Willard Hazlewood thought William Andrews' middle initial "A" was probably for "Allen".
William's children from book by James Ray Andrews:
B. William Andrews, b, ________ in Henrico Co., d. in Dinwiddie County, Va. Married Avis Garnet. Their children:
1. Ephriam Andrews, b. 3-4-1721.
2. George Andrews, b. 1-14-1723.
3. Winnifred Andrews, b. 6-1-1721.
4. Avis Andrews, b. 12-7-1727.
5. John Andrews, b. 7-7-1729
6. Luciana Andrews, b. 9--7-1731.
BUT A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND AVIS, including grandchildren:
1. Ephraim Andrews (2/4/1721 Henrico, VA - 3/3/1808 Williamson County, TN). In 1740 in Virginia he married Ann Hardaway Loche (Birth 1720 Virginia; Death 1811 Lunenburg, Virginia) and they had the following children:
(i.) Lucretia Andrews (Birth 1723-1725 South Carolina; Death 1800);
(ii.) Benjamin Andrews (Birth 1740 Virginia; Death 14 MAR 1834 Madison, Alabama);
(iii.) Ann Nancy Andrews (1742–1748). Ann married Benjamin Bugg, a patriots of the American Revolution having provided supplies.
Several children were born to Benjamin and Nancy: Elizabeth (Pinkston), Rebecca (Young), Ephraim M., Polly (Young), Lucy (Kyle), Sally, and Patsy Bugg. Records dated 1810 document that Benjamin had 107 acres at Overalls Creek.
Nancy and her husband migrated to Williamson County, Tennessee where they were among the earliest settlers. Nancy husband and her brother Knacy were appointed administrators of Nancy's father's estate, however, Benjamin Bugg died before the will could be probated. Records indicate that Nancy was able to keep the largest portion of her husband's assets. Her son, Ephraim M. Bugg, by agreeing to maintain a Negro woman and four children for a specified period, received the second largest. Records dated 1813 indicate that Ephraim also received his father's 107 acres at Overalls Cr. "by deed."
(iv). Alexander Andrews (1740–____);
(v.) Sally Andrews (1740–____);
(vi.) Elizabeth Hardaway Andrews (1758 Virginia-1818 Williamson, Tennessee- married William Young(1750-____)) and they had the following children: Rebecca Young (1775 Franklin, Tennessee - 9 JAN 1830 Prospect, Giles County, Tennessee); Nancy Young (29 MAR 1781 Varina, Henrico, Virginia - 28 DEC 1837 Union, Arkansas) and William Young. Jr. (25 MAR 1783 Virginia - 24 SEP 1862 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee). On 12 Mar 1809 in Williamson Co., Tennessee, William Young, Jr. married Rebecca Bugg (22 JAN 1793 Virginia - 27 JUN 1853 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee and they had the following children: David Young (1809–1879); Nancy Young (1811–1862); Martha J Young (1818–1896); Sarah Ann Young (1820–1901); Lucy Jane Young (1822–1890); Mildred H Young (1826–1870); Benjamin W Young (1828–1862) and Mary L Young (____–1840).
(vii.) Ephraim Andrews Birth 1757 Mecklenburg, Virginia - Death 1809 Hawkins, Tennessee);
(vii.) Knacy Howard Andrews (1755–1830);
(viii.) George Andrews (Birth 06 MAY 1755 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 1821 Lunenburg, Virginia);
(ix.) Nancy Andrews (Birth 1756 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 24 SEP 1811 Williamson, Tennessee);
(x.) Stacy Andrews (1756-24 SEP 1811 Ebony, Brunswick, Virginia);
(xi.) Thomas Andrews (1758–1832); and
(xii.) Peter ANDREWS (1770–1836)
Patriot records and a Bristol Parish register concur on Ephraim's date of birth being February 4th, 1720. Baptism records note he was born on February 4th and baptized September 1st, 1721.
In 1740 in Virginia, Ephraim Andrews married Ann Hardaway Loche. According to his will they had at least six children: George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy. The children were born during the time leading to the American Revolution.
Ephriam Andrews, born in Prince George County, 2-4-1721, the son of William and Avis Andrews, lived many years in Mecklenburg County. His daughter Ann married Benjamin Bugg 9-13-1785 in Mecklenburg County. The exact relationship between this Ephriam and (2) Varney Andrews and his brother (2) Ephriam cannot be determined. That they were closely related cannot be in doubt, because the public records clearly show that this Ephriam and Varney's father were born in the same vicinity in Prince George County and were closely associated in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg Counties. (Chapter I, Rev. (1963) clarifies the relationship.)
July 12, 1750, William Andrews received a land patent for 1400 acres in Lunenburg County, Virginia (Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215). Ephraim and brothers resided in the same. Tithes recorded in 1748, in Lunenburg Co. Virginia indicate William Andrews [Jr.], Richard Andrews, and Ephraim Andrews lived relatively near each other. His father originally patented land on the South side of the Meherrin River in 1750 with ownership transferred to his sons as noted in a deed from William Andrews [Sr.] to son Ephraim Andrews in 1769, in William Andrews 1770 Dinwiddie will, and again in a 1771 deed from William Andrews to John Andrews, another son.
Ephraim Andrews is a documented Patriot of the American Revolution who migrated to Tennessee after the war. DAR notes his Patriotic service as providing supplies and serving as a juror.
By 1805, Ephraim Andrews, Sr. was on the tax rolls in Williamson County, Tennessee. Son Knacy Andrews and son-in-law, Benjamin Bugg, husband of Ann Nancy Andrews, were listed in the same tax record, as was John Andrews, Ephraim's brother.
Ephraim died in 1808, in Williamson County, Tennessee. His wife died in 1820.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of
Ephraim Andrews – Williamson County, TN – July 18, 1807
In the name of God, amen. I, Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County do appoint
and ordain this to be my last will and testament.
Item; I lend to my beloved wife, Ann Andrews, the whole of my estate, both real and personal during her life or widowhood.
Item; And all the rest of my estate both real and personal after my wife's decease or widowhood, I desire should be equally divided amongst my six children, to wit; George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy, with the following exceptions to wit;
Item; I give and bequeath to my beloved wife the sum of six hundred and eighty two dollars, to be disposed of as she may think proper.
Item; I give and bequeath to my son Knacy Andrews a tract of land containing one hundred acres joining Benjamin Buggs line, running on his own line for (compliment?).
Item; I give to son Ephraim Andrews the one half of the tract of land I now live on.
Item; I lend to my daughter, Elizabeth Young, the other half of the land that I now live on, joining 73 acres and (Beggers?) line.
Item; My will and desire is that (Pat, Vine & Nelson?) with their increase and whatsoever part of my estate or the produce of it as may fall to the share of my daughter Elizabeth, then to remain in the hands of my Executors, hereafter named, as long as her present husband shall live,and at his death, her part of my estate is to be delivered by them to her, or in case of her dying before him, my executors are hereby required and empowered to divide her part of my estate equally among such children as she may leave, except Rebeckah Kyle, to which my desire is that she may have but one dollar.
Item; I give and bequeath to my Grandson Howard Young the sum of ten pounds cash to be laid out for him at the descretion of my executors, after
my wife's decease.
Item. My will and desire is that the price with the hire of one negro fellow named Tom that is now in the possession of George Andrews and William Drumwright, shall be taken out of their part of the estate, and the two hundred dollars that George Andrews paid the said Drumwright for Tom is to be subtracted out of the said Drumwright's part of said negro.
Lastly, I appoint my beloved wife Ann, my son Knacy, and Benjamin Bugg to execute this, my last will and testament. In witness, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of July, one thousand,eight hundred and seven. Signed and sealed and pronounced by the testator as his last will and testament, in presence of each other have subscribed our names:
Test Signed,
Miles Malone Ephraim Andrews
William Baring his mark X
2. George Andrews (1/14/1722 Henrico, VA -____). George married Mark Walker and Ruth Vaughn.
3. Winifred Andrews (6/1/1724 Henrico, VA - 9/16/1724 Henrico, VA)
4. Abraham Andrews (1725 Henrico, VA-7/16/1799 Lunenburg, VA). [March 14, 1761, Dinwiddie Co. - Gray Briggs acquired 878 ac. on both sides of Ledbetter Cr. adj. to ... Abram Andrews ... & William Andrews]Abraham's sons were Peter Andrews, Abraham Andrews, Jr. and Benjamin Andrews.
5. William A. Andrews (5/13/1726 Henrico, VA - 1772)
6. Avis Andrews (12/7/1727 Henrco, VA - 1779)
7. John Andrews (7/7/1729 Henrico VA - 1817)
8. Luciana Andrews (9/7/1731 Henrico, VA - 3/12/1810 Lunenburg, VA)
9. Mark Andrews (1735 Henrico County, VA-12/20/1820 Williamson County, TN) [There are additional memorials for Mark and Mark.] Mark Andrews' daughter, Zilpha Andrews Murrell, was the mother of the notorious outlaw John Andrews Murrell. Mark married Winifred Lyell (1738–1827) and they had the following children:
---- John Andrews Sr (4/41764–7/7/1840 Bethesda, TN)
---- George Stanfield ANDREWS (7/6/1765–7/4/1842 Williamson Co., TN)
---- Polly Andrews Dean (5/19/1767–2/26/1851 Smith, TN)
---- Ephraim Beverly ANDREWS 2/28/1769–8/24/1834 Williamson Co., TN), who on October 8, 1797 in Kentucky married Ann Hardaway Locke. Their daughter is Caroline Andrews. Their son, Ephrain Frederick Andrews married Sarah Jane Bizzell, who has sons Armstrong Andrews and Thomas Armstrong Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Stith Hardaway Andrews married Mariah Locke and they had a son Brockenbrough Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Mark Montgomery Andrews had a daughter Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews.
---- Mary Ann Andrews (1770–7/1849 Williamson County, TN)
---- Leannah Andrews (1772–1849)
---- Lydia Andrews Matthews (1773–2/1852 Williamson County, TN)
---- Zilphia Andrews Murrell (1785–1838)
Zilphia married Jeffrey Murrell (1738-11/25/1824) and their son is John Andrews Murrell, the infamous bandit of Williamson County, Tennessee. The following is about John Andrews Murrell's wife:
THE PULASKI CITIZEN
March 26, 1885
The Widow of Jno. A. Murrell.
"The widow of the bandit, John Andrews Murrell, is a resident of the Henderson section of Chester County. She is a kind, amiable old lady and is highly respected in the neighborhood." - Lexington Progress
From a personal acquaintance with the lady above mentioned, we are prepared to indorse as a truth the statement of the Progress. She is, indeed, a woman possessing in an eminent degree the qualities attributed. The writer has had many conversations with her, but in no instance did she ever refer to her husband or his notorious deeds. On that subject she has ever remained silent, and every effort to get her to speak of him or his deeds fail. It is believed that she possesses important papers concerning the life of her husband, and may, sometime in the near future, place them in the hands of some trusted person as data for a truthful history of the man whose deeds are memorable in the history and tradition of this section.
Mrs. Jno. A. Murrell is a rapid talker, and has a very retentive memory from which she produces many interesting incidents of more than half a century ago which are interwoven in our local and state history. Her descendants are living principally in Chester and Hardeman counties and are all good citizens. She has no permanent home, but lives among her children and other relatives. After Murrell's death she married a second time to Mr. Bland, who died several years ago. Time has whitened her locks and furrowed her cheek, but upon the aged countenance clusters the light of a benignant soul. Despite age, her eyes retain their sight, and when in animated conversation they sparkle with as much brilliancy as those of youth. We do not know her exact age, but she is at least an octogenarian. Full of life, energy, yielding not to the pressure of years, this kind old lady moves toward the evening horizon of life, affable, generous and unostentatious. - Tribune and Sun.
Zilphia and Jeffrey also had the following additional children: William Stitch MURRELL (1798–1867); Ann Elizabeth MURRELL (1800–____); James Henry MURRELL (1802–1854); Louisa Stanfield MURRELL (1808–____); Judette C MURRELL (1810–____); Leanna MURRELL (1812–1825); Mary Elizabeth MURRELL (1813–1845 Surgoinsville, Hawkins Co., TN) and Jeffrey George MURRELL (1814–____).
10. Thomas Andrews (1740 Dinwiddie County, VA - 1783 Lancaster County, S.C.). Thomas married Francis (1745 Virginia – ____ Virginia), and they had the following children:
(I.) Ezekial S Andrews (1766 Surry, Virginia –1857 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(ii.) Howell Andrews (1772 Surry, Virginia –1839 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(iii.) Terrell Andrews (1775 Surry, Virginia –1839 Surry, Virginia)
(iv.) Roland Andrews (1780 Virginia –1819)
(v.) Rebecca Andrews (1782 South Carolina - JUN 1871 White Plain, Alabama). In 1805 in Laurens, South Carolina, Rebecca married David Wright (15 APR 1782 Laurens, South Carolina - 16 AUG 1867 Calhoun, Alabama) and they had the following children: George Clinton Wright (24 NOV 1810 Laurens, South Carolina - 28 JAN 1890 Talladega, Alabama); William Wright (1813 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 25 SEP 1889 Neshoba, Mississippi); John A Wright (1821 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 1870 Etowah, Alabama); David A Wright (8 MAY 1825 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 21 OCT 1904 Calhoun, Alabama); Martha J Wright (NOV 1828 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 29 DEC 1908 Limestone, Limestone, Texas) and James C Wright (10 DEC 1830 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 13 SEP 1909 Calhoun, Alabama)
Dinwiddie County, Virginia (the location of William A. Andrews, Sr.'s home) was formed in 1752 from Prince George County, Virginia, and is located southwest of Petersburg. When settled during the colonial era, this area was known as Southside. All of the early Courthouse records were lost during the Civil War. Chesterfield County, beginning where, and extending to the north of where Thomas, the father of William Sr., lived on his 396 acre plantation, was formed in 1749 from parts of Henrico County and its borders are primarily defined by the James River to the north and the Appomattox River to the south.
Most of William and Avis's children moved to the area of Mecklenburg/Lunenburg, and were living on the land he patented in 1750. Abraham not only inherited 136 of the 400 acre patent, but bought an additional 400 acres on or near Beaver Pond Creek. The three main people living near each other, and on this creek were John (Winifred) Granger, Abraham Andrews, and Peter Andrews. (Luciana (Lucy) Andrews was married to Peter Andrews. Peter Andrews was the son of John Andrews of Chesterfield Co.)
THE ANDREWS FAMILY OF VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, MISSOURI AND BEYOND, by Grace l. (Andrews) Maglione, 1990, page 4:
William is mentioned in his father Thomas' will: "To my son, William, 1 shilling."
William A. Andrews, Jr. witnessed with his brother Richard the will of James Vaughn on July 20, 1740, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, recorded July 3, 1750. Lunenburg Deed Books 1& 2, 1746-1752, page 484. (June Bank Evans. Bryn Ffyliaid Publications, New Orleans, n.d.) Info received from Eric Newson 10/94.
Curiously, four children from two different Bowen families and two different Andrews families were all baptised on the same date in Bristol Parish. But no children from other families were baptised on that date with them - only Andrews children and Bowen children. A family affair? Ephraim, son of Robert and Avis Bowen, David, son of William and Amy Bowen, Luciana, daughter of William and Avis Andrews, and Pheboe daughter of Richard and Mary Andrews were all baptised on July 30, 1732.
LAND RECORDS:
William's father Thomas' land grant of 396 acre in Henrico County actually became part of Chesterfield County when Chesterfield was cut off from Henrico. It is across the river from Petersburg, on the north side of the Appomattox River.
William Andrews may have held land in Dinwiddie County as early as 1710 or 1715. (Chesterfield Co where William Andrews' siblings left their later records was only a few miles northwest.) There is reason to believe that William Andrews (Sr)'s home was in Prince George Co (later Dinwiddie Co) before 1722 although he patented additional land in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg (400 and 1,400 acres respectively). William Andrews (Sr) is also known to have owned land near Picture Branch in Dinwiddie County adjoining land surveyed for David Wells in Dinwiddie on 16 Nov 1758. [Picture Branch runs under, and northeast and southwest of Interstate 85, about 15 miles southwest of Petersburg. It has its confluence with Hatcher Run a little over a 1/2 mile southwest of I-85.]
A Hamlin patent contains the phrase "to William Andrews corner of his old land" implying that William Andrews held a piece of old land and a piece of new land in Dinwiddie County. Since there are several Andrews lines mentioned in the other patents that can't be found in the 1728 Andrews patent, it appears likely that William Andrews did own another piece of land for which we have no record.
