Notes for George CONNOLLY I:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

!George Connolly I of Lancaster Co., VA, birth date and place unknown, was

wealthy and very prosperous. He owned two plantations in Lancaster Co., VA

and one plantation in Richmond Co. VA and many slaves. The only information

about him comes from his will dated 2 April 1771 that was appraised 20 Feb

1772 in Lancaster Co., VA and recorded 19 Mar 1772 in Lancaster Co., VA. (WB

20, p. 31) His will lists the name of his sons, daughters, and their husbands

and wives and some of his grandchildren. Since it does not name his wife, we

can assume that she preceded him in death. Her name is unknown.

George Connolly was the only known child of Patrick. His date and place of birth are currently unknown as well as whom he married. According to his will, he had at least nine children (17): John, Patrick, James, William, George, Sarah, Betty, Mary and Frankie. No wife was mentioned in the will, so we can assume that she preceded him in death. His will was made on April 7, 1770 and recorded February 20, 1772 in Lancaster County, Virginia.

George is mentioned in the 1745 tithables of Christ Church having 8 tithables: John Wright, Robert Brooks and Tom, Dick, Nan, Billy and Jane negroes.

According to records obtained from Historic Christ Church in Lancaster County, like his father, George was an overseer at the Old House Quarter for the Carters. He owned at least 3 separate pieces of property (18), two of which were in Lancaster County and one in Richmond County, Virginia. He owned at least 16 slaves (19).

A piece of George’s character comes out in his will. In one place, he makes specific mention of the care of his daughter Frankie after his death because she was unable to care for herself. The second item relates to him specifically stating that his slave Hannah could choose whichever of his sons she would like to go to.

17. It should be noted that there is much misinformation regarding the dates of birth of his children, along with who they married. Most people who have posted the family tree of George on the internet, have shown some of George's children to be born around 1710 and the rest around 1740. It appears that one source of the confusion is that there are separate marriage records for a John and Patrick Connelly in Richmond County between 1728 and 1730. Many researchers have assumed that these were two of George's sons mentioned in the will. By deduction, the researchers assume that Patrick and John must have been born around 1710. They then show John and Patrick's sister Betty as being born in 1739, which is based on her death record (probably an accurate estimate). Finally, they show the rest of the children in either the 1710 timeframe or the 1740 timeframe or a wide estimate of 1710-1740. The theory would go that George (the father) was born around 1690, married and had some kids around 1710. His first wife then died. He later remarried a younger woman, who bore him additional children around 1740. The argument for the earlier dates rests on whether the John and Patrick mentioned in those marriage records are in fact the sons of George. If they are, certainly they would have been born around 1710.

18. According to his will dated April 7, 1770 (Lancaster County, Will Book 20, p.31)

19. Ibid

Will of George Connolly, made April 7, 1771 and recorded February 20,

1772. It is found in Will Book 20 p. 31.

"In the Name of God Amen, April the Second Day One

Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy one I George

Connolly of the County of Lancaster being in

tollerable (sic) good Health of Body and Sound memory

(God be praised) calling to mind that all men must die

and the uncertainty of the time, for the better

setling (sic) my worldly, and disposing of what Estate

the most high has been graciously pleased to bestow

upon me I make this my last Will and Testament. First

and Principally I bequeath my soul in the Hands of God

who first gave it me, my Body I commend to the Earth

from where it came, to be decently buried in a

Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors

herein after mentioned not doubting through the

Almighty power of God and his infinite mercy in Christ

Jesus my only Saviour of a Joyfull Resurrection to

eternal life. And as for my worldly Estate after all

my Just Debts are paid I give and Bequeath as

followeth.

In Primis I give and bequeath my Lower Plantation

(Purchased of David George) with the appurtenances

thereunto belonging to my son John Connolly and his

heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath my Land and

Plantation on which I now live to my son Patrick

Connolly with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to

him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath

to my son James Connolly my Land in Richmond County

with the appurtenances thereunto belonging and his

heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son

William Connolly and his heirs forever my Negroe man

named Daniel, and my Negroe woman named Kate her

Daughters Nanny and Winny and all their increase of

each from the year 1768. Item I give and bequeath to

my Daughter Sarah James and her heirs forever my

Molatto woman named Frank her son Jesse and whatever

increase she also has or shall have, also every other

Estate I have already given and Possess her with being

all I intend to give her. Item I give and bequeath to

my Daughter Mary Blincoe and her heirs forever my

Negroe fellow Dick and my Molatto fellow Robert and

all I have already given and possess her with. Item I

give and bequeath to my Grandson Rich'd Coleman my

Negroe Girl Sally and all her increase to him and his

heirs forever his Mother Betty Coleman having already

received her portion of my Estate. I give and

bequeath to my Friend Dale Carter Thirty Shillings

current money. Item forasmuch as I have a Daughter

that is by no means able to take care of herself or

govern her Estate being very much subject to have fits

whose name is Frankie therefore I have thought proper

to leave her in the care of her Brother in Law John

Blincoe with her two Negroe Girls Nell and Jane and

their increase (if any) to maintain her, the use of

whom I give to the said Blincoe during his life for

that purpose and if he dye before my said Daughter

Frankie then to remain with her Sister Mary during her

Widowhood and afterwards if she thinks proper to stay

with her, otherwise to make choice of any of her

Brothers to go to after her Sisters Marriage or death

with the said Negroes and their increase to maintain

her and when the said Frankie shall dye then I give

and bequeath the said two Negroe Girls Nell and Jane

with their increase after her death to my three

Grandchildren George Connolly Blincoe, Betty Blincoe,

and Ann Keene Blincoe and their heirs forever, and in

case of the death of either of them under age or

without heir or heirs the whole to decend (sic) to the

survivor or survivors agreeable to a Bond of the said

John Blincoes dated in February last. Item I give and

bequeath all the remainder of my Estate of what nature

soever not already willed away to be Equally Divided

amongst my three sons John, James, and Patrick

reserving to my Grandchild George Connolly son of my

son George Connolly dec'd half a Share to them all and

their heirs forever except my Bed in the old House and

my large Walnut oval Table to my son Patrick Connolly

and his heirs, it is my Will and desire that my Negroe

woman Hannah choose either of my sons to go ? they

paying the praising price. I do hereby Nominate and

appoint my four sons John, William, James and Patrick

and my Friend Dale Carter Executors of this my last

Will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling

all other Wills herebefore made and do by these

presents discharge my Executors of being compelled to

give Security for the faithfull (sic) discharge of

their duty. In witness whereof I have to this Will

affixed my hand and Seal the date above written.

Sealed and Published in presence of

Peter Miller George Connolly

Samuel Brooks

Dale Carter

At a Court held for Lancaster County on the 20th of

February 1772. This Will was proved in Court by the

oaths of Dale Carter, Gent and Samuel Brooks Witnesses

thereto and ordered to be Recorded"

Contributed by James Connolly

Notes for George CONNOLLY I:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

!George Connolly I of Lancaster Co., VA, birth date and place unknown, was

wealthy and very prosperous. He owned two plantations in Lancaster Co., VA

and one plantation in Richmond Co. VA and many slaves. The only information

about him comes from his will dated 2 April 1771 that was appraised 20 Feb

1772 in Lancaster Co., VA and recorded 19 Mar 1772 in Lancaster Co., VA. (WB

20, p. 31) His will lists the name of his sons, daughters, and their husbands

and wives and some of his grandchildren. Since it does not name his wife, we

can assume that she preceded him in death. Her name is unknown.

George Connolly was the only known child of Patrick. His date and place of birth are currently unknown as well as whom he married. According to his will, he had at least nine children (17): John, Patrick, James, William, George, Sarah, Betty, Mary and Frankie. No wife was mentioned in the will, so we can assume that she preceded him in death. His will was made on April 7, 1770 and recorded February 20, 1772 in Lancaster County, Virginia.

George is mentioned in the 1745 tithables of Christ Church having 8 tithables: John Wright, Robert Brooks and Tom, Dick, Nan, Billy and Jane negroes.

According to records obtained from Historic Christ Church in Lancaster County, like his father, George was an overseer at the Old House Quarter for the Carters. He owned at least 3 separate pieces of property (18), two of which were in Lancaster County and one in Richmond County, Virginia. He owned at least 16 slaves (19).

A piece of George’s character comes out in his will. In one place, he makes specific mention of the care of his daughter Frankie after his death because she was unable to care for herself. The second item relates to him specifically stating that his slave Hannah could choose whichever of his sons she would like to go to.

17. It should be noted that there is much misinformation regarding the dates of birth of his children, along with who they married. Most people who have posted the family tree of George on the internet, have shown some of George's children to be born around 1710 and the rest around 1740. It appears that one source of the confusion is that there are separate marriage records for a John and Patrick Connelly in Richmond County between 1728 and 1730. Many researchers have assumed that these were two of George's sons mentioned in the will. By deduction, the researchers assume that Patrick and John must have been born around 1710. They then show John and Patrick's sister Betty as being born in 1739, which is based on her death record (probably an accurate estimate). Finally, they show the rest of the children in either the 1710 timeframe or the 1740 timeframe or a wide estimate of 1710-1740. The theory would go that George (the father) was born around 1690, married and had some kids around 1710. His first wife then died. He later remarried a younger woman, who bore him additional children around 1740. The argument for the earlier dates rests on whether the John and Patrick mentioned in those marriage records are in fact the sons of George. If they are, certainly they would have been born around 1710.

18. According to his will dated April 7, 1770 (Lancaster County, Will Book 20, p.31)

19. Ibid

Will of George Connolly, made April 7, 1771 and recorded February 20,

1772. It is found in Will Book 20 p. 31.

"In the Name of God Amen, April the Second Day One

Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy one I George

Connolly of the County of Lancaster being in

tollerable (sic) good Health of Body and Sound memory

(God be praised) calling to mind that all men must die

and the uncertainty of the time, for the better

setling (sic) my worldly, and disposing of what Estate

the most high has been graciously pleased to bestow

upon me I make this my last Will and Testament. First

and Principally I bequeath my soul in the Hands of God

who first gave it me, my Body I commend to the Earth

from where it came, to be decently buried in a

Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors

herein after mentioned not doubting through the

Almighty power of God and his infinite mercy in Christ

Jesus my only Saviour of a Joyfull Resurrection to

eternal life. And as for my worldly Estate after all

my Just Debts are paid I give and Bequeath as

followeth.

In Primis I give and bequeath my Lower Plantation

(Purchased of David George) with the appurtenances

thereunto belonging to my son John Connolly and his

heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath my Land and

Plantation on which I now live to my son Patrick

Connolly with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to

him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath

to my son James Connolly my Land in Richmond County

with the appurtenances thereunto belonging and his

heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son

William Connolly and his heirs forever my Negroe man

named Daniel, and my Negroe woman named Kate her

Daughters Nanny and Winny and all their increase of

each from the year 1768. Item I give and bequeath to

my Daughter Sarah James and her heirs forever my

Molatto woman named Frank her son Jesse and whatever

increase she also has or shall have, also every other

Estate I have already given and Possess her with being

all I intend to give her. Item I give and bequeath to

my Daughter Mary Blincoe and her heirs forever my

Negroe fellow Dick and my Molatto fellow Robert and

all I have already given and possess her with. Item I

give and bequeath to my Grandson Rich'd Coleman my

Negroe Girl Sally and all her increase to him and his

heirs forever his Mother Betty Coleman having already

received her portion of my Estate. I give and

bequeath to my Friend Dale Carter Thirty Shillings

current money. Item forasmuch as I have a Daughter

that is by no means able to take care of herself or

govern her Estate being very much subject to have fits

whose name is Frankie therefore I have thought proper

to leave her in the care of her Brother in Law John

Blincoe with her two Negroe Girls Nell and Jane and

their increase (if any) to maintain her, the use of

whom I give to the said Blincoe during his life for

that purpose and if he dye before my said Daughter

Frankie then to remain with her Sister Mary during her

Widowhood and afterwards if she thinks proper to stay

with her, otherwise to make choice of any of her

Brothers to go to after her Sisters Marriage or death

with the said Negroes and their increase to maintain

her and when the said Frankie shall dye then I give

and bequeath the said two Negroe Girls Nell and Jane

with their increase after her death to my three

Grandchildren George Connolly Blincoe, Betty Blincoe,

and Ann Keene Blincoe and their heirs forever, and in

case of the death of either of them under age or

without heir or heirs the whole to decend (sic) to the

survivor or survivors agreeable to a Bond of the said

John Blincoes dated in February last. Item I give and

bequeath all the remainder of my Estate of what nature

soever not already willed away to be Equally Divided

amongst my three sons John, James, and Patrick

reserving to my Grandchild George Connolly son of my

son George Connolly dec'd half a Share to them all and

their heirs forever except my Bed in the old House and

my large Walnut oval Table to my son Patrick Connolly

and his heirs, it is my Will and desire that my Negroe

woman Hannah choose either of my sons to go ? they

paying the praising price. I do hereby Nominate and

appoint my four sons John, William, James and Patrick

and my Friend Dale Carter Executors of this my last

Will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling

all other Wills herebefore made and do by these

presents discharge my Executors of being compelled to

give Security for the faithfull (sic) discharge of

their duty. In witness whereof I have to this Will

affixed my hand and Seal the date above written.

Sealed and Published in presence of

Peter Miller George Connolly

Samuel Brooks

Dale Carter

At a Court held for Lancaster County on the 20th of

February 1772. This Will was proved in Court by the

oaths of Dale Carter, Gent and Samuel Brooks Witnesses

thereto and ordered to be Recorded"

Contributed by James Connolly

Notes for George CONNOLLY I:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

!George Connolly I of Lancaster Co., VA, birth date and place unknown, was

wealthy and very prosperous. He owned two plantations in Lancaster Co., VA

and one plantation in Richmond Co. VA and many slaves. The only information

about him comes from his will dated 2 April 1771 that was appraised 20 Feb

1772 in Lancaster Co., VA and recorded 19 Mar 1772 in Lancaster Co., VA. (WB

20, p. 31) His will lists the name of his sons, daughters, and their husbands

and wives and some of his grandchildren. Since it does not name his wife, we

can assume that she preceded him in death. Her name is unknown.

George Connolly was the only known child of Patrick. His date and place of birth are currently unknown as well as whom he married. According to his will, he had at least nine children (17): John, Patrick, James, William, George, Sarah, Betty, Mary and Frankie. No wife was mentioned in the will, so we can assume that she preceded him in death. His will was made on April 7, 1770 and recorded February 20, 1772 in Lancaster County, Virginia.

George is mentioned in the 1745 tithables of Christ Church having 8 tithables: John Wright, Robert Brooks and Tom, Dick, Nan, Billy and Jane negroes.

According to records obtained from Historic Christ Church in Lancaster County, like his father, George was an overseer at the Old House Quarter for the Carters. He owned at least 3 separate pieces of property (18), two of which were in Lancaster County and one in Richmond County, Virginia. He owned at least 16 slaves (19).

A piece of George’s character comes out in his will. In one place, he makes specific mention of the care of his daughter Frankie after his death because she was unable to care for herself. The second item relates to him specifically stating that his slave Hannah could choose whichever of his sons she would like to go to.

17. It should be noted that there is much misinformation regarding the dates of birth of his children, along with who they married. Most people who have posted the family tree of George on the internet, have shown some of George's children to be born around 1710 and the rest around 1740. It appears that one source of the confusion is that there are separate marriage records for a John and Patrick Connelly in Richmond County between 1728 and 1730. Many researchers have assumed that these were two of George's sons mentioned in the will. By deduction, the researchers assume that Patrick and John must have been born around 1710. They then show John and Patrick's sister Betty as being born in 1739, which is based on her death record (probably an accurate estimate). Finally, they show the rest of the children in either the 1710 timeframe or the 1740 timeframe or a wide estimate of 1710-1740. The theory would go that George (the father) was born around 1690, married and had some kids around 1710. His first wife then died. He later remarried a younger woman, who bore him additional children around 1740. The argument for the earlier dates rests on whether the John and Patrick mentioned in those marriage records are in fact the sons of George. If they are, certainly they would have been born around 1710.

