I17516: Nancy BULLOCK (ABT 1771

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The maiden name of Mrs. Martha Marshall is unknown, and William and John are the only children we can trace. John married Elizabeth Markham.

Captain John Marshall of "The Forest."
I. Capt. John Marshall of "The Forest," was born in Westmoreland Co., Va., about the year 1700; d. April, 1752. Married (about 1722) Elizabeth Markham, b. perhaps in Alexandria, Va., about 1704; d. in Fauquier Co., 1775. Mr. Marshall was a farmer, possessed of a plantation of one thousand and two hundred acres on Appomattox (called Mattox) Creek, in Washington Parish, Westmoreland County, Va. He was a militia captain, and a man of good reputation and influence in his neighborhood. The records of conveyances in Westmoreland County show that in 1728 William Marshall, of King and Queen Co., Va., conveyed to John Marshall, of Westmoreland Co., one thousand and two hundred acres on Appomattox Creek, Washington Parish. This may have been the estate known as "The Forest," and may have been devised to William, the eldest son, by his father, Thomas, as shown by his will. If so, we ascertain that William, the father of Col. William, of Mecklenburg County, was a resident of King and Queen County in 1728.

Other records may be here referred to:
1. Louis Markham, died in Washington Parish in 1713, and his estate was divided among eight children.
2. In 1732 William Markham, of Hamilton Parish, Prince William Co., conveys one hundred and twenty-six acres on Mattox Creek to John Price.
3. In 1744, John Smith, Jr., and Patience, his wife, sell to John Smith, Sr., of Westmoreland Co., one hundred and sixty acres adjoining John Marshall.
4. In 1752, Elizabeth Marshall conveys, by deed of gift, to Thomas Marshall, one hundred acres of the homestead (The Forest) granted her by the will of her husband.
5. Mrs. Marshall is referred to as Lizzie Marshall, of Curls Neck, daughter of John Markham.

The Will of John Marshall of The Forest. The last Will and Testament of John Marshall: Being very sick and weak, but of perfect mind and memory, I first give and recommend my soul to God that gave it, and my body to be buried in Christianlike and decent manner, at the discretion of my executor, hereinafter mentioned:

I. Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Sarah Lovell, one negro girl, named Rachel, now in possession of Robert Lovell.

II. Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Ann Smith, one negro boy named Daniel, now in possession of Augustine Smith.

III. Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Lizzie Smith, one negro boy named Will, now in possession of John Smith.

IV. Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Elizabeth Marshall, one negro fellow, named Joe, and one negro woman named -, and one negro woman -, after delivering the next child born of her body, to my son John; until which time she shall remain in the possession of my wife, Likewise I leave my corn and meat to remain for the use of mare named "Beauty,' and a side-saddle; also six hogs; also I leave her the use of my land during the widowhood, and afterward to fall to my son, Thomas Marshall, and his heirs forever.

V. Item: I leave my tobacco to pay my debts, and, if any be over, for the clothing of my small children.

VI. Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son. Thomas Marshall, one negro woman named Hannah, and one negro child named Jacob.

VII. Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son John Marshall, one negro fellow named George, and one negro child named Nan.

VIII. Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son, William Marshall, one negro woman named Sall, and one negro boy named Hannibal, to remain into the possession of his mother until he becomes of the age of twenty years.

IX. Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Abraham Marshall, one negro man named Jim, and one negro girl named Bett, to remain in the possession of his mother until he comes to the age of twenty years.

X. Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Mary Marshall, one negro girl named Kate, and one negro boy, Gus, to remain in possession of her mother until she comes to the age of eighteen years, or until marriage.

XII. Item: I leave my personal estate, except the legacies above mentioned, to be equally divided between my wife and six children above mentioned. [Perhaps his six unmarried children.]

XIII. Item: I constitute my wife and two sons, Thomas Marshall and John Marshall, executors of this, my last will and testament.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of April, 1752. John Marshall [Seal.]
Interlined before signing
Benjamin Rollins, William Houston, Augustine Smith, witnesses.

Probated May 26, 1752, and Eliza, his relict, and Thomas Marshall qualified as executors.
Children:

7. Markham Marshall, b. in Westmoreland Co., Va., about 1730; d.-. He came to Fauquier Co., Va., about 1753, with other members of the family. Married Ann Bailey.
8. Mary Marshall, b. about 1738; d.-. Married (about 1758) Rev. William McClanahan, of the Baptist Church.
9. Margaret Marshall (Peggy), b. about 1745. Married Smellan. Nothing else is known of her.

Elizabeth MARKHAM & John MARSHALL, b. 1682.

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Will Probated May 26, 1752

My Southern Family

Nancy BULLOCK

ABT 1771 - ABT 1854

ID Number: I17516

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Doris B. CARPENTER

ABT 1900 - ____

ID Number: I67865

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Jane E. CLAY

1 Jan 1776 - 8 Jun 1845

ID Number: I19886

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Elizabeth CROFFORD

ABT 1800 - ____

ID Number: I6901

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Capt. John MARSHALL of "The Forest"

1700 - Apr 1752

ID Number: I58582

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Martha "Patsy" Stuart THORNTON

1784 - ____

ID Number: I21432

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Mary TURPIN

ABT 1720 - ____

ID Number: I83786

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