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TITHABLES OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, 1767.

(Contributed by Mrs. N. E. Clement, Chatham, Va.)

(Continued from p. 304.)

Tithes Land

Capt. John Wards (17) Tithes 17 John Cleveland, Thos. Hardy, Peter Lee,

Harry, Jack, Abram, Bess, Tom, Ben, Nant, Jack, Dick, Matt, Tom, John, Thomas & Nant. -- - 17

John Nichols .....--- - -------------- _- 1 100 Samuel Smith, Jack, Tom, Will, Hannah, &

Bess, - ..... - 6 150 Edward Polley, Jr., -1 John Adams, John Adams, J- 2 894 Allan Adams, -.--... 1 200 Charles Beasley, --- --- 1 William Pigg, .- .------..---- 1 200

(17.) John Ward came to Pittsylvania from Albemarle about 1763. (Book of Surveys, Pittsylvania Records). He built his home on the north side of Staunton River, now Campbell, which he called the "Man- sion," for its elegance in those pioneer days. It is standing to-day, a quaint old homestead, with its corner fire places and cabinets either side the mantel. There are three stories and the third story was the ball room, covering the entire house, and here the daughters of the house were married. John Ward married 1st Anne Chiles, daughter of Henry Chiles of Amelia (Va. Mag. Hist. Vol. 20), by this marriage there was issue:

1. William Ward, married Mildred Adams, daughter of Robert Adams and Penelope Lynch.

2. Agatha Ward, married Col. John Calloway. 3. Anne Ward, married Christopher Lynch, son of Major Chas. Lynch

and Sarah Clark Lynch. 4. Thomas Ward married Mildred Walden. 5. Jeremiah Ward moved to Texas. 6. John Ward, settled "Sulphur Springs" home. 7. Henry Ward, born Ap. 5, 1751, died Ap. 12, 1823 (taken from tomb

at the "Mansion.") Married Martha Barb0ur. John Ward married secondly Mrs Sarah Clark Lynch, widow of Major

Charles Lynch, Dec. 17, 1766 (Bedford County Records). During the Revolutionary War, John Ward was ap ointed Major of

the Bedford Militia. His will is recorded in Campbeii County, 1817.

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A List of Tithables Taken by John Hanley (18), Gent for year 1767.

Tithes LId William Hinton, -- ---- ---2 John Panill,-1 . ................................ John Condamnan, ..1..................... Wm. Huntsman,. -- - - - -- James Lyon,.-- - - -------- -4 200 John Bollin,. -- -1 Wm. Bollin, .---- _ - - -1 Wm. Stevens, -----3-------.- 3 James Anderson, -..--......--.... .1 Daniel W ells ....................................2 Joshua Bewclett,----------------------------2 Jac. MePais (?). - - - - -1 Abraham Brend, -1 - ,---------------------------- 1 William Brend, -- - - - -1 Beni Sanders, -------------------------------------------1--- 1 John Hall,. ..... ----------------1 Nathan Bewclett,. - .. .... ....--.---3 Daniel Con, .- - ------------1 John McGown,. -.,- ,-- ., 4 Bedford Jinkins, .---- _-------------------..--------------,.--1 Eliphes Shalton, .-2 George Cowton, .-------------------------4

- Sheltona_-..... ...... ... 2 George Carrail, () -- - - - ----1 John Williams,-.- - .........-----------1 Ralph Shelton, Sen., -.........--------... 4 200 John Hanby, --- - -4

A List of Tythables Taken July 17, 1767 by Peter Copland (19) Gent John Kendricks, .-- - - - -1 James Roberts,.-1.. .-.,- 1

(18.) John Hanbey was one of the first Justices of the Peace for Pittsylvania County, and lived in that portion which later was known as Patrick County. In 1775, was appointed Captain of the Militia.

(19.) Peter Copland, one of the first Justices of Peace for Pittsyl- vania, and lived in that portion of the county which later became Henry.

