Sarah (nee Stockton) Brenton
Sarah was a daughter of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. "Sarah Stockton" is shown in Albemarle County land records in 1748, 1756 and 1773. In the 1773 record she is shown as "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." Although this record clearly shows the last name as Branton, it appears that it was Brenton.
In the past researchers showed the Sarah Stockton shown in the land records as the wife of Davis Stockton, she was not his wife, she was one of his daughters. In 1751 Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton and William Whiteside were witnesses to a deed. Sarah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, married a Brenton, maybe Robert Brenton or Henry Brenton or ___?___ Brenton.
The Sarah mentioned the 1748, 1756 and 1773 records is an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18. (1748 less 18 years old = born by 1730.)
This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and a Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents."
It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Sarah's married name Brenton and not Branton. There was a Henry Brenton who was in the Albemarle County, Virginia, Militia in 1758.
Davis Brenton in Dunmore's War c.1775.
Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution
Soldiers - Sailers - Marines, 1775-1783
John H. Gwathmey
Richmond, Virginia, 1938, Reprinted 1979
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore
Page 91:
Brenton, Davis, Pitts.
Brenton, Henry, Pitts.
Brenton, James, Perry Co., Ind., mpl.
Brenton, John, IP.
Brenton, Joseph, IP.
Brenton, Robert, IP.
Brenton, Samuel, IP.
Brenton, Thomas, IP.
Brenton, William, IP.
Brentons, James, Captain, Gaddis' Command, Monongalia Mil.
Pitts.-A list of militia paid off at Pittsburgh (Fort Pitt) in 1775, indexed in the State Library. It is probable that these were Colonial troops in Dunmore's War late in receiving their pay. Their names are included here as interesting data, and it will be noted that practically all of them immediately joined the Revolutionary forces.
Fort Pitt is in what is now Pittsburgh, Pittsylvania, about 200 miles northwest of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
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Davis Stockton of Albemarle County, Virginia, by Jerry J. Stockton
Albemarle County in Virginia, by Rev. Edgar Woods, 1901, p. 363.
"Albemarle Company of Militia, lately in actual service for the defence and protection of the frontier against the Indians, September, 1758. Hening's Statutes, VII, 203." Captain James Nevill, Samuel Stockton, William Stockton, Adam Gaudylock, William Whiteside, Henry Brenton and Michael Woods, Jr., were among the 56 men mentioned as members of the Albemarle Company of Militia in William Waller Hening's 1820 book. Samuel and William Stockton were sons of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock and William Whiteside were sons-in-law of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock married Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton. William Whiteside married Elizabeth Stockton, also a daughter of Davis Stockton. A 1773 record shows "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." It appears that Sarah Stockton married either Henry or Robert Brenton. Michael Woods, Jr., was a neighbor of Davis Stockton.
Albemarle County Wills & Deeds Book 1, 1748-1752, pp. 348-350, August 14, 1751.
This indenture made this March the Second day in the twenty third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second & c. Anno Dom 1750 Between Paul Abney of County of Albemarle, Planter, of one part & John Graves of said County, Planter, of other part . . . a certain parcel of land being in County of Albemarle containing One hundred acres . . . unto John Graves his heirs & assigns forever In Witness whereof Paul Abney to these present hath set his hand & seal in presence of us Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton, Wm. Whiteside . . . Paul Abney . . . At a Court held for Albemarle County the 14th day of August 1751.
The Sarah Stockton mentioned the 1748, 1756, 1760 and 1773 records was not the wife of Davis Stockton, she was an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18, while it was extremely rare for a married woman to own land in her own name. This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents." It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, October 26, 1748, and October 29, 1748.
"This is a Plat of 397 Acres of Land in Albemarle County lying on the branches of Metchum River Survd. for Sarah Stockton Octobr. 26 1748 . . . by Thos. Turpin, Asst. Sur." Sarah Stockton's survey of 397 acres is on the same page of the surveyor's book as Davis Stockton's survey for 312 acres. They are both dated "Octobr. 26 1748." On October 29, 1748, a survey of 400 acres for Davis Stockton on Branches of Mechams River.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, March 12, 1749.
Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on a Spring Branch, neighbors Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton. This was on what was then known as Virgin Spring Creek or Virgin Spring Branch of Mechum's River, but is now known as Dollins Creek. See Adam Gaudilock's August 20, 1760, patent for this 182-acre property. It mentions Martha Stockton's line and Sarah Stockton's line. Samuel Stockton became owner of the Sarah Stockton 397-acre patent on March 1, 1773. He sold 322 acres of the 397 acres on Virgin Spring Creek to R. Dollins on November 8, 1773. Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, appears to have met and married Adam Goudelock in Goochland / Albemarle County, Virginia. The Adam and Hannah (nee Stockton) Goudelock family moved to Union County, South Carolina.
