The (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1682 - 1686 had a host of information concerning the life and time of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). It was on the 10th of August 1685 that a record gives the following:
"Memorandum That the 10th August 1685 Mr. John Foxhall (FOX-1) owne this as his act and deed and was to acknowledge it in Court on demand
CADWALD. JONES JR. (JO-7)
Wm. Underwood Senr. (UN-1)
Henry Barnes (BAR-1)
Recognitr in Cur Com Pappa 2 die Septr. 1685 et Record xxiii die"
In an indenture made just before this record involves a John Foxhall (FOX-1) "of Popes Creek of the County of Westmoreland of the one part", and a Mallichy Peale (PEA-1) "of the Upper Matchatocke of the said County, Merchant, of the other part". This indenture had to do with "that Grist Water Mill commonly called and known by the name of Maj. Underwoods Mill scituate and being in the County of Rappa: in the Parish of Sittingbourne and the ground and soyle whereof the Mill now stands and is erected". The date of this document is 20 August 1682 and is based upon "an Indenture of Lease for Ninety nine yearses made from William Underwood, Senr. (UN-1) the fourth days of July 1670" to this John Foxhall (FOX-1). It would appear that the lease was being transferred to Malachy Peale (PEA-1) for the remaining "eighty seven yeares". Cadwallader Jones, Jr. (JO-7), along with William Underwood, Senr. (UN-1) "demands" that this John Foxhall (FOX-1) again signs that he indeed acted in court for this indenture.
This is the only record that I have found that identifies a Cadwallader Jones, Jr. (JO-7)! He is connected with William Underwood, Senr. (UN-1). The Underwoods have many connections to the JONES family beginning with the Cavalier migration out of England in 1649 - 1652. It is most likely that this Cadwallader Jones, Jr. (JO-7) had just turn the legal age of 14 years, when a male could chose his own guardians. This would place his birth around 1671 when Cadwallader Jones, Sr. (JO-1) was about to begin his own legal records of the day. [ It is possible that this Cadwallader (JO-7) was being separated from the "older, thus Sr." Cadwallader (JO-1). This would mean that he would not be a son of Cadwallader, Sr. (JO-1)... a unlikely use of the term by this time in the English legal records.]
In any case, say hello to "Cadwald. Jones, Jr. (JO-7)!
From: (Old) Rappahannock County Deed Book 1682 - 1686, p. 96 - 97. [The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Spraracio, RK.DB-13/90]
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
CJ (#23) Court Days 1684
The role of "High Sheriffe" of (Old) Rappahannock County would have been a busy one. The business of the court continued and on the 7th of November 1684 it is recorded:
"Collonl. Cadwalladr:Jones (JO-1) confessed Judgment for and on behalf of John Vickars (VIC-1) to William Blaire (BL-1) for Five hundred pounds of toba. and caske due by Bill to be paid with costs of suite als Exec."
"Collonl. Cadwallader:Jones confessed Judgment for and on the behalf of Jno. Owine (OW-1) to William Blaire (BL-1) for Five hundred pounds of toba: and caske due by Bill to be paid with costs of suite als Exec."
"Collonl. Cadwalladr: Jones confessed Judgment for and on behalfe of Daniell Merriot (MERR-1) to William Blaire (BL-1) for One thousand pounds of toba: and caske due by Bill to be paid with costs of suite als Execution"
It would seem that a fellow named William Blaire (BL-1) had several suits involved with a number of others in this community. However, on this same date in court, there were multiple other cases recorded with many, many, other folks involved which did not include our Cadwallader (JO-1). He was connected to William Blaire (BL-1) in these records. As was common, tobacco was the means of payment for debt which included the containers (caske) to transport it.
"Collonl. Cadwalladr:Jones (JO-1) confessed Judgment for and on behalf of John Vickars (VIC-1) to William Blaire (BL-1) for Five hundred pounds of toba. and caske due by Bill to be paid with costs of suite als Exec."
"Collonl. Cadwallader:Jones confessed Judgment for and on the behalf of Jno. Owine (OW-1) to William Blaire (BL-1) for Five hundred pounds of toba: and caske due by Bill to be paid with costs of suite als Exec."