18. According to his will dated April 7, 1770 (Lancaster County, Will Book 20, p.31)

19. Ibid

Will of George Connolly, made April 7, 1771 and recorded February 20,

1772. It is found in Will Book 20 p. 31.

"In the Name of God Amen, April the Second Day One

Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy one I George

Connolly of the County of Lancaster being in

tollerable (sic) good Health of Body and Sound memory

(God be praised) calling to mind that all men must die

and the uncertainty of the time, for the better

setling (sic) my worldly, and disposing of what Estate

the most high has been graciously pleased to bestow

upon me I make this my last Will and Testament. First

and Principally I bequeath my soul in the Hands of God

who first gave it me, my Body I commend to the Earth

from where it came, to be decently buried in a

Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors

herein after mentioned not doubting through the

Almighty power of God and his infinite mercy in Christ

Jesus my only Saviour of a Joyfull Resurrection to

eternal life. And as for my worldly Estate after all

my Just Debts are paid I give and Bequeath as

followeth.

In Primis I give and bequeath my Lower Plantation

(Purchased of David George) with the appurtenances

thereunto belonging to my son John Connolly and his

heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath my Land and

Plantation on which I now live to my son Patrick

Connolly with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to

him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath

to my son James Connolly my Land in Richmond County

with the appurtenances thereunto belonging and his

heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son

William Connolly and his heirs forever my Negroe man

named Daniel, and my Negroe woman named Kate her

Daughters Nanny and Winny and all their increase of

each from the year 1768. Item I give and bequeath to

my Daughter Sarah James and her heirs forever my

Molatto woman named Frank her son Jesse and whatever

increase she also has or shall have, also every other

Estate I have already given and Possess her with being

all I intend to give her. Item I give and bequeath to

my Daughter Mary Blincoe and her heirs forever my

Negroe fellow Dick and my Molatto fellow Robert and

all I have already given and possess her with. Item I

give and bequeath to my Grandson Rich'd Coleman my

Negroe Girl Sally and all her increase to him and his

heirs forever his Mother Betty Coleman having already

received her portion of my Estate. I give and

bequeath to my Friend Dale Carter Thirty Shillings

current money. Item forasmuch as I have a Daughter

that is by no means able to take care of herself or

govern her Estate being very much subject to have fits

whose name is Frankie therefore I have thought proper

to leave her in the care of her Brother in Law John

Blincoe with her two Negroe Girls Nell and Jane and

their increase (if any) to maintain her, the use of

whom I give to the said Blincoe during his life for

that purpose and if he dye before my said Daughter

Frankie then to remain with her Sister Mary during her

Widowhood and afterwards if she thinks proper to stay

with her, otherwise to make choice of any of her

Brothers to go to after her Sisters Marriage or death

with the said Negroes and their increase to maintain

her and when the said Frankie shall dye then I give

and bequeath the said two Negroe Girls Nell and Jane

with their increase after her death to my three

Grandchildren George Connolly Blincoe, Betty Blincoe,

and Ann Keene Blincoe and their heirs forever, and in

case of the death of either of them under age or

without heir or heirs the whole to decend (sic) to the

survivor or survivors agreeable to a Bond of the said

John Blincoes dated in February last. Item I give and

bequeath all the remainder of my Estate of what nature

soever not already willed away to be Equally Divided

amongst my three sons John, James, and Patrick

reserving to my Grandchild George Connolly son of my

son George Connolly dec'd half a Share to them all and

their heirs forever except my Bed in the old House and

my large Walnut oval Table to my son Patrick Connolly

and his heirs, it is my Will and desire that my Negroe

woman Hannah choose either of my sons to go ? they

paying the praising price. I do hereby Nominate and

appoint my four sons John, William, James and Patrick

and my Friend Dale Carter Executors of this my last

Will and testament hereby revoking and disannulling

all other Wills herebefore made and do by these

presents discharge my Executors of being compelled to

give Security for the faithfull (sic) discharge of

their duty. In witness whereof I have to this Will

affixed my hand and Seal the date above written.

Sealed and Published in presence of

Peter Miller George Connolly

Samuel Brooks

Dale Carter

At a Court held for Lancaster County on the 20th of

February 1772. This Will was proved in Court by the

oaths of Dale Carter, Gent and Samuel Brooks Witnesses

thereto and ordered to be Recorded"

Contributed by James Connolly

Notes for <No name>:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

!Name of George Connolly I wife is unknown.

Notes for <No name>:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

!Name of George Connolly I wife is unknown.

Notes for John CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

John’s date and place of birth are unknown. We know that he inherited his father’s lower plantation in Lancaster Co., which his father had purchased from David George. John is mentioned in the estate records of a William Hill (21). According to those records, John married William’s widow (given name Betty according to one source) and became guardian to William and Betty’s children. One researcher (22) states that John and Betty had a son (William) and a daughter (Nancy). Apparently Betty died sometime before April 23, 1778, when John married Mary Stephens. John and Mary had at least the following children (23): Harrison (B: 11/2/1780), George (8/13/1782), John (3/14/1785), Betsey (4/6/1787) and Williamson (7/8/1789).

Just prior to his marriage to Mary Stephens, on March 11, 1778 John purchased 290 acres, which fell in both Richmond and Northumberland Counties from John and Martha Turberville. On May 20 of that same year, John and Mary Connolly sold their land in Lancaster County to Jesse Harrison. Apparently this completed a move they were making from Lancaster to Richmond County. Note that both transactions were witnessed by his brother James, among others. At this point his date of death is unknown.

20. It is our conviction that it is George's son John who married the widow Betty Hill (widow of William Hill) and later married Mary Stephens. This is the conclusion reached reached by other researchers and the following information is based on that assumption. We anticipate uncovering additional, documented evidence to bear this out.

21. Lancaster County Will Book 18, pg 74 and Will Book 20, p 74.

22. Bayne O'Brien in her "Conley" work pg. 24.

23. Various other researchers have shown additional children, but I have not yet seen the evidence

Notes for John CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

John’s date and place of birth are unknown. We know that he inherited his father’s lower plantation in Lancaster Co., which his father had purchased from David George. John is mentioned in the estate records of a William Hill (21). According to those records, John married William’s widow (given name Betty according to one source) and became guardian to William and Betty’s children. One researcher (22) states that John and Betty had a son (William) and a daughter (Nancy). Apparently Betty died sometime before April 23, 1778, when John married Mary Stephens. John and Mary had at least the following children (23): Harrison (B: 11/2/1780), George (8/13/1782), John (3/14/1785), Betsey (4/6/1787) and Williamson (7/8/1789).

Just prior to his marriage to Mary Stephens, on March 11, 1778 John purchased 290 acres, which fell in both Richmond and Northumberland Counties from John and Martha Turberville. On May 20 of that same year, John and Mary Connolly sold their land in Lancaster County to Jesse Harrison. Apparently this completed a move they were making from Lancaster to Richmond County. Note that both transactions were witnessed by his brother James, among others. At this point his date of death is unknown.

20. It is our conviction that it is George's son John who married the widow Betty Hill (widow of William Hill) and later married Mary Stephens. This is the conclusion reached reached by other researchers and the following information is based on that assumption. We anticipate uncovering additional, documented evidence to bear this out.

21. Lancaster County Will Book 18, pg 74 and Will Book 20, p 74.

22. Bayne O'Brien in her "Conley" work pg. 24.

23. Various other researchers have shown additional children, but I have not yet seen the evidence

Notes for James CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

James’ date and place of birth are unknown. However, we believe that he was born in Lancaster County, Virginia (31) between 1740 and 1750 (32). He married Mary Griggs (33) at an unknown date and location. She died sometime after 1775 (34) and before 1778 (35). James and Mary had the following children: Charlotte Connolly (DOB December 10, 1772 in Richmond County, Virginia (36) ), Patrick Connolly (Birth Info Unknown) and William Griggs Connolly (DOB October 27, 1775 in Lancaster County, Virginia (37)). We believe that following Mary's death, James remarried around 1777 or 1778 to a Catherine Payne (38). They had the following children: Cyrus Payne Connolly on November 17, 1778 (39), Elizabeth Payne Connolly and Margaret Wallis Connolly. The assumption that the James Connolly married to Mary Griggs is the same one married to Catherine Payne is based on the following pieces of information:

1) Dates of children's births: We have documented the dates of 3 of these children - Charlotte (December 10, 1772), William (October 27, 1775) and Cyrus (November 17, 1778). Charlotte and William were children of James and Mary Griggs Connolly. Cyrus was the son of James and Catherine Payne Connolly. No children for James and Mary have been found after 1775 and no children for James and Catherine have been found before 1778.

2) Death of Mary Griggs: It is a certain fact that she was dead by 1780 (40). While it is possible that she was alive in 1778 and 1779, it is very possible that she died in 1775, 1776 or 1777, maybe even during the birth of William Griggs Connolly. Her early death, leaving James with young children, would have necessitated him remarrying quickly to provide a mother to his young children.

3) The similar movements of these people: James, Mary, Patrick, Charlotte, William, Catherine and Cyrus have been documented to have been in the Lancaster County, Virginia area (41)in the 1770's. James (without his wife Mary), Catherine, Patrick, William, Cyrus, Elizabeth and Margaret have all been documented as being in Orange County, Virginia from about 1779-1788 (42). James, Charlotte, Patrick, William and Cyrus were found in Charlotte County, Virginia in the 1790's (43). Also, William moved to Montgomery County, NC in 1798 (44). There are indications that Cyrus may have been there as well, due to his wife living in that area around the time of their marriage. Finally, both William and Cyrus lived in the Burke County, NC area for a period of time in the early 1800's.

4) We find only one James Connolly living in Orange County and Charlotte County at the above mentioned times.

Item #3 indicates the close relationship these people had. It is obvious that the children from Mary and the children from Catherine could not be full brothers and sisters by definition. They also cannot be 1st cousins as their fathers have the same name. It is unlikely that they would have traveled so closely had they merely been 2nd cousins. Thus by default, we reach the conclusion that Mary died between 1775-1778 and James remarried to Catherine in 1777 or 1778 and that he is the father to all of these kids.

In July of 1779, the family sold their land in Richmond County (45) and moved to Orange County, Virginia (46). The reason for the move is unknown, however this move would have occurred during the Revolutionary War. James is mentioned in a petition to the Virginia legislature in regards to Revolutionary War service. It is unclear whether he actually served during the war or not. He is found in no other records such as listings of soldiers and pensions.

The family sold their land in Orange County in 1788. We know that they were in Charlotte County in 1790 from Personal Tax listings. However, where they were between 1788 and 1790 is uncertain. William Griggs Connolly's obituary indicates that the family moved directly from Orange County to Charlotte County. James shows up in tax records in Charlotte County until 1806. It appears that all of his children (47) except Patrick had moved elsewhere prior to that date, so it seems unlikely that he made a later move to be with them, especially with Patrick so near. As he was older at this point, if he had wanted to go and live with his other children, he probably would have left with them. My suspicion is that the reason is no longer mentioned in tax records after 1806 is that he died that year. We do not know what happened to Catherine his wife.

30. The certain connection of our James Connolly to the James Connolly shown as a son in George Connolly I's will is made based on the land in Richmond County mentioned in the said will. The purchase of the land by George was made in 1768 from Thomas and Betty Coleman (George's son-in-law and daughter). The land was for 175 acres in Richmond County on the Branches of Totuskey (Richmond Co. Deed Book No. 13, pp 42-44). This same piece of land was sold on July 5, 1779 by a James and Catherine Connolly (Richmond Co. Deed Book No. 14, pp 535-536). We know that this is our James, as it specifically mentions his wife, the sale date was 16 days before he purchased land in Orange County and because his daughter Catherine was born there.

31. This is based on the fact that his children were born in the area. We also know that his father's land was in Lancaster County. Also, James' father-in-law, William Griggs had a will filed in Lancaster County.

32. This is an estimate based on the birth dates of his children that we know (Charlotte - 1772 and William - 1775). James could have been born prior to this date, but not much later.

33. James is explicitly mentioned in the will of William Griggs in 1780 (Lancaster Co.Will Book No. 20, p 227), although his wife's first name is not. There is no known marriage record for James and Mary. However, we get her name from the birth record of their daughter Charlotte Connolly in Richmond County, Virginia in 1772.

34. This is based on the birth of William Griggs Connolly who is believed to have been her last child. According to his obituary, he was born in 1775.

35. This date was chosen as it was the birth year of Cyrus Connolly, believed to be the son of James Connolly through Catherine Payne Connolly. We are convinced that Mary had died at this point and James had remarried and fathered a son named Cyrus. Further evidence of such is presented in this document. Either way, she was definitely dead before 1780 when her father's will was written.

36. According to birth record from Richmond County, Virginia (Registers of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 p.20).

37. According to his obituary in the Southern Christian Advocate.

38. No known marriage record available.

39. According to birth record (Northumberland County, Record of Births 1661-1810)

40. Based on the will of her father William Griggs.

41. This would include Lancaster County, Northumberland County and Richmond County, all of which are right next to each other. James, Mary, Charlotte, Patrick and William have been shown together and James, Catherine and Cyrus were shown together.

42. These dates are based on the land purchases and sells by James and Catherine Connolly. The Richard Payne Indenture (Orange County Deed Book No. 19 p. 377) ties James, Catherine, Cyrus, Elizabeth and Margaret together. The sell of the land by James and Catherine has Patrick as a witness and provides a strong link between the 'two' families. William is documented as being there according to his obituary.

43. Charlotte is found there according to her marriage record. James is also mentioned in her marriage record as well as being witness to a couple of wills. Patrick, William and Cyrus have been found as witnesses to wills. In addition, William is documented as being there by his marriage record and his obituary.

44. According to his obituary in the Southern Christian Advocate.

45. Richmond County Deed Book No. 14, pp 535-536.

46. Based on the age of William Griggs Connolly referred to in his obituary at the time of the move and the purchase of land record for James and Catherine Connolly found in Orange County (Orange County Deed Book No. 17, pp 232-234).

47. It should be noted that we haven't had the opportunity to research the movements of his daughters by Catherine, Elizabeth and Margaret.

Notes for James CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

James’ date and place of birth are unknown. However, we believe that he was born in Lancaster County, Virginia (31) between 1740 and 1750 (32). He married Mary Griggs (33) at an unknown date and location. She died sometime after 1775 (34) and before 1778 (35). James and Mary had the following children: Charlotte Connolly (DOB December 10, 1772 in Richmond County, Virginia (36) ), Patrick Connolly (Birth Info Unknown) and William Griggs Connolly (DOB October 27, 1775 in Lancaster County, Virginia (37)). We believe that following Mary's death, James remarried around 1777 or 1778 to a Catherine Payne (38). They had the following children: Cyrus Payne Connolly on November 17, 1778 (39), Elizabeth Payne Connolly and Margaret Wallis Connolly. The assumption that the James Connolly married to Mary Griggs is the same one married to Catherine Payne is based on the following pieces of information:

1) Dates of children's births: We have documented the dates of 3 of these children - Charlotte (December 10, 1772), William (October 27, 1775) and Cyrus (November 17, 1778). Charlotte and William were children of James and Mary Griggs Connolly. Cyrus was the son of James and Catherine Payne Connolly. No children for James and Mary have been found after 1775 and no children for James and Catherine have been found before 1778.

