There were additional court orders recorded in the (Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1685 - 1687. There are recorded on page 83, and dated the 1st of June 1687.
"Whereas John Battalile (BAT-1) who lately marryed Cathereine (TA-6), one of the Daughters of Mr. Robert Taliaferro ( TA-2) decd. made humble suit to this court to be possessed with all & singular the Estate of his said Wife in the hands of Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) her guardian. The Court have thereupon ordered that Mr. George Haslewood (HAS-2) & Mr. Jno. Catlett (CA-4) some time between this Court and next Court held for this County, do meet at the house of the sd Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) & that then & there they equally devide all & every the Estate of the sd Catherine (TA-6) & Charles Taliaferro (TA-5), her brother, now in the hands of the sd Robert (TA-1), and after such devision made & after such that the sd John Battaile (BAT-1) be forthwith vested in right of the sd Catherine (TA-6) his wife with one halfe part of the sd Estate in specis as it was received by the sd Robert (TA-1) from Colnll. Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) their former guardian"
" Judgmt. upon (nil dicit) is granted to John Taliaferro (TA-4) as assignee of Colnll. Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) against Abraham Hobbs (HOB-1) for four hundred pounds of tobb upon Bill to be paid wth cost of suit"
The above orders are recorded on the same day or June 1, 1687. This record again documents that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was a former guardian of the youngest children of Robert Taliaferro, Sr. (TA-2). Robert Taliaferro, Jr. (TA-1) was then appointed as guardian of his younger siblings before 1687. The fact that there are two families (Taliaferro and Catlett) that have a Sr. & Jr. with the same names need to separated and identified. Whew...what a deal!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
CJ (#37) Rappa: 1687
The year 1687 was a transition period for our Cadwallader (JO-1). In the deed and court order books of (Old) Rappahannoc Court there a number of records that involve the estate of Cadwallader (JO-1). In some cases, they are written one date, and recorded into the record another date. This certainly can get confusing in the chronology. I will try and present these records as written. Please note the date that it was written and the date that it was recorded in the court.
"Rappa 1687. Know all men by these these presents that I Fran: Taliaferro (TA-3) of the County of Rappa: in Virginia Gent. and Elizabeth (TA-7) my Wife for divers good causes and valuable consideracons them hereunto moving and especially for Eight thousand pounds of Tobb: in caske, a Guinney in Gold, and Flock bed paid by John Battaile (BAT-1) of the said County of Rappa: in Virginia have granted unto the sd John Battaile (BAT-1) his heirs Three hundred acers of land more or less being on the South side of Rappa. County (being granted by Patent in the yeare of our Lord 1657 to John Jollitt (JOL-1) and renewed in the yeare 1662 to Tho:Button (BUT-1) who sold the sd land to Henry Corbyn Esqr. (CO-1) by Deed bearing date May the 12th 1664 and in 67 conveighted by Esqr. Corbin (CO-1) to Collo: John Catlett (CA-1), who in his last will and Testamt: did bequeath the sd land to his two Daughters, Elizabeth (CA-2) [same as Elizabeth (TA-7)] and Sarah (CA-3), the uppermost part of the sd land being Three hundred acers of land the one halfe of Six hundred given and granted as abovesd To have and to hold the said Land being Three hundred acers with all the appurtinances from them the sd Elizabeth (CA-2) [TA-7] and Francis (TA-3) their heires unto the said John Battaile (BAT-1) his heires forever to use occupie and enjoy without lett or ejection of him the sd Francis (TA-3) and Elizabeth (TA-7) [same as CA-2)] his wife or any other persons whatsoever claiming the aforesd. premisses and further the sd Francis (TA-3) and Elizabeth (TA-7) do agree to acknowledge this Deed of Sale in Rappa: Court next In Witness whereof the said Francis (TA-3) and Elizabeth (TA-7) have sett their hands and seales this 5th of September 1687
Signed sealed in the presence of us
Cadwaladr: Jones (JO-1) Fran:Taliaferro (TA-3)
John Davis (DAV-1) Eliza: Taliaferro (TA-7)
Robt: Taliaferro (TA-1)
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 6 die Junii 1688 et record 26th die
These are to impower you Mr. Edward Jones (JO-6) to acknowledge in Rappa: Court a Deed of Sale to John Battaile (BAT-1) from me and in my name and for yr: so doing this shall be yor: sufficient warrant Witness my hand and seale this fithe day of September 1687
Teste Cadwaladr: Jones (JO-1) Eliza: Taliaferro (TA-7)
John Davis (DAV-1)
Robt: Taliaferro (TA-1)
Recordr. Teste Wm, Colston (COLS-1) Cl Cur "
from: (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1686 - 1688, pp. 88 - 89.
