John Asher, Jr. was born ca. 1720, and died on Jun 18, 1798 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
He married Nellie Waller ca. 1738. His second wife was Elizabeth Coosenbury. She died before Jun 9, 1818.
He resided in St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia.
John Asher from Culpeper County, Virginia, is listed in Virginia Tax Payers 1782-87 by Augusta B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, with "2 poll, 5 slaves."
He is listed in the Culpeper County, VA Personal Property tax list for 1782 and 1783. The Sons of the American Revolution lists him as a patriot of the Revolutionary War, since those taxes went to defray the costs of that war. Larry Patrick Cornwell, SAR member 138085, claims him as one of his patriot ancestors.
He wrote his will on Sep 28, 1796, and it was proved Jun 18, 1798. (Culpeper Co, Va Will Book D, pp 217-218) It stated:
"In the name of God Amen. I John Asher of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Mark, being of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
"First and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God. As to my worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath in the following manner.
"Item. I lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth One hundred acres of the land whereon I now live to be so laid out at the South end of my tract that it shall include my present dwelling house, One negro boy named Bartlett, one horse, two cattle (of the average value of my others), One half of my present stock of hogs (for the support of my five youngest children), two beds and furniture and the remainder of household goods (except the balance of my beds) for and during her widowhood or natural life and at her decease to be disposed of by my Executors as is hereafter directed for the disposition of my other property.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my son William Asher heirs my best wishes for their happiness and prosperity and no more, he having received in his lifetime an equivalent to my other children's proportion of what I now possess.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my children hereafter named Viz. Mary Branham, Sarah Trussell, Susanna Trussell, Rachel Kenard, Mildred Briant, Nelly Asher's son Waller Asher, Charles Asher, Lilly Briant, Nancey Mitchell, Frances Asher, John Asher, William Asher, (by my second wife), Elizabeth Asher, Rebecca Asher and Nerraway Asher, and their heirs forever all my Estate both real and personal to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns as soon as may conveniently be after my decease (except that part of my estate lent to my wife) which is to be disposed of in like manner at her death.
"Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends George Kenard, Reuben Porch Mitchell, and my son Charles Asher Executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former will or wills by me made. In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of September in the year of our lord 1796.
"Signed, Sealed, and acknowledged In presence of R. Latham Jr., James Garriott, Thomas Chisham. The words one negro Boy named Bartlett" was interlined before signed.
"his direction John Asher (Sr) of acknowledgement."
His inventory was recorded in Will Book D, pp 221-222:
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1798
"This Last Will and testament of John Asher dec'd was exhibited to the Court by Reuben Porch Mitchell two of the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of Robert Latham, Jr., James Garriott and Thomas Chisham, witnesses thereto, and Ordered to be Recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form, they having made oath thereto and given bond and security according to law. George Kenard the other Executor named in said Will came into Court and refused to take upon himself the burthen of the Execution thereof. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk."
"In Obedience to an Order of the County Court of Culpeper bearing date the day of 1798, we the subscribers therein named have this day appraised and hereto annexed a true and perfect Inventory of all the goods and chattels of John Asher dec'd which were presented to us. Viz. -
"Negro Hannah 50 dollars, Negro Harry about 16 years of age 250 dollars, Negro Sally about 14 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Bartlett about 12 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Jinny about 10 years of age 133 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, Negro Thomas about 8 years of age 150 dollars, Negro Mildred about 5 years of age 100 dollars, and Negro Armistead about 1 year of age 60 dollars.
"Bay mare with a blazed face about 7 old 40 dollars, Bay mare with her Sorrel Colt (very old) 20 dollars, Black cow with white back and face and her calf 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brindled cow and Calf 20 dollars, Black cow without horns and yearling and bell 23 dollars, Red pied cow and yearling 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brown Cow 13 dollars 33 1/3 cents, Six Sheep 16 dollars.