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Tithes. Land Dauzwell Rogers, _ ..---- . .....----1 Thom. Nunn, --- ..- ---3 Rich White, ---------1--. -------------------------------------1 John Rowland, John Palfery, Jack & Pegg, 4 Capt. William Blevins, Dawl & Peter, - 3 Daniel Newman Jun, .- -......-..- 1 Dennis Bryan, .-.---1 Thomas Wright, --- - -1 John Rice, .--...----1 Neel Roberts, --1 James Wallen, -1 Charles Scaggs --1 Edwd Callaham, .------ -1 D'o. Baker, -1 Harry Dillen, -I Wm. Young, --1 Wm. Baily Jun, -1 Rich. Baker, -1 Little William Blevins, -.1 Frederick D. 0. Daniel, -1 William Bailey, Sent, .-1 Wm. Ashart, --1 David Shadwell & Bob, - 2 150 John Handy, ----------------1 Jacob Cooger & son Henry, .- . 2 James Filley, -------------- -------------------------- 1 Wm. Reed, .----------------------1 David Hailey, ----------------------------1 Robt McVatta ..------------------------1 Wm. McVatta -..--.--............----- 1 John Barker .-----1 Jeremiah Claimck, Jun _ .- 1 John Newman .-----------------.--1 Kave Bailey -....--. 1 Thomas Cooper, Sen -- .- 1 Wm. Reeding _ ..- . ..--1 Thomas Shanam & David Cazey .- 2

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Tithes Land Jessey Bound & Pompey_ .---------------... ...........-------2 Enguim NunIL - - - - - - - -1 Joseph Nunn & Na -.. -2 Thomas Gazaway -----------------------------1 Joseph Wallen ---------------------------------------------1 Elisha Wallen Sent -----------------------------1 Thomas Cooper, Jr., Terence Daniel, negroes

George & Winney ------------------------------------ 4 300 William Bass .------------- 1 Elisha Harbour ------------------------ 1 150 Elijah Harbour & negro Hannah. 2 310 Fosyth Bradberry _-..........----..--.--..........------.....--1 James Merrydeth .--------------------1 Barclay M errydeth . ............................................... 1 William Merrydeth, Constable .......................... -1 Thomas Webb .........-1..... 1 John Wells .------------.-------1 William Thomas, John Davis, Benj Davis &

Charles Mitchell - - - - - - -4 Waters Dunn, Waters Dunn, Jr., Richd Dunn,

Richd Bradberry, negroes Tom, Moll & Lilly 7 Peter Copland, Richd Copland, Dan'1 Mc-

Bride & negro Hannah -4 Ambrose Jones, negroes Dinah & Judy .- . . ---- 3 Thomas Cooper, jr .------------------------1 Philip Ryan .-------1 John Talbot -------------1 765 James Calk .,,-----------..--,-------------.--.....--1 John Cox, Sr., John Cox, Jr., Neg' Lucy- , 3 Nemian Prater, Nemiah Prater ............................ 2 Charles Semple .........1........... 1 Matthew Small ..---1

99 The above List of Tithables taken by me.

Peter Copeland.

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Tithes Land A List of Tithables & Land taken by ........................ Gordon,

Pittyslvania County, 1767. John Wimbsih, James Mitchell, negro Cyrus,

Orange, Sall, Pegg, in all ............. 6 627 John Martin, Joseph Cox .............-- , - , , 2 William Candler, .Arestripes Baghan, negro

Chester -------------------------... ,-,- 3 William Stanley, John Stanley, Wm. Stanley,

Jr ....----...-3 Willian Pain. .---------------------------------------------------------- 1 Thomas Stone ............................................1 John Stone, jUnr -- ,,,,,,.. ,,..,,,,,,,,,,..,....1

James Stone. ......-- ..-------1 100 Thomas Justice .....................................-----l 1 Israel Justice ----------------------------,-,-,-----------.. -1 300 Simeon Justice ......... - .--------.........------- -1 Samuel Gordon ...-- ..-.,-.-..--.-.-.-.-...-Tom Archibald Gordon (20), negros Dick, Kildare,

Lucy, Sarah ..5 ............ . (torn) John Hickey (21).- -- ---- (torn)

A List of Tithables taken by Hamon Critz (22), Gent., for the year 1767. Thomas Waling. , -------------------------1 125

(20.) Archibald Gordon, one of the first Justices of the Peace. Was appointed Lieutenant of the Militia in 1767. In 1774 was made Col. of of the County. Elected Sheriff in 1771. "He was Scotch by birth, and lived and died without marrying" (Va. Mag. Hist. Vol. 7).

