive him off his plantation and never give him a farthing of his estate.
This deponant further saith he went the same day and told the sd Robart Michie and Nanncy Watson what he heard his Father say.
This Deponant further saith the next day the said James Watson went by his house to his Fathers and a few days after he heard his father say his son Robart was to be married to the said Nanncy Watson.
This Deponant further saith that some small time before the said James Watson died he came to his house and he mentioned to him that he understood he had left by his will the cheapest part of his estate to his son James Watson and that he had made with Robart Michie a marriage contract to give him an equal part of his estate with any the rest of his children and in that case these two children would get the cheapest part of his estate he seemed very much confused and told me that Robart Michie could not prove it.
Further this deponant saith not.
Signed: James Michie.
Sworn to before us this 28th of Sept 1776. Thomas Johnson Jr, William Phillips, Nathaniel Anderson.  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Oct 12 – Louisa County. The deposition of Barbary Watson of full age … sayeth that some time before Robert Michie was married to her daughter Ann Watson her husband James Watson now decd went (as he informed this deponant) to Mr John Michies, father of Robert Michie and at his return told her, that the sd John Michie had been informed that his son Robert had said if his Father would not let him have Nancy Watson he would to to the ware & that the sd John Michie had agreed that they should marry and he did not cear how soon they got married.
This deponant further sayeth that she never heard her husband speak of any contract subsisting between him and either John Michie or Robert his son, but has oftentimes heard him say he would give his daughters nearly equal but none of them should have as much of his estate as his son & this deponant further sayeth that some ears agoe her husband had by his will left Robert Michie a negroe that was afterwards taken with sore eyes and likely to be blind and her said husband said he would have his will altered, for if Robert Michie had not as much as the rest in the room of the sore eyed one & furhter she sayes not.
Signed: Barbary Watson
Sworn to the date above before us. Thomas Johnson, Waddy Thomson  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Oct 14 – Deposition of Maj. Thomas Johnson of full age deposeth and saith.
About the year 1758 in the month of July this deponant was riding with Mr John Michie & Mr James Watson & Mr Josiah Wood when a discourse ansd between the sd Michie & Watson concerning the marriage of there children. Michie proposed giving his son Robert 1000 pounds provided the sd Watson would give them 500. Watson answered that he knew he was not able and does the rest of his children justice But that he had given one negroe and askt Michie why he did not give them 2 and said that if Michie would give them 2 for 1 mayby he would give them another. Michie soon flew into a parhon(sp?) and could Watson a rogue and told that he had cheated him out of his son Robert as to James he was welcome to him, and told Watson of the differences of their families and on Watson insisting that he was of as good a family as he was Michie there tend to break his head. Which Watson much resented.
And this deponant parted with them in great wrath and desird Mr Wood to keep them from hurting each other this deponant well eremembers that in the whole quarrel which lasted the riding two or three miles Michie nor Watson neither mentioned any contract or bargain nor impeacht eather the other of not fulfilling any promise concerning the marrage of either of there children as he heard & further this deponant saith not.
Signed: Thomas Johnson
Sworn to before us this 14th of Octr 1776. Thomas Johnson, Nathaniel Anderson.  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1776 Dec 9 – David Watson admr bond bk 2, p 298. Louisa County, Virginia
Know all Men by these presents that we John Watson, Waddy Thompson and William Phillips Gent: are held and firmly Bound unto Thomas Johnson the first Justices in the Commission of the peace for Louisa County: for, and in Behalf, and to the sole use and Behoof the Justices of the said County, and their Successors, in the sum of Five Hundred pounds To be paid to the said Thomas Johnson his Executors Administrators, and Assigns To the which payment well and Truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and Every of us, our; and Every of our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, Jointly and Severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals, Dated this ninth Day of December 1776 The Condition of this obligation is such, That if the Above Bound John Watson Administration of all the Goods, Chattles, and Credits of David Watson Deceased, do make or Cause to be made, a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the goods, Chattles and Credits of the Said Deceased which have or shall come to the Hands possession or knowledge of him the said John Watson or into the Hands, or possession of any other person or persons for him and the same so made, do exhibit, or Cause to be Exhibited into the County Courts of Louisa at such time as he shall be thereunto required by the said Court, and the same Goods, Chattles and Credits, and all other the Goods, Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased at the Time of his Death which at any Time after shall come to the Hands or possession
of the said John Watson or into the Hands and possession of any other person or persons, for him do well and truly Administer, according to Law: and further, do make a Just and true account of his Actings and Doings therein when thereto Required by the Said Court: and all the Rest and Residue of the said Goods, Chattles, and Credits, which shall be found Remaining upon the said administrators Account, the same being first Examined and Allowed by the Justices of the Court for the Time being shall Deliver and pay unto such person or persons respectively, as the said Justices by these Order or Judgment, shall Direct, pursuant to the Laws in that Case made and provided: and if it shall hereafter appear that any Last Will and Testament was made by the said Deceased, and the Executor or Executors therein Named, do Exhibit the same into the said Court, Making Request to have it allowed and approved accordingly, if the said John Watson being thereunto Required do Render and Deliver up his Letters of Administration, approbation of such Testament being first had and made in the said Court: Then this obligation to be Void and of none Effect, or Else to Remain in full force and Virtue
John Watson (his seal)
Waddy Thomson (his seal)
Wm Phillips (his seal)
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
At a Court held for Louisa County December ye 9th 1776
This Bond was this Day in open Court Acknowledged and by the Court Ordered to be Recorded
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1777 Jan 13 – Page 431, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia
We the Subscribers have appraised the Estate of David Watsons Deced in Current Money agreeable to the Order of Court held the 9th of Decbr 1776
A Negro Man Sam L70, To 1 Mare L30, To 1 Stone Horse L11 L111
To 1 Bed L4..To 1 Saddle L1-10 To Parr Saddle Baggs 15/To parsel close & Rozor7/ 6-12-
Robert Anderson, John Armstrong, Lancelott Armstrong
At a Court held for Louisa County the 13.th Day of January 1777
This Inventory and appraisement was this Day Returned and by the court ordered to be Recorded
Test John Nelson Clk Cur

1777 Feb 1 – Matthew Watson from William Watson, Deed bk D3, p 621. Charlotte County, Virginia
… between William Watson son and heir at law of Matthew Watson decd and Sarah his wife of Charlotte County and Cornwall Parish of the one part, and Matthew Watson of the said County and Parish afsd of the other part … in consideration of the brotherly love and affection doth hereby give grant acknowledge and confirm …. unto the said Matthew Watson … land containing 620 acres … being the land whereon Matthew Watson decd lived … in the said County and Parish afsd on both sides of Cub Creek and bounded … in Pughes line … in Dyers line …. near White’s fence … to the Mill Pond … to Rawlins line … near the Majors Branch …
Signed: William Watson
Wit: Philip Brown, Peter Rawlins, Cuthb Williamson
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1777 March 18 – Deposition of Nathan Watson aged 56 years … saith that some time after Robert Michie and James Watson and the said Michie applyed to the said Watson to know what he would give Robert, and after some conversation Michie proposed to Watson that if he would give Robert 500 pounds, he would give a thousand, Watson reply’d & told Michie he would make no such bargain, but if he would give double, why did he not give his 2 negroes, he had given 1, Michie seemed to be angry and told Watson he knew very well what he the said Watson intended to do with his Estate, he intended to give it to his son, Watson reply’d and told Michie, his estate was his own and he would give it to who he pleased; this Deponent further saith that in all the conversation which lasted the riding many miles, this Deponent never once heard any mention made of any former contract or bargain subsisting betwixt them and further this Deponent saith not.
Signed: Nathan Watson.
Sworn to before us the 18 day of March 1777. Robert Anderson, Nathaniel Anderson.  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1777 December 12 – Pyree Butler Pennall to Joseph Watson, Deed bk 5, p 542. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between Pyree Butler Penal of the County of Bedford of the one part and Joseph Watson of the County of Charlotte of the other part … in consideration of 120 pounds … confirm unto the said Joseph Watson … land … in the County of Prince Edward … in Martins line … containing 236 acres …
Signed: Pyree Butler Pennil
Wit: John Watson Jr, James Allen Jr, Samuel Watson
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1778 Jan 6 – Page 318, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia
In the Name of God amen I James Michie of the County of Louisa being in my perfect mind and Memory but Very Sick of Body and cauling to mind the uncertainty of this Life make Ordain and appoint this my last Will and Testament laying all other Wills aside in manner and form following to Wit
-Item it is my Will and Desire that all my Just Debts be first paid
-Item I lend to my beloved Wife During her Natural life the following Negroes Harry, Lucy, Fann, Ester, Milley and Stephen, I likewise lend to my said wife one feather Bed and furniture six Cows and Calves one Horse Ten Head of Hogs, I likewise lend to my Said wifes During her natural Life the plantation I now live on Annexing to it Two Hundred Acres of Land the Mill Excepted and to be Enext to the remaining part of my Estate
-Item It is my Will and Desire that my Land be Equally Divided amongs my three sons by Name, George, John and James Michie but if Either of my afore named son should Die before they come of Lawfull Age or have Lawfull Issue that it be Equally Divided Amongst the survivor or survivours To them and their Heirs forever
—Item it is my Will and Desire that all and Singular the remaining part of my Estate of any Kind or Dignity whatsoever be Equally Divided amongs my Children by name as follows Viz George, John, Ann, Elizabeth, Mary, James & Sarah Michie as they the aforesaid children shall arise to Lawfull Age or Marry but that the whole of the Estate be Kept together and undivided till the one Marries or Comes of Age and after his or her part is laid off the Ballance to continue undivided till another comes of age or marry’s and so to Continue undivided and in Common for the support and Maintainance of Such of my said Children as have Not arive to Lawfull Age till the whole arives, to such age or Marries it is my will and Desire that if either of my said Children Should Die Before they are of Lawfull Age or Marries that the daid Estate to be Equally Divided amongs the survivers, which I give and Bequeath to them and their Heirs forever
—Item, it is my Will and Desire that the Negroes stocks &tc I have lent to my beloved wife during her Life, at her Death be Equally Divided amongs my children or their representatives together with all the Increase of the above Lent to them and their Heirs forever
—Item it is my Will and Desire that my Brother Robert Michie, James Watson, Thomas Johnson, Shff, and my son George Michie act as Executors to this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th Day of January one thousand seven Hundred and Seventy Eight
James Michie (his seal)
Signed Sealed and Delivered In Presents of
Mosses White
William Ragland Junr
Francis Giddens
At a Court held for Louisa County March the 9th 1778 This Will was this Day presented in Court by Robert Michie and James Watson two of the Executors therein Named who made oath thereto According to Law, and was also proved by the Witnesses and by the Court Ordered to be Recorded