Since quite a few years often passed between the time that land was first surveyed for a patent and the patent was finally granted, it's possible that William Andrews Sr was living on this Picture Branch land well before 1728. Could this be where he was living at the time that the records for his children were entered in the Bristol Parish register between 1721 and 1732?
Dinwiddie Land -
Patent granted to William Andrews of Prince George County 28 Sept 1728 100 acres lying and being in the fork of Wallis's Creek in the county aforesaid. Beginning at the mouth of Rockey Branch thereof thence up the Rockey Branch as it meanders to a corner several trees choped inwards thence west one hundred and sixty poles to a corner between several trees choped inwards by the side of a pond thence north eighty six poles to a pine in Wallis's Creek thence down Wallis's Creek as it meanders to the beginning. Patents 13, p 428, 429 [The mouth of Rocky Branch is less than a half mile to the northwest of I-85, between I-85 and Highway 1 to the northwest, about 2 1/2 miles west and slightly south of Petersburg National Battlefield (Fort Grigg).]
November 16th 1758
Survey'd for David Wells of the County of Dinwiddie one hundred forty six and an half acres of land lying on the North side the Picture Branch in the said county, Bounded as follows (David Wells never received a grant for this land):
Viz. Beginning at a corner pine on the said branch at A and running along Abraham Wells's line.
From A to B North 48 1/2 east 165 poles to his corner on Wm Hamlin's line
B - C East 94 poles along the sd Hamlin's & Wm Andrews's Lines to the sd Andrews's Corner in a Slash
C - D South 28 West 77 1/2 poles along the said Andrews's line to his Corner at pointers
D - E East 13 1/2 South 26 poles along another of the said Andrews's lines to his corner on Abraham Wells's line, Then on his Line
E - F South 33 West 122 1/2 Poles to John Petersons corner, Then on his Line
F - G West 4 North 44 Poles to the Picture Branch
G - A Up the said Branch as it meanders to the Beginning.
This land was off of Butterwood Rd. in Dinwiddie Co. just South of Petersburg, VA. 460 west.
Mecklenburg County Land -
July 12, 1750. William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres, Meherrin River and Beaverpond Creek, Book 30, pg. 159; 1400 acres south side Meherrin River, Vaughn & Brodnax, Book 30, pg. 215. Lunenburg Co., VA Pand Patents, 1746-1916.
That Lunenburg Co land was described in a patent to William "Anders":
William Anders 12 July 1750 400 acres in Lunenburg Co on the Meherrin River. Beginning on the river bank thence new lines north one hundred and sixty two poles to three pines south eighty five degrees east two hundred and sixty eight poles to a Spanish oak on Beaver Pond Creek thence down the same as it meanders to a poplar on the same thence [?] south one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak on the bank of the river aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to the first station. Patents 30, p 159
Patent granted to William Anders 12 July 1750 1400 acres Lunenburg Co ... south side Meherrin River ... beginning at Vaughan's corner beech on the said river along his line south forty degrees west two hundred poles to a black jack thence (new?) lines south sixty poles to a small hiccory south forty degrees west twelve poles to Arnold's corner black jack still a new line south eighty degrees west four hundred and fourteen poles to two Spanish oaks on the Timbertree branch thence down the same as it meanders to Brodnax's corner white oak thence along his line west one hundred and eighty four poles to his corner red oak thence a new line north three hundred and twenty two poles to a (sorrell?) tree on the bank of the river aforesaid and thence down the same as it meanders to the first station ... Patents 30, p 215, 216
Vaughan's corner beech is referring to the John Watson patent that had been purchased by James Vaughan Jr.
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL 400 ACRE PATENT:
Land Grant to William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres on North side of Meherrin River Lunenburgh County
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith Ye to all whom these Presents shall come, Greetings. Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have Given, Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents of us our Heirs and Successors do Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of land containing four hundred acres, lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the North side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at a white Oak on the River bank thence new line North one hundred and sixty two Poles to three Pines, South eighty five Degrees East two hundred and sixty two Poles to a Spanish Oak on Beaver Pond Creek, thence down the creek as it meanders to a Poplar on the same, Thence South one hundred and thirty four Poles to a white Oak on the bank of the River aforesaid, and thence up the River to the first Station. With all Woods, Underwoods, Swamps, Marshes, Lowgrounds, Meadows and Feedings and his due share of all Veins, Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the Bounds afore said and being Part of the said Quantity of four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers, Waters and Watercourses therein contained Together with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in any way appertaining. To have, hold and possess and enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all other aforesaid Granted Premises and every part thereof with their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and assigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common Soccage and not in Capite or Knight's service. Yielding and paying unto Us or Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres of Land and proportionally for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one shilling to be paid yearly upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the date of these Presents. Provided always that if anytime within three years of the said rent shall be in arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs and assigns do not within the space of three Years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract aforementioned, Then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for Us, our Heirs and Successors to grant the same as our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these our Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trustyand beloved Thomas Lee, Esq. President of our Council and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the twelfth day of July one thousand seven hundred and fifty in the twenty fourth year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
AND THE ORIGINAL 1,400 ACRE PATENT:
William Andrews Land Patent 1400 Acres, Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215, 12 July 1750
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland, King defender of the Faith, Ye to all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting, Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in considerations, but more Especially for and in consideration of the sum of Five Pounds of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, we have Given, Granted and confirmed and by these presents for Us our Heirs and Successors Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one thousand four hundred acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the South side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at Vaughan's corner Beech on the said River Thence along his line South forty Degrees West two hundred Poles to a black Jack Thence new line South sixty Poles to a small Hickory, South forty Degrees West twelve Poles to Arnold's corner Black Jack with a new line South eighty Degrees West four hundred and fourteen Poles to two Spanish Oaks on Timbertree Branch Thence down the same as it meanders to Broadnax's corner White oak, thence along his line one hundred and eighty four Poles to his corner Red oak, thence new line North three hundred and twenty two Poles to a Sorrell tree on the bank of the River aforesaid, thence down the River as it Meanders to the first Station. With all Woods Underwoods Swamps Marshes Meadows Feedings and his due share of all Veins Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being part of the said quantity of one thousand four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers Waters Watercourses therein confirmed with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling, and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to them or anywise appertaining . To Have Hold Possess and Enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all the other afore Granted Premises with part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be held for Us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and Common Soccage and not in Capite or by Knight's Service. Yielding and Paying unto Us, our Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres or proportionately for lessor or greater Quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one Shilling yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty acres of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these Presents. Provided always that if three years of the Fee Rent shall at any time be in Arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs or Assigns do not within the Space of three years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned, then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly Determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful for Us our Heirs and Successors to grant the same Land and Premises with the appurtenances unto such Person of Persons as we our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Lee, Esq, President of our Colony and Commander in Chief at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the Twelfth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and fifty, in the twenty fourth Year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
Note: Thomas Lee was President of the Council during the absence of William Gooch, deputy to
the Earl of Albemarle, from September 4, 1749 until his death in office in November of 1750.
SUBSEQUENT LAND TRANSFERS:
Willard Hazelwood said that Benjamin Andrews sold to Varney Andrews, Sr., the father of Jones Andrews, a part of William A. Andrews' 1400 acres around the graveyard where William Oliver Andrews is buried. The 400 acre patent on the north side of the Meherrin was split between two of William A. Andrews, Sr. daughters, one who married an Andrews, one who married a Grainger, and his son, Abraham Andrews, who is Willard's 4X GGF., one got 134 acres, the other two 133 acres and Willard owns about 30 acres of his 4x GGF tract.
Feb. 14, 1769. William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to his son, Ephraim Andrews of St. James Parish, Mecklenburg Co., VA for maintenance of his family, 280 acres on south side of Meherrin River bounded by Broadnax, new lines, the old line, Tomerbrie Branch on Broadnax line.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: William Parker, Samuel Whitworth, Robert Blake.
(NOTE: Below, William, husband of Avis, is selling land to their son, John. Their other sons were witnesses.)
Oct. 31, 1771. From William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pounds, 280 acres in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on McDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: Richard Jones, Abram (X) Andrews, Ephraim (X) Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
WILL OF WILLIAM ANDREWS, Dinwiddie Co., VA, May 22, 1770:
(1) To Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, deceased, one fourth part of 280 acres of land whereon she now lives during her natural life, then to her son, Ephraim. Balance of land (3/4 of 280 acres) to be shared between her three sons, David, William and Varney.
(2) To my son, John Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(3) To my son, Thomas Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(4) To my daughter, Winnifred Granger, 135 acres of land.
(5) To my son, Abram Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(6) To my daughter, Lucy Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(7) To my loving wife, Avis, the upper part of my tract, and I bequeath to her my negro woman, Nell, for her natural life, then to my son, Ephraim.
(8)Whereas my negro woman, Nell, is now with child, it is my will that the child soon to be born be and belong to my grandson, David Andrews.
(9) I give unto my son Rhd, one negro girl named Jean. To my son John, negro named Seeley. To son Abram, negro boy named Nat.
(10)To daughter, Avis, bed and furniture -----cow and calf.
(11)To son, Mark Andrews, 2 negros Henry and Deeds, to him all rest residue of my estate not heretofore given.
Signed: William Andrews (his mark).
Witnesses: Gran Briggs, James Be___, John Rober__.
Copy of will on file in the Virginia State Archives, Richmond, VA.
Note: 1770. Last Will and Testament, Dinwiddie Co. From Acc. 25828 Andrews Personal Papers, Library of Virginia
In the name of God, Amen. I William Andrews of the Parish of Bristol and County of Dinwiddie Being of perfect Mind and Memory thanks be to Almighty God, Do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.....
Imprimis: I confirm and Resign My Soul to God Asking pardon and Remission of my Sins Through the Mercy ? And meditation of my Blessed Savior Christ and My Body to the Earth to be decently Interned by my Executor Hereafter mentioned.
Item: I give and devise unto Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, Deceased, one fourth part of two hundred and eighty acres of Land whereon she now lives adjoining the plantation for and during the term of her natural life and after her decease to her son Ephraim and his Heirs forever. The residue of the Tract of Land I give and devise to be equally divided share and share alike between her three sons, David, William and Varney, their heirs and assigns for ever. But if the said Anne should not in cline to live on the said plantation or should rent it out in either case it is my Will and Desire that my grandson Ephraim have the said land immediately there upon to Hold to Him his Heirs and Assigns forever as aforesaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son John Andrews and to his Heirs and Assigns forever two hundred and eighty acres of Land part of my Tract of Land laid off joining his plantation, being a northern part of my said tract of land in Mecklenburg County afore said.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son Thomas Andrews and to his Heirs forever, two hundred and eighty acres of Land said of joining his plantation, Being another part of my said Tract of Land in Mecklenburg County aforeaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Winiford Granger one hundred and thirty five acres of land lying on the North side of Meherrin River at the Lower part of my Land there being the Land whereon she now lives which said Land I give to her and her Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abraham Andrews one hundred and thirty three acres of Land on the North side of Meherrin River in the middle of my Land thereto to him the said Abraham his Heirs and Assigns for ever.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Lucy Andrews the Remainder part of my land lying on the North side of Meherrin River the aforesaid containing by Estimation one hundred and thirty-three acres more or less lying at the upper part of my said Tract.
Item: I give and Bequeath to my Loving wife Avis Andrews my Negro woman Nell for and during her Natural Life and after my said wife decease I give my said Negro Nell to my son Ephraim Andrews and his Heirs and Assigns forever and I also give my said wife a feather bed and furniture which is called Hers and as much of my stock as she chooses or thinks herself to (page faded out).....
Item: Whereas my said Negro woman Nell is now with Child it is my will and desire that the Child so to be born be and belong to my grandson David Andrews to him his Heirs and assigns forever.
Item: Whatsoever Debts may be due and owing to me at the time of my decese I give the profit and benefitto my beloved wife aforesaid during her life and after her decease to be equally divided among my sons and daughters that may be then living share and share alike.
Item: I give unto my son Richard Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro girl named Jean.
Item: I give unto my son John Andrews one Negro girl named Seikey to him and his assigns forever.
Item: I give unto my son Thomas Andrews one Negro girl named Sukey to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abram Andrews one Negro boy named Natt (Hall?) to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Daughter Avis a bed and furniture that is called hers, a cow and calf, and to have her choice of two (Ewes of the lined out) of the Best knives ( ? )and a wheel and cards (candle?).
Item: I give unto my son Mark Andrews two Negro men called Heanary and Dick to Him and his Heirs forever..........I also give unto my son Mark Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever all the rest and residue of my Estate of what nature kind or quality whatsover not herein before given away consisting of Stocks of Horses, hogs, cattle working tools, sheep, household furniture, etc.
Lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said son Mark Andrews sole Executor of this my Last will and Testament, hereby revoking all and every will or wills heretofore by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fix my Seal on this 22 day of May 1770.
Signed Sealed (unable to read rest of that line) By the said William Andrews to be His Last Will in the presence of his wife and subscribing witnesses at His request.
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William X Andrews
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Gray Briggs William (mark) Andrews James Boisseau
Descendants mentioned in William Sr.'s will, written May 22, 1770, were: his loving wife Avis, Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, and his grandsons Varney, David, William & Ephraim; and children: John; Thomas; Winifred Granger; Richard; Ephraim, Abram; Lucy; Avis; & Mark.
Not mentioned in the will, but indicated as sons in two 1767 Mecklenburg Co, VA deeds by William Andrews, who patented the land, were Lazez (later named in a James Cooper to Abram Andrews deed as Eleazor) & Rowland.
The will of William Andrews of Dinwiddie Co. must have been probated after Oct 31, 1771 since the deed below seems to be for the same land that William's will left to son John.
Oct. 31, 1771 from William Andrews of Dinwiddie County to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pds 280 a. in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on MacDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews
and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed William X Andrews.
Wit: Richard Jones, Abram X Andrews, Ephraim X Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
Rec: Dec. 9,1771. (Deed Book 3, p. 272. Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Deeds, 1765-1771
Willard Hazlewood:
The County of Mecklenburg expropriated 1 acre from the 1,400 acres belonging to William Andrews, Sr. John Brooks was then allowed to build a mill on this one acre tract. A dam on the Meherrin River stands today. John Brooks may be the father of Ann Brooks who married Varney Andrews, Father, William A. Andrews, Jr.
LUNENBURG COUNTY ORDER BOOK 11, PAGE 19:
An Inquisition of John Brooks Mill returned and Ordered to be Recorded which is as follows to wit, Lunenburgh Sct Inquisition Indented taken in the County aforesaid the twenty third day of July one thousand seven hundred and sixty four before me, Mathew Marable Sheriff of the said County by Virtue of an Order of Court to me directed and to this Inquistion Annexed and by the Oaths of David Garland, James Davis, Thomas Moody, William Allen, James Arnold, Ephriam Andrews, James Williams, Henry Gill, Allen Gentry, Edward Jackson, John Hight, and Trunch Haggard good and Lawfull Men of my Bailiwick who being charged and sworn upon their Oaths do say that they have valued one Acre of Land being the property of William Andrews, Adjoining & being opposite to where John Brooks intends to build a Water Grist Mill over the Waters of Meherrin River to Forty Shillings Curr. money and that they the sd Jurors do also find that the overflowing of the Water caused by the Building the said Mill will damage no person whatever. In Testimony whereof as well I the sd Sheriff as the Jurors aforesaid have severally set our hands and Seals the day & year above Written.
David Garland (Seal)
his
James I Davis (Seal)
mark
Thos Moody (Seal)
James Arnold (Seal)
his
Ephriam E Andrews (Seal)
mark
James Williams (Seal)
Henry Gill (Seal)
Matthew Marable, Sh (Seal)
Allen A. Gentry (Seal)
Edward E Jackson (Seal)
John Hight (Seal)
Trunch Haggard (Seal)
Whereupon leave is granted the said John Brooks to build the same accordingly.
From Andrew Egan:
Willard Hazelwood insists that William Andrews and Avis are buried across the river from the Harris Cemetery], but there is no evidence of this... the house and cemetery were most likely for William 's son William (as noted in Sr's will) and William and Avis would have been buried on their land in Dinwiddie... even that burial location is an assumption based on tradition
William's children from book by James Ray Andrews:
B. William Andrews, b, ________ in Henrico Co., d. in Dinwiddie County, Va. Married Avis Garnet. Their children:
1. Ephriam Andrews, b. 3-4-1721.
2. George Andrews, b. 1-14-1723.
3. Winnifred Andrews, b. 6-1-1721.
4. Avis Andrews, b. 12-7-1727.
5. John Andrews, b. 7-7-1729
6. Luciana Andrews, b. 9--7-1731.
BUT A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND AVIS, including grandchildren:
1. Ephraim Andrews (2/4/1721 Henrico, VA - 3/3/1808 Williamson County, TN). In 1740 in Virginia he married Ann Hardaway Loche (Birth 1720 Virginia; Death 1811 Lunenburg, Virginia) and they had the following children:
(i.) Lucretia Andrews (Birth 1723-1725 South Carolina; Death 1800);
(ii.) Benjamin Andrews (Birth 1740 Virginia; Death 14 MAR 1834 Madison, Alabama);
(iii.) Ann Nancy Andrews (1742–1748). Ann married Benjamin Bugg, a patriots of the American Revolution having provided supplies.