2) Death of Mary Griggs: It is a certain fact that she was dead by 1780 (40). While it is possible that she was alive in 1778 and 1779, it is very possible that she died in 1775, 1776 or 1777, maybe even during the birth of William Griggs Connolly. Her early death, leaving James with young children, would have necessitated him remarrying quickly to provide a mother to his young children.

3) The similar movements of these people: James, Mary, Patrick, Charlotte, William, Catherine and Cyrus have been documented to have been in the Lancaster County, Virginia area (41)in the 1770's. James (without his wife Mary), Catherine, Patrick, William, Cyrus, Elizabeth and Margaret have all been documented as being in Orange County, Virginia from about 1779-1788 (42). James, Charlotte, Patrick, William and Cyrus were found in Charlotte County, Virginia in the 1790's (43). Also, William moved to Montgomery County, NC in 1798 (44). There are indications that Cyrus may have been there as well, due to his wife living in that area around the time of their marriage. Finally, both William and Cyrus lived in the Burke County, NC area for a period of time in the early 1800's.

4) We find only one James Connolly living in Orange County and Charlotte County at the above mentioned times.

Item #3 indicates the close relationship these people had. It is obvious that the children from Mary and the children from Catherine could not be full brothers and sisters by definition. They also cannot be 1st cousins as their fathers have the same name. It is unlikely that they would have traveled so closely had they merely been 2nd cousins. Thus by default, we reach the conclusion that Mary died between 1775-1778 and James remarried to Catherine in 1777 or 1778 and that he is the father to all of these kids.

In July of 1779, the family sold their land in Richmond County (45) and moved to Orange County, Virginia (46). The reason for the move is unknown, however this move would have occurred during the Revolutionary War. James is mentioned in a petition to the Virginia legislature in regards to Revolutionary War service. It is unclear whether he actually served during the war or not. He is found in no other records such as listings of soldiers and pensions.

The family sold their land in Orange County in 1788. We know that they were in Charlotte County in 1790 from Personal Tax listings. However, where they were between 1788 and 1790 is uncertain. William Griggs Connolly's obituary indicates that the family moved directly from Orange County to Charlotte County. James shows up in tax records in Charlotte County until 1806. It appears that all of his children (47) except Patrick had moved elsewhere prior to that date, so it seems unlikely that he made a later move to be with them, especially with Patrick so near. As he was older at this point, if he had wanted to go and live with his other children, he probably would have left with them. My suspicion is that the reason is no longer mentioned in tax records after 1806 is that he died that year. We do not know what happened to Catherine his wife.

30. The certain connection of our James Connolly to the James Connolly shown as a son in George Connolly I's will is made based on the land in Richmond County mentioned in the said will. The purchase of the land by George was made in 1768 from Thomas and Betty Coleman (George's son-in-law and daughter). The land was for 175 acres in Richmond County on the Branches of Totuskey (Richmond Co. Deed Book No. 13, pp 42-44). This same piece of land was sold on July 5, 1779 by a James and Catherine Connolly (Richmond Co. Deed Book No. 14, pp 535-536). We know that this is our James, as it specifically mentions his wife, the sale date was 16 days before he purchased land in Orange County and because his daughter Catherine was born there.

31. This is based on the fact that his children were born in the area. We also know that his father's land was in Lancaster County. Also, James' father-in-law, William Griggs had a will filed in Lancaster County.

32. This is an estimate based on the birth dates of his children that we know (Charlotte - 1772 and William - 1775). James could have been born prior to this date, but not much later.

33. James is explicitly mentioned in the will of William Griggs in 1780 (Lancaster Co.Will Book No. 20, p 227), although his wife's first name is not. There is no known marriage record for James and Mary. However, we get her name from the birth record of their daughter Charlotte Connolly in Richmond County, Virginia in 1772.

34. This is based on the birth of William Griggs Connolly who is believed to have been her last child. According to his obituary, he was born in 1775.

35. This date was chosen as it was the birth year of Cyrus Connolly, believed to be the son of James Connolly through Catherine Payne Connolly. We are convinced that Mary had died at this point and James had remarried and fathered a son named Cyrus. Further evidence of such is presented in this document. Either way, she was definitely dead before 1780 when her father's will was written.

36. According to birth record from Richmond County, Virginia (Registers of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 p.20).

37. According to his obituary in the Southern Christian Advocate.

38. No known marriage record available.

39. According to birth record (Northumberland County, Record of Births 1661-1810)

40. Based on the will of her father William Griggs.

41. This would include Lancaster County, Northumberland County and Richmond County, all of which are right next to each other. James, Mary, Charlotte, Patrick and William have been shown together and James, Catherine and Cyrus were shown together.

42. These dates are based on the land purchases and sells by James and Catherine Connolly. The Richard Payne Indenture (Orange County Deed Book No. 19 p. 377) ties James, Catherine, Cyrus, Elizabeth and Margaret together. The sell of the land by James and Catherine has Patrick as a witness and provides a strong link between the 'two' families. William is documented as being there according to his obituary.

43. Charlotte is found there according to her marriage record. James is also mentioned in her marriage record as well as being witness to a couple of wills. Patrick, William and Cyrus have been found as witnesses to wills. In addition, William is documented as being there by his marriage record and his obituary.

44. According to his obituary in the Southern Christian Advocate.

45. Richmond County Deed Book No. 14, pp 535-536.

46. Based on the age of William Griggs Connolly referred to in his obituary at the time of the move and the purchase of land record for James and Catherine Connolly found in Orange County (Orange County Deed Book No. 17, pp 232-234).

47. It should be noted that we haven't had the opportunity to research the movements of his daughters by Catherine, Elizabeth and Margaret.

Notes for James CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

James’ date and place of birth are unknown. However, we believe that he was born in Lancaster County, Virginia (31) between 1740 and 1750 (32). He married Mary Griggs (33) at an unknown date and location. She died sometime after 1775 (34) and before 1778 (35). James and Mary had the following children: Charlotte Connolly (DOB December 10, 1772 in Richmond County, Virginia (36) ), Patrick Connolly (Birth Info Unknown) and William Griggs Connolly (DOB October 27, 1775 in Lancaster County, Virginia (37)). We believe that following Mary's death, James remarried around 1777 or 1778 to a Catherine Payne (38). They had the following children: Cyrus Payne Connolly on November 17, 1778 (39), Elizabeth Payne Connolly and Margaret Wallis Connolly. The assumption that the James Connolly married to Mary Griggs is the same one married to Catherine Payne is based on the following pieces of information:

1) Dates of children's births: We have documented the dates of 3 of these children - Charlotte (December 10, 1772), William (October 27, 1775) and Cyrus (November 17, 1778). Charlotte and William were children of James and Mary Griggs Connolly. Cyrus was the son of James and Catherine Payne Connolly. No children for James and Mary have been found after 1775 and no children for James and Catherine have been found before 1778.

2) Death of Mary Griggs: It is a certain fact that she was dead by 1780 (40). While it is possible that she was alive in 1778 and 1779, it is very possible that she died in 1775, 1776 or 1777, maybe even during the birth of William Griggs Connolly. Her early death, leaving James with young children, would have necessitated him remarrying quickly to provide a mother to his young children.

3) The similar movements of these people: James, Mary, Patrick, Charlotte, William, Catherine and Cyrus have been documented to have been in the Lancaster County, Virginia area (41)in the 1770's. James (without his wife Mary), Catherine, Patrick, William, Cyrus, Elizabeth and Margaret have all been documented as being in Orange County, Virginia from about 1779-1788 (42). James, Charlotte, Patrick, William and Cyrus were found in Charlotte County, Virginia in the 1790's (43). Also, William moved to Montgomery County, NC in 1798 (44). There are indications that Cyrus may have been there as well, due to his wife living in that area around the time of their marriage. Finally, both William and Cyrus lived in the Burke County, NC area for a period of time in the early 1800's.

4) We find only one James Connolly living in Orange County and Charlotte County at the above mentioned times.

Item #3 indicates the close relationship these people had. It is obvious that the children from Mary and the children from Catherine could not be full brothers and sisters by definition. They also cannot be 1st cousins as their fathers have the same name. It is unlikely that they would have traveled so closely had they merely been 2nd cousins. Thus by default, we reach the conclusion that Mary died between 1775-1778 and James remarried to Catherine in 1777 or 1778 and that he is the father to all of these kids.

In July of 1779, the family sold their land in Richmond County (45) and moved to Orange County, Virginia (46). The reason for the move is unknown, however this move would have occurred during the Revolutionary War. James is mentioned in a petition to the Virginia legislature in regards to Revolutionary War service. It is unclear whether he actually served during the war or not. He is found in no other records such as listings of soldiers and pensions.

The family sold their land in Orange County in 1788. We know that they were in Charlotte County in 1790 from Personal Tax listings. However, where they were between 1788 and 1790 is uncertain. William Griggs Connolly's obituary indicates that the family moved directly from Orange County to Charlotte County. James shows up in tax records in Charlotte County until 1806. It appears that all of his children (47) except Patrick had moved elsewhere prior to that date, so it seems unlikely that he made a later move to be with them, especially with Patrick so near. As he was older at this point, if he had wanted to go and live with his other children, he probably would have left with them. My suspicion is that the reason is no longer mentioned in tax records after 1806 is that he died that year. We do not know what happened to Catherine his wife.

30. The certain connection of our James Connolly to the James Connolly shown as a son in George Connolly I's will is made based on the land in Richmond County mentioned in the said will. The purchase of the land by George was made in 1768 from Thomas and Betty Coleman (George's son-in-law and daughter). The land was for 175 acres in Richmond County on the Branches of Totuskey (Richmond Co. Deed Book No. 13, pp 42-44). This same piece of land was sold on July 5, 1779 by a James and Catherine Connolly (Richmond Co. Deed Book No. 14, pp 535-536). We know that this is our James, as it specifically mentions his wife, the sale date was 16 days before he purchased land in Orange County and because his daughter Catherine was born there.

31. This is based on the fact that his children were born in the area. We also know that his father's land was in Lancaster County. Also, James' father-in-law, William Griggs had a will filed in Lancaster County.

32. This is an estimate based on the birth dates of his children that we know (Charlotte - 1772 and William - 1775). James could have been born prior to this date, but not much later.

33. James is explicitly mentioned in the will of William Griggs in 1780 (Lancaster Co.Will Book No. 20, p 227), although his wife's first name is not. There is no known marriage record for James and Mary. However, we get her name from the birth record of their daughter Charlotte Connolly in Richmond County, Virginia in 1772.

34. This is based on the birth of William Griggs Connolly who is believed to have been her last child. According to his obituary, he was born in 1775.

35. This date was chosen as it was the birth year of Cyrus Connolly, believed to be the son of James Connolly through Catherine Payne Connolly. We are convinced that Mary had died at this point and James had remarried and fathered a son named Cyrus. Further evidence of such is presented in this document. Either way, she was definitely dead before 1780 when her father's will was written.

36. According to birth record from Richmond County, Virginia (Registers of North Farnham Parish 1663-1814 and Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 p.20).

37. According to his obituary in the Southern Christian Advocate.

38. No known marriage record available.

39. According to birth record (Northumberland County, Record of Births 1661-1810)

40. Based on the will of her father William Griggs.

41. This would include Lancaster County, Northumberland County and Richmond County, all of which are right next to each other. James, Mary, Charlotte, Patrick and William have been shown together and James, Catherine and Cyrus were shown together.

42. These dates are based on the land purchases and sells by James and Catherine Connolly. The Richard Payne Indenture (Orange County Deed Book No. 19 p. 377) ties James, Catherine, Cyrus, Elizabeth and Margaret together. The sell of the land by James and Catherine has Patrick as a witness and provides a strong link between the 'two' families. William is documented as being there according to his obituary.

43. Charlotte is found there according to her marriage record. James is also mentioned in her marriage record as well as being witness to a couple of wills. Patrick, William and Cyrus have been found as witnesses to wills. In addition, William is documented as being there by his marriage record and his obituary.

44. According to his obituary in the Southern Christian Advocate.

45. Richmond County Deed Book No. 14, pp 535-536.

46. Based on the age of William Griggs Connolly referred to in his obituary at the time of the move and the purchase of land record for James and Catherine Connolly found in Orange County (Orange County Deed Book No. 17, pp 232-234).

47. It should be noted that we haven't had the opportunity to research the movements of his daughters by Catherine, Elizabeth and Margaret.

Notes for Betty CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

Betty was born about 1739 (50). Betty married Thomas Coleman (51). Their children were Lucy (3/1/1759), Richard (4/22/1761), Betty (1/26/1763), Thomas (6/30/1770), Robbin (8/15/1772), Sarah (5/19/1775), James (1/4/1778) and Molley (4/23/1780). She died December 14, 1788.(52)

50. Based on information mentioned in her death record cited below.

51. This is shown by examination of the birth records of her children, one of whom (Richard) is explicitly named in her father's will.

52. According the Beverley Fleet's "Virginia Coloniel Abstracts" Volume 3.

Notes for Betty CONNOLLY:

General Notes:

Betty was born about 1739 (50). Betty married Thomas Coleman (51). Their children were Lucy (3/1/1759), Richard (4/22/1761), Betty (1/26/1763), Thomas (6/30/1770), Robbin (8/15/1772), Sarah (5/19/1775), James (1/4/1778) and Molley (4/23/1780). She died December 14, 1788.(52)

50. Based on information mentioned in her death record cited below.

51. This is shown by examination of the birth records of her children, one of whom (Richard) is explicitly named in her father's will.

52. According the Beverley Fleet's "Virginia Coloniel Abstracts" Volume 3.

Notes for Patrick CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

As far as we know, Patrick was the first -born of George and Frances Connolly, born November 21, 1754 in Northumberland County. Nothing more is known about him. It seems that based on the fact that he is not mentioned in his brother's will , he was likely dead before 1778 when the will was made. It is possible that he was the Patrick who married Ann Doggett in 1772. Three factors lead us to believe that he wasn't though: 1) He would have only been 17, 2) Patrick would likely have had children and if he did and he was himself dead by the time of his brother's will, they would have likely been mentioned in George III's will and 3) There are specific records of his brother George III, having his step-father, Nicholas George, as his guardian, but there are no known records of Patrick having the same.

Notes for Patrick CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

As far as we know, Patrick was the first -born of George and Frances Connolly, born November 21, 1754 in Northumberland County. Nothing more is known about him. It seems that based on the fact that he is not mentioned in his brother's will , he was likely dead before 1778 when the will was made. It is possible that he was the Patrick who married Ann Doggett in 1772. Three factors lead us to believe that he wasn't though: 1) He would have only been 17, 2) Patrick would likely have had children and if he did and he was himself dead by the time of his brother's will, they would have likely been mentioned in George III's will and 3) There are specific records of his brother George III, having his step-father, Nicholas George, as his guardian, but there are no known records of Patrick having the same.

Notes for George Coleman CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

George Connolly was a doctor. He is the grandchild mentioned in the will of.

George Connolly dated 2 April 1771. Since his father was deceased at the time

of this will, Nicholas George was appointed guardian of George's orphan's part

of his grandfather's estate.

George's Revolutionary War Pension Claim dated 11 Aug 1834 North Cumberland Co., VA., age 72, states George was born 20 May 1761, Lancaster Co., VA. was living in Richmond Co., VA. when called into service in Apr 1779, returning to same after the war. Lived in Richmond Co., VA for eighteen years, moved to Harrison Co., VA. staying sixteen years, moved to Lewis Co., VA. staying two years moving to Kanawha Co., VA. as of 11 Aug 1834 had been there nine years.

On 31 March 1838 George appeared before the Justice of Peace of Lewis Co., VA stating that he was old and infirm and lately lost his wife and was compelled to break up housekeeping in consequence of which he removed to Lewis Co., VA. to live with his daughter.

