Marie E. Tucker was born circa 1901 in Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of George Tucker and Lizzie C. Linton.¹

     Mana L. Tucker was born circa 1904 in Kansas.¹ He was the son of George Tucker and Lizzie C. Linton.¹

     Pearl E. Tucker was born circa 1908 in Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of George Tucker and Lizzie C. Linton.¹

     Guy Melat was born on 18 June 1891 in Mannington, Marion County, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Aaron Melat and Hattie Alma Cox.¹ He died on 2 October 1891 in Marion County, West Virginia.²

     (?) Melat was born on 5 July 1898 in Marion County, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of Aaron Melat and Hattie Alma Cox.¹ He died on 5 July 1898 in Marion County, West Virginia.¹

     William Randall was born circa 21 December 1774 in New Jersey.^3,4,1,5 He married Esther Hopper, daughter of Paul Hopper and Esther/Hester Dobbs, on 12 June 1804 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He died on 17 July 1859 in Lower Augusta Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.^3,5,4 He was buried in Mountain Presbyterian Cemetery, Lower Augusta Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.^3,4

     William and Esther lived in Augusta Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area of Augusta Township where the Randalls lived became part of Lower Augusta Township in 1846.^{7,8,9,10,11,12,13}
     William first appears on the Augusta Township tax lists in 1806. Henry Randall is also listed on the Augusta Township tax list in 1806. While William and Henry appear to be of similar ages according to the census records, their relationship is not known.^7,14,8 William appears on the Augusta Township tax lists between 1806 and 1827 [the last year Augusta Township tax lists are available online]. With the exception of the years 1824 and 1825 when he was taxed for 27 acres of land, he appears to have owned no land and was listed as a laborer and taxed for 1 cow. This suggests that for most of his adult life he was a laborer living on rented land.^15,16,17
     William Randall began his miilitary service when he enlisted on 6 September 1798 at Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania for a term of 5 years. He was a private in the Company commanded by Captain James Reed in the 2nd Regiment, U.S. Artillary, serving in the "Indian War." He served the full 5 year term and was honorably discharged by Major William McCray on the "southwest point on the Tennessee and Clinch Rivers" on 6 September 1803.
     In the context of William's military service during this time, "Indian Wars" refer to the period between the end of the Revolutary War and the War of 1812. These conflicts were due to continued British efforts to incite conflict between native peoples and the United States and the pressures on the native population due to expansion of the American population into the western frontiers of the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys.
     The reference to the southwest point on the Tennessee and Clinch Rivers likely refers to Fort Southwest Point. According to the Wikipedia Fort Southwest Point entry, the fort was "constructed in 1797 and garrisoned by federal soldiers until 1811, the fort served as a major point of interaction between the Cherokee and the United States government as well as a way station for early migrants travelling between Knoxville and Nashville. The mission of the federal troops at Fort Southwest Point was to protect the interests of the Cherokee people from "squatters" who were illegally settling on Cherokee land." The Fort has been reconstrusted as a Tennessee State Part near Kingston, Tennessee.
     William again served in the military during the War of 1812. He enlisted on 24 September 1814 at Sunbury for a term of 3 months and was honorably discharged at Philadelphia on 15 December 1814. He was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Jacob Hummel in the Pennsylania Miltia.^18,4,19,20
     William Randall received a grant of 40 acres of bounty land for his military service. He sold the land warrent to John Ebright of Lower Augusta Township on 26 Apr 1852 for $20.¹⁸

     Esther Hopper was born circa 1789 in Pennsylvania.^2,5 She was the daughter of Paul Hopper and Esther/Hester Dobbs.^3,4 She married William Randall on 12 June 1804 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.⁶ She died on 28 November 1873 in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.⁷

     Esther and William lived in Augusta Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. The area of Augusta Township where the Randalls lived became part of Lower Augusta Township in 1846.^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14}
     Esther was living with her daughter Catherine in Strattanville, Clarion County, in 1871 when she began the process of applying for a widow's pension for her husband military service during the War of 1812. She received a payment in 4 September 1873. A final residual payment was made in February 1874 following her death.⁷

     Martha Pratt was born circa 1804 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of James Pratt and Rebecca Carpenter.^3,4 She married Abraham Reed on 14 December 1826 in Knox County, Tennessee.^2,5

     Martha Pratt was living in Knox County, Tennessee, in 1850.¹ She was living in Jefferson County, Tennessee, in 1860.⁶ She was living in Knox County, Tennessee, in 1870.⁷ She was living in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1871.⁵

     Mary C. Vensel was born in April 1857 in Pennsylvania.³ She married Homer Virgil Engle, son of Jacob B. Engle and Mary Ann Levier, circa 1882.^3,4,2

     Mary C. Vensel and Homer Virgil Engle lived in Clarendon, Warren County, Pennsylvania, where Homer was working as a manager and salesman in a hardware store, and later at Oil Well Supply.^3,5,6,7

     Gertrude Voureen Engle was born on 8 June 1884 in Clarendon, Warren County, Pennsylvania.^3,4 She was the daughter of Homer Virgil Engle and Mary C. Vensel.³ She married Stanley Edward Schoenberger on 15 July 1920 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York.² She died on 7 February 1961 in Warren, Warren County, at age 76.⁴ She was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Warren.⁴

     Gertrude Voureen Engle had no children.⁵

     Andrew Melat is the son of Thomas William Melat and Michelyn Ann Jonas.¹

     William J. Farrell was born in August 1862 in Ireland.¹ He married Ellen J. Engle, daughter of Jacob B. Engle and Mary Ann Levier, circa 1896.^2,1,3

     William J. Farrell and Ellen J. Engle lived in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, where William worked as a railroad brakeman and later a messenger for the city. They also took in boarders.^1,4,5,6

     Charles Worsham was born circa 1658 in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Worsham and Elizabeth Littleberry.^2,1 He married Mary Bevill, daughter of Essex Bevill and Amy Butler.³ He died on 5 May 1712 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Charles Worsham was the youngest of three sons born to William Worsham and his wife, Elizabeth Littleberry, In 1661 when Charles was age three, his father died at age forty-two, leaving his mother with five children ranging from age 4 - 14 to raise on her own. In about 1663 his mother married secondly, Colonel Francis Epes, Jr. of Henrico County, by whom she had four more children. Col. Epes became involved in the affairs of Charles and his siblings. Colonel Epes was most likely the father that Charles remembered most as he was so very young when his natural father died unexpectedly.

On 20 August 1678 COL. FRANCIS EPES was present at an Orphans' Court in Henrico County, and gave an account of the cattle belonging to CHARLES and MARY WORSHAM, orphans of Mr. WILLIAM WORHSAM. (Source: Adventurers of Purse & Person, page 858] Charles Worsham was named in the will of his mother, ELIZABETH LITTLEBURY WORSHAM EPPES as follows:
Will of Elizabeth Worsham Epes/Eppes to her Worsham Children
Dated: 28 August 1678
"Elizabeth Epes, of Bermuda Hundred, widow," makes the following bequests: to daughter, ELIZABETH (Worsham) KENNON a stone ring, her black gown, green silk petticoat, green satin bodie, and one-fourth of her money in the hands of SAMUEL CLAPHAMSON (of London); to her grandchild, MARY KENNON/BOLLING a stone ring "given me by my sister King; to her daughter, MARY WORSHAM, one-fourth of her money, certain personal property and wearing apparel, and her thumb ring; to her daughter MARY EPPES, a "new suite which came in this year"; to son JOHN WORSHAM, one-fourth of her money and her silver tobacco box; to son CHARLES WORSHAM, one-fourth of her money and certain other personal property. The remainder of her estate to her husband, Eppes' children. Makes her son-in-law RICHARD KENNON, executor.¹ Charles Worsham died by 5 May 1712 wherein the court granted ELIZABETH KENNON, his sister and evidently a creditor, administration of his estate. Mrs. Kennon presented his estate inventory to the Henrico Court on 7 July 1712. Records of a 1724 land dispute identify WILLIAM WORSHAM as the eldest son of Charles Worsham and report that Charles then had three sons and two daughters living. ESSEX WORSHAM, identified as the security for Mary Worsham in this dispute, was undoubtedly Charles' son.

