Genealogy Report: Ancestors of ESTHER LEONA DAVIS
Ancestors of ESTHER LEONA DAVIS
928.WILLIAM SALE, born 1638 in England; died Bef. 1704 in Essex County, Virginia.He married 929. ?.
929.?, died Aft. 1704.
Notes for WILLIAM SALE:
Essex County was formed out of Old Rappahannock County in 1692.
The following information about William Sale is provided courtesy of Hazel Roche: [email protected]
The Sale name was actually De La Salle, which was French during the Norman
conquest historical period.Robert De La Sale appeared in England around
1273.The English definition of salle means "room" or "hall",and may be
spelled various ways - Sale, Sales, Sail, Salle,Sayle, etc.
John Stevens transported William Sale (1638 - Before 1704) to America in
1657, from England.After working for seven years as a planter, probably as
an indentured servant to pay his passage to this country, William was
granted 130 acres of land on the East side of the Chickahominy River in
1664.Others by the name of Sale were soon being transported to Virginia by
various other people who had received land grants.These were Francis,
1665; Edward, 1671; and Richard, 1676.In 1679, William later purchased 400
acres of land in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, which was later divided
into Essex County.He and his wife's children were probably Cornelius,
Anthony, Elizabeth, and additional children as well.William's wife died
after 1704.
More About WILLIAM SALE:
Immigration: 1657, From England to Old Rappahanock County, Virginia
Children of WILLIAM SALE and ? are:
464 | i. | CORNELIUS SALE, born Abt. 1667 in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia; died Bef. March 17, 1746/47 in Essex County, Virginia; married MARY SAMUEL in Essex County, Virginia. | ||
ii. | Anthony Sale | |||
iii. | Elizabeth Sale |
930.ANTHONY SAMUEL, born Abt. 1660; died 1731 in Essex County, Virginia.He married 931. MARY ?.
931.MARY ?
Notes for ANTHONY SAMUEL:
The following information about Anthony Samuel is provided courtesy of Hazel Roche: [email protected]
The Samuel name may be spelled with one or two ll's, i. e., Samuel or
Samuell.This family is probably from Cornwall, England.
Anthony Samuel, Sr. (Ca.1660 - 1731) was first located in America when he
was identified as a planter in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia.
On 12 Nov 1694, he purchased 300 acres of land on Button's Ridge in
Sittenbourne Parish in Essex County, Virginia for 5,500 pounds "of good
sweet scented tobacco and casque".In 1704, Anthony, Jr. or Sr. leased 300
acres of land in Essex County, Virginia.His name was listed just before
Cornelius Sale who also leased 73 acres of land.According to the Virginia
Tax Records, Anthony was charged with 300 acres in 1704, and 550 acres in
1715 in Essex County, Virginia.During the years 1703 and 1706, Anthony
served as a member of the Essex County jury which settled land disputes.
Anthony also continued to increase his property by buying additional acres
of land.On 8 July 1714, Anthony Sr. and Jr. also appraised the estate of
the late Rachel Warren.
Anthony Samuel, Sr. was probably married twice.The name of his first wife
is unknown; however, Mary was the name of his second wife.Anthony had
several children.They included Anthony, Jr., James, Henry, Thomas, and Mary.
Anthony's will was filed in Essex County, Virginia.It was signed on 17
November 1729, and recorded on 5 June 1731.The provisions are:
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN.I ANTHONY SAMUEL of the Parish of St. Ann and
County of Essex being very aged but of perfect sense and memory praise be to
God for the same do make this my last Will and Testament revoaking all wills
heretofore made in manner and form following.
Imps.I give & bequeath to my Son ANTHONY SAMUEL the plantation whereon he
now lives with as much land adjoyning thereto as will make up one hundred
acres to him and his heirs forever.
ItemI give and bequeath to my Son JAMES SAMUEL the Plantation whereon he
now lives with as much land joyning thereto as will make up one hundred
acres to him and his heirs forever.
ItemI give and bequeath to my Sons HENRY AND THOMAS SAMUEL four hundred
and sixteen acres of land lying in the freshes of Rappa. River which was
purchased by me from JOHN RIDGDALE decd to be equally divided between them
to them and their heirs forever.
ItemI give and bequeath to my aforesd Sons Henry and Thomas Samuel the
plantation and land whereon I now live to be equally divided between them to
them and their heirs forever but it is my will that the division be so made
that the dwelling house be in my Son Samuel's part, and it is further my
will notwithstanding the aforesd bequest that my loving Wife MARY SAMUEL
hold & enjoy the same for and during her natural life with all the
advantages thereto belonging.
Itemit is my will that my two sons Henry & Thomas Samuel do in
consideration of the aforesd bequests convey to my Grandson JOHN MERCHANT in
ffee fifty acres of land given them by this Will or purchased so much
fforrest land for him when he shall attain the age of twenty one years.
ItemI lend the use of one negro boy named George to my loving Wife for and
during her natural life and after her decd the sd negro boy to goe & desend
to my Daughter MARY the Wife of CORNELIUS SAIL to her and her heirs forever.
ItemIt is my will & desire that my two Sons Henry & Thomas Samuel shall
not nor their heirs any time or times for ever hereafter claime any right or
title to the land by this my Will given to my two Sons Anthony and James Samuel.
