The (Old) Rappahannock County Order book of 1685 - 1687 for the 3rd day of August 1687 (p.89) continues:
"Whereas by virture of an Attachmt. issued & signed by his Excellecny directed to the High Sheriff of Rappa: County against the Estate of Colnll. Cadwalider Jones (JO-1) at the Suit of the Honble. Nicholas Spencer Esqr. (SPE-1) the Sheriff made seizure of goods belonging to the sd Colnll. Jones (JO-1) in the hands of Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) amt: in value to Eighteen hundred pounds of tobb & cask and a Silver Cup and the sd Taliaferro (TA-1) refusing to render up the sd goods & Cup, the Court upon representation thereof have ordered that the sd Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) forthwith deliver the sd goods & Silver Cup to the Sheriff to the use of the sd Nicholas Spencer, Esq. (SPE-1)"
"Court adjourned till after Diner"
Not wanting to give up the "goods", including the Silver Cup, which had been placed in the hands of Robert Taliaferro (TA-1), the court orders old Robert to give the goods to the said Nicholas Spencer. Our Cadwallader would have left the county by now, and was on his way to England. You will have to read back through the post to connect how these goods were connected to Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) and our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Saturday, January 17, 2015
CJ (#37) The Condiconll
It was the third of August 1687 that an additional judgement is recorded in (Old) Rappahannock County Order Book 1685 - 1687. On page 88 of the documents as recorded by Ruth and Sam Sparacio it reads:
"The Condiconll: Order granted last June Court to Jno. Taliaferro (TA-4) as assignee of Colnll. Cadwaldr: Jones (JO-1) against Abraham Hobbs (HOB-1) is by this Court confirmed Deft. not appearing to make plea against the same to be pd wth cost of suit als exe."
It would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had appointed John Taliaferro (TA-4) to represent him in the court cases still pending. This John Taliaferro (TA-4) was a key player in the life events of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Pieces of the puzzle they are.
"The Condiconll: Order granted last June Court to Jno. Taliaferro (TA-4) as assignee of Colnll. Cadwaldr: Jones (JO-1) against Abraham Hobbs (HOB-1) is by this Court confirmed Deft. not appearing to make plea against the same to be pd wth cost of suit als exe."
It would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had appointed John Taliaferro (TA-4) to represent him in the court cases still pending. This John Taliaferro (TA-4) was a key player in the life events of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Pieces of the puzzle they are.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
CJ (#37) Former Guardian 1687
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!
"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!
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).
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