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Revolutionary War Pension Application:

George Connolly VA 27888

Northumberland County, VA was a private under the command of Col. Davis in VA for 2 years. $80 per year beginning on 3/4/1831.

State of Virginia, Northumberland County.

On this 11th day of August 1834, personally appeared in open court George Connolly, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted for 3 years in April, 1779 in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, under one Capt. Lovely and received the bounty of the said Capt. Lovely. That he stayed there with the other soldiers who had enlisted about 2 weeks, was then marched to Richmond Virginia and there joined the 4th Regiment commanded by Col. William Davis, where he stayed a few days and was then marched to the coal mines in Henrico County where he stayed four months. The British then came into Richmond where he with the troops was marched to give them battle. When they got to Richmond, the British had gone down the River to their shipping. Our troops pursued them by land down the river, but did not overtake them; they were marched back to Richmond and stayed a few days, after which they were marched to Chesterfield Court House where they wintered and stayed in all six months.

From there the troops were marched to Petersburg and where they stayed four months, and in April 1781, according to expectation the Enemy appeared across the creek opposite of them and commenced firing upon our Army which had found access then along the street upon the opposite side of the creek after firing 23 rounds himself fell wounded both in his arm and his leg, the scars are now upon him. Our Army were compelled to retreat leaving him and John Johnson and about 18 others prisoners. They were taken by the British and carried on board their shipping, where the ball that lodged in his leg was extracted by one of their surgeons. They were then sent on to New York and put in the Hospital there, and upon his getting well was confined in close prison with about 300 other American prisoners, where we stayed until Clinton evacuated the town, and as he supposed, went to England, which movement was subsequent to Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown in Oct 1781 and at which place (New York) he was in the Hospital and prison together seven months.

When the prisoners were set at liberty I went home having been in the service or in confinement of the enemy from the time of my enlistment to discharge as a (Pvt.?). He doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and any agency in any state except the present.

(Signed) George Connolly

Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court as follows viz:

1st Where and in what year were you born?

Answer by the declarant. I was born in Lancaster County the 20th May 1761.

2nd Have you any record of your age; if so, where it is.

Answer. The record of my age was made by my father and is now in my possession.

3rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?

Answer. I lived when called into service in Richmond County of this state and returned to the same county after the war, where I lived 18 years; then removed to Harrison County and stayed 16 years; then to Lewis County and stayed 2 years, and then to Kenawha County all in this state where I now reside and have done so for 9 years having left there for the special purpose of coming down in the lower counties where I first lived to get testimony by which the present claim can be established.

4th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?

Answer. I enlisted as stated in my declaration for 3 years.

5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops, where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect; such circumstances of your services.

Answer. Besides my captain & colonel stated in this declaration, I remember to have known in the Army Captain Thomas Edmonds, Capt. Samuel Jones and others. I will add that I was in ____ with 5 soldiers viz: Jno. Burnett, Michael Brady, Joseph Crummy, Chas. Charity, and John Doughty.

6th. Did you receive a discharge?

Answer. I became a prisoner as here stated, of course got no discharge.

7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?

Answer. I have been well known in Richmond County as a Militia Captain, where I served in that capacity for 8 or 10 years, and am doubtless well known by the old citizens of Richmond County adjoining this, for truth and veracity. I deem it unnecessary to refer to my present acquaintances in Kenawha County, as I presume they would not be known by this court.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.

And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.

Northumberland County Court 11 August 1834

This day George Connolly came into court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration and interrogatories proving his services as a soldier in the revolutionary. In testimony whereas I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of August 1834

M.B. Cralle(?)

State of Virginia

Lewis County Court on this 31st day of March 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis personally appeared George Connolly who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Lovely in the Regiment commanded by Col. Davis in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that he resided in Kenhawa County in the said state of Virginia at the time he was placed on the pension list. From whence he has lately removed to Lewis County in said state of Virginia where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.

The reasons of signed for changing his residence from Kenhawa County to Lewis County are as follows: That the said George Connolly is now old and infirm and has lately lost his wife, and was compelled to break up housekeeping, in consequence of which he removed to Lewis County to live with his daughter.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid

(Signed) Warden (?) Huffman J.Peace

The word “removed” inserted (?) before signing

Warden Huffman J.Peace

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Richmond and State of Virginia Ann Geatman (Yeatman?) age 76 and made oath that she knew and was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County, but now of Kenawha, that she knew when he went into the Revolutionary Service in 1779 and was absent upwards of three years; that they lived not more than 2 ½ miles apart at the time of the said Conolly’s going into service. That she has often heard the old soldiers speak of the said Connolly, and of his being with them in the service.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Ann Geatman is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834. Jno.W. Belfield (?)

State of Virginia Richmond County to wit.

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Richmond and state of Virginia, Elizabeth Jones, aged 71 years and made oath that she was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County and now of Kenawha, that she knows when he enlisted in the Revolutionary Services in 1779. And that he was gone upwards of three years. That she lived in the same house with him up to the time of his going into services; and that he returned, and lived in the same family until he got married.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Jones is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834.

Jno W Belfield

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Lewis County Court

Elijah Flesher personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, that the _____ named George Connolly is the identical person alluded to in the _______ affidavit.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March 1838

(Signed) Elijah Flesher

Weeden Huffman J Peace Lewis County Court Virginia

(Further statements as to veracity of persons signing)

.

Notes for George Coleman CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

George Connolly was a doctor. He is the grandchild mentioned in the will of.

George Connolly dated 2 April 1771. Since his father was deceased at the time

of this will, Nicholas George was appointed guardian of George's orphan's part

of his grandfather's estate.

George's Revolutionary War Pension Claim dated 11 Aug 1834 North Cumberland Co., VA., age 72, states George was born 20 May 1761, Lancaster Co., VA. was living in Richmond Co., VA. when called into service in Apr 1779, returning to same after the war. Lived in Richmond Co., VA for eighteen years, moved to Harrison Co., VA. staying sixteen years, moved to Lewis Co., VA. staying two years moving to Kanawha Co., VA. as of 11 Aug 1834 had been there nine years.

On 31 March 1838 George appeared before the Justice of Peace of Lewis Co., VA stating that he was old and infirm and lately lost his wife and was compelled to break up housekeeping in consequence of which he removed to Lewis Co., VA. to live with his daughter.

The Information below was copied from the following url

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/n/Betty-D-Renick/FILE/0010page.html

Revolutionary War Pension Application:

George Connolly VA 27888

Northumberland County, VA was a private under the command of Col. Davis in VA for 2 years. $80 per year beginning on 3/4/1831.

State of Virginia, Northumberland County.

On this 11th day of August 1834, personally appeared in open court George Connolly, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted for 3 years in April, 1779 in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, under one Capt. Lovely and received the bounty of the said Capt. Lovely. That he stayed there with the other soldiers who had enlisted about 2 weeks, was then marched to Richmond Virginia and there joined the 4th Regiment commanded by Col. William Davis, where he stayed a few days and was then marched to the coal mines in Henrico County where he stayed four months. The British then came into Richmond where he with the troops was marched to give them battle. When they got to Richmond, the British had gone down the River to their shipping. Our troops pursued them by land down the river, but did not overtake them; they were marched back to Richmond and stayed a few days, after which they were marched to Chesterfield Court House where they wintered and stayed in all six months.

From there the troops were marched to Petersburg and where they stayed four months, and in April 1781, according to expectation the Enemy appeared across the creek opposite of them and commenced firing upon our Army which had found access then along the street upon the opposite side of the creek after firing 23 rounds himself fell wounded both in his arm and his leg, the scars are now upon him. Our Army were compelled to retreat leaving him and John Johnson and about 18 others prisoners. They were taken by the British and carried on board their shipping, where the ball that lodged in his leg was extracted by one of their surgeons. They were then sent on to New York and put in the Hospital there, and upon his getting well was confined in close prison with about 300 other American prisoners, where we stayed until Clinton evacuated the town, and as he supposed, went to England, which movement was subsequent to Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown in Oct 1781 and at which place (New York) he was in the Hospital and prison together seven months.

When the prisoners were set at liberty I went home having been in the service or in confinement of the enemy from the time of my enlistment to discharge as a (Pvt.?). He doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and any agency in any state except the present.

(Signed) George Connolly

Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court as follows viz:

1st Where and in what year were you born?

Answer by the declarant. I was born in Lancaster County the 20th May 1761.

2nd Have you any record of your age; if so, where it is.

Answer. The record of my age was made by my father and is now in my possession.

3rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?

Answer. I lived when called into service in Richmond County of this state and returned to the same county after the war, where I lived 18 years; then removed to Harrison County and stayed 16 years; then to Lewis County and stayed 2 years, and then to Kenawha County all in this state where I now reside and have done so for 9 years having left there for the special purpose of coming down in the lower counties where I first lived to get testimony by which the present claim can be established.

4th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?

Answer. I enlisted as stated in my declaration for 3 years.

5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops, where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect; such circumstances of your services.

Answer. Besides my captain & colonel stated in this declaration, I remember to have known in the Army Captain Thomas Edmonds, Capt. Samuel Jones and others. I will add that I was in ____ with 5 soldiers viz: Jno. Burnett, Michael Brady, Joseph Crummy, Chas. Charity, and John Doughty.

6th. Did you receive a discharge?

Answer. I became a prisoner as here stated, of course got no discharge.

7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?

Answer. I have been well known in Richmond County as a Militia Captain, where I served in that capacity for 8 or 10 years, and am doubtless well known by the old citizens of Richmond County adjoining this, for truth and veracity. I deem it unnecessary to refer to my present acquaintances in Kenawha County, as I presume they would not be known by this court.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.

And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.

Northumberland County Court 11 August 1834

This day George Connolly came into court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration and interrogatories proving his services as a soldier in the revolutionary. In testimony whereas I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of August 1834

M.B. Cralle(?)

State of Virginia

Lewis County Court on this 31st day of March 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis personally appeared George Connolly who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Lovely in the Regiment commanded by Col. Davis in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that he resided in Kenhawa County in the said state of Virginia at the time he was placed on the pension list. From whence he has lately removed to Lewis County in said state of Virginia where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.

The reasons of signed for changing his residence from Kenhawa County to Lewis County are as follows: That the said George Connolly is now old and infirm and has lately lost his wife, and was compelled to break up housekeeping, in consequence of which he removed to Lewis County to live with his daughter.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid

(Signed) Warden (?) Huffman J.Peace

The word “removed” inserted (?) before signing

Warden Huffman J.Peace

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Richmond and State of Virginia Ann Geatman (Yeatman?) age 76 and made oath that she knew and was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County, but now of Kenawha, that she knew when he went into the Revolutionary Service in 1779 and was absent upwards of three years; that they lived not more than 2 ½ miles apart at the time of the said Conolly’s going into service. That she has often heard the old soldiers speak of the said Connolly, and of his being with them in the service.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Ann Geatman is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834. Jno.W. Belfield (?)

State of Virginia Richmond County to wit.

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Richmond and state of Virginia, Elizabeth Jones, aged 71 years and made oath that she was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County and now of Kenawha, that she knows when he enlisted in the Revolutionary Services in 1779. And that he was gone upwards of three years. That she lived in the same house with him up to the time of his going into services; and that he returned, and lived in the same family until he got married.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Jones is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834.

Jno W Belfield

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Lewis County Court

Elijah Flesher personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, that the _____ named George Connolly is the identical person alluded to in the _______ affidavit.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March 1838

(Signed) Elijah Flesher

Weeden Huffman J Peace Lewis County Court Virginia

(Further statements as to veracity of persons signing)

.

Notes for George Coleman CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

George Connolly was a doctor. He is the grandchild mentioned in the will of.

George Connolly dated 2 April 1771. Since his father was deceased at the time

of this will, Nicholas George was appointed guardian of George's orphan's part

of his grandfather's estate.

George's Revolutionary War Pension Claim dated 11 Aug 1834 North Cumberland Co., VA., age 72, states George was born 20 May 1761, Lancaster Co., VA. was living in Richmond Co., VA. when called into service in Apr 1779, returning to same after the war. Lived in Richmond Co., VA for eighteen years, moved to Harrison Co., VA. staying sixteen years, moved to Lewis Co., VA. staying two years moving to Kanawha Co., VA. as of 11 Aug 1834 had been there nine years.

On 31 March 1838 George appeared before the Justice of Peace of Lewis Co., VA stating that he was old and infirm and lately lost his wife and was compelled to break up housekeeping in consequence of which he removed to Lewis Co., VA. to live with his daughter.

The Information below was copied from the following url

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/n/Betty-D-Renick/FILE/0010page.html

Revolutionary War Pension Application:

George Connolly VA 27888

Northumberland County, VA was a private under the command of Col. Davis in VA for 2 years. $80 per year beginning on 3/4/1831.

State of Virginia, Northumberland County.

On this 11th day of August 1834, personally appeared in open court George Connolly, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted for 3 years in April, 1779 in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, under one Capt. Lovely and received the bounty of the said Capt. Lovely. That he stayed there with the other soldiers who had enlisted about 2 weeks, was then marched to Richmond Virginia and there joined the 4th Regiment commanded by Col. William Davis, where he stayed a few days and was then marched to the coal mines in Henrico County where he stayed four months. The British then came into Richmond where he with the troops was marched to give them battle. When they got to Richmond, the British had gone down the River to their shipping. Our troops pursued them by land down the river, but did not overtake them; they were marched back to Richmond and stayed a few days, after which they were marched to Chesterfield Court House where they wintered and stayed in all six months.

From there the troops were marched to Petersburg and where they stayed four months, and in April 1781, according to expectation the Enemy appeared across the creek opposite of them and commenced firing upon our Army which had found access then along the street upon the opposite side of the creek after firing 23 rounds himself fell wounded both in his arm and his leg, the scars are now upon him. Our Army were compelled to retreat leaving him and John Johnson and about 18 others prisoners. They were taken by the British and carried on board their shipping, where the ball that lodged in his leg was extracted by one of their surgeons. They were then sent on to New York and put in the Hospital there, and upon his getting well was confined in close prison with about 300 other American prisoners, where we stayed until Clinton evacuated the town, and as he supposed, went to England, which movement was subsequent to Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown in Oct 1781 and at which place (New York) he was in the Hospital and prison together seven months.

When the prisoners were set at liberty I went home having been in the service or in confinement of the enemy from the time of my enlistment to discharge as a (Pvt.?). He doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and any agency in any state except the present.

(Signed) George Connolly

Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court as follows viz:

1st Where and in what year were you born?

Answer by the declarant. I was born in Lancaster County the 20th May 1761.

2nd Have you any record of your age; if so, where it is.

Answer. The record of my age was made by my father and is now in my possession.

3rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?

Answer. I lived when called into service in Richmond County of this state and returned to the same county after the war, where I lived 18 years; then removed to Harrison County and stayed 16 years; then to Lewis County and stayed 2 years, and then to Kenawha County all in this state where I now reside and have done so for 9 years having left there for the special purpose of coming down in the lower counties where I first lived to get testimony by which the present claim can be established.

4th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?

Answer. I enlisted as stated in my declaration for 3 years.

5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops, where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect; such circumstances of your services.

Answer. Besides my captain & colonel stated in this declaration, I remember to have known in the Army Captain Thomas Edmonds, Capt. Samuel Jones and others. I will add that I was in ____ with 5 soldiers viz: Jno. Burnett, Michael Brady, Joseph Crummy, Chas. Charity, and John Doughty.

6th. Did you receive a discharge?

Answer. I became a prisoner as here stated, of course got no discharge.

7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?

Answer. I have been well known in Richmond County as a Militia Captain, where I served in that capacity for 8 or 10 years, and am doubtless well known by the old citizens of Richmond County adjoining this, for truth and veracity. I deem it unnecessary to refer to my present acquaintances in Kenawha County, as I presume they would not be known by this court.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.