"One Bed Bedstead and furniture 20 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 25 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 10 dollars, 1 Blue Chest 3 dollars, One plain Chest 1 dollar, 1 pine table and one walnut 1 dollar, 1 old Chest 50 Cts, One mare's saddle 5 dollars, 3 narrow axes 3 dollars, One Cooper's axe 1 dollar, 5 Culling hoes 1 dollar 66 2/3 cents, one frace 50 cents, 2 Augers 8 1/3 cents, One wedge 25 cents, 2 Ploughs, Stocks and Clevis Irons 3 dollars, 1 Cross Cut saw 1 dollar, One hand saw 50 cents, 1 jool adze 75 cents, 1 bell 50 cents.
"One loom 3 dollars, 1 Slay 50 cents, One Cotton wheel 2 dollars, 1 pewter dish, 6 plates and two Carow 5 dollars, 1 Iron poll and dutch oven 2 dollars, 1 Iron Ladle, spoon and griddle 1 dollar, 2 flat irons 50 cents. Total: 1384 dollars and 75 cents.
"Witness our hands this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord 1798. Rt. Latham, Jr., Robt. B. Long, John Wallis.
"At a Court Continued and held for Culpeper County the 17th day of July 1798.
"This Inventory of the Estate of John Asher dec'd was returned into Court and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk." (Culpeper Co. Will Book D, pp 221-222)
In John Asher's Account of Sales recorded in Culpeper County on Oct 5, 1798, it is recorded who bought the property and for how much. Prices were generally higher than the appraisal. Charles Asher bought Negro Harry for 300 dollars and 16 2/3 cents, Reuben P. Mitchell bought Negro Sally for 263 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, George Kinnard bought Negro Jinney for 192 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, John F. Slaughter bought Negro Thomas for 215 dollars, and Guy Bryant bought a Negro Woman & Child for 100 dollars and 16 1/3 cents.
In John Asher's Executors' Account recorded in Culpeper County on Mar 9, 1804, expenses included such items as 19 shillings and 6 pence for 3 1/2 gallons whiskey at the Sale of Estate, cash for taxes for 1797, 1798, 1799, and 1800, and 12 shillings paid Reuben Garriott for making a coffin. Money paid out totalled 94 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 1/2 pence. Money paid in totalled 405 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence.
"In obedience to an order of the Worshipful Court of Culpeper bearing date January 1804, we the Subscribers therein named, have this day examined the above account and find the same to be Just, the Executors having presented to us vouchers and other Evidence sufficient to Satisfy us of its correctness. We then proceeded to divide the above Balance of 311 pounds, 4 shillings, 10 1/2 pence among the fifteen Legatees mentioned in the decedent's Will and find that each Legatee is entitled to the sum of 20 pounds 14 shillings and 11 3/4 pence. Given under our hands this 9th day of March 1804. William Gray, Gabriel Gray, John Gray.
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1804. This Settlement of the Executors' Account of John Asher deceased was returned into Court and ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Clk"
According to Will Book H, 1818, page 69, John Asher's inventory consisted of Negro man Bartlett, 100 acres, dwelling and personalty. Signed: Waller Asher
According to Will Book H, Jun 15, 1818, page 72, his property was appraised by John Rexey, Gideon Brown, Charles Rexey and Reuben Porch Mitchell.
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Nellie -- were:
i William, b. ca. 1739, m. Anna (Ann) Bartlett ca.1763, d. Jul 23, 1780
*ii Mary, b. ca. 1745, m. Francis Brandon ca. 1765, d. 1839
iii Sarah, b. ca. 1750, m. James Trussell on May 22, 1808
iv Susannah, m. William R. Trussell ca. 1759
v Rachel, m. George Kennard, d. after 1816
vi Mildred, b. ca. 1765, m. Guy Bryant, d. ca. 1826
vii Nellie
viii Charles, b. ca. 1760, m. Elizabeth --, d. Aug 18, 1834
ix Lilly (Lettie), m. William Bryant
x Nancy, m. Ruben Porch Mitchell on Jun 14, 1792
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Elizabeth Coosenbury were:
xi Frances, m. Catlett Tiffee on Feb 6, 1804
xii John E., m. Betsy Burbridge on May 2, 1802, d. Sep, 1811
xiii William, m. Elizabeth Shup
xiv Elizabeth, b. ca. 1780
xv Rebecca, b. ca. 1782, m. William Gregory
xvi Neraway, b. ca. 1787 (age 63 in 1850 census), m. Rosana Wayland on Feb 11, 1813, d. Jan 26, 1872
He married Nellie Waller ca. 1738. His second wife was Elizabeth Coosenbury. She died before Jun 9, 1818.
