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115601 Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2002, Texas, USA: Texas Department of State Health Services Source Source: S05533 (S05533)
 
115602 Texas, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services Source Source: S13317 (S13317)
 
115603 Texas, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services Source Source: S24256 (S24256)
 
115604 Texas, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services Source Source: S09357 (S09357)
 
115605 Texas, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services Source Source: S6702 (S6702)
 
115606 Texas, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997, Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services Source Source: S6702 (S6702)
 
115607 Thaddie, age 20, is listed as son on the 1910 Fayette Co., Tenn. census in the HH of Stephen D. Bradsher.

WW I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, Fayette Co., Tenn.
Thaddie Miles Bradsher, age 27, born 25 June 1889, Oakland, Tenn.
Home address: Oakland, Tenn., wife & one child
Height: Medium, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dar

1920 Fayette Co., Tenn. census, dist 8, entry 180/180
Bradsher, T. M. age 30, born Tenn.
Dora, wife age 27, born Tenn.
Eula Elizabeth, dau. age 4

1930 Fayette Co., Tenn. census
Bradsher, Thad M. age 40, married when 25
Dora B., wife age 38, married when 23
Eula E., dau. age 14 		BRADSHER, Thadeus Miles (I120360)
 
115608 Thaddie, age 20, is listed as son on the 1910 Fayette Co., Tenn. census in the HH of Stephen D. Bradsher.

WW I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, Fayette Co., Tenn.
Thaddie Miles Bradsher, age 27, born 25 June 1889, Oakland, Tenn.
Home address: Oakland, Tenn., wife & one child
Height: Medium, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dar

1920 Fayette Co., Tenn. census, dist 8, entry 180/180
Bradsher, T. M. age 30, born Tenn.
Dora, wife age 27, born Tenn.
Eula Elizabeth, dau. age 4

1930 Fayette Co., Tenn. census
Bradsher, Thad M. age 40, married when 25
Dora B., wife age 38, married when 23
Eula E., dau. age 14 		BRADSHER, Thadeus Miles (I120360)
 
115609 Thaddie, age 20, is listed as son on the 1910 Fayette Co., Tenn. census in the HH of Stephen D. Bradsher.

WW I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, Fayette Co., Tenn.
Thaddie Miles Bradsher, age 27, born 25 June 1889, Oakland, Tenn.
Home address: Oakland, Tenn., wife & one child
Height: Medium, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dar

1920 Fayette Co., Tenn. census, dist 8, entry 180/180
Bradsher, T. M. age 30, born Tenn.
Dora, wife age 27, born Tenn.
Eula Elizabeth, dau. age 4

1930 Fayette Co., Tenn. census
Bradsher, Thad M. age 40, married when 25
Dora B., wife age 38, married when 23
Eula E., dau. age 14 		BRADSHER, Thadeus Miles (I120360)
 
115610 Thaddie, age 20, is listed as son on the 1910 Fayette Co., Tenn. census in the HH of Stephen D. Bradsher.

WW I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, Fayette Co., Tenn.
Thaddie Miles Bradsher, age 27, born 25 June 1889, Oakland, Tenn.
Home address: Oakland, Tenn., wife & one child
Height: Medium, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dar

1920 Fayette Co., Tenn. census, dist 8, entry 180/180
Bradsher, T. M. age 30, born Tenn.
Dora, wife age 27, born Tenn.
Eula Elizabeth, dau. age 4

1930 Fayette Co., Tenn. census
Bradsher, Thad M. age 40, married when 25
Dora B., wife age 38, married when 23
Eula E., dau. age 14 		BRADSHER, Thadeus Miles (I120360)
 
115611 Thaddie, age 20, is listed as son on the 1910 Fayette Co., Tenn. census in the HH of Stephen D. Bradsher.

WW I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, Fayette Co., Tenn.
Thaddie Miles Bradsher, age 27, born 25 June 1889, Oakland, Tenn.
Home address: Oakland, Tenn., wife & one child
Height: Medium, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dar

1920 Fayette Co., Tenn. census, dist 8, entry 180/180
Bradsher, T. M. age 30, born Tenn.
Dora, wife age 27, born Tenn.
Eula Elizabeth, dau. age 4

1930 Fayette Co., Tenn. census
Bradsher, Thad M. age 40, married when 25
Dora B., wife age 38, married when 23
Eula E., dau. age 14 		BRADSHER, Thadeus Miles (I120360)
 
115612 Thaddie, age 20, is listed as son on the 1910 Fayette Co., Tenn. census in the HH of Stephen D. Bradsher.

WW I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, Fayette Co., Tenn.
Thaddie Miles Bradsher, age 27, born 25 June 1889, Oakland, Tenn.
Home address: Oakland, Tenn., wife & one child
Height: Medium, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Dar

1920 Fayette Co., Tenn. census, dist 8, entry 180/180
Bradsher, T. M. age 30, born Tenn.
Dora, wife age 27, born Tenn.
Eula Elizabeth, dau. age 4

1930 Fayette Co., Tenn. census
Bradsher, Thad M. age 40, married when 25
Dora B., wife age 38, married when 23
Eula E., dau. age 14 		BRADSHER, Thadeus Miles (I120360)
 
115613 Thankful Ford is a widow and Charles Nott is a widower at the time of
this marriage. 		Family F4726
 
115614 Thanks for contacting me again.

I, too, have seen the claim that Robertson STAFFORD, born 5 JAN 1777 (known to be the patriarch of the Kernersville, NC STAFFORDs) supposedly was born in Delaware (rather than in North Carolina as is evidenced below)and is thought to be the son of Zadoc STAFFORD, born between 1756 and 1758 in Delaware.