1778 Jan 12 – James Watson appraisement – bk 2, p 305. Louisa County, Virginia
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1778 Feb 11 – Thomas Henderson fr William Henderson, bk E, p 1. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Henderson and Mary his wife both of Hanover County of the one part and Thomas Henderson their son of the County afsd of the other … in consideration of the sum of 200 pounds … confirm … unto Thomas Henderson … land … in the County of Louisa on the Branches of Tarrapin containing 133 acres …. part of a greater tract whereon the said William Henderson and Mary his wife now lives … beginning at a corner pine in Matthew Sims line … in Alvers line … in John Michies line ….
Signed: William Henderson, Mary Henderson
Wit: William Hindrake, Byrd Hendrick, William Henderson
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1778 Feb 12 – James Watson bond – bk 2, p 264. Louisa County, Virginia
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1778 Feb 19 – Barbara Watson will bk 2, p 321. Louisa County, Virginia
… I Barbary Watson of the County of Louisa and Parish of Trinity … this my Last Will and Testament
… Item I give … to my grand daughter Elizabeth Watson one feather bed and furniture …
… Item I give … to my son William Watson all the remaining part of my estate of every kind and denomination …
… Item it is my will and desire that my son William Watson and my son in law Robert Michie act as my executors …
Signed: Barbary Watson
Wit: Thomas Johnson, James Wood, Elizabeth Michie
(Proved up in court March 9, 1778)
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1778 March 9 – Page 322, Bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia. Know all Men by these presents that We Robert Michie, William Watson, Thomas Johnson and James Watson are held and firmly Bound to Robert Anderson, James Meriwither, Thomas Johnson and John Poindexter Gent Justices of the Court of Louisa County now sitting in the Sum of Ten thousand Pounds To the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to the said Justices, and their Successors, we bind ourselves, and Each of us, our, and Each of our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents, Sealed with our Seals this ninth Day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight and in the Second year of the Common Wealth The Condition of this obligation is Such, that if the above bound Robert Michie and William Watson Executors of the Last Will and Testament of Barbary Watson Deceased, Do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the goods, Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased, which have, or shall come to the Hands possession or Knowledge of the said Robert Michie and William Watson or into the Hands and Possession of any other person or persons, for them and the same so made, do Exhibit into the County Court of Louisa at such Time as they shall be thereunto required by the said Court: and the same Goods, Chattles and Credits, and all other the Goods Chattles and Credits of the said Deceased, which at any time after shall come to the Hands Possession or Knowledge, of the said Robert Michie and William Watson, or into the Hands and possession of any of any other person or persons for them do well and truly Administer According to Law: and further Do make a Just and true Account of their Actings and Doins therein, when there to required by the said Court; and also shall well and truly pay and Deliver all the Legacies contained and specified in the said Testament, as far as the said Goods, Chattles and Credits, will thereunto Extend, and the Law shall charge: Then this obligation to be Void and of none Effect, or Else to remain in full force and Virtue
Robert Michie (his seal)
William Watson (his seal)
Thos Johnson Shf (his seal)
James Watson (his seal)
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of John Nelson
At a Court held for Louisa County March the 9th 1778 This Bond was this Day in open Court Acknowledged and by the Court Ordered to be Recorded

1778 March 18 – Page 338. Bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia – In obedience to an Order of Louisa Court we the Subscribers being first Sworn do appraise the Esate of Mrs Barbary Watson Decd as follows (To wit)
A parcel of fodder L 4-15-0
A parcel of Cotton 6-0-0
a Quantity of tallow, Wax & Candles 3-0-0
A Quantity of honey, Sugar & butter 5-0-0
A parcel of pewter 3-0-0
A pair cotton cards 3-0-0
A parcel of ginger, peper, & other trifles 2-10-0
Twenty wt of spun cotton & flax 15-0-0
One hundred yards of cloth 75-0-0
a sheep skin & a few onions 0-2-6
ten lb of flax & 3 lb of Hemp 1-13-0
A Quantity of Wool and Cotton Seed 0-10-0
a pair of Loom Harness 0-12-0
a Quantity of leather 14-0-0
one bag and feathers 3-0-0
three Quarts rum 1-7-6
one 2t Brandy & 2 Qt.s Muque bark 0-11-0
one feather bed 12-0-0
thirty Barrels corn 37-10-0
Forty three Bushels Oats 12-10-0
Seventeen & half barrels corn & parcel nubbins 26-15-0
Carried forward
Two Cow Hides 4-0-0
One Hogs head Tobacco 25-0-0
one parcel Do 10-0-0
One parcel short corn 1-0-0
A Quantity of fodder & Hemp 1-0-0
A parcel of wheat 0-10-0
A parcel of Hemp seed 0-5-0
One basket 0-3-0
250 Wt of Tobo 6-5-0
A parcel of old iron 2-10-0
A Quantity of Soap 5-11-0
A Quantity of Salt 1-10-0
Seven hundred W.t of Bacon 70-0-0
One large Iron pot full of fat 9-10-0
a parcel of small pots with fat 2-8-6
a 11 young Cattle 17-2-6
14 head of Hogs 8-8-0
three Ewes two lambs & a ram 7-10-0
Twenty two geese 3-6-0
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L 404-3-0
Witness our hands this 18th day of March 1778
Christopher Woods
Moses White
Rich.d Johnson
Robt Fg Bibb
At a Court held for Louisa County May the 11th 1778 The above Inventory and appraisment was this day Exhibited in Court and Ordered to be Recorded

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.
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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.
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1778 Dec 7 – p 200. Will of Matthew Watson Jr.; mother Elizabeth Watson; brother William Watson; sisters Mary Rawlins, Elizabeth Winbush, Sarah Coleman, Judeth Weaver, Lucy Holt, Anna Jude; Ex: brother William Watson, John White Holt; Wit: William Soblet, Thomas Tiller, Edmond Ayers. d. 17 March 1778. R. 7 Dec. 1778. Prince Edward Will Book 1754-1784.

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 Sanders 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.
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1779 April 10 – Valentine Cawley to John Watson Jr, Deed bk 6, p 211. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between Valentine Cawley of the County of Cumberland of the one part and John Watson Jr of the County of Prince Edward of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 250 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson Jr … land … in the County of Prince Edward … in Martins line … to Joseph Watsons line … containing 176 acres …
Signed: Valentine Corley
Wit: Drury Watson, Jesse Watson, Josiah Watson
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1779 July 16 – Land grant John Watson, grantee. Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Location: Pittsylvania County.
Description: 1779 Nov 16 … granted … unto the said John Watson … land containing 216 acres … in the County of Pittsylvania on the South Branches of Cherrystone Creek … at the said Watsons corner poplar on the Creek and thence along his line … along Lovells line … to a red oak in Turners line … Signed: Thomas Jefferson
Source: Land Office Patents B, 1779-1780, p. 85 (Reel 43).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1779 July 22 – John Thompson and wife Martha to John Watson, Deed bk 6, p 143. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between John Thompson and Martha his wife of the County of Prince Edwards of the one part and John Watson of the same County of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 1300 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson … land containing 395 acres … in the County of Prince Edwards … at a corner on Stephen Davis line …. to James Ewing Jr line … to James Ewing Sr line … to James Clarkes line … to Cadwells line … to Stephen Davis line …
Signed: John Thompson, Martha Thompson
Wit: Elizabeth Jones, George Bell, Jeremiah Penick
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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.
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1780 Sept 1 – Land grant James Watson, grantee. Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Location: Pittsylvania County.
Description: 1780 Sept 1 … granted … unto James Watson … land containing 107 acres by survey bearing date the 2 day of March 1780 … in the County of Pittsylvania on the daughts of the Double Creek and Burches Creek … at John Bennetts corner red oak … thence on Hardy’s lines … to pointers in Stamps line … to pointer in John Bennetts line afsd … Signed: Thomas Jefferson
Source: Land Office Grants D, 1780-1781 (v.1 & 2 p.1-930), p. 194 (Reel 45).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1780 Sept 1 – Land grant William Watson, grantee. Albemarle County, Virginia
Location: Albemarle County.
Description: 1780 Sept 1 … granted … unto the said William Watson … land containing 233 acres by survey bearing date the 26 day of February 1772 … in the County of Albemarle among the Little Mountains on the heads of a branch called Doltons Branch … beginning at William Ragland corner pointeres in Thomas Mann Randolphs line … to a Spanish oak in Martin Kings line … to the land formerly Daltons … Raglands corner … Signed: Thomas Jefferson.
Source: Land Office Grants D, 1780-1781 (v.1 & 2 p.1-930), p. 358 (Reel 45).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1780 Oct 12 – Drury Watson to John McCargo, Deed bk 6, p 332. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… betweem Drury Watson of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and John McCargo of the County of Cumberland of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 1500 pounds … confirm unto the said John McCargo … land … in the County of Prince Edward … in Capt John Mortons line … to Richard Mortans corner … is the lands by said Watson purchased of Benjamin Tyree by deed …. containing 200 acres …
Signed: Drury Watson
Wit: Jesse Watson, Jasper Pellar, John Watson, Richard Morton, Jonathan Morton, David Morton
(Sally wife of Drury Watson relinquished her right of dower)
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1781 Nov 5 – Jesse Paulett to William Trice, bk H, p 166. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Jesse Paulett of Louisa County of the one part and William Trice of the afsd County of the other part … in consideration of 2250 pounds … sold unto the said Trice a tract of land bounded by the said Trice the office and Thomasons Roads and containing 177 acres
Signed: Jesse Paulett
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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