Several children were born to Benjamin and Nancy: Elizabeth (Pinkston), Rebecca (Young), Ephraim M., Polly (Young), Lucy (Kyle), Sally, and Patsy Bugg. Records dated 1810 document that Benjamin had 107 acres at Overalls Creek.
Nancy and her husband migrated to Williamson County, Tennessee where they were among the earliest settlers. Nancy husband and her brother Knacy were appointed administrators of Nancy's father's estate, however, Benjamin Bugg died before the will could be probated. Records indicate that Nancy was able to keep the largest portion of her husband's assets. Her son, Ephraim M. Bugg, by agreeing to maintain a Negro woman and four children for a specified period, received the second largest. Records dated 1813 indicate that Ephraim also received his father's 107 acres at Overalls Cr. "by deed."
(iv). Alexander Andrews (1740–____);
(v.) Sally Andrews (1740–____);
(vi.) Elizabeth Hardaway Andrews (1758 Virginia-1818 Williamson, Tennessee- married William Young(1750-____)) and they had the following children: Rebecca Young (1775 Franklin, Tennessee - 9 JAN 1830 Prospect, Giles County, Tennessee); Nancy Young (29 MAR 1781 Varina, Henrico, Virginia - 28 DEC 1837 Union, Arkansas) and William Young. Jr. (25 MAR 1783 Virginia - 24 SEP 1862 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee). On 12 Mar 1809 in Williamson Co., Tennessee, William Young, Jr. married Rebecca Bugg (22 JAN 1793 Virginia - 27 JUN 1853 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee and they had the following children: David Young (1809–1879); Nancy Young (1811–1862); Martha J Young (1818–1896); Sarah Ann Young (1820–1901); Lucy Jane Young (1822–1890); Mildred H Young (1826–1870); Benjamin W Young (1828–1862) and Mary L Young (____–1840).
(vii.) Ephraim Andrews Birth 1757 Mecklenburg, Virginia - Death 1809 Hawkins, Tennessee);
(vii.) Knacy Howard Andrews (1755–1830);
(viii.) George Andrews (Birth 06 MAY 1755 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 1821 Lunenburg, Virginia);
(ix.) Nancy Andrews (Birth 1756 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 24 SEP 1811 Williamson, Tennessee);
(x.) Stacy Andrews (1756-24 SEP 1811 Ebony, Brunswick, Virginia);
(xi.) Thomas Andrews (1758–1832); and
(xii.) Peter ANDREWS (1770–1836)
Patriot records and a Bristol Parish register concur on Ephraim's date of birth being February 4th, 1720. Baptism records note he was born on February 4th and baptized September 1st, 1721.
In 1740 in Virginia, Ephraim Andrews married Ann Hardaway Loche. According to his will they had at least six children: George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy. The children were born during the time leading to the American Revolution.
Ephriam Andrews, born in Prince George County, 2-4-1721, the son of William and Avis Andrews, lived many years in Mecklenburg County. His daughter Ann married Benjamin Bugg 9-13-1785 in Mecklenburg County. The exact relationship between this Ephriam and (2) Varney Andrews and his brother (2) Ephriam cannot be determined. That they were closely related cannot be in doubt, because the public records clearly show that this Ephriam and Varney's father were born in the same vicinity in Prince George County and were closely associated in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg Counties. (Chapter I, Rev. (1963) clarifies the relationship.)
July 12, 1750, William Andrews received a land patent for 1400 acres in Lunenburg County, Virginia (Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215). Ephraim and brothers resided in the same. Tithes recorded in 1748, in Lunenburg Co. Virginia indicate William Andrews [Jr.], Richard Andrews, and Ephraim Andrews lived relatively near each other. His father originally patented land on the South side of the Meherrin River in 1750 with ownership transferred to his sons as noted in a deed from William Andrews [Sr.] to son Ephraim Andrews in 1769, in William Andrews 1770 Dinwiddie will, and again in a 1771 deed from William Andrews to John Andrews, another son.
Ephraim Andrews is a documented Patriot of the American Revolution who migrated to Tennessee after the war. DAR notes his Patriotic service as providing supplies and serving as a juror.
By 1805, Ephraim Andrews, Sr. was on the tax rolls in Williamson County, Tennessee. Son Knacy Andrews and son-in-law, Benjamin Bugg, husband of Ann Nancy Andrews, were listed in the same tax record, as was John Andrews, Ephraim's brother.
Ephraim died in 1808, in Williamson County, Tennessee. His wife died in 1820.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of
Ephraim Andrews – Williamson County, TN – July 18, 1807
In the name of God, amen. I, Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County do appoint
and ordain this to be my last will and testament.
Item; I lend to my beloved wife, Ann Andrews, the whole of my estate, both real and personal during her life or widowhood.
Item; And all the rest of my estate both real and personal after my wife's decease or widowhood, I desire should be equally divided amongst my six children, to wit; George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy, with the following exceptions to wit;
Item; I give and bequeath to my beloved wife the sum of six hundred and eighty two dollars, to be disposed of as she may think proper.
Item; I give and bequeath to my son Knacy Andrews a tract of land containing one hundred acres joining Benjamin Buggs line, running on his own line for (compliment?).
Item; I give to son Ephraim Andrews the one half of the tract of land I now live on.
Item; I lend to my daughter, Elizabeth Young, the other half of the land that I now live on, joining 73 acres and (Beggers?) line.
Item; My will and desire is that (Pat, Vine & Nelson?) with their increase and whatsoever part of my estate or the produce of it as may fall to the share of my daughter Elizabeth, then to remain in the hands of my Executors, hereafter named, as long as her present husband shall live,and at his death, her part of my estate is to be delivered by them to her, or in case of her dying before him, my executors are hereby required and empowered to divide her part of my estate equally among such children as she may leave, except Rebeckah Kyle, to which my desire is that she may have but one dollar.
Item; I give and bequeath to my Grandson Howard Young the sum of ten pounds cash to be laid out for him at the descretion of my executors, after
my wife's decease.
Item. My will and desire is that the price with the hire of one negro fellow named Tom that is now in the possession of George Andrews and William Drumwright, shall be taken out of their part of the estate, and the two hundred dollars that George Andrews paid the said Drumwright for Tom is to be subtracted out of the said Drumwright's part of said negro.
Lastly, I appoint my beloved wife Ann, my son Knacy, and Benjamin Bugg to execute this, my last will and testament. In witness, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of July, one thousand,eight hundred and seven. Signed and sealed and pronounced by the testator as his last will and testament, in presence of each other have subscribed our names:
Test Signed,
Miles Malone Ephraim Andrews
William Baring his mark X
2. George Andrews (1/14/1722 Henrico, VA -____). George married Mark Walker and Ruth Vaughn.
3. Winifred Andrews (6/1/1724 Henrico, VA - 9/16/1724 Henrico, VA)
4. Abraham Andrews (1725 Henrico, VA-7/16/1799 Lunenburg, VA). [March 14, 1761, Dinwiddie Co. - Gray Briggs acquired 878 ac. on both sides of Ledbetter Cr. adj. to ... Abram Andrews ... & William Andrews]Abraham's sons were Peter Andrews, Abraham Andrews, Jr. and Benjamin Andrews.
5. William A. Andrews (5/13/1726 Henrico, VA - 1772)
6. Avis Andrews (12/7/1727 Henrco, VA - 1779)
7. John Andrews (7/7/1729 Henrico VA - 1817)
8. Luciana Andrews (9/7/1731 Henrico, VA - 3/12/1810 Lunenburg, VA)
9. Mark Andrews (1735 Henrico County, VA-12/20/1820 Williamson County, TN) [There are additional memorials for Mark and Mark.] Mark Andrews' daughter, Zilpha Andrews Murrell, was the mother of the notorious outlaw John Andrews Murrell. Mark married Winifred Lyell (1738–1827) and they had the following children:
---- John Andrews Sr (4/41764–7/7/1840 Bethesda, TN)
---- George Stanfield ANDREWS (7/6/1765–7/4/1842 Williamson Co., TN)
---- Polly Andrews Dean (5/19/1767–2/26/1851 Smith, TN)
---- Ephraim Beverly ANDREWS 2/28/1769–8/24/1834 Williamson Co., TN), who on October 8, 1797 in Kentucky married Ann Hardaway Locke. Their daughter is Caroline Andrews. Their son, Ephrain Frederick Andrews married Sarah Jane Bizzell, who has sons Armstrong Andrews and Thomas Armstrong Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Stith Hardaway Andrews married Mariah Locke and they had a son Brockenbrough Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Mark Montgomery Andrews had a daughter Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews.
---- Mary Ann Andrews (1770–7/1849 Williamson County, TN)
---- Leannah Andrews (1772–1849)
---- Lydia Andrews Matthews (1773–2/1852 Williamson County, TN)
---- Zilphia Andrews Murrell (1785–1838)
Zilphia married Jeffrey Murrell (1738-11/25/1824) and their son is John Andrews Murrell, the infamous bandit of Williamson County, Tennessee. The following is about John Andrews Murrell's wife:
THE PULASKI CITIZEN
March 26, 1885
The Widow of Jno. A. Murrell.
"The widow of the bandit, John Andrews Murrell, is a resident of the Henderson section of Chester County. She is a kind, amiable old lady and is highly respected in the neighborhood." - Lexington Progress
From a personal acquaintance with the lady above mentioned, we are prepared to indorse as a truth the statement of the Progress. She is, indeed, a woman possessing in an eminent degree the qualities attributed. The writer has had many conversations with her, but in no instance did she ever refer to her husband or his notorious deeds. On that subject she has ever remained silent, and every effort to get her to speak of him or his deeds fail. It is believed that she possesses important papers concerning the life of her husband, and may, sometime in the near future, place them in the hands of some trusted person as data for a truthful history of the man whose deeds are memorable in the history and tradition of this section.
Mrs. Jno. A. Murrell is a rapid talker, and has a very retentive memory from which she produces many interesting incidents of more than half a century ago which are interwoven in our local and state history. Her descendants are living principally in Chester and Hardeman counties and are all good citizens. She has no permanent home, but lives among her children and other relatives. After Murrell's death she married a second time to Mr. Bland, who died several years ago. Time has whitened her locks and furrowed her cheek, but upon the aged countenance clusters the light of a benignant soul. Despite age, her eyes retain their sight, and when in animated conversation they sparkle with as much brilliancy as those of youth. We do not know her exact age, but she is at least an octogenarian. Full of life, energy, yielding not to the pressure of years, this kind old lady moves toward the evening horizon of life, affable, generous and unostentatious. - Tribune and Sun.
Zilphia and Jeffrey also had the following additional children: William Stitch MURRELL (1798–1867); Ann Elizabeth MURRELL (1800–____); James Henry MURRELL (1802–1854); Louisa Stanfield MURRELL (1808–____); Judette C MURRELL (1810–____); Leanna MURRELL (1812–1825); Mary Elizabeth MURRELL (1813–1845 Surgoinsville, Hawkins Co., TN) and Jeffrey George MURRELL (1814–____).
10. Thomas Andrews (1740 Dinwiddie County, VA - 1783 Lancaster County, S.C.). Thomas married Francis (1745 Virginia – ____ Virginia), and they had the following children:
(I.) Ezekial S Andrews (1766 Surry, Virginia –1857 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(ii.) Howell Andrews (1772 Surry, Virginia –1839 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(iii.) Terrell Andrews (1775 Surry, Virginia –1839 Surry, Virginia)
(iv.) Roland Andrews (1780 Virginia –1819)
(v.) Rebecca Andrews (1782 South Carolina - JUN 1871 White Plain, Alabama). In 1805 in Laurens, South Carolina, Rebecca married David Wright (15 APR 1782 Laurens, South Carolina - 16 AUG 1867 Calhoun, Alabama) and they had the following children: George Clinton Wright (24 NOV 1810 Laurens, South Carolina - 28 JAN 1890 Talladega, Alabama); William Wright (1813 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 25 SEP 1889 Neshoba, Mississippi); John A Wright (1821 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 1870 Etowah, Alabama); David A Wright (8 MAY 1825 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 21 OCT 1904 Calhoun, Alabama); Martha J Wright (NOV 1828 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 29 DEC 1908 Limestone, Limestone, Texas) and James C Wright (10 DEC 1830 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 13 SEP 1909 Calhoun, Alabama)
Dinwiddie County, Virginia (the location of William A. Andrews, Sr.'s home) was formed in 1752 from Prince George County, Virginia, and is located southwest of Petersburg. When settled during the colonial era, this area was known as Southside. All of the early Courthouse records were lost during the Civil War. Chesterfield County, beginning where, and extending to the north of where Thomas, the father of William Sr., lived on his 396 acre plantation, was formed in 1749 from parts of Henrico County and its borders are primarily defined by the James River to the north and the Appomattox River to the south.
Most of William and Avis's children moved to the area of Mecklenburg/Lunenburg, and were living on the land he patented in 1750. Abraham not only inherited 136 of the 400 acre patent, but bought an additional 400 acres on or near Beaver Pond Creek. The three main people living near each other, and on this creek were John (Winifred) Granger, Abraham Andrews, and Peter Andrews. (Luciana (Lucy) Andrews was married to Peter Andrews. Peter Andrews was the son of John Andrews of Chesterfield Co.)
THE ANDREWS FAMILY OF VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, MISSOURI AND BEYOND, by Grace l. (Andrews) Maglione, 1990, page 4:
William is mentioned in his father Thomas' will: "To my son, William, 1 shilling."
William A. Andrews, Jr. witnessed with his brother Richard the will of James Vaughn on July 20, 1740, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, recorded July 3, 1750. Lunenburg Deed Books 1& 2, 1746-1752, page 484. (June Bank Evans. Bryn Ffyliaid Publications, New Orleans, n.d.) Info received from Eric Newson 10/94.
Curiously, four children from two different Bowen families and two different Andrews families were all baptised on the same date in Bristol Parish. But no children from other families were baptised on that date with them - only Andrews children and Bowen children. A family affair? Ephraim, son of Robert and Avis Bowen, David, son of William and Amy Bowen, Luciana, daughter of William and Avis Andrews, and Pheboe daughter of Richard and Mary Andrews were all baptised on July 30, 1732.
LAND RECORDS:
William's father Thomas' land grant of 396 acre in Henrico County actually became part of Chesterfield County when Chesterfield was cut off from Henrico. It is across the river from Petersburg, on the north side of the Appomattox River.
William Andrews may have held land in Dinwiddie County as early as 1710 or 1715. (Chesterfield Co where William Andrews' siblings left their later records was only a few miles northwest.) There is reason to believe that William Andrews (Sr)'s home was in Prince George Co (later Dinwiddie Co) before 1722 although he patented additional land in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg (400 and 1,400 acres respectively). William Andrews (Sr) is also known to have owned land near Picture Branch in Dinwiddie County adjoining land surveyed for David Wells in Dinwiddie on 16 Nov 1758. [Picture Branch runs under, and northeast and southwest of Interstate 85, about 15 miles southwest of Petersburg. It has its confluence with Hatcher Run a little over a 1/2 mile southwest of I-85.]
A Hamlin patent contains the phrase "to William Andrews corner of his old land" implying that William Andrews held a piece of old land and a piece of new land in Dinwiddie County. Since there are several Andrews lines mentioned in the other patents that can't be found in the 1728 Andrews patent, it appears likely that William Andrews did own another piece of land for which we have no record.
Since quite a few years often passed between the time that land was first surveyed for a patent and the patent was finally granted, it's possible that William Andrews Sr was living on this Picture Branch land well before 1728. Could this be where he was living at the time that the records for his children were entered in the Bristol Parish register between 1721 and 1732?
Dinwiddie Land -
Patent granted to William Andrews of Prince George County 28 Sept 1728 100 acres lying and being in the fork of Wallis's Creek in the county aforesaid. Beginning at the mouth of Rockey Branch thereof thence up the Rockey Branch as it meanders to a corner several trees choped inwards thence west one hundred and sixty poles to a corner between several trees choped inwards by the side of a pond thence north eighty six poles to a pine in Wallis's Creek thence down Wallis's Creek as it meanders to the beginning. Patents 13, p 428, 429 [The mouth of Rocky Branch is less than a half mile to the northwest of I-85, between I-85 and Highway 1 to the northwest, about 2 1/2 miles west and slightly south of Petersburg National Battlefield (Fort Grigg).]