The trouble I have with that claim is that a "Zadoc Stafford" is listed in the 1790 Caroline County, Maryland census, who appears to be the same Zadock STAFFORD who some claim to be the father of Robertson, b 1777. I think, for reasons stated below, that Zadoc's 1790 Caroline census listing coupled with an 1850 North Carolina census listing for Robertson, b 1777, casts considerable doubt on the claim that Zadoc (b 1756-1758) was, in fact, Robertson's father. Until I see documented evidence to support that claim, I will continue to lean to the belief that Robertson's father more likely was John Stafford, b 1756.

For example, the "Zadock" cited in the 1790 Caroline County Census lists only one male living in his (Zadock/Zadoc's) household. That male apparently was Zadoc(k), himself. No other males are listed. That "Zadock" is believed to have been Zadoc, the son of Henry STAFFORD (b abt 1725 - d June 1776 in Sussex, DE).

If this "Zadock/Zadoc" was the real father of Robertson STAFFORD, b Jan. 5, 1777 -- who would have been no more than 13 or 14 years old in 1790 -- then why aren't any more males (other than "Zadock") listed in Zadock/Zadoc's household? If Robertson, b. 1777 was, in fact, Zadoc(k)'s son, then it stands to reason that Robertson, at the age of 13 or 14, would have been living with Zadoc(k) -- as were others in Zadoc(k)'s family (all females). As you well know, back in those days male family members were sorely needed to help their families survive. The fact that Zadoc does not appear in the 1800 or 1810 Delaware or North Carolina listings appears to cast further doubt on the Zadoc-Robertson relationship.

I am informed by another STAFFORD researcher (Dave Teague, in whom I place great trust) that Robertson, b. 1777, apparently informed the 1850 census Forsyth County enumerator (as is noted on Robertson's census listing) that he, Robertson, had been born in North Carolina (not in Delaware). Dave reasons that Robertson surely would have known where he was born.

I should add that the evidence also shows that Robertson, b 1777 probably is the "Robt. Stafford" listed in the 1810 Guilford County, NC census. This "Robt. Stafford" disappears from the Guilford County censuses after 1810. It is in 1810 that ROBERTSON, b 1777, first appears in the Stokes County census. He continues to be listed in 1820, 1830 and 1840 Stokes County censuses and finally in the 1850 census for Forsyth County after it was formed from the southern half of Stokes.

If Robertson was (as stated in the Forsyth County, NC 1850 census) born in NC, then John Stafford, b 1756 (who, the evidence suggests, was in Guilford County, North Carolina circa 1780 or before and is known to be the patriarch of the "South Fork STAFFORDs", Forsyth County, NC) seems, in Dave Teague's and my view, to be the only reasonable candidate at present for being Robertson's father. Accordingly, until I see documented evidence to support the claim that Zadoc was Robertson's father, I will continue to lean to the belief that his father more likely was John Stafford, b 1756.

In trying almost daily for many years to solve the puzzle concerning who were the ancestors of John STAFFORD, b 1756 (as well as determining if he positively was the father of Robertson, b 1777), I have been working on two separate STAFFORD lines in which the name "Robertson Stafford" appears. Early on, both of these lines lived close to each other in Dorchester County, MD. The earliest known ancestors of one of these lines was William STAFFORD, b circa 1660 and/or his son, John, b circa 1710. So far, I haven't found any direct connection between our John STAFFORD, b 1756, and the descendants of William STAFFORD, b circa 1660 and/or his son, John, b circa 1710.

The earliest known member of the other line (from which Zadoc, born 1756 - 1758 descends) is Henry STAFFORD, b abt 1700. To date, however, I've found no generational connection between these two lines, even though I've found land parcels, e.g., "Stafford's Outlett" which, over the years, were owned by members of each line. The puzzle: The "STAFFORD owner/seller" did not buy or sell the parcel to a member of the other STAFFORD line. Apparently, the parcels apparently were sold by a STAFFORD family member to non-STAFFORDs in the area who later sold it to a STAFFORD in the other line.

I am trying to find out if Henry STAFFORD, b circa 1700, also may have been a son or grandson of William (and, thus, a brother or cousin of John) -- or, if William had other sons who might have been the father or grandfather of my ancestor, John, b 1756.

So far, I've only been able to tie one child (John, b circa 1683)and many of John's descendants to William. It certainly seems reasonable -- since he outlived John -- that William had other children. In support of this assumption, the inventory of the estate of John Stafford, b circa 1703 - died prior to Feb. 20, 1750 (who was a son of John, b circa 1683, and grandson of William)was filed on 14 Feb 1752 by Elenor (Elinor) Stafford, his wife. Sureties were HENRY STAFFORD and JOHN TRICE. It is interesting to note that the name "Henry" does not appear anywhere in William's line, including the line of his son, John. It is therefore assumed that "Henry", the surety for John's estate, may have been a cousin or close friend of John, b circa 1703 -- possibly the Henry, born 1700, who was the father of Henry STAFFORD, b abt 1725 -- the father of Zadoc noted above.