1782 Sept 1 – Land grant John Watson, grantee. 81 acres. Henry County, Virginia
Location: Henry County.
Description: 1782 Sept 1 … granted … unto the said John Watson … land containing 81 acres by survey bearing date the 7 day of February 1781 … in the County of Henry on the south branches of Horse Pasture Creek …. beginning at Vaughans corner red oak … to Vaughans corner poplar … to Easts corner white oak … with his line north … to Cannons corner white oak … Signed: Benjamin Harrison
Source: Land Office Grants G, 1782-1783, p. 154 (Reel 48).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1782 Sept 1 – Land grant John Watson, grantee. 400 acres. Henry County, Virginia
Location: Henry County.
Description: 1782 Sept 1 … granted … unto the said John Watson … land containing 400 acres by survey bearing date the 8th day of February 1781 … in the County of Henry on the head branches of Horse Pasture Creek … beginning at his corner white oak …. with Vaughans line … in Dillons line …
Source: Land Office Grants G, 1782-1783, p. 153 (Reel 48).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1782 Sept 1 – Land grant John Watson, grantee. 190 acres. Henry County, Virginia
Location: Henry County.
Description: 1782 Sept 1 … granted … unto the said John Watson … land containing 190 acres by survey bearing date the 6 day of February 1781 … in the County of Henry on the head branches of Ramseys Creek … beginning at his own corner white oak … to Dillons corner white oak … to pointers near Jourdans and Powers older line … to Sumpters corner red oak … to Dillons line … Signed: Benjamin Harrison
Source: Land Office Grants G, 1782-1783, p. 142 (Reel 48).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1782 Sept 28 – … deposition of Elizabeth Michie of lawful age taken in a suit … betwixt Robert Michie etc and James Watson deft … saith … when her father James Watson decd lay upon his death bed, she this deponant was finding fault with his said father because he had done more as she had understood for her brother James Watson than any the rest of his children and telling him she had been told he had willed almost everything to her said brother, her sdd father askt her thiis deponant who told her, when she replyed her husband James Michie decd & she believed old Mr Lipscomb told him. When her said father askt I wonder who made him so wise, said this deponant I do not know Daddy, I expect you know how the will is.
Said this deponant, I undertand you have left my brother every foot of land. Aye said her father but I han’t tho, your need not believe any of their stories.
This deponant further sais that sometime before her said father dyed he her said father came ofer to her husband’s James Michie decd & after her said Father had returned home her said husband told her this Deponant that he had been talking to her sd Father about the marriage contract the cause of the above suit.
But as to what passed it has been so long since that she this deponant does not remember particularly, as to will however as she recollects her said husband told this deponant it made her said Father uneasy.
This deponant further saith that she knows nothing of the sd contract as to her own knowledge.
This deponant further saith that she has heard it reported that complainant Robert intends to divide as much of sd James Watson’s estate decd as he may recover equally among all his the sd Watson’ children decd. And further this deponant saith not.
Signed: Elizabeth Michie  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1782 Sept 28 – Deposition of William Watson of lawful age … deposeth … when Nathan Watsons deposition was to be taken in the afsd suit, this deponant and said Defendant James together with sd complt Robert had been to Pittsylvania to take said deposition and on their return back, this deponant and said defendant fell into a conversation about when Barbary Watson’s mother of this Deponant & said Defendant deposition was to be taken and said defendant replyed on Saturday …
… sais this Deponant I wlll be glad if you will let me go with you when you go to take it. Not sais this deponant to said Defendant that I would wish to injure you, but you know sais this deponant our Mother is old and forgetful and somewhat ignorant and I should be glad to talk with & tell her of things in order to remind her when said Deft replyed will come down a Fryday night and we will go down together.
This deponant further saith that he came according to the time appointed and said Defendant so far from complying with his promise had gone down on the Thursday night before.
This deponant further saith that on the Saturday morning he went down and his Mother being in the Kitchen, he went to her and asked his said Mother when his brother James sd Defendant came down and she told him this Deponant then his sd Mother if sd James had taken her deposition and she replyed yes.
Sais this deponant I should have been glad to have been here to have reminded you of things. When the sd Deponants sd mother got angry and saying something disrespectful of complainant Robert, this deponant thought twas best to let her his sd Mother alone and left her.
This deponant further saith that afterwards when his sd Mother’s deposition was to be taken sd James produced a writing which was read as his said Mother’s deposition & Deft Robert askt her some questions when his said Mother seemed angry, refused to answer anything & told him all she had to say was already wrote down.
This deponant further saith that with respect to the marriage contract the cause of the above suit he this deponant heard David Wood his brother-in-law mention it soon after Robert Michie sd Complt was married to Ann daughter of sd James Watson decd & another complt to sd suit that he frequently heard said contract talked of long before sd James Watson decd death by sd Wood & once he remembers to have told Deft James about it and how sd Wood had told him that sd Watson decd had informed him the sd Wood of sd contract.
This deponant further saith that when said Wood told him the sd Deponant about sd contract said Wood was extremely uneasy … he sd Wood was to get less of sd Watson’s estate than Complt Robert.
This dept further saith that as to any contract being made of his own private knowledge he has none.
Further this deponant saith not.
Signed: William Watson
Louisa. Sept 28, 1782.
Sworn to in due form before us. Thomas Johnson Jr, Turner Anderson  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1782 Oct 14 – Sir, I find by reading a copy of my deposition taken in a suit of your father Robert Michie against my brother James Watson that you in writing down said deposition have in the latter part of sd deposition inserted words that I never said relative to a conversation that past betwixt my brother James and myself relative to marriage contract and as we never had any conversation respecting a marrage contract I desire such words as relate to a marrage contract may be araced from my deposition and not offered as evidence. I also object to all that is inserted in my deposition after the words I metioned to my brother Robert would sue my brother answered he could not get anything if he did. All that is inserted in my deposition after the above words he would …not words of mine.
Signed: Mary Wood.
To: John Michie.  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1782 Oct 14 – Page 458, bk 2. Louisa County, Virginia.
Know all Men by these present that We James Dabney, John Watson and Garritt Minor are held and firmly Bound unto Thomas Johnson Gentleman the first Justice in the Commission of the peace for Louisa County for and in Behalf, and to the Sole use and Behoof of the Justices of the said County and their Successors, in the Sum of one thousand pound Current Money to be paid to the said Thomas Johnson his Executors administrators or assigns: to the which payment well and truly to be made, We Bind ourselves and every of us, our, and every of our Heirs, executors and administrators, Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and Dated the fourteenth Day of October Anno Domini 1782
The Condition of this obligation is such, that if the above Bound James Dabney Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas East Deceased, do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the goods, chattels, and Credits of the said Deceased which have, or shall come to the hands, possession, or knowledge of the said James Dabney or into the hands and possession of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do Exhibit into the County Court of Louisa at such time as he shall be thereunto Required by the said Court; and the same Goods Chattels, and Credits, and all other the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased which at any time after shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said James Dabney or into the hands and possession of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer according to Law and further do make a true and Just account of his Actings and Doings therein, when thereto Required by the said Court, and also shall well and truly pay and Deliver all the Legacies Contained and specified in the said Testament as far as the said Goods, Chattels, and Credits will extend and the Law shall charge. Then this obligation to be Void and of none Effect or else to remain in full force and Virtue
James Dabney (his seal)
John Watson (his seal)
Garritt Minor (his seal)
Sealed and Delivered in presence of
John Nelson Clk
At a Court held for Louisa County the 14.th Day of October 1782
This Bond was this Day in open Cout acknowledged by James Dabney, John Watson and Garrrett Minor to be their act and Deed and by the Court ordered to be Recorded
Test John Nelson Clk Cur

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

1783 March 4 – Deposition of Mary Wood of lawful age … saith …
Sometime in the year … James Watson decd her Father was taken sick & was expected to die directed his son James to give David her husband 200 acres of land and James Michie decd 200 acres & to offer Robert Michie as much more if he would accept of if will. If not he might let it alone.
This deponant further saith that the sd James Watson at the same time directed his son James to divide all the rest of his extate equally amongst all his children: Upon this his mother Barbary Watson decd answered and said if twas not for Robert Michie she should be not so uneasy.
James Watson this deponant’s father answered and said make yourself easy you’l have enough to live upon let them do as they would.
This deponant further saith that sometime after the above cicumstances she understood her father James Watson had made a will & her brother James Watson coming to her husband she askt how her father had divided the estate & how the will was made. He answered & said there would be about 3 negros apiece.
This deponant further saith that her father James Watson had made a will, James Watson her brother coming to her keep house and she hapening to mention sd will she cautioned sd brother how said will was made & told him he might depend sd Robert would sue if he was not cautious when sd brother told her if Robert Michie did he would get nothing.
This deponant further saith that her reason for cautioning her brother on account of a marriage contract that she had heard her husband speak of it.
This deponant further saith tho’ she & her brother had this conversation in allusion to sd marriage contract if she ever heard her father James say one thing about it. Twas so long ago that she has forgot it.
This deponant further saith that as to any contract being made she knows nothing of her own private knowledge and further this deponent saith not. Albemarle.
Signed: Mary Wood
Marth 4th 1783 taken by consent before us. Nicholas Lewis, J Minor  1784 005 Michie v exors of James Watson in Louisa Co, Va. Virginia Chancery Index Online.
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1783 April 12 – John Whitlock to Jesse Watson, Deed bk 7, p 96. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between John Whitlock of the County of Prince Edward … of the one part and Jesse Watson of the said County … of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 257 pounds 10 shillings … confirm unto him the said Jesse Watson … land … in the County of Prince Edward on the Branches of Bush River containing … 375 acres … by the lines of Benjamin Green, Doctor Anderson, Joseph Moore, Matthew Jackson, and Joshua Blanton …
Signed: John Whitlock
Wit: Berry Green, James Allen Jr, Samuel Watson
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1783 Aug 6 – William Watson will. August Court 1783. Will bk B, p 409. Albemarle County, Virginia
Wife Susannah to have part of estate as law directs.
Sons: John Watson and Matthew Watson. Daughters: Elizabeth Watson (a horse, saddle and furniture left her by her grandmother), Sally Watson, Lucy Watson, Milly Watson, Anna Watson, Molly Watson, and unborn child.
Appoints Exrs: Robert Michie, David Wood, John May and son John Watson.
Wits: John May, Benjamin Sneed, John Gilliam, Thomas Carr & James Martin.
(Proven in Albemarle August Court MDCCLxxxiv (1784).
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1783 Sept 9 – John Watson and Margaret Watson to son John Watson, bk 8, p 97. Albemarle County, Virginia
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1783 Sept 24 – James Taylor to John Watson, Deed bk 7, p 133. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between James Taylor and Mary his wife of the County of Prince Edward and John Watson of the said County … in consideration of the sum of 45 pounds … confirm unto the said John Watson .. land containing …. 100 acres … in the County of Prince Edward on Harris Creek … by the lands of John Miller, John Daniel and Townsen Wilkerson …
Signed: James Taylor
Wit: Martin Daniel, John Miller, Charles Allen, William Thompson, Thomas Lorton, Paul Caldwell, John Daniel, Robert Black
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1784 – Personal Property Tax List.
–Capt James Watson – 1 tithe, 12 slaves abv 16, 25 slaves below 16, 10 horses, 35 cattle
–Capt James Watson – 5 slaves abv 16, 9 slaves below 16, 2 horses, 22 cattle
(Slaves: Robin, Tom, Davy, Will, Nell, Cupid, Steven, Sall, Bett
Louisa County, Virginia

1784 Thomas Watson from James Stephenson, bk 8, p 132. Albemarle County, Virginia

1784 May 1 – Land grant John Watson, grantee. Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Location: Pittsylvania County.
Grantee(s): Warsham, Jeremiah and John Watson .
Description: 1784 May 1 … granted … unto the said Jeremiah Warsham and John Watson … land containing 400 acres by survey bearing date the 17th day of December 1776 … in the County of Pittsylvania on both sides of Long Branch of Cherrystone Creek … beginning at a white oak on the said branch … Signed: Benjamin Harrison
Source: Land Office Grants L, 1784, p. 253 (Reel 52).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1784 May 1 – Land grant Nathan Watson, grantee. Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Location: Pittsylvania County.
Description: 1784 May 1 … granted … unto the said Nathan Watson … land containing 800 acres by survey bearing date the 12 day of May 1781 … in the County of Pittsylvania on the Open Ground Fork of Beans Creek … beginning in the Fork of the Open Ground Fork at Richardsons corner on Perkins line thence with Perkins line … thence on Marrs line … to Davis corner … in Harrisons line … to the said Watsons former line … to Richardsons corner white oak … Signed: Benjamin Harrison
Source: Land Office Grants L, 1784, p. 246 (Reel 52).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