A court case involving Mary wife of Charles Worsham is found in Henrico Co., VA Minute Bk, 1719-1724 pp 233, 358 & 362. The following is a quote from the book, "Worsham & Washam Family History" by Dorothy G. Tuttle & Larry E. Washam page 19: There was a suit for debt between ROBERT BLAWS, Plt and MARY WORSHAM Deft in Henrico Feb Court 1722 for 20 shillings & ESSEX WORSHAM was her security. In Henrico Co. Sept Court, another suit appeared. This suit was between RICHARD HAVEWELL, lesee of JOHN WORSHAM Plt. vs MARY & WM WORSHAM Deft. It was brought out in the suit that JOHN WORSHAM deeded the land in dispute to his brother CHARLES WORSHAM for 99 years on 2 Dec 1678. After CHARLES WORSHAM'S death, JOHN WORSHAM rented it to RICHARD HAVEWELL. It also stated that MARY was the lawful wife of CHARLES WORSHAM, dec'd and that WM WORSHAM was the eldest son and heir of CHARLES WORSHAM. WM WORSHAM had leased the land in dispute for 99 years for a quart of rum a year to ESSEX WORSHAM and that CHARLES left at his death 3 sons and 2 daughters which were still living. In Henrico Co. Oct 1724 Court, verdict was found for the Deft MARY & WM. WORSHAM & JOHN WORSHAM was ordered to pay a certain amount of tobacco to his three witnesses Peter Hunsaker, George Worsham & Charles Roberts for appearing in court.

Virginia Patent Book No. 12 states the following: CHARLES WORSHAM, 300 acres (N. L.), Henrico County; on North side of Appamattock River; adjacent William Moore; on South side of Good's Branch; 17 August 1725; p. 254. 30 Shillings. (Source: Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 3, p 287)

Lewis Tanner acquired 400 acres on 17 August 1725 on north side of Appamattock River adjacent Francis Worsham & Thomas Tanner, on west side of Good;s Branch' Walter Scott's & Charles Worshams line; Patent Book 12, p p287, for 40 shillings. (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 3, p 290)

After Charles Worsham died, his wife, MARY WORSHAM, was involved in a court case and in her deposition she stated she had 3 sons & 2 daughters. Charles & Mary had descendants in Henrico Co., VA; Prince George Co., VA., Brunswick Co., VA, Chesterfield Co., VA. The girls have been difficult to identify and it is through Ward family legend and two family Bible records that it has been established that Frances, wife of Richard Ward originally of Henrico County and later of Lunenburg County, is the daughter of Charles of Mary. A Ward family Bible record documents the birthdate of Frances Ward.²

     Mary Bevill was born say 1662 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Essex Bevill and Amy Butler.² She married Charles Worsham, son of William Worsham and Elizabeth Littleberry.¹

     Mary Bevill and Charles Worsham Charles Worsham died by 5 May 1712 wherein the court granted ELIZABETH KENNON, his sister and evidently a creditor, administration of his estate. Mrs. Kennon presented his estate inventory to the Henrico Court on 7 July 1712. Records of a 1724 land dispute identify WILLIAM WORSHAM as the eldest son of Charles Worsham and report that Charles then had three sons and two daughters living. ESSEX WORSHAM, identified as the security for Mary Worsham in this dispute, was undoubtedly Charles' son.

A court case involving Mary wife of Charles Worsham is found in Henrico Co., VA Minute Bk, 1719-1724 pp 233, 358 & 362. The following is a quote from the book, "Worsham & Washam Family History" by Dorothy G. Tuttle & Larry E. Washam page 19: There was a suit for debt between ROBERT BLAWS, Plt and MARY WORSHAM Deft in Henrico Feb Court 1722 for 20 shillings & ESSEX WORSHAM was her security. In Henrico Co. Sept Court, another suit appeared. This suit was between RICHARD HAVEWELL, lesee of JOHN WORSHAM Plt. vs MARY & WM WORSHAM Deft. It was brought out in the suit that JOHN WORSHAM deeded the land in dispute to his brother CHARLES WORSHAM for 99 years on 2 Dec 1678. After CHARLES WORSHAM'S death, JOHN WORSHAM rented it to RICHARD HAVEWELL. It also stated that MARY was the lawful wife of CHARLES WORSHAM, dec'd and that WM WORSHAM was the eldest son and heir of CHARLES WORSHAM. WM WORSHAM had leased the land in dispute for 99 years for a quart of rum a year to ESSEX WORSHAM and that CHARLES left at his death 3 sons and 2 daughters which were still living. In Henrico Co. Oct 1724 Court, verdict was found for the Deft MARY & WM. WORSHAM & JOHN WORSHAM was ordered to pay a certain amount of tobacco to his three witnesses Peter Hunsaker, George Worsham & Charles Roberts for appearing in court.

Virginia Patent Book No. 12 states the following: CHARLES WORSHAM, 300 acres (N. L.), Henrico County; on North side of Appamattock River; adjacent William Moore; on South side of Good's Branch; 17 August 1725; p. 254. 30 Shillings. (Source: Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 3, p 287)

Lewis Tanner acquired 400 acres on 17 August 1725 on north side of Appamattock River adjacent Francis Worsham & Thomas Tanner, on west side of Good;s Branch' Walter Scott's & Charles Worshams line; Patent Book 12, p p287, for 40 shillings. (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 3, p 290)

After Charles Worsham died, his wife, MARY WORSHAM, was involved in a court case and in her deposition she stated she had 3 sons & 2 daughters. Charles & Mary had descendants in Henrico Co., VA; Prince George Co., VA., Brunswick Co., VA, Chesterfield Co., VA. The girls have been difficult to identify and it is through Ward family legend and two family Bible records that it has been established that Frances, wife of Richard Ward originally of Henrico County and later of Lunenburg County, is the daughter of Charles of Mary. A Ward family Bible record documents the birthdate of Frances Ward.³

     William Worsham was born say 1620 in England.¹ He married Elizabeth Littleberry.² He died circa 1661 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     The first record of William Worsham in Virginia was a patent for William & George Worsnam for 400 acres of land in Henrico Co., VA dated 15 Feb 1652. Two hundred acres was part of a patent which WILLIAM WORSNAM purchased in 1640 from SETH WARD and two hundred acres was for transporting four persons. George was probably William's brother. William married Elizabeth by 1646. . . . [The land was at "the old Indian town" at Swifts Creek in what was then Henrico County.]