As stated above, it is noted that both William/John's line and Henry's line have individuals named "Robertson STAFFORD" (the same name as is the patriarch of the "Kernersville STAFFORDs" -- who, in turn, is believed to be a son of my ancestor, John STAFFORD, b 1756). Hopefully, by locating other STAFFORD lines which lived in Dorchester County, MD, and Sussex County, Delaware between 1675 and 1775, we may be able eventually to tie all the STAFFORD lines together.

If you have any documented proof of Zadoc's paternal relationship to Robertson, b 1777, I would be delighted to see it. I also would be extremely interested in learning what happened to Robertson Stafford, b 1760 who was a brother of Zadoc. I have tracked him until he was discharged from Revolutionary War service in 1782. The last entry in his service record states "Sick in hospital Dec. 28, 1783". Presumably, the hospital was located in or near Dorchester County, MD, or in Sussex County, Delaware. Did he survive that hospitalization? If so, what became of him after he was discharged from the hospital. Any info you have re ANY of the above would be appreciated.

Regards,

Tom Stafford





Research this website...has Stafford/Robison marriage and from MD to NC
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pariann&id=I2588

Check headstone information...for month of birth...January or February.

1850 NC Census, Forsyth Co., August 17, 1850, p. 226-a & b:
388/399
Roberson STAFFORD, Sr., 70y m farmer REV: $700
Hannah, 66y f
Roberson STAFFORD, Jr., 30y m farmer b NC
Elizabeth J., 27y f b NC
Elias H., 2y m b NC
Ami J. C., 21y f b NC

It appears that Roberson STAFFORD may have been married to another woman before Hannah. There are several Staffords in the 1850 NC Census, Guilfo rd Co. that would be about the right ages to be his children by a first marriage.
Isaac STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 258
Frederick STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 333
Nathan STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 333
John B. STAFFORD, Guilford Co., North Division, p. 391

Much more research is required!

EXTENSIVE WEBSITE OF ROBESON FAMILY WITH NC TIES:
http://www.thekingsmeadow.com/Robeson.htm
--------------------
There is a William STAFFORD b July 1770 in Caswell Co., NC that married a Sally Johnston on 15 Aug 1793. Sally was b June 6, ???? and died J ul 1829 in Jackson Co., TN. William died 1850 in Jackson Co., TN.

Research the following interment: Is this another child of Roberson Staff ord and Hannah Johnson? No, dau of Doughty and Elizabeth Stockton.

Interment Record for STAMPS Stafford
Name: STAMPS Stafford
Born: 18 Jul 1808
Died or Buried: 16 Jan 1860
Buried: Muddy Creek
County/State: Forsyth, NC
Notes: Martha P. (is this his wife?)
SOURCE:http://userdb.rootsweb.com/cemeteries/cgi-bin/cemetery.cgi?id=3 853 08&database=Cemetery%20Records&return_to=http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ce mete ries/&submitter_id=
Notes: Martha P.
See: http://www.tyler.net/wstafford/wayaft.htm for more information on th is line.

Per will of Doughty STOCKTON, dated Dec 26, 1852 and probabted June 18 56 in Forsyth Co., NC
Martha P. STAMPS was the dau of Doughty Stockton and Elizabeth

Research this website...has Stafford/Robison marriage and from MD to NC
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pariann&id=I2588

Check headstone information...for month of birth...January or February.
 		STAFFORD, Robertson Sr. (I34681)
 
115615 Thanks for contacting me again.

I, too, have seen the claim that Robertson STAFFORD, born 5 JAN 1777 (known to be the patriarch of the Kernersville, NC STAFFORDs) supposedly was born in Delaware (rather than in North Carolina as is evidenced below)and is thought to be the son of Zadoc STAFFORD, born between 1756 and 1758 in Delaware.

The trouble I have with that claim is that a "Zadoc Stafford" is listed in the 1790 Caroline County, Maryland census, who appears to be the same Zadock STAFFORD who some claim to be the father of Robertson, b 1777. I think, for reasons stated below, that Zadoc's 1790 Caroline census listing coupled with an 1850 North Carolina census listing for Robertson, b 1777, casts considerable doubt on the claim that Zadoc (b 1756-1758) was, in fact, Robertson's father. Until I see documented evidence to support that claim, I will continue to lean to the belief that Robertson's father more likely was John Stafford, b 1756.

For example, the "Zadock" cited in the 1790 Caroline County Census lists only one male living in his (Zadock/Zadoc's) household. That male apparently was Zadoc(k), himself. No other males are listed. That "Zadock" is believed to have been Zadoc, the son of Henry STAFFORD (b abt 1725 - d June 1776 in Sussex, DE).

If this "Zadock/Zadoc" was the real father of Robertson STAFFORD, b Jan. 5, 1777 -- who would have been no more than 13 or 14 years old in 1790 -- then why aren't any more males (other than "Zadock") listed in Zadock/Zadoc's household? If Robertson, b. 1777 was, in fact, Zadoc(k)'s son, then it stands to reason that Robertson, at the age of 13 or 14, would have been living with Zadoc(k) -- as were others in Zadoc(k)'s family (all females). As you well know, back in those days male family members were sorely needed to help their families survive. The fact that Zadoc does not appear in the 1800 or 1810 Delaware or North Carolina listings appears to cast further doubt on the Zadoc-Robertson relationship.

