This memorial is a compilation of work by Farrar family genealogists, working from libraries of books on Farrar family history. This memorial has been reviewed by Find a Grave Administration for consultation regarding grave location situation of George and Judith Jefferson. The memorials were approved as they are. They are historically accurate. Persons are invited to visit the historic landmarks as documented on this and related pages.
George Farrar was of the last generation of Farrars born on Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA (see accompanying historical marker).
He married Judith Jefferson, aunt of POTUS Thomas Jefferson, at Mecklenburg Co., VA in 1717/18.
After their marriage, they initially resided on Farrar's Island.
On March 15, 1725 Judith's father, Thomas Jefferson II, wrote his will in Henrico County. In it he made several bequests to Judith Farrar, among them a share in the proceeds from the sale of his "half of Grilly's Mill, the land mortgaged by (Mr. Richard) Grilly," etc. Later on November 4, 1728 (the year following the sale of Farrar's Island to the Randolphs) Thomas Jefferson II won a law suit against Matthew Ligon for rightful possession of this land, being 150 acres the upper half of a tract taken up by Richard Grills in 1710 and deeded to Thomas Jefferson September 12, 1717. Matthew Ligon was then ordered to turn the property over to "George Farrar and his heirs forever." This transfer recorded at Varina Court, 1st Monday in April 1729. Already having willed part of this property to Judith Farrar, Thomas Jefferson II, after winning the suit, decided to give her the whole plantation in his lifetime and thus deeded it to her in the name of her husband, George Farrar.
George and Judith Farrar occupied this plantation for thirty years, during which he was active in the life of the county, serving on the jury, acting as appraiser and processionar of land in 1736.
The exact date they moved to Mecklenburg Co. is unclear but it was circa 1760/61. The move was probably prompted by Judith's desire to live near her brother, Field Jefferson, who had established a large estate on the north side of the Roanoke River near the Howards, where he operated a ferry for years.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
George Farrar was of the last generation of Farrars born on Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA (see accompanying historical marker).
He married Judith Jefferson, aunt of POTUS Thomas Jefferson, at Mecklenburg Co., VA in 1717/18.
After their marriage, they initially resided on Farrar's Island.
On March 15, 1725 Judith's father, Thomas Jefferson II, wrote his will in Henrico County. In it he made several bequests to Judith Farrar, among them a share in the proceeds from the sale of his "half of Grilly's Mill, the land mortgaged by (Mr. Richard) Grilly," etc. Later on November 4, 1728 (the year following the sale of Farrar's Island to the Randolphs) Thomas Jefferson II won a law suit against Matthew Ligon for rightful possession of this land, being 150 acres the upper half of a tract taken up by Richard Grills in 1710 and deeded to Thomas Jefferson September 12, 1717. Matthew Ligon was then ordered to turn the property over to "George Farrar and his heirs forever." This transfer recorded at Varina Court, 1st Monday in April 1729. Already having willed part of this property to Judith Farrar, Thomas Jefferson II, after winning the suit, decided to give her the whole plantation in his lifetime and thus deeded it to her in the name of her husband, George Farrar.
George and Judith Farrar occupied this plantation for thirty years, during which he was active in the life of the county, serving on the jury, acting as appraiser and processionar of land in 1736.
The exact date they moved to Mecklenburg Co. is unclear but it was circa 1760/61. The move was probably prompted by Judith's desire to live near her brother, Field Jefferson, who had established a large estate on the north side of the Roanoke River near the Howards, where he operated a ferry for years.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
This memorial is a compilation of work by Farrar family genealogists, working from libraries of books on Farrar family history. This memorial has been reviewed by Find a Grave Administration for consultation regarding grave location situation of George and Judith Jefferson. The memorials were approved as they are. They are historically accurate. Persons are invited to visit the historic landmarks as documented on this and related pages.
George Farrar was of the last generation of Farrars born on Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA (see accompanying historical marker).
He married Judith Jefferson, aunt of POTUS Thomas Jefferson, at Mecklenburg Co., VA in 1717/18.
After their marriage, they initially resided on Farrar's Island.
On March 15, 1725 Judith's father, Thomas Jefferson II, wrote his will in Henrico County. In it he made several bequests to Judith Farrar, among them a share in the proceeds from the sale of his "half of Grilly's Mill, the land mortgaged by (Mr. Richard) Grilly," etc. Later on November 4, 1728 (the year following the sale of Farrar's Island to the Randolphs) Thomas Jefferson II won a law suit against Matthew Ligon for rightful possession of this land, being 150 acres the upper half of a tract taken up by Richard Grills in 1710 and deeded to Thomas Jefferson September 12, 1717. Matthew Ligon was then ordered to turn the property over to "George Farrar and his heirs forever." This transfer recorded at Varina Court, 1st Monday in April 1729. Already having willed part of this property to Judith Farrar, Thomas Jefferson II, after winning the suit, decided to give her the whole plantation in his lifetime and thus deeded it to her in the name of her husband, George Farrar.
George and Judith Farrar occupied this plantation for thirty years, during which he was active in the life of the county, serving on the jury, acting as appraiser and processionar of land in 1736.
The exact date they moved to Mecklenburg Co. is unclear but it was circa 1760/61. The move was probably prompted by Judith's desire to live near her brother, Field Jefferson, who had established a large estate on the north side of the Roanoke River near the Howards, where he operated a ferry for years.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
George Farrar was of the last generation of Farrars born on Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA (see accompanying historical marker).
He married Judith Jefferson, aunt of POTUS Thomas Jefferson, at Mecklenburg Co., VA in 1717/18.
After their marriage, they initially resided on Farrar's Island.
On March 15, 1725 Judith's father, Thomas Jefferson II, wrote his will in Henrico County. In it he made several bequests to Judith Farrar, among them a share in the proceeds from the sale of his "half of Grilly's Mill, the land mortgaged by (Mr. Richard) Grilly," etc. Later on November 4, 1728 (the year following the sale of Farrar's Island to the Randolphs) Thomas Jefferson II won a law suit against Matthew Ligon for rightful possession of this land, being 150 acres the upper half of a tract taken up by Richard Grills in 1710 and deeded to Thomas Jefferson September 12, 1717. Matthew Ligon was then ordered to turn the property over to "George Farrar and his heirs forever." This transfer recorded at Varina Court, 1st Monday in April 1729. Already having willed part of this property to Judith Farrar, Thomas Jefferson II, after winning the suit, decided to give her the whole plantation in his lifetime and thus deeded it to her in the name of her husband, George Farrar.
George and Judith Farrar occupied this plantation for thirty years, during which he was active in the life of the county, serving on the jury, acting as appraiser and processionar of land in 1736.
The exact date they moved to Mecklenburg Co. is unclear but it was circa 1760/61. The move was probably prompted by Judith's desire to live near her brother, Field Jefferson, who had established a large estate on the north side of the Roanoke River near the Howards, where he operated a ferry for years.
Bio by Gresham Farrar.
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