1784 Sept 21 – William Bibb to John Watson, Deed bk 7, p 112. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between William Bibb and Sarah his wife of the County of Prince Edward of the one part and John Watson of the said County of the other part … in consideration of 200 pounds … sell unto the said John Watson … land … in the County of Prince Edward containing 144 acres … bounded by the lines of William Glaspie, Richard Dean, William Simmons decd, and George Glaspie …
Signed: William Bibb
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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

1785 Sept 14 – James Bunch to James Watson, Deed bk F, p 82 Louisa Co, Va
… between James Bunch of the County of Louisa of the one part and James Watson of the afsd County of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings … to secure the said James Watson from any damages or costs which he may sustain by an account of his having entered himself … for the appearance of the said James Burchat the suit of David Turell … James Bunch doth …. sell unto the said James Watson … land lying in the County afst … the S Branch of Pamunkey River adj the lands of the said James Watson, James Bunch and Pouncey Bunch … land wherein the said James Bunch now lives containing … 168 acres … with the 5 following slaves to wit: Harvey, George, Daneil, and Sarah … nevertheless and it is hereby expressly agreed that if the said James Bunch shall save indemnify and keep harmless the said James Watson …. then this indenture to Cease …
Signed: James Bunch
Wit: William White, Moses White, Shurley Tisdale.
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1785 Jun 26 – George G. Wills K.Wm-St.John ___________/26 Jun 1785
Wife Betsy Wills. Sons William Wills and George G.Wills. Exors: William Inge and Anderson Claybrook. Wit: William Lipscomb, Hardin Lipscomb, William Trimmer.
Williamsburg Wills p.64 by Crozier

1786 June 26 – Land grant Nathan Watson, grantee. Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Location: Pittsylvania County.
Description: 1786 June 26 … in consideration of part of a Land Office Treasury Warrant Number 10,636 issued the 5 day of January 1782 … granted … unto Nathan Watson assignee of Richard Marrs … land containing 150 acres by survey bearing date the 4th day of May 1782 … in the County of Pittsylvania on both sides the Double Creek … beginning at a white oak corner near the said Creek thence on Nathan Watsons lines … 26th day of June 1786 … Signed: Patrick Henry.
Source: Land Office Grants No. 3, 1786, p. 329 (Reel 69).
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.

Bunch and wife to Watson, Deed bk F, p 355

Barnard to Watson, Deed bk F, p 392

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

1786 Aug 1 – Richard Paulet fr William Smith, bk F, p 130. Louisa County, Virginia
… between William Smith of the County of Louisa of the one part and Richard Paullett of the said County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 1000 pounds … deliver to the said Richard Paulett one negro fellow named Sam, one negro fellow named Kitt, one negrow fellow named Stephen, one negrow boy named Isaac, one negrow boy named Lewis, one negrow woman named Mary, one negro girl named Rose, one negro woman named Milley and her 3 daughters nameley Jane, Cloe & Judy, one negro woman Bette and her 2 daughters namely Charity and Rachal, one waggon and harness, one sorrel horse which I bought of John Michie, one gray horse called Duck, oe chooce desk, one bed and furniture marked WS No 3, one bed and furniture marked WSNo4 one bed and furniture marked WS No5 …
… Said Richard Paulett hath become security for the above mentioned William Smith to William Duval of Henrico County in two bonds, one for 196 pounds 10 shillings to be paid on March 25, 1785, the other to be paid on 25 of March 1786 in the sum also of 136 pounds 10 shillings ….
Signed: William Smith
Wit: Elijah Dickenson, Robert Kimbrough
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1786 Dec. 7 — Jos. Cross, Jr. & Sarah, his wife, to James Watson 170 a. River

1787A – Personal Property Tax List.
–Nehemiah Watson – 1 tithe, 1 horse, 2 cattle
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

1787 April 7 (written) 1790 July 5 (proven in court) – Elizabeth Watson last will, Will bk 1, p 431. Charlotte County, Virginia
… granddaughter Martha Holt
… granddaughter Lucy Holt
… granddaughter Lucinda Williams
… my children Elizabeth Barksdale, Sarah Coleman, William Watson (and his daughter Elizabeth), Lucy Holt, Anne Jude …
Executors Samuel White and Richard Gaines Sr.
Signed: Elizabeth Watson
Wits: James Wimbish, Luke Hazlewood
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1787 June 11 – William Dandridge to Joseph Watson, Deed bk F, p 214 Louisa Co, Va
… between William Dandridge and Anne his wife of the County of Hanover of the one part and Joseph Watson of the afsd County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings … sell unto the said Joseph Watson … land … in the County of Louisa on both sides of Long Creek … and the Branches of Negro Run containing 893 acres … land granted by pattent … the 7th day August 1761 Benjamin Harris as by the Records in the late secretary’s office … at Jeremiah Dumas’ corner … in David Anderson’s line … to the said Anderson’s, William Todd’s, Leavingston their corner … Livingstone line … in James Coleman’s line … to Ragland’s corner … in Damless’ line … unto the sd Joseph Watson … & behoof of him the sd Stephen Watson … Signed: William Dandredge.
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1787 July 9 – Book: F, Page: 18, Louisa County, Virginia. Grantor: William Hughes, Grantee: Charles Yancey, Date: 09-Jul-1787
£500 for seven negros … 2 horses, 10 cattle, 20 hogs, 3 beds, furniture,…. Mortgage — Hughes to repay by 29 May 1792. Test: William Ragland, John Trimmer  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-P9X5-5?i=238&cat=281398

1787 Sept 3 – John Martin to Joseph Watson, Deed bk 7, p 310. Prince Edward County, Virginia
… between John Martin of Prince Edward County of the one art and Joseph Watson of said County of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 31 pounds 5 shillings … confirm unto the said Joseph Watson … land … in the County of Prince Edward … on the Branches of Bryer River … onn said John Martins line …. containing 50 acres …
Signed: John Martin
Wit: John Watson Jr, Samuel Watson, James Allen Jr.
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1787 Dec 10 – Richard Paulett and wife to Mathew Anderson, bk F, p 285. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Richard Paulett and Caty his wife of County of Louisa of the one part and John Vest of the County of Spotsylvania of the other part … in consideration of 162 pounds 10 shillings … sold unto the said John Vest … land in Louisa County on Goldmine Creek containing … 325 acres … in Henry Pauletts line … along the said Lipscombs line …
Signed: Richard Paulett, Caty Paulett
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1788A – Personal Property Tax List.
–Nehemiah Watson – exempt – 1 horse
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

1788 Dec 27 – Nehemiah Watson will, bk 3, p. 245. Louisa County, Virginia
… In the name of God Amen … I Nehemiah Watson of the Parish of Frederick & County of Louisa … do make my Last Will and Testament …
… I give … to my wife Mary Watson one black mare that we bought of James Chambers, also 3 head of cattle & 3 head of sheep, 1 bed, 1 wheel & cards, 1 pewter dish, plates, & 4 spoons, & 1 iron pott, also 1 sow and 5 pigs & 1 barrow, 1 pair of wool cards, 1 frying pan, 1 meal sifter, 1 pole axe, 3 hose, 1 handsaw, and one auger and gouch, 1 gimblet & 1 drawing knife, 1 reap hood with all the meal and corn that is now on the plantation, likewise 2 quart bottles the water vessels, tub and pale & two piggins, 1 pewter bason, 2 earthen ream pots, 1 earthen butter pot, 2 churns, 2 hhds, 1 raw hide, cart, saddle & bridle plough & gear, cloth cotten, flax & tow, 2 chairs, and 4 choist fowls.
… Item, I give & bequeath to my son Samuel Watson & my daughter Elizabeth Brown all the remainder part of my estate to be equally divided between them they paying all my just debts … this 27 day of December 1788.
Signed: Nemiah Watson
Wit: William McGehee, Samuel Nelson, Abram Padgett, Robert Wasley
At a Court held for Louisa County July 13, 1789 …. proven in open court by oaths of William McGehee, Samuel Nelson, & Abraam Padgett …
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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

1789B – Personal Property Tax List.
–Nehemiah Watson exempt – 1 horse
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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1790A – Personal Property Tax List.
–Majr James Watson – 26, 30, 10
Louisa County, Virginia

1790 May 8 – Last Will and Testament of John White Holt. Bedford County, Virginia
… Dearly beloved wife Lucy … whole of my estate real and personal … during her natural life and at her decease … in such proportion …
… to our common children viz: Anna, Martha, Joseph, Lucy, Thomas Barrett, Matthew Watson, and Katherine … for the equal benefit of my children …
… Executors – James Callaway Sr, Thomas Holt & David Holt my beloved brethren and friends …
Signed: John W Holt
Proved up in Court on Sept 27, 1790.
Will Books, 1763-1914; General Indexes, 1754-1976; Author: Virginia. County Court (Bedford County); Probate Place: Bedford, Virginia
Will Books, Vol 1 1763-1787 Vol 2 1788-1802. p. 38
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1791A – Personal Property Tax List.
–Majr James Watson – 4, 29, 30, 13
Louisa County, Virginia

1791B – Personal Property Tax List.
–Mary Watson – 1 horse
Louisa County, Virginia