On 1 November 1640 SETH WARD sold 200 acres purchased of WILLIAM WORSHAM 200 acres in Henrico County. [Wm. Worsham :& George Worsham, 400 acres, Henrico County, 15 Feb 1652, p 23. 200 acres part hereof lying at the old Towne at Appomattox River siding SW by the Old Towne Creek upon John Coogney's land extending NE upon Mrs. DOROTHY CLERK (sic Clarke), widow; and 200 acres being part of the old Towne aforesaid, bounded from the S by W corner of said Worshams first 200 acres upon the head of the said land N by E, thence into the woods towards Swifts Creek &c 200 acres being part of a patent granted unto William Clarke deceased, 6 May 1638, and by said Clarke sold unto Seth Ward from whom it was purchased by Willliam Worsham, 2 November 1640; and 200 acres for transport of 4 persons: Henry White, Jo. Plummer, Susan Chiles, Sarah Chiles; Oliver Green, land due for.].¹ Source: Cavaliers & Pioneers, p 237-238. This patent was mentioned as follows in a patent to JOHN WILSON, 100 acres, Henrico Co., N side of Appomattox, 24 Sep 1667 (Patent Book 6, p 54) beg. at the river side @ by N. Nly along an old known fence being line parting his & Orphants of George & Will Wworsham &c. adj. his own land &c. Due for trans of 7 persons dated 6 May 1638 & the other 25 Sep 1663. Sd. 100 acres being part of a dvdt. purchased by WM. CLARKE containin 1100 acs. granted him by Sir John Havey late Govt. 6 May 1638; sold to LEONARD LANGTON 29 Oct 1638 who sold to SEATH WARD 3 Jan 1639 as by record of said deed at James City 24 Sept 1640 & assighnment endorsed may appear & for better confirmation the Widow DOROTHY CLARKE did afterwards surrender same to SEATH WARD at a court held at Varina 25 Mar 1640, who at a Ct. held at Varina 9 Nov 1640 assigned to Wm. Worsham 3200 acs. part oe 300 acs. lying at the Old Towne Cr. ^ by dec dated 2 Nov 1640 & endorced & C. Said WARD for good consideration assigned the other 100 acres to MICHAEL MASTERS 28 Oct 1642 at a Court held at Varina at which Court said Masters surrended up said 100 acres to HENRY ROWEN who in like manner at the same Court surrendered same to PETER FEEPOND who at the same Court surrended to said WILSON.

From Patent Book #3: WM. WORSNAM & GEORGE WORSNAM, 400 acs., Henerico Co., 15 Feb 1652, p. 23, 200 acs. part herof lying at the old Towne att Appamattox Riv., bouding Ely, upon sd. Riv., sideing SW by the Old Towne DR. upon John Cooneys land, extending NE upon land of Mrs. Dorothy Clerk, widdow; & 200 acrs, being part of the old Towne aforesaid, bounded from the S by W corner of sd. Worsnams first 200 acs., upon the head of woods towards Swift Creek &C. 200 acres being part of a patent sould unto Seth Ward, from whom it was purchased by Wm. Worsnam, 2 Nov 1640; & 200 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: Hen. White, Jo. Plummer, Sasan (or Susan) Chiles, Sarah Chiles, Oliver Green, land due for.

George Worsham, probably brother to William Worsham, died before 6 Jun 1666. On that date John Wilson patented 100 acres of land which was on the North side of Appomattox along a fence which line parted said Wilson and the orphans of George & William Worsham. After William died his wife, Elizabeth married Col. Francis Eppes II of Henrico Co., VA about 1661. Elizabeth Worsham Eppes made a will with a codicil and both were recorded in Henrico Co., VA Oct 1678. In her will, she named her daughter, Elizabeth Kennon; her granddaughter, Mary Kennon; daughter, Mary Worsham; daughter, Mary Epes; son, John Worsham; son, Charles Worsham. In the codicil she states she is Elizabeth Epes, widow & relict of Col. Frances Epes of Henrico Co. She also mentions former husband Wm. Worsham, dec'd. This time she names her Epes children: William, Littleberry & Mary Epes." Source: Worsham & Warsham Family History

William & Elizabeth Worsham lived at "Jordans" on Bailey Creek in what was then Charles City County, and is now in Prince George County.

On 20 August 1678 COL. FRANCIS EPES was present at an Orphans' Court in Henrico County, when he gave an account of the cattle belonging to CHARLES and MARY WORSHAM, orphans of Mr. WILLIAM WORHSAM. (Source: Adventurers of Purse & Person, page 858]

     Elizabeth Littleberry was born circa 1623 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹ She married William Worsham.¹ She married Francis Eps Jr.¹ She died on 23 September 1678 in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Elizabeth Littleberry and William Worsham The first record of William Worsham in Virginia was a patent for William & George Worsnam for 400 acres of land in Henrico Co., VA dated 15 Feb 1652. Two hundred acres was part of a patent which WILLIAM WORSNAM purchased in 1640 from SETH WARD and two hundred acres was for transporting four persons. George was probably William's brother. William married Elizabeth by 1646. . . . [The land was at "the old Indian town" at Swifts Creek in what was then Henrico County.]

On 1 November 1640 SETH WARD sold 200 acres purchased of WILLIAM WORSHAM 200 acres in Henrico County. [Wm. Worsham :& George Worsham, 400 acres, Henrico County, 15 Feb 1652, p 23. 200 acres part hereof lying at the old Towne at Appomattox River siding SW by the Old Towne Creek upon John Coogney's land extending NE upon Mrs. DOROTHY CLERK (sic Clarke), widow; and 200 acres being part of the old Towne aforesaid, bounded from the S by W corner of said Worshams first 200 acres upon the head of the said land N by E, thence into the woods towards Swifts Creek &c 200 acres being part of a patent granted unto William Clarke deceased, 6 May 1638, and by said Clarke sold unto Seth Ward from whom it was purchased by Willliam Worsham, 2 November 1640; and 200 acres for transport of 4 persons: Henry White, Jo. Plummer, Susan Chiles, Sarah Chiles; Oliver Green, land due for.].² Source: Cavaliers & Pioneers, p 237-238. This patent was mentioned as follows in a patent to JOHN WILSON, 100 acres, Henrico Co., N side of Appomattox, 24 Sep 1667 (Patent Book 6, p 54) beg. at the river side @ by N. Nly along an old known fence being line parting his & Orphants of George & Will Wworsham &c. adj. his own land &c. Due for trans of 7 persons dated 6 May 1638 & the other 25 Sep 1663. Sd. 100 acres being part of a dvdt. purchased by WM. CLARKE containin 1100 acs. granted him by Sir John Havey late Govt. 6 May 1638; sold to LEONARD LANGTON 29 Oct 1638 who sold to SEATH WARD 3 Jan 1639 as by record of said deed at James City 24 Sept 1640 & assighnment endorsed may appear & for better confirmation the Widow DOROTHY CLARKE did afterwards surrender same to SEATH WARD at a court held at Varina 25 Mar 1640, who at a Ct. held at Varina 9 Nov 1640 assigned to Wm. Worsham 3200 acs. part oe 300 acs. lying at the Old Towne Cr. ^ by dec dated 2 Nov 1640 & endorced & C. Said WARD for good consideration assigned the other 100 acres to MICHAEL MASTERS 28 Oct 1642 at a Court held at Varina at which Court said Masters surrended up said 100 acres to HENRY ROWEN who in like manner at the same Court surrendered same to PETER FEEPOND who at the same Court surrended to said WILSON.

From Patent Book #3: WM. WORSNAM & GEORGE WORSNAM, 400 acs., Henerico Co., 15 Feb 1652, p. 23, 200 acs. part herof lying at the old Towne att Appamattox Riv., bouding Ely, upon sd. Riv., sideing SW by the Old Towne DR. upon John Cooneys land, extending NE upon land of Mrs. Dorothy Clerk, widdow; & 200 acrs, being part of the old Towne aforesaid, bounded from the S by W corner of sd. Worsnams first 200 acs., upon the head of woods towards Swift Creek &C. 200 acres being part of a patent sould unto Seth Ward, from whom it was purchased by Wm. Worsnam, 2 Nov 1640; & 200 acs. for trans. of 4 pers: Hen. White, Jo. Plummer, Sasan (or Susan) Chiles, Sarah Chiles, Oliver Green, land due for.

