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Note: ***** Researchers have resisted taking this Joseph Waldrop into the family of Michael and Luke for many years. While King William, Caroline, Louisa and Hanover Co., VA are closely connected, Amelia Co. is several counties away. Joseph's name was spelled Worldrop instead of Waldrop. There was no evidence that the Amelia Co. Waldrops were acquainted with the SC Waldrops. One of the biggest reasons was probably a John and James Waldrop in Amelia Co., VA at the same time Joseph was there. Researchers didn't connect these three men to each other, either. The John Waldrop of Amelia was brought to SC and was a convenient dumping place for Waldrops that didn't fit the families of the descendants of Luke Waldrop. However, imaginings have a way of catching up with us. Descendants of this Joseph in the DNA Project have the same bloodline as most of the SC Waldrops.
The records of Amelia Co., VA are extant and Joseph appears many times in the records from 1735 to 1775. His Will in 1775 named his children and his wife. He had a son, Luke, Michael, Joseph and William. These names are most familiar with descendants of Luke and Michael in SC. It may not be a coincidence that Joseph was on the same tax list (David Greenhill's) in 1763 that John and James Waldrop were on.
Joseph's age would make him eligible to be a brother of Luke, Michael and James.
Before DNA, this Joseph was thought to be an immigrant. He was listed on the Amelia Co., VA tithe lists from 1735 thru 1747, but his tithe was paid by someone else. He first paid tithes for himself in 1748. However, there is a participant in the SMGF DNA project that claims he descends from this Joseph. If he is correct, then, this Joseph is related to Luke and Christian Waldrop. The DNA is a match. It is still possible that this was a cousin that immigrated years later, making him related to Luke "not in this country". It is also possible that this Joseph was a son of our imagined Michael II.
In any case, this Joseph left the family he was born to very early in his life. His name has, like most of our ancestors, been spelled in a variety of ways. But, in modern times, most of the descendants of this Joseph spell their name Waltrip.
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1735 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. No details
1736 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe List. Living with Thos. Hodge [said to be of King William Co., VA]
1737 --- AMELIA CO., VA. William Green paid tax for self and JOSEPH WALDORUP, Guy, Mingo, Pegg and Steven. [In 1759, John and James Waldrop purchased land from Thomas Green, son of William Green. William Green died in Amelia Co., VA in 1744. He was the brother of Abraham Green.]
1738 --- AMELIA CO., VA. William Green paid tax for self, JOSEPH WALDORUP, and Bess. Chas. Irby's List.
1740 --- AMELIA CO., VA. William Green paid tax for self, JOSEPH WALLYROPE, and Cate. Abrm. Cock's List for Deep Creek.
1743 --- AMELIA CO., VA. William Green paid tax for self, JOSEPH WALTERUP, Sambo & Christian. (Did not pay for Stephen) On Wood Jones' List.
1744 --- AMELIA CO., VA. William Green paid tax for self, JOSEPH WALTERRUP, and Rate. On Wood Jones' List.
1745 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Order Book 1, page 357A. Court held 21 Feb 1745.Catherine Phillips, wit. for Green, to be pd 60 lbs. tobacco for 2 days & coming & going 35 miles twice. Ann Waller, wit. for same, to be pd. 150 lbs. tobacco for 6 days. Joseph Walthrop, wit. for same, to be paid 175 lbs. tobacco for 7 days.
1747 --- AMELIA CO., VA. William Green paid tax for self, JOSEPH WAULDROP, Walter Chides, Joel Stow, Roben, Harrey, Peter, Jack, Ramton, Moll, Kate, Molly Sue. On Araham Green's List for Deep Creek.
1748 --- AMELIA CO., VA. JOSEPH WALTHRUP paid tax for self on Abraham Green's List, below Deep Creek in Rawleigh Parish. [This is the first time it appears that Joseph has paid his own tax.]