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The last name of Brenton is uncommon, and the given name of "Davis" is very uncommon, except among the descendants of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. Sarah Stockton appears to have been born by about 1730 (1748 survey less 18 = about 1730.). To fight in the Revolutionary War . . . probably born about 1730 to 1760. It appears probable that Davis Brenton is a son of Sarah (nee Stockton) Brenton and a grandson of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia.
1748, October 26, survey for Sarah Stockton, 397 acres [1748 less 18 = born c.1730.]
1749, March 12, Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on Spring branch, neighbor Sarah Stockton
1751, August 14, Robert Brenton, witness Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Wm Whiteside
Please see memorial for Colonel James Brenton (1741-1782). Unknown if he is related to Davis Brenton / Brandon / Branton / Brinton.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
Sarah was a daughter of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. "Sarah Stockton" is shown in Albemarle County land records in 1748, 1756 and 1773. In the 1773 record she is shown as "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." Although this record clearly shows the last name as Branton, it appears that it was Brenton.
In the past researchers showed the Sarah Stockton shown in the land records as the wife of Davis Stockton, she was not his wife, she was one of his daughters. In 1751 Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton and William Whiteside were witnesses to a deed. Sarah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, married a Brenton, maybe Robert Brenton or Henry Brenton or ___?___ Brenton.
The Sarah mentioned the 1748, 1756 and 1773 records is an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18. (1748 less 18 years old = born by 1730.)
This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and a Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents."
It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Sarah's married name Brenton and not Branton. There was a Henry Brenton who was in the Albemarle County, Virginia, Militia in 1758.
Davis Brenton in Dunmore's War c.1775.
Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution
Soldiers - Sailers - Marines, 1775-1783
John H. Gwathmey
Richmond, Virginia, 1938, Reprinted 1979
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore
Page 91:
Brenton, Davis, Pitts.
Brenton, Henry, Pitts.
Brenton, James, Perry Co., Ind., mpl.
Brenton, John, IP.
Brenton, Joseph, IP.
Brenton, Robert, IP.
Brenton, Samuel, IP.
Brenton, Thomas, IP.
Brenton, William, IP.
Brentons, James, Captain, Gaddis' Command, Monongalia Mil.
Pitts.-A list of militia paid off at Pittsburgh (Fort Pitt) in 1775, indexed in the State Library. It is probable that these were Colonial troops in Dunmore's War late in receiving their pay. Their names are included here as interesting data, and it will be noted that practically all of them immediately joined the Revolutionary forces.
Fort Pitt is in what is now Pittsburgh, Pittsylvania, about 200 miles northwest of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
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Davis Stockton of Albemarle County, Virginia, by Jerry J. Stockton
Albemarle County in Virginia, by Rev. Edgar Woods, 1901, p. 363.
"Albemarle Company of Militia, lately in actual service for the defence and protection of the frontier against the Indians, September, 1758. Hening's Statutes, VII, 203." Captain James Nevill, Samuel Stockton, William Stockton, Adam Gaudylock, William Whiteside, Henry Brenton and Michael Woods, Jr., were among the 56 men mentioned as members of the Albemarle Company of Militia in William Waller Hening's 1820 book. Samuel and William Stockton were sons of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock and William Whiteside were sons-in-law of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock married Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton. William Whiteside married Elizabeth Stockton, also a daughter of Davis Stockton. A 1773 record shows "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." It appears that Sarah Stockton married either Henry or Robert Brenton. Michael Woods, Jr., was a neighbor of Davis Stockton.
Albemarle County Wills & Deeds Book 1, 1748-1752, pp. 348-350, August 14, 1751.
This indenture made this March the Second day in the twenty third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second & c. Anno Dom 1750 Between Paul Abney of County of Albemarle, Planter, of one part & John Graves of said County, Planter, of other part . . . a certain parcel of land being in County of Albemarle containing One hundred acres . . . unto John Graves his heirs & assigns forever In Witness whereof Paul Abney to these present hath set his hand & seal in presence of us Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton, Wm. Whiteside . . . Paul Abney . . . At a Court held for Albemarle County the 14th day of August 1751.
The Sarah Stockton mentioned the 1748, 1756, 1760 and 1773 records was not the wife of Davis Stockton, she was an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18, while it was extremely rare for a married woman to own land in her own name. This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents." It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, October 26, 1748, and October 29, 1748.