And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.

Northumberland County Court 11 August 1834

This day George Connolly came into court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration and interrogatories proving his services as a soldier in the revolutionary. In testimony whereas I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of August 1834

M.B. Cralle(?)

State of Virginia

Lewis County Court on this 31st day of March 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis personally appeared George Connolly who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Lovely in the Regiment commanded by Col. Davis in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that he resided in Kenhawa County in the said state of Virginia at the time he was placed on the pension list. From whence he has lately removed to Lewis County in said state of Virginia where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.

The reasons of signed for changing his residence from Kenhawa County to Lewis County are as follows: That the said George Connolly is now old and infirm and has lately lost his wife, and was compelled to break up housekeeping, in consequence of which he removed to Lewis County to live with his daughter.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid

(Signed) Warden (?) Huffman J.Peace

The word “removed” inserted (?) before signing

Warden Huffman J.Peace

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Richmond and State of Virginia Ann Geatman (Yeatman?) age 76 and made oath that she knew and was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County, but now of Kenawha, that she knew when he went into the Revolutionary Service in 1779 and was absent upwards of three years; that they lived not more than 2 ½ miles apart at the time of the said Conolly’s going into service. That she has often heard the old soldiers speak of the said Connolly, and of his being with them in the service.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Ann Geatman is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834. Jno.W. Belfield (?)

State of Virginia Richmond County to wit.

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Richmond and state of Virginia, Elizabeth Jones, aged 71 years and made oath that she was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County and now of Kenawha, that she knows when he enlisted in the Revolutionary Services in 1779. And that he was gone upwards of three years. That she lived in the same house with him up to the time of his going into services; and that he returned, and lived in the same family until he got married.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Jones is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834.

Jno W Belfield

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Lewis County Court

Elijah Flesher personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, that the _____ named George Connolly is the identical person alluded to in the _______ affidavit.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March 1838

(Signed) Elijah Flesher

Weeden Huffman J Peace Lewis County Court Virginia

(Further statements as to veracity of persons signing)

.

Notes for George Coleman CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

George Connolly was a doctor. He is the grandchild mentioned in the will of.

George Connolly dated 2 April 1771. Since his father was deceased at the time

of this will, Nicholas George was appointed guardian of George's orphan's part

of his grandfather's estate.

George's Revolutionary War Pension Claim dated 11 Aug 1834 North Cumberland Co., VA., age 72, states George was born 20 May 1761, Lancaster Co., VA. was living in Richmond Co., VA. when called into service in Apr 1779, returning to same after the war. Lived in Richmond Co., VA for eighteen years, moved to Harrison Co., VA. staying sixteen years, moved to Lewis Co., VA. staying two years moving to Kanawha Co., VA. as of 11 Aug 1834 had been there nine years.

On 31 March 1838 George appeared before the Justice of Peace of Lewis Co., VA stating that he was old and infirm and lately lost his wife and was compelled to break up housekeeping in consequence of which he removed to Lewis Co., VA. to live with his daughter.

The Information below was copied from the following url

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/n/Betty-D-Renick/FILE/0010page.html

Revolutionary War Pension Application:

George Connolly VA 27888

Northumberland County, VA was a private under the command of Col. Davis in VA for 2 years. $80 per year beginning on 3/4/1831.

State of Virginia, Northumberland County.

On this 11th day of August 1834, personally appeared in open court George Connolly, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted for 3 years in April, 1779 in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, under one Capt. Lovely and received the bounty of the said Capt. Lovely. That he stayed there with the other soldiers who had enlisted about 2 weeks, was then marched to Richmond Virginia and there joined the 4th Regiment commanded by Col. William Davis, where he stayed a few days and was then marched to the coal mines in Henrico County where he stayed four months. The British then came into Richmond where he with the troops was marched to give them battle. When they got to Richmond, the British had gone down the River to their shipping. Our troops pursued them by land down the river, but did not overtake them; they were marched back to Richmond and stayed a few days, after which they were marched to Chesterfield Court House where they wintered and stayed in all six months.

From there the troops were marched to Petersburg and where they stayed four months, and in April 1781, according to expectation the Enemy appeared across the creek opposite of them and commenced firing upon our Army which had found access then along the street upon the opposite side of the creek after firing 23 rounds himself fell wounded both in his arm and his leg, the scars are now upon him. Our Army were compelled to retreat leaving him and John Johnson and about 18 others prisoners. They were taken by the British and carried on board their shipping, where the ball that lodged in his leg was extracted by one of their surgeons. They were then sent on to New York and put in the Hospital there, and upon his getting well was confined in close prison with about 300 other American prisoners, where we stayed until Clinton evacuated the town, and as he supposed, went to England, which movement was subsequent to Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown in Oct 1781 and at which place (New York) he was in the Hospital and prison together seven months.

When the prisoners were set at liberty I went home having been in the service or in confinement of the enemy from the time of my enlistment to discharge as a (Pvt.?). He doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and any agency in any state except the present.

(Signed) George Connolly

Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court as follows viz:

1st Where and in what year were you born?

Answer by the declarant. I was born in Lancaster County the 20th May 1761.

2nd Have you any record of your age; if so, where it is.

Answer. The record of my age was made by my father and is now in my possession.

3rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?

Answer. I lived when called into service in Richmond County of this state and returned to the same county after the war, where I lived 18 years; then removed to Harrison County and stayed 16 years; then to Lewis County and stayed 2 years, and then to Kenawha County all in this state where I now reside and have done so for 9 years having left there for the special purpose of coming down in the lower counties where I first lived to get testimony by which the present claim can be established.

4th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?

Answer. I enlisted as stated in my declaration for 3 years.

5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops, where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect; such circumstances of your services.

Answer. Besides my captain & colonel stated in this declaration, I remember to have known in the Army Captain Thomas Edmonds, Capt. Samuel Jones and others. I will add that I was in ____ with 5 soldiers viz: Jno. Burnett, Michael Brady, Joseph Crummy, Chas. Charity, and John Doughty.

6th. Did you receive a discharge?

Answer. I became a prisoner as here stated, of course got no discharge.

7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?

Answer. I have been well known in Richmond County as a Militia Captain, where I served in that capacity for 8 or 10 years, and am doubtless well known by the old citizens of Richmond County adjoining this, for truth and veracity. I deem it unnecessary to refer to my present acquaintances in Kenawha County, as I presume they would not be known by this court.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.

And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.

Northumberland County Court 11 August 1834

This day George Connolly came into court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration and interrogatories proving his services as a soldier in the revolutionary. In testimony whereas I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of August 1834

M.B. Cralle(?)

State of Virginia

Lewis County Court on this 31st day of March 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis personally appeared George Connolly who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Lovely in the Regiment commanded by Col. Davis in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that he resided in Kenhawa County in the said state of Virginia at the time he was placed on the pension list. From whence he has lately removed to Lewis County in said state of Virginia where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.

The reasons of signed for changing his residence from Kenhawa County to Lewis County are as follows: That the said George Connolly is now old and infirm and has lately lost his wife, and was compelled to break up housekeeping, in consequence of which he removed to Lewis County to live with his daughter.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid

(Signed) Warden (?) Huffman J.Peace

The word “removed” inserted (?) before signing

Warden Huffman J.Peace

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Richmond and State of Virginia Ann Geatman (Yeatman?) age 76 and made oath that she knew and was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County, but now of Kenawha, that she knew when he went into the Revolutionary Service in 1779 and was absent upwards of three years; that they lived not more than 2 ½ miles apart at the time of the said Conolly’s going into service. That she has often heard the old soldiers speak of the said Connolly, and of his being with them in the service.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Ann Geatman is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834. Jno.W. Belfield (?)

State of Virginia Richmond County to wit.

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Richmond and state of Virginia, Elizabeth Jones, aged 71 years and made oath that she was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County and now of Kenawha, that she knows when he enlisted in the Revolutionary Services in 1779. And that he was gone upwards of three years. That she lived in the same house with him up to the time of his going into services; and that he returned, and lived in the same family until he got married.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Jones is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834.

Jno W Belfield

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Lewis County Court

Elijah Flesher personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, that the _____ named George Connolly is the identical person alluded to in the _______ affidavit.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March 1838

(Signed) Elijah Flesher

Weeden Huffman J Peace Lewis County Court Virginia

(Further statements as to veracity of persons signing)

.

Notes for George Coleman CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

George Connolly was a doctor. He is the grandchild mentioned in the will of.

George Connolly dated 2 April 1771. Since his father was deceased at the time

of this will, Nicholas George was appointed guardian of George's orphan's part

of his grandfather's estate.

George's Revolutionary War Pension Claim dated 11 Aug 1834 North Cumberland Co., VA., age 72, states George was born 20 May 1761, Lancaster Co., VA. was living in Richmond Co., VA. when called into service in Apr 1779, returning to same after the war. Lived in Richmond Co., VA for eighteen years, moved to Harrison Co., VA. staying sixteen years, moved to Lewis Co., VA. staying two years moving to Kanawha Co., VA. as of 11 Aug 1834 had been there nine years.

On 31 March 1838 George appeared before the Justice of Peace of Lewis Co., VA stating that he was old and infirm and lately lost his wife and was compelled to break up housekeeping in consequence of which he removed to Lewis Co., VA. to live with his daughter.

The Information below was copied from the following url

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/n/Betty-D-Renick/FILE/0010page.html

Revolutionary War Pension Application:

George Connolly VA 27888

Northumberland County, VA was a private under the command of Col. Davis in VA for 2 years. $80 per year beginning on 3/4/1831.

State of Virginia, Northumberland County.

On this 11th day of August 1834, personally appeared in open court George Connolly, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted for 3 years in April, 1779 in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, under one Capt. Lovely and received the bounty of the said Capt. Lovely. That he stayed there with the other soldiers who had enlisted about 2 weeks, was then marched to Richmond Virginia and there joined the 4th Regiment commanded by Col. William Davis, where he stayed a few days and was then marched to the coal mines in Henrico County where he stayed four months. The British then came into Richmond where he with the troops was marched to give them battle. When they got to Richmond, the British had gone down the River to their shipping. Our troops pursued them by land down the river, but did not overtake them; they were marched back to Richmond and stayed a few days, after which they were marched to Chesterfield Court House where they wintered and stayed in all six months.

From there the troops were marched to Petersburg and where they stayed four months, and in April 1781, according to expectation the Enemy appeared across the creek opposite of them and commenced firing upon our Army which had found access then along the street upon the opposite side of the creek after firing 23 rounds himself fell wounded both in his arm and his leg, the scars are now upon him. Our Army were compelled to retreat leaving him and John Johnson and about 18 others prisoners. They were taken by the British and carried on board their shipping, where the ball that lodged in his leg was extracted by one of their surgeons. They were then sent on to New York and put in the Hospital there, and upon his getting well was confined in close prison with about 300 other American prisoners, where we stayed until Clinton evacuated the town, and as he supposed, went to England, which movement was subsequent to Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown in Oct 1781 and at which place (New York) he was in the Hospital and prison together seven months.

When the prisoners were set at liberty I went home having been in the service or in confinement of the enemy from the time of my enlistment to discharge as a (Pvt.?). He doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and any agency in any state except the present.

(Signed) George Connolly

Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court as follows viz:

1st Where and in what year were you born?

Answer by the declarant. I was born in Lancaster County the 20th May 1761.

2nd Have you any record of your age; if so, where it is.

Answer. The record of my age was made by my father and is now in my possession.

3rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?

Answer. I lived when called into service in Richmond County of this state and returned to the same county after the war, where I lived 18 years; then removed to Harrison County and stayed 16 years; then to Lewis County and stayed 2 years, and then to Kenawha County all in this state where I now reside and have done so for 9 years having left there for the special purpose of coming down in the lower counties where I first lived to get testimony by which the present claim can be established.

4th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?

Answer. I enlisted as stated in my declaration for 3 years.

5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops, where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect; such circumstances of your services.

Answer. Besides my captain & colonel stated in this declaration, I remember to have known in the Army Captain Thomas Edmonds, Capt. Samuel Jones and others. I will add that I was in ____ with 5 soldiers viz: Jno. Burnett, Michael Brady, Joseph Crummy, Chas. Charity, and John Doughty.

6th. Did you receive a discharge?

Answer. I became a prisoner as here stated, of course got no discharge.

7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?

Answer. I have been well known in Richmond County as a Militia Captain, where I served in that capacity for 8 or 10 years, and am doubtless well known by the old citizens of Richmond County adjoining this, for truth and veracity. I deem it unnecessary to refer to my present acquaintances in Kenawha County, as I presume they would not be known by this court.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.

And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.

Northumberland County Court 11 August 1834

This day George Connolly came into court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration and interrogatories proving his services as a soldier in the revolutionary. In testimony whereas I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of August 1834

M.B. Cralle(?)

State of Virginia

Lewis County Court on this 31st day of March 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis personally appeared George Connolly who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Lovely in the Regiment commanded by Col. Davis in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that he resided in Kenhawa County in the said state of Virginia at the time he was placed on the pension list. From whence he has lately removed to Lewis County in said state of Virginia where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.

The reasons of signed for changing his residence from Kenhawa County to Lewis County are as follows: That the said George Connolly is now old and infirm and has lately lost his wife, and was compelled to break up housekeeping, in consequence of which he removed to Lewis County to live with his daughter.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid

(Signed) Warden (?) Huffman J.Peace

The word “removed” inserted (?) before signing

Warden Huffman J.Peace

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Richmond and State of Virginia Ann Geatman (Yeatman?) age 76 and made oath that she knew and was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County, but now of Kenawha, that she knew when he went into the Revolutionary Service in 1779 and was absent upwards of three years; that they lived not more than 2 ½ miles apart at the time of the said Conolly’s going into service. That she has often heard the old soldiers speak of the said Connolly, and of his being with them in the service.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Ann Geatman is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834. Jno.W. Belfield (?)

State of Virginia Richmond County to wit.

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Richmond and state of Virginia, Elizabeth Jones, aged 71 years and made oath that she was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County and now of Kenawha, that she knows when he enlisted in the Revolutionary Services in 1779. And that he was gone upwards of three years. That she lived in the same house with him up to the time of his going into services; and that he returned, and lived in the same family until he got married.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Jones is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834.

Jno W Belfield

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Lewis County Court

Elijah Flesher personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, that the _____ named George Connolly is the identical person alluded to in the _______ affidavit.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March 1838

(Signed) Elijah Flesher

Weeden Huffman J Peace Lewis County Court Virginia

(Further statements as to veracity of persons signing)

.

Notes for George Coleman CONNOLLY III:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

George Connolly was a doctor. He is the grandchild mentioned in the will of.

George Connolly dated 2 April 1771. Since his father was deceased at the time

of this will, Nicholas George was appointed guardian of George's orphan's part

of his grandfather's estate.

George's Revolutionary War Pension Claim dated 11 Aug 1834 North Cumberland Co., VA., age 72, states George was born 20 May 1761, Lancaster Co., VA. was living in Richmond Co., VA. when called into service in Apr 1779, returning to same after the war. Lived in Richmond Co., VA for eighteen years, moved to Harrison Co., VA. staying sixteen years, moved to Lewis Co., VA. staying two years moving to Kanawha Co., VA. as of 11 Aug 1834 had been there nine years.

On 31 March 1838 George appeared before the Justice of Peace of Lewis Co., VA stating that he was old and infirm and lately lost his wife and was compelled to break up housekeeping in consequence of which he removed to Lewis Co., VA. to live with his daughter.