1749 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALTROP
1750 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALDERUP on Wood Jones' List for Deep Creek
1751 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALTHROP
1751 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deeded land to Charles Irby on 17 May 1751. [This may be an error in notes that we have copied from others. We have no record of Joseph owning land prior to 1751.-CW]
1752 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALDRIP on Wood Jones' List
1753 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALTHROP on Wood Jones' List
1754 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALTHROP on Wood Jones' List, South side Deep Creek. [JOHN WALTHROPE also on 1754 list for the first time in Amelia Co., VA. Jones' List, S. side Deep Creek]
1755 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List Amelia Co., VA, JOSEPH WALTROUP 1 tithe, no acres on David Greenhill's List for Deep Creek. [JOHN WALTROUP on David Greenhill's List for Deep Creek]
1756 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALTRIP for self and one Negro. Two tithes, no acres. Abraham Green's List, Deep Creek. [JOHN WALTRIP on Abrm. Green's List, Deep Creek]
1757 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Unrecorded Deeds. Deed of Gift. John Tucker to David Tucker & Isham Tucker, his sons. 22 Jan 1757. Consideration Natural affection for sons. 130 acres in Amelia Co. on L/S Wintocomake Creek, being part of the land he now lives on, adj. lines of Thomas Coles & William Hudson, and which he received by deed dated 4 May 1735. The 130 acres is to be equally divided between his two sons, with David Tucker having the half adj. his father's plantation and Isham Tucker the other. Witness William (x) Haskins, Joseph Patterson & Joseph (X) Wolterup. Proved Apr 1757 by Jo Patterson & William Haskins.
1759 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Received Deed 1759 Amelia Co., VA.
1761 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALTHROP on David Greenhill's List. [JAMES WALDROP on David Greenhill's List for the first time in Amelia Co., VA]
1761 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 7, Page 442. 23 Apr 1761. JOSEPH WALDROP bought 400 acres on the north side of the Long Branch of Wintocomake Creek from Thomas Williams of Dinwiddle Co., VA. Witness - MICHAEL WALDROPE.
Abstract - Deed. Thomas Williams, Gent., of Dinwiddie Co., VA to Joseph Waldrope of Amelia Co. D. 13 Apr 1761. Consid: 35 pounds. 400 acres in Amelia Co. on N/S Long Branch of Wintocomake Creek, adj. lines of James Tucker, Cobb, Green, & Edward Reams. Witnesses: Michael Clardy, John Clardy & Michael Waldrop. p. 443. Possession obtained & consid. money paid 13 Apr 1761. Deed pro. by oaths of same wits. on 23 Apr 1761 & ordered rec. [Deed Book 7 & 8 Amelia Co., VA by McConnaughey, Library of Richmond, 2014.-CW]
Actual text - Transcribed by HLW 1999 - [It appears that a portion of this deed is missing. Recorded as Williams and Waldrope. Also appears that Joseph sold this land to Thomas Williams.]
"In a court held in Amelia Co., VA. This Indenture and the Memorandum and ????? Endorsed were proved by the Oath of Michael Clordy, John Clordy and Michael Waldrope [spelled this way] Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded. Signed T. Griffin Peachy.
..... missing page ....."advantages...Appurtinances, whatsoever to the said tract or parcel of land belonging or in any wise appurtaining and also the revisions and revisions remainder or remainders rents and services of the said premisses and any part thereof and all the Estate right title Interests.... of him the said Thomas ? [assume Williams].....unto the said Joseph Waldrop his heirs and assigns above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof ... and the said Joseph Waldrop his heirs and assigns shall covenant and forever defend by these presents. In witness Michael Clardy, John Clardy and Michael Waldrop, Signed Thomas Williams." [HHW Notes - Thomas Williams Gent., of Dinwiddie Co., to Joseph Waltrope of Amelia County for 35 Pounds current money of VA ... 400 acres on Northside of Long Branch of Wintocomake Creek and bounded by James Tucker, Cobb, Green and Edward Reems.]
1762 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALDROP paid for self, MICHAEL WALDROP and LUKE WALDROP. Three tithes on Wm. Crawley's List. [Michael and Luke were Joseph's sons. John and James Waldrop paid tax on Wm. Crawley's list in 1762]
1763 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tax List. JOSEPH WALDROP paid tax for self, Michael and Luke Waldrop, and 400 acres of land. On David Greenhill's List. [John and James paid tax on David Greenhill's list for self and 50 acres each. This was the first year Joseph, John and James paid tax for land. An undated record shows Joseph, Luke, James and Michael according to HLW.]
1765-1772 --- AMELIA CO., VA. JOSEPH WALDROP paid taxes for himself, and for his sons until they were themselves established. [JOHN WALDROP & JAMES WALDROP were not on the Amelia Co., VA tax lists after 1763. They were documented in Pittsylvania Co., VA by 1768, but may have been there earlier.]
1765 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe List. Michael Waldrop, on William Crawley's List (Son of Joseph)
1766 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Order Book 9, page 7, 26 Sep 1766. W--- Waldrop, orphan of Jo. Waldrop.
1767 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Tithe List. Joseph, Luke and Michael Waldrop on David Greenhill's List. [It appears that Luke is living with Joseph. Michael is alone.]