"Collonl. Cadwalladr: Jones confessed Judgment for and on behalfe of Daniell Merriot (MERR-1) to William Blaire (BL-1) for One thousand pounds of toba: and caske due by Bill to be paid with costs of suite als Execution"
It would seem that a fellow named William Blaire (BL-1) had several suits involved with a number of others in this community. However, on this same date in court, there were multiple other cases recorded with many, many, other folks involved which did not include our Cadwallader (JO-1). He was connected to William Blaire (BL-1) in these records. As was common, tobacco was the means of payment for debt which included the containers (caske) to transport it.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
CJ (#23) High Sheriffe 1684
It was during the next month that Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) was made "High Sheriffe" of Rappahannock County. On the 8th of May 1684, county court records read:
"-This day was Collonl. Cadwalladr: Jones (JO-1) Sworne High Sheriffe of this county of Rappahannock, And Collonl. John Stone (ST-1), Mr. Samuell Peachey (PE-1) and Mr. William Fantleroy (FA-1) entered into Bond togeather with the said Collonl. Jones to this Worshipfull Court for the true pformance of the Office and trust reposed in his as High Sheriffe "
On this same date, other folks were sworn to various offices. Most of these folks played a role in clarifying the very complex family tree. Additional records from the same date reads:
"-This day was Mr. James Tayer (TAY-1) Sworne Under Sheriffe for this County of Rappahannock on the North side the River for this ensuing yeare: And this day was John Battaile (BAT-1) sworne Under Sheriffe for the South side Rappahannock River for this ensuing yeare Anno 1684 "
Additional orders were given which included individuals connect to the life of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1):
"-Ordered that Robert Thomas (THO-1) & Edward Ellis (EL-1) be Survayors of the Highways for this ensuing 1684, in the place and stead of Mr. John Catlet (CA-1) & Mr. John Taliaferro (TA-4) on the South side the River...and Mr. Henry Williams (WI-3) in the roome of Mr. William Slaughter (SL-1)"
"-It is ordered...be Constable in the place of...Edward Jones (JO-6) in the roome of Mr. Alexander Newman (NEW-1)..."
Well there are lots of surnames here: Stone, Peachey, Fantleroy, Battaile, Catlet, Taliaferro, Williams, and Slaughter. All these surnames were to play a role in connecting the dots to this family tree. North and South of the river Rappahannock comes into play as the geography of this area become important. Much, much, more to come!
(Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1683 - 1685, p. 25-26, [Order Book Abstacts 1683 - 1685, The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, RK.OB-15/90 ]
"-This day was Collonl. Cadwalladr: Jones (JO-1) Sworne High Sheriffe of this county of Rappahannock, And Collonl. John Stone (ST-1), Mr. Samuell Peachey (PE-1) and Mr. William Fantleroy (FA-1) entered into Bond togeather with the said Collonl. Jones to this Worshipfull Court for the true pformance of the Office and trust reposed in his as High Sheriffe "
On this same date, other folks were sworn to various offices. Most of these folks played a role in clarifying the very complex family tree. Additional records from the same date reads:
"-This day was Mr. James Tayer (TAY-1) Sworne Under Sheriffe for this County of Rappahannock on the North side the River for this ensuing yeare: And this day was John Battaile (BAT-1) sworne Under Sheriffe for the South side Rappahannock River for this ensuing yeare Anno 1684 "
Additional orders were given which included individuals connect to the life of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1):
"-Ordered that Robert Thomas (THO-1) & Edward Ellis (EL-1) be Survayors of the Highways for this ensuing 1684, in the place and stead of Mr. John Catlet (CA-1) & Mr. John Taliaferro (TA-4) on the South side the River...and Mr. Henry Williams (WI-3) in the roome of Mr. William Slaughter (SL-1)"
"-It is ordered...be Constable in the place of...Edward Jones (JO-6) in the roome of Mr. Alexander Newman (NEW-1)..."
Well there are lots of surnames here: Stone, Peachey, Fantleroy, Battaile, Catlet, Taliaferro, Williams, and Slaughter. All these surnames were to play a role in connecting the dots to this family tree. North and South of the river Rappahannock comes into play as the geography of this area become important. Much, much, more to come!
(Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1683 - 1685, p. 25-26, [Order Book Abstacts 1683 - 1685, The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, RK.OB-15/90 ]
Friday, June 21, 2013
CJ (#22) In The Countyr's Service
The Rappahannock County Court was a busy place. Folks were trying to get things back in order after many years of upheaval following Bacon's rebellion and the Indian wars that continued. On the 2nd day of April 1684 it was recorded:
"Col. Cadwalladr: Jones presented to this Court an Accompt for Soldiers pay amounting to fower thousand two hundred twenty eight pounds of tob: for wch &c. It did appeare by the Oath of Col. Cadwalladr: Jones that David Meredith (MER-2) had a Horse died in the Countyr's Service about March 1683/4 as they were ranging for which &c."