He resided in St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia.
John Asher from Culpeper County, Virginia, is listed in Virginia Tax Payers 1782-87 by Augusta B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, with "2 poll, 5 slaves."
He is listed in the Culpeper County, VA Personal Property tax list for 1782 and 1783. The Sons of the American Revolution lists him as a patriot of the Revolutionary War, since those taxes went to defray the costs of that war. Larry Patrick Cornwell, SAR member 138085, claims him as one of his patriot ancestors.
He wrote his will on Sep 28, 1796, and it was proved Jun 18, 1798. (Culpeper Co, Va Will Book D, pp 217-218) It stated:
"In the name of God Amen. I John Asher of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Mark, being of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
"First and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God. As to my worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath in the following manner.
"Item. I lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth One hundred acres of the land whereon I now live to be so laid out at the South end of my tract that it shall include my present dwelling house, One negro boy named Bartlett, one horse, two cattle (of the average value of my others), One half of my present stock of hogs (for the support of my five youngest children), two beds and furniture and the remainder of household goods (except the balance of my beds) for and during her widowhood or natural life and at her decease to be disposed of by my Executors as is hereafter directed for the disposition of my other property.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my son William Asher heirs my best wishes for their happiness and prosperity and no more, he having received in his lifetime an equivalent to my other children's proportion of what I now possess.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my children hereafter named Viz. Mary Branham, Sarah Trussell, Susanna Trussell, Rachel Kenard, Mildred Briant, Nelly Asher's son Waller Asher, Charles Asher, Lilly Briant, Nancey Mitchell, Frances Asher, John Asher, William Asher, (by my second wife), Elizabeth Asher, Rebecca Asher and Nerraway Asher, and their heirs forever all my Estate both real and personal to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns as soon as may conveniently be after my decease (except that part of my estate lent to my wife) which is to be disposed of in like manner at her death.
"Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends George Kenard, Reuben Porch Mitchell, and my son Charles Asher Executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former will or wills by me made. In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of September in the year of our lord 1796.
"Signed, Sealed, and acknowledged In presence of R. Latham Jr., James Garriott, Thomas Chisham. The words one negro Boy named Bartlett" was interlined before signed.
"his direction John Asher (Sr) of acknowledgement."
His inventory was recorded in Will Book D, pp 221-222:
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1798
"This Last Will and testament of John Asher dec'd was exhibited to the Court by Reuben Porch Mitchell two of the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of Robert Latham, Jr., James Garriott and Thomas Chisham, witnesses thereto, and Ordered to be Recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form, they having made oath thereto and given bond and security according to law. George Kenard the other Executor named in said Will came into Court and refused to take upon himself the burthen of the Execution thereof. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk."
"In Obedience to an Order of the County Court of Culpeper bearing date the day of 1798, we the subscribers therein named have this day appraised and hereto annexed a true and perfect Inventory of all the goods and chattels of John Asher dec'd which were presented to us. Viz. -
"Negro Hannah 50 dollars, Negro Harry about 16 years of age 250 dollars, Negro Sally about 14 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Bartlett about 12 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Jinny about 10 years of age 133 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, Negro Thomas about 8 years of age 150 dollars, Negro Mildred about 5 years of age 100 dollars, and Negro Armistead about 1 year of age 60 dollars.
"Bay mare with a blazed face about 7 old 40 dollars, Bay mare with her Sorrel Colt (very old) 20 dollars, Black cow with white back and face and her calf 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brindled cow and Calf 20 dollars, Black cow without horns and yearling and bell 23 dollars, Red pied cow and yearling 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brown Cow 13 dollars 33 1/3 cents, Six Sheep 16 dollars.
"One Bed Bedstead and furniture 20 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 25 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 10 dollars, 1 Blue Chest 3 dollars, One plain Chest 1 dollar, 1 pine table and one walnut 1 dollar, 1 old Chest 50 Cts, One mare's saddle 5 dollars, 3 narrow axes 3 dollars, One Cooper's axe 1 dollar, 5 Culling hoes 1 dollar 66 2/3 cents, one frace 50 cents, 2 Augers 8 1/3 cents, One wedge 25 cents, 2 Ploughs, Stocks and Clevis Irons 3 dollars, 1 Cross Cut saw 1 dollar, One hand saw 50 cents, 1 jool adze 75 cents, 1 bell 50 cents.