1768 --- AMELIA CO., VA. JOSEPH WALDROP listed under Capt. Robert Munford's Poll. JOSEPH WALDROP is also listed under Thomas Tabb's Poll. From Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogy Magazine. Volume XXXIII, p.61. [Two Josephs or one Joseph listed twice?]
1770 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 11, Page 186. 11 Nov 1770. JOSEPH WALDROP sold 100 acres in Raleigh parish to HENRY ANDERSON. Part of the tract WALDROP was living on, bordering Anderson's land which he (Anderson) had bought from THOMAS GREEN. 7 Dec. 1770.
Actual text - Transcribed by HLW 1999
"This Indenture, this 11 Nov 1770 between Joseph Waldrop of the parish of Raleigh, County of Amelia of the one part and Henry Anderson of the same county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Joseph Waldrop for an in consideration of 17 pounds 10 shillings current money of VA by him the said Henry Anderson in hand paid before and En sealing of these presents the Receipt where of; he the said Joseph Waldrop doth hereby acknowledge.... One certain tract of land lying and being in the County of Amelia, One Certain parcel of land and being part of the Tract I now live on and Bounded as followeth: all the part over the Road and adjoining the said land that Henry Anderson bought of Thomas Green thence over the Road ...the whole to contain 100 acres more of less...Signed Joseph Waldrop [spelled this way -mark is capital I with crossbar]
Witnesses - Jesse Clory [signed] and Ann Clory [+ her mark]"
Memorandum - At a Court held for Amelia Co., 24 day of Jan 1771. This Indenture and the Memorandum thereon Endorsed were acknowledged by the within named Joseph Waldrop. Party thereunto and ordered to be Recorded. Test. John Pride [CK?]
1771 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 11, Page 191. 23 Jan 1771. JOSEPH WORLDROP to LUKE WORLDROP, 100 acres bordering HENRY ANDERSON and GREEN'S road, JOHN TABB, JOHN COWLES, MICHAEL WORLDROP. One witness - MICHAEL WORLDROP (His Mark X).
1771 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 11, Page 193. 23 Jan 1771. JOSEPH WORLDROP to MICHAL WORLDROP, 100 acres on the east side of Long Branch, bordering HENRY ANDERSON, GREEN'S road, and JOHN COWLES. One witness - LOUK WORLDROP (His Mark X).
Actual Text - Transcribed by HLW 1999
"This Indenture made the 23day of January in the year of our Lord 1771 between Joseph Worldrop of Amelia Co. of the one part and Michal Worldrop of the same county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Joseph Worldrop for and in consideration of the sum of 5 pounds current money to him in hand pade by the said Michael Worldrop the Receipt whereof hath said Joseph Worldrop doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted, bargained and sold _________? and confirmed and by these presents for himself and his heirs to give grant bargain sell align [sic] _______? and confirm unto the said Michal Worldrop and his heirs and assigns forever One certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being on the Eastside of the Long Branch in the county of Amelia and containing 100 acres being the same more of less and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning on Lodewik Talley line on the Long Branch thence along his line to Henry Anderson's line thence along his line to Green's Road thence down the road to a corner pine then along a line of new marked trees to John Cowles [Coles?] line thence along his line to the Branch and up the said Branch to the beginning and all houses, outhouses, edifices, buildings, woods underwoods, ways, waters, water courses, profits, commodities, hereditaments, and appurtances thereto belonging or in any wise apertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remaindors Rents, Issues and Profits thereof and of every part and parcel thereof to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land and all and singular the premises thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said Michal Waldrop his heirs and assigns to the only use and behoof of the said Michael Worldrop his heirs and assigns forever and the said Joseph Worldrop for himself and his heirs the said tracts or parcel of land and premises to the said Michal Worldrop his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents against the claims and demands of all persons claiming by from or under him the said Joseph Worldrop or by from or under any other person whatsoever. In witness whereof the said Joseph Worldrop that hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above written. Signed Joseph [I with cross bar] Worldrop. Witnesses - James Southall and Luke X Worldrop.
Attached memorandum: That on the 23 day of January 1771 quiet and peaceable possession and seizor of the within granted land and premisses were given by the within named Joseph Worldrop to the within named Michal Worldrop according to the forms and effect of the within deed. Signed Joseph [I] Waldrop. At a court held for Amelia Co., 24 Jan 1771, this indenture and the memorandum thereon endorsed were acknowledged by Joseph Waldrop Party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Pride, D.C."