The Information below was copied from the following url

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/n/Betty-D-Renick/FILE/0010page.html

Revolutionary War Pension Application:

George Connolly VA 27888

Northumberland County, VA was a private under the command of Col. Davis in VA for 2 years. $80 per year beginning on 3/4/1831.

State of Virginia, Northumberland County.

On this 11th day of August 1834, personally appeared in open court George Connolly, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted for 3 years in April, 1779 in the town of Fredericksburg, Virginia, under one Capt. Lovely and received the bounty of the said Capt. Lovely. That he stayed there with the other soldiers who had enlisted about 2 weeks, was then marched to Richmond Virginia and there joined the 4th Regiment commanded by Col. William Davis, where he stayed a few days and was then marched to the coal mines in Henrico County where he stayed four months. The British then came into Richmond where he with the troops was marched to give them battle. When they got to Richmond, the British had gone down the River to their shipping. Our troops pursued them by land down the river, but did not overtake them; they were marched back to Richmond and stayed a few days, after which they were marched to Chesterfield Court House where they wintered and stayed in all six months.

From there the troops were marched to Petersburg and where they stayed four months, and in April 1781, according to expectation the Enemy appeared across the creek opposite of them and commenced firing upon our Army which had found access then along the street upon the opposite side of the creek after firing 23 rounds himself fell wounded both in his arm and his leg, the scars are now upon him. Our Army were compelled to retreat leaving him and John Johnson and about 18 others prisoners. They were taken by the British and carried on board their shipping, where the ball that lodged in his leg was extracted by one of their surgeons. They were then sent on to New York and put in the Hospital there, and upon his getting well was confined in close prison with about 300 other American prisoners, where we stayed until Clinton evacuated the town, and as he supposed, went to England, which movement was subsequent to Cornwallis’ defeat at Yorktown in Oct 1781 and at which place (New York) he was in the Hospital and prison together seven months.

When the prisoners were set at liberty I went home having been in the service or in confinement of the enemy from the time of my enlistment to discharge as a (Pvt.?). He doth hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and any agency in any state except the present.

(Signed) George Connolly

Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court as follows viz:

1st Where and in what year were you born?

Answer by the declarant. I was born in Lancaster County the 20th May 1761.

2nd Have you any record of your age; if so, where it is.

Answer. The record of my age was made by my father and is now in my possession.

3rd Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War; and where do you now live?

Answer. I lived when called into service in Richmond County of this state and returned to the same county after the war, where I lived 18 years; then removed to Harrison County and stayed 16 years; then to Lewis County and stayed 2 years, and then to Kenawha County all in this state where I now reside and have done so for 9 years having left there for the special purpose of coming down in the lower counties where I first lived to get testimony by which the present claim can be established.

4th How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if so, for whom?

Answer. I enlisted as stated in my declaration for 3 years.

5th. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops, where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect; such circumstances of your services.

Answer. Besides my captain & colonel stated in this declaration, I remember to have known in the Army Captain Thomas Edmonds, Capt. Samuel Jones and others. I will add that I was in ____ with 5 soldiers viz: Jno. Burnett, Michael Brady, Joseph Crummy, Chas. Charity, and John Doughty.

6th. Did you receive a discharge?

Answer. I became a prisoner as here stated, of course got no discharge.

7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?

Answer. I have been well known in Richmond County as a Militia Captain, where I served in that capacity for 8 or 10 years, and am doubtless well known by the old citizens of Richmond County adjoining this, for truth and veracity. I deem it unnecessary to refer to my present acquaintances in Kenawha County, as I presume they would not be known by this court.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed, the day and year above written.

And the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.

Northumberland County Court 11 August 1834

This day George Connolly came into court and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration and interrogatories proving his services as a soldier in the revolutionary. In testimony whereas I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of August 1834

M.B. Cralle(?)

State of Virginia

Lewis County Court on this 31st day of March 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis personally appeared George Connolly who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Lovely in the Regiment commanded by Col. Davis in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Virginia that he resided in Kenhawa County in the said state of Virginia at the time he was placed on the pension list. From whence he has lately removed to Lewis County in said state of Virginia where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future.

The reasons of signed for changing his residence from Kenhawa County to Lewis County are as follows: That the said George Connolly is now old and infirm and has lately lost his wife, and was compelled to break up housekeeping, in consequence of which he removed to Lewis County to live with his daughter.

(Signed) George Connolly

Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid

(Signed) Warden (?) Huffman J.Peace

The word “removed” inserted (?) before signing

Warden Huffman J.Peace

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Richmond and State of Virginia Ann Geatman (Yeatman?) age 76 and made oath that she knew and was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County, but now of Kenawha, that she knew when he went into the Revolutionary Service in 1779 and was absent upwards of three years; that they lived not more than 2 ½ miles apart at the time of the said Conolly’s going into service. That she has often heard the old soldiers speak of the said Connolly, and of his being with them in the service.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Ann Geatman is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834. Jno.W. Belfield (?)

State of Virginia Richmond County to wit.

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Richmond County

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Richmond and state of Virginia, Elizabeth Jones, aged 71 years and made oath that she was well acquainted with George Connolly formerly a resident of Richmond County and now of Kenawha, that she knows when he enlisted in the Revolutionary Services in 1779. And that he was gone upwards of three years. That she lived in the same house with him up to the time of his going into services; and that he returned, and lived in the same family until he got married.

And I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that the said Elizabeth Jones is a credible person, and that her testimony is entitled to the fullest confidence. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of August 1834.

Jno W Belfield

George Saunders, clerk of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that John W Belfield Esquire whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a magistrate of the county of Richmond and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed the 13th day of August 1834 and in the 59th year of the commonwealth.

Geo. Saunders

State of Virginia Lewis County Court

Elijah Flesher personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, that the _____ named George Connolly is the identical person alluded to in the _______ affidavit.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of March 1838

(Signed) Elijah Flesher

Weeden Huffman J Peace Lewis County Court Virginia

(Further statements as to veracity of persons signing)

.

Notes for William Harrison JARVIS:

General Notes:

[BeamandWilson.FTW]

calhoun co.:

JARVIS, William 19 Calhoun William &

Catharin e HENSLEY, Nancy 17

Calhoun Wesley & B . 22 Sep 1878

married by J. M. Wood

Calhoun County Census, 1860

JARVIS, 951

William Jarvis...35...Lewis...Farmer

Catharine...26...Monroe

William H...9/12...Calhoun

Calhoun County Census, 1880

Census Place:Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia

Source:FHL Film 1255401 National Archives Film T9-1401 Page 222A

RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

William JARVISSelfMMW57WV

Occ:FarmerFa: WVMo: WV

Catharine JARVISWifeFMW43WV

Occ:Keeping HouseFa: VAMo: VA

LucindaJARVISDauFSW17WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Sarah JARVISDauFSW15WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Rebecca J. JARVISDauFSW13WV

Occ:At HomeFa: WVMo: WV

Pery G. JARVISSonMSW12WV

Occ:At HomeFa: WVMo: WV

Louisa JARVISDauFSW10WV

Occ:At HomeFa: WVMo: WV

Matilda JARVISDauFSW8WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Samuel W. JARVISSonMSW6WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Thomas JARVISSonMSW2WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Notes for William Harrison JARVIS:

General Notes:

[BeamandWilson.FTW]

calhoun co.:

JARVIS, William 19 Calhoun William &

Catharin e HENSLEY, Nancy 17

Calhoun Wesley & B . 22 Sep 1878

married by J. M. Wood

Calhoun County Census, 1860

JARVIS, 951

William Jarvis...35...Lewis...Farmer

Catharine...26...Monroe

William H...9/12...Calhoun

Calhoun County Census, 1880

Census Place:Washington, Calhoun, West Virginia

Source:FHL Film 1255401 National Archives Film T9-1401 Page 222A

RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace

William JARVISSelfMMW57WV

Occ:FarmerFa: WVMo: WV

Catharine JARVISWifeFMW43WV

Occ:Keeping HouseFa: VAMo: VA

LucindaJARVISDauFSW17WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Sarah JARVISDauFSW15WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Rebecca J. JARVISDauFSW13WV

Occ:At HomeFa: WVMo: WV

Pery G. JARVISSonMSW12WV

Occ:At HomeFa: WVMo: WV

Louisa JARVISDauFSW10WV

Occ:At HomeFa: WVMo: WV

Matilda JARVISDauFSW8WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Samuel W. JARVISSonMSW6WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Thomas JARVISSonMSW2WV

Fa: WVMo: WV

Notes for Margaret BOOHER:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

Margaret was the first wife of George. They had ten children.

Tree stated name as Booker believe it was Booher

MEMOIRS

OF THE

BOOHER - BARNETT

FAMILY

Written for the Reunion held at the home of

A. B. BARNETT, AUGUST 31, 1924

By EVA BARNETT

Moundsville, West Virginia

This copy diligently compared with a copy received from Howard Booher, 1001 Connecticut Ave., Washington 6, D. C. - 14 July 1954. This copy done 1 July 1976, by W. S. Booher of 1132 Banning Blv'd., Wilmington, California

We have met today at the place where our forefathers settled, built their homes and reared their children.

According to the records we find that in 1794 Charles Wharton obtained a tract of land containing four hundred acres in Washington County, (now Greene County), Pennsylvania, which conveyed to Ezekiel Barnett. However, before the deed was made he died and the land was deeded to the heirs Of Ezekiel Barnett. The other heirs transferring their interest to them, William and John, sons of Ezekiel, became the owners. Making a division of the four hundred acres, William took the western half and John the eastern half, the western farm was transferred to William Griffeth, to Henry Parkinson, to Jonathan Walton, to Ralph Drake and thence to Isaac and Jackson Booher, and from them to James Buchanan.

The eastern half of this land being the part of John Barnett has descended to his heirs, and a part of it has never been away from some of them for one hundred forty years.

A. B. Barnett is now the owner of two hundred acres of the original tract and part of the house, which is his home, was built for his father's home and is where "Uncle Doc" was born. He was so nickenamed because he was the seventh son of the seventh son and tradition said he was to be a doctor. From this we know there were five other sons besides William and John.

We have no record of the time when Ezekiel Barnett married his wife, Elinor Kilgore, but from memory we know that the names of the children were, besides William who went down the river and settled in Ohio, and John, who stayed on this farm, Betsy Gorby, Rhoda Hitchcock, Nellie Sinclair, and Lucy Mellon - her daughter Eliza being the mother of William and John Snider and Ella Snider Baldwin.

From the family record kept by my father, Wilson Riley Barnett, we learn that John Barnett, of Irish descent, Protestant, was born September 19, 1791, and died in November, 1859, sixty eight years old, his hair not gray, and having never lost any of his permanent teeth.

He was married to Margaret Stoughton, of English and Welsh descent, Protestant, who was born near Philadelphia, June 7, 1800, and lived to the age of 91 years. We remember that she told us she was carried on horseback by her mother, (whose maiden name was Riley), to a place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where her parents settled.

During an Indian outbreak they fled to the nearest Fort with such of their household goods as they could carry. Returning after a long time, her father found the house in ashes, and could not find the silver and pewter ware which he had hastily buried under a tree before their flight.

Grandmother Barnett had four sisters who were married; viz: Nellie Ruckman, Matilda Larue, Nancy Thompson and Polly Buck. We do not know how she met her husband, but we have a record of her marriage, which was November 29, 1821, to John Barnett. She was a woman of remarkable memory and a strong Christian character, having high ideals concerning life and courage for her convictions. She told me when I last talked with her to be a good Cristian and never marry one beneath me, and I have tried to follow her advice.

They had eleven children, viz: Nancy (about 1922), Martha, Hannah, Rcbecca, James Pennock, Wilson Riley, Samuel Houston, Matthew (who died in infancy), John Ingram, Jesse Lazear, and Abraham Bowman. Nancy married Selah Baldwin and their children were Elinor, who died when she was a child, and Francis W.;

Martha married Francis Baldwin, (father of Selah), and their children were John Isaac and William. Rebecca Jane married Isaac Booher. The names of the children will be found in the Booher record which follows.

An item of interest in Uncle Isaac's life was that he held the office of Justice of the Peace for 25 consecutive years, showing that he had the confidence of the people of his community. I remember with pleasure the evenings I spent with Aunt Rebecca in Bible study, which was her chief delight, it would seem, as she pursued the course of the Sunday School lessons, often until midnight, finding me an eager pupil and companion.

Uncle Pennock was not married; he enlisted in the army during the war of the Rebellion, and died of typhus fever in Camp Carlysle. Though never having been in action, his letters to my father at that period prove that he was a true patriot, a real soldier, as well as a deep thinker, a man of high morale, and a scholar in his day.

Uncle "Hust" and Uncle Jesse saw hard service in the same army and both were seriously wounded more than once. Uncle Jesse reinlisted when his time expired, and was promoted to the rank of Captain of Company B, West Virginia Volunteers.

Uncle A. B. was in the service a short time before the close of the war, as clerk to the Judge and Adjutant General.

Ingram Barnett married Sophia Baldwin, had no children.

Houston married Matilda Bryan, and had no children.

Jesse married Nancy Younkin and the children are: John, Margaret, Ella, Jesse, Orpha, Maud, Daisy and Charley, who died when a small child.

Abraham Bowman married Jennie Durbin and the children are Leni Clair, Nora Venice, and Bessie Blair.

Wilson Riley married Nancy Ann Booher, the children's names are: Andrew Jackson, Mary Margaretta, Lucinda Florence, Laura Annette, Lillian Bertha, Olive Leanna, and Eva, (Eva, the author of this paper).

B 0 O H E R

(Bucher was the original way of spelling the name; but Uncle Isaac changed the spelling of the name to Booher, because it was being mispronounced)

To begin the Booher history, the first date we have is January 15, 1792, which was two years before the settlement of the Barnett Farm. Our Great Grandmother, Ann Donstand, was born that day as written both in German and English in her hymn book, which was given to me by my Grandmother Mary Booher, when I was but a child, and is now my most precious possession. This book was printed in Germany in 1797, and is now 127 years old.

Ann Donstand was of English parentage, though she talked in German because she was reared in a German family, her parents having died while she was young. She wanted it to be well understood that she was English. She married John Bucher, of German descent, Protestant, whose mother's maiden name was Ramsey. Solomon Bucher was their only son. They had one daughter, who married Henry Harsh, and settled in Ohio. A half sister married a Mr. Bigler and lived in Washington County, Penn.

Great grandmother was a strong woman, a Christian and a Protestant and her great aim was that her descendants should look up and be "high minded", as she expressed it. In her widowhood she became the community doctor, riding in answer to calls at any hour of the night. We had her saddle until 1901. She died December 6, 1857.

Solomon was born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 5,1809. His father was a weaver, and he learned the trade; but did not follow it. Later in life he bought and traded for horses, which he drove to market at Baltimore. At the age of sixteen he married Mary Cox, who was born on Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Penn. in September 1809, she being also sixteen years old at the time. Her parents were Christopher Cox and Catherine (Laleigh) Cox, Scotch Irish, Protestant.

They had twelve children, six boys and six girls, named: John, Andre, Solomon, Christopher, David, Matthew, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susan, Rachel, and Sarah. Their married names, as she spoke them, were: Peggy Edgar, Betsy long, Susan Swihart, Rachel Tombaugh and Sarah Edgar. We do not know any of the children of these, except Thaddeus Edgar, who often, with Great Aunt Sarah, visited my Grandparents in their home on Wheeling Creek above Ryerson Station, which home is a pleasant memory to many of their grandchildren, where, in the summer time, there were always apples and sweet cider, and melons and honey, dried beef and apple pie, and cream anytime of the year. There were also some sweeping and running errands, and threading of needles for grandmother, and waiting to gain her approval and sweet smile. It was at such a time, on one occasion, that the German Book was given as a reward of merit.