November 16th 1758
Survey'd for David Wells of the County of Dinwiddie one hundred forty six and an half acres of land lying on the North side the Picture Branch in the said county, Bounded as follows (David Wells never received a grant for this land):
Viz. Beginning at a corner pine on the said branch at A and running along Abraham Wells's line.
From A to B North 48 1/2 east 165 poles to his corner on Wm Hamlin's line
B - C East 94 poles along the sd Hamlin's & Wm Andrews's Lines to the sd Andrews's Corner in a Slash
C - D South 28 West 77 1/2 poles along the said Andrews's line to his Corner at pointers
D - E East 13 1/2 South 26 poles along another of the said Andrews's lines to his corner on Abraham Wells's line, Then on his Line
E - F South 33 West 122 1/2 Poles to John Petersons corner, Then on his Line
F - G West 4 North 44 Poles to the Picture Branch
G - A Up the said Branch as it meanders to the Beginning.
This land was off of Butterwood Rd. in Dinwiddie Co. just South of Petersburg, VA. 460 west.
Mecklenburg County Land -
July 12, 1750. William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres, Meherrin River and Beaverpond Creek, Book 30, pg. 159; 1400 acres south side Meherrin River, Vaughn & Brodnax, Book 30, pg. 215. Lunenburg Co., VA Pand Patents, 1746-1916.
That Lunenburg Co land was described in a patent to William "Anders":
William Anders 12 July 1750 400 acres in Lunenburg Co on the Meherrin River. Beginning on the river bank thence new lines north one hundred and sixty two poles to three pines south eighty five degrees east two hundred and sixty eight poles to a Spanish oak on Beaver Pond Creek thence down the same as it meanders to a poplar on the same thence [?] south one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak on the bank of the river aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to the first station. Patents 30, p 159
Patent granted to William Anders 12 July 1750 1400 acres Lunenburg Co ... south side Meherrin River ... beginning at Vaughan's corner beech on the said river along his line south forty degrees west two hundred poles to a black jack thence (new?) lines south sixty poles to a small hiccory south forty degrees west twelve poles to Arnold's corner black jack still a new line south eighty degrees west four hundred and fourteen poles to two Spanish oaks on the Timbertree branch thence down the same as it meanders to Brodnax's corner white oak thence along his line west one hundred and eighty four poles to his corner red oak thence a new line north three hundred and twenty two poles to a (sorrell?) tree on the bank of the river aforesaid and thence down the same as it meanders to the first station ... Patents 30, p 215, 216
Vaughan's corner beech is referring to the John Watson patent that had been purchased by James Vaughan Jr.
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL 400 ACRE PATENT:
Land Grant to William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres on North side of Meherrin River Lunenburgh County
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith Ye to all whom these Presents shall come, Greetings. Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have Given, Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents of us our Heirs and Successors do Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of land containing four hundred acres, lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the North side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at a white Oak on the River bank thence new line North one hundred and sixty two Poles to three Pines, South eighty five Degrees East two hundred and sixty two Poles to a Spanish Oak on Beaver Pond Creek, thence down the creek as it meanders to a Poplar on the same, Thence South one hundred and thirty four Poles to a white Oak on the bank of the River aforesaid, and thence up the River to the first Station. With all Woods, Underwoods, Swamps, Marshes, Lowgrounds, Meadows and Feedings and his due share of all Veins, Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the Bounds afore said and being Part of the said Quantity of four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers, Waters and Watercourses therein contained Together with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in any way appertaining. To have, hold and possess and enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all other aforesaid Granted Premises and every part thereof with their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and assigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common Soccage and not in Capite or Knight's service. Yielding and paying unto Us or Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres of Land and proportionally for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one shilling to be paid yearly upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the date of these Presents. Provided always that if anytime within three years of the said rent shall be in arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs and assigns do not within the space of three Years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract aforementioned, Then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for Us, our Heirs and Successors to grant the same as our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these our Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trustyand beloved Thomas Lee, Esq. President of our Council and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the twelfth day of July one thousand seven hundred and fifty in the twenty fourth year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
AND THE ORIGINAL 1,400 ACRE PATENT:
William Andrews Land Patent 1400 Acres, Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215, 12 July 1750
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland, King defender of the Faith, Ye to all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting, Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in considerations, but more Especially for and in consideration of the sum of Five Pounds of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, we have Given, Granted and confirmed and by these presents for Us our Heirs and Successors Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one thousand four hundred acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the South side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at Vaughan's corner Beech on the said River Thence along his line South forty Degrees West two hundred Poles to a black Jack Thence new line South sixty Poles to a small Hickory, South forty Degrees West twelve Poles to Arnold's corner Black Jack with a new line South eighty Degrees West four hundred and fourteen Poles to two Spanish Oaks on Timbertree Branch Thence down the same as it meanders to Broadnax's corner White oak, thence along his line one hundred and eighty four Poles to his corner Red oak, thence new line North three hundred and twenty two Poles to a Sorrell tree on the bank of the River aforesaid, thence down the River as it Meanders to the first Station. With all Woods Underwoods Swamps Marshes Meadows Feedings and his due share of all Veins Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being part of the said quantity of one thousand four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers Waters Watercourses therein confirmed with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling, and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to them or anywise appertaining . To Have Hold Possess and Enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all the other afore Granted Premises with part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be held for Us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and Common Soccage and not in Capite or by Knight's Service. Yielding and Paying unto Us, our Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres or proportionately for lessor or greater Quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one Shilling yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty acres of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these Presents. Provided always that if three years of the Fee Rent shall at any time be in Arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs or Assigns do not within the Space of three years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned, then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly Determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful for Us our Heirs and Successors to grant the same Land and Premises with the appurtenances unto such Person of Persons as we our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Lee, Esq, President of our Colony and Commander in Chief at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the Twelfth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and fifty, in the twenty fourth Year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
Note: Thomas Lee was President of the Council during the absence of William Gooch, deputy to
the Earl of Albemarle, from September 4, 1749 until his death in office in November of 1750.
SUBSEQUENT LAND TRANSFERS:
Willard Hazelwood said that Benjamin Andrews sold to Varney Andrews, Sr., the father of Jones Andrews, a part of William A. Andrews' 1400 acres around the graveyard where William Oliver Andrews is buried. The 400 acre patent on the north side of the Meherrin was split between two of William A. Andrews, Sr. daughters, one who married an Andrews, one who married a Grainger, and his son, Abraham Andrews, who is Willard's 4X GGF., one got 134 acres, the other two 133 acres and Willard owns about 30 acres of his 4x GGF tract.
Feb. 14, 1769. William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to his son, Ephraim Andrews of St. James Parish, Mecklenburg Co., VA for maintenance of his family, 280 acres on south side of Meherrin River bounded by Broadnax, new lines, the old line, Tomerbrie Branch on Broadnax line.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: William Parker, Samuel Whitworth, Robert Blake.
(NOTE: Below, William, husband of Avis, is selling land to their son, John. Their other sons were witnesses.)
Oct. 31, 1771. From William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pounds, 280 acres in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on McDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: Richard Jones, Abram (X) Andrews, Ephraim (X) Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
WILL OF WILLIAM ANDREWS, Dinwiddie Co., VA, May 22, 1770:
(1) To Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, deceased, one fourth part of 280 acres of land whereon she now lives during her natural life, then to her son, Ephraim. Balance of land (3/4 of 280 acres) to be shared between her three sons, David, William and Varney.
(2) To my son, John Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(3) To my son, Thomas Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(4) To my daughter, Winnifred Granger, 135 acres of land.
(5) To my son, Abram Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(6) To my daughter, Lucy Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(7) To my loving wife, Avis, the upper part of my tract, and I bequeath to her my negro woman, Nell, for her natural life, then to my son, Ephraim.
(8)Whereas my negro woman, Nell, is now with child, it is my will that the child soon to be born be and belong to my grandson, David Andrews.
(9) I give unto my son Rhd, one negro girl named Jean. To my son John, negro named Seeley. To son Abram, negro boy named Nat.
(10)To daughter, Avis, bed and furniture -----cow and calf.
(11)To son, Mark Andrews, 2 negros Henry and Deeds, to him all rest residue of my estate not heretofore given.
Signed: William Andrews (his mark).
Witnesses: Gran Briggs, James Be___, John Rober__.
Copy of will on file in the Virginia State Archives, Richmond, VA.
Note: 1770. Last Will and Testament, Dinwiddie Co. From Acc. 25828 Andrews Personal Papers, Library of Virginia
In the name of God, Amen. I William Andrews of the Parish of Bristol and County of Dinwiddie Being of perfect Mind and Memory thanks be to Almighty God, Do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.....
Imprimis: I confirm and Resign My Soul to God Asking pardon and Remission of my Sins Through the Mercy ? And meditation of my Blessed Savior Christ and My Body to the Earth to be decently Interned by my Executor Hereafter mentioned.
Item: I give and devise unto Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, Deceased, one fourth part of two hundred and eighty acres of Land whereon she now lives adjoining the plantation for and during the term of her natural life and after her decease to her son Ephraim and his Heirs forever. The residue of the Tract of Land I give and devise to be equally divided share and share alike between her three sons, David, William and Varney, their heirs and assigns for ever. But if the said Anne should not in cline to live on the said plantation or should rent it out in either case it is my Will and Desire that my grandson Ephraim have the said land immediately there upon to Hold to Him his Heirs and Assigns forever as aforesaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son John Andrews and to his Heirs and Assigns forever two hundred and eighty acres of Land part of my Tract of Land laid off joining his plantation, being a northern part of my said tract of land in Mecklenburg County afore said.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son Thomas Andrews and to his Heirs forever, two hundred and eighty acres of Land said of joining his plantation, Being another part of my said Tract of Land in Mecklenburg County aforeaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Winiford Granger one hundred and thirty five acres of land lying on the North side of Meherrin River at the Lower part of my Land there being the Land whereon she now lives which said Land I give to her and her Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abraham Andrews one hundred and thirty three acres of Land on the North side of Meherrin River in the middle of my Land thereto to him the said Abraham his Heirs and Assigns for ever.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Lucy Andrews the Remainder part of my land lying on the North side of Meherrin River the aforesaid containing by Estimation one hundred and thirty-three acres more or less lying at the upper part of my said Tract.
Item: I give and Bequeath to my Loving wife Avis Andrews my Negro woman Nell for and during her Natural Life and after my said wife decease I give my said Negro Nell to my son Ephraim Andrews and his Heirs and Assigns forever and I also give my said wife a feather bed and furniture which is called Hers and as much of my stock as she chooses or thinks herself to (page faded out).....
Item: Whereas my said Negro woman Nell is now with Child it is my will and desire that the Child so to be born be and belong to my grandson David Andrews to him his Heirs and assigns forever.
Item: Whatsoever Debts may be due and owing to me at the time of my decese I give the profit and benefitto my beloved wife aforesaid during her life and after her decease to be equally divided among my sons and daughters that may be then living share and share alike.
Item: I give unto my son Richard Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro girl named Jean.
Item: I give unto my son John Andrews one Negro girl named Seikey to him and his assigns forever.
Item: I give unto my son Thomas Andrews one Negro girl named Sukey to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abram Andrews one Negro boy named Natt (Hall?) to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Daughter Avis a bed and furniture that is called hers, a cow and calf, and to have her choice of two (Ewes of the lined out) of the Best knives ( ? )and a wheel and cards (candle?).
Item: I give unto my son Mark Andrews two Negro men called Heanary and Dick to Him and his Heirs forever..........I also give unto my son Mark Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever all the rest and residue of my Estate of what nature kind or quality whatsover not herein before given away consisting of Stocks of Horses, hogs, cattle working tools, sheep, household furniture, etc.
Lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said son Mark Andrews sole Executor of this my Last will and Testament, hereby revoking all and every will or wills heretofore by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fix my Seal on this 22 day of May 1770.
Signed Sealed (unable to read rest of that line) By the said William Andrews to be His Last Will in the presence of his wife and subscribing witnesses at His request.
his
William X Andrews
mark
Gray Briggs William (mark) Andrews James Boisseau
Descendants mentioned in William Sr.'s will, written May 22, 1770, were: his loving wife Avis, Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, and his grandsons Varney, David, William & Ephraim; and children: John; Thomas; Winifred Granger; Richard; Ephraim, Abram; Lucy; Avis; & Mark.
Not mentioned in the will, but indicated as sons in two 1767 Mecklenburg Co, VA deeds by William Andrews, who patented the land, were Lazez (later named in a James Cooper to Abram Andrews deed as Eleazor) & Rowland.
The will of William Andrews of Dinwiddie Co. must have been probated after Oct 31, 1771 since the deed below seems to be for the same land that William's will left to son John.
Oct. 31, 1771 from William Andrews of Dinwiddie County to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pds 280 a. in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on MacDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews
and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed William X Andrews.
Wit: Richard Jones, Abram X Andrews, Ephraim X Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
Rec: Dec. 9,1771. (Deed Book 3, p. 272. Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Deeds, 1765-1771
Willard Hazlewood:
The County of Mecklenburg expropriated 1 acre from the 1,400 acres belonging to William Andrews, Sr. John Brooks was then allowed to build a mill on this one acre tract. A dam on the Meherrin River stands today. John Brooks may be the father of Ann Brooks who married Varney Andrews, Father, William A. Andrews, Jr.
LUNENBURG COUNTY ORDER BOOK 11, PAGE 19:
An Inquisition of John Brooks Mill returned and Ordered to be Recorded which is as follows to wit, Lunenburgh Sct Inquisition Indented taken in the County aforesaid the twenty third day of July one thousand seven hundred and sixty four before me, Mathew Marable Sheriff of the said County by Virtue of an Order of Court to me directed and to this Inquistion Annexed and by the Oaths of David Garland, James Davis, Thomas Moody, William Allen, James Arnold, Ephriam Andrews, James Williams, Henry Gill, Allen Gentry, Edward Jackson, John Hight, and Trunch Haggard good and Lawfull Men of my Bailiwick who being charged and sworn upon their Oaths do say that they have valued one Acre of Land being the property of William Andrews, Adjoining & being opposite to where John Brooks intends to build a Water Grist Mill over the Waters of Meherrin River to Forty Shillings Curr. money and that they the sd Jurors do also find that the overflowing of the Water caused by the Building the said Mill will damage no person whatever. In Testimony whereof as well I the sd Sheriff as the Jurors aforesaid have severally set our hands and Seals the day & year above Written.
David Garland (Seal)
his
James I Davis (Seal)
mark
Thos Moody (Seal)
James Arnold (Seal)
his
Ephriam E Andrews (Seal)
mark
James Williams (Seal)
Henry Gill (Seal)
Matthew Marable, Sh (Seal)
Allen A. Gentry (Seal)
Edward E Jackson (Seal)
John Hight (Seal)
Trunch Haggard (Seal)
Whereupon leave is granted the said John Brooks to build the same accordingly.
From Andrew Egan:
Willard Hazelwood insists that William Andrews and Avis are buried across the river from the Harris Cemetery], but there is no evidence of this... the house and cemetery were most likely for William 's son William (as noted in Sr's will) and William and Avis would have been buried on their land in Dinwiddie... even that burial location is an assumption based on tradition
Willard Hazlewood thought William Andrews' middle initial "A" was probably for "Allen".
William's children from book by James Ray Andrews:
B. William Andrews, b, ________ in Henrico Co., d. in Dinwiddie County, Va. Married Avis Garnet. Their children:
1. Ephriam Andrews, b. 3-4-1721.
2. George Andrews, b. 1-14-1723.
3. Winnifred Andrews, b. 6-1-1721.
4. Avis Andrews, b. 12-7-1727.
5. John Andrews, b. 7-7-1729
6. Luciana Andrews, b. 9--7-1731.
BUT A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND AVIS, including grandchildren:
1. Ephraim Andrews (2/4/1721 Henrico, VA - 3/3/1808 Williamson County, TN). In 1740 in Virginia he married Ann Hardaway Loche (Birth 1720 Virginia; Death 1811 Lunenburg, Virginia) and they had the following children:
(i.) Lucretia Andrews (Birth 1723-1725 South Carolina; Death 1800);
(ii.) Benjamin Andrews (Birth 1740 Virginia; Death 14 MAR 1834 Madison, Alabama);
(iii.) Ann Nancy Andrews (1742–1748). Ann married Benjamin Bugg, a patriots of the American Revolution having provided supplies.
Several children were born to Benjamin and Nancy: Elizabeth (Pinkston), Rebecca (Young), Ephraim M., Polly (Young), Lucy (Kyle), Sally, and Patsy Bugg. Records dated 1810 document that Benjamin had 107 acres at Overalls Creek.