1775 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Will Book 2, page 145. 9 May 1775.
Actual Text - Transcribed by HLW
"In the name of God, Amen, I Joseph Worldrop being sore and weak, but in my perfect mind, after burying myself in a Christian like manner, Here I give my loving daughter ANN WORLDROP one shilling and three pence to her and her heirs forever. Here I give and bequeath unto my loving son MICHAEL WORLDROP, one shilling and three pence to him and his heirs forever. Here I give unto my loving daugher SUSANNAH WORLDROP, one shilling and three pence to here and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath unto my loving son LUKE WORLDROP one shilling and three pence to him and his heirs forever. Here I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter MARY HUDSON, one shilling and three pence to her and her heirs forever. I leave the plantation where I now live unto my beloved wife and all the rest of my estate during her natural life, but immediately after her death, my desire is that the land may be sold and the money divided among my sons to wit, Joseph, William and Jesse and the rest of my estate to be divided among the five of my Children, Asiah, Mildred, Joseph, William and Jesse to them and their heirs forever. I leave my loving wife Ann my hole and sole executor of this my last will and testament. Written this ninth day of May One thousand seven hundred and seventy five. Signed Joseph (his mark) Worldrop. Witnesses - James Southall [signed], Sarah X Smith, Martha [X] Burton. [Amelia County, Virginia, Swens Index page 61- 62, Volume 33, Poll of Amelia County, Virginia. Will Book 4, p. 80__, Book 11, Page 188, 191, and 193, Amelia County, Virginia Courthouse. Will Index Amelia County, Virginia Courthouse. Will Index Book 1 & 2, A to Z, page 245. Joseph left his mark and could not sign his name.]
1775 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Estate Inventory Filed 28 Oct 1775. Signed by James Southall, Jesse Coleman and Godfrey Tucker. Value 48/16/7.
1775 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Estate account for Oct 28, 1775 to Nov 27, 1775. Names mentioned Joseph Waldrop, Michael Wldrop, Thomas G. Peachy, Millington Roach, John Bouleton & Luke Waldrop.
1775 --- AMELIA CO., VA. 28 Oct 1775, Joseph Waldrop. "Acct. with JOHN TABB transacted by ALEXANDER McNABB d. Oct 28, 1775. Sales payable June 1, 1776, 31/18/2. Bal. due est. March 25, 1778, 3/7/6-3/4. Adm. ALEXANDER McNABB.
1775 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Order Book 13, page 323. 22 Jun 1775.Keziah Waldrop and Milly Waldrop of Raleigh Parish, orphans of Joseph Waldrop.
1777 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Order Book 13, page 40. 17 Nov 1777. Joseph Waldrop, William Waldrop and Jesse Waldrop, orphans of Joseph Waldrop of Raleigh Parish.
1777 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 12,13,14, Page 230. 27 Nov 1777. John Pitchford and wife Ann Pitchford of Amelia Co., to John Tabb of same sold 100 acres on Wintercomake Creek for 50 pounds "being land where Pitchford now lives, but formerly owned by Joseph Waldrope, and by him devised to his late wife for her natural life, with all appurtenances" No witnesses listed. Order for Recording not entered, but Tabb obtained possession on 27 Nov 1777.
1777 --- AMELIA CO., VA. Deed Book 14, page 97. 22 May 1777. Thomas Drake of Amelia Co. to John Tabb of same. D. 22 May 1777. Consid: 134 pounds. 100 acres in Amelia Co. on Wintercomake Creek, adj. lines of Henry Anderson, Michael Waldrop, the late Joseph Waldrop and said Tabb, with all Appurtenances. No witnesses. Rec: Order for recording not entered, but Tabb obtained possession land on 22 May 1777.
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Ann is the only documented wife.
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Note from David Smith to Jan Dawson - "Possibly Joseph had three wives. If so, no info on his first wife. His second wife would have been Elizabeth Vest (West), widow of Valentine Vest, and his third wife was Ann. The first 5-6 children were by his first wife; his last 4-5 children were by Elizabeth. He had no children by Ann, whom a descendant said ran off with another man. There is no proof of this, although the younger children definitely went to live with neighbors after Joseph died."
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Note by Jan Dawson--This is not the same Joseph as James Joseph Wardrop. The locations and children are different.
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Note by Howard Leon Waldrop--In Jan 1941 Allie Wright Osborne wrote her remembrances of the Waltrip family history. Allie was 71 years old at the time. In Oct 1986, Jun 1987, and lastly Jul 1987, David R. Dawdy made several additions to Allie's first record. The first few generations are from their accounts.
