Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had become active in the legal system in place (Old) Rappahannock County 1677 - 1682. He is witness on a number of records that are recorded in these documents. During October 1682, the following is recorded:
"To All To Whome it may concern, I Eliz.Richardson (RIC-1) of County of Rappa. doe hereby impower Mr. Richard Bray (BR-1) my true and lawfull attorney for me to make acknowledgement in ye Court of Rappae: all my right or title of Dower to certain land contained in an Indenture of bargaine & sale by me ye said Eliza. & Roger Richardson (RIC-2) my now lawfull Husband, hereby confirming wtsoever my sd atorney shall doe to be as valid as if I were psonally prst.; further I doe here freely & of my own accord without ye threat or compultion of my sd Husband In Witness I have set my hand day above written
Witness Arthur Spicer (SP-1) Eliza. Richardson (RIC-1)
Cadwallader Jones (JO-1)
Recordatr in Cur Com Rappae: 7 die 8bris 1682"
The "Indenture" is record 19 Oct. 1682 and is also signed by Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
This indenture was between Roger Richardson (RIC-2), planter and his wife Elizabeth (RIC-1) [one part] and Rees Evans (EV-5) [second part]. Arthur Spicer (SP-1), Rich. Bray (BR-1), Wm. Buckner (BUC-2) along with Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) served as witness.
[(Old) Rappahannock County Deeds & Wills 1677 - 1682, Part II, pp.366-367.]
[p. 144 Ruth & Sam Sparacio, RK.DW-10/90 ]
The name "...ye Creek called ye Golden Vale" is listed in this indenture with the initial land being sold to Roger Richardson (RIC-1) from John Prosser (PRO-1) 28th October, 1665. Both these names are important in sorting out all these connections.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
CJ (#17) William Fitzhugh
The year 1682 was a very busy one for our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). He had a number of contacts with individuals that were to play a large part in his story. One such individuals was William Fitzhugh. (FI-1) He was in contact with Cadwallader (JO-1) during and after this difficult period in Virginia's history. He first mentions this contact in a letter to Ralph Wormeley (WOR-3) dated August 2nd, 1682. It reads:
"Hon'rd Sir
This messenger's haste will not admit me to copy out that Breviate for your Perusal which I promis'd you and therefor shall take the first conveniency by some of Coll Jones his men which will not be long, first for contriving you that, together with the most material of your other papers...."
It would appear that men from the garrison of Rappahannock served as couriers between the folks in the area and those of the central government. It is the first of several letters that record information about our Cadwallader (JO-1). Any of William Fitzhugh communications will be coded as belonging to this CJ (#17). Many more to come.
"Hon'rd Sir
This messenger's haste will not admit me to copy out that Breviate for your Perusal which I promis'd you and therefor shall take the first conveniency by some of Coll Jones his men which will not be long, first for contriving you that, together with the most material of your other papers...."
It would appear that men from the garrison of Rappahannock served as couriers between the folks in the area and those of the central government. It is the first of several letters that record information about our Cadwallader (JO-1). Any of William Fitzhugh communications will be coded as belonging to this CJ (#17). Many more to come.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
CJ (#16) Lord Baltimore
The last post describes a letter sent from Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) to Lord Baltimore requesting permission to trade with the Indians in the Maryland and Delaware area. The following is a copy of the letter that "Lord Baltimore" sent to "William Blathwayt", dated March 26, 1682. It is given as follows:
"By my last I sent you copies of letters from William Penn, and from the Council here to the Government of New York. I now send you one received lately from Colonel Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) who commands the fort on Rappahannock river by which you will see that Captain Josias Fendall (lately banished Maryland) is now a resident in Virginia where there is a particular eye over all his actions. He is certainly the most likely person in both these Governments to take advantage of the discontent in Virginia to stir up another rebellion there, and had he not been narrowly watched whilst he was in Maryland he would have broken out last summer here, and then our neighbours in Virginia would not have remained long quite. As it is both Colonies are now at peace. ...."
The letter shows that Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) was identified as "Colonel" and was in command of the fort on the Rappahannock River during the year 1682.
The later is taken from America and West Indies, Vol. VII, 1682, p. 211. Full content of the letter is not copied, only that part referring to our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
"By my last I sent you copies of letters from William Penn, and from the Council here to the Government of New York. I now send you one received lately from Colonel Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) who commands the fort on Rappahannock river by which you will see that Captain Josias Fendall (lately banished Maryland) is now a resident in Virginia where there is a particular eye over all his actions. He is certainly the most likely person in both these Governments to take advantage of the discontent in Virginia to stir up another rebellion there, and had he not been narrowly watched whilst he was in Maryland he would have broken out last summer here, and then our neighbours in Virginia would not have remained long quite. As it is both Colonies are now at peace. ...."