(21.) John Hicky, very probably the Mr. Hikki mentioned in the Moravian Diary, 1753. (Va. Mag. Hist. Vol. XIII). When passing through what is now Henry County, they say, "Mr. Hikki who lives half a mile from here and keeps a store (which is nearest house at which we can buy salt), came to us and showed himself very friendly. We had a miserable road to his house. Here we bought some provisions." In the earliest records of the county we find mntion of "Hicky's old road." It traverses the countyfrom Staunton River on thenorth straight to the Court house, and then turns due west into Henry County, and this same road is to-day called Hicky's road.

(22.) Hamon Critz, one of the first Justices of the County. He lived in that part of the county later known as Patrick. At a meeting of the Vestry of Camden Parish at Pittsylvania Courthouse, July 22, 1769, "a chappel of ease" was ordered to be built near Captain Haman Crites of a size 20 by 24 feet, Round loggs for the body, a clapboard Roof and Benches, & etc."

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Tithes Land William Hays -- - - ..--....-- ..--2 Cillis Ratlif t _ - . - .-----------------1 Arch'1 Hughes -- - - . - -1 Geo. Allan .- - - - -------------------------------------------------------- Henry France .---- - . --- --- David Gowing ---..--..........3 272 Nicholas Langford . - - - . ---2 James Fee ---- ..-- ....------ ..--1 Geo. Poor ...-................-.. --2 Robt Cunp, JUnr . - - . - Robt Crump, Sen - . . . .... ........ Frederick Fulkerson ............................ Alexr Deputy ....--......----..- -... Adam Loving (23)-__-......----------.-..-.--- 2 WiMiam Loving --------------------------------------------------------1 Joseph Cameron.- - - - 1 400 John Pluk .- ------------------------------------------3 Zacheriah Cook .------------------------------------------..-.---1 Thos. Harbour .- .---- ....--- 4 790 David Witt-1----.- -----------------------.------- 1 Paletiah Shelton- -- . .1 144 Geo. Gibson --------------------1 John Wildrich Bender .- - 402 John Parr -.----------------.......-----.--.-- 2 408 William Denson -- .- - - .....---..--1 William Tirpin-. - .--..----1 Geo. Gray . - - .-.--.--..-----1 W illiam Harral1 ................................... 1 John Jinings_. 1 Peter Rentfro.- -- - - . .2 John Koger _ . - . -----1 John France-. ..... . . . . ----.--3 John CamrorL . ...1.. ........... 1

(23.) Adam Loving is mentioned in the Moravian Diaries, 1753. They were passing through what is now Henry County and write'"we drove four miles further and ate dinner at Adam Loving's plantation. They were very friendly to us. The man showed us the ford across the first branch of Mayo River." (Va. Mag. Hist. Vol. 13.)

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Tithes Land David Lyler ...........................1............. ..... 1 Miles Jinings .------------- -2 185 Lambath Dodson -- - - - . -- ---1

Phillip Buzzard --------------------------------- - 1 Thom. Murry. - - --- - 1 Solomon Smithit -- 1 ................................l John Spain - .................--------------------- -1 John Gooch ---__ - - - - - 1 James Pritchard -- - - - - - - - 2 Haman Critz .---------------- - --2 200