Old family tradition said the Waltrips came from Wales to VA. This is obviously not true since one of the so-called brothers was born in VA in 1776. Descendants of Jesse Waltrip were living in Davies Co., KY. in 1991 according to William Reuben Waltrip, 3rd great grandson of Joseph Waltrip who wrote a short family history in August 1991.
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Email exchange between Carolyn Anderson, Gary Hicks, Howard H. Waldrop, H. L. Waldrop concerning Sarah Barnes who married Griffin Waldrop, son of Michael Waldrop, son of Joseph Waldrop of Amelia Co., VA. May 2002.
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Carolyn Mason Anderson to GARY HICKS, May 10, 2002
Subject: Barnes and Waldrop
Please help me out as you show Sally Barnes Rivers, daughter of William Rivers and Susannah Barnes marrying Graffan Waldrop.
I have been searching these Barnes for many months now in hopes of finding the maiden name of Susannah who married John Barnes. Susannah is shown on another document as Susannah Barnes, giving permission for her daughter Sally Barnes to marry Graffan Waldript in 1792. My cousin located this document at the Memphis Library. I had realized that with Susannah giving permission, that this would probably mean that John Barnes had died by 1792. Did John Barnes' widow Susannah married William Rivers secondly? If so, then why is she listed as Susannah Barnes when she died in October 1820 Greensville Co., VA?
Let me show you how confused this is. In the Greensville Co., VA records it shows that William Rivers married Susannah Richardson in 1789. That William Rivers gave permission for Sally Barnes Rivers to marry in 1792 and that he was her father.
Elizabeth Wager's will dated 1784 Sussex Co., VA notes Sally Barnes was the daughter of John Barnes and was left items from Wager's estate.
Then in a deed where Bennett Barnes and wife Susanna Simmons Whitehorn were selling lands in 1822 Greensville Co. VA, these lands are noted as those passed to Bennett Barnes by Sally Waldript. Bennett Barnes was the youngest son of John Barnes and Susannah.
John and Susannah Barnes were my third grgrandparents through their daughter Lizza who married Henry Mason 1816 Greensville Co. Do you by chance have another source document noting the marriage date of Susannah Barnes and William Rivers?
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GARY HICKS REPLY TO CAROLYN ANDERSON - Contact Howard H. Waldrop
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CAROLYN ANDERSON TO HOWARD H. WALDROP
Gary Hicks suggested I contact you regarding Sally Barnes who married Graffan Waldript (Griffin Waldrop). I have gone back to the original marriage note which shows Sally Barnes m. Graffan Waldrip. William Rivers, Father. Then to the Memphis Library which notes "1792 December 13 Graffan Waldript Sally Barnes d/o Susanna Barns, bond William Rivers. Howard, do you have any other source showing the marriage of Sally Barnes and Griffin Waldrop above and Sally's relationship to William Rivers?
I have been researching these Barnes for many months now and the above is really confusing to me. Sally Barnes is first mentioned in the Estate of
Elizabeth Wager 1792 Sussex Co. when Sally, daughter of John Barnes, is left from this estate. Then Susannah Barnes is noted as the mother of William Barnes in his will of 1804 Greensville Co. In the 1783 Greensville Census, Elizabeth Wager is noted as is John Barnes. Susannah Barnes' son Bennett Barnes married Susanna Simmons Whitehorn, widow of Philemon Whitehorn, 1815 Sussex Co. In 1822 Bennett Barnes sells lands in Greensville Co., left to him by Sally Waldript.
The other children I have for Susannah Barnes are: John Barnes Jr. who married Elizabeth Bass 1803 Greensville Co. and who raised by ggrandfather Thomas R. Mason born 1818 Greensville Co., following the death of his parents. A masonic document in Arkansas notes that Thomas R. Mason lost his parents as a small boy and was raised by his uncle in Greensville. Lizza Barnes married Henry Mason 1816 Greensville Co. Lizza was the sister of John Barnes. There was another brother by the name of Richard Barnes who married Polly Wray and died 1825 in Greensville Co. Also, a sister named Rebecca Barnes who married Hartwell Adams 1821 Greensville. 1827 Greensville Co. Bennett and wife Susanna along with Rebecca and husband Hartwell Adams sold lands left them by
Susannah Barnes. These lands were next to those of Lizza (Elizabeth) Mason and Crawley House.