"Rappa 1687. Know all men by these these presents that I Fran: Taliaferro (TA-3) of the County of Rappa: in Virginia Gent. and Elizabeth (TA-7) my Wife for divers good causes and valuable consideracons them hereunto moving and especially for Eight thousand pounds of Tobb: in caske, a Guinney in Gold, and Flock bed paid by John Battaile (BAT-1) of the said County of Rappa: in Virginia have granted unto the sd John Battaile (BAT-1) his heirs Three hundred acers of land more or less being on the South side of Rappa. County (being granted by Patent in the yeare of our Lord 1657 to John Jollitt (JOL-1) and renewed in the yeare 1662 to Tho:Button (BUT-1) who sold the sd land to Henry Corbyn Esqr. (CO-1) by Deed bearing date May the 12th 1664 and in 67 conveighted by Esqr. Corbin (CO-1) to Collo: John Catlett (CA-1), who in his last will and Testamt: did bequeath the sd land to his two Daughters, Elizabeth (CA-2) [same as Elizabeth (TA-7)] and Sarah (CA-3), the uppermost part of the sd land being Three hundred acers of land the one halfe of Six hundred given and granted as abovesd To have and to hold the said Land being Three hundred acers with all the appurtinances from them the sd Elizabeth (CA-2) [TA-7] and Francis (TA-3) their heires unto the said John Battaile (BAT-1) his heires forever to use occupie and enjoy without lett or ejection of him the sd Francis (TA-3) and Elizabeth (TA-7) [same as CA-2)] his wife or any other persons whatsoever claiming the aforesd. premisses and further the sd Francis (TA-3) and Elizabeth (TA-7) do agree to acknowledge this Deed of Sale in Rappa: Court next In Witness whereof the said Francis (TA-3) and Elizabeth (TA-7) have sett their hands and seales this 5th of September 1687
Signed sealed in the presence of us
Cadwaladr: Jones (JO-1) Fran:Taliaferro (TA-3)
John Davis (DAV-1) Eliza: Taliaferro (TA-7)
Robt: Taliaferro (TA-1)
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 6 die Junii 1688 et record 26th die
These are to impower you Mr. Edward Jones (JO-6) to acknowledge in Rappa: Court a Deed of Sale to John Battaile (BAT-1) from me and in my name and for yr: so doing this shall be yor: sufficient warrant Witness my hand and seale this fithe day of September 1687
Teste Cadwaladr: Jones (JO-1) Eliza: Taliaferro (TA-7)
John Davis (DAV-1)
Robt: Taliaferro (TA-1)
Recordr. Teste Wm, Colston (COLS-1) Cl Cur "
from: (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1686 - 1688, pp. 88 - 89.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Parallel Events
Prior generations are participates in their context of history. Understanding this context will often help one climb out their family tree a little further along the branches. It is especially important in helping one put together the story of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
There were a series of parallel historical events that were important in helping to piece together the family tree. These events were political, religious, social, and economic. How they relate to our family tree will be discussed.
Event(s):
1) Sir Herbert Jefferies was appointed lieutenant governor and commissioner to Virginia in 1677.
He replaced Sir William Berkeley who was strongly supported by our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) during Bacon's Rebellion of 1676. He was a family member to our Cadwallader Jones. (JO-1) The Jefferies and Jones family connect back to North Wales and share a common grandfather.
2) Howard of Effingham (Francis Howard) was sworn in as Governor of Virginia in 1684. A John Trevor was the personal secretary of to this family, and was a family member of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Our Jones family tree begins with Tudor Trevor of 900 AD and this John Trevor branch comes through the second son of this Tudor Trevor. Our Jones family come through the youngest son of this Tudor Trevor.
3) James II was crowned King 1685. He was Catholic, and supported the Catholic faith in the religious arena of the day. Our Jones family was Catholic and connected to the Catholic faith in many of the religious events of the time period. This was the connecting point that our Cadwallader had to Maryland.