The letter shows that Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) was identified as "Colonel" and was in command of the fort on the Rappahannock River during the year 1682.
The later is taken from America and West Indies, Vol. VII, 1682, p. 211. Full content of the letter is not copied, only that part referring to our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
Monday, December 17, 2012
CJ (#16) Mount Paradise
The year 1682 was filled with lots of events surrounding the life of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). A letter is recorded in "America and West Indies", Vol. 11, 1681-1685 dated February 6, 1682. It is listed as being written from "Mount Paradise Virginia". It appears on page 198, item # 397 :
"Mr. C. Jones to Lord Baltimore. This is to ask you for a permit for trade at Nanticoke only for Roanoke and Peake, if there be any commodity prohibited by your laws. I have an inland trade about four hundred miles from here S.S.W. This year the Indians will leave Roanoke, and I have a considerable trade with them. Through it I learned six weeks since of the motion of the Seneca Indians about three hundred miles S.S.W. from here. They took from an Indian town thirty-five prisoners and four or five from several small towns under the mountains near five hundred miles [from hence]. They have so oppressed the Indians that they have made no corn this year; they are now in a full body returning home. By reckoning they may be now in your country on their return "when the turkeys gobble", by the information of those that were here. I expect to hear from the priest, and will forward any further news. Not long since I was at Mr. Heale's and heard of your coming to Notley Hall. He gave me to understand that you would take it kindly if I watched the action of Mr. Fendall, which I have since made it my business to do. He converses with no gentry, for they would condemn one so arrogant as a man to be watched in all his motions. Mens' actions are so carefully inspected here that you need fear no mischief from Fendall in your country. Your grant of a permit to trade would be an act of charity." [copy. 1 p. On the page within, A secod note from the same to the same dated 3rd March 1682.] "On the other side is a copy of a letter which I was promised should be delivered, but you being not at Notely Hall it was returned. Pray empower the bearer Thomas Ousley, to trade for me. Signed Cadwallader Jones."
Holograph. 1/2 p. Endorsed, "Letter concerning Virginia" Reed. from my Lord Baltimore." [Col. Papers, Vol. XLVIII., No. 22]
Wow..."Mount Paradise"...I wonder. There is much to be gained from exploring the content of this letter.
"Mr. C. Jones to Lord Baltimore. This is to ask you for a permit for trade at Nanticoke only for Roanoke and Peake, if there be any commodity prohibited by your laws. I have an inland trade about four hundred miles from here S.S.W. This year the Indians will leave Roanoke, and I have a considerable trade with them. Through it I learned six weeks since of the motion of the Seneca Indians about three hundred miles S.S.W. from here. They took from an Indian town thirty-five prisoners and four or five from several small towns under the mountains near five hundred miles [from hence]. They have so oppressed the Indians that they have made no corn this year; they are now in a full body returning home. By reckoning they may be now in your country on their return "when the turkeys gobble", by the information of those that were here. I expect to hear from the priest, and will forward any further news. Not long since I was at Mr. Heale's and heard of your coming to Notley Hall. He gave me to understand that you would take it kindly if I watched the action of Mr. Fendall, which I have since made it my business to do. He converses with no gentry, for they would condemn one so arrogant as a man to be watched in all his motions. Mens' actions are so carefully inspected here that you need fear no mischief from Fendall in your country. Your grant of a permit to trade would be an act of charity." [copy. 1 p. On the page within, A secod note from the same to the same dated 3rd March 1682.] "On the other side is a copy of a letter which I was promised should be delivered, but you being not at Notely Hall it was returned. Pray empower the bearer Thomas Ousley, to trade for me. Signed Cadwallader Jones."
Holograph. 1/2 p. Endorsed, "Letter concerning Virginia" Reed. from my Lord Baltimore." [Col. Papers, Vol. XLVIII., No. 22]
Wow..."Mount Paradise"...I wonder. There is much to be gained from exploring the content of this letter.
Friday, December 7, 2012
CJ (#15) It Descended
A patent is recorded on the 20th of April 1682 which indicates that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had inherited other lands from his father Richard Jones (JO-5). The land was located in Gloster Co., Abbington Parish, upon the Yorke River. (Had been Charles River before Charles lost his head.)
It reads:
"Thomas Boswell(BOS-1), 1100 acs., Gloster Co., Abbinton Par., upon Yorke River side & Timber Neck Cr., 20 Apr. 1682. Beg. at mouth of sd. Cr ; to 100 acs sold to Mr. Booker; includ. all the islands to sd. Creek's mouth. 1000 acs. granted Richd. Richards (RI-1) 2 Aug. 1645, & descended to Hugh Richards (RI-2), who assigned to Thomas Wilson (WI-1) & Richard Jones (JO-5); by Wilson (WI-1) assigned to sd. Jones (JO-5), from whom it descended to Cadwallader Jones (JO-1), who conveyed to sd. Boswell (BOS-1), 19 Mar. 1679; 100 acs., being overplus, due for trans. of 2 pers: Wm. Morton (MOR-1), Joseph Tompson (TO-1)."