"One loom 3 dollars, 1 Slay 50 cents, One Cotton wheel 2 dollars, 1 pewter dish, 6 plates and two Carow 5 dollars, 1 Iron poll and dutch oven 2 dollars, 1 Iron Ladle, spoon and griddle 1 dollar, 2 flat irons 50 cents. Total: 1384 dollars and 75 cents.
"Witness our hands this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord 1798. Rt. Latham, Jr., Robt. B. Long, John Wallis.
"At a Court Continued and held for Culpeper County the 17th day of July 1798.
"This Inventory of the Estate of John Asher dec'd was returned into Court and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk." (Culpeper Co. Will Book D, pp 221-222)
In John Asher's Account of Sales recorded in Culpeper County on Oct 5, 1798, it is recorded who bought the property and for how much. Prices were generally higher than the appraisal. Charles Asher bought Negro Harry for 300 dollars and 16 2/3 cents, Reuben P. Mitchell bought Negro Sally for 263 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, George Kinnard bought Negro Jinney for 192 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, John F. Slaughter bought Negro Thomas for 215 dollars, and Guy Bryant bought a Negro Woman & Child for 100 dollars and 16 1/3 cents.
In John Asher's Executors' Account recorded in Culpeper County on Mar 9, 1804, expenses included such items as 19 shillings and 6 pence for 3 1/2 gallons whiskey at the Sale of Estate, cash for taxes for 1797, 1798, 1799, and 1800, and 12 shillings paid Reuben Garriott for making a coffin. Money paid out totalled 94 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 1/2 pence. Money paid in totalled 405 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence.
"In obedience to an order of the Worshipful Court of Culpeper bearing date January 1804, we the Subscribers therein named, have this day examined the above account and find the same to be Just, the Executors having presented to us vouchers and other Evidence sufficient to Satisfy us of its correctness. We then proceeded to divide the above Balance of 311 pounds, 4 shillings, 10 1/2 pence among the fifteen Legatees mentioned in the decedent's Will and find that each Legatee is entitled to the sum of 20 pounds 14 shillings and 11 3/4 pence. Given under our hands this 9th day of March 1804. William Gray, Gabriel Gray, John Gray.
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1804. This Settlement of the Executors' Account of John Asher deceased was returned into Court and ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Clk"
According to Will Book H, 1818, page 69, John Asher's inventory consisted of Negro man Bartlett, 100 acres, dwelling and personalty. Signed: Waller Asher
According to Will Book H, Jun 15, 1818, page 72, his property was appraised by John Rexey, Gideon Brown, Charles Rexey and Reuben Porch Mitchell.
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Nellie -- were:
i William, b. ca. 1739, m. Anna (Ann) Bartlett ca.1763, d. Jul 23, 1780
*ii Mary, b. ca. 1745, m. Francis Brandon ca. 1765, d. 1839
iii Sarah, b. ca. 1750, m. James Trussell on May 22, 1808
iv Susannah, m. William R. Trussell ca. 1759
v Rachel, m. George Kennard, d. after 1816
vi Mildred, b. ca. 1765, m. Guy Bryant, d. ca. 1826
vii Nellie
viii Charles, b. ca. 1760, m. Elizabeth --, d. Aug 18, 1834
ix Lilly (Lettie), m. William Bryant
x Nancy, m. Ruben Porch Mitchell on Jun 14, 1792
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Elizabeth Coosenbury were:
xi Frances, m. Catlett Tiffee on Feb 6, 1804
xii John E., m. Betsy Burbridge on May 2, 1802, d. Sep, 1811
xiii William, m. Elizabeth Shup
xiv Elizabeth, b. ca. 1780
xv Rebecca, b. ca. 1782, m. William Gregory
xvi Neraway, b. ca. 1787 (age 63 in 1850 census), m. Rosana Wayland on Feb 11, 1813, d. Jan 26, 1872
John Asher, Jr. was born ca. 1720, and died on Jun 18, 1798 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
He married Nellie Waller ca. 1738. His second wife was Elizabeth Coosenbury. She died before Jun 9, 1818.