A List of Tithables taken for Pittsylvania in 1767 by John Dix (24). John Armstrong Annica-2 210 Thomas Ayers .--------------------------..... ------1 Daniel Ayers-1----. 1 Moses Ayers -------------------------------------1 John Bynum .------1 200 Arthur Bynumn . . , ..-,-1-I Lawrence Barker .._- .................... ................. 1 W illiam Barker ..........................-.....-..1 Edward Burges ------------------------------------------1 John Bynam Jr .............-1............ ....... ..... 1 Moses Cornelius. -- - - - 1 Thomas Colley ....1........1 William Cornelius ----------------------------------- 1 William Colley - ,--,--------1 John Chipman, Constable -------------------------------------1 James Collie -,--------------------------------------_1 Thomas Dudley ,--,.,,--.,-------------------------.,,---1 Henry Dixon, Jas. Durough, Jas. Borough _ ______ 3 John Dix, Ephraim Dismunkes, James Evalto,

Will, Joe, Minkes, Ben, Lett, Old Janney & Janney and 1 chair, deduct 2 tithes being ferry men -.--...-----........ 10 307 (24.) John Dix, established a ferry across Dan River in 1766, which

was used constantly in Southern Campaign of Revolution (see Pitts Records). Was one of the first Justices of the County. Appointed Captain of the Militia in 1775.

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Tithes Land William Durrett, Peter. -------------------... ------2 Edward Floyde -------------------.-.-.-----180 Lewis Green, William Green. .- - .... 2 100 Jobn Hamilton - -400 Samuel Harris (25), Bob. Honeyball, York,

Pompey, Janney, Sally, Lucy .-- -.------------------.- 8 757 James Hogan, William Hogan _ .- - - -----------------..-... 2 100 John Hensley .-- .....----.--...--1 Thomas Pistole .-----------------------------1 Samuel Pruett_ .-------------------------- 1 590 Hugh Mahone -------------------------------1 165 John McClane .-----1 Thomas Merriwether, William Meriwether,

Jason Bowcock, Paul, Frank, Southsea Betty, Nann, Hannah, Nann, Nedd, Sue, Judy, Creshea, Joe, Paul, Jacob, Cate, Peter & Judy ---------------------------- 20 545

William McDaniel, Tom, Dick, Daniel, Lovoney, Milley, Liddy & Janney -- 9 960

Daniel Ober ---1 William Owen -.. . .-.....-.- 1 100 John Roberts, Jas. Roberts & Jas. Roberts, Jr._ 3 383 Gabriel Richards -...--..........--------.... 1 200 David Ross .-----------------.------------ 640 Geo. Souther1and .- ---- - 2 175 John Southerlan&-1 Jacob Stilwell ----------------------1 Philip Southerlani - - -1

(25.) Samuel Harris was a pioneer Baptist Minister of Virginia. He was also an early settler of this county, having many surveys made Ap. 2, 1748. An old book entitled "Pioneer Baptist Preachers of Vir- giia" says of him that "he was bom 1724, in Hanover County. When young he moved to the County of Pittsylvania. As he advanced in age he became a favorite of the people. He was appointed church warden, sheriff, a justice of the peace, burgess for the county, Colonel of the Militia, Captain of Mayo Fort, and Commissary for the Fort and Army. On one of his visits to the fort in his official character he called at the home of William and Joseph Murphy, dressed in his uniform * * * * Was converted and was baptized m 1758 by the Reverend Daniel Marshall During the war when it was extremely difficult to procure salt, kept two wagons running to Petersburg to bring up salt for his neighbors."

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Tithes Land John Stamps - --

Timothy Stamps . - --------------------1 James Terry ---3065 William Travis_ ---------------------------- 1 William Thomas, Arthur & Janny _- ..--- 3 1005 William Tredwell --. - - - -1 William Wynne, Prince, Peter, Nedd, Cale &

Judy - -6 400 Thomas Wynne & Lucy - -2 165 Robert Wright-_ - ------------------------- 1 William Wynne, jr., Saunders Southerland &

Prince - -3 500 John Worsham & Sirus - - 2 Joshua Worsham, Will, Frank, Abram, Lucy,

Judy & Pegg -- - 7 300 Robert Wynne -- ---------------------------------------------- 1 Thomas Wynne, jr -- -1 400 John Wheler ..--- -1

Signed John Dix.

List of Tithables taken by Peter Perkins (26) for the year 1767.