This patent indicates that Cadwallader (JO-1) had inherited this l000 acres and conveyed it to Thomas Boswell (BOS-1) early in 1679. Much was happening in the life of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). The surnames contained in this patent, i.e., "Richards" and "Wilson" prove important in connecting the genealogy "dots" surrounding the life of Richard Jones (JO-5).
The reference is found: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. II, p.238.
It reads:
"Thomas Boswell(BOS-1), 1100 acs., Gloster Co., Abbinton Par., upon Yorke River side & Timber Neck Cr., 20 Apr. 1682. Beg. at mouth of sd. Cr ; to 100 acs sold to Mr. Booker; includ. all the islands to sd. Creek's mouth. 1000 acs. granted Richd. Richards (RI-1) 2 Aug. 1645, & descended to Hugh Richards (RI-2), who assigned to Thomas Wilson (WI-1) & Richard Jones (JO-5); by Wilson (WI-1) assigned to sd. Jones (JO-5), from whom it descended to Cadwallader Jones (JO-1), who conveyed to sd. Boswell (BOS-1), 19 Mar. 1679; 100 acs., being overplus, due for trans. of 2 pers: Wm. Morton (MOR-1), Joseph Tompson (TO-1)."
This patent indicates that Cadwallader (JO-1) had inherited this l000 acres and conveyed it to Thomas Boswell (BOS-1) early in 1679. Much was happening in the life of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). The surnames contained in this patent, i.e., "Richards" and "Wilson" prove important in connecting the genealogy "dots" surrounding the life of Richard Jones (JO-5).
The reference is found: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. II, p.238.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
CJ (#14) True and Lawfull Attorney
Immediately following the indenture of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) and John Jefferies (JE-1) in the (Old) Rappahannock Co. Deed Book 1682-1686, is the following record. It reads:
"TO ALL XPIAN People to whom these prsents shall come Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) of the Collony of Virginia send Greeting in or:Lord God Everlasting. Whereas he the said Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) aforesaid, Son and Heire of Richard Jones (JO-5) of London, Merchant, and John Jefferies (JE-1) of London aforesaid by their certain Deed made over unto Sr:Robert Jefferyes (JE-3), Knight Alderman of the City of London, a certain Lordship or Mannor of LEY with all the rights within the Parish of Beerferis in County of Devon and Kingdom of England and all the capetail of said Mannor called by the name of LEY with all the lands commonly called by ye severall names of Wallers Great, Hawcombe, Little Hawcombe, Beeralbeiston and Baselace being within the prcincts of LEY in the said Parish of BEER FERIS and all thos two Bargages with apptnences in HAWCOMBE in ye County of DEVON and all that Copice of Copice Wood containing Fifteen acres be it more or less being in the BEERFERIS and also the houses buildings (&c) belonging as by the aforesd Deed of bargain and Sale may appear Now Know yee that he the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) by occasion aforesaid hath made and constitued in his place and stead his true and well beloved ffriend John Jefferyes (JE-1) of London aforesaid Esqr. his true and lawfull Attorney to act and doe everything on the part of Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) ought to be done concering the aforesaid mentionaed Instrument and the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) hath hereby further authorised the aforesaid John Jefferyes (JE-1) Esquire in his name and place to make acknowledgemt. as Attorney of said JONES (JO-1) in any Court or otherwise confirming wtsoever his said Attorney or his Substitute shall lawfully act and doe to be as authentique as he the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) could do if psonable prsent In Witness whereof the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) hath sett his hand and affixed his Seale this seaventh day of Febry 1682. Signed Sealed and delivered in prsence of
Thos: Hasted (HAST-1) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
John Haslewood (HAS-1) Georg Purvis (PU-1)
Teste Edmd. Craske (CR-1)"
This document would suggest that John Jeffereys (JE-1) was a "well beloved friend". This phrase was often used to describe a relationship with family members as well, but would seem to imply that there was no direct family ties, i.e., half-brother, 1st cousin, etc.? It may be that John Jefferys (JO-1) was a business partner to Richard Jones (JO-5) in London. A John Jeffereys was connected as a merchant to a number of folks in the colonies, which is yet to be shown.
