I5672: Ann ANDREWS (3 Aug 1702

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"William Moss came to America in 1644 with his father Edward and his three brothers Edward, Robert and Thomas. They settled in York County, Virginia. William returned to England to be educated at Oxford University.William returned to America in 1653 with his brothers Robert and Thomas. They were given a grant of 800 acres located on the south side of the Rappahonnock River in Old Rappahonnock County, on November 20, 1654 for transporting sixteen persons to the colony of Virginia. William gained additional property in Old Rappahonnock County. At the time of his death, William owned approximately three thousand acres of land.On April 21, 1685, William wrote his will, naming his son as executor of his estate. He gave 1600 acres of land to his son, and much land, slaves, animals, and household furnishings to his two daughters. Elias Wilson, Thomas Neu and William's brother Robert signed William's will.20 Novr 1654
Lancaster County
800 a. On the south side of the freshes of
Rappahannock River. Begg on the North West
side of a creek, dividing this land and the
land of John Wyere.
See No. 4 page 393
Patents 3, p.309
Library of Virginia, Digital Card Index.*****************************************
William was 53 years old at his death, he came to the new world " The English Colony of Virginia", in about 1642 with his parents and brothers, the family and settled in 1644 in York County, Virginia. The Virginia City records for Fairfax County, Virginia, state that "Robert Moss, Thomas Moss and William Moss", were brothers and were original immigrants from England. William returned to England for completion of his education at Oxford University. He purchased 800 acres of land in Lancaster County, Virginia, in the freshes [bottom land] of the Rappahannock River, in Lancster County, on the south side of the River, on November 20, 1654. They imported 16 persons with them. They moved to Rappahannock County, Virginia, in 1653/54. The Moss brothers then purchased a track of 880 acre's of land in Rappahannock County, and records show that all three of the brothers died in Rappahannock County, Virginia.While in Oxford, England, William Moss married "Lady Jane [Bridgett] North", the daughter of Lord Dudley North, the Earl of North. After the marriage he returned to Rappahannock County with his new bride. William had over 2,250 acres of land at his death in 1685 in the Rappahannock River Valley of Virginia and numerous servants, both black and white slaves at his death. Others list the date of his death as April 21, 1685, the true date is still in debate. Note that Lancaster County, became Old Rappahonnock, County, this area has changed county names several times in the last three hundred years.William Moss' will was probated 1 July 1685; he leaves bequests to son, William, daughters Elizabeth and Frances and brother Robert. He died possessed of a goodly amount of property - leaving his son, William the "plantacon containing 880 acres," plus one other parcel of land containing 600 acres," and to daughter, Frances "400 acres of land adjoining the track of land whereon Thomas Newman now liveth," and to daughter, Elizabeth "150 acres of land which I bought of Patrick Norton" and "also to daughter, Elizabeth "200 acres of land where Thomas Newman now lives together with the Plantacon and all things belonging to it, she to enjoy the same as soon as the lease is out." There were many other bequests of personal property, some of which are quite amusing.The will of Robert Moss was probated 3 April 1689, in which he mentions son, Robert, wife Rebeckah, daughter, Dorthy Stapp; wife of Robert Stapp, granddaughters Rebeckah and March Stapp; brother Thomas' two daughters, Elizabeth and Frances; brother William's son and daughters, William, Frances and Elizabeth."

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Ann ANDREWS

3 Aug 1702 - 10 May 1706

ID Number: I5672

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Harriett Mary "Missy" BONNER

ABT 1840 - ____

ID Number: I3302

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Jack HIGGINBOTHAM JR

Ann MEADE

Robert M. MOSELEY

12 Nov 1797 - 8 Jul 1884

ID Number: I39062

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William Henry MOSS

1633 - 21 Apr 1685

ID Number: I87041

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Cula Elma SANDIDGE

18 Aug 1903 - 27 Sep 1903

ID Number: I64266

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Polly TAYLOR

17 Jun 1792 - 7 Jan 1879

ID Number: I51662

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Jacob WELSH

29 Dec 1845 - 20 May 1917

ID Number: I79804

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