Cadwallader certainly seemed to keep good records. His accounts over the years were very detailed and inclusive. This ranging was certainly part of his exploration adventures resulting in his map shown in the post "CJ (#19) Behind The Blue Ridge in 1682". The Rappahannock Indians were involved in much of the courts activities during this time period, and must have had a key roll in Cadwallader's trading network.
"Col. Cadwalladr: Jones presented to this Court an Accompt for Soldiers pay amounting to fower thousand two hundred twenty eight pounds of tob: for wch &c. It did appeare by the Oath of Col. Cadwalladr: Jones that David Meredith (MER-2) had a Horse died in the Countyr's Service about March 1683/4 as they were ranging for which &c."
Cadwallader certainly seemed to keep good records. His accounts over the years were very detailed and inclusive. This ranging was certainly part of his exploration adventures resulting in his map shown in the post "CJ (#19) Behind The Blue Ridge in 1682". The Rappahannock Indians were involved in much of the courts activities during this time period, and must have had a key roll in Cadwallader's trading network.
Friday, May 24, 2013
CJ (#21) Transportation Out of England
Stimulating immigration to the colony of Virginia was accomplished by "Headrights". The London Company established the rule that any person who paid his own way to Virginia should be assigned 50 acres of land. If he transported at his own expense others, he would be assigned 50 acres of land for each person transported. [For each person whose passage he paid.] On the "2d of April 1684" Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) is granted 1200 acres for the transport of 24 persons. It reads:
"Certificate according to Act of Assembly is granted to Col. Cadwalladr. Jones for Twelve hundred acres of land for the Importation of twenty fower persons into this Collony whose names are..." The names listed in order given and coded are - [ (Old) Rappahannock Co. Orders 1683 - 1685, p. 12.]
1) Jno. Hewes (HEW-1), 2) Eliza. Abbot. (AB-1), 3) Jno. Thedam. (THE-1), 4) Tho: How: (HOW-1), 5) Richard Gansell (GAN-1), 6) Michall Meredith (MER-1), 7) Mich: Dare: (DAR-1), 8) Fran: Piggis (PIG-1), 9) Jno. Battaile (BAT-1), 10) Jno. Dons (DON-1), 11) Jon. Legg (LEG-1), 12) Wm. Harvee (HAR-1), 13) Hen. Price (PRI-1), 14) Wm. Blaire (BL-1), 15) Richd. Payne (PA-4), 16) Eliza. Harborn (HARB-1), 17) Jacob Read (RE-1), 18) David Wickes (WIC-1), 19) Andrew Harrisson (HARR-1), 20) Jno. Silvester (SI-2), 21) Wm. Smith (SM-44*), 22) Alexander Rose (ROS-1), 23) Thos. Spice (SPI-1), and...24 ) Col. Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) "...for his last transportation out of England."
This list certainly contains a number of unusual surnames. Several of these surnames will play an important role in future (and past) documents. The most important is Jno. Battaile (BAT-1) who will continue to play a role in the life of our Cadwallader. William Smith (SM-44*) is a name which appears often, but it is uncertain if it is the same individual. The surname Silvester, Price, and Harrison, also appear frequently among the branches.
This document also indicates that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had a number of trips across the ocean blue. He was certainly an active fellow. [See previous post with land transaction dated 29 Dec. 1677 with David Jones (JO-2), and listed in CJ (#11).]
"Certificate according to Act of Assembly is granted to Col. Cadwalladr. Jones for Twelve hundred acres of land for the Importation of twenty fower persons into this Collony whose names are..." The names listed in order given and coded are - [ (Old) Rappahannock Co. Orders 1683 - 1685, p. 12.]
1) Jno. Hewes (HEW-1), 2) Eliza. Abbot. (AB-1), 3) Jno. Thedam. (THE-1), 4) Tho: How: (HOW-1), 5) Richard Gansell (GAN-1), 6) Michall Meredith (MER-1), 7) Mich: Dare: (DAR-1), 8) Fran: Piggis (PIG-1), 9) Jno. Battaile (BAT-1), 10) Jno. Dons (DON-1), 11) Jon. Legg (LEG-1), 12) Wm. Harvee (HAR-1), 13) Hen. Price (PRI-1), 14) Wm. Blaire (BL-1), 15) Richd. Payne (PA-4), 16) Eliza. Harborn (HARB-1), 17) Jacob Read (RE-1), 18) David Wickes (WIC-1), 19) Andrew Harrisson (HARR-1), 20) Jno. Silvester (SI-2), 21) Wm. Smith (SM-44*), 22) Alexander Rose (ROS-1), 23) Thos. Spice (SPI-1), and...24 ) Col. Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) "...for his last transportation out of England."