Nancy and her husband migrated to Williamson County, Tennessee where they were among the earliest settlers. Nancy husband and her brother Knacy were appointed administrators of Nancy's father's estate, however, Benjamin Bugg died before the will could be probated. Records indicate that Nancy was able to keep the largest portion of her husband's assets. Her son, Ephraim M. Bugg, by agreeing to maintain a Negro woman and four children for a specified period, received the second largest. Records dated 1813 indicate that Ephraim also received his father's 107 acres at Overalls Cr. "by deed."
(iv). Alexander Andrews (1740–____);
(v.) Sally Andrews (1740–____);
(vi.) Elizabeth Hardaway Andrews (1758 Virginia-1818 Williamson, Tennessee- married William Young(1750-____)) and they had the following children: Rebecca Young (1775 Franklin, Tennessee - 9 JAN 1830 Prospect, Giles County, Tennessee); Nancy Young (29 MAR 1781 Varina, Henrico, Virginia - 28 DEC 1837 Union, Arkansas) and William Young. Jr. (25 MAR 1783 Virginia - 24 SEP 1862 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee). On 12 Mar 1809 in Williamson Co., Tennessee, William Young, Jr. married Rebecca Bugg (22 JAN 1793 Virginia - 27 JUN 1853 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee and they had the following children: David Young (1809–1879); Nancy Young (1811–1862); Martha J Young (1818–1896); Sarah Ann Young (1820–1901); Lucy Jane Young (1822–1890); Mildred H Young (1826–1870); Benjamin W Young (1828–1862) and Mary L Young (____–1840).
(vii.) Ephraim Andrews Birth 1757 Mecklenburg, Virginia - Death 1809 Hawkins, Tennessee);
(vii.) Knacy Howard Andrews (1755–1830);
(viii.) George Andrews (Birth 06 MAY 1755 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 1821 Lunenburg, Virginia);
(ix.) Nancy Andrews (Birth 1756 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 24 SEP 1811 Williamson, Tennessee);
(x.) Stacy Andrews (1756-24 SEP 1811 Ebony, Brunswick, Virginia);
(xi.) Thomas Andrews (1758–1832); and
(xii.) Peter ANDREWS (1770–1836)
Patriot records and a Bristol Parish register concur on Ephraim's date of birth being February 4th, 1720. Baptism records note he was born on February 4th and baptized September 1st, 1721.
In 1740 in Virginia, Ephraim Andrews married Ann Hardaway Loche. According to his will they had at least six children: George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy. The children were born during the time leading to the American Revolution.
Ephriam Andrews, born in Prince George County, 2-4-1721, the son of William and Avis Andrews, lived many years in Mecklenburg County. His daughter Ann married Benjamin Bugg 9-13-1785 in Mecklenburg County. The exact relationship between this Ephriam and (2) Varney Andrews and his brother (2) Ephriam cannot be determined. That they were closely related cannot be in doubt, because the public records clearly show that this Ephriam and Varney's father were born in the same vicinity in Prince George County and were closely associated in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg Counties. (Chapter I, Rev. (1963) clarifies the relationship.)
July 12, 1750, William Andrews received a land patent for 1400 acres in Lunenburg County, Virginia (Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215). Ephraim and brothers resided in the same. Tithes recorded in 1748, in Lunenburg Co. Virginia indicate William Andrews [Jr.], Richard Andrews, and Ephraim Andrews lived relatively near each other. His father originally patented land on the South side of the Meherrin River in 1750 with ownership transferred to his sons as noted in a deed from William Andrews [Sr.] to son Ephraim Andrews in 1769, in William Andrews 1770 Dinwiddie will, and again in a 1771 deed from William Andrews to John Andrews, another son.
Ephraim Andrews is a documented Patriot of the American Revolution who migrated to Tennessee after the war. DAR notes his Patriotic service as providing supplies and serving as a juror.
By 1805, Ephraim Andrews, Sr. was on the tax rolls in Williamson County, Tennessee. Son Knacy Andrews and son-in-law, Benjamin Bugg, husband of Ann Nancy Andrews, were listed in the same tax record, as was John Andrews, Ephraim's brother.
Ephraim died in 1808, in Williamson County, Tennessee. His wife died in 1820.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of
Ephraim Andrews – Williamson County, TN – July 18, 1807
In the name of God, amen. I, Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County do appoint
and ordain this to be my last will and testament.
Item; I lend to my beloved wife, Ann Andrews, the whole of my estate, both real and personal during her life or widowhood.
Item; And all the rest of my estate both real and personal after my wife's decease or widowhood, I desire should be equally divided amongst my six children, to wit; George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy, with the following exceptions to wit;
Item; I give and bequeath to my beloved wife the sum of six hundred and eighty two dollars, to be disposed of as she may think proper.
Item; I give and bequeath to my son Knacy Andrews a tract of land containing one hundred acres joining Benjamin Buggs line, running on his own line for (compliment?).
Item; I give to son Ephraim Andrews the one half of the tract of land I now live on.
Item; I lend to my daughter, Elizabeth Young, the other half of the land that I now live on, joining 73 acres and (Beggers?) line.
Item; My will and desire is that (Pat, Vine & Nelson?) with their increase and whatsoever part of my estate or the produce of it as may fall to the share of my daughter Elizabeth, then to remain in the hands of my Executors, hereafter named, as long as her present husband shall live,and at his death, her part of my estate is to be delivered by them to her, or in case of her dying before him, my executors are hereby required and empowered to divide her part of my estate equally among such children as she may leave, except Rebeckah Kyle, to which my desire is that she may have but one dollar.
Item; I give and bequeath to my Grandson Howard Young the sum of ten pounds cash to be laid out for him at the descretion of my executors, after
my wife's decease.
Item. My will and desire is that the price with the hire of one negro fellow named Tom that is now in the possession of George Andrews and William Drumwright, shall be taken out of their part of the estate, and the two hundred dollars that George Andrews paid the said Drumwright for Tom is to be subtracted out of the said Drumwright's part of said negro.
Lastly, I appoint my beloved wife Ann, my son Knacy, and Benjamin Bugg to execute this, my last will and testament. In witness, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of July, one thousand,eight hundred and seven. Signed and sealed and pronounced by the testator as his last will and testament, in presence of each other have subscribed our names:
Test Signed,
Miles Malone Ephraim Andrews
William Baring his mark X
2. George Andrews (1/14/1722 Henrico, VA -____). George married Mark Walker and Ruth Vaughn.
3. Winifred Andrews (6/1/1724 Henrico, VA - 9/16/1724 Henrico, VA)
4. Abraham Andrews (1725 Henrico, VA-7/16/1799 Lunenburg, VA). [March 14, 1761, Dinwiddie Co. - Gray Briggs acquired 878 ac. on both sides of Ledbetter Cr. adj. to ... Abram Andrews ... & William Andrews]Abraham's sons were Peter Andrews, Abraham Andrews, Jr. and Benjamin Andrews.
5. William A. Andrews (5/13/1726 Henrico, VA - 1772)
6. Avis Andrews (12/7/1727 Henrco, VA - 1779)
7. John Andrews (7/7/1729 Henrico VA - 1817)
8. Luciana Andrews (9/7/1731 Henrico, VA - 3/12/1810 Lunenburg, VA)
9. Mark Andrews (1735 Henrico County, VA-12/20/1820 Williamson County, TN) [There are additional memorials for Mark and Mark.] Mark Andrews' daughter, Zilpha Andrews Murrell, was the mother of the notorious outlaw John Andrews Murrell. Mark married Winifred Lyell (1738–1827) and they had the following children:
---- John Andrews Sr (4/41764–7/7/1840 Bethesda, TN)
---- George Stanfield ANDREWS (7/6/1765–7/4/1842 Williamson Co., TN)
---- Polly Andrews Dean (5/19/1767–2/26/1851 Smith, TN)
---- Ephraim Beverly ANDREWS 2/28/1769–8/24/1834 Williamson Co., TN), who on October 8, 1797 in Kentucky married Ann Hardaway Locke. Their daughter is Caroline Andrews. Their son, Ephrain Frederick Andrews married Sarah Jane Bizzell, who has sons Armstrong Andrews and Thomas Armstrong Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Stith Hardaway Andrews married Mariah Locke and they had a son Brockenbrough Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Mark Montgomery Andrews had a daughter Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews.
---- Mary Ann Andrews (1770–7/1849 Williamson County, TN)
---- Leannah Andrews (1772–1849)
---- Lydia Andrews Matthews (1773–2/1852 Williamson County, TN)
---- Zilphia Andrews Murrell (1785–1838)
Zilphia married Jeffrey Murrell (1738-11/25/1824) and their son is John Andrews Murrell, the infamous bandit of Williamson County, Tennessee. The following is about John Andrews Murrell's wife:
THE PULASKI CITIZEN
March 26, 1885
The Widow of Jno. A. Murrell.
"The widow of the bandit, John Andrews Murrell, is a resident of the Henderson section of Chester County. She is a kind, amiable old lady and is highly respected in the neighborhood." - Lexington Progress
From a personal acquaintance with the lady above mentioned, we are prepared to indorse as a truth the statement of the Progress. She is, indeed, a woman possessing in an eminent degree the qualities attributed. The writer has had many conversations with her, but in no instance did she ever refer to her husband or his notorious deeds. On that subject she has ever remained silent, and every effort to get her to speak of him or his deeds fail. It is believed that she possesses important papers concerning the life of her husband, and may, sometime in the near future, place them in the hands of some trusted person as data for a truthful history of the man whose deeds are memorable in the history and tradition of this section.
Mrs. Jno. A. Murrell is a rapid talker, and has a very retentive memory from which she produces many interesting incidents of more than half a century ago which are interwoven in our local and state history. Her descendants are living principally in Chester and Hardeman counties and are all good citizens. She has no permanent home, but lives among her children and other relatives. After Murrell's death she married a second time to Mr. Bland, who died several years ago. Time has whitened her locks and furrowed her cheek, but upon the aged countenance clusters the light of a benignant soul. Despite age, her eyes retain their sight, and when in animated conversation they sparkle with as much brilliancy as those of youth. We do not know her exact age, but she is at least an octogenarian. Full of life, energy, yielding not to the pressure of years, this kind old lady moves toward the evening horizon of life, affable, generous and unostentatious. - Tribune and Sun.
Zilphia and Jeffrey also had the following additional children: William Stitch MURRELL (1798–1867); Ann Elizabeth MURRELL (1800–____); James Henry MURRELL (1802–1854); Louisa Stanfield MURRELL (1808–____); Judette C MURRELL (1810–____); Leanna MURRELL (1812–1825); Mary Elizabeth MURRELL (1813–1845 Surgoinsville, Hawkins Co., TN) and Jeffrey George MURRELL (1814–____).
10. Thomas Andrews (1740 Dinwiddie County, VA - 1783 Lancaster County, S.C.). Thomas married Francis (1745 Virginia – ____ Virginia), and they had the following children:
(I.) Ezekial S Andrews (1766 Surry, Virginia –1857 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(ii.) Howell Andrews (1772 Surry, Virginia –1839 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(iii.) Terrell Andrews (1775 Surry, Virginia –1839 Surry, Virginia)
(iv.) Roland Andrews (1780 Virginia –1819)
(v.) Rebecca Andrews (1782 South Carolina - JUN 1871 White Plain, Alabama). In 1805 in Laurens, South Carolina, Rebecca married David Wright (15 APR 1782 Laurens, South Carolina - 16 AUG 1867 Calhoun, Alabama) and they had the following children: George Clinton Wright (24 NOV 1810 Laurens, South Carolina - 28 JAN 1890 Talladega, Alabama); William Wright (1813 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 25 SEP 1889 Neshoba, Mississippi); John A Wright (1821 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 1870 Etowah, Alabama); David A Wright (8 MAY 1825 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 21 OCT 1904 Calhoun, Alabama); Martha J Wright (NOV 1828 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 29 DEC 1908 Limestone, Limestone, Texas) and James C Wright (10 DEC 1830 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 13 SEP 1909 Calhoun, Alabama)
Dinwiddie County, Virginia (the location of William A. Andrews, Sr.'s home) was formed in 1752 from Prince George County, Virginia, and is located southwest of Petersburg. When settled during the colonial era, this area was known as Southside. All of the early Courthouse records were lost during the Civil War. Chesterfield County, beginning where, and extending to the north of where Thomas, the father of William Sr., lived on his 396 acre plantation, was formed in 1749 from parts of Henrico County and its borders are primarily defined by the James River to the north and the Appomattox River to the south.
Most of William and Avis's children moved to the area of Mecklenburg/Lunenburg, and were living on the land he patented in 1750. Abraham not only inherited 136 of the 400 acre patent, but bought an additional 400 acres on or near Beaver Pond Creek. The three main people living near each other, and on this creek were John (Winifred) Granger, Abraham Andrews, and Peter Andrews. (Luciana (Lucy) Andrews was married to Peter Andrews. Peter Andrews was the son of John Andrews of Chesterfield Co.)
THE ANDREWS FAMILY OF VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, MISSOURI AND BEYOND, by Grace l. (Andrews) Maglione, 1990, page 4:
William is mentioned in his father Thomas' will: "To my son, William, 1 shilling."
William A. Andrews, Jr. witnessed with his brother Richard the will of James Vaughn on July 20, 1740, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, recorded July 3, 1750. Lunenburg Deed Books 1& 2, 1746-1752, page 484. (June Bank Evans. Bryn Ffyliaid Publications, New Orleans, n.d.) Info received from Eric Newson 10/94.
Curiously, four children from two different Bowen families and two different Andrews families were all baptised on the same date in Bristol Parish. But no children from other families were baptised on that date with them - only Andrews children and Bowen children. A family affair? Ephraim, son of Robert and Avis Bowen, David, son of William and Amy Bowen, Luciana, daughter of William and Avis Andrews, and Pheboe daughter of Richard and Mary Andrews were all baptised on July 30, 1732.
LAND RECORDS:
William's father Thomas' land grant of 396 acre in Henrico County actually became part of Chesterfield County when Chesterfield was cut off from Henrico. It is across the river from Petersburg, on the north side of the Appomattox River.
William Andrews may have held land in Dinwiddie County as early as 1710 or 1715. (Chesterfield Co where William Andrews' siblings left their later records was only a few miles northwest.) There is reason to believe that William Andrews (Sr)'s home was in Prince George Co (later Dinwiddie Co) before 1722 although he patented additional land in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg (400 and 1,400 acres respectively). William Andrews (Sr) is also known to have owned land near Picture Branch in Dinwiddie County adjoining land surveyed for David Wells in Dinwiddie on 16 Nov 1758. [Picture Branch runs under, and northeast and southwest of Interstate 85, about 15 miles southwest of Petersburg. It has its confluence with Hatcher Run a little over a 1/2 mile southwest of I-85.]
A Hamlin patent contains the phrase "to William Andrews corner of his old land" implying that William Andrews held a piece of old land and a piece of new land in Dinwiddie County. Since there are several Andrews lines mentioned in the other patents that can't be found in the 1728 Andrews patent, it appears likely that William Andrews did own another piece of land for which we have no record.
Since quite a few years often passed between the time that land was first surveyed for a patent and the patent was finally granted, it's possible that William Andrews Sr was living on this Picture Branch land well before 1728. Could this be where he was living at the time that the records for his children were entered in the Bristol Parish register between 1721 and 1732?
Dinwiddie Land -
Patent granted to William Andrews of Prince George County 28 Sept 1728 100 acres lying and being in the fork of Wallis's Creek in the county aforesaid. Beginning at the mouth of Rockey Branch thereof thence up the Rockey Branch as it meanders to a corner several trees choped inwards thence west one hundred and sixty poles to a corner between several trees choped inwards by the side of a pond thence north eighty six poles to a pine in Wallis's Creek thence down Wallis's Creek as it meanders to the beginning. Patents 13, p 428, 429 [The mouth of Rocky Branch is less than a half mile to the northwest of I-85, between I-85 and Highway 1 to the northwest, about 2 1/2 miles west and slightly south of Petersburg National Battlefield (Fort Grigg).]
November 16th 1758
Survey'd for David Wells of the County of Dinwiddie one hundred forty six and an half acres of land lying on the North side the Picture Branch in the said county, Bounded as follows (David Wells never received a grant for this land):
Viz. Beginning at a corner pine on the said branch at A and running along Abraham Wells's line.
From A to B North 48 1/2 east 165 poles to his corner on Wm Hamlin's line
B - C East 94 poles along the sd Hamlin's & Wm Andrews's Lines to the sd Andrews's Corner in a Slash
C - D South 28 West 77 1/2 poles along the said Andrews's line to his Corner at pointers
D - E East 13 1/2 South 26 poles along another of the said Andrews's lines to his corner on Abraham Wells's line, Then on his Line
E - F South 33 West 122 1/2 Poles to John Petersons corner, Then on his Line
F - G West 4 North 44 Poles to the Picture Branch
G - A Up the said Branch as it meanders to the Beginning.