I wish you had a picture of her as we, some of us, remember her; with smooth hair and neat dress, and never without her white collar and beads on. It could have been truthfully said of her: "She looketh well to the ways of her household." and "the heart of her husband doth safely trust in her." Anything considered to be mean and low was denounced by her in no uncertain terms.

Also, we could wish that you all could have been personally acquainted with our Grandfather Booher, a man who never lost his youth and was temperate in all things; who found boyish delight in the bright morning, the orchard, the melon vines, the minnow pond, and particularly in going fishing, barefooted, coming whistling home with his speckled prize to "Polly," who scolded because she did-n't like to cook fish. He was never sick enough to have a physician attend him until he was eighty two years old, and only then because of a broken thigh, when he was struck by a bursting millstone; he died of pneumonia in March 1897, being almost 89 years old.

They had five children, viz: John W., Isaac, Andrew Jackson, Lucinda, and Nancy Ann. In 1853 they moved to Greene County, and settled at the place next to the Barnett home.

John married Emma Loughridge; their children were Herbert, Milton, Edward, John Clifford and Hetty. They lived in Nebraska.

Isaac married Rebecca Jane Barnett, the children's names are: Anderson Ringland, J. Linsay, J. Lazear, Solomon Elsworth, Mary Mardellia, John Bentley, Margaret Latimore, Anna Wilmetta, and Birdie.

Lucinda married George Wright and their children were: Mary Belle (Doty), Andrew Jackson. Elizabeth, who married David Null, Verna (Hamilton), Emma (Styles), and George Booher, who married Tillie Shull.

Aunt Lucy was widowed and married to Stephen White, who was the father of Lucinda, John, Joseph, and Mont.

Andrew Jackson Booher married Mary Cooper and they had three children, viz: Mary Belle, Will J., and Samuel Wilson.

Nancy Ann married W. R. Barnett, as you have read, You will pardon me for a mention of my own mother, a beautiful woman and such a tender loving mother. She had such a strong and abiding faith in prayer and dependence on the Heavenly Father's love, it is good to remember and my testimony of my father is that he was the most nearly righteous man that I have ever known.

We hope some day to get the names of all the children and the children's children, but for this time it is enough to read of our kindred, most of whom have joined the "Innumerable Caravan, which moves to that mysterious realm. where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls if death."

We have reason to be proud of them. May we emulate their virtues.

Notes for Margaret BOOHER:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

Margaret was the first wife of George. They had ten children.

Tree stated name as Booker believe it was Booher

MEMOIRS

OF THE

BOOHER - BARNETT

FAMILY

Written for the Reunion held at the home of

A. B. BARNETT, AUGUST 31, 1924

By EVA BARNETT

Moundsville, West Virginia

This copy diligently compared with a copy received from Howard Booher, 1001 Connecticut Ave., Washington 6, D. C. - 14 July 1954. This copy done 1 July 1976, by W. S. Booher of 1132 Banning Blv'd., Wilmington, California

We have met today at the place where our forefathers settled, built their homes and reared their children.

According to the records we find that in 1794 Charles Wharton obtained a tract of land containing four hundred acres in Washington County, (now Greene County), Pennsylvania, which conveyed to Ezekiel Barnett. However, before the deed was made he died and the land was deeded to the heirs Of Ezekiel Barnett. The other heirs transferring their interest to them, William and John, sons of Ezekiel, became the owners. Making a division of the four hundred acres, William took the western half and John the eastern half, the western farm was transferred to William Griffeth, to Henry Parkinson, to Jonathan Walton, to Ralph Drake and thence to Isaac and Jackson Booher, and from them to James Buchanan.

The eastern half of this land being the part of John Barnett has descended to his heirs, and a part of it has never been away from some of them for one hundred forty years.

A. B. Barnett is now the owner of two hundred acres of the original tract and part of the house, which is his home, was built for his father's home and is where "Uncle Doc" was born. He was so nickenamed because he was the seventh son of the seventh son and tradition said he was to be a doctor. From this we know there were five other sons besides William and John.

We have no record of the time when Ezekiel Barnett married his wife, Elinor Kilgore, but from memory we know that the names of the children were, besides William who went down the river and settled in Ohio, and John, who stayed on this farm, Betsy Gorby, Rhoda Hitchcock, Nellie Sinclair, and Lucy Mellon - her daughter Eliza being the mother of William and John Snider and Ella Snider Baldwin.

From the family record kept by my father, Wilson Riley Barnett, we learn that John Barnett, of Irish descent, Protestant, was born September 19, 1791, and died in November, 1859, sixty eight years old, his hair not gray, and having never lost any of his permanent teeth.

He was married to Margaret Stoughton, of English and Welsh descent, Protestant, who was born near Philadelphia, June 7, 1800, and lived to the age of 91 years. We remember that she told us she was carried on horseback by her mother, (whose maiden name was Riley), to a place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where her parents settled.

During an Indian outbreak they fled to the nearest Fort with such of their household goods as they could carry. Returning after a long time, her father found the house in ashes, and could not find the silver and pewter ware which he had hastily buried under a tree before their flight.

Grandmother Barnett had four sisters who were married; viz: Nellie Ruckman, Matilda Larue, Nancy Thompson and Polly Buck. We do not know how she met her husband, but we have a record of her marriage, which was November 29, 1821, to John Barnett. She was a woman of remarkable memory and a strong Christian character, having high ideals concerning life and courage for her convictions. She told me when I last talked with her to be a good Cristian and never marry one beneath me, and I have tried to follow her advice.

They had eleven children, viz: Nancy (about 1922), Martha, Hannah, Rcbecca, James Pennock, Wilson Riley, Samuel Houston, Matthew (who died in infancy), John Ingram, Jesse Lazear, and Abraham Bowman. Nancy married Selah Baldwin and their children were Elinor, who died when she was a child, and Francis W.;

Martha married Francis Baldwin, (father of Selah), and their children were John Isaac and William. Rebecca Jane married Isaac Booher. The names of the children will be found in the Booher record which follows.

An item of interest in Uncle Isaac's life was that he held the office of Justice of the Peace for 25 consecutive years, showing that he had the confidence of the people of his community. I remember with pleasure the evenings I spent with Aunt Rebecca in Bible study, which was her chief delight, it would seem, as she pursued the course of the Sunday School lessons, often until midnight, finding me an eager pupil and companion.

Uncle Pennock was not married; he enlisted in the army during the war of the Rebellion, and died of typhus fever in Camp Carlysle. Though never having been in action, his letters to my father at that period prove that he was a true patriot, a real soldier, as well as a deep thinker, a man of high morale, and a scholar in his day.

Uncle "Hust" and Uncle Jesse saw hard service in the same army and both were seriously wounded more than once. Uncle Jesse reinlisted when his time expired, and was promoted to the rank of Captain of Company B, West Virginia Volunteers.

Uncle A. B. was in the service a short time before the close of the war, as clerk to the Judge and Adjutant General.

Ingram Barnett married Sophia Baldwin, had no children.

Houston married Matilda Bryan, and had no children.

Jesse married Nancy Younkin and the children are: John, Margaret, Ella, Jesse, Orpha, Maud, Daisy and Charley, who died when a small child.

Abraham Bowman married Jennie Durbin and the children are Leni Clair, Nora Venice, and Bessie Blair.

Wilson Riley married Nancy Ann Booher, the children's names are: Andrew Jackson, Mary Margaretta, Lucinda Florence, Laura Annette, Lillian Bertha, Olive Leanna, and Eva, (Eva, the author of this paper).

B 0 O H E R

(Bucher was the original way of spelling the name; but Uncle Isaac changed the spelling of the name to Booher, because it was being mispronounced)

To begin the Booher history, the first date we have is January 15, 1792, which was two years before the settlement of the Barnett Farm. Our Great Grandmother, Ann Donstand, was born that day as written both in German and English in her hymn book, which was given to me by my Grandmother Mary Booher, when I was but a child, and is now my most precious possession. This book was printed in Germany in 1797, and is now 127 years old.

Ann Donstand was of English parentage, though she talked in German because she was reared in a German family, her parents having died while she was young. She wanted it to be well understood that she was English. She married John Bucher, of German descent, Protestant, whose mother's maiden name was Ramsey. Solomon Bucher was their only son. They had one daughter, who married Henry Harsh, and settled in Ohio. A half sister married a Mr. Bigler and lived in Washington County, Penn.

Great grandmother was a strong woman, a Christian and a Protestant and her great aim was that her descendants should look up and be "high minded", as she expressed it. In her widowhood she became the community doctor, riding in answer to calls at any hour of the night. We had her saddle until 1901. She died December 6, 1857.

Solomon was born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 5,1809. His father was a weaver, and he learned the trade; but did not follow it. Later in life he bought and traded for horses, which he drove to market at Baltimore. At the age of sixteen he married Mary Cox, who was born on Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Penn. in September 1809, she being also sixteen years old at the time. Her parents were Christopher Cox and Catherine (Laleigh) Cox, Scotch Irish, Protestant.

They had twelve children, six boys and six girls, named: John, Andre, Solomon, Christopher, David, Matthew, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susan, Rachel, and Sarah. Their married names, as she spoke them, were: Peggy Edgar, Betsy long, Susan Swihart, Rachel Tombaugh and Sarah Edgar. We do not know any of the children of these, except Thaddeus Edgar, who often, with Great Aunt Sarah, visited my Grandparents in their home on Wheeling Creek above Ryerson Station, which home is a pleasant memory to many of their grandchildren, where, in the summer time, there were always apples and sweet cider, and melons and honey, dried beef and apple pie, and cream anytime of the year. There were also some sweeping and running errands, and threading of needles for grandmother, and waiting to gain her approval and sweet smile. It was at such a time, on one occasion, that the German Book was given as a reward of merit.

I wish you had a picture of her as we, some of us, remember her; with smooth hair and neat dress, and never without her white collar and beads on. It could have been truthfully said of her: "She looketh well to the ways of her household." and "the heart of her husband doth safely trust in her." Anything considered to be mean and low was denounced by her in no uncertain terms.

Also, we could wish that you all could have been personally acquainted with our Grandfather Booher, a man who never lost his youth and was temperate in all things; who found boyish delight in the bright morning, the orchard, the melon vines, the minnow pond, and particularly in going fishing, barefooted, coming whistling home with his speckled prize to "Polly," who scolded because she did-n't like to cook fish. He was never sick enough to have a physician attend him until he was eighty two years old, and only then because of a broken thigh, when he was struck by a bursting millstone; he died of pneumonia in March 1897, being almost 89 years old.

They had five children, viz: John W., Isaac, Andrew Jackson, Lucinda, and Nancy Ann. In 1853 they moved to Greene County, and settled at the place next to the Barnett home.

John married Emma Loughridge; their children were Herbert, Milton, Edward, John Clifford and Hetty. They lived in Nebraska.

Isaac married Rebecca Jane Barnett, the children's names are: Anderson Ringland, J. Linsay, J. Lazear, Solomon Elsworth, Mary Mardellia, John Bentley, Margaret Latimore, Anna Wilmetta, and Birdie.

Lucinda married George Wright and their children were: Mary Belle (Doty), Andrew Jackson. Elizabeth, who married David Null, Verna (Hamilton), Emma (Styles), and George Booher, who married Tillie Shull.

Aunt Lucy was widowed and married to Stephen White, who was the father of Lucinda, John, Joseph, and Mont.

Andrew Jackson Booher married Mary Cooper and they had three children, viz: Mary Belle, Will J., and Samuel Wilson.

Nancy Ann married W. R. Barnett, as you have read, You will pardon me for a mention of my own mother, a beautiful woman and such a tender loving mother. She had such a strong and abiding faith in prayer and dependence on the Heavenly Father's love, it is good to remember and my testimony of my father is that he was the most nearly righteous man that I have ever known.

We hope some day to get the names of all the children and the children's children, but for this time it is enough to read of our kindred, most of whom have joined the "Innumerable Caravan, which moves to that mysterious realm. where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls if death."

We have reason to be proud of them. May we emulate their virtues.

Notes for Margaret BOOHER:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

Margaret was the first wife of George. They had ten children.

Tree stated name as Booker believe it was Booher

MEMOIRS

OF THE

BOOHER - BARNETT

FAMILY

Written for the Reunion held at the home of

A. B. BARNETT, AUGUST 31, 1924

By EVA BARNETT

Moundsville, West Virginia

This copy diligently compared with a copy received from Howard Booher, 1001 Connecticut Ave., Washington 6, D. C. - 14 July 1954. This copy done 1 July 1976, by W. S. Booher of 1132 Banning Blv'd., Wilmington, California

We have met today at the place where our forefathers settled, built their homes and reared their children.

According to the records we find that in 1794 Charles Wharton obtained a tract of land containing four hundred acres in Washington County, (now Greene County), Pennsylvania, which conveyed to Ezekiel Barnett. However, before the deed was made he died and the land was deeded to the heirs Of Ezekiel Barnett. The other heirs transferring their interest to them, William and John, sons of Ezekiel, became the owners. Making a division of the four hundred acres, William took the western half and John the eastern half, the western farm was transferred to William Griffeth, to Henry Parkinson, to Jonathan Walton, to Ralph Drake and thence to Isaac and Jackson Booher, and from them to James Buchanan.

The eastern half of this land being the part of John Barnett has descended to his heirs, and a part of it has never been away from some of them for one hundred forty years.

A. B. Barnett is now the owner of two hundred acres of the original tract and part of the house, which is his home, was built for his father's home and is where "Uncle Doc" was born. He was so nickenamed because he was the seventh son of the seventh son and tradition said he was to be a doctor. From this we know there were five other sons besides William and John.

We have no record of the time when Ezekiel Barnett married his wife, Elinor Kilgore, but from memory we know that the names of the children were, besides William who went down the river and settled in Ohio, and John, who stayed on this farm, Betsy Gorby, Rhoda Hitchcock, Nellie Sinclair, and Lucy Mellon - her daughter Eliza being the mother of William and John Snider and Ella Snider Baldwin.

From the family record kept by my father, Wilson Riley Barnett, we learn that John Barnett, of Irish descent, Protestant, was born September 19, 1791, and died in November, 1859, sixty eight years old, his hair not gray, and having never lost any of his permanent teeth.

He was married to Margaret Stoughton, of English and Welsh descent, Protestant, who was born near Philadelphia, June 7, 1800, and lived to the age of 91 years. We remember that she told us she was carried on horseback by her mother, (whose maiden name was Riley), to a place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where her parents settled.

During an Indian outbreak they fled to the nearest Fort with such of their household goods as they could carry. Returning after a long time, her father found the house in ashes, and could not find the silver and pewter ware which he had hastily buried under a tree before their flight.

Grandmother Barnett had four sisters who were married; viz: Nellie Ruckman, Matilda Larue, Nancy Thompson and Polly Buck. We do not know how she met her husband, but we have a record of her marriage, which was November 29, 1821, to John Barnett. She was a woman of remarkable memory and a strong Christian character, having high ideals concerning life and courage for her convictions. She told me when I last talked with her to be a good Cristian and never marry one beneath me, and I have tried to follow her advice.

They had eleven children, viz: Nancy (about 1922), Martha, Hannah, Rcbecca, James Pennock, Wilson Riley, Samuel Houston, Matthew (who died in infancy), John Ingram, Jesse Lazear, and Abraham Bowman. Nancy married Selah Baldwin and their children were Elinor, who died when she was a child, and Francis W.;

Martha married Francis Baldwin, (father of Selah), and their children were John Isaac and William. Rebecca Jane married Isaac Booher. The names of the children will be found in the Booher record which follows.