He resided in St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia.
John Asher from Culpeper County, Virginia, is listed in Virginia Tax Payers 1782-87 by Augusta B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, with "2 poll, 5 slaves."
He is listed in the Culpeper County, VA Personal Property tax list for 1782 and 1783. The Sons of the American Revolution lists him as a patriot of the Revolutionary War, since those taxes went to defray the costs of that war. Larry Patrick Cornwell, SAR member 138085, claims him as one of his patriot ancestors.
He wrote his will on Sep 28, 1796, and it was proved Jun 18, 1798. (Culpeper Co, Va Will Book D, pp 217-218) It stated:
"In the name of God Amen. I John Asher of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Mark, being of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
"First and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God. As to my worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath in the following manner.
"Item. I lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth One hundred acres of the land whereon I now live to be so laid out at the South end of my tract that it shall include my present dwelling house, One negro boy named Bartlett, one horse, two cattle (of the average value of my others), One half of my present stock of hogs (for the support of my five youngest children), two beds and furniture and the remainder of household goods (except the balance of my beds) for and during her widowhood or natural life and at her decease to be disposed of by my Executors as is hereafter directed for the disposition of my other property.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my son William Asher heirs my best wishes for their happiness and prosperity and no more, he having received in his lifetime an equivalent to my other children's proportion of what I now possess.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my children hereafter named Viz. Mary Branham, Sarah Trussell, Susanna Trussell, Rachel Kenard, Mildred Briant, Nelly Asher's son Waller Asher, Charles Asher, Lilly Briant, Nancey Mitchell, Frances Asher, John Asher, William Asher, (by my second wife), Elizabeth Asher, Rebecca Asher and Nerraway Asher, and their heirs forever all my Estate both real and personal to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns as soon as may conveniently be after my decease (except that part of my estate lent to my wife) which is to be disposed of in like manner at her death.
"Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends George Kenard, Reuben Porch Mitchell, and my son Charles Asher Executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former will or wills by me made. In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of September in the year of our lord 1796.
"Signed, Sealed, and acknowledged In presence of R. Latham Jr., James Garriott, Thomas Chisham. The words one negro Boy named Bartlett" was interlined before signed.
"his direction John Asher (Sr) of acknowledgement."
His inventory was recorded in Will Book D, pp 221-222:
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1798
"This Last Will and testament of John Asher dec'd was exhibited to the Court by Reuben Porch Mitchell two of the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of Robert Latham, Jr., James Garriott and Thomas Chisham, witnesses thereto, and Ordered to be Recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form, they having made oath thereto and given bond and security according to law. George Kenard the other Executor named in said Will came into Court and refused to take upon himself the burthen of the Execution thereof. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk."
"In Obedience to an Order of the County Court of Culpeper bearing date the day of 1798, we the subscribers therein named have this day appraised and hereto annexed a true and perfect Inventory of all the goods and chattels of John Asher dec'd which were presented to us. Viz. -
"Negro Hannah 50 dollars, Negro Harry about 16 years of age 250 dollars, Negro Sally about 14 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Bartlett about 12 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Jinny about 10 years of age 133 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, Negro Thomas about 8 years of age 150 dollars, Negro Mildred about 5 years of age 100 dollars, and Negro Armistead about 1 year of age 60 dollars.
"Bay mare with a blazed face about 7 old 40 dollars, Bay mare with her Sorrel Colt (very old) 20 dollars, Black cow with white back and face and her calf 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brindled cow and Calf 20 dollars, Black cow without horns and yearling and bell 23 dollars, Red pied cow and yearling 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brown Cow 13 dollars 33 1/3 cents, Six Sheep 16 dollars.
"One Bed Bedstead and furniture 20 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 25 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 10 dollars, 1 Blue Chest 3 dollars, One plain Chest 1 dollar, 1 pine table and one walnut 1 dollar, 1 old Chest 50 Cts, One mare's saddle 5 dollars, 3 narrow axes 3 dollars, One Cooper's axe 1 dollar, 5 Culling hoes 1 dollar 66 2/3 cents, one frace 50 cents, 2 Augers 8 1/3 cents, One wedge 25 cents, 2 Ploughs, Stocks and Clevis Irons 3 dollars, 1 Cross Cut saw 1 dollar, One hand saw 50 cents, 1 jool adze 75 cents, 1 bell 50 cents.