This list certainly contains a number of unusual surnames. Several of these surnames will play an important role in future (and past) documents. The most important is Jno. Battaile (BAT-1) who will continue to play a role in the life of our Cadwallader. William Smith (SM-44*) is a name which appears often, but it is uncertain if it is the same individual. The surname Silvester, Price, and Harrison, also appear frequently among the branches.
This document also indicates that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had a number of trips across the ocean blue. He was certainly an active fellow. [See previous post with land transaction dated 29 Dec. 1677 with David Jones (JO-2), and listed in CJ (#11).]
Monday, April 22, 2013
CJ (#20) Odds and Ends : Several Dates
Several dates are recorded surrounding the next document. It is the will of Symon Miller (MI-1) who appears to have written this will the 16th of February 1679. On the 7th day of May 1683, a Francis Thornton (TH-2) and a James Taylor (TAY-1) testify that they were a witness to the writing of this will. It is then recorded on the same day by William Colston (COLS-1) as clerk of court for (Old) Rappahannock County Will Book 1682-1687. In this will, Symon Miller gives the following:
"Item I give unto my Daughter, Susanna Miller (MI-2), Fouwer hundred eight acres & a halfe of land being the halfe devidend of land adjoyning to Col. Col. Cadwalldr. Jones (JO-1) on the head of Pumans Inn to her and her heires forevr."
The land on Peumansend Creek it is. [Note multiple spellings are recorded.] This again gives the location of the first land of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) discussed in CJ(#3). Symon Miller (MI-1) has a number of children, and a great deal of information is giving in his will. It is recorded (Old) Rappahannock County Will Book 1682-1687, p. 13-14 in the abstracts by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, The Ancient Press. [RK.WB-12/90] The land of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) is to be found in several other wills and deeds, thus being used as a landmark to this geographic location.
"Item I give unto my Daughter, Susanna Miller (MI-2), Fouwer hundred eight acres & a halfe of land being the halfe devidend of land adjoyning to Col. Col. Cadwalldr. Jones (JO-1) on the head of Pumans Inn to her and her heires forevr."
The land on Peumansend Creek it is. [Note multiple spellings are recorded.] This again gives the location of the first land of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) discussed in CJ(#3). Symon Miller (MI-1) has a number of children, and a great deal of information is giving in his will. It is recorded (Old) Rappahannock County Will Book 1682-1687, p. 13-14 in the abstracts by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, The Ancient Press. [RK.WB-12/90] The land of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) is to be found in several other wills and deeds, thus being used as a landmark to this geographic location.
Monday, April 15, 2013
CJ (#20) Odds and Ends
Additional documentation of the life and times of our Cadwallader Jones (J0-1) continues among the records of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia for the years 1682-1684. Lets call these "odds and ends" since they cover different topics and different types of activities. For example, the following is found in the will, abstracts for Old Rappahannock Co., 1682-1687. It states:
"Probtr. p Sacrament et Recordatr. x4th die Aprillis Anno 1683 Juratus Coram me Cadwalldr. Jones"
This appears to be when the will of one William Sergent (SE-1) dated 27 day of February 1682 is recorded. Sworn statements of several folks were then recorded on the 4th day of April 1683 stating they were a witness to this will. It would then appear that our Cadwallader (J0-1) recorded this in the court records, or at least saw the will, witness testimony, and most likely the probate of this will. I would read the statement signed by Cadwallader(JO-1) as Probtr = probate, p = with, Sacrament = testimonies, et = and, Recordatr = recorded . Thus Cadwallader (JO-1) seems to be serving as clerk of court on this date in 1683. As far as I have been able to tale, this is the only time in the will book(s) of Old Rappahannock County that this was done.
"Probtr. p Sacrament et Recordatr. x4th die Aprillis Anno 1683 Juratus Coram me Cadwalldr. Jones"
This appears to be when the will of one William Sergent (SE-1) dated 27 day of February 1682 is recorded. Sworn statements of several folks were then recorded on the 4th day of April 1683 stating they were a witness to this will. It would then appear that our Cadwallader (J0-1) recorded this in the court records, or at least saw the will, witness testimony, and most likely the probate of this will. I would read the statement signed by Cadwallader(JO-1) as Probtr = probate, p = with, Sacrament = testimonies, et = and, Recordatr = recorded . Thus Cadwallader (JO-1) seems to be serving as clerk of court on this date in 1683. As far as I have been able to tale, this is the only time in the will book(s) of Old Rappahannock County that this was done.
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