George Worsham, probably brother to William Worsham, died before 6 Jun 1666. On that date John Wilson patented 100 acres of land which was on the North side of Appomattox along a fence which line parted said Wilson and the orphans of George & William Worsham. After William died his wife, Elizabeth married Col. Francis Eppes II of Henrico Co., VA about 1661. Elizabeth Worsham Eppes made a will with a codicil and both were recorded in Henrico Co., VA Oct 1678. In her will, she named her daughter, Elizabeth Kennon; her granddaughter, Mary Kennon; daughter, Mary Worsham; daughter, Mary Epes; son, John Worsham; son, Charles Worsham. In the codicil she states she is Elizabeth Epes, widow & relict of Col. Frances Epes of Henrico Co. She also mentions former husband Wm. Worsham, dec'd. This time she names her Epes children: William, Littleberry & Mary Epes." Source: Worsham & Warsham Family History

William & Elizabeth Worsham lived at "Jordans" on Bailey Creek in what was then Charles City County, and is now in Prince George County.

On 20 August 1678 COL. FRANCIS EPES was present at an Orphans' Court in Henrico County, when he gave an account of the cattle belonging to CHARLES and MARY WORSHAM, orphans of Mr. WILLIAM WORHSAM. (Source: Adventurers of Purse & Person, page 858] Elizabeth Littleberry Worsham Epes, widow of William Worsham and Col. Francis Epes, made two wills. One was dated 28 August 1678 in which she provided for her Worsham children, John Worsham, Elizabeth, wife of Richard Kennon, Mary Worsham and Charles Worsham. In the other will, dated 23 September 1678, she provided for her Epes children, William, Littlebury, and Mary Epes. She appointed her son-in-law Richard Kennon and stepson, Francis Epes, as her executors. Both wills were proved 1 October 1678 as recorded in Henrico County Order Book, 1678-1693, ppp 59-60.³

     Francis Eps Jr. married Elizabeth Littleberry.¹

     Essex Bevill was born say 1640 in England.¹ He married Amy Butler.¹ He died circa January 1682/83 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     The earliest that Essex and Amy Bevill can be placed in Virginia is October 1661. They lived in Henrico County, Virginia, near Old Towne Creek. [Virginia Patent Book. 6: ESSEX BEVILL & AMY, his wife, 600 acres, Henrico County on N side of Appamattox River near mouth of the Old Towne Cr., 27 Nov 1671, p 388. 400 acres part of pattent granted to jno. Cookeney in 1638 who bequeated to Richard Skiddey, who dying without heire, the land escheated was by a former patt. granted to Amy Butler, now wife of Essex Bevill; 200 acres adj. also granted sd. Amy 29 Sep 1664 & now by her consent, renewed in the joynt name of her husband & herselfe.]²

     Amy Butler married Essex Bevill.¹

     Amy Butler and Essex Bevill The earliest that Essex and Amy Bevill can be placed in Virginia is October 1661. They lived in Henrico County, Virginia, near Old Towne Creek. [Virginia Patent Book. 6: ESSEX BEVILL & AMY, his wife, 600 acres, Henrico County on N side of Appamattox River near mouth of the Old Towne Cr., 27 Nov 1671, p 388. 400 acres part of pattent granted to jno. Cookeney in 1638 who bequeated to Richard Skiddey, who dying without heire, the land escheated was by a former patt. granted to Amy Butler, now wife of Essex Bevill; 200 acres adj. also granted sd. Amy 29 Sep 1664 & now by her consent, renewed in the joynt name of her husband & herselfe.]²

     Seth Ward was born say 1661 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Richard Ward.² He married Ann Hatcher, daughter of Henry Hatcher and Anne Lound.¹ He died circa 1707 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Seth Ward served as Captain in the Militia in Henrico County, Virginia, in January 1700.³ He owned 700 acres in Henrico County, Virginia, in 1704. This may have been the Sheffield Plantation on the the James River, 8-10 miles south of present-day South Richmond.⁴

     Ann Hatcher was born circa 1664 in Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Hatcher and Anne Lound.^2,3 She married Seth Ward, son of Richard Ward.¹ She married William Blackman circa 1708.¹ She died circa 1734 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Ann Hatcher was a minor when her father Henry Hatcher died in 1678. Henry Lound was appointed guardian. Henry Lound was her grandfather.⁴

     William Blackman married Ann Hatcher, daughter of Henry Hatcher and Anne Lound, circa 1708.¹

     Henry Hatcher was born say 1637 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Hatcher.² He married Anne Lound, daughter of Henry Lound.³ He died in 1676/77 in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Henry Hatcher died leaving minor children and Henry Lound was appointed guardian of Ann Hatcher.⁴

     William Hatcher was born on 14 January 1613/14 in Carby, Leicestershire.¹ He died circa 1680 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     William Hatcher immigrated circa 1635 to Virginia.¹ On 1 June 1636 William Hatcher patented 200 acres of land in Henricoe County (Patent Book 1, Part 1, p 353). SE upon Appomattuck River, SW with a small Creek, NE towards Pearse his stile Creek & NW into the woods adjacent to land of ELIZABETH WARD, Widdowe. 50 acres for his own personal adventurer and 150 acres for tansport of 3 persons: RICHARD RADFORD, JOHN WINCHESTER, ALICE EMMERTON.

On 10 July 1637 William Hatcher patented 850 acres at Appamattock River (Patent Book 1, Part 1, p 433) for 450 acres upon the Swifte Creek beginning at a little Creek Lying NE thereon &C., 50 acres allowed for a small island therein with a Swamp & marshes; 400 acres sideing upon the said land. 450 acres due by assignment from WILLIAM CLARKE & 400 acres for his own personal adventue & transport of 7 persons: BENJAMINE GREGORY, THOMAS BROWNE, CHARLES HOWELL, ELIZABETH WILLIS, RICHARD RADFORD, JOHN WINCHESTER, & ALICE EMMERTON.

On 29 May 1639 William Hatcher patented 150 acres in Apamattuck River, Northerly upon the first Creek by the wading place, E upon land of MARY BOX and S into the maine woods (Patent Book 1, part 2, p 559); Transport of 3 persons: NICHOLAS ISON, FRANCIS DUNELL, HENRY LILLEY.² He served as a member of the House of Burgesses for Henrico County, Virginia October, 1644; November 1645; March 1645/6; October 1649; and April 1652. At the beginning of the November 1645 session, the House of Burgesses issued the following order which read in part: "Whereas Col. EDWARD HILL, unanimously choen Speaker of this house, was afterwards maliciously reported by William Hatcher to be an atheist and blasphemer...........And forasmuch as the said WILLIAM HATCHER, notwithstanding he had notice given him of the Governor and Council's pleasure........hath also reported. That the mouth of this house was a Devil, nominating and meaning thereby the said Right Worshipful Colonel Edward Hill; it is therefore ordered by this house that said William Hatcher, upon his knees, make an humble acknowledgement of his offence unto the said Col. Edward Hill and Burgesses of this Assembly; which accordingly was performed, and the he, the said, Hatcher, dismist paying his fees."
     William was again Burgess in March 1658/9. The article inciates this to be his last public and states, ".....the temper which induced him to denounce Speaker Hill got him into trouble at the time of Bacon's Rebellion." At a court held by the Governor and Council on March 15, 167/7, "William Hatcher being brought before the court for uttering divers mutinous words tending to the disquiet of this his Majesty's country, and it being evidently made appear what was layd to his charge by divers oaths, and a jury being impanneled to assess the damages, who bring in their verdict that they award the said Hatcher to pay ten thousand pounds of tobacco and caske....."³

     Anne Lound was born circa 1638 in Henrico County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Lound.² She married Henry Hatcher, son of William Hatcher.¹ She died after 1708.¹

     Henry Lound was born circa 1618 in England.¹ He died in November 1708 in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Henry Lound appeared first in Virginia as a headright when Michael Master obtained a patent for land in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico County in 1645.² He was appointed guardian of the minor children of Henry Hatcher in 1678 including Ann Hatcher. Henry Lound was the grandfather of the minor children.³

     Richard Ward was born say 1617 in England.¹ He was the son of Seth Ward.¹ He died in 1682 in Sheffield, Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Richard Ward , the son of SETH WARD and perhaps KATHARINE SMITH, removed from England to Colonial Virginia sometime before 1634 and settled in Henrico County below present-day Richmond. Henrico was one of the original 8 shires into which Virginia was divided in 1634; this peninsula is on the north side of the James River, between the James and the Chickahominy, beginning at the mouth of the Chickahominy where it empties into the James and extends to "the falls" of the James which flows between Henrico and Chesterfield Counties.