"One loom 3 dollars, 1 Slay 50 cents, One Cotton wheel 2 dollars, 1 pewter dish, 6 plates and two Carow 5 dollars, 1 Iron poll and dutch oven 2 dollars, 1 Iron Ladle, spoon and griddle 1 dollar, 2 flat irons 50 cents. Total: 1384 dollars and 75 cents.
"Witness our hands this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord 1798. Rt. Latham, Jr., Robt. B. Long, John Wallis.
"At a Court Continued and held for Culpeper County the 17th day of July 1798.
"This Inventory of the Estate of John Asher dec'd was returned into Court and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk." (Culpeper Co. Will Book D, pp 221-222)
In John Asher's Account of Sales recorded in Culpeper County on Oct 5, 1798, it is recorded who bought the property and for how much. Prices were generally higher than the appraisal. Charles Asher bought Negro Harry for 300 dollars and 16 2/3 cents, Reuben P. Mitchell bought Negro Sally for 263 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, George Kinnard bought Negro Jinney for 192 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, John F. Slaughter bought Negro Thomas for 215 dollars, and Guy Bryant bought a Negro Woman & Child for 100 dollars and 16 1/3 cents.
In John Asher's Executors' Account recorded in Culpeper County on Mar 9, 1804, expenses included such items as 19 shillings and 6 pence for 3 1/2 gallons whiskey at the Sale of Estate, cash for taxes for 1797, 1798, 1799, and 1800, and 12 shillings paid Reuben Garriott for making a coffin. Money paid out totalled 94 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 1/2 pence. Money paid in totalled 405 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence.
"In obedience to an order of the Worshipful Court of Culpeper bearing date January 1804, we the Subscribers therein named, have this day examined the above account and find the same to be Just, the Executors having presented to us vouchers and other Evidence sufficient to Satisfy us of its correctness. We then proceeded to divide the above Balance of 311 pounds, 4 shillings, 10 1/2 pence among the fifteen Legatees mentioned in the decedent's Will and find that each Legatee is entitled to the sum of 20 pounds 14 shillings and 11 3/4 pence. Given under our hands this 9th day of March 1804. William Gray, Gabriel Gray, John Gray.
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1804. This Settlement of the Executors' Account of John Asher deceased was returned into Court and ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Clk"
According to Will Book H, 1818, page 69, John Asher's inventory consisted of Negro man Bartlett, 100 acres, dwelling and personalty. Signed: Waller Asher
According to Will Book H, Jun 15, 1818, page 72, his property was appraised by John Rexey, Gideon Brown, Charles Rexey and Reuben Porch Mitchell.
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Nellie -- were:
i William, b. ca. 1739, m. Anna (Ann) Bartlett ca.1763, d. Jul 23, 1780
*ii Mary, b. ca. 1745, m. Francis Brandon ca. 1765, d. 1839
iii Sarah, b. ca. 1750, m. James Trussell on May 22, 1808
iv Susannah, m. William R. Trussell ca. 1759
v Rachel, m. George Kennard, d. after 1816
vi Mildred, b. ca. 1765, m. Guy Bryant, d. ca. 1826
vii Nellie
viii Charles, b. ca. 1760, m. Elizabeth --, d. Aug 18, 1834
ix Lilly (Lettie), m. William Bryant
x Nancy, m. Ruben Porch Mitchell on Jun 14, 1792
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Elizabeth Coosenbury were:
xi Frances, m. Catlett Tiffee on Feb 6, 1804
xii John E., m. Betsy Burbridge on May 2, 1802, d. Sep, 1811
xiii William, m. Elizabeth Shup
xiv Elizabeth, b. ca. 1780
xv Rebecca, b. ca. 1782, m. William Gregory
xvi Neraway, b. ca. 1787 (age 63 in 1850 census), m. Rosana Wayland on Feb 11, 1813, d. Jan 26, 1872
He married Nellie Waller ca. 1738. His second wife was Elizabeth Coosenbury. She died before Jun 9, 1818.