1791 Feb 16 – Elizabeth Paulett etc to David Anderson Jr, bk G, p 99. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Elizabeth Paulett and David Paulett her son of the County of Louisa two of the parties and David Anderson Jr of the County of Hanover of the other part … in consideration of one Mulatto woman slave named Lucy and her daughter named Celia … sell unto the sd David Anderson Jr … land containing 85 and 3/4 acres lying in the County of Louisa …. on the Bank of North East Creek where Vennables Road crosses said Creek … in Col William Phillips and Pauletts line … in the sd Pauletts and Mathew Andersons line on the South branch of Pamunka River … in Pauletts and Mathew Andersons line …
Signed: Elizabeth Paulett, David Paulett
Wit: David Bullock Jr, Joseph Kimbrough, Robert Thomson
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1791 Dec 15 – Elizabeth Paulett to Hastings Marks, bk G, p 319. Louisa County, Virginia
… agreement made and entered this 15 day of Dec 1791 between Elizabeth Paulett and David Paulett of Louisa County of the one part and Hastings Marks of the County afsd … that Elizabeth Paulett and the said David Paulett … in consideration of the sum of 10 pounds … rented all that tract of land lying on the NE side of the South River … for and during the term of 15 years from the date hereof … that the said Marks is to be allowed out the said rent for all repair which he may have done to the dwelling house on the said plantation & the rent paid in the following manner, viz: the said Marks is to pay unto sd David Paulett 6 pounds 13 shillings and 4 pence annually … and to pay unto the said Elizabeth Paulett the sum of 3 pounds 6 shillings and 8 pence per year during the life of the said Elizabeth and said Elizabeth covenants and agrees to defend the possession of 1/3 parts of the said tract of land against the claim of any person during her natural life and no longer and the said David Paulett agrees to defend the possession of the sd land against the claim of any person … during the said term of 15 years
Signed: Elizabeth Paulett, David Paulett, Hastings Marks
Wit: Joseph Kimbrough, M Anderson, Elijah Dickenson
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1792 Oct 8 – Estate of Randolph Watson decd’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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1793 Jan 5 – Henry Paulett pwr atty to Jesse Paulett, bk G, p 302. Louisa County, Virginia
… Henry Paulett of the Parish of Trelawny in the County of Cornwall and Island of Jamaica planter sendeth greeting … doth appoint ….. his brother Jesse Paulett at present of the said Parish of Trelawny but now about to depart from the said Island to reside in Virginia in North America and his brother Richard Paulett now residing in Virginia afsd farmer his true and lawful attornies and attorney jointly … to selll and dispose of all and singular his lands … near unto and bordering upon Goldmine Creek in the State of Virginia afsd and all other his lands … within the said State of Virginia …
Signed: Henry Paulett
Wit: Freeman Hughey, John Thompson.
(Recorded July 8, 1793 in Louisa County, Virginia)
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1793 April 8 (date proved) 1793 Jan 26 (date written) Last Will and Testament of Robert Michie. Will bk 3, p 514. Louisa County, Virginia
… I Robert Michie of Louisa County … do constitute this my last will and testament …
… I lend unto my beloved wife Ann during her life in lease and full satisfaction of dower in all my lands tenaments and heredetaments the house wherein I live with the office house annexed thereto together with 150 acres of land most conveniently situated in respect thereof having regard to wood water tracts and cleared lands.
… Item I lend unto her during life eight negroes to wit: Clack, Billey, Sol, Isaac, Mike, Grace and her youngest child Esther and her youngest child.
… Item I lend unto her an equal part of all my stock with any of my younger children not already therein provied for and moreover it is my desire that she have choid of a yoke of oxen and cart and all my stock of sheep during life.
… Item I lend unto her during life the whole of my household and kitchen furniture upon this special condition and proves that she give unto each of my younger children not already therein provided for as much as household goods as I gave my daughter Betsy.
… Item it is my will and desire that my Mill and all things thereon to appertaining be by my executors or so many of them as may serve and act sold at publick auction upon 2 years credit the purchaser giving bond with approved security and the money arising therefro to be equally divided among my own children it being my intention that my granddaughter Martha shall have no part thereof or any other of my estate unless wherein she be particularly named.
… Item I give to my granddaughter Martha Michie Roses two children Billy and Maudy to her … should she die without issue …. those two negroes return to my estate …
… Item I give … all the rest of my lands to be cultivated as shall best appear to my executors hereafter named and the profits arising therefrom to be annually equally divided amonst all my children (except/ my daughter Betsy and son William/ till my daughter Nancy or youngest child I may then have living marries or attains the age of 21 years and then the said lands to be equally divided amongst all my children (except my daughter Betsy and son William as is before excepted) to the and their heirs forever and it is my desire that after the death of my beloved wife that the land deised to her for live be equally divided amongst all my children (except my daughter Betsy and son William to whom I have already given their parts of land) …
… Item it is my will … that my son John, daughter Betsy, son William, and daughter Lucy should hold the negroes and stock I formerly lent and gave them or so much thereof as they have not disposed of to them and their heirs forever.
… Item I give unto my son Patrick Tamers two children Jesse and Nicholas …
… Item I give to my son Matthew Tamers, John and Roses Jacob to him and his heirs forever.
… Item I give unto my son Robert my negro man Adam and Hanners Nelson …
… Item I give unto my daughter Polley a negro girl named Lucy and and negro boy named Armstead …
… Item I give unto my daughter Salley Tamers, Moses and Grace Delphy and 20 pounds cash to be raised out of my estate …
… Item I give unto my daughter Nancy Tamers Joe and Esthers Jane …
… Item It is my will … my negroe man Gilbart and negroe woman Tamer be hired out by my executors until my youngest child marries or attains the age of 21 years and the profits arising therefrom be applied to the suort and education of my unmarried minor children then the said negroes to be equally divided amongst all my children.
… Item it is my will and desire that out of all my stock my beloved wife, son Matthew and all his younger brothers and sisters be first furnished with valuable nag saddle and bridle then my sd wife son Patrick and all his younger brothers and sisters be furnished … valuable cows and hots I gave either of my and our children after which it is my will and desire that the remainders of my stock be equally divided amongst my beloved wife and all my chidren by order of court without the expense of a Chancery suit.
… Item it is my will … that all the rest of my negroes be equally divided amongst all my children by order of court as they come of age or marry a division shall insue immediately my death as to those of my children who are then of age or married to each of which their portions shall be allotted but the residue shall fall back into the hands of my beloved wife for the use and benefit of my unmarried minor children to remain in her hands during her widowhood …
… Item it is my will …. that the part of my estate left my beloved wife to be at her death equally divided amongst all my children under the foregoing restrictions …
… Item it is my willl … that if my children die without issue … their parts of my estate be equally divided amongst all my surviving children.
… Item it is my will … that if any of my children shall lose any negroes I have pointed out to them before they marry or come of age that they be supplyd out of my estate with others of equal value …
… Item it is my will … I do hereby direct my executors that in case my estate shall have any money to pay for my son John Michie on account of my being security for him that in that case my executors do retain as much of his legacy in my estate as shall make full compensation to my other legatees for the damage they may sustain in consequence therof.
… Lastly I appoint Col. Reubin Lindsey, Revd Mathew Mury, Col Richard Morris, and Maj James Watson my executors … set my hand … this 26th day of January 1793.
Signed: Robert Michie
Wit: Thomas Brackett, Henry Paulett, Allen Foster.
(Proven in Louisa County, Virginia Court on the 8th of April 1793).
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1793 Oct 8 – David Paulett pwr of atty to Hastings & Thos Marks, bk G, p 318. Louisa County, Virginia
… I David Paulett at present of Louisa County & State of Virginia being about to remove to the State of Georgia do … appoint Hasting and Thomas Marks by lawful attorneys in fat to commence suits on my behalf … for the recovery of debts or demands … to make deeds of lease and release in fee simple and do every thing … that I could do for myself …
Signed: David Paulett
Wit: M Anderson, William Phillips, Robert Thomson
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1796 Feb 19 – Henry Paulet to Lasley Arnett, bk I, p 173. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Henry Paulett late of the Island of Jamaica now of Virginia of the one part and Lesly Arnatt of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 250 pounds … sell and deliver to the said Lasly Arnett … land lying and being in Louisa County on the branches of Goldmine Creek containing … __ hundred and thirty eight and a half acres … on John Trice and Isaac Graves lines …. Whitlocks line …. on Henry Pauletts line … on John Vest and Henry Paulet Jr line … to the Old Office Road …
Signed: Henry Paulett
Wit: Richard Paulett, Dabney Trice, A Trice
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1796 Feb 22 – Henry Paulet to James Watson, bk I, p 198. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Henry Paulett of Louisa County of the one part and James Watson of the sd County of the other part …. in consideration of the sum of 160 pounds currt money … sold unto the said James Watson … land lying … in the County of Louisa on the Waters of Gold Mine Creek … the land whereon the said Henry Paulett now lives containing by estimation 333 acres … bounded by lands of John Vest, Phil Timberlake and others …
Signed: Henry Paulett
Wit: Nathl Thomasson, William Seargeant, John Painter
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1796 Nov 23 – Richard Paulett and wife Paulett to Elijah Dickinson, bk I, p 237. Louisa County, Virginia
… we Richard Paulett and Caty Paulett his wife of Louisa County and State of Virginia do hereby … appoint our trusty friend Elijah Dickinson our attorney in fact … of all suits commenced against us by the executors of the estate of Thomas B Smith decd …
Signed: Richard Paulett, Caty Paulett
Wit: John Johnson, Ann Smith, Thomas Mann
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1798 July 20 – Spartanburg Co., SC Minutes of the Co. Court 1785-1799, by Holcomb (index pg. 256)
July 20th 1798 … Obadiah Watson against John Lancaster and Absalom Lancaster. Case non-suit

1798 July 20 – Spartanburg Co., SC Minutes of the Co. Court 1785-1799, by Holcomb (index pg. 257)
July 20th 1798 … Basel Lee as a witness in the case of Obadiah Watson against John Lancaster and Absalom Lancaster on oath is allowed 5 shillings for 2 days attendance.

1799 July 19 – Spartanburg Co., SC Minutes of the Co. Court 1785-1799, by Holcomb (index pg. 270)
July 19th 1799 … Obadiah Watson verses John and Absalom Lancaster. Case, ordered that Isham Foster, Isham Harrison and Gabriel Benson Esquire. Search and adjust the accounts, and bring an abstract to the next court of the same and the accounts so adjusted be taken in evidence, and that a commission issue to take the evidence of Sarah Lea [debene esse] also that a commission issue to take the evidence of Daniel Carmichael.

1801 April 28 – Richard Paulett and wife Caty to William Smith, bk J, p 162. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Richard Paulett and Caty his wife of the State of Georgia of the one part and William Smith of Louisa County and State of Virginia of the other part … the said Richard Paulett and Caty Paulett formerly Caty Smith, one of the legatees and named in the last will and testament of Thomas B Smith decd … in consideration of a clause in the said will in the following words viz: It is my will desire that my land I am now possessed of or may be possessed of … should be sold and out of the money arising … bequeath unto my said son William Smith …. 2/5 of the whole aount of the said sale. … if my said son William should not like to take the 2/5 of the money …. and should rather be possessed of the land …. he should be at liberty to take and possess the tract …. in lieu of the said 2/5 … and whereas 200 acres of the said tract of land was given by David Meriwether Gent to all my children in common … my son William should choose the said land that each of my daughters Ann Smith, Caty Smith, Susanna Smith, Salley Smith and Roxanna Smith shall convey and make over their right … to my said son William … thereto required … shall pay over to him 50 pounds in lieu of the part or parts of the said 200 acres …. of them (if they) shall refuse to make over to him … directed by the Court to sell under the will afsd 2 tracts of land for the benefit of the said Richard Paulett and Caty Paulett his wife …
Signed: Richard Paulett, Caty Paulett
Wit: Judith Hardwick, George W Hardwick, William Hardwick JP.
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1801 Dec 14 – Richard Paulett and wife Caty to Carter Hubbard, bk J, p 261. Louisa County, Virginia
… between Richard Paulett and Caty Paulett, Elijah Dickinson and Susanna Dickenson, Robert Kimbrough and Sally Kimbrough, Edward Dudley and Ann Smith of the one part and Carter Hubbard of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 80 pounds … sell unto the said Carter Hubbard … land lying … in the County of Louisa on waters of the North Anna River and on both sides of Ayletts Branch …. at Ayletts corner …. with Brenoughs formerly Livingstons line … containing by pattent 148 acres …
Signed: Elijah Dickenson atty for Richard Paulett and Caty Paulett, Elijah Dickenson, Susanna Dickenson, Robert Kimbrough, Salley Kimbrough, Edward Dudley, Ann Smith.
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1806 Sept 13 – Spartanburg Co., SC, Deed Book K, pg. 446-448, by Pruitt (index pg. 331)
September 13th 1806 … Witness oath given December 30th 1806 by Obadiah Watson to Abraham Lancaster and recorded January 3rd 1807. Dower renounced by Frances Parkinson to Absalom Lancaster on December 30th 1806. On a deed of sale between George Parkinson to Henry Brown both of Spartanburg.