An item of interest in Uncle Isaac's life was that he held the office of Justice of the Peace for 25 consecutive years, showing that he had the confidence of the people of his community. I remember with pleasure the evenings I spent with Aunt Rebecca in Bible study, which was her chief delight, it would seem, as she pursued the course of the Sunday School lessons, often until midnight, finding me an eager pupil and companion.

Uncle Pennock was not married; he enlisted in the army during the war of the Rebellion, and died of typhus fever in Camp Carlysle. Though never having been in action, his letters to my father at that period prove that he was a true patriot, a real soldier, as well as a deep thinker, a man of high morale, and a scholar in his day.

Uncle "Hust" and Uncle Jesse saw hard service in the same army and both were seriously wounded more than once. Uncle Jesse reinlisted when his time expired, and was promoted to the rank of Captain of Company B, West Virginia Volunteers.

Uncle A. B. was in the service a short time before the close of the war, as clerk to the Judge and Adjutant General.

Ingram Barnett married Sophia Baldwin, had no children.

Houston married Matilda Bryan, and had no children.

Jesse married Nancy Younkin and the children are: John, Margaret, Ella, Jesse, Orpha, Maud, Daisy and Charley, who died when a small child.

Abraham Bowman married Jennie Durbin and the children are Leni Clair, Nora Venice, and Bessie Blair.

Wilson Riley married Nancy Ann Booher, the children's names are: Andrew Jackson, Mary Margaretta, Lucinda Florence, Laura Annette, Lillian Bertha, Olive Leanna, and Eva, (Eva, the author of this paper).

B 0 O H E R

(Bucher was the original way of spelling the name; but Uncle Isaac changed the spelling of the name to Booher, because it was being mispronounced)

To begin the Booher history, the first date we have is January 15, 1792, which was two years before the settlement of the Barnett Farm. Our Great Grandmother, Ann Donstand, was born that day as written both in German and English in her hymn book, which was given to me by my Grandmother Mary Booher, when I was but a child, and is now my most precious possession. This book was printed in Germany in 1797, and is now 127 years old.

Ann Donstand was of English parentage, though she talked in German because she was reared in a German family, her parents having died while she was young. She wanted it to be well understood that she was English. She married John Bucher, of German descent, Protestant, whose mother's maiden name was Ramsey. Solomon Bucher was their only son. They had one daughter, who married Henry Harsh, and settled in Ohio. A half sister married a Mr. Bigler and lived in Washington County, Penn.

Great grandmother was a strong woman, a Christian and a Protestant and her great aim was that her descendants should look up and be "high minded", as she expressed it. In her widowhood she became the community doctor, riding in answer to calls at any hour of the night. We had her saddle until 1901. She died December 6, 1857.

Solomon was born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 5,1809. His father was a weaver, and he learned the trade; but did not follow it. Later in life he bought and traded for horses, which he drove to market at Baltimore. At the age of sixteen he married Mary Cox, who was born on Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Penn. in September 1809, she being also sixteen years old at the time. Her parents were Christopher Cox and Catherine (Laleigh) Cox, Scotch Irish, Protestant.

They had twelve children, six boys and six girls, named: John, Andre, Solomon, Christopher, David, Matthew, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susan, Rachel, and Sarah. Their married names, as she spoke them, were: Peggy Edgar, Betsy long, Susan Swihart, Rachel Tombaugh and Sarah Edgar. We do not know any of the children of these, except Thaddeus Edgar, who often, with Great Aunt Sarah, visited my Grandparents in their home on Wheeling Creek above Ryerson Station, which home is a pleasant memory to many of their grandchildren, where, in the summer time, there were always apples and sweet cider, and melons and honey, dried beef and apple pie, and cream anytime of the year. There were also some sweeping and running errands, and threading of needles for grandmother, and waiting to gain her approval and sweet smile. It was at such a time, on one occasion, that the German Book was given as a reward of merit.

I wish you had a picture of her as we, some of us, remember her; with smooth hair and neat dress, and never without her white collar and beads on. It could have been truthfully said of her: "She looketh well to the ways of her household." and "the heart of her husband doth safely trust in her." Anything considered to be mean and low was denounced by her in no uncertain terms.

Also, we could wish that you all could have been personally acquainted with our Grandfather Booher, a man who never lost his youth and was temperate in all things; who found boyish delight in the bright morning, the orchard, the melon vines, the minnow pond, and particularly in going fishing, barefooted, coming whistling home with his speckled prize to "Polly," who scolded because she did-n't like to cook fish. He was never sick enough to have a physician attend him until he was eighty two years old, and only then because of a broken thigh, when he was struck by a bursting millstone; he died of pneumonia in March 1897, being almost 89 years old.

They had five children, viz: John W., Isaac, Andrew Jackson, Lucinda, and Nancy Ann. In 1853 they moved to Greene County, and settled at the place next to the Barnett home.

John married Emma Loughridge; their children were Herbert, Milton, Edward, John Clifford and Hetty. They lived in Nebraska.

Isaac married Rebecca Jane Barnett, the children's names are: Anderson Ringland, J. Linsay, J. Lazear, Solomon Elsworth, Mary Mardellia, John Bentley, Margaret Latimore, Anna Wilmetta, and Birdie.

Lucinda married George Wright and their children were: Mary Belle (Doty), Andrew Jackson. Elizabeth, who married David Null, Verna (Hamilton), Emma (Styles), and George Booher, who married Tillie Shull.

Aunt Lucy was widowed and married to Stephen White, who was the father of Lucinda, John, Joseph, and Mont.

Andrew Jackson Booher married Mary Cooper and they had three children, viz: Mary Belle, Will J., and Samuel Wilson.

Nancy Ann married W. R. Barnett, as you have read, You will pardon me for a mention of my own mother, a beautiful woman and such a tender loving mother. She had such a strong and abiding faith in prayer and dependence on the Heavenly Father's love, it is good to remember and my testimony of my father is that he was the most nearly righteous man that I have ever known.

We hope some day to get the names of all the children and the children's children, but for this time it is enough to read of our kindred, most of whom have joined the "Innumerable Caravan, which moves to that mysterious realm. where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls if death."

We have reason to be proud of them. May we emulate their virtues.

Notes for Margaret BOOHER:

General Notes:

[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 5, Ed. 1, Tree #1718, Date of Import: Jun 16, 1998]

Margaret was the first wife of George. They had ten children.

Tree stated name as Booker believe it was Booher

MEMOIRS

OF THE

BOOHER - BARNETT

FAMILY

Written for the Reunion held at the home of

A. B. BARNETT, AUGUST 31, 1924

By EVA BARNETT

Moundsville, West Virginia

This copy diligently compared with a copy received from Howard Booher, 1001 Connecticut Ave., Washington 6, D. C. - 14 July 1954. This copy done 1 July 1976, by W. S. Booher of 1132 Banning Blv'd., Wilmington, California

We have met today at the place where our forefathers settled, built their homes and reared their children.

According to the records we find that in 1794 Charles Wharton obtained a tract of land containing four hundred acres in Washington County, (now Greene County), Pennsylvania, which conveyed to Ezekiel Barnett. However, before the deed was made he died and the land was deeded to the heirs Of Ezekiel Barnett. The other heirs transferring their interest to them, William and John, sons of Ezekiel, became the owners. Making a division of the four hundred acres, William took the western half and John the eastern half, the western farm was transferred to William Griffeth, to Henry Parkinson, to Jonathan Walton, to Ralph Drake and thence to Isaac and Jackson Booher, and from them to James Buchanan.

The eastern half of this land being the part of John Barnett has descended to his heirs, and a part of it has never been away from some of them for one hundred forty years.

A. B. Barnett is now the owner of two hundred acres of the original tract and part of the house, which is his home, was built for his father's home and is where "Uncle Doc" was born. He was so nickenamed because he was the seventh son of the seventh son and tradition said he was to be a doctor. From this we know there were five other sons besides William and John.

We have no record of the time when Ezekiel Barnett married his wife, Elinor Kilgore, but from memory we know that the names of the children were, besides William who went down the river and settled in Ohio, and John, who stayed on this farm, Betsy Gorby, Rhoda Hitchcock, Nellie Sinclair, and Lucy Mellon - her daughter Eliza being the mother of William and John Snider and Ella Snider Baldwin.

From the family record kept by my father, Wilson Riley Barnett, we learn that John Barnett, of Irish descent, Protestant, was born September 19, 1791, and died in November, 1859, sixty eight years old, his hair not gray, and having never lost any of his permanent teeth.

He was married to Margaret Stoughton, of English and Welsh descent, Protestant, who was born near Philadelphia, June 7, 1800, and lived to the age of 91 years. We remember that she told us she was carried on horseback by her mother, (whose maiden name was Riley), to a place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where her parents settled.

During an Indian outbreak they fled to the nearest Fort with such of their household goods as they could carry. Returning after a long time, her father found the house in ashes, and could not find the silver and pewter ware which he had hastily buried under a tree before their flight.

Grandmother Barnett had four sisters who were married; viz: Nellie Ruckman, Matilda Larue, Nancy Thompson and Polly Buck. We do not know how she met her husband, but we have a record of her marriage, which was November 29, 1821, to John Barnett. She was a woman of remarkable memory and a strong Christian character, having high ideals concerning life and courage for her convictions. She told me when I last talked with her to be a good Cristian and never marry one beneath me, and I have tried to follow her advice.

They had eleven children, viz: Nancy (about 1922), Martha, Hannah, Rcbecca, James Pennock, Wilson Riley, Samuel Houston, Matthew (who died in infancy), John Ingram, Jesse Lazear, and Abraham Bowman. Nancy married Selah Baldwin and their children were Elinor, who died when she was a child, and Francis W.;

Martha married Francis Baldwin, (father of Selah), and their children were John Isaac and William. Rebecca Jane married Isaac Booher. The names of the children will be found in the Booher record which follows.

An item of interest in Uncle Isaac's life was that he held the office of Justice of the Peace for 25 consecutive years, showing that he had the confidence of the people of his community. I remember with pleasure the evenings I spent with Aunt Rebecca in Bible study, which was her chief delight, it would seem, as she pursued the course of the Sunday School lessons, often until midnight, finding me an eager pupil and companion.

Uncle Pennock was not married; he enlisted in the army during the war of the Rebellion, and died of typhus fever in Camp Carlysle. Though never having been in action, his letters to my father at that period prove that he was a true patriot, a real soldier, as well as a deep thinker, a man of high morale, and a scholar in his day.

Uncle "Hust" and Uncle Jesse saw hard service in the same army and both were seriously wounded more than once. Uncle Jesse reinlisted when his time expired, and was promoted to the rank of Captain of Company B, West Virginia Volunteers.

Uncle A. B. was in the service a short time before the close of the war, as clerk to the Judge and Adjutant General.

Ingram Barnett married Sophia Baldwin, had no children.

Houston married Matilda Bryan, and had no children.

Jesse married Nancy Younkin and the children are: John, Margaret, Ella, Jesse, Orpha, Maud, Daisy and Charley, who died when a small child.

Abraham Bowman married Jennie Durbin and the children are Leni Clair, Nora Venice, and Bessie Blair.

Wilson Riley married Nancy Ann Booher, the children's names are: Andrew Jackson, Mary Margaretta, Lucinda Florence, Laura Annette, Lillian Bertha, Olive Leanna, and Eva, (Eva, the author of this paper).

B 0 O H E R

(Bucher was the original way of spelling the name; but Uncle Isaac changed the spelling of the name to Booher, because it was being mispronounced)

To begin the Booher history, the first date we have is January 15, 1792, which was two years before the settlement of the Barnett Farm. Our Great Grandmother, Ann Donstand, was born that day as written both in German and English in her hymn book, which was given to me by my Grandmother Mary Booher, when I was but a child, and is now my most precious possession. This book was printed in Germany in 1797, and is now 127 years old.

Ann Donstand was of English parentage, though she talked in German because she was reared in a German family, her parents having died while she was young. She wanted it to be well understood that she was English. She married John Bucher, of German descent, Protestant, whose mother's maiden name was Ramsey. Solomon Bucher was their only son. They had one daughter, who married Henry Harsh, and settled in Ohio. A half sister married a Mr. Bigler and lived in Washington County, Penn.

Great grandmother was a strong woman, a Christian and a Protestant and her great aim was that her descendants should look up and be "high minded", as she expressed it. In her widowhood she became the community doctor, riding in answer to calls at any hour of the night. We had her saddle until 1901. She died December 6, 1857.

Solomon was born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 5,1809. His father was a weaver, and he learned the trade; but did not follow it. Later in life he bought and traded for horses, which he drove to market at Baltimore. At the age of sixteen he married Mary Cox, who was born on Pigeon Creek, Washington County, Penn. in September 1809, she being also sixteen years old at the time. Her parents were Christopher Cox and Catherine (Laleigh) Cox, Scotch Irish, Protestant.

They had twelve children, six boys and six girls, named: John, Andre, Solomon, Christopher, David, Matthew, Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susan, Rachel, and Sarah. Their married names, as she spoke them, were: Peggy Edgar, Betsy long, Susan Swihart, Rachel Tombaugh and Sarah Edgar. We do not know any of the children of these, except Thaddeus Edgar, who often, with Great Aunt Sarah, visited my Grandparents in their home on Wheeling Creek above Ryerson Station, which home is a pleasant memory to many of their grandchildren, where, in the summer time, there were always apples and sweet cider, and melons and honey, dried beef and apple pie, and cream anytime of the year. There were also some sweeping and running errands, and threading of needles for grandmother, and waiting to gain her approval and sweet smile. It was at such a time, on one occasion, that the German Book was given as a reward of merit.

I wish you had a picture of her as we, some of us, remember her; with smooth hair and neat dress, and never without her white collar and beads on. It could have been truthfully said of her: "She looketh well to the ways of her household." and "the heart of her husband doth safely trust in her." Anything considered to be mean and low was denounced by her in no uncertain terms.

Also, we could wish that you all could have been personally acquainted with our Grandfather Booher, a man who never lost his youth and was temperate in all things; who found boyish delight in the bright morning, the orchard, the melon vines, the minnow pond, and particularly in going fishing, barefooted, coming whistling home with his speckled prize to "Polly," who scolded because she did-n't like to cook fish. He was never sick enough to have a physician attend him until he was eighty two years old, and only then because of a broken thigh, when he was struck by a bursting millstone; he died of pneumonia in March 1897, being almost 89 years old.

They had five children, viz: John W., Isaac, Andrew Jackson, Lucinda, and Nancy Ann. In 1853 they moved to Greene County, and settled at the place next to the Barnett home.

John married Emma Loughridge; their children were Herbert, Milton, Edward, John Clifford and Hetty. They lived in Nebraska.

Isaac married Rebecca Jane Barnett, the children's names are: Anderson Ringland, J. Linsay, J. Lazear, Solomon Elsworth, Mary Mardellia, John Bentley, Margaret Latimore, Anna Wilmetta, and Birdie.

Lucinda married George Wright and their children were: Mary Belle (Doty), Andrew Jackson. Elizabeth, who married David Null, Verna (Hamilton), Emma (Styles), and George Booher, who married Tillie Shull.

Aunt Lucy was widowed and married to Stephen White, who was the father of Lucinda, John, Joseph, and Mont.

Andrew Jackson Booher married Mary Cooper and they had three children, viz: Mary Belle, Will J., and Samuel Wilson.

Nancy Ann married W. R. Barnett, as you have read, You will pardon me for a mention of my own mother, a beautiful woman and such a tender loving mother. She had such a strong and abiding faith in prayer and dependence on the Heavenly Father's love, it is good to remember and my testimony of my father is that he was the most nearly righteous man that I have ever known.

We hope some day to get the names of all the children and the children's children, but for this time it is enough to read of our kindred, most of whom have joined the "Innumerable Caravan, which moves to that mysterious realm. where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls if death."

We have reason to be proud of them. May we emulate their virtues.

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