This land was off of Butterwood Rd. in Dinwiddie Co. just South of Petersburg, VA. 460 west.
Mecklenburg County Land -
July 12, 1750. William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres, Meherrin River and Beaverpond Creek, Book 30, pg. 159; 1400 acres south side Meherrin River, Vaughn & Brodnax, Book 30, pg. 215. Lunenburg Co., VA Pand Patents, 1746-1916.
That Lunenburg Co land was described in a patent to William "Anders":
William Anders 12 July 1750 400 acres in Lunenburg Co on the Meherrin River. Beginning on the river bank thence new lines north one hundred and sixty two poles to three pines south eighty five degrees east two hundred and sixty eight poles to a Spanish oak on Beaver Pond Creek thence down the same as it meanders to a poplar on the same thence [?] south one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak on the bank of the river aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to the first station. Patents 30, p 159
Patent granted to William Anders 12 July 1750 1400 acres Lunenburg Co ... south side Meherrin River ... beginning at Vaughan's corner beech on the said river along his line south forty degrees west two hundred poles to a black jack thence (new?) lines south sixty poles to a small hiccory south forty degrees west twelve poles to Arnold's corner black jack still a new line south eighty degrees west four hundred and fourteen poles to two Spanish oaks on the Timbertree branch thence down the same as it meanders to Brodnax's corner white oak thence along his line west one hundred and eighty four poles to his corner red oak thence a new line north three hundred and twenty two poles to a (sorrell?) tree on the bank of the river aforesaid and thence down the same as it meanders to the first station ... Patents 30, p 215, 216
Vaughan's corner beech is referring to the John Watson patent that had been purchased by James Vaughan Jr.
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL 400 ACRE PATENT:
Land Grant to William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres on North side of Meherrin River Lunenburgh County
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith Ye to all whom these Presents shall come, Greetings. Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have Given, Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents of us our Heirs and Successors do Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of land containing four hundred acres, lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the North side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at a white Oak on the River bank thence new line North one hundred and sixty two Poles to three Pines, South eighty five Degrees East two hundred and sixty two Poles to a Spanish Oak on Beaver Pond Creek, thence down the creek as it meanders to a Poplar on the same, Thence South one hundred and thirty four Poles to a white Oak on the bank of the River aforesaid, and thence up the River to the first Station. With all Woods, Underwoods, Swamps, Marshes, Lowgrounds, Meadows and Feedings and his due share of all Veins, Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the Bounds afore said and being Part of the said Quantity of four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers, Waters and Watercourses therein contained Together with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in any way appertaining. To have, hold and possess and enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all other aforesaid Granted Premises and every part thereof with their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and assigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common Soccage and not in Capite or Knight's service. Yielding and paying unto Us or Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres of Land and proportionally for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one shilling to be paid yearly upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the date of these Presents. Provided always that if anytime within three years of the said rent shall be in arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs and assigns do not within the space of three Years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract aforementioned, Then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for Us, our Heirs and Successors to grant the same as our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these our Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trustyand beloved Thomas Lee, Esq. President of our Council and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the twelfth day of July one thousand seven hundred and fifty in the twenty fourth year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
AND THE ORIGINAL 1,400 ACRE PATENT:
William Andrews Land Patent 1400 Acres, Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215, 12 July 1750
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland, King defender of the Faith, Ye to all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting, Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in considerations, but more Especially for and in consideration of the sum of Five Pounds of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, we have Given, Granted and confirmed and by these presents for Us our Heirs and Successors Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one thousand four hundred acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the South side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at Vaughan's corner Beech on the said River Thence along his line South forty Degrees West two hundred Poles to a black Jack Thence new line South sixty Poles to a small Hickory, South forty Degrees West twelve Poles to Arnold's corner Black Jack with a new line South eighty Degrees West four hundred and fourteen Poles to two Spanish Oaks on Timbertree Branch Thence down the same as it meanders to Broadnax's corner White oak, thence along his line one hundred and eighty four Poles to his corner Red oak, thence new line North three hundred and twenty two Poles to a Sorrell tree on the bank of the River aforesaid, thence down the River as it Meanders to the first Station. With all Woods Underwoods Swamps Marshes Meadows Feedings and his due share of all Veins Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being part of the said quantity of one thousand four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers Waters Watercourses therein confirmed with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling, and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to them or anywise appertaining . To Have Hold Possess and Enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all the other afore Granted Premises with part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be held for Us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and Common Soccage and not in Capite or by Knight's Service. Yielding and Paying unto Us, our Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres or proportionately for lessor or greater Quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one Shilling yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty acres of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these Presents. Provided always that if three years of the Fee Rent shall at any time be in Arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs or Assigns do not within the Space of three years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned, then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly Determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful for Us our Heirs and Successors to grant the same Land and Premises with the appurtenances unto such Person of Persons as we our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Lee, Esq, President of our Colony and Commander in Chief at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the Twelfth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and fifty, in the twenty fourth Year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
Note: Thomas Lee was President of the Council during the absence of William Gooch, deputy to
the Earl of Albemarle, from September 4, 1749 until his death in office in November of 1750.
SUBSEQUENT LAND TRANSFERS:
Willard Hazelwood said that Benjamin Andrews sold to Varney Andrews, Sr., the father of Jones Andrews, a part of William A. Andrews' 1400 acres around the graveyard where William Oliver Andrews is buried. The 400 acre patent on the north side of the Meherrin was split between two of William A. Andrews, Sr. daughters, one who married an Andrews, one who married a Grainger, and his son, Abraham Andrews, who is Willard's 4X GGF., one got 134 acres, the other two 133 acres and Willard owns about 30 acres of his 4x GGF tract.
Feb. 14, 1769. William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to his son, Ephraim Andrews of St. James Parish, Mecklenburg Co., VA for maintenance of his family, 280 acres on south side of Meherrin River bounded by Broadnax, new lines, the old line, Tomerbrie Branch on Broadnax line.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: William Parker, Samuel Whitworth, Robert Blake.
(NOTE: Below, William, husband of Avis, is selling land to their son, John. Their other sons were witnesses.)
Oct. 31, 1771. From William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pounds, 280 acres in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on McDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: Richard Jones, Abram (X) Andrews, Ephraim (X) Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
WILL OF WILLIAM ANDREWS, Dinwiddie Co., VA, May 22, 1770:
(1) To Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, deceased, one fourth part of 280 acres of land whereon she now lives during her natural life, then to her son, Ephraim. Balance of land (3/4 of 280 acres) to be shared between her three sons, David, William and Varney.
(2) To my son, John Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(3) To my son, Thomas Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(4) To my daughter, Winnifred Granger, 135 acres of land.
(5) To my son, Abram Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(6) To my daughter, Lucy Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(7) To my loving wife, Avis, the upper part of my tract, and I bequeath to her my negro woman, Nell, for her natural life, then to my son, Ephraim.
(8)Whereas my negro woman, Nell, is now with child, it is my will that the child soon to be born be and belong to my grandson, David Andrews.
(9) I give unto my son Rhd, one negro girl named Jean. To my son John, negro named Seeley. To son Abram, negro boy named Nat.
(10)To daughter, Avis, bed and furniture -----cow and calf.
(11)To son, Mark Andrews, 2 negros Henry and Deeds, to him all rest residue of my estate not heretofore given.
Signed: William Andrews (his mark).
Witnesses: Gran Briggs, James Be___, John Rober__.
Copy of will on file in the Virginia State Archives, Richmond, VA.
Note: 1770. Last Will and Testament, Dinwiddie Co. From Acc. 25828 Andrews Personal Papers, Library of Virginia
In the name of God, Amen. I William Andrews of the Parish of Bristol and County of Dinwiddie Being of perfect Mind and Memory thanks be to Almighty God, Do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.....
Imprimis: I confirm and Resign My Soul to God Asking pardon and Remission of my Sins Through the Mercy ? And meditation of my Blessed Savior Christ and My Body to the Earth to be decently Interned by my Executor Hereafter mentioned.
Item: I give and devise unto Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, Deceased, one fourth part of two hundred and eighty acres of Land whereon she now lives adjoining the plantation for and during the term of her natural life and after her decease to her son Ephraim and his Heirs forever. The residue of the Tract of Land I give and devise to be equally divided share and share alike between her three sons, David, William and Varney, their heirs and assigns for ever. But if the said Anne should not in cline to live on the said plantation or should rent it out in either case it is my Will and Desire that my grandson Ephraim have the said land immediately there upon to Hold to Him his Heirs and Assigns forever as aforesaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son John Andrews and to his Heirs and Assigns forever two hundred and eighty acres of Land part of my Tract of Land laid off joining his plantation, being a northern part of my said tract of land in Mecklenburg County afore said.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son Thomas Andrews and to his Heirs forever, two hundred and eighty acres of Land said of joining his plantation, Being another part of my said Tract of Land in Mecklenburg County aforeaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Winiford Granger one hundred and thirty five acres of land lying on the North side of Meherrin River at the Lower part of my Land there being the Land whereon she now lives which said Land I give to her and her Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abraham Andrews one hundred and thirty three acres of Land on the North side of Meherrin River in the middle of my Land thereto to him the said Abraham his Heirs and Assigns for ever.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Lucy Andrews the Remainder part of my land lying on the North side of Meherrin River the aforesaid containing by Estimation one hundred and thirty-three acres more or less lying at the upper part of my said Tract.
Item: I give and Bequeath to my Loving wife Avis Andrews my Negro woman Nell for and during her Natural Life and after my said wife decease I give my said Negro Nell to my son Ephraim Andrews and his Heirs and Assigns forever and I also give my said wife a feather bed and furniture which is called Hers and as much of my stock as she chooses or thinks herself to (page faded out).....
Item: Whereas my said Negro woman Nell is now with Child it is my will and desire that the Child so to be born be and belong to my grandson David Andrews to him his Heirs and assigns forever.
Item: Whatsoever Debts may be due and owing to me at the time of my decese I give the profit and benefitto my beloved wife aforesaid during her life and after her decease to be equally divided among my sons and daughters that may be then living share and share alike.
Item: I give unto my son Richard Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro girl named Jean.
Item: I give unto my son John Andrews one Negro girl named Seikey to him and his assigns forever.
Item: I give unto my son Thomas Andrews one Negro girl named Sukey to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abram Andrews one Negro boy named Natt (Hall?) to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Daughter Avis a bed and furniture that is called hers, a cow and calf, and to have her choice of two (Ewes of the lined out) of the Best knives ( ? )and a wheel and cards (candle?).
Item: I give unto my son Mark Andrews two Negro men called Heanary and Dick to Him and his Heirs forever..........I also give unto my son Mark Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever all the rest and residue of my Estate of what nature kind or quality whatsover not herein before given away consisting of Stocks of Horses, hogs, cattle working tools, sheep, household furniture, etc.
Lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said son Mark Andrews sole Executor of this my Last will and Testament, hereby revoking all and every will or wills heretofore by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fix my Seal on this 22 day of May 1770.
Signed Sealed (unable to read rest of that line) By the said William Andrews to be His Last Will in the presence of his wife and subscribing witnesses at His request.
his
William X Andrews
mark
Gray Briggs William (mark) Andrews James Boisseau
Descendants mentioned in William Sr.'s will, written May 22, 1770, were: his loving wife Avis, Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, and his grandsons Varney, David, William & Ephraim; and children: John; Thomas; Winifred Granger; Richard; Ephraim, Abram; Lucy; Avis; & Mark.
Not mentioned in the will, but indicated as sons in two 1767 Mecklenburg Co, VA deeds by William Andrews, who patented the land, were Lazez (later named in a James Cooper to Abram Andrews deed as Eleazor) & Rowland.
The will of William Andrews of Dinwiddie Co. must have been probated after Oct 31, 1771 since the deed below seems to be for the same land that William's will left to son John.
Oct. 31, 1771 from William Andrews of Dinwiddie County to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pds 280 a. in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on MacDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews
and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed William X Andrews.
Wit: Richard Jones, Abram X Andrews, Ephraim X Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
Rec: Dec. 9,1771. (Deed Book 3, p. 272. Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Deeds, 1765-1771
Willard Hazlewood:
The County of Mecklenburg expropriated 1 acre from the 1,400 acres belonging to William Andrews, Sr. John Brooks was then allowed to build a mill on this one acre tract. A dam on the Meherrin River stands today. John Brooks may be the father of Ann Brooks who married Varney Andrews, Father, William A. Andrews, Jr.
LUNENBURG COUNTY ORDER BOOK 11, PAGE 19:
An Inquisition of John Brooks Mill returned and Ordered to be Recorded which is as follows to wit, Lunenburgh Sct Inquisition Indented taken in the County aforesaid the twenty third day of July one thousand seven hundred and sixty four before me, Mathew Marable Sheriff of the said County by Virtue of an Order of Court to me directed and to this Inquistion Annexed and by the Oaths of David Garland, James Davis, Thomas Moody, William Allen, James Arnold, Ephriam Andrews, James Williams, Henry Gill, Allen Gentry, Edward Jackson, John Hight, and Trunch Haggard good and Lawfull Men of my Bailiwick who being charged and sworn upon their Oaths do say that they have valued one Acre of Land being the property of William Andrews, Adjoining & being opposite to where John Brooks intends to build a Water Grist Mill over the Waters of Meherrin River to Forty Shillings Curr. money and that they the sd Jurors do also find that the overflowing of the Water caused by the Building the said Mill will damage no person whatever. In Testimony whereof as well I the sd Sheriff as the Jurors aforesaid have severally set our hands and Seals the day & year above Written.
David Garland (Seal)
his
James I Davis (Seal)
mark
Thos Moody (Seal)
James Arnold (Seal)
his
Ephriam E Andrews (Seal)
mark
James Williams (Seal)
Henry Gill (Seal)
Matthew Marable, Sh (Seal)
Allen A. Gentry (Seal)
Edward E Jackson (Seal)
John Hight (Seal)
Trunch Haggard (Seal)
Whereupon leave is granted the said John Brooks to build the same accordingly.
From Andrew Egan:
Willard Hazelwood insists that William Andrews and Avis are buried across the river from the Harris Cemetery], but there is no evidence of this... the house and cemetery were most likely for William 's son William (as noted in Sr's will) and William and Avis would have been buried on their land in Dinwiddie... even that burial location is an assumption based on tradition
William's children from book by James Ray Andrews:
B. William Andrews, b, ________ in Henrico Co., d. in Dinwiddie County, Va. Married Avis Garnet. Their children:
1. Ephriam Andrews, b. 3-4-1721.
2. George Andrews, b. 1-14-1723.
3. Winnifred Andrews, b. 6-1-1721.
4. Avis Andrews, b. 12-7-1727.
5. John Andrews, b. 7-7-1729
6. Luciana Andrews, b. 9--7-1731.
BUT A MORE COMPLETE LIST OF CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND AVIS, including grandchildren:
1. Ephraim Andrews (2/4/1721 Henrico, VA - 3/3/1808 Williamson County, TN). In 1740 in Virginia he married Ann Hardaway Loche (Birth 1720 Virginia; Death 1811 Lunenburg, Virginia) and they had the following children:
(i.) Lucretia Andrews (Birth 1723-1725 South Carolina; Death 1800);
(ii.) Benjamin Andrews (Birth 1740 Virginia; Death 14 MAR 1834 Madison, Alabama);
(iii.) Ann Nancy Andrews (1742–1748). Ann married Benjamin Bugg, a patriots of the American Revolution having provided supplies.
Several children were born to Benjamin and Nancy: Elizabeth (Pinkston), Rebecca (Young), Ephraim M., Polly (Young), Lucy (Kyle), Sally, and Patsy Bugg. Records dated 1810 document that Benjamin had 107 acres at Overalls Creek.
Nancy and her husband migrated to Williamson County, Tennessee where they were among the earliest settlers. Nancy husband and her brother Knacy were appointed administrators of Nancy's father's estate, however, Benjamin Bugg died before the will could be probated. Records indicate that Nancy was able to keep the largest portion of her husband's assets. Her son, Ephraim M. Bugg, by agreeing to maintain a Negro woman and four children for a specified period, received the second largest. Records dated 1813 indicate that Ephraim also received his father's 107 acres at Overalls Cr. "by deed."