Richard Ward served as a magistrate in Henrico County in 1666 ; the date of his birth is not known; he died in 1682. Richard married ELIZABETH (surname not established at present) and by her had four known children: SETH WARD, RICHARD WARD, EDWARD WARD & ELIZABETH WARD as proven by his Last Will & Testament of 1682 and possibly a son, JOHN WARD, who was not named in his will.
[Va. Mag. II, p 312]

Richard Ward resided at Varina in Henrico County, Virginia, located more than a mile above the Dutch Gap Canal. Varina was named because of the superior character of the tobacco in the are which resembled high-price Spanish tobacco called Varina. [Taylor, Lyon G; Cradle of the Republic, 1906, p 221]

Richard's father, SETH WARD, obtained 60 acres within the Corporation of Henrico upon the land of DANIEL SHERLY on May 30, 1634, 21 year lease. On March 21, 1633 Captain John Ward (relationship if any not proven) obtained his land March 21, 1633. [Va. Mag.II, p 312.]

On 21 November 1635 Lt. JOHN CHEESEMAN was granted 600 acres in the County of Charles River (York) on the New Poguoson River and Oyster Creek, adjoining the land of WILLIAM HAWKINS due for the transportation of twelve persons to the Colony: Christopher Everett, Phillip Aunt, Mary a Negro, Edward Cotterell, Jane Bolton, Robert Corbett, Richard Duning, RICHARD WARD, George Carter, Richard Banks, John Hanwell, and Mathias a Negro. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents, page 614) On 8 March 1636 (Patent Book 1, Part 1, p 471) Captain John Cheeseman refiled his 600 acres for transport of 12 persons: Christopher Averitt, Phillip Averit, Mary a Negro, Edward Catterell, Joane Boltono, Robert Cockett, Richard During, RICHARD WARD, George Costen, Richard Banks, John Harwell, Mathias a Negro. (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1, p 69)

Two years later on 14 July 1637 RICHARD WARD patented 100 acres in Varina, Henrico County, bounded SW by Two Mile Creek and on S upon the land of JOHN BARKER, and extrending ENE to the Four Mile Creek, NW into the maine woods; 50 acres due "for his owne personal adventure" and 50 acres by puchase from BARTHOLOMEW FARTHING and due Farthing for the transportation of a servant called Sarah Breman. Granted by Harvey. (Patent Book 1, Part 1, page 440 & Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1, p 60)

On 29 March 1665, RICHARD WARD, patented 1337 acres, recorded in Patent Book 5, page 164; 1 pole, south side James River in Henrico County, beginning at an oak on the river side at the upper end of CHRISTOPHER BRANCH, Sr's dividend of land and thence by various courses along the river to mouth of Falling Creek, thence up the said Creek thence various other courses to the beginning. The said land had been formerly granted to JEREMIAH BLACKMAN, deceased, by patent 14 March 1656 and by JEREMIAH BLACKMAN, son & heir of said JEREMIAH (SR), deceased, sold and assigned unto the aforesaid Mr. RICHARD WARD, as will appear by record in the Secretaries Office. P[atent date 9 March 1665. (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1, p 447)

COLONIAL SURVEY REPORT
Patent : 9 March 1665 ref [Patent Book 5:43] -- To RICHARD WARD -- 1337 acres Ref: 1337 acres Henrico, granted to JEREMIAH BLACKMAN 14 Mar 1646 who sold to WARD loc 16971 -8582 F127 L0 P255 - Point A) Red oak on river HYD line ; 148.5 poles Corner at upp end of Xopher Branch Sr's dividend, along river - Point B) ___ line NNW; 18 poles - Point C) ___ line NWxN; 20 poles - Point D) ___ line NW.50pN; 44 poles - Point E) ___ line WxN; 30 poles - Point F) ___ line WxS; 156 poles - Point G) ___ line W; 64 poles - Point H) ___ line WxN; 38 poles - Point I) ___ line Northwest 176 poles - Point J) ___ line N; 86 poles - Point K) ___ line NWxN; 47 poles - Point L) ___ line NNW; 38 poles - Point M)___ line N; 20 poles - Point N) ___ line Northeast 68 poles - Point O) Mouth of Falling Creek HYD line WNW.50pN; 101 poles upCreekpt P) Great red oak HYD line WxS; 252 poles leaving theCreekpt Q) Corner pine in the woods line S; 224 poles - Point R) ___ line Southheast 176 poles - Point S) ___ line SExE; 54 poles - Point T) ___ line SSE; 88 poles - Point U) ___ line Southheast 10 poles - Point V) ___ line ESE; 274 poles - Point W) ___ line ExN; 320 poles Bearing from sta. 14 was WNW0.5N, changed to WNW2QN Bearing from sta. 3 was NW0.5N, changed to NW2QN - Quality of survey: Well located.

On 24 August 1669 RICHARD WARD obtained a judgment against RICHARD SUTTON for 400 pounds tobacco. [Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol, I, Northumbria Collectanea, Northumberland County]

FROM COLONIAL SURVEYS, OLD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY: PATENT OF ABELOW GOWER
TYPE: Patent; Date: 7 Nov 1673 [Patent Book 6:496] , Frg1 to Abelow Gower, Frg1 Ref: 101/501 acres Henrico/nr great stone & Sheffield Swamp loc 16667 -8550 F127 L0 P255 - Point A) Two red oaks nigh the swamp and a remarkable great stone line NNW.50pW; 22 poles along bank of Sheffield Swamp against a meadow - Point B) _____ line Northwest 28 poles - Point C) Great ohickory marked 4 ways line W.50pS; 254 poles - Point D) Small pine marked 4 ways line S; 76 poles - Point E) Mr. Branch's Corner at the head line ExN; 288 poles Land bought of MR. RICHARD WARD at the date hereof and belonging to the Sheffield patent Shift: sta 4 of GOWE1673.INT to sta 1 of BRNCH665.INT - Quality of survey: Well located.

On 1 February 1675, February 1, Albermarle County Records (Valentine Papers) state that ROBERT WOODSON, was granted a deed for 100 acres of land near the falls to WILLIAM ELAM, signed & delivered in the presence of WILLIAM RANDOLPH & RICHARD WARD.

On 10 December 1677 at the Henrico Court Phillip Thomas and RICHARD WARD depose that the will exhibited in the court by John ____ Clerk is the last will and testament of WILLIAM COOKSON, dec'd that they were witnesses to. Recorded 10 Dec. 1677, page 30, Henrico County Will & Deed Book, 1677-1692, Part 1.