4) Under James II, Sir George Jefferies was appointed Attorney General of England and played a significant role in the legal processes of the day. He was a descendent of the Jefferies family listed above.
Our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) traveled to England to make the best of the circumstances which surrounded him. In 1687 - 1688, a great deal of religious, political, and social events were under way. It was these connecting relationships that will help explain much of the family tree of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). They were certainly "Parallel Events" that were to play an important role.
There were a series of parallel historical events that were important in helping to piece together the family tree. These events were political, religious, social, and economic. How they relate to our family tree will be discussed.
Event(s):
1) Sir Herbert Jefferies was appointed lieutenant governor and commissioner to Virginia in 1677.
He replaced Sir William Berkeley who was strongly supported by our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) during Bacon's Rebellion of 1676. He was a family member to our Cadwallader Jones. (JO-1) The Jefferies and Jones family connect back to North Wales and share a common grandfather.
2) Howard of Effingham (Francis Howard) was sworn in as Governor of Virginia in 1684. A John Trevor was the personal secretary of to this family, and was a family member of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Our Jones family tree begins with Tudor Trevor of 900 AD and this John Trevor branch comes through the second son of this Tudor Trevor. Our Jones family come through the youngest son of this Tudor Trevor.
3) James II was crowned King 1685. He was Catholic, and supported the Catholic faith in the religious arena of the day. Our Jones family was Catholic and connected to the Catholic faith in many of the religious events of the time period. This was the connecting point that our Cadwallader had to Maryland.
4) Under James II, Sir George Jefferies was appointed Attorney General of England and played a significant role in the legal processes of the day. He was a descendent of the Jefferies family listed above.
Our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) traveled to England to make the best of the circumstances which surrounded him. In 1687 - 1688, a great deal of religious, political, and social events were under way. It was these connecting relationships that will help explain much of the family tree of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). They were certainly "Parallel Events" that were to play an important role.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
CJ (#37) In Rappa: Court July 1687
The transfer of "Goods and Chattles" of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) to Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) is recorded in my post of September 3. An addition to this record is recorded "July the 5th 1687. It reads as follows:
" 8ber 20th 1686. Then assigned all my right interest and title whatsoever for a Negro man called Black Jack to Mr. Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) and his heires for ever, it being in part of his potion due to him from his Father in my hands, I say, assigned with warrantie per me
David Meredith. (MER-2) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
Jno. Battaile (BAT-1)
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 3 die August 1687 et record 12th die "
"ss. These are to desire you to acknowledge in Rappa:Court two Bills of Sale to Mr. Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) and yor; so doing this shall be yor: warrant Witness my hand July the 5th 1687
Test John Taliaferro (TA-4) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
John Battaile (BAT-1)
Recordr. Cur Com Rappa; 12th die August 1687 "
By this record it would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was still present in (Old) Rappahannock County when he signed the above. [July 5th 1687 ] It was recorded in the records of the court on the 12th day of August 1687. As far as I can tell, this would be the last time that our Cadwallader (JO-1) appears in person in Rappahannock County until after 1700. This record also documents that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had control of the estate of Robert Taliaferro (Sr.) (TA-2) at the date October 8th, 1686.
(Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1686 - 1687, p. 68. By Ruth & Sam Sparacio, The Ancient Press, 1990.
" 8ber 20th 1686. Then assigned all my right interest and title whatsoever for a Negro man called Black Jack to Mr. Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) and his heires for ever, it being in part of his potion due to him from his Father in my hands, I say, assigned with warrantie per me
David Meredith. (MER-2) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
Jno. Battaile (BAT-1)
Recognitr in Cur Com Rappa: 3 die August 1687 et record 12th die "
"ss. These are to desire you to acknowledge in Rappa:Court two Bills of Sale to Mr. Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) and yor; so doing this shall be yor: warrant Witness my hand July the 5th 1687
Test John Taliaferro (TA-4) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
John Battaile (BAT-1)
Recordr. Cur Com Rappa; 12th die August 1687 "
By this record it would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was still present in (Old) Rappahannock County when he signed the above. [July 5th 1687 ] It was recorded in the records of the court on the 12th day of August 1687. As far as I can tell, this would be the last time that our Cadwallader (JO-1) appears in person in Rappahannock County until after 1700. This record also documents that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had control of the estate of Robert Taliaferro (Sr.) (TA-2) at the date October 8th, 1686.
(Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1686 - 1687, p. 68. By Ruth & Sam Sparacio, The Ancient Press, 1990.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
CJ (#38) Second Letter (part II)
This post continues the content of a letter written "14th March 1686/7" by William Fitzhugh (FI-1) to Nicholas Spencer (SPE-1). [See last post that begins this correspondence regarding our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).]
"...that you would either to Mr. Spicer (SP-1), or some other knowing & interest person in that County to see the same duely executed, & fully & discreetly prosecuted. and I will deliver your Instructions & directions therein, with my own hand, to the person directed, & contribute what lies in my power to their assistance, I wish you may secure your own, but for my Lord Culpepper's (CU-1), I look upon it almost impossible to secure, I am sure improbable, nor can't advise in any measure to be taken therein, for by all that I can learn there's hardly Estate enough to answer your debt, which is not particularly & by name bound over, besides a great deal that is bound over in general terms..."
The remainder of the letter discusses other topics and events which have concerned the folks of the day. It would seem that Fitzhugh (FI-1) essentially suggest that there is little hope of receiving any debt from the estate of our Cadwallader (JO-1).
"...that you would either to Mr. Spicer (SP-1), or some other knowing & interest person in that County to see the same duely executed, & fully & discreetly prosecuted. and I will deliver your Instructions & directions therein, with my own hand, to the person directed, & contribute what lies in my power to their assistance, I wish you may secure your own, but for my Lord Culpepper's (CU-1), I look upon it almost impossible to secure, I am sure improbable, nor can't advise in any measure to be taken therein, for by all that I can learn there's hardly Estate enough to answer your debt, which is not particularly & by name bound over, besides a great deal that is bound over in general terms..."
The remainder of the letter discusses other topics and events which have concerned the folks of the day. It would seem that Fitzhugh (FI-1) essentially suggest that there is little hope of receiving any debt from the estate of our Cadwallader (JO-1).
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
CJ (#38) A Second Letter 1687
William Fitzhugh (FI-1) continues his correspondence regarding the accounts of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). While Cadwallader (JO-1) was trying to figure out how to get out of the mess he had found himself involved, Fitzhugh (FI-1) was about his lawyer business. A letter dated "March 14th. 1686/7" to the "Honourable Nicholas Spencer" (SPE-1) reads:
"Honoured Sir
As I writ in my last my thoughts of Collo. Jones (JO-1) his Departure, I find since absolutely true but whiter I can't yet learn, but I imagine (by some Discourse he let fall at my house) it is for England, to get himself into his Majesty's Army, & since his flight, his wife, (to whom its presumed he communicated his thoughts) has carry'd out of this County all his Estate, this is, all his Negroes, for stock of Cattle, hogs or horses he had none in our County, & has them now with her at Rappak. Therefore there is the place to attack them in. My remoteness from their Judicial Place, & unacquaintedness with their Ministerial Officers, might I fear indanger & a miscarriage of the whole proceedings, therefore, I have yet stop'd taking out an Attachment, for fear of alarming them, till I had first advised wt. your Honour, for which I have sent this Messenger on purpose, to inform of the circumstances, also to propose that an Attachment might come immediately from my Lord, (propter Excellantiam &c ) Directed to the Sheriff of Rappahannock..."
Well it would seem that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had left comments that lead Fizhugh (FI-1) to concluded that Cadwallader was off to join "his Majesty's Army". Fizhugh reports that Cadwallader had left the area "absolutely true", and had managed to remove his estate via his wife to (Old) Rappahannock Co. More to come...!
The letters are recorded in "Letters of William Fitzhugh" pp. 212 -213 as listed in my last post.
"Honoured Sir
As I writ in my last my thoughts of Collo. Jones (JO-1) his Departure, I find since absolutely true but whiter I can't yet learn, but I imagine (by some Discourse he let fall at my house) it is for England, to get himself into his Majesty's Army, & since his flight, his wife, (to whom its presumed he communicated his thoughts) has carry'd out of this County all his Estate, this is, all his Negroes, for stock of Cattle, hogs or horses he had none in our County, & has them now with her at Rappak. Therefore there is the place to attack them in. My remoteness from their Judicial Place, & unacquaintedness with their Ministerial Officers, might I fear indanger & a miscarriage of the whole proceedings, therefore, I have yet stop'd taking out an Attachment, for fear of alarming them, till I had first advised wt. your Honour, for which I have sent this Messenger on purpose, to inform of the circumstances, also to propose that an Attachment might come immediately from my Lord, (propter Excellantiam &c ) Directed to the Sheriff of Rappahannock..."