(iv). Alexander Andrews (1740–____);
(v.) Sally Andrews (1740–____);
(vi.) Elizabeth Hardaway Andrews (1758 Virginia-1818 Williamson, Tennessee- married William Young(1750-____)) and they had the following children: Rebecca Young (1775 Franklin, Tennessee - 9 JAN 1830 Prospect, Giles County, Tennessee); Nancy Young (29 MAR 1781 Varina, Henrico, Virginia - 28 DEC 1837 Union, Arkansas) and William Young. Jr. (25 MAR 1783 Virginia - 24 SEP 1862 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee). On 12 Mar 1809 in Williamson Co., Tennessee, William Young, Jr. married Rebecca Bugg (22 JAN 1793 Virginia - 27 JUN 1853 Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee and they had the following children: David Young (1809–1879); Nancy Young (1811–1862); Martha J Young (1818–1896); Sarah Ann Young (1820–1901); Lucy Jane Young (1822–1890); Mildred H Young (1826–1870); Benjamin W Young (1828–1862) and Mary L Young (____–1840).
(vii.) Ephraim Andrews Birth 1757 Mecklenburg, Virginia - Death 1809 Hawkins, Tennessee);
(vii.) Knacy Howard Andrews (1755–1830);
(viii.) George Andrews (Birth 06 MAY 1755 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 1821 Lunenburg, Virginia);
(ix.) Nancy Andrews (Birth 1756 Mecklenburg, Virginia; Death 24 SEP 1811 Williamson, Tennessee);
(x.) Stacy Andrews (1756-24 SEP 1811 Ebony, Brunswick, Virginia);
(xi.) Thomas Andrews (1758–1832); and
(xii.) Peter ANDREWS (1770–1836)
Patriot records and a Bristol Parish register concur on Ephraim's date of birth being February 4th, 1720. Baptism records note he was born on February 4th and baptized September 1st, 1721.
In 1740 in Virginia, Ephraim Andrews married Ann Hardaway Loche. According to his will they had at least six children: George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy. The children were born during the time leading to the American Revolution.
Ephriam Andrews, born in Prince George County, 2-4-1721, the son of William and Avis Andrews, lived many years in Mecklenburg County. His daughter Ann married Benjamin Bugg 9-13-1785 in Mecklenburg County. The exact relationship between this Ephriam and (2) Varney Andrews and his brother (2) Ephriam cannot be determined. That they were closely related cannot be in doubt, because the public records clearly show that this Ephriam and Varney's father were born in the same vicinity in Prince George County and were closely associated in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg Counties. (Chapter I, Rev. (1963) clarifies the relationship.)
July 12, 1750, William Andrews received a land patent for 1400 acres in Lunenburg County, Virginia (Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215). Ephraim and brothers resided in the same. Tithes recorded in 1748, in Lunenburg Co. Virginia indicate William Andrews [Jr.], Richard Andrews, and Ephraim Andrews lived relatively near each other. His father originally patented land on the South side of the Meherrin River in 1750 with ownership transferred to his sons as noted in a deed from William Andrews [Sr.] to son Ephraim Andrews in 1769, in William Andrews 1770 Dinwiddie will, and again in a 1771 deed from William Andrews to John Andrews, another son.
Ephraim Andrews is a documented Patriot of the American Revolution who migrated to Tennessee after the war. DAR notes his Patriotic service as providing supplies and serving as a juror.
By 1805, Ephraim Andrews, Sr. was on the tax rolls in Williamson County, Tennessee. Son Knacy Andrews and son-in-law, Benjamin Bugg, husband of Ann Nancy Andrews, were listed in the same tax record, as was John Andrews, Ephraim's brother.
Ephraim died in 1808, in Williamson County, Tennessee. His wife died in 1820.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of
Ephraim Andrews – Williamson County, TN – July 18, 1807
In the name of God, amen. I, Ephraim Andrews of Williamson County do appoint
and ordain this to be my last will and testament.
Item; I lend to my beloved wife, Ann Andrews, the whole of my estate, both real and personal during her life or widowhood.
Item; And all the rest of my estate both real and personal after my wife's decease or widowhood, I desire should be equally divided amongst my six children, to wit; George, Knacy H., Ephraim, Stacy, Elizabeth and
Nancy, with the following exceptions to wit;
Item; I give and bequeath to my beloved wife the sum of six hundred and eighty two dollars, to be disposed of as she may think proper.
Item; I give and bequeath to my son Knacy Andrews a tract of land containing one hundred acres joining Benjamin Buggs line, running on his own line for (compliment?).
Item; I give to son Ephraim Andrews the one half of the tract of land I now live on.
Item; I lend to my daughter, Elizabeth Young, the other half of the land that I now live on, joining 73 acres and (Beggers?) line.
Item; My will and desire is that (Pat, Vine & Nelson?) with their increase and whatsoever part of my estate or the produce of it as may fall to the share of my daughter Elizabeth, then to remain in the hands of my Executors, hereafter named, as long as her present husband shall live,and at his death, her part of my estate is to be delivered by them to her, or in case of her dying before him, my executors are hereby required and empowered to divide her part of my estate equally among such children as she may leave, except Rebeckah Kyle, to which my desire is that she may have but one dollar.
Item; I give and bequeath to my Grandson Howard Young the sum of ten pounds cash to be laid out for him at the descretion of my executors, after
my wife's decease.
Item. My will and desire is that the price with the hire of one negro fellow named Tom that is now in the possession of George Andrews and William Drumwright, shall be taken out of their part of the estate, and the two hundred dollars that George Andrews paid the said Drumwright for Tom is to be subtracted out of the said Drumwright's part of said negro.
Lastly, I appoint my beloved wife Ann, my son Knacy, and Benjamin Bugg to execute this, my last will and testament. In witness, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of July, one thousand,eight hundred and seven. Signed and sealed and pronounced by the testator as his last will and testament, in presence of each other have subscribed our names:
Test Signed,
Miles Malone Ephraim Andrews
William Baring his mark X
2. George Andrews (1/14/1722 Henrico, VA -____). George married Mark Walker and Ruth Vaughn.
3. Winifred Andrews (6/1/1724 Henrico, VA - 9/16/1724 Henrico, VA)
4. Abraham Andrews (1725 Henrico, VA-7/16/1799 Lunenburg, VA). [March 14, 1761, Dinwiddie Co. - Gray Briggs acquired 878 ac. on both sides of Ledbetter Cr. adj. to ... Abram Andrews ... & William Andrews]Abraham's sons were Peter Andrews, Abraham Andrews, Jr. and Benjamin Andrews.
5. William A. Andrews (5/13/1726 Henrico, VA - 1772)
6. Avis Andrews (12/7/1727 Henrco, VA - 1779)
7. John Andrews (7/7/1729 Henrico VA - 1817)
8. Luciana Andrews (9/7/1731 Henrico, VA - 3/12/1810 Lunenburg, VA)
9. Mark Andrews (1735 Henrico County, VA-12/20/1820 Williamson County, TN) [There are additional memorials for Mark and Mark.] Mark Andrews' daughter, Zilpha Andrews Murrell, was the mother of the notorious outlaw John Andrews Murrell. Mark married Winifred Lyell (1738–1827) and they had the following children:
---- John Andrews Sr (4/41764–7/7/1840 Bethesda, TN)
---- George Stanfield ANDREWS (7/6/1765–7/4/1842 Williamson Co., TN)
---- Polly Andrews Dean (5/19/1767–2/26/1851 Smith, TN)
---- Ephraim Beverly ANDREWS 2/28/1769–8/24/1834 Williamson Co., TN), who on October 8, 1797 in Kentucky married Ann Hardaway Locke. Their daughter is Caroline Andrews. Their son, Ephrain Frederick Andrews married Sarah Jane Bizzell, who has sons Armstrong Andrews and Thomas Armstrong Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Stith Hardaway Andrews married Mariah Locke and they had a son Brockenbrough Andrews. Ephraim and Ann's son Mark Montgomery Andrews had a daughter Sarah Ann Gertrude Andrews.
---- Mary Ann Andrews (1770–7/1849 Williamson County, TN)
---- Leannah Andrews (1772–1849)
---- Lydia Andrews Matthews (1773–2/1852 Williamson County, TN)
---- Zilphia Andrews Murrell (1785–1838)
Zilphia married Jeffrey Murrell (1738-11/25/1824) and their son is John Andrews Murrell, the infamous bandit of Williamson County, Tennessee. The following is about John Andrews Murrell's wife:
THE PULASKI CITIZEN
March 26, 1885
The Widow of Jno. A. Murrell.
"The widow of the bandit, John Andrews Murrell, is a resident of the Henderson section of Chester County. She is a kind, amiable old lady and is highly respected in the neighborhood." - Lexington Progress
From a personal acquaintance with the lady above mentioned, we are prepared to indorse as a truth the statement of the Progress. She is, indeed, a woman possessing in an eminent degree the qualities attributed. The writer has had many conversations with her, but in no instance did she ever refer to her husband or his notorious deeds. On that subject she has ever remained silent, and every effort to get her to speak of him or his deeds fail. It is believed that she possesses important papers concerning the life of her husband, and may, sometime in the near future, place them in the hands of some trusted person as data for a truthful history of the man whose deeds are memorable in the history and tradition of this section.
Mrs. Jno. A. Murrell is a rapid talker, and has a very retentive memory from which she produces many interesting incidents of more than half a century ago which are interwoven in our local and state history. Her descendants are living principally in Chester and Hardeman counties and are all good citizens. She has no permanent home, but lives among her children and other relatives. After Murrell's death she married a second time to Mr. Bland, who died several years ago. Time has whitened her locks and furrowed her cheek, but upon the aged countenance clusters the light of a benignant soul. Despite age, her eyes retain their sight, and when in animated conversation they sparkle with as much brilliancy as those of youth. We do not know her exact age, but she is at least an octogenarian. Full of life, energy, yielding not to the pressure of years, this kind old lady moves toward the evening horizon of life, affable, generous and unostentatious. - Tribune and Sun.
Zilphia and Jeffrey also had the following additional children: William Stitch MURRELL (1798–1867); Ann Elizabeth MURRELL (1800–____); James Henry MURRELL (1802–1854); Louisa Stanfield MURRELL (1808–____); Judette C MURRELL (1810–____); Leanna MURRELL (1812–1825); Mary Elizabeth MURRELL (1813–1845 Surgoinsville, Hawkins Co., TN) and Jeffrey George MURRELL (1814–____).
10. Thomas Andrews (1740 Dinwiddie County, VA - 1783 Lancaster County, S.C.). Thomas married Francis (1745 Virginia – ____ Virginia), and they had the following children:
(I.) Ezekial S Andrews (1766 Surry, Virginia –1857 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(ii.) Howell Andrews (1772 Surry, Virginia –1839 Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
(iii.) Terrell Andrews (1775 Surry, Virginia –1839 Surry, Virginia)
(iv.) Roland Andrews (1780 Virginia –1819)
(v.) Rebecca Andrews (1782 South Carolina - JUN 1871 White Plain, Alabama). In 1805 in Laurens, South Carolina, Rebecca married David Wright (15 APR 1782 Laurens, South Carolina - 16 AUG 1867 Calhoun, Alabama) and they had the following children: George Clinton Wright (24 NOV 1810 Laurens, South Carolina - 28 JAN 1890 Talladega, Alabama); William Wright (1813 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 25 SEP 1889 Neshoba, Mississippi); John A Wright (1821 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 1870 Etowah, Alabama); David A Wright (8 MAY 1825 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 21 OCT 1904 Calhoun, Alabama); Martha J Wright (NOV 1828 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 29 DEC 1908 Limestone, Limestone, Texas) and James C Wright (10 DEC 1830 Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina - 13 SEP 1909 Calhoun, Alabama)
Dinwiddie County, Virginia (the location of William A. Andrews, Sr.'s home) was formed in 1752 from Prince George County, Virginia, and is located southwest of Petersburg. When settled during the colonial era, this area was known as Southside. All of the early Courthouse records were lost during the Civil War. Chesterfield County, beginning where, and extending to the north of where Thomas, the father of William Sr., lived on his 396 acre plantation, was formed in 1749 from parts of Henrico County and its borders are primarily defined by the James River to the north and the Appomattox River to the south.
Most of William and Avis's children moved to the area of Mecklenburg/Lunenburg, and were living on the land he patented in 1750. Abraham not only inherited 136 of the 400 acre patent, but bought an additional 400 acres on or near Beaver Pond Creek. The three main people living near each other, and on this creek were John (Winifred) Granger, Abraham Andrews, and Peter Andrews. (Luciana (Lucy) Andrews was married to Peter Andrews. Peter Andrews was the son of John Andrews of Chesterfield Co.)
THE ANDREWS FAMILY OF VIRGINIA, TENNESSEE, MISSOURI AND BEYOND, by Grace l. (Andrews) Maglione, 1990, page 4:
William is mentioned in his father Thomas' will: "To my son, William, 1 shilling."
William A. Andrews, Jr. witnessed with his brother Richard the will of James Vaughn on July 20, 1740, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, recorded July 3, 1750. Lunenburg Deed Books 1& 2, 1746-1752, page 484. (June Bank Evans. Bryn Ffyliaid Publications, New Orleans, n.d.) Info received from Eric Newson 10/94.
Curiously, four children from two different Bowen families and two different Andrews families were all baptised on the same date in Bristol Parish. But no children from other families were baptised on that date with them - only Andrews children and Bowen children. A family affair? Ephraim, son of Robert and Avis Bowen, David, son of William and Amy Bowen, Luciana, daughter of William and Avis Andrews, and Pheboe daughter of Richard and Mary Andrews were all baptised on July 30, 1732.
LAND RECORDS:
William's father Thomas' land grant of 396 acre in Henrico County actually became part of Chesterfield County when Chesterfield was cut off from Henrico. It is across the river from Petersburg, on the north side of the Appomattox River.
William Andrews may have held land in Dinwiddie County as early as 1710 or 1715. (Chesterfield Co where William Andrews' siblings left their later records was only a few miles northwest.) There is reason to believe that William Andrews (Sr)'s home was in Prince George Co (later Dinwiddie Co) before 1722 although he patented additional land in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg (400 and 1,400 acres respectively). William Andrews (Sr) is also known to have owned land near Picture Branch in Dinwiddie County adjoining land surveyed for David Wells in Dinwiddie on 16 Nov 1758. [Picture Branch runs under, and northeast and southwest of Interstate 85, about 15 miles southwest of Petersburg. It has its confluence with Hatcher Run a little over a 1/2 mile southwest of I-85.]
A Hamlin patent contains the phrase "to William Andrews corner of his old land" implying that William Andrews held a piece of old land and a piece of new land in Dinwiddie County. Since there are several Andrews lines mentioned in the other patents that can't be found in the 1728 Andrews patent, it appears likely that William Andrews did own another piece of land for which we have no record.
Since quite a few years often passed between the time that land was first surveyed for a patent and the patent was finally granted, it's possible that William Andrews Sr was living on this Picture Branch land well before 1728. Could this be where he was living at the time that the records for his children were entered in the Bristol Parish register between 1721 and 1732?
Dinwiddie Land -
Patent granted to William Andrews of Prince George County 28 Sept 1728 100 acres lying and being in the fork of Wallis's Creek in the county aforesaid. Beginning at the mouth of Rockey Branch thereof thence up the Rockey Branch as it meanders to a corner several trees choped inwards thence west one hundred and sixty poles to a corner between several trees choped inwards by the side of a pond thence north eighty six poles to a pine in Wallis's Creek thence down Wallis's Creek as it meanders to the beginning. Patents 13, p 428, 429 [The mouth of Rocky Branch is less than a half mile to the northwest of I-85, between I-85 and Highway 1 to the northwest, about 2 1/2 miles west and slightly south of Petersburg National Battlefield (Fort Grigg).]
November 16th 1758
Survey'd for David Wells of the County of Dinwiddie one hundred forty six and an half acres of land lying on the North side the Picture Branch in the said county, Bounded as follows (David Wells never received a grant for this land):
Viz. Beginning at a corner pine on the said branch at A and running along Abraham Wells's line.
From A to B North 48 1/2 east 165 poles to his corner on Wm Hamlin's line
B - C East 94 poles along the sd Hamlin's & Wm Andrews's Lines to the sd Andrews's Corner in a Slash
C - D South 28 West 77 1/2 poles along the said Andrews's line to his Corner at pointers
D - E East 13 1/2 South 26 poles along another of the said Andrews's lines to his corner on Abraham Wells's line, Then on his Line
E - F South 33 West 122 1/2 Poles to John Petersons corner, Then on his Line
F - G West 4 North 44 Poles to the Picture Branch
G - A Up the said Branch as it meanders to the Beginning.
This land was off of Butterwood Rd. in Dinwiddie Co. just South of Petersburg, VA. 460 west.