Will of CHRISTOPHER BRANCH, Henrico County, VA recorded page 209, 20 Feb 1681/2:
Dated 20 June 1678
To son THOMAS B RANCH, great copper ceatle, and a book and 240 acres already given him;
To grandson CHRISTOPHER BRANCH all land between river to line of my son THOMAS and Proctors Creek, provided he hellp build his b rother SAMUEL a house of 4 board lengths.
To grandson SAMUEL BRANCH, land called Jacks Bottom at Proctor's Creek, provided he help build his brother BENJAMIN a house of 4 board lengths.
To grandson BENJAMIN BRANCH land between Jacks Bottom and Proctors Creek.
SAMUEL and BENJAMIN to live with CHRISTOPHER until able to look after themselves;
WILLIAM and JOHN BRANCH to have permission to hunt and fish in the creek and swamp.
Grandson CHRISTOPHER BRANCH to be sole executor.
All the rest of the estate to grandsons CHRISTOPHER, BENJAMIN, AND SAMUEL, SARAH and MARY BRANCH, the wife of THOMAS JEFFERSON, to be equally divided.
Witnesses: ABELL GOWER, RICHARD WARD
Proved by above witnesses 20 Feb 1681/2

The following is an abstract of the will of RICHARD WARD written in April 1682:
RICHARD WARD of parish and County of Henrico, to son RICHARD WARD 300 acres in a parcel, one lying & being upon Mr. Abell Gower, the other lying & being on Mr. John Knowles:
To youngest son EDWARD, 250 acres;
To daughter ELIZABETH WARD 150 acres;
To eldest son SETH WARD plantation I now live on and all the lands that shall be left in what I expressed in my will above said. To eldest son, SETH WARD, one bed, bedstead, with curtains and vallainces, 2 flock beds with covering, one large table, and forme, one old chest, one pr doggirons, 7 pewter dishes, one gallon flagon, 6 plates and leather chair, one joint stoole, one chest, pr pott racks, one copper kettle, one brass kettle, one smoothing iron, a spit and frying pan, one courch, pr pot hooks, one powdering tub, 3 napkins, 3 pr sheets, 8 head cattle, one great iron pestle, one well bucket & chain, one ladle, one copper pot, 9 silver spoons, 2 seal gold ring, 1 silver bowl, and salt cellars, 1 silver dram cup.
To second son RICHARD WARD 2 feather beds, 1 with curtains and vallianes and and bedstead, the other with covering thereto belonging, 1 iron bound case, ` leather chair, 1 round table, 2 potts, 1 pr pot hooks, 1 pr pot racks, 6 plates 7 pewter dishes, 1 cullender, 2 chests, 1 pr andirons, 1 spit, 1 frying pan, 1 great iron pot, 1 smoothing iron, 1 Bible, 1 couch, 3 diapr napkins, 3 pr sheets, 8 head cattle, 1 iron pestle, 1 gridiron, 9 silver spoons, 2 silver cups, 1 silver scale.
To youngest son EDWARD WARD, 1 bed & bedstead, with curtains & vallaines, and all necessarys thereto, 2 great chests, 1 stoole, 1 leather chair, 1 table, 6 new pewter dishes, 1 iron pott, of 4 gall, one little iron kettle, 1 iron bound case, 1 warming pan, 6 plates, 1 little iron pot, 1 looking glass, 1 pr pot racks, 3 diapr napkins, 3 pr sheets, 7 head cattle, 3 of them to be cows, 1 iron pestle, and morter, 1 pr of fire tongs, 9 silver spoons, 1 silver cup, 1 silver tobacco stopper.
To daughter ELIZABETH WARD, 2 feather beds one with curtains and vallaines & bedstead, the other with covering belonging thereto, 1 new ticking, 1 great chest, 6 plates, 8 pewter dishes, 2 chests, 1 box iron & heaters, 1 wooden chair, 1 joint stool, 1 great iron kettle, 1 pr pot racks, 1 skillet, 1 small iron pot & pot hooks, 1 chafing dish, 3 diap napkins & table cloth, 3 pr sheets, 1 saddle & bridle & one saddle cloth, 7 head cattle, 3 of them cows, 1 Bible, 1 driping pan, 1 pewter candlestick, 1 silver cup, 1 silver tankard, and 9 silver spoons.
One half ensuing crop made by my 3 hands, SIMON LYGON, ROSS & JACK, either of Indiane Corne or tobacco, 1/2 to daughter ELIZABETH and son RICHARD to be equally divided to buy each a servant, and NATT and BUTTON, 2 of my horses, and the other half to my son SEITH.
To son SEITH WARD, JACK my INDIAN BOY, and the keeping of my youngest son EDWARD WARD until he is 19 years of age to have benefit of his labor at his disposing, and likewise benefit of Rosse, the Indian's labor the term and time abovesaid & then son EDWARD to take him into custody; in case Sons SEITH & EDWARD cannot agree till term abovesaid then Edward to choose his own guardian. Son SEITH to build sone EDWARD a dwelling house of 20 ft wide & 30 ft long with 2 outside chimneys on the land given in my will.
Son RICHARD full produce of 1000 lbs of 2758 lbs. tobacco shipped for England by Capt John Rude's Commander of the Hopewell, of London as pr bill of lading;
& 1000 to daughter ELIZABETH WARD & 757 lbs to son, EDWARD. Of 2 years remaining time of servant LYGON, the first year to son SEITH, the last year to be equally divided between my son RICHARD and my daughter ELIZABETH. Should tobacco shipped home as above bring my sons in debt then they each to bear equal share according to proportion.
Horses and mares to son SEITH & RICHARD and daughter ELIZABETH (a horse mentioned running at the World's end.)
Remaining cattle to be equally divided among my 4 children, SETH, RICHARD, EDWARD & ELIZABETH, stocks of hogs divided among said 4 children and for the linnen and woollen and shoes and stockings to be equally divided, vis: 32 ells of Dowlas, 9 ells of Lockram, 30 ells of fine canviss, 8 1/2 ells of course canviss, 27 yds blew linnen, 7 1/2 yds broadcloth, 3 yds cotton, 3 pr worsted stockings, 1 pr of yarns, 7 pr french falls, 1 new hatt. Yokes, chains, saws, wedges, carpenters tools to remain amongst children for each of their proper uses & all other tools belonging to the house.
Executor: oldest son, SETH WARD.
Witnesses: THOMAS LOCKETT & WILL BALLOWS
Dated 18 April 1682.
Probated 1 August 1682. (Henrico Records).¹

     Seth Ward was born circa March 1595/96 in Cambridgeshire.¹ He died in 1682 in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia.¹

     Seth Ward was the immigrant ancestor of the Ward family of Henrico, later Chesterfield, Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Charlotte, Lee and other counties in Virginia and North Carolina. SETH WARD and CAPTAIN JOHN WARD of England and Henrico, Virginia were probably kinsmen, possibly brothers, and may be the grandson of SETH WARD of Abbington, Cambridgeshire, England who died in 1598 and left a will.

SETH WARD may be related, though no direct proof has yet been found, as son or brother of Ancient Planter CAPTAIN JOHN WARDE of early Virginia as described in a will found in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 51 Lewyn, written on February 14th, 1598 by SETH WARD of Abbington, Cambridgeshire, England, yeoman, proved June 20th 1598 by JOHN WARDE. SETH WARD named in his will his wife, ANNIS/ANNE; sons, JOHN WARDE, ENOS WARDE, and THOMAS WARDE; Daughters MARIE WARDE and ANNE JACOB; Grandchildren JOHN WARDE and SETH WARDE, sons of testator's son JOHN WARDE; Brother ROBERT WARD; Sister WILSONNE; Grandchildren ANNE WARD (daughter of JOHN WARDE), MARTHA WARD, ALICE WARD and MARIE WARD. The testator, SETH WARD, owned lands in Litlington and Stephen Norden, Cambridgeshire. He made bequests to JOHN WARDE "the sonne of my said sonne JOHN WARDE tenn pounds of lawfull English monie to be paid unto him at the age of one and twentie yeares; also I give unto SETH WARD, his brother, the somme of tenn pounds of like lawfull English monie to be paide unto him at the age of one and twentie yeares."