I am informed by another STAFFORD researcher (Dave Teague, in whom I place great trust) that Robertson, b. 1777, apparently informed the 1850 census Forsyth County enumerator (as is noted on Robertson's census listing) that he, Robertson, had been born in North Carolina (not in Delaware). Dave reasons that Robertson surely would have known where he was born.

I should add that the evidence also shows that Robertson, b 1777 probably is the "Robt. Stafford" listed in the 1810 Guilford County, NC census. This "Robt. Stafford" disappears from the Guilford County censuses after 1810. It is in 1810 that ROBERTSON, b 1777, first appears in the Stokes County census. He continues to be listed in 1820, 1830 and 1840 Stokes County censuses and finally in the 1850 census for Forsyth County after it was formed from the southern half of Stokes.

If Robertson was (as stated in the Forsyth County, NC 1850 census) born in NC, then John Stafford, b 1756 (who, the evidence suggests, was in Guilford County, North Carolina circa 1780 or before and is known to be the patriarch of the "South Fork STAFFORDs", Forsyth County, NC) seems, in Dave Teague's and my view, to be the only reasonable candidate at present for being Robertson's father. Accordingly, until I see documented evidence to support the claim that Zadoc was Robertson's father, I will continue to lean to the belief that his father more likely was John Stafford, b 1756.

In trying almost daily for many years to solve the puzzle concerning who were the ancestors of John STAFFORD, b 1756 (as well as determining if he positively was the father of Robertson, b 1777), I have been working on two separate STAFFORD lines in which the name "Robertson Stafford" appears. Early on, both of these lines lived close to each other in Dorchester County, MD. The earliest known ancestors of one of these lines was William STAFFORD, b circa 1660 and/or his son, John, b circa 1710. So far, I haven't found any direct connection between our John STAFFORD, b 1756, and the descendants of William STAFFORD, b circa 1660 and/or his son, John, b circa 1710.

The earliest known member of the other line (from which Zadoc, born 1756 - 1758 descends) is Henry STAFFORD, b abt 1700. To date, however, I've found no generational connection between these two lines, even though I've found land parcels, e.g., "Stafford's Outlett" which, over the years, were owned by members of each line. The puzzle: The "STAFFORD owner/seller" did not buy or sell the parcel to a member of the other STAFFORD line. Apparently, the parcels apparently were sold by a STAFFORD family member to non-STAFFORDs in the area who later sold it to a STAFFORD in the other line.

I am trying to find out if Henry STAFFORD, b circa 1700, also may have been a son or grandson of William (and, thus, a brother or cousin of John) -- or, if William had other sons who might have been the father or grandfather of my ancestor, John, b 1756.

So far, I've only been able to tie one child (John, b circa 1683)and many of John's descendants to William. It certainly seems reasonable -- since he outlived John -- that William had other children. In support of this assumption, the inventory of the estate of John Stafford, b circa 1703 - died prior to Feb. 20, 1750 (who was a son of John, b circa 1683, and grandson of William)was filed on 14 Feb 1752 by Elenor (Elinor) Stafford, his wife. Sureties were HENRY STAFFORD and JOHN TRICE. It is interesting to note that the name "Henry" does not appear anywhere in William's line, including the line of his son, John. It is therefore assumed that "Henry", the surety for John's estate, may have been a cousin or close friend of John, b circa 1703 -- possibly the Henry, born 1700, who was the father of Henry STAFFORD, b abt 1725 -- the father of Zadoc noted above.

As stated above, it is noted that both William/John's line and Henry's line have individuals named "Robertson STAFFORD" (the same name as is the patriarch of the "Kernersville STAFFORDs" -- who, in turn, is believed to be a son of my ancestor, John STAFFORD, b 1756). Hopefully, by locating other STAFFORD lines which lived in Dorchester County, MD, and Sussex County, Delaware between 1675 and 1775, we may be able eventually to tie all the STAFFORD lines together.

If you have any documented proof of Zadoc's paternal relationship to Robertson, b 1777, I would be delighted to see it. I also would be extremely interested in learning what happened to Robertson Stafford, b 1760 who was a brother of Zadoc. I have tracked him until he was discharged from Revolutionary War service in 1782. The last entry in his service record states "Sick in hospital Dec. 28, 1783". Presumably, the hospital was located in or near Dorchester County, MD, or in Sussex County, Delaware. Did he survive that hospitalization? If so, what became of him after he was discharged from the hospital. Any info you have re ANY of the above would be appreciated.

Regards,

Tom Stafford





Research this website...has Stafford/Robison marriage and from MD to NC
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pariann&id=I2588

Check headstone information...for month of birth...January or February.

1850 NC Census, Forsyth Co., August 17, 1850, p. 226-a & b:
388/399
Roberson STAFFORD, Sr., 70y m farmer REV: $700
Hannah, 66y f
Roberson STAFFORD, Jr., 30y m farmer b NC
Elizabeth J., 27y f b NC
Elias H., 2y m b NC
Ami J. C., 21y f b NC

It appears that Roberson STAFFORD may have been married to another woman before Hannah. There are several Staffords in the 1850 NC Census, Guilfo rd Co. that would be about the right ages to be his children by a first marriage.
Isaac STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 258
Frederick STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 333
Nathan STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 333
John B. STAFFORD, Guilford Co., North Division, p. 391

Much more research is required!