1818 Nov 11 – John Trimmier decd estate – file # 2030 (Nov 11, 1818) estate file. Spartanburg Co, SC
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1828 Will and Settlement of James Watson
Description: James Watson-died 1828. WB 7 P. 477
I James Watson of the County of Louisa, do make this my last will and testament revoking all others by me heretofore made. I give & devise to my sons David & George and their heirs forever, all my Green spring lands, to be divided between them as follows; by a line beginning at a marked post oak, which is now a side line between Col.o Morris & myself & stands in the middle of the Carolina road, about one hundred yards above the upper corner of Col: Morris’ springs plantation; thence from the said post oak by a straight line to several persimmon trees in the mouth of the lane now leading to my mill; thence down the middle of the lane by a straight line to Hudsons creek; thence up the middle of the creek to the mill dam; thence along the mill dam to the east end thereof; thence up the side of the mill pond at high water mark to a swail gain marked which stands near high water in the first valley that comes into the pond above the dam; thence from the said marked sweet gum, eastward up the valley, to a marked white oak which stands a few yards out side of the plantation, and on the north side of said valley, and near to a stooping pine & white oak which almost touch each other; thence from the said white oak by a strait line to a post oak marked, which stands about thirty steps west or north west from The upper corner of the plantation in which my overseer Wm Gooch now lives, with several trees near it marked as pointers; Thence from the said post oak, by a straight line, to the rivers at a tall slim marked poplar & a black gum, on the bank of the river, at the mouth of a deep valley, which makes into the river about one hundred & fifty, or two hundred yards, below Captain Chewnings plantation, and where the river runs close to the hill on this the south west side. All the upper part of my said land I give to my son David, and all the lower part to my son George, but both their parts to be subject to the following provision for their mother, if she should survive me, I lend to my wife Elizabeth, during her life, The place on which I now live with all my lands adjoining it lying below a line which shall begin at a maked white oak on the west bank of the river, opposite to the lower part of Mr. Hutchesons plantation, and thirty or forty yards, or some where about that distance, below where the line between the land I bought of Andrew Moorman & the land I bought of James Bunch struck the river; thence from the said white oak westwardly by a straight line across Hudsons creek to an old mulberry tree in what is called the Horse shoe in my Hard bargain field, thence by another straight line westwardly, crossing the creek again in the plantation, and thence through the woods to a forked poplar, near the east bank of said creek, & just above the ford near the lower corner of the field now now called Milly’s field; thence from the said forked poplar up the Creek, the creek being the line, to the mill, and up the mill pond, the channel of the creek being the line, to where Hudson & Moorman’s line used to cross the pond; thence westwardly along the said Hudson’s & Moorman’s line to Wm Morris’ line. All my said land below this line, on both side of the river, i lend to my wife Elizabeth during her life. My mill, with four acres of land two at one end of the dam, & two at the other, to be laid off in convenient form for abutments, digging dirt & I give to my sons David & George & their heirs forever, but I lend the said mill & four acres of land, to my wife during her life. All the rest of my lands not already herein devised to my sons, I give & devise to be equally divided between my daughters Sally Dabney, Polly Minor, & Nancy Morris, to them and their heirs forever. All the negros with their increase which my children have heretofore, (that is, previous to the date of this will), received from me, are to be considered as given to them, & I herein ratify the gift to them respectively; but my son David is to account to my estate at my death for five hundred dollars, on account of young Hannah & her children which I gave him some years ago. I more over give to my son George my negro man Joe & his wife Franky & all her present & future increase; and also young Jenny, daughter of Harry, at Gold mine & her present & future increase. And I more over give to my daughter Sally Dabney one negro boy of common likeliness, between the ages of fifteen & twenty years, If I do not give her such a one hereafter in my lifetime. I lend to my wife during her life old Bow & his wife old Hannah, and her choice of twenty two negros more, one half to be males & the other half females, three of the males not to exceed fourteen years old & three of the females not to exceed the same age, when they may be chosen by her; & if any of the females, at the time they are chosen by her, shall have a child or children under the age of six years, such child and children shall remain with my wife, if she please, for her use, during her life. And I authorise my said wife to sell, with the consent of my other executors or executor, any of the negros I lend her in case of misbehaviour; the money arising from the sale, to be laid out in other negro or negros for her use, or put out to interest for her use, as my executors may think best, the principal to be disposed of, at her death in the same way as the negros would have been, if not sold. i also give her to be her own property, my my best riding carriage, and all my waggons, carts, & all other plantation tools & utensils belonging to me on my plantations in this the Green spring neighborhood, and all my household and kitchen furniture, and all my hogs in this neighborhood; and her choice of ten horses, four yoke of oxen, fifty cattle and fifty sheep. I also give her all the crop of corn, oats, hay, fodder & which shall be made by my people on my plantations in this neighborhood the last year before the first division of my negroes is to take place after my death; and also, one third of the crop of wheat and tobacco that shall be made on said plantations the said year; and I also give her five hundred dollars cash, and the interest or dividends of all Bank stock, & other stock that I may own at the time of my death, during her life; and if the Bank should expire or the stock be redeemed during her life, the amount that may belong to my estate shall be vested in other stock, or put out to interest, as my executor, shall think best, & the interest shall belong to my said wife during her life. My books I give to be equally divided between my sons David & George. All the rest & residue of my estate not herein already disposed of, I give to be equally divied amongst all my children, and also, all that part of my personal property which I have lent to my wife during her life, shall at her death be equally divided amongst all my children. I hereby appoint my sons David & George executors, and my wife Elizabeth executrix to this will, made & signed by me this twenty ninth day of October one thousand eight hundred & twenty, and acknowledged & published in presence of witness–James Watson
Pleasants Hackett
Lud.w Bramham
William D. Gooch
In addition to the above will I give my son George twenty head of Cattle two yoke of oxen one ox cart and two work horses–James Watson
second codicil
In addition to the five hundred dollars given to my wife in the ninth line from the bottom on the third page of this will, I give her of fifteen hundred dollars making the sum two thousand dollars, in fee simple; witness my hand this 7th of June 1823.–James Watson
Test
Elijah Hutchison
William D. Gooch
In Louisa county Court November the 10th 1845
Ordered that David Eastham, Christopher Valentine, William Overton, Pleasant Hackett and Benjamin Perkins he and they are hereby appointed commissioners (my three of whom being first duly sworn to act, do divide the negroes of Maj.r James Watson dec.d which were held by his widow Elizabeth Watson for life, among those who are entitled to them, according to their right and that they make report thereof to this Court..
A Copy–Teste. John Hunter C. L. C.
Louisa County to wit: This day David Eastham, Christopher Valentine, William Overton and Benj: Perkins made oath before me Pleasant Hackett a justice of the peace
WB 11 P. 476 James Watson
Division of the Negros P, 497
for said County, that they would, to the best of their judgment execute the requirements of the within order. Given under my hand this 9th day of December in the year 1845..Pleasant Hackett.
In obedience to the annexed report, we the undersigned, four of the commissioners therein named, having been first duly sworn, have proceeded to divide by lot, the negroes of Major James Watson dec.d which were held by his widow Elizabeth Watson for life, among those entitled thereto, by first dividing the said negroes into five lots as nearly equal, as a just regard to the situation of the negroes would justify, (it appearing that the said Major James left five children or their legal representatives) as following (Viz)
Lot No. 1
Jim 600.00
Westley 575.00
Mary 250.00
Nelly and her children
Nelson
Louisa
John 650.00
Cupid 300.00
——–
2375.00
To pay 43.60
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Lot No, 2
Mrs. Salley Dabney
Patrick 600.00
Dabney 575.00
Jordan 250.00
Sally & Rachal 275.00
Harry (boy) 275.00
Harry & Rhoda wife
& Ann grandchild 350.00
——–
2325.00
To receive 6.40
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Lot No. 3
Mrs. Nancey Morris
Abram 600.00
Peter 500.00
Pedro 275.00
Easther 400.00
Eliza 220.00
Matilda & John 300.00
——–
2295.00
To receive 36.40
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Lot No. 4
Representative of David Watson
Sam 600.00
George 475.00
Tom 275.00
Judith 450.00
Jimmy 250.00
Andrew 300.00
——–
2350.00
To pay 18.60
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Lot No. 5
Representatives of Mrs. Mary Minor
Joe 600.00
Davy 425.00
Maria 412.00
Fanny 225.00
Susan & two children
William & Mourning 500.00
Reuben 200.00
——–
2362.00
Patty to be deducted 50.00
———-
2312.00
To receive 19.40
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In the preceeding alotment Dr. George Watson drew No. 1, which is to pay Forty three dollars &
cents. Mrs Sally Dabney drew lot No. 2, which is to receive six dollars and forty cents, Mrs. Nancy Morris drew No. 3, which is to receive thirty six dollars & 40 cents. The representatives of David Watson drew No. 4, which is to pay eighteen dollars & , The representatives of Mrs Mary Minor drew No. 5, which is to receive nineteen dollars & cents, which last lot we then proceeded to divide into three lots as nearly equal as a just regard to the negroes would permit, as follow-to wit
Lot No. 1
B. H. McGruder
Joe 600.00
Fanny 225.00
——–
825.00
to pay 54.33 1/3
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Lot No. 2
Jas H. Rawlings
David 425.00
Maris 412.00
——–
837.00
Patty to be deducted 50.00
———
787.00
To pay 16.33 1/3
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Lot No. 3
Mrs. Julia Ann Holladay
Reuben 200.00
Susan William &
Mourning 500.00
——–
700.00
To Receive 70.66 2/3
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In which division Lot No. 1 was drawn by B. H. McGruder, which is to pay Fifty four dollars & 33 1/3 cents. Lot No. 2 was drawn by Ja.s H. Rawlings, which is to pay sixteen dollars 33 1/3 cents, and Lot No. 3 was drawn by Mrs Julia Ann Holiday, which is to receive seventy dollars & 66 2/3 cents.
Lot No. 4 which was drawn by the Representatives of David Watson, we have not ? divided among those entitled, because of their number being so great as in our estimation to render anything like an equal division impracticable, all of which is respectfully submitted..Given under our hand, this 20th day of December 1845–
William Overton
David Eastham
Benjamin Perkins
C. Valentine
In Louisa County Court May the 11th 1846
A Division of the negroes of Majr. James Watson dec.d which were held by his widow Elizabeth Watson for life, among those who are entitled to the, was this day returned and in the said court the 8th day of June 1846. No exception having been filed to the said division, the same is by the Court confirmed and ordered to be recorded.
Teste. John Hunter C. C.
Source Louisa County Circuit Court
Publisher Louisa County Historical Society
Date 1828 and 1846