Captain JOHN WARDE, Ancient Planter, and SETH WARDE appeared at the same time in the same locality in Virginia, each holding lands in Henrico County and along the James River. The Ancient Planter JOHN WARDE was in Virginia by 1616. A census taken March-May 1619 enumerated twenty-six men, no women or children on "CAPTAYNE WARDES PLANTATION." Records state that CAPTAIN JOHN WARDE arrived in Virginia on the ship Sampson on 22 April 1619 and left the next month to fish as far north as Maine. Researcher Mary Ward states that a record found in The Compendium of American Genealogy that traces SETH WARD of Henrico County, VA to CAPT. JOHN WARD, however, no record of JOHN WARD has been found that specifically names SETH WARD as his son. ( Note: Seth Ward was in Henrico County, Virginia no later than February 11, 1632 when he was granted a lease for 21 years in the upper parts of Henrico County. Captain John Ward's land was located on the other side of the James River in Surry County, across the river from Jamestown and Williamsburg. Seth Ward did not qualify as an Ancient Planter as he arrived after 1616.)

Ancient Planter was a designation given as follows: " A colonist in Virginia by the year 1616 was entitled to 100 acres of land provided he paid his own passage and had dwelt in the Colony for three years when application for land was made. In accordance with a predetermined policy of the Virginia Company, no individiual assignments of land were made during the first seven years of the Colony's existence. The policy of granting patents for acreage to settlers was inagurated during the later part of the time of Sir Thomas Dale, Governor from 1611-1616. Those entitled to this land were designated as Ancient Planters." (Jamestowne Society Newsletter, April 2006, "Chronicle of Jamestowne Ancestors", by Virginia Lee Hutcheson Davis)

On May 30th 1634, the governor of Virginia issued a land patent to SEATH WARD, Planter, of Varina in the upper part, a land patent, 60 aces in the upper parts, within the Corporation of Henrico, West upon the land of DANIEL SHURLEY extending Easterly towards a tree known as Powhatan Tree and abutting Southerly upon Three Mile Swamp, and Nly. into the maine woods, 21 year lease expiring May 30, 1655. (Patent Book 1, Part 1, p. 148) (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1, p 19)

On July 14th, 1637, Seth's son, RICHARD WARD, received a patent for 100 acres in Varina, Henrico County, adjoining JOHN BAKER, etc. -- 50 acres due for his "own personal adventure" indicating that he was an immigrant to Virginia and an additional 50 acres by purchase (Virginia Patent Book 1, Page 440). (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1) According to Virginia Immigrants 1623-1666, RICHARD WARD was imported into Virginia in the year 1636, by Capt. John Chelsman, Charles River County. Also in 1635 RICHARD WARD was shown to be imported into Virginia by John Cheeseman, Charles River County. (John Chelsman and John Cheeseman are more than likely one and the same man.)

The SETH WARD patent was land previously home to THOMAS SHEFFIELD and his family from 1619 to 1622. THOMAS SHEFFIELD had received a royal land grant of 2,300 acres from the Crown of England; he and his family were tragically killed in an Indian Massacre on February 22, 1622. From 1622 to 1634 the land remained uninhabited until the Indians and settlers reached an agreement and it was safe for the settlers to return to the area. SETH WARD acquired the Sheffield property in 1634. RICHARD GREGORY of Dinwiddie bought about 1,000 acres from another SETH WARD sometime between 1797 - 1805 and built the house that sits on the property today. Other owners of the land were MR. GREGORY's son and later his granddaughter LAVINA and her husband, MAJOR AUGUSTUS DREWRY; during this time the Confederates built a fort there known as Fort Darling at Drewry's Bluff. After the Civil War Drewry traded the farm to CAPTAIN JAMES B. JONES, a confederate officer who had served at Fort Darling. In 1887 the entire property was sold to JAMES BELLWOOD of Canada, and an agriculturist. With his three sons JAMES BELLWOOD turned the 2,400 acres into a model farm. In June 1941 the U. S. Army bought the land from the BELLWOOD sons who negotiated for the Army to take care of the elk that their father had placed on the land. The old home is used as an Officer's Club today. The property is the present site of the DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER RICHMOND.

"Virginia Gleanings in England" states that on Feburary 1, 1650 SETH WARD sold acreage to MORGAN PIERCE (Henrico County records, Volume 1677-92, page 239) that SETH WARD held as a patent for 350 acres of land in the vicinity of Varina, Henrico County, 150 acres by a former patent and 50 acres by purchase from JOHN BAKER and 150 acres for transportation of three persons (Virginia Patent Book 1, page 946).

On 22 November 1643 SETH WARD patented 350 acres in the vicinity of Varina, Henrico County of which 1250 acres by a former patent and 50 acres by purchase from JOHN BAKER and 150 acres for transporting of three persons. (Virginia Patent Book No. 1, page 946). SETH WARD sold this land to MORGAN PIERCE on February 1, 1650 (Henrico County Records, Volume 1677-1692, p 239). The patent in Henrico County as recorded in Virginia Patents 1 on page 946, Library of Virginia Digital Collection, Land Office Patents and Grants. It reads as follows: SETH WARD his Pattent for 350 acres of Land Examd, To all & C. Whereas &c. Now know yee that I the said. Sr: WILLIAM BERKELEY Knt. doe with the advice and Consent of the Councell of State accordingly Give grant and Confirme unto SETH WARD three hundred & fifty acres of Land in the County of Henrico bounded (vizt) North north west up by ye side of the two Myle Creek South South west over against Varina, East South East upon the three myle Swamp takeing in the said Swamp North north east Extending in breadeth towards the foure Mile Creeke, and bounded at the End with a runing brooke (Called roundabout) the said three hundred and fifty acres of Land being due unto the said SETH WARD as followeth (vizt) one hundred & Fifty acres by Virtue of a former Pattent bearing date ye 13th of Feby 1635 and fifty acres by purchase from JNO. BAKER of a pattent bearing date the last of May 1636 and one hundred and fifty acres more by and for the transportacon of three persons into the Collony whose names are in the records mentioned under this pattent, To Have & to Hold &c. To be held &c. yielding and paying unto our said Soveraigne Lord the King his heires & successors for every fifty acres of Land herein by these presents Granted and Given yearely at the feast of St. Michael the Arch-Angell the fee rent of one shilling to his Majesties use which payment is to be made for one hundred and fifty acres seaven yeares after the date of ye 13th of ffebry 1637 and for fifty acres seven yeares after the date of the last of May 1636 and for the remainder seven yeares after the date hereof and not before &c. dated 22th of (November) 1643
JNO. WILKESON ROBT. FLEETE JNO. MILLER

On July 14, 1637 RICHARD WARD patented 100 acres in Varina, Henrico County, adjoining JOHN BAKER; 50 acres for "his own personal adventure" and 50 acres by purchase (Virginia Patent Book No. 1, page 440). SETH WARD's land patented in 1643 included land purchased from JOHN BAKER. According to "Virginia Gleanings in Virginia" this RICHARD WARD has always been deemed to be a son of SETH WARD. RICHARD WARD moved to the southside of the James River and on March 9, 1665 patented 1,337 acres on the river and Falling Creek (Virginia Patent Book 5, page 164). He served as a magistrate in Henrico County in 1666 and died in 1682 leaving four children: eldest son, SETH WARD; RICHARD WARD, second son; EDWARD WARD, youngest son; and ELIZABETH WARD, daughter.