EXTENSIVE WEBSITE OF ROBESON FAMILY WITH NC TIES:
http://www.thekingsmeadow.com/Robeson.htm
--------------------
There is a William STAFFORD b July 1770 in Caswell Co., NC that married a Sally Johnston on 15 Aug 1793. Sally was b June 6, ???? and died J ul 1829 in Jackson Co., TN. William died 1850 in Jackson Co., TN.

Research the following interment: Is this another child of Roberson Staff ord and Hannah Johnson? No, dau of Doughty and Elizabeth Stockton.

Interment Record for STAMPS Stafford
Name: STAMPS Stafford
Born: 18 Jul 1808
Died or Buried: 16 Jan 1860
Buried: Muddy Creek
County/State: Forsyth, NC
Notes: Martha P. (is this his wife?)
SOURCE:http://userdb.rootsweb.com/cemeteries/cgi-bin/cemetery.cgi?id=3 853 08&database=Cemetery%20Records&return_to=http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ce mete ries/&submitter_id=
Notes: Martha P.
See: http://www.tyler.net/wstafford/wayaft.htm for more information on th is line.

Per will of Doughty STOCKTON, dated Dec 26, 1852 and probabted June 18 56 in Forsyth Co., NC
Martha P. STAMPS was the dau of Doughty Stockton and Elizabeth

Research this website...has Stafford/Robison marriage and from MD to NC
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pariann&id=I2588

Check headstone information...for month of birth...January or February.
 		STAFFORD, Robertson Sr. (I34681)
 
115616 Thanks for contacting me again.

I, too, have seen the claim that Robertson STAFFORD, born 5 JAN 1777 (known to be the patriarch of the Kernersville, NC STAFFORDs) supposedly was born in Delaware (rather than in North Carolina as is evidenced below)and is thought to be the son of Zadoc STAFFORD, born between 1756 and 1758 in Delaware.

The trouble I have with that claim is that a "Zadoc Stafford" is listed in the 1790 Caroline County, Maryland census, who appears to be the same Zadock STAFFORD who some claim to be the father of Robertson, b 1777. I think, for reasons stated below, that Zadoc's 1790 Caroline census listing coupled with an 1850 North Carolina census listing for Robertson, b 1777, casts considerable doubt on the claim that Zadoc (b 1756-1758) was, in fact, Robertson's father. Until I see documented evidence to support that claim, I will continue to lean to the belief that Robertson's father more likely was John Stafford, b 1756.

For example, the "Zadock" cited in the 1790 Caroline County Census lists only one male living in his (Zadock/Zadoc's) household. That male apparently was Zadoc(k), himself. No other males are listed. That "Zadock" is believed to have been Zadoc, the son of Henry STAFFORD (b abt 1725 - d June 1776 in Sussex, DE).

If this "Zadock/Zadoc" was the real father of Robertson STAFFORD, b Jan. 5, 1777 -- who would have been no more than 13 or 14 years old in 1790 -- then why aren't any more males (other than "Zadock") listed in Zadock/Zadoc's household? If Robertson, b. 1777 was, in fact, Zadoc(k)'s son, then it stands to reason that Robertson, at the age of 13 or 14, would have been living with Zadoc(k) -- as were others in Zadoc(k)'s family (all females). As you well know, back in those days male family members were sorely needed to help their families survive. The fact that Zadoc does not appear in the 1800 or 1810 Delaware or North Carolina listings appears to cast further doubt on the Zadoc-Robertson relationship.

I am informed by another STAFFORD researcher (Dave Teague, in whom I place great trust) that Robertson, b. 1777, apparently informed the 1850 census Forsyth County enumerator (as is noted on Robertson's census listing) that he, Robertson, had been born in North Carolina (not in Delaware). Dave reasons that Robertson surely would have known where he was born.

I should add that the evidence also shows that Robertson, b 1777 probably is the "Robt. Stafford" listed in the 1810 Guilford County, NC census. This "Robt. Stafford" disappears from the Guilford County censuses after 1810. It is in 1810 that ROBERTSON, b 1777, first appears in the Stokes County census. He continues to be listed in 1820, 1830 and 1840 Stokes County censuses and finally in the 1850 census for Forsyth County after it was formed from the southern half of Stokes.

If Robertson was (as stated in the Forsyth County, NC 1850 census) born in NC, then John Stafford, b 1756 (who, the evidence suggests, was in Guilford County, North Carolina circa 1780 or before and is known to be the patriarch of the "South Fork STAFFORDs", Forsyth County, NC) seems, in Dave Teague's and my view, to be the only reasonable candidate at present for being Robertson's father. Accordingly, until I see documented evidence to support the claim that Zadoc was Robertson's father, I will continue to lean to the belief that his father more likely was John Stafford, b 1756.

