I21507: Elizabeth (ABT 1610

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Married Second, Tobias Horton.
In his will October 1668, Lancaster Co. Tobias Horton, Sr. who married Elizabeth Taylor (maiden name Unknown) named daughter Rebecca and "son-in-law" (stepson) Richard Taylor.

"On September 8, 1669 Elizabeth Taylor Horton received her one-third of the estate of Tobias Horton, Sr. with one-third to Will Nash, Sr. long since deceased, and to his youngest son, also deceased "and so ye estate to his Mother". The other two parts went to his surviving brothers to be equally divided between them. Thomas Nash, one of the sons of Will Nash, being an orphan, chose John Carter, boatwright, guardian. William Nash is mentioned in court record March 8, 1675 as only brother and heir of Thomas. He chose Will Edmonds, guardian."

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*John Gatewood-[File card # 527] Enlisted as a private soldier on August 10, 1862 at Camp McGinnis, Tennessee by Major Fulkerson for 12 months
Muster roll- May 28, 1863 Present
Last paid on December 31, 1862 by Capt. Sharp
Pay for use and risk of horse to May 1, 1863
Re-enlisted on May 26, 1862 for 2 years
Muster roll- June 30, 1863 Present
Last paid on April 30, 1863 by Capt. Sharp

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Children:
1. Emma Isabella Longmire m. William Perry Bush.
2. Thomas Jefferson Longmire, deceased.
3. Benjamin Franklin Longmire, deceased.
4. Mary Eliza Longmire m. William H. Martin. Had issue Russell and William Martin.
5. William Webster Longmire m. Addie Lindsay 1st and 2nd m. Mrs. Margaret Harris. Issue: James Lindsay Longmire, William I. Longmire, Myrtle Emma Longmire, Harry, Joseph Menefee, and Roy Longmire.
6. Edward Longmire m. Rosa M. Glascock.

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"Elizabeth Rousby Plater was born in 1751, the only child and sole heir of John Rousby and Ann Rousby Fitzhugh of Rousby Hall in Calvert County. Elizabeth, like her mother Ann, was dramatic, remarkably capable, and an extraordinarily beautiful woman. Although only 13 when she wed George Plater III, and 14 when her first child was born, she has been described as a superior manager of the plantation household, generously hospitable, with a forceful self-assurance. It is said that upon arriving at Sotterley, Elizabeth gathered up all the silver in her husband's household, shipped it to England, and had it remade into table service (silverware). The significant architectural changes that transformed Sotterley in the 18th century from a simple planter's home to an elegant aristocratic estate were no doubt done under the guiding eye of Elizabeth.

There is an interesting story about Elizabeth and the diplomat and legislator from Pennsylvania, Governeur Morris. Morris was thrown from his carriage and trampled by his horses, and suffered a severe leg injury. After his fall, he was carried to the Plater home where his leg was amputated. With great kindness and her usual hospitality, Elizabeth nursed Morris back to health. Her affection and devotion during his convalescence raised more than a few eyebrows, but it is believed that their tenderness towards one another was rooted in genuine sincerity on her part and gratitude on his.

Elizabeth had six children. Her oldest, Rebecca with her large grey eyes and small yet graceful stature, was so astonishingly beautiful, she was referred to as "The White Rose of Sotterley" by her contemporaries. She spent considerable time in her youth with her grandmother, Ann Rousby Fitzhugh, at Rousby Hall. Head strong, self-assured and dramatic like her mother and grandmother, Rebecca fell in love with the distinguished revolutionary war general, Uriah Forrest. Her mother was against the marriage, thinking Forrest unworthy, yet when Rebecca declared she would never marry and would live waiting for death; Elizabeth had them married immediately, without ceremony.

Elizabeth had four sons, George IV, who inherited Sotterley upon the death of his parents, John Rousby Plater, Thomas Plater, and Edward who died in infancy. Elizabeth's youngest child and second daughter, Ann, was tall and stately like her mother, reserved and elegant. Ann married Philip Barton Key, the uncle of Francis Scott Key, author of America's national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner". It is Ann who is said to have etched the name "Key" into Sotterley's drawing room window, upon receiving her diamond ring from her future husband.

In addition to raising five children, and managing a busy plantation household which included more than forty slaves, Elizabeth traveled with her husband in his various political activities, and entertained distinguished callers to the Plater home, including their friend George Washington."

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Aka: Caleb?

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Age 15 on 1880 Census in father's hsld.

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Elizabeth

ABT 1610 - 28 Feb 1659

ID Number: I21507

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Ainsworth Dudley GATEWOOD III

1 May 1870 - 16 Dec 1946

ID Number: I75177

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John GATEWOOD C.S.A.

ABT 1848 - ____

ID Number: I62573

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James Gruder LONGMIRE

23 Mar 1818 - ____

ID Number: I23877

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David Charles MILLER

Elizabeth ROUSBY

1751 - ____

ID Number: I60203

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John C. SANDEL

1845 - ____

ID Number: I27198

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Pauline WARE

ABT 1865 - ____

ID Number: I46652

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Thomas WITHERS

15 Feb 1723 - ____

ID Number: I71856

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