He resided in St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia.
John Asher from Culpeper County, Virginia, is listed in Virginia Tax Payers 1782-87 by Augusta B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, with "2 poll, 5 slaves."
He is listed in the Culpeper County, VA Personal Property tax list for 1782 and 1783. The Sons of the American Revolution lists him as a patriot of the Revolutionary War, since those taxes went to defray the costs of that war. Larry Patrick Cornwell, SAR member 138085, claims him as one of his patriot ancestors.
He wrote his will on Sep 28, 1796, and it was proved Jun 18, 1798. (Culpeper Co, Va Will Book D, pp 217-218) It stated:
"In the name of God Amen. I John Asher of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Mark, being of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
"First and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God. As to my worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath in the following manner.
"Item. I lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth One hundred acres of the land whereon I now live to be so laid out at the South end of my tract that it shall include my present dwelling house, One negro boy named Bartlett, one horse, two cattle (of the average value of my others), One half of my present stock of hogs (for the support of my five youngest children), two beds and furniture and the remainder of household goods (except the balance of my beds) for and during her widowhood or natural life and at her decease to be disposed of by my Executors as is hereafter directed for the disposition of my other property.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my son William Asher heirs my best wishes for their happiness and prosperity and no more, he having received in his lifetime an equivalent to my other children's proportion of what I now possess.
"Item. I give and bequeath unto my children hereafter named Viz. Mary Branham, Sarah Trussell, Susanna Trussell, Rachel Kenard, Mildred Briant, Nelly Asher's son Waller Asher, Charles Asher, Lilly Briant, Nancey Mitchell, Frances Asher, John Asher, William Asher, (by my second wife), Elizabeth Asher, Rebecca Asher and Nerraway Asher, and their heirs forever all my Estate both real and personal to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns as soon as may conveniently be after my decease (except that part of my estate lent to my wife) which is to be disposed of in like manner at her death.
"Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends George Kenard, Reuben Porch Mitchell, and my son Charles Asher Executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former will or wills by me made. In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of September in the year of our lord 1796.
"Signed, Sealed, and acknowledged In presence of R. Latham Jr., James Garriott, Thomas Chisham. The words one negro Boy named Bartlett" was interlined before signed.
"his direction John Asher (Sr) of acknowledgement."
His inventory was recorded in Will Book D, pp 221-222:
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1798
"This Last Will and testament of John Asher dec'd was exhibited to the Court by Reuben Porch Mitchell two of the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of Robert Latham, Jr., James Garriott and Thomas Chisham, witnesses thereto, and Ordered to be Recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form, they having made oath thereto and given bond and security according to law. George Kenard the other Executor named in said Will came into Court and refused to take upon himself the burthen of the Execution thereof. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk."
"In Obedience to an Order of the County Court of Culpeper bearing date the day of 1798, we the subscribers therein named have this day appraised and hereto annexed a true and perfect Inventory of all the goods and chattels of John Asher dec'd which were presented to us. Viz. -
"Negro Hannah 50 dollars, Negro Harry about 16 years of age 250 dollars, Negro Sally about 14 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Bartlett about 12 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Jinny about 10 years of age 133 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, Negro Thomas about 8 years of age 150 dollars, Negro Mildred about 5 years of age 100 dollars, and Negro Armistead about 1 year of age 60 dollars.
"Bay mare with a blazed face about 7 old 40 dollars, Bay mare with her Sorrel Colt (very old) 20 dollars, Black cow with white back and face and her calf 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brindled cow and Calf 20 dollars, Black cow without horns and yearling and bell 23 dollars, Red pied cow and yearling 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brown Cow 13 dollars 33 1/3 cents, Six Sheep 16 dollars.
"One Bed Bedstead and furniture 20 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 25 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 10 dollars, 1 Blue Chest 3 dollars, One plain Chest 1 dollar, 1 pine table and one walnut 1 dollar, 1 old Chest 50 Cts, One mare's saddle 5 dollars, 3 narrow axes 3 dollars, One Cooper's axe 1 dollar, 5 Culling hoes 1 dollar 66 2/3 cents, one frace 50 cents, 2 Augers 8 1/3 cents, One wedge 25 cents, 2 Ploughs, Stocks and Clevis Irons 3 dollars, 1 Cross Cut saw 1 dollar, One hand saw 50 cents, 1 jool adze 75 cents, 1 bell 50 cents.