In trying almost daily for many years to solve the puzzle concerning who were the ancestors of John STAFFORD, b 1756 (as well as determining if he positively was the father of Robertson, b 1777), I have been working on two separate STAFFORD lines in which the name "Robertson Stafford" appears. Early on, both of these lines lived close to each other in Dorchester County, MD. The earliest known ancestors of one of these lines was William STAFFORD, b circa 1660 and/or his son, John, b circa 1710. So far, I haven't found any direct connection between our John STAFFORD, b 1756, and the descendants of William STAFFORD, b circa 1660 and/or his son, John, b circa 1710.

The earliest known member of the other line (from which Zadoc, born 1756 - 1758 descends) is Henry STAFFORD, b abt 1700. To date, however, I've found no generational connection between these two lines, even though I've found land parcels, e.g., "Stafford's Outlett" which, over the years, were owned by members of each line. The puzzle: The "STAFFORD owner/seller" did not buy or sell the parcel to a member of the other STAFFORD line. Apparently, the parcels apparently were sold by a STAFFORD family member to non-STAFFORDs in the area who later sold it to a STAFFORD in the other line.

I am trying to find out if Henry STAFFORD, b circa 1700, also may have been a son or grandson of William (and, thus, a brother or cousin of John) -- or, if William had other sons who might have been the father or grandfather of my ancestor, John, b 1756.

So far, I've only been able to tie one child (John, b circa 1683)and many of John's descendants to William. It certainly seems reasonable -- since he outlived John -- that William had other children. In support of this assumption, the inventory of the estate of John Stafford, b circa 1703 - died prior to Feb. 20, 1750 (who was a son of John, b circa 1683, and grandson of William)was filed on 14 Feb 1752 by Elenor (Elinor) Stafford, his wife. Sureties were HENRY STAFFORD and JOHN TRICE. It is interesting to note that the name "Henry" does not appear anywhere in William's line, including the line of his son, John. It is therefore assumed that "Henry", the surety for John's estate, may have been a cousin or close friend of John, b circa 1703 -- possibly the Henry, born 1700, who was the father of Henry STAFFORD, b abt 1725 -- the father of Zadoc noted above.

As stated above, it is noted that both William/John's line and Henry's line have individuals named "Robertson STAFFORD" (the same name as is the patriarch of the "Kernersville STAFFORDs" -- who, in turn, is believed to be a son of my ancestor, John STAFFORD, b 1756). Hopefully, by locating other STAFFORD lines which lived in Dorchester County, MD, and Sussex County, Delaware between 1675 and 1775, we may be able eventually to tie all the STAFFORD lines together.

If you have any documented proof of Zadoc's paternal relationship to Robertson, b 1777, I would be delighted to see it. I also would be extremely interested in learning what happened to Robertson Stafford, b 1760 who was a brother of Zadoc. I have tracked him until he was discharged from Revolutionary War service in 1782. The last entry in his service record states "Sick in hospital Dec. 28, 1783". Presumably, the hospital was located in or near Dorchester County, MD, or in Sussex County, Delaware. Did he survive that hospitalization? If so, what became of him after he was discharged from the hospital. Any info you have re ANY of the above would be appreciated.

Regards,

Tom Stafford





Research this website...has Stafford/Robison marriage and from MD to NC
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pariann&id=I2588

Check headstone information...for month of birth...January or February.

1850 NC Census, Forsyth Co., August 17, 1850, p. 226-a & b:
388/399
Roberson STAFFORD, Sr., 70y m farmer REV: $700
Hannah, 66y f
Roberson STAFFORD, Jr., 30y m farmer b NC
Elizabeth J., 27y f b NC
Elias H., 2y m b NC
Ami J. C., 21y f b NC

It appears that Roberson STAFFORD may have been married to another woman before Hannah. There are several Staffords in the 1850 NC Census, Guilfo rd Co. that would be about the right ages to be his children by a first marriage.
Isaac STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 258
Frederick STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 333
Nathan STAFFORD, Guilford Co., Southern Division, p. 333
John B. STAFFORD, Guilford Co., North Division, p. 391

Much more research is required!

EXTENSIVE WEBSITE OF ROBESON FAMILY WITH NC TIES:
http://www.thekingsmeadow.com/Robeson.htm
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There is a William STAFFORD b July 1770 in Caswell Co., NC that married a Sally Johnston on 15 Aug 1793. Sally was b June 6, ???? and died J ul 1829 in Jackson Co., TN. William died 1850 in Jackson Co., TN.

Research the following interment: Is this another child of Roberson Staff ord and Hannah Johnson? No, dau of Doughty and Elizabeth Stockton.

Interment Record for STAMPS Stafford
Name: STAMPS Stafford
Born: 18 Jul 1808
Died or Buried: 16 Jan 1860
Buried: Muddy Creek
County/State: Forsyth, NC
Notes: Martha P. (is this his wife?)
SOURCE:http://userdb.rootsweb.com/cemeteries/cgi-bin/cemetery.cgi?id=3 853 08&database=Cemetery%20Records&return_to=http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ce mete ries/&submitter_id=
Notes: Martha P.
See: http://www.tyler.net/wstafford/wayaft.htm for more information on th is line.