Will Book 7

James Watson will – bk 7, p 477. Louisa County, Virginia

James Watson appraisement – bk 7, p 516. Louisa County, Virginia

Will Book 8

James Watson settlement – bk 8, p 139. Louisa County, Virginia

David Watson will – bk 8, p 177. Louisa County, Virginia

David Watson appraisement – bk 8, p 252. Louisa County, Virginia

James Watson advancement bk 8, p 307. Louisa County, Virginia

David Watson settlement – bk 8, p 375. Louisa County, Virginia

James Watson settlement bk 8, p 377. Louisa County, Virginia

James Watson settlement bk 8, p 446. Louisa County, Virginia

Will Book 9

David Watson settlement – bk 9, p 69. Louisa County, Virginia

James Watson settlement bk 9, p 71. Louisa County, Virginia

Will Book 10

James Watson appraisement bk 10, p 38. Louisa County, Virginia

Spartanburg Dist SC records for Watson and Trimmier:

1792 May 3 – John Watson to Obadiah Trimmier, 174 acres N. Fork of Thickety, bk C, p 15. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… between John Watson of the County of Union and State of South Carolina of the one part, and Obadiah Trimmier of the County of Spartanburg … of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 22 pounds 17 sillings and 4 pence … sell unto the said Obadiah Trimmier … land … in … County of Spartanburgh on the North Fork of THicketty Creek containing 174 acres … part of a tract of 350 acres granted to Vardry McBee … Dec 1774 …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: John Trimmier, Obadiah Watson, John Headen.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6WK8?i=23&cat=381052

1794 Nov 17 – John Watson Sr to John Watson Jr, 93 and 1/2 acres N Fork of Thickety Creek, bk C, p 330. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… between John Watson Sr of the County of Union and State of South Carolina of the one part, and John Watson Jr of the County and State afsd of the other part … confirm unto the said John Watson Jr … land … County of Spartanburgh on the North Forks of Thickety Creek containing 93 and 1/2 acres being part of a tract of 300 acres granted to Vardry McBee … grant bearing date in Dec 1774 … at the mouth of Prices Creek … remainder of the said tract which has not been convey’d to Obadiah Trimmier and Obadiah Watson included …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Obadiah Trimmier, Henry McCray, Obadiah Watson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6WB2?i=181&cat=381052

1794 November 17 – John Watson to Obadiah Watson, 93 and 1/2 acres N Fork of Thickety Creek, bk C, p 331. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… between John Watson of the County of Union and State of South Carolina of the one part and Obadiah Watson of the State afsd and County of Spartanburgh of the other part … sd John Watson … confirm unto the said Obadiah Watson … land situate … in Spartanburgh County and State afsd on the N Forks of Thicketty Creek containing 93 and 1/2 acres … part of a tract of 350 acres granted to Vardry McBee …. grant bearing date in December 1774 …. bounded … at the mouth of Prices Creek … crosses Prices Creek thence along said line to Trimmiers dividing line … to the mouth of sd Prices Creek …
Signed: John Watson
Wit: Obadiah Trimmier, Henry McCray, John Watson Jr
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6WB2?i=181&cat=381052

1796 April 8 – Samuel Watson extor etal to James Powell, 400 acres M Tygar River, bk E, p 10. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… between Samuel Watson and Jean McDowel executors of the estate of John McDowell decd of the one part and James Powel of Spartanburgh County … South Carolina of the other … in consideration of the sum of 88 pounds … we the said Samuel Watson and Jean McDowel by virtue of the power vested in us as executors of the Last Will and Testament of sd John McDowel decd … confirm unto the said James Powell … land .. in the State of South Carolina Spartanburgh County … on the Middle Fork of Tygar River below David McKees … containing 400 acres … sd land … being granted to Hugh Park of Rowan County North Carolina by his Excellency William Tryone Esqr Governor of the Province of N Carolina and bequeathed to sd McDowell, recd by the last will and testament of sd Hugh Parks decd and in consequence extending the line between the two Provinces sd land became the claim of the Province of South Carolina and was confirme to the said Hugh Parks as appears by deed of grant from hsi Excellency William Bull Esqr Governor thereof bearing date March 1775 …
Signed: Samuel Watson, Jean McDowel
Wit: Hugh Parks, Ephraim Rees, John McDowel
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6WZ3?i=465&cat=381052

1798 April 2 – John Watson Jr to James Wood, 93 acres Thickety Creek, bk F, p 68. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… between John Watson Jr of the State of South Carolina and County of Spartanburgh of the one part and James Wood of the State and County afsd of the other part … in consideration of the sum of 55 pounds … confirm unto the sd James Wood … land containing 93 acres … in the afsd County on Thicketty Creek … part of a tract of 350 acres originally granted to Vardry McBee … at the Mouth of Prices Creek one of the three Forks of Thickety … up said Creek …. along a marked line to a chestnut corner including all that part of sd 350 acres , which has not been conveyed by John Watson Jr to Obadiah Trimmier and Obadiah Watson …
Signed: John Watson Jr
Wit: Obadiah Trimmier, James Dunaway, Catharine Dunaway
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS46-BSL3-D?i=42&cat=381052

1802 March 2 – Last Will and Testament of John Watson. Rutherford County, North Carolina
… I John Watson of Rutherford County and State of N Carolina … make this my Last Will & Testament
… Item. To my wife Ann I give … my negro man Dick and Cale and China also such stock and household furniture as may be found in my real possession at the time of my decease …
… Item to my daughter Jenny Watson I give … my negro boy Cesar.
… Item to my daughter Delphey Watson I give … my negro boy George.
… Item to my son Sawney Watson I give … my negro girl Sall also all my lands on the South side of Green River after the decease of my wife.
… Item to my son Obediah Watson I give … one shilling.
… Item to my son John Watson 17 pounds.
… Item to my son Matthew Watson I give … the lower end of my lands on the North side of Green River up to a line run by Esqr Dickey supposed to contain 60 acres.
… Item to my sons Joseph Watson & William Watson I give … all my lands on the North side of Green River above the line run by said Dickey.
… Item to my son David Watson I give … one shilling.
It is also my express desire that my son David Watson shall have a reasonable support enduring his life of the Estate which I have given to my wife and afer the decease of my wife it is also my desire that the remains or produce of her estate shall be equally divided between my sons and daughters namely Jenny, Delphey, Matthew, Joseph, William and Sawney.
To be executed by Zachariah Wood, George Wherry, and Joseph Watson whom I do hereby constitute and appoint sole executors of this my Last Will and Testament.
… set my hand … Signed: John Watson
Wit: R. S. Twitty, Jonathan Musick
State of North Carolina, Rutherford County } January Court 1803
Jonathan Musick proved a will in open Court for John Watson and recorded it at full length on pages 148 & 149 … this 11th day of April 1803.
Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1802-1968 (Rutherford County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Rutherford, North Carolina
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/2792507:9061?ssrc=pt&tid=69705632&pid=322358411605

1805 April 25 – Obadiah Watson etal fr Richard Thomson, Near Court House, bk K, p 85. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… I Rchard Thomson of the Dist of Spartanburg and State afsd farmer … in consideration of the sum of 55 dollars … paid by Alexander McKee and Obediah Watson … sell … unto the said Alexander McKee and Obediah Watson … land containing 1 acre … on a branch near the Court House of the said District the waters of Fairforest Creek bounded … including the Tan Yard lying on the south side of the said branch which was formerly owned by William Mills ….
Signed: Richard Thomson
Wit: Abner Benson, William Robertson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-69VR?i=333&cat=381052

1806 May 10 – Obadiah Watson from William Hill, bk K, p 325, 326. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… I William Wells of the Dist of Spartanburgh and State afsd planter … in consideration of the sum of 600 dollars …. paid by Obediah Watson of the State afsd Tavern Keeper have granted … release unto the said Obediah Watson … land No. 4 situate and being in the Town of Spartanburgh at the Court House of the said District and bounded … at a stone near the NW corner of the old sail being the NW corner also the Publick Ground running thence …. containing 2/3 of an acre …
Signed: William Wells
Wit: W R Smith, Thomas Goode, Stephen Thomason
(Survey part or record)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6SMN?i=453&cat=381052

1805 Nov 11 – William Wells to Obediah Watson – bk K, p 326. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
I William Wells of the State of South Carolina and Spartanburgh Dist for and in consideration of the sum of 400 dollars … by Obediah Watson of the State and Dist afsd … release all that tract … of land containing 540 acres … in the Dist and State afsd on the waters of Chenguisen Creek adj the old Court House tract … as the lat represents given in the deed from Samuel Miller to said William Wells for said tract …
Signed: William Wells
Wit: George Walker, Thomas Goode, Joseph Watson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-6SMN?i=453&cat=381052

1807 Jan 22 – Obadiah Watson from Martha Wells bk K, p. 452. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… Martha Wells the wife of William Wells did this day appear … and …. relinquish unto Obadiah Watson … her right and claim of dower … 500 acres.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-695V?i=518&cat=381052

1807 Jan 22 – Obadiah Watson from Martha Wells bk K, p 453. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… Martha Wells the wife of William Wells did this day appear … and …. relinquish unto Obadiah Watson … her right and claim of dower … 2/3 acre.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHM-695V?i=518&cat=381052

1824 March 15 – William Trimmier etal fr Richard Thomson, bk S, p 314. Spartanburg Dist, SC.
… I Richard Thomson of Spartanburgh Dist in the State of SC in consideration of the sum of 175 dollars … paid by Robert M Young and William Trimmier of the same Dist … release unto the said Robert M Young and William Trimmier … land … in the Village of Spartanburgh adj the lot owned by Col. James Brannon … containing 4/10 of an acre …
Signed: William Trimmier
Wit: J Brannan, John Walker
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQQ-33JZ-T?i=387&cat=381052

NOTES:

Charlotte County, Virginia

Deeds: https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/405064?availability=Family%20History%20Library
Index: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-SKRF?i=317&cat=405064

1765 June 1 – William Watson from William Watson, Deed bk D1, p 34. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-991M-1?i=49&cat=405064

1765 June 1 – Douglass Watson from William Watson, Deed bk D1, p 36. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99BB-M?i=51&cat=405064

1768 Feb 17 – William Watson to Neil Buchanan, Deed bk D2, p 196. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99YG-H?i=407&cat=405064

1770 July 21 – William Watson to Christopher Curtis, Deed bk D2, p 377. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99Y6-9?i=497&cat=405064

1771 July 8 – James Watson to William Watson, Deed bk D2, p 470. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99YW-B?i=544&cat=405064

1771 July 8 – William Watson Jr to William Watson Sr, Deed bk D2, p 471. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99YW-B?i=544&cat=405064

1773 March 1 – Douglas Watson to John Copeland, Deed bk D3, p 188. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99TL-7?i=675&cat=405064

1773 March 1 – Douglas Watson to John Copeland, Deed bk D3, p 189. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99TL-7?i=675&cat=405064

1773 March 1 – William Watson Sr to Andrew Wallace, Deed bk D3, p 193. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-99TT-V?i=677&cat=405064