On 1 November 1640 SETH WARD sold 200 acres purchased of WILLIAM WORSHAM 200 acres in Henrico County. [Wm. Worsham :& George Worsham, 400 acres, Henrico County, 15 Feb 1652, p 23. 200 acres part hereof lying at the old Towne at Appomattox River siding SW by the Old Towne Creek upon John Coogney's land extending NE upon Mrs. DOROTHY CLERK (sic Clarke), widow; and 200 acres being part of the old Towne aforesaid, bounded from the S by W corner of said Worshams first 200 acres upon the head of the said land N by E, thence into the woods towards Swifts Creek &c 200 acres being part of a patent granted unto William Clarke deceased, 6 May 1638, and by said Clarke sold unto Seth Ward from whom it was purchased by Willliam Worsham, 2 November 1640; and 200 acres for transport of 4 persons: Henry White, Jo. Plummer, Susan Chiles, Sarah Chiles; Oliver Green, land due for.] Source: Cavaliers & Pioneers, p 237-238. This patent was mentioned as follows in a patent to JOHN WILSON, 100 acres, Henrico Co., N side of Appomattox, 24 Sep 1667 (Patent Book 6, p 54) beg. at the river side @ by N. Nly along an old known fence being line parting his & Orphants of George & Will Wworsham &c. adj. his own land &c. Due for trans of 7 persons dated 6 May 1638 & the other 25 Sep 1663. Sd. 100 acres being part of a dvdt. purchased by WM. CLARKE containin 1100 acs. granted him by Sir John Havey late Govt. 6 May 1638; sold to LEONARD LANGTON 29 Oct 1638 who sold to SEATH WARD 3 Jan 1639 as by record of said deed at James City 24 Sept 1640 & assighnment endorsed may appear & for better confirmation the Widow DOROTHY CLARKE did afterwards surrender same to SEATH WARD at a court held at Varina 25 Mar 1640, who at a Ct. held at Varina 9 Nov 1640 assigned to Wm. Worsham 3200 acs. part oe 300 acs. lying at the Old Towne Cr. ^ by dec dated 2 Nov 1640 & endorced & C. Said WARD for good consideration assigned the other 100 acres to MICHAEL MASTERS 28 Oct 1642 at a Court held at Varina at which Court said Masters surrended up said 100 acres to HENRY ROWEN who in like manner at the same Court surrendered same to PETER FEEPOND who at the same Court surrended to said WILSON.

On 22 November 1643, SETH WARD, recorded 350 acres, Henrico County, page 946, NNW up the Two Mile Creek, SSW over against Varina, ESE upon Three Mile Swamp, extending towards Four Mile Creek & bounded at the end with a running brook called a roundabout. 150 acres by former patent; 50 acres by purchase from JNO. BAKER & 150 acres for transport of 3 persons: JNO WILKERSON, ROBERT FLEETE, JNO. MILLER. [Source: Cavaliers & Pioneers 151-152]

On 22 November 1643 SETH WARD received a land patent , 350 acres, Henrico County, NNW up the Two Mile Creek, SSW over against Varine, ESE upon Three Myle Swamp, exting towards Four Myle Creek & bounded at the end with a running brook called roundabout; 150 acres by former patent, 50 acres by purchase from JOHN BAKER, and 150 acres for transport of 3 persons: JOHN WILKESON, ROBERT FLEETE, and JOHN MILLER. (Patent Book 1, Part II, p 946 & Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1, pp 151-152)

[NOTE: One source states that one of these imported individuals by Seth Ward prior to 1643 was SIMON LYGON, who may have been the brother of THOMAS LYGON. SIMON LIGON was indentured to SETH WARD for his importation and worked for Seth’s son, RICHARD WARD as Richard’s will mentioned him. Robert Thompson imported a second Simon Lygon in 1688. This researcher has found no documents to date to prove that Seth Ward imported Simon Ligon into Virginia as of 10/29/03.]

SETH WARD purchased additional land of one WILLIAM CLARKE which he sold to WILLIAM WORSNAM on 2 November 1640, proven by a land patent (Patent Book 3, p 23) dated 5 July 1653 belonging to WILLIAM WORSNAM (WORSHAM) & GEORGE WORSNAM (WORSHAM) who filed a patent for 400 acres, Henrico County, Patent Book 3, page 23; 200 acres being part hereof lying at the old Towne at Appamattox River bounding E upon said River, siding SW by the Old Towne Creek upon John Coogney's land, extendinging NE upon land of Mrs. DOROTHY CLERK, widow; 200 acres being part of the old Towne aforesaid, bounded from the S by W, corner of said WORSNAM's first 200 acres, upon the head of the said land N by E, thence into the woods towards Swifts Creek &c; 200 acres being part of a patent granted WILLIAM CLARKE, dec'd, 6 May 1638, & by said CLARKE sould unto SETH WARD from whom it was purchased by WILLIAM WORSNAM on 2 November 1640; & 200 acres for transport of 4 person: Henry White, Jo. Plummer, Susan Chiles, Sarah Chiles; Oliver Green, land due for. (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1, p 239) The transaction is further proven by JOHN WILSON's patent dated 6 June 1666 (Patent Book 5, page 504) for 100 acres, Henrico Co., N side of Appomattox River, part of 100 acres purcahsed of WM. CLARKE which was granted by patent6 May 1638 & by him sould to LEONARD LAUGHTON 29 Oct 1638, who sould to SETH WARD on 3 January 1639 as by record of said deed at James City 24 September 1640 & assignments endorsed may appeare; & for better confirmation the Widdow DORATHY CLARKE surrendered the land to SEATH WARAD at a Court held at Varina 9 Novembe 1640 surrendered to WM. WORSNAM 200 acres being part of 300 acres at the Ould Towne Creek as by the records of that Court & by a deed of sayle thereof dated 2 Nov. 1640 & assignment theron doth appeare; said SEATH WARD for good consideration, assigned the other 100 acres to MICHAELL MASTERS at a Court held at Variana 28 Oct 1642 & said Masters at the same Court surrendered the 100 acres to HENRY ROWEN who at the same Ct. in like manner assigned same to PETER FREEPOND who at the same Ct. assigned said 100 acres to said WILSON; beginning at ther iver side, running W by N 1/3 Nly, along an old knowne fence being the line parting said WILSON & the Orphans of GEORGE & WM. WORSHAM &c. (Cavaliers & Pioneers Vol 1, p 556) (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 2, p 37 - Patent Book 6, p 135, patent of George Worshan daed 29 April 1668)

In 1650 Seth Ward transferred 350 acres to MORGAN PIERCE and they repatented it to FRANCIS PIERCE and WILLIAM PIERCE in 1667. (Source unknown, further proof needed)

On 24 September 1667, FRANCIS PERCE & WILLIAM PERCE patented 350 acres, Henrico Couny, N side of James River, Patent Book 6, page 53; NNW on 2 Mile Creek, SSW against Varina, ESE upon 3 Mile Creek swamp, taking in the swamp, NNE towards 4 Mile Creek & bounded with a running brooke called the Rowndaboute. Granted to SEATH WARD viz: 150 acres, 13 Sept. 1635; 50 acres purchased from JOHN BAKER, last of May 1636, & 150 acres 17 Nov. 1643 for transport of 3 persons: Jonathan Blanchard, Elizabeth Gibbin, & Henry Chaddocke. (Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 2, p 15.)¹

     John J. Farris was born on 16 March 1779 probably in Halifax County, Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Gatliff, daughter of Charles W. Gatliff and Christina McGuire.¹ He died circa 23 May 1841 in Knox County, Kentucky.¹

     Sarah Gatliff was born on 1 February 1787 in Garrard County, Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Charles W. Gatliff and Christina McGuire.¹ She married John J. Farris.¹ She died on 30 September 1864 in Knox County, Kentucky, at age 77.¹