Mecklenburg County Land -
July 12, 1750. William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres, Meherrin River and Beaverpond Creek, Book 30, pg. 159; 1400 acres south side Meherrin River, Vaughn & Brodnax, Book 30, pg. 215. Lunenburg Co., VA Pand Patents, 1746-1916.
That Lunenburg Co land was described in a patent to William "Anders":
William Anders 12 July 1750 400 acres in Lunenburg Co on the Meherrin River. Beginning on the river bank thence new lines north one hundred and sixty two poles to three pines south eighty five degrees east two hundred and sixty eight poles to a Spanish oak on Beaver Pond Creek thence down the same as it meanders to a poplar on the same thence [?] south one hundred and thirty four poles to a white oak on the bank of the river aforesaid thence up the same as it meanders to the first station. Patents 30, p 159
Patent granted to William Anders 12 July 1750 1400 acres Lunenburg Co ... south side Meherrin River ... beginning at Vaughan's corner beech on the said river along his line south forty degrees west two hundred poles to a black jack thence (new?) lines south sixty poles to a small hiccory south forty degrees west twelve poles to Arnold's corner black jack still a new line south eighty degrees west four hundred and fourteen poles to two Spanish oaks on the Timbertree branch thence down the same as it meanders to Brodnax's corner white oak thence along his line west one hundred and eighty four poles to his corner red oak thence a new line north three hundred and twenty two poles to a (sorrell?) tree on the bank of the river aforesaid and thence down the same as it meanders to the first station ... Patents 30, p 215, 216
Vaughan's corner beech is referring to the John Watson patent that had been purchased by James Vaughan Jr.
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL 400 ACRE PATENT:
Land Grant to William Anders (Andrews) 400 acres on North side of Meherrin River Lunenburgh County
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith Ye to all whom these Presents shall come, Greetings. Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Shillings of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have Given, Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents of us our Heirs and Successors do Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of land containing four hundred acres, lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the North side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at a white Oak on the River bank thence new line North one hundred and sixty two Poles to three Pines, South eighty five Degrees East two hundred and sixty two Poles to a Spanish Oak on Beaver Pond Creek, thence down the creek as it meanders to a Poplar on the same, Thence South one hundred and thirty four Poles to a white Oak on the bank of the River aforesaid, and thence up the River to the first Station. With all Woods, Underwoods, Swamps, Marshes, Lowgrounds, Meadows and Feedings and his due share of all Veins, Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the Bounds afore said and being Part of the said Quantity of four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers, Waters and Watercourses therein contained Together with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in any way appertaining. To have, hold and possess and enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all other aforesaid Granted Premises and every part thereof with their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and assigns forever To be held of us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and common Soccage and not in Capite or Knight's service. Yielding and paying unto Us or Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres of Land and proportionally for a lesser or greater quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one shilling to be paid yearly upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the date of these Presents. Provided always that if anytime within three years of the said rent shall be in arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs and assigns do not within the space of three Years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract aforementioned, Then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful to and for Us, our Heirs and Successors to grant the same as our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these our Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trustyand beloved Thomas Lee, Esq. President of our Council and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the twelfth day of July one thousand seven hundred and fifty in the twenty fourth year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
AND THE ORIGINAL 1,400 ACRE PATENT:
William Andrews Land Patent 1400 Acres, Lunenburg County Patent Book 30, Page 215, 12 July 1750
George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland, King defender of the Faith, Ye to all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting, Know Ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in considerations, but more Especially for and in consideration of the sum of Five Pounds of good and lawful money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, we have Given, Granted and confirmed and by these presents for Us our Heirs and Successors Give, Grant and Confirm unto William Anders one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one thousand four hundred acres lying and being in the County of Lunenburgh on the South side of Meherrin River and bounded as followeth, to wit: Beginning at Vaughan's corner Beech on the said River Thence along his line South forty Degrees West two hundred Poles to a black Jack Thence new line South sixty Poles to a small Hickory, South forty Degrees West twelve Poles to Arnold's corner Black Jack with a new line South eighty Degrees West four hundred and fourteen Poles to two Spanish Oaks on Timbertree Branch Thence down the same as it meanders to Broadnax's corner White oak, thence along his line one hundred and eighty four Poles to his corner Red oak, thence new line North three hundred and twenty two Poles to a Sorrell tree on the bank of the River aforesaid, thence down the River as it Meanders to the first Station. With all Woods Underwoods Swamps Marshes Meadows Feedings and his due share of all Veins Mines and Quarries as well discovered as not discovered within the bounds aforesaid and being part of the said quantity of one thousand four hundred acres of Land and the Rivers Waters Watercourses therein confirmed with the Privileges of Hunting, Hawking, Fishing, Fowling, and all other Profits Commodities and Hereditaments whatsoever to them or anywise appertaining . To Have Hold Possess and Enjoy the said Tract or Parcel of Land and all the other afore Granted Premises with part thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said William Anders and to his Heirs and Assigns forever, to be held for Us our Heirs and Successors as of our Manner of East Greenwich in the County of Kent in free and Common Soccage and not in Capite or by Knight's Service. Yielding and Paying unto Us, our Heirs and Successors for every fifty Acres or proportionately for lessor or greater Quantity than fifty acres the Fee Rent of one Shilling yearly to be paid upon the Feast of Saint Michael the Arch Angel and also cultivating and improving three acres part of every fifty acres of the Tract above mentioned within three years after the Date of these Presents. Provided always that if three years of the Fee Rent shall at any time be in Arrears and unpaid or if the said William Anders his heirs or Assigns do not within the Space of three years next coming after the date of these Presents cultivate and improve three acres part of every fifty of the Tract above mentioned, then the Estate hereby Granted shall Cease and be Utterly Determined and thereafter it shall and may be lawful for Us our Heirs and Successors to grant the same Land and Premises with the appurtenances unto such Person of Persons as we our Heirs and Successors shall think fit. In Witness thereof we have caused these Letters Patent to be made. Witness our Trusty and Welbeloved Thomas Lee, Esq, President of our Colony and Commander in Chief at Williamsburgh under the Seal of our said Colony the Twelfth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and fifty, in the twenty fourth Year of our Reign. Thomas Lee, P.
Note: Thomas Lee was President of the Council during the absence of William Gooch, deputy to
the Earl of Albemarle, from September 4, 1749 until his death in office in November of 1750.
SUBSEQUENT LAND TRANSFERS:
Willard Hazelwood said that Benjamin Andrews sold to Varney Andrews, Sr., the father of Jones Andrews, a part of William A. Andrews' 1400 acres around the graveyard where William Oliver Andrews is buried. The 400 acre patent on the north side of the Meherrin was split between two of William A. Andrews, Sr. daughters, one who married an Andrews, one who married a Grainger, and his son, Abraham Andrews, who is Willard's 4X GGF., one got 134 acres, the other two 133 acres and Willard owns about 30 acres of his 4x GGF tract.
Feb. 14, 1769. William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to his son, Ephraim Andrews of St. James Parish, Mecklenburg Co., VA for maintenance of his family, 280 acres on south side of Meherrin River bounded by Broadnax, new lines, the old line, Tomerbrie Branch on Broadnax line.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: William Parker, Samuel Whitworth, Robert Blake.
(NOTE: Below, William, husband of Avis, is selling land to their son, John. Their other sons were witnesses.)
Oct. 31, 1771. From William Andrews of Dinwiddie County, VA to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pounds, 280 acres in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on McDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed: William (X) Andrews
Witnesses: Richard Jones, Abram (X) Andrews, Ephraim (X) Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
WILL OF WILLIAM ANDREWS, Dinwiddie Co., VA, May 22, 1770:
(1) To Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, deceased, one fourth part of 280 acres of land whereon she now lives during her natural life, then to her son, Ephraim. Balance of land (3/4 of 280 acres) to be shared between her three sons, David, William and Varney.
(2) To my son, John Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(3) To my son, Thomas Andrews, 280 acres of land in Macklinberg Co.
(4) To my daughter, Winnifred Granger, 135 acres of land.
(5) To my son, Abram Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(6) To my daughter, Lucy Andrews, 133 acres of land.
(7) To my loving wife, Avis, the upper part of my tract, and I bequeath to her my negro woman, Nell, for her natural life, then to my son, Ephraim.
(8)Whereas my negro woman, Nell, is now with child, it is my will that the child soon to be born be and belong to my grandson, David Andrews.
(9) I give unto my son Rhd, one negro girl named Jean. To my son John, negro named Seeley. To son Abram, negro boy named Nat.
(10)To daughter, Avis, bed and furniture -----cow and calf.
(11)To son, Mark Andrews, 2 negros Henry and Deeds, to him all rest residue of my estate not heretofore given.
Signed: William Andrews (his mark).
Witnesses: Gran Briggs, James Be___, John Rober__.
Copy of will on file in the Virginia State Archives, Richmond, VA.
Note: 1770. Last Will and Testament, Dinwiddie Co. From Acc. 25828 Andrews Personal Papers, Library of Virginia
In the name of God, Amen. I William Andrews of the Parish of Bristol and County of Dinwiddie Being of perfect Mind and Memory thanks be to Almighty God, Do make and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following.....
Imprimis: I confirm and Resign My Soul to God Asking pardon and Remission of my Sins Through the Mercy ? And meditation of my Blessed Savior Christ and My Body to the Earth to be decently Interned by my Executor Hereafter mentioned.
Item: I give and devise unto Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, Deceased, one fourth part of two hundred and eighty acres of Land whereon she now lives adjoining the plantation for and during the term of her natural life and after her decease to her son Ephraim and his Heirs forever. The residue of the Tract of Land I give and devise to be equally divided share and share alike between her three sons, David, William and Varney, their heirs and assigns for ever. But if the said Anne should not in cline to live on the said plantation or should rent it out in either case it is my Will and Desire that my grandson Ephraim have the said land immediately there upon to Hold to Him his Heirs and Assigns forever as aforesaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son John Andrews and to his Heirs and Assigns forever two hundred and eighty acres of Land part of my Tract of Land laid off joining his plantation, being a northern part of my said tract of land in Mecklenburg County afore said.
Item: I give and Devise unto my son Thomas Andrews and to his Heirs forever, two hundred and eighty acres of Land said of joining his plantation, Being another part of my said Tract of Land in Mecklenburg County aforeaid.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Winiford Granger one hundred and thirty five acres of land lying on the North side of Meherrin River at the Lower part of my Land there being the Land whereon she now lives which said Land I give to her and her Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abraham Andrews one hundred and thirty three acres of Land on the North side of Meherrin River in the middle of my Land thereto to him the said Abraham his Heirs and Assigns for ever.
Item: I give and Devise unto my Daughter Lucy Andrews the Remainder part of my land lying on the North side of Meherrin River the aforesaid containing by Estimation one hundred and thirty-three acres more or less lying at the upper part of my said Tract.
Item: I give and Bequeath to my Loving wife Avis Andrews my Negro woman Nell for and during her Natural Life and after my said wife decease I give my said Negro Nell to my son Ephraim Andrews and his Heirs and Assigns forever and I also give my said wife a feather bed and furniture which is called Hers and as much of my stock as she chooses or thinks herself to (page faded out).....
Item: Whereas my said Negro woman Nell is now with Child it is my will and desire that the Child so to be born be and belong to my grandson David Andrews to him his Heirs and assigns forever.
Item: Whatsoever Debts may be due and owing to me at the time of my decese I give the profit and benefitto my beloved wife aforesaid during her life and after her decease to be equally divided among my sons and daughters that may be then living share and share alike.
Item: I give unto my son Richard Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever one Negro girl named Jean.
Item: I give unto my son John Andrews one Negro girl named Seikey to him and his assigns forever.
Item: I give unto my son Thomas Andrews one Negro girl named Sukey to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Abram Andrews one Negro boy named Natt (Hall?) to him and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Daughter Avis a bed and furniture that is called hers, a cow and calf, and to have her choice of two (Ewes of the lined out) of the Best knives ( ? )and a wheel and cards (candle?).
Item: I give unto my son Mark Andrews two Negro men called Heanary and Dick to Him and his Heirs forever..........I also give unto my son Mark Andrews and to his Heirs and assigns forever all the rest and residue of my Estate of what nature kind or quality whatsover not herein before given away consisting of Stocks of Horses, hogs, cattle working tools, sheep, household furniture, etc.
Lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said son Mark Andrews sole Executor of this my Last will and Testament, hereby revoking all and every will or wills heretofore by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fix my Seal on this 22 day of May 1770.
Signed Sealed (unable to read rest of that line) By the said William Andrews to be His Last Will in the presence of his wife and subscribing witnesses at His request.
his
William X Andrews
mark
Gray Briggs William (mark) Andrews James Boisseau
Descendants mentioned in William Sr.'s will, written May 22, 1770, were: his loving wife Avis, Ann Brooks, widow of William Andrews, and his grandsons Varney, David, William & Ephraim; and children: John; Thomas; Winifred Granger; Richard; Ephraim, Abram; Lucy; Avis; & Mark.
Not mentioned in the will, but indicated as sons in two 1767 Mecklenburg Co, VA deeds by William Andrews, who patented the land, were Lazez (later named in a James Cooper to Abram Andrews deed as Eleazor) & Rowland.
The will of William Andrews of Dinwiddie Co. must have been probated after Oct 31, 1771 since the deed below seems to be for the same land that William's will left to son John.
Oct. 31, 1771 from William Andrews of Dinwiddie County to John Andrews of Mecklenburg for 200 pds 280 a. in Mecklenburg, bounded by Andrews old line on MacDaniel's line, Vaughn, Atkinson, a new line between Ephraim Andrews
and John Andrews, William Andrews, Thomas Andrews.
Signed William X Andrews.
Wit: Richard Jones, Abram X Andrews, Ephraim X Andrews, David Brooks, George Andrews.
Rec: Dec. 9,1771. (Deed Book 3, p. 272. Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Deeds, 1765-1771
Willard Hazlewood:
The County of Mecklenburg expropriated 1 acre from the 1,400 acres belonging to William Andrews, Sr. John Brooks was then allowed to build a mill on this one acre tract. A dam on the Meherrin River stands today. John Brooks may be the father of Ann Brooks who married Varney Andrews, Father, William A. Andrews, Jr.
LUNENBURG COUNTY ORDER BOOK 11, PAGE 19:
An Inquisition of John Brooks Mill returned and Ordered to be Recorded which is as follows to wit, Lunenburgh Sct Inquisition Indented taken in the County aforesaid the twenty third day of July one thousand seven hundred and sixty four before me, Mathew Marable Sheriff of the said County by Virtue of an Order of Court to me directed and to this Inquistion Annexed and by the Oaths of David Garland, James Davis, Thomas Moody, William Allen, James Arnold, Ephriam Andrews, James Williams, Henry Gill, Allen Gentry, Edward Jackson, John Hight, and Trunch Haggard good and Lawfull Men of my Bailiwick who being charged and sworn upon their Oaths do say that they have valued one Acre of Land being the property of William Andrews, Adjoining & being opposite to where John Brooks intends to build a Water Grist Mill over the Waters of Meherrin River to Forty Shillings Curr. money and that they the sd Jurors do also find that the overflowing of the Water caused by the Building the said Mill will damage no person whatever. In Testimony whereof as well I the sd Sheriff as the Jurors aforesaid have severally set our hands and Seals the day & year above Written.
David Garland (Seal)
his
James I Davis (Seal)
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Thos Moody (Seal)
James Arnold (Seal)
his
Ephriam E Andrews (Seal)
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James Williams (Seal)
Henry Gill (Seal)
Matthew Marable, Sh (Seal)
Allen A. Gentry (Seal)
Edward E Jackson (Seal)
John Hight (Seal)
Trunch Haggard (Seal)
Whereupon leave is granted the said John Brooks to build the same accordingly.
From Andrew Egan:
Willard Hazelwood insists that William Andrews and Avis are buried across the river from the Harris Cemetery], but there is no evidence of this... the house and cemetery were most likely for William 's son William (as noted in Sr's will) and William and Avis would have been buried on their land in Dinwiddie... even that burial location is an assumption based on tradition
Gravesite Details
CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND AVIS: 1. Ephraim Andrews (2/4/1721 Henrico, VA - 1808 Williamson County, TN). In 1740 in Virginia he married Ann Hardaway Loche (Birth 1720 Virgin
Family Members
Siblings
Children
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Ephraim Andrews
1720–1808
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Abraham Andrews
1721–1799
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George Andrews
1722 – unknown
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Winnifred Andrews Granger
1724 – unknown
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William A. Andrews
1726–1772
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Avis Andrews
1727–1779
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John Andrews
1729–1817
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Luciana Andrews Brooks
1731 – unknown
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Mark Andrews
1733–1820
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Thomas Andrews
1740–1783
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Mark Andrews
1740–1820
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Rowland Andrews
1745 – unknown