ItemI lend the use of my part of an negro man named Peter which was
purchased by my self & my Son Thomas Samuel to my loving Wife for and during
her natural life and after her decd my Son Thomas Samuel to have hold and
enjoy the same.
ItemI lend the use of one negro woman named Bess to my loving Wife for and
during her natural life and after her decd, my Son Thomas Samuel to have
hold and enjoy the aforesd Negro woman forever having the first child the
said Negro woman shall have and live I give to my Grand Daughter MARY SAMUEL
the Daughter of Thomas Samuel to her and her heirs forever.
ItemI lend the use of one Negro girl named Jenny to my loving Wife for and
during her natural life and after her decd my Son Henry Samuel to have hold
and enjoy the aforesd Negro girl to him and his heirs forever.
ItemI give & bequeath to my Son Thomas Samuel one Negro boy named Robin to
him & his heirs forever and it is my Will and desire that my Son Thomas
Samuel have all my Carpenters and Coopers tools cross cut saw and all other
working tools belonging to me, my loving Wife having the use of them during
hernatural life and all the rest and remainder of my Estate not herein
bequeathed be it of what nature or property soever I lend the use thereof to
my loving Wife for and during her natural life and what shall remain thereof
at her decd it is my will and desire that it be equally divided between my
three Daughters with the increase thereof if any Vizt. ANN COLQUIT, MARGARET
WARNTON(?) and JUDITH BANNISTER and I do make constitute and appoint my
loving wife Mary and my Son Thomas Samuel Executrix and Executor of this my
last Will and Testament.In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and affixt my seal this twenty seventh day of November in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred twenty and nine.
In presence of THOMAS WARREN,AnthonySamuel
JAMES TAYLER, THOMASBROWN
At a Court held for Essex County the xvth day of June MDCCXXXI
This last will & testament of Anthony Samuel decd was presented in Court by
Thomas Samuel one of the Exrs. therein named who made oath thereto and being
further proved by the oaths of all the witnesses thereto was admitted to
record.
test W. Beverly C.C.
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that wee THOMAS SAMUEL, THOMAS HORD & WILLIAM
RENNOLDS are held and firmly bound unto WILLIAM DAINGERFIELD, THOMAS WARING,
SALVATOR MUSCOE, ROBERT BROOKS, RICHARD TYLER JUNR & THOMAS STHRESHLY JUNR.
Gent Justices of the County of Essex in the sum of Five hundred pounds
Sterling this xvth day of June MDCCXXXI.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound Thomas
Samuel Exr. Of the last will and Testament of Anthony Samuel decd do make or
cause to be made a true & perfect inventory of all the goods chattels &
credits of the said decd the same so made do exhibit or cause to be
exhibited in the County Court of Essex at such time as he shall be therunto
required by the sd Court & further do make a just and true account of his
actings and doings therein when the thereto required by the said Court & do
well and truly deliver all the legacies contained & specifyed in the sd
Testament as farr as the sd goods chattels & credits will thereunto extend
according to the value thereof & the Law shall charge Then this Obligation
to be void . . . .
Thos. Samuel
Thos. Hord
W.Rennolds
At a Court held for Essex County on the xvth day of June MDCCXXXI Thomas
Samuel, Thomas Hord & William Rennolds acknowledged this bond to be their
act & deed which is admitted to record.
Later, an inventory was done on Anthony Samuel, Sr.'s estate.The results were:
A True and Perfect Inventory of all & singular the Estate, goods, chattles,
debts and moveable effects of ANTHONY SAMUELL SENIOR decd taken the 26th
1731 by MARY SAMUELL and THOMAS SAMUELL Executor & Executrix of the sd
Estate and is as followeth . . items listed and valued but not totalled . .
. . which inventory includes Negro man named Peter given unto Thos. Samuel:
Negro woman named Bess given unto the sd Thomas: Negro woman named Bess
given unto the sd Thomas: a Negro boy named Will given unto Mary Samuell
daughter of the sd Thomas Samuell: a Negro boy named George given unto Mary
Sail daughter of the sd Anthony Samuell decd: a girl named Jenny given unto
Henry Samuell: Cross cut saw with carpenter & cooper tools given unto sd
Thomas Samuell: two horses, 2 large oval tubbs, 9 cider casks given unto
Thos. Samuell: farm implements, stock, household furniture: 14 old Poultry:
72 chickins: 4 old turkeys, 14 young turkeys: 1 pr new mens shoes: made by
Thomas Samuell.
At a Court held for Essex County on the 20th day of July MDCCXXXI
This Inventory of the Estate of Anthony Samuel Senr. Decd being this day
returned is admitted to record.
Children of ANTHONY SAMUEL and MARY ? are:
i. | Anthony Samuel | |||
ii. | James Samuel | |||
iii. | Henry Samuel | |||
iv. | Thomas Samuel | |||
465 | v. | MARY SAMUEL, married CORNELIUS SALE in Essex County, Virginia. | ||
vi. | Ann Samuel, married ? Colquit. | |||
vii. | Margaret Samuel, married ? Warnton. | |||
viii. | Judith Samuel, married ? Bannister. |