Per will of Doughty STOCKTON, dated Dec 26, 1852 and probabted June 18 56 in Forsyth Co., NC
Martha P. STAMPS was the dau of Doughty Stockton and Elizabeth

Research this website...has Stafford/Robison marriage and from MD to NC
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pariann&id=I2588

Check headstone information...for month of birth...January or February.
 		STAFFORD, Robertson Sr. (I34681)
 
115617 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115618 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115619 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115620 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115621 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115622 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115623 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115624 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115625 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115626 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115627 That Elizabeth Stover, widow, was of high courage and tenacity is shown by the records of the General Court of Massachusetts. Her home at the Neck was in an Indian-haunted region, and from 1688 to 1712 the Indian wars made life hazardous for the families there. Elizabeth Stover, being of stern stuff, did not leave her home fort readily, but finally she was obliged to yield to fate, as the following letter petition shows:

"Feb 26 1695/6 - James Convers in behalf of Elizabeth Stover petitioned the General Court saying that said widow in the beginning of the present was lost her husband and she with much difficulty and charge maintained her fort at Cape Nadick about two years. But in the year (1691) she was neglected, her neighbors left her, her sons removed, she was forced to quit the (then) best fort in the Eastern parts which was within one week seized by the Enemy; her houses one of stone and the other of wood within the walls burnt, during the time of her abode there she was very ready and forward to supply soldiers with beef and other provisions upon the march and otherwise as need required. She obtained a ticket from your Petitioner and other commanders for her disbursements and had a debenture signed to the Treasurer for fifteen pounds and seven schillings (according to the best of my remembrance) sent to her son-in-law of Scituate, and her sd. son lost it by the way. The books have been searched and no payment thereof found. She hath made as many journeys up to Boston with a man she hired to come with her (about it) as cost her above three pounds in money, and always met with disappointment, though our late honeored Govr promised she should be paid tet she being weary left the matter to your Petitioner." (The Court voted to pay her 15 pounds 18 schillings)

Will of Elizabeth Stover, Probate Court, Plymouth, MA

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. The Seventh day of December in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord, George, by the grace of God of Great Brittan, France, and Ireland, Defender of the faith & c. Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fourteen;

I ELIZABETH STOVER of SCITTUATE in the County of Plymouth in the Provice of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, Spinster; Being of weak body but of sound memory; calling to mind my mortality, & the uncertainty of my Life, I do make & ordain this my Last Will and Testament In manner & form following, hereby revoking & making null & void all former Will or Wills by me made either by word or writing, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.

First & principally I give & recomment my Soul into the hands of God yet gave it & my body to the earth to be buried after a Decent & Christian manner at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter named. - And as touching such worldly estate as the Lord hath blessed me with, I do give & bequeath & dispense of the same in manner following.

Imprimiss: I give & bequeath unto my son JOHN STOVER the Summ of twenty & three pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son DEPENDANCE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son JOSIAH STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my son GEORGE STOVER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH WALFOOT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter SARAH LANCASTER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter DEBORAH SAWYER the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter MARY WANTON the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give & bequeath unto my daughter HANNAH BRYANT the summ of twenty & three pounds in Silver money at Eight shillings an ounce.

Item. I give unto Phebie, my Negro woman slave, her freedom at my death, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid her by my Executors at the end of one month after my decease. Item. I give unto my said negro woman all her wearing cloths, together with the bed she lyeth on, and the bed stead & clothing which belongs to it.

Item, I give unto Jonathan my Negro Lad, the Son of Phebie my negro woman, his freedom at my decease: Item I give unto the lad Jonathan all his wareing cloths, the bed whereon he lyeth and the clothing belonging to it, my Gun, and ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce to be paid him by my Executor when he shall arrive to the age of twenty and one years.

Item. I give unto Jerrusha my Negro Girl the Daughter of Phebie my negro woman her freedom at my decease; Item I give the sd Jerusha her wareing cloths, & ten pounds in silver money at eight shillings an ounce, to be paid unto her by my Executor when she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years.
 		NORTON, Elizabeth (I25256)
 
115628 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

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That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115629 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

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That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115630 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

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That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115631 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

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That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115632 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

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That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115633 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

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That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115634 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115635 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115636 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115637 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115638 That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.

-- MERGED NOTE ------------

That J. B. Stafford is J. Bird Stafford could use a little more proof.
Listed Bird J. Stafford, a farmer with wife Jeanett. Only child still living. 		STAFFORD, James Bird (I68997)
 
115639 Thayer S., age 6, is listed as son on the 1900 Smith Co., Tenn. census in the HH of John B. & Elenora K. Wilson. WILSON, Thayer S. (I119812)
 
115640 Thayer S., age 6, is listed as son on the 1900 Smith Co., Tenn. census in the HH of John B. & Elenora K. Wilson. WILSON, Thayer S. (I119812)
 
115641 Thayer S., age 6, is listed as son on the 1900 Smith Co., Tenn. census in the HH of John B. & Elenora K. Wilson. WILSON, Thayer S. (I119812)
 
115642 Thayer S., age 6, is listed as son on the 1900 Smith Co., Tenn. census in the HH of John B. & Elenora K. Wilson. WILSON, Thayer S. (I119812)
 
115643 Thayer S., age 6, is listed as son on the 1900 Smith Co., Tenn. census in the HH of John B. & Elenora K. Wilson. WILSON, Thayer S. (I119812)
 
115644 Thayer S., age 6, is listed as son on the 1900 Smith Co., Tenn. census in the HH of John B. & Elenora K. Wilson. WILSON, Thayer S. (I119812)
 
115645 The 1790 Federal Census for New Hampshire shows Thaddeus Nott living in
Cheshire County, Acworth Town. The census lists one male of age >= 16
(himself) and 3 females (ages not given).

