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Note: Edward first appears in the Goochland Co., records in May 17, 1737, much of the records of this county were destroyed. The first record is a deed. It may have been shortly after the death of his father, Edward. At that time he purchased land from Henry Webb and his wife Elizabeth. The deed states that Edward was living on the land at that time lying on the north side of the James River upon Little Lickinghole Creek and having 250 acres. His neighbors were George Payne, Thomas Sammons, Josias Payne, and Allen Frazier. He acquired other tracts of land in Goochland County in St. James Parish Northam.
Edward Houtchens made his will the 7th day of December, 1762, and it was filed for probate Feb. 19, 1765.
In the name of God Amen, I Edward Houtches of the Parish of St. James Northam in the county of Goochland being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory. Thanks be to Almighty God Have thought Fitt of disposing of my worldly state.
First I Bequeath my Soul to God, secondly my body to the Earth to be buried according to the Discretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as for such worldly estate wherewith hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with after my just debts and funeral charges are paid I give demise and dispose in the following manner and form.
Item 1, I give to my beloved wife Aner (Hannah) Houtchens all and singular my moveable estate during her life or widowhood and after her decease then to be equally divided among all her children then surviving.
Item I give to John Clements my son-in-law the plantation whereon my son John Houtchens formerly lived with the third part of three hundred and fifty acres joining the said plantation.
Item I give my son Charles and the plantation whereon he now lives with with the third part of the said tract above mentioned.
Item I give to my son Francis Houtchens the plantation whereon I now live with his third part of the land above mentioned.
I appoint my two sons Charles and Francis Houtchens My whole and sold Executors of this my Will and Testament as Witness my hand and seal this Seventh day of December, 1762.
Edward Houtchens (Seal)
Teste: Jos Payne, Benj Salmom, Tho Potter, Jr.
Children of Edward and Hannah Houtchens were Charles, Rachael, Elizabeth, Agnes, Francis, Mary, John, and Susannah.
Source: Houchin Family History by Dr. Paul Houchen
Edward first appears in the Goochland Co., records in May 17, 1737, much of the records of this county were destroyed. The first record is a deed. It may have been shortly after the death of his father, Edward. At that time he purchased land from Henry Webb and his wife Elizabeth. The deed states that Edward was living on the land at that time lying on the north side of the James River upon Little Lickinghole Creek and having 250 acres. His neighbors were George Payne, Thomas Sammons, Josias Payne, and Allen Frazier. He acquired other tracts of land in Goochland County in St. James Parish Northam.
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