"One loom 3 dollars, 1 Slay 50 cents, One Cotton wheel 2 dollars, 1 pewter dish, 6 plates and two Carow 5 dollars, 1 Iron poll and dutch oven 2 dollars, 1 Iron Ladle, spoon and griddle 1 dollar, 2 flat irons 50 cents. Total: 1384 dollars and 75 cents.
"Witness our hands this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord 1798. Rt. Latham, Jr., Robt. B. Long, John Wallis.
"At a Court Continued and held for Culpeper County the 17th day of July 1798.
"This Inventory of the Estate of John Asher dec'd was returned into Court and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk." (Culpeper Co. Will Book D, pp 221-222)
In John Asher's Account of Sales recorded in Culpeper County on Oct 5, 1798, it is recorded who bought the property and for how much. Prices were generally higher than the appraisal. Charles Asher bought Negro Harry for 300 dollars and 16 2/3 cents, Reuben P. Mitchell bought Negro Sally for 263 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, George Kinnard bought Negro Jinney for 192 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, John F. Slaughter bought Negro Thomas for 215 dollars, and Guy Bryant bought a Negro Woman & Child for 100 dollars and 16 1/3 cents.
In John Asher's Executors' Account recorded in Culpeper County on Mar 9, 1804, expenses included such items as 19 shillings and 6 pence for 3 1/2 gallons whiskey at the Sale of Estate, cash for taxes for 1797, 1798, 1799, and 1800, and 12 shillings paid Reuben Garriott for making a coffin. Money paid out totalled 94 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 1/2 pence. Money paid in totalled 405 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence.
"In obedience to an order of the Worshipful Court of Culpeper bearing date January 1804, we the Subscribers therein named, have this day examined the above account and find the same to be Just, the Executors having presented to us vouchers and other Evidence sufficient to Satisfy us of its correctness. We then proceeded to divide the above Balance of 311 pounds, 4 shillings, 10 1/2 pence among the fifteen Legatees mentioned in the decedent's Will and find that each Legatee is entitled to the sum of 20 pounds 14 shillings and 11 3/4 pence. Given under our hands this 9th day of March 1804. William Gray, Gabriel Gray, John Gray.
"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1804. This Settlement of the Executors' Account of John Asher deceased was returned into Court and ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Clk"
According to Will Book H, 1818, page 69, John Asher's inventory consisted of Negro man Bartlett, 100 acres, dwelling and personalty. Signed: Waller Asher
According to Will Book H, Jun 15, 1818, page 72, his property was appraised by John Rexey, Gideon Brown, Charles Rexey and Reuben Porch Mitchell.
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Nellie -- were:
i William, b. ca. 1739, m. Anna (Ann) Bartlett ca.1763, d. Jul 23, 1780
*ii Mary, b. ca. 1745, m. Francis Brandon ca. 1765, d. 1839
iii Sarah, b. ca. 1750, m. James Trussell on May 22, 1808
iv Susannah, m. William R. Trussell ca. 1759
v Rachel, m. George Kennard, d. after 1816
vi Mildred, b. ca. 1765, m. Guy Bryant, d. ca. 1826
vii Nellie
viii Charles, b. ca. 1760, m. Elizabeth --, d. Aug 18, 1834
ix Lilly (Lettie), m. William Bryant
x Nancy, m. Ruben Porch Mitchell on Jun 14, 1792
The children of John Asher, Jr. and Elizabeth Coosenbury were:
xi Frances, m. Catlett Tiffee on Feb 6, 1804
xii John E., m. Betsy Burbridge on May 2, 1802, d. Sep, 1811
xiii William, m. Elizabeth Shup
xiv Elizabeth, b. ca. 1780
xv Rebecca, b. ca. 1782, m. William Gregory
xvi Neraway, b. ca. 1787 (age 63 in 1850 census), m. Rosana Wayland on Feb 11, 1813, d. Jan 26, 1872
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