Susannah Barnes died in Oct. 1820 Greensville Co. All of her living children were assisting in this estate. Sally Waldript is not mentioned and with Bennett selling lands left him by her in 1822, she must have died prior to Oct. 1820?
Howard, from 1792 until 1804 Susannah Barnes is not mentioned in Greensville Co. Then after receiving the estate and lands of her deceased son William Barnes in 1804, she did not pay property taxes on these lands until 1811. Was Susannah Barnes a sister of William Rivers Jr. or did they marry and then he died and she took back the Barnes surname? What I have for William Rivers is that he married Susannah Richardson in 1792. Was Susannah Barnes' maiden name Richardson? As you can see there are problems with the above. I so hope you will be able to help me in solving this mystery.
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HOWARD H. WALDROP REPLY TO CAROLYN ANDERSON
I have Grafton/ Griffon Waltrip as a son of Michael Waltrip; Michael was a son of Joseph "Worlddrop" d 1775 Amelia Co, VA. Grafton/Griffin married Sallie Barnes Rivers in Greensville Co VA. The parents of Joseph are unknown. You should e mail HL Waldrop at hlwaldrop@juno.com.
Regards, Howard H Waldrop.>>
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CAROLYN ANDERSON TO H. L. WALDROP
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On Mon, 13 May 2002 Carolyn Anderson, CCA44@aol.com writes:
Dear H.L.,
I'm writing you per the note from Harold Waldrop regarding Sally Barnes noted as Sally Barnes Rivers, daughter of Susannah Barnes and William Rivers when Sally married Graffan Waldript (Griffen Waldrop) 1792 Greensville Co.
As I asked of Harold and all of these messages listed below (smile)I'm hoping perhaps you may have a source document showing that Susannah Barnes married William Rivers? What I have is that Sally Barnes is listed as having William Rivers as her father in the Greensville Co. records. Then at the Memphis Library the marriage bond of Sally and Graffan is listed this way: 2-13-1793 Graffan Waldript married Sally Barnes daughter of Susanna Barnes. Surety William Rivers. I know that a William Rivers married Susannah Richardson 1792 in Greensville Co. Is this the same William Rivers? Is is possible that William Rivers was a brother to Susannah Barnes?
H. L. would you please read through this long message. I next have Sally Waldript leaving lands to Bennett Barnes, her brother, in Greensville Co. prior to 1822 and probably prior to 1820 as she is not listed in her mother Susannah Barnes' estate in Oct. 1820.
If you can help me in clearing up this mystery I surely would appreciate your assistance.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Anderson
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H. L. WALDROP REPLY TO CAROLYN ANDERSON
Source - Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Mag., Vol. III, Register of Marriage Bonds of Greensville Co., VA. 1781-1808.WALDRIPT, GRAFFAN and SALLY BARNES RIVERS. William Rivers, father, consents. Williamson Rivers, Security. Bond dated 13 Feb 1793.
Source - Bond post by William Rivers of marriage to John Wardrope, of Wake Co., NC., Microfiche of Marriage Bonds of NC. Greeneville Co., VA. Marriages, Page 27.
I have that Sally Barnes Rivers was daughter of William Rivers and Susanna Barnes. You have Graffan [Griffin, Grafton???] Waldrop's lineage as I have it.
The John Waldrop who also married Sally Barnes Rivers is a mystery. As far as I know, no one knows his ancestry. Sure would be interested if you have any clues for his father. I suspect [no proof] he is the John, Will probated March term 1795 Northampton Co., NC., son of Michael and brother to Graffan. Probably married his sister-in-law in 1803, after death of Graffon.
I have that Sally Barnes Rivers was married 13 Feb 1793 Greenville Co., VA. to Graffon. You Wrote: I know that a William Rivers married Susannah Richardson 1792 in Greensville Co. This could be Susanna Barnes [perhaps she married twice and her surname was Richardson???? I just do not know. Hope this helps you. H.L. Waldrop
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Amelia Co., VA Unknown deed records - Grantors. Joseph and John Waldrib to Charles Irby. Bond Book 4, p 80.
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Land Office Patents & Grants/Northern Neck Grants & Surveys - Land Office Patents No. 24, 1745-1746, p. 494 (Reel 22) GRANTEE Hodges, Thomas. 25 September 1746. Goochland County. 400 acres among the south branches of Willis River. .
Part of the index to the recorded copies of patents for land issued by the Secretary of the Colony serving as the colonial Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.
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This Joseph could be the father of Johna Waldrop and Jon Waldrop. At the time that Joseph wrote his will, they had been gone from Amelia Co. for 20 years. He may have had no idea of their fate.
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