"This is a Plat of 397 Acres of Land in Albemarle County lying on the branches of Metchum River Survd. for Sarah Stockton Octobr. 26 1748 . . . by Thos. Turpin, Asst. Sur." Sarah Stockton's survey of 397 acres is on the same page of the surveyor's book as Davis Stockton's survey for 312 acres. They are both dated "Octobr. 26 1748." On October 29, 1748, a survey of 400 acres for Davis Stockton on Branches of Mechams River.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, March 12, 1749.
Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on a Spring Branch, neighbors Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton. This was on what was then known as Virgin Spring Creek or Virgin Spring Branch of Mechum's River, but is now known as Dollins Creek. See Adam Gaudilock's August 20, 1760, patent for this 182-acre property. It mentions Martha Stockton's line and Sarah Stockton's line. Samuel Stockton became owner of the Sarah Stockton 397-acre patent on March 1, 1773. He sold 322 acres of the 397 acres on Virgin Spring Creek to R. Dollins on November 8, 1773. Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, appears to have met and married Adam Goudelock in Goochland / Albemarle County, Virginia. The Adam and Hannah (nee Stockton) Goudelock family moved to Union County, South Carolina.
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The last name of Brenton is uncommon, and the given name of "Davis" is very uncommon, except among the descendants of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. Sarah Stockton appears to have been born by about 1730 (1748 survey less 18 = about 1730.). To fight in the Revolutionary War . . . probably born about 1730 to 1760. It appears probable that Davis Brenton is a son of Sarah (nee Stockton) Brenton and a grandson of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia.
1748, October 26, survey for Sarah Stockton, 397 acres [1748 less 18 = born c.1730.]
1749, March 12, Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on Spring branch, neighbor Sarah Stockton
1751, August 14, Robert Brenton, witness Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Wm Whiteside
Please see memorial for Colonel James Brenton (1741-1782). Unknown if he is related to Davis Brenton / Brandon / Branton / Brinton.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
Sarah (nee Stockton) Brenton
Sarah was a daughter of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. "Sarah Stockton" is shown in Albemarle County land records in 1748, 1756 and 1773. In the 1773 record she is shown as "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." Although this record clearly shows the last name as Branton, it appears that it was Brenton.
In the past researchers showed the Sarah Stockton shown in the land records as the wife of Davis Stockton, she was not his wife, she was one of his daughters. In 1751 Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton and William Whiteside were witnesses to a deed. Sarah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, married a Brenton, maybe Robert Brenton or Henry Brenton or ___?___ Brenton.
The Sarah mentioned the 1748, 1756 and 1773 records is an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18. (1748 less 18 years old = born by 1730.)
This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and a Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents."
It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Sarah's married name Brenton and not Branton. There was a Henry Brenton who was in the Albemarle County, Virginia, Militia in 1758.
Davis Brenton in Dunmore's War c.1775.
Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution
Soldiers - Sailers - Marines, 1775-1783
John H. Gwathmey
Richmond, Virginia, 1938, Reprinted 1979
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore
Page 91:
Brenton, Davis, Pitts.
Brenton, Henry, Pitts.
Brenton, James, Perry Co., Ind., mpl.
Brenton, John, IP.
Brenton, Joseph, IP.
Brenton, Robert, IP.
Brenton, Samuel, IP.
Brenton, Thomas, IP.
Brenton, William, IP.
Brentons, James, Captain, Gaddis' Command, Monongalia Mil.
Pitts.-A list of militia paid off at Pittsburgh (Fort Pitt) in 1775, indexed in the State Library. It is probable that these were Colonial troops in Dunmore's War late in receiving their pay. Their names are included here as interesting data, and it will be noted that practically all of them immediately joined the Revolutionary forces.
Fort Pitt is in what is now Pittsburgh, Pittsylvania, about 200 miles northwest of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
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Davis Stockton of Albemarle County, Virginia, by Jerry J. Stockton
Albemarle County in Virginia, by Rev. Edgar Woods, 1901, p. 363.
"Albemarle Company of Militia, lately in actual service for the defence and protection of the frontier against the Indians, September, 1758. Hening's Statutes, VII, 203." Captain James Nevill, Samuel Stockton, William Stockton, Adam Gaudylock, William Whiteside, Henry Brenton and Michael Woods, Jr., were among the 56 men mentioned as members of the Albemarle Company of Militia in William Waller Hening's 1820 book. Samuel and William Stockton were sons of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock and William Whiteside were sons-in-law of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock married Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton. William Whiteside married Elizabeth Stockton, also a daughter of Davis Stockton. A 1773 record shows "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." It appears that Sarah Stockton married either Henry or Robert Brenton. Michael Woods, Jr., was a neighbor of Davis Stockton.
Albemarle County Wills & Deeds Book 1, 1748-1752, pp. 348-350, August 14, 1751.