Well it would seem that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had left comments that lead Fizhugh (FI-1) to concluded that Cadwallader was off to join "his Majesty's Army". Fizhugh reports that Cadwallader had left the area "absolutely true", and had managed to remove his estate via his wife to (Old) Rappahannock Co. More to come...!
The letters are recorded in "Letters of William Fitzhugh" pp. 212 -213 as listed in my last post.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
CJ (#37) Sold and Delivered
You certainly can see how confusing it can get climbing those family tree branches. The life of our Cadwallader (JO-1) is such a branch. This document is found in (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1686 - 1688, p. 68. It is recorded as "March the 8th 1687" and it seems to be signed on this date. It is recorded in the court records on "3 die August 1687 et record 12th die". There is an addendum dated "8ber 20th 1686" which was recorded "3 die August 1687 et record 12th die" and a "two Bills of Sale" dated "July the 5th 1687" which in the record states "Recordr. Cur Com Rappa: 12th die August 1687". Well, anyway, let me give the documents as written. Remember that our Cadwallader (JO-1) is reported to have left for Maryland around the 17th of January 1687. [see last post]
"March the 8th 1687"
"An Account of Goods and Chattles sold and delivered unto Mr. Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) as Gardian of Charles (TA-5) and Catharine Taliaferro (TA-6) for the Orphans Estate amount to ninety eight pounds seven Shillings and four pence (vizt) To one Negro called Frank, To one Indian, To one Negro girle 12 months old, To 2 old Negroes Frank and James; To 3 indifferent feather beds and furniture; To 10 cows, To 2 two yeare old at 12 S., To 5 yearlings, To 20 sheep, To 50 lb. Pewter at 8d., To 1 pair Cart wheels, To 1 iron pott and two pare pott hooks, To Brass kettle, To one Couch, To 12 old chairs, To one old Mare, To one old horse, Total 98...07...04." [This would be in pounds, shillings, and pence.]
The documents continues:
"Know All Men by these presents that I Lt. Coll: Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) have bargained sold and delivered unto Mr. Robt: Taliaferro (TA-1) his heires and assignes the abovesd goods and chattles with their Encrease wch: said goods and chattles I do warrnt from the claimes of any persons unto the sd Mr. Robt. Taliaferro or his order In witness whereof I have sett my hand this 8th of March 1686/7
Teste John Taliaferro (TA-4) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
Jno. Battaile (BAT-1)
More to come. Please note that the Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) recorded here is the son of Robert Taliaferro (TA-2) that has been recorded in previous post.
Recognitr in Cour Com Pappa: 3 die August 1687 et record 12th die"
"March the 8th 1687"
"An Account of Goods and Chattles sold and delivered unto Mr. Robt. Taliaferro (TA-1) as Gardian of Charles (TA-5) and Catharine Taliaferro (TA-6) for the Orphans Estate amount to ninety eight pounds seven Shillings and four pence (vizt) To one Negro called Frank, To one Indian, To one Negro girle 12 months old, To 2 old Negroes Frank and James; To 3 indifferent feather beds and furniture; To 10 cows, To 2 two yeare old at 12 S., To 5 yearlings, To 20 sheep, To 50 lb. Pewter at 8d., To 1 pair Cart wheels, To 1 iron pott and two pare pott hooks, To Brass kettle, To one Couch, To 12 old chairs, To one old Mare, To one old horse, Total 98...07...04." [This would be in pounds, shillings, and pence.]
The documents continues:
"Know All Men by these presents that I Lt. Coll: Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) have bargained sold and delivered unto Mr. Robt: Taliaferro (TA-1) his heires and assignes the abovesd goods and chattles with their Encrease wch: said goods and chattles I do warrnt from the claimes of any persons unto the sd Mr. Robt. Taliaferro or his order In witness whereof I have sett my hand this 8th of March 1686/7
Teste John Taliaferro (TA-4) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
Jno. Battaile (BAT-1)
More to come. Please note that the Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) recorded here is the son of Robert Taliaferro (TA-2) that has been recorded in previous post.
Recognitr in Cour Com Pappa: 3 die August 1687 et record 12th die"
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