1774 Jan 29 – Douglas Watson to William Copeland, Deed bk D3, p 388. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-9918-R?i=725&cat=405064

1775 Sept 8 – Douglas Watson to Alexander Shaw, Deed bk D3, p 536. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-991Q-J?i=794&cat=405064

1777 June 2 – Douglas Watson to John Harvey, Deed bk D4, p 13. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q9X7-Z?i=24&cat=405064

1778 Oct 23 – Douglas Watson to William Sydown, Deed bk D4, p 103. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q9XS-8?i=114&cat=405064

1783 Oct 6 – Douglas Watson to James Watson, Deed bk D5, p 69. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q96C-5?i=378&cat=405064

1783 Oct 6 – Douglas Watson to Stephen Hanes, Deed bk D5, p 69. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q96C-5?i=378&cat=405064

1783 Nov 8 – William Watson from John Simmons, Deed bk D5, p 87. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q96C-9?i=396&cat=405064

1784 Oct 30 – William Watson from Joseph Holt, Alex Gordon & Dudley Barksdale, Deed bk D5, p 108. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q96H-5?i=417&cat=405064

1785 Feb 7 – James Watson to Andrew Wallace, Deed bk D5, p 113. Charlotte County, Virginia (? – couldn’t locate).

1786 Feb 6 – William Watson to Thomas Pillar, Deed bk D5, p 156. Charlotte County, Virginia
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q964-X?i=464&cat=405064

WATSON FAMILIES DERIVED FROM RECORDS ABOVE:  

John Watson b. abt. 1648 (unknown parents) last will in 1702 – Henrico County, Va.
wife: Alice
Children (confirmed):

• • –John Watson
  • –Benjamin Watson
  • –Joseph Watson m. Ann
    • John Watson Jr b. bef 1713 m. Mary
  • –Sarah Watson m. Michael Johnson

Benjamin Watson b. abt 1680 (“confirmed” son of John Watson of Henrico) will in 1715 – Henrico County, Va.
wife: Aggey/Agness
brother: John Watson
brother in law: William Allen
Children (confirmed):

• • –John Watson
  • –Judith Watson

Theophilus Watson Sr b. abt 1668 (“possible” son of Theophilus Watson of York Co, Va records) – New Kent County, Virginia
Children:

• • –Richard Watson b 1689 (confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Sr) m. Anne (MNU)
  • –Thomas Watson b. 1694 (confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Sr) m. Hannah Henderson
  • –Mary Watson b. 1697 (confirmed daughter of Theophilus Watson Sr)
  • –John Watson b 1702 (confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Sr) m Grisel (MNU)
  • –Theophilus Watson Jr (“circumstantial evidence” points to Theophilus Watson Sr as parent) b. abt 1710 m. Elizabeth of Louisa County, Virginia (Not confirmed – may be same person – but appears likely there are 2 Theophilus Watsons – a Jr and Sr).
  • –Matthew Watson b. abt 1718 of Louisa County, Virginia (“circumstantial evidence” points towards Theophilus Watson Sr as being parent) m. Elizabeth (MNU)
  • –Nathan Watson b. abt 1721 (“circumstantial evidence” points to Theophilus Watson Sr as parent) of Louisa County, Virginia m. Anne

Thomas Watson b. 1694 (“confirmed” son of Theophilus Watson Sr) of Louisa County, Va m Hannah Henderson
Children:

• • Judith Watson b. abt 1730 m. John Rees b. abt 1725 (confirmed daughter of Thomas Watson in deed records)

John Watson b. 1702 (“confirmed” son of Theophilus Watson Sr) m. Grisel (MNU)
Children:

• • Joseph Watson b abt 1749 (confirmed son of John Watson in court notice)

Theophilus Watson Jr b. abt. 1703-1710 d. 1749 (“likely” son of Theophilus Watson Sr) married Elizabeth (MNU) of Louisa County, Virginia
Children of Theophilus Watson Jr and Elizabeth Watson:

• • –Lucy Watson b. abt 1733 of Louisa County, Virginia m. William Trimmier (“circumstantial evidence” points to her being daughter of Theophilus Watson Jr)
  • –Randolph Watson b. abt 1735 of Louisa County, Virginia m. Martha (Confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Jr in Deed Records)
  • –John Watson b. abt 1737 m. Ann of Louisa County, Va and South Carolina (Confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Jr in Deed Records)
  • –Elizabeth Watson b. abt 1743 m. Adam Chisholm (Circumstantial evidence points to her being a daughter of Theophilus Watson Jr – “Elizabeth” is a fictional name created to review the records of Theophilus Watson who appears may be the father-in-law of Adam Chisholm – as he named one of his sons “Theophilus Watson Chisholm” – it is unknown what Adam’s wife’s name was at this point)
  • –David Watson b. abt 1745 of Louisa County, Virginia (Confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Jr in Deed Records)

Alexander Watson b. abt 1705 (“possibly” son of Theophilus Watson Sr) – New Kent County, Virginia
wife: Hester (MNU)
Children (all confirmed):

• • –Mary Watson b 1726
  • –Alexander Watson b 1728
  • –William Watson b 1730
  • –Rachel Watson b 1734
  • –Elizabeth Watson b 1737

Matthew Watson Sr b. abt 1718 (“possible” son of Theophilus Watson Sr) m. Elizabeth (MNU) – Their Children (all confirmed):

• • Matthew Watson Jr b. abt 1741 (1778 will in Prince Edward Co, Va)
  • William Watson b. abt 1742 m. Sarah
  • Mary Watson b. abt 1745 m Rawlins
  • Elizabeth Watson b. abt 1747 m. Benjamin Wimbish and then m. Barksdale
  • Sarah Watson b. abt 1750 m. Coleman
  • Judith Watson b. abt 1752 m. John Weaver
  • Lucy Watson b. abt 1754 m. Holt
  • Anna Watson b. abt 1757 m George Jude

William Trimmier b. abt 1723 m. Lucy Watson (presumed daughter of Theophilus Watson Jr) of Louisa County, Virginia
Children (all confirmed):

• • –Obadiah Trimmier b. abt 1759 of Union & Spartanburg County, South Carolina m. Lucy Stribling
  • –Ann Trimmier 1761–
  • –John Trimmier 1762–
  • –Elizabeth Trimmier 1764–
  • –Mary Trimmier 1766–
  • –William Trimmier 1768–

John Watson b abt 1737 from Louisa Co, Va with Last Will in Rutherford Co, NC (confirmed son of Theophilus Watson Jr)
wife: Ann
Children (all confirmed):

• • Jenny Watson
  • Delphey Watson
  • Sawney Watson
  • Obediah Watson
  • John Watson
  • Matthew Watson
  • Joseph Watson
  • William Watson
  • David Watson

Adam Chisholm was b. abt 1730/35 m. Unk Watson (possibly named Nancy or Elizabeth Watson – circumstantial evidence that she may be daughter of Theophilus Watson Jr)
Their Children (all confirmed):

• • –David Chisholm 1764–1792 (Confirmed son of Adam)(David Chisholm whose will was probated in 1792 in Union County, SC – his will names Samuel and William as brothers. Samuel’s year of birth is 1787 based on will’s instructions. Only Adam Chisholm has a son named Samuel Chisholm that is this age, confirming David and William Chisholm are Adam’s sons).
  • –William Chism b. abt. 1766 living in Union and Greenville Counties, SC m. Ann Praytor (Confirmed son of Adam)(David Chisholm whose will was probated in 1792 in Union County, SC – his will names Samuel and William as brothers. Samuel’s year of birth is 1787 based on will’s instructions. Only Adam Chisholm has a son named Samuel Chisholm that is this age, confirming David and William Chisholm are Adam’s sons).
  • –John Chism b. abt 1769 of Laurens, SC and Tuscaloosa Co, AL (Confirmed son of Adam Chisholm – legatee in Adam’s probate)
  • –Theophilus Watson Chisholm b. abt 1773-1800 (Confirmed son of Adam – is a legatee of David’s as one of his brothers in a 1797 distribution)
  • –Nancy Chisholm 1780–1849 (Confirmed daughter of Adam Chisholm – legatee in Adam’s probate)
  • –Obediah Chisholm 1785– 1849 (Confirmed son of Adam Chisholm – legatee in Adam’s probate)
  • –Samuel Chisholm 1787– (Confirmed son of Adam Chisholm – legatee in Adam’s probate)

James Watson b. abt 1695 wife Barbary in Louisa Co Va (James Watson immigrated in 1716 as a Jacobite prisoner) – their Children (all confirmed):

• James Watson Jr (est b abt 1730-40) m. Elizabeth – his will in 1828 has his heirs. He is in James Watson Sr’s 1765 deed in Louisa Co Va, and confirmed as son in 1775 will of James Watson Sr and as executor of will.
• Elizabeth Watson Michie (est b. abt 1730-40) daughter in 1775 will m. James Michie (he was decd by 1782 depo of Elizabeth)
• Nancy Ann Watson Michie (est b. abt 1730-40) daughter in 1775 will m. in 1756 Robert Michie
• Mary Watson Wood b. abt 1730 daughter (age 46 in 1776 depo) in 1775 will m. David Wood b. abt. 1732 (age 44 in 1776 depo)
• William Watson b. abt 1733 in 1778 will of Barbary Watson and in depos of suit in father’s estate (43 years of age in 1776 depo)- grand daughter Elizabeth Watson of James Watson Sr in will (likely dau of William as she is not mentioned in James Watson Jr’s 1828 will)
• Elizabeth Watson Paulett (est b. abt 1730-40) m. Thomas Paulett – 1775 will of James Watson leaves to Henry Paulett grandson (Note: Thomas Paulett has wife Elizabeth at his death, his 2d wife it appears, and names son Henry Paulett).

(NOTE: Though it does appear James Watson Sr did arrive in 1716 along with several others known to have participated with the Jacobite uprising, the one thing that gives me pause is the connection with the Paulett family. The Paulett family had connections with Theophilus Watson’s family – and Theophilus Watson was present in Virginia before 1716.  I suppose it is possible that they were related back in their home country – and may possibly be why James Watson ended up in this part of Virginia as he may have known he had relatives already there. This is not proven, but is a guess based on some of the connections.

Another connection is with Nathan Watson – he gives a deposition in 1777 in the Chancery Court lawsuit related to James Watson decd’s estate related to conversations he overheard James Watson Sr decd had with Robert Michie regarding his estate.  Nathan Watson’s records indicate he has several transactions with Matthew Watson – they appear to be closely related (brothers or father-son appear likely). Matthew Watson’s first records are in 1711.  These also have Thomas Paulett appear in their records). 

William Watson b. abt 1733 m. Susannah – 1783 will in Albemarle County, Va (William Watson is son of James Watson and Barbara Watson).
Children:

• • Elizabeth Watson (named in grandmother Barbara Watson’s will)
  • John Watson
  • Matthew Watson
  • Sally Watson
  • Lucy Watson
  • Milly Watson
  • Anna Watson
  • Molly Watson
  • unborn child