Family tradition holds that the children of Thomas and Prudence Nott were
born in Vermont, although the IGI shows their birthplace as New Hampshire.
In fact, the 1790 Federal Census shows Thomas and son Thaddeus living in
Cheshire Co., NH, which borders the present day state of Vermont across
the Connecticut River. 		NOTT, Thadeus (I15935)
 
115646 The 1790 Federal Census for New Hampshire shows Thaddeus Nott living in
Cheshire County, Acworth Town. The census lists one male of age >= 16
(himself) and 3 females (ages not given).

Family tradition holds that the children of Thomas and Prudence Nott were
born in Vermont, although the IGI shows their birthplace as New Hampshire.
In fact, the 1790 Federal Census shows Thomas and son Thaddeus living in
Cheshire Co., NH, which borders the present day state of Vermont across
the Connecticut River. 		NOTT, Thadeus (I15935)
 
115647 The 1790 Federal Census for New Hampshire shows Thaddeus Nott living in
Cheshire County, Acworth Town. The census lists one male of age >= 16
(himself) and 3 females (ages not given).

Family tradition holds that the children of Thomas and Prudence Nott were
born in Vermont, although the IGI shows their birthplace as New Hampshire.
In fact, the 1790 Federal Census shows Thomas and son Thaddeus living in
Cheshire Co., NH, which borders the present day state of Vermont across
the Connecticut River. 		NOTT, Thadeus (I15935)
 
115648 The 1790 Federal Census for New Hampshire shows Thaddeus Nott living in
Cheshire County, Acworth Town. The census lists one male of age >= 16
(himself) and 3 females (ages not given).

Family tradition holds that the children of Thomas and Prudence Nott were
born in Vermont, although the IGI shows their birthplace as New Hampshire.
In fact, the 1790 Federal Census shows Thomas and son Thaddeus living in
Cheshire Co., NH, which borders the present day state of Vermont across
the Connecticut River. 		NOTT, Thadeus (I15935)
 
115649 The 1790 Federal Census for New Hampshire shows Thaddeus Nott living in
Cheshire County, Acworth Town. The census lists one male of age >= 16
(himself) and 3 females (ages not given).

Family tradition holds that the children of Thomas and Prudence Nott were
born in Vermont, although the IGI shows their birthplace as New Hampshire.
In fact, the 1790 Federal Census shows Thomas and son Thaddeus living in
Cheshire Co., NH, which borders the present day state of Vermont across
the Connecticut River. 		NOTT, Thadeus (I15935)
 
115650 The 1790 Rowan County, NC census ( Salisbury District) lists Jacob Sheets as "head of household", entry # 369. He also is listed (entry #369) as head of household in the 1790 US census for Rowan County:
Free white males- 16 yrs and up: 1 (Jacob)
Free white males under 16 yrs: 2 (Andrew & David)
Free white females-all ages: 1 (Catherine Fouts Sheets)

Jacob's Will, signed on May 2, 1818 in Rowan (now Davie) County reads as follows:

"In the name of God amen. I Jacob Sheets of the county of Rowan in the state of North Carolina being very sick and weak but of perfect mind and memory do this Second day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen, make and publish this my last will and testament in the manner and form as follows, first after all my just Debts are satisfied I leave and bequeath to my Beloved Wife Mary her maintenance during her Lifetime out of myEstate. Secondly I leave and Bequeath to my son David Twenty five dollars to be raised out of my Estate. Thirdly I leave and Bequeath to my daughter Polly Chesher twenty five dollars to be raised out of my Estate. Also I leave to my daughter Nancy, Two Hundred & fifty dollars to be raised out of my estate and my will and testament is after the Decease of my Beloved wife for all my Lands Negoes and Movable Property to be sold by my Executor and the Money Collected and Equally Divided between my Three youngest Children Marguaret, Jacob and Nancy. Also I make and ordain Mack Crumb and William Potts sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament in witness whereof I the said Jacob Sheets have hereto set my hand and seal.

John Phillips "X" (His Mark)
Azariah Pack Jacob Sheets Seal

Jacob's Will was not probated until 1873. The following appears in the Davie County, NC Estates Records).

"David Call, having been duly sworn before H.B. Howard, Judge of Probate, said that Jacob Sheets late of Rowan County in the Territory now in Davie County is dead; that he left a last will and testament naming Marck (?) and William Potts his executors, both now dead. That David Call is the husband of Elizabeth Call, one of Jacob's heirs; that the value of the estate appears to be about five thousand dollars; that other heirs are Jacob Sheets, Jr, of Lewisville; Minerva, wife of Coleman Foster, and Nathan Call are entitled as heirs of the devises Margaret Call, formerly Margaret Sheets. Sworn and subscribed before me this 1 November, 1873."

It is noted in the February Session 1801- Minutes of the Court that Elizabeth Hall, a baseborn child, aged 3 years, bound till 18 years of age to Jacob Sheets, Master to comply with the law.

Info on wives & marriages supplied by Violet Carter ([email protected]) and Ann S. Bernard. 		SHEETS, Jacob , Sr. (I86140)
 

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