White Blacks Acres Wheels George Chadwell Land - -125 ac Dutton Lain tith, Land -1 83 ac David Terrill Land - - 275 Edward Sweeton (?) tithe -1 John Morton tithe, land -. 1 450 James Burnett tithe --1

(26.) Peter Perkins was the son of Constant Perkins and owned a large plantation "Oak Hill," in southern part of the county, on Dan River. He took an active part in the life of the county, being one of the first Justices of the Peace. Was a Vestryman, member of the County Committee of Safety. & in 1775, appointed Captain of the Militia. Com- manded a Pittsylvania Company of Minute Men in Cherokee Expedition of 1776. By the close of the Revolution, had been promoted to Colonel and commanded a regiment in battle of Guilford (Pittsylvania Pension Papers). In the spring of 1781, a Continental Hospital was established at his home for three months, as the Book of Claims, for Pittsylvania shows.

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White Black Acres Wheels

Davie Fields tithe.. 1 George Russe Land . --180 George Young, 1 negro woman, 1 Land.. 1 1 520 Christopher Bowlin, son William - 2 Joseph Bowlin, 1 tithe ....---1 James Bowlin, 1 tithe . - 1 Ephram McGoff -_ - - - 1 George Thompson _ - - ....--1 Richard Churchwell, tithe . -..1 John Rich tithe ----- ---1

--. Conoway, I tithe 1 Archibald Thompson D .- -1 Rodden Thompson --- --1 Randolph Gipson, tithe, negro Bomber.

Land - 1 1 100 Thomas Calaway, sons Charles and

Richard's land - ------------------- 3 100 John Court & s Jas. Coursey

Peterson .-------------2 John Frederick Richel, 1 tithe Land- . 1 190 William Rice Sadler ------------------1 Patrick Stiel, 1 tithe - - - -1 Thomas Smith, son Thomas, Land 2 400 Edward Smith, negro Will, Land_....._... 1 1 150 John Fulton, 1 tithe Land - - 1 300 John Smith, negro Dinah Land -__-_- 1 1 355 Henry Lansford, negro Judy, Land- ..-- 1 1 377 Ralph Elkins Jun .- - -1 Richard Elkins, 1 tithe ------------------------------1 Nathaniel Elkins, son Jessey... - - - .. 2 John Rukey, son James -----------------.---2 Thom. Gresham n - ------------------------1 Christopher Bowling Jun ..-------------------------1 John Gresham son of Phil Gresham- . 1 Edward Perogog, tithe _ .-- .---1 James Elkin on leather wood---__ -_ 1 SamuelShields, Land...............................-1 130

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White Black Acres Wheeis

John Gresham son of Thom Greshant_ . 1 Jesse Elkins, 1 tithe ----------------....---- - 1 John Cox -- .--------------------.--- - 1 John Givins .------------- ..........--- - 1 William Shields .--....--..--- - 1 George Button ------------------------------ - 1 Henry Burnett ...- . . . ..... .....-..--- - 1 Thom. Cunningham Jun ------------------------- 1 James Shields, I tithe, Land --------------------- 1 210 James Strong --------------------------------------- 1 Benjanune Croley, negro Peter, LandcL 1 1 48 Thomas Strong. -- - - - - - - 1 Charles Cloke, tithe. -----------------...-..---- 1 Benjamine Croly, 1 tithe land.- - -1 210 John Strong, Joseph Martin ..................... 2 100 Jeremiah Walker, negro - --- 1 1 Joseph Cunningham 1 tithe land .-- 1 370 Joseph Morton, 1 tithe, negro Dinah