"TO ALL XPIAN People to whom these prsents shall come Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) of the Collony of Virginia send Greeting in or:Lord God Everlasting. Whereas he the said Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) aforesaid, Son and Heire of Richard Jones (JO-5) of London, Merchant, and John Jefferies (JE-1) of London aforesaid by their certain Deed made over unto Sr:Robert Jefferyes (JE-3), Knight Alderman of the City of London, a certain Lordship or Mannor of LEY with all the rights within the Parish of Beerferis in County of Devon and Kingdom of England and all the capetail of said Mannor called by the name of LEY with all the lands commonly called by ye severall names of Wallers Great, Hawcombe, Little Hawcombe, Beeralbeiston and Baselace being within the prcincts of LEY in the said Parish of BEER FERIS and all thos two Bargages with apptnences in HAWCOMBE in ye County of DEVON and all that Copice of Copice Wood containing Fifteen acres be it more or less being in the BEERFERIS and also the houses buildings (&c) belonging as by the aforesd Deed of bargain and Sale may appear Now Know yee that he the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) by occasion aforesaid hath made and constitued in his place and stead his true and well beloved ffriend John Jefferyes (JE-1) of London aforesaid Esqr. his true and lawfull Attorney to act and doe everything on the part of Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) ought to be done concering the aforesaid mentionaed Instrument and the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) hath hereby further authorised the aforesaid John Jefferyes (JE-1) Esquire in his name and place to make acknowledgemt. as Attorney of said JONES (JO-1) in any Court or otherwise confirming wtsoever his said Attorney or his Substitute shall lawfully act and doe to be as authentique as he the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) could do if psonable prsent In Witness whereof the said Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) hath sett his hand and affixed his Seale this seaventh day of Febry 1682. Signed Sealed and delivered in prsence of
Thos: Hasted (HAST-1) Cadwalader Jones (JO-1)
John Haslewood (HAS-1) Georg Purvis (PU-1)
Teste Edmd. Craske (CR-1)"
This document would suggest that John Jeffereys (JE-1) was a "well beloved friend". This phrase was often used to describe a relationship with family members as well, but would seem to imply that there was no direct family ties, i.e., half-brother, 1st cousin, etc.? It may be that John Jefferys (JO-1) was a business partner to Richard Jones (JO-5) in London. A John Jeffereys was connected as a merchant to a number of folks in the colonies, which is yet to be shown.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
CJ (#14) Manor of Ley (III)
The indenture continues:
"And Further that he the said Sr. Robert Jeffereys (JO-3) his heirs may at all times forever hereafter have and enjoy the said Mannor Lordship and Hereditaments without the lawfull lett or deniall of him the said Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) his heirs and that the said Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) or John Jeffereyes (JE-1) or either of them will upon request make further acts for the better assuring and makeing of all the premisses according to the true meaning of these presents as said Sr. Robert Jeffereyes (JE-1) his heirs or Councell Learned in the Law shall lawfully advise as that the parties requested to do the same be not compelled to travell above the space of five miles from their respective usuall place of abode In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and sealses in the presence of us
John Haslewood (HAS-1) Cadwallader Jones (JO-1)
Georg Purvis (PU-1), Thomas Hasted (HAST-1)
Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) and John Jeffereis (JO-2) conveyance of the fee of the Manner and Lordship of Ley in Devon to Sr. Robert Jefferies (JO-3)
Recognitr in Cur: Com Rappa p Cadwalader Junes 7th die Febry 1682 et Recordatr xii die"
Please note that the numbering system is added and not in the original documents. This ends the indenture as recorded in (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1682-1686, p. 3-4. The names of the witnesses can be helpful at times when the brick walls become thick. It is recorded February 7, 1682.
The life and times of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) continues.
"And Further that he the said Sr. Robert Jeffereys (JO-3) his heirs may at all times forever hereafter have and enjoy the said Mannor Lordship and Hereditaments without the lawfull lett or deniall of him the said Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) his heirs and that the said Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) or John Jeffereyes (JE-1) or either of them will upon request make further acts for the better assuring and makeing of all the premisses according to the true meaning of these presents as said Sr. Robert Jeffereyes (JE-1) his heirs or Councell Learned in the Law shall lawfully advise as that the parties requested to do the same be not compelled to travell above the space of five miles from their respective usuall place of abode In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and sealses in the presence of us
John Haslewood (HAS-1) Cadwallader Jones (JO-1)
Georg Purvis (PU-1), Thomas Hasted (HAST-1)
Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) and John Jeffereis (JO-2) conveyance of the fee of the Manner and Lordship of Ley in Devon to Sr. Robert Jefferies (JO-3)
Recognitr in Cur: Com Rappa p Cadwalader Junes 7th die Febry 1682 et Recordatr xii die"
Please note that the numbering system is added and not in the original documents. This ends the indenture as recorded in (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1682-1686, p. 3-4. The names of the witnesses can be helpful at times when the brick walls become thick. It is recorded February 7, 1682.
The life and times of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) continues.
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