Land ------------------------------- - ----------1 1400 Abraham Passley 1 tithe --- 1 Martain Dunkin .-- .....-...-- -....- 1 John Scags ---------------- - 1 James Edwards 1 tithe land ---------------------- 1 90 Thom. Bullock ---1 Riohard Bullock -- - - - - ........----- - 1 John Lankford 1 tithe Land ..---- 1 360 Joseph Cotton .....--..--- - 1 James Presnall son James, negro Jane_. 2 1 George Hide 1 tithe -----------------........----- - 1 Owen Wait .---- ...---- 1 Joel Certain 1 tithe -- - - - - - 1 Shadrack Turner sons John & Josiah----. 3 256 Thomas Watson, 1 tithe land --- 1 100 John Watson Jun, Land --1 220 James Gravely Jun'r. _ - - ---------------.....--- - 1 John Watson, sen tithe & Land .----------------- 1 104 John W arring . .......................................... 1

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Whites Blacks Acres Wheels

Thom. Gravely ------------------1 James Gamer 1 tithe .--------1 Thomas Gamer 1 tithe - . ...-- 1 Thomas Horgeth tithes ...---- - . . . .. 1 2 John Morton tithes Negroes dogery &

seftis - 1 2 Arthur Fuller .--------------------------1 Daniel Hanikins negroes frank, Nan &

patt and Land -.- . ........---------.- 1 3 1780 Nicholas Perkins 1 tithe negro molL_ __. 1 1 Joseph Harris ---.-....-.1 David Harris ----------------------1 John Harris Constable ....----------------- Benjamine Neal Constable- John Roach 1 tithe ...--- ..-.-.-.-.-.-------- 1 John Oaks .-- - - - .----------.--1 John Rice ----------------------1 Henry Dunlop .-.. ..-.-.--1 John Gwin .---------------1 John Sams --------------1 William Bean & son Wm. Land ------------------ 2 1083 John Harchman son Thomas Land - 2 100 Constant Perkins negro Jacob---_-_... 1 1 John Chadwell negro Farmer & Tiller,

Land --------------- 1 2 748 Zacheriah McCubbins -1 John Been Jun .---------------------.--.--1 John Jones, 1 tithe Land .-1 200 John Join Land - - 525 Wm. Edwards son Thom. Land -2 293 Robt Perrinan .-.--1 Thomas Billings _-- 1 William Murphy --1 Thom. Edwards, negro Andrew Land_L. 1 1 91 William McCubbin ..-------------------.---.1-I Henry Rice Land- -- - - - 1 200 Nathan Carter -1

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A List of Land & Tithes taken by Hugh Innes (27) for Pittsylvania County Anno. Dom. 1767.

Tithes Land Samuel Collins. ................................................ 1 Rowland Judd & Nathaniel Jud ................... 2 James K eith . .............-1................... ........1 Charles AtkinmanL - .--------------------------1 Morris Atkinson . - - - - -1 Abner Cochrumn .-I . .,--.......----,--- 1 John Law John Law jr. negroes Jeany & Keat-. 4 400 Henry Atkinson jr. ..-----------------1 Thomas Hall --- - - - -1 William Hall & Lansford Hal-2 Jesse Hall ----------------------------------------------------------1 William Hall jr. -- - - - - ....-1 William Hill - - , - , -1 400 Isom Hall- ------------------------ 1 200 Thomas Dunkin Jr- -.............--------,-.1 Thomas Jones -, ------,---------,.- 1 536 Thomas Anderson & James Anderson - .- 2 130 William Griffit --. .......... ,, ,. . ,, , ,, ,, l-1 Joseph Clements, Gabriel Clements & Var-

diman Clements, -- .--------------------------3 Francis Easom & Wm Hungett, John Hungett

& Chas. Hungett- - ------------------- 4 135 Christopher Shot & Christopher Shot Jr.. 2 Benjamine Barten ---------------------1 John Ferguson & negro Dinah- -.2 130 John Savory Jr-. . ......... , ,---....---1 William Bramby - .......----. 1 Sanuel Walker & negro Judd .-............ ----------.. 2 William Davis ----------------------------------1 Joseph Bird .- - . ---------------------------- 1 400 Reuben Kieff ----------------1 Robert Hill, Swinfield Hill & Thomas HilL ... 3 250

(27.) Hugh Innes was a Justice of Peace, Vestryman & member of County Committee of Safety. He, with John Donelson, represented Pittsylvania in Convention of August 1774.