This indenture made this March the Second day in the twenty third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second & c. Anno Dom 1750 Between Paul Abney of County of Albemarle, Planter, of one part & John Graves of said County, Planter, of other part . . . a certain parcel of land being in County of Albemarle containing One hundred acres . . . unto John Graves his heirs & assigns forever In Witness whereof Paul Abney to these present hath set his hand & seal in presence of us Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton, Wm. Whiteside . . . Paul Abney . . . At a Court held for Albemarle County the 14th day of August 1751.
The Sarah Stockton mentioned the 1748, 1756, 1760 and 1773 records was not the wife of Davis Stockton, she was an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18, while it was extremely rare for a married woman to own land in her own name. This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents." It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, October 26, 1748, and October 29, 1748.
"This is a Plat of 397 Acres of Land in Albemarle County lying on the branches of Metchum River Survd. for Sarah Stockton Octobr. 26 1748 . . . by Thos. Turpin, Asst. Sur." Sarah Stockton's survey of 397 acres is on the same page of the surveyor's book as Davis Stockton's survey for 312 acres. They are both dated "Octobr. 26 1748." On October 29, 1748, a survey of 400 acres for Davis Stockton on Branches of Mechams River.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, March 12, 1749.
Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on a Spring Branch, neighbors Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton. This was on what was then known as Virgin Spring Creek or Virgin Spring Branch of Mechum's River, but is now known as Dollins Creek. See Adam Gaudilock's August 20, 1760, patent for this 182-acre property. It mentions Martha Stockton's line and Sarah Stockton's line. Samuel Stockton became owner of the Sarah Stockton 397-acre patent on March 1, 1773. He sold 322 acres of the 397 acres on Virgin Spring Creek to R. Dollins on November 8, 1773. Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, appears to have met and married Adam Goudelock in Goochland / Albemarle County, Virginia. The Adam and Hannah (nee Stockton) Goudelock family moved to Union County, South Carolina.
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The last name of Brenton is uncommon, and the given name of "Davis" is very uncommon, except among the descendants of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. Sarah Stockton appears to have been born by about 1730 (1748 survey less 18 = about 1730.). To fight in the Revolutionary War . . . probably born about 1730 to 1760. It appears probable that Davis Brenton is a son of Sarah (nee Stockton) Brenton and a grandson of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia.
1748, October 26, survey for Sarah Stockton, 397 acres [1748 less 18 = born c.1730.]
1749, March 12, Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on Spring branch, neighbor Sarah Stockton
1751, August 14, Robert Brenton, witness Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Wm Whiteside
Please see memorial for Colonel James Brenton (1741-1782). Unknown if he is related to Davis Brenton / Brandon / Branton / Brinton.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
Sarah was a daughter of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. "Sarah Stockton" is shown in Albemarle County land records in 1748, 1756 and 1773. In the 1773 record she is shown as "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." Although this record clearly shows the last name as Branton, it appears that it was Brenton.
In the past researchers showed the Sarah Stockton shown in the land records as the wife of Davis Stockton, she was not his wife, she was one of his daughters. In 1751 Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton and William Whiteside were witnesses to a deed. Sarah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, married a Brenton, maybe Robert Brenton or Henry Brenton or ___?___ Brenton.
The Sarah mentioned the 1748, 1756 and 1773 records is an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18. (1748 less 18 years old = born by 1730.)
This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and a Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents."
It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Sarah's married name Brenton and not Branton. There was a Henry Brenton who was in the Albemarle County, Virginia, Militia in 1758.
Davis Brenton in Dunmore's War c.1775.
Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution
Soldiers - Sailers - Marines, 1775-1783
John H. Gwathmey
Richmond, Virginia, 1938, Reprinted 1979
Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, Baltimore
Page 91:
Brenton, Davis, Pitts.
Brenton, Henry, Pitts.
Brenton, James, Perry Co., Ind., mpl.
Brenton, John, IP.
Brenton, Joseph, IP.
Brenton, Robert, IP.
Brenton, Samuel, IP.
Brenton, Thomas, IP.
Brenton, William, IP.
Brentons, James, Captain, Gaddis' Command, Monongalia Mil.
Pitts.-A list of militia paid off at Pittsburgh (Fort Pitt) in 1775, indexed in the State Library. It is probable that these were Colonial troops in Dunmore's War late in receiving their pay. Their names are included here as interesting data, and it will be noted that practically all of them immediately joined the Revolutionary forces.
Fort Pitt is in what is now Pittsburgh, Pittsylvania, about 200 miles northwest of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
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Davis Stockton of Albemarle County, Virginia, by Jerry J. Stockton
Albemarle County in Virginia, by Rev. Edgar Woods, 1901, p. 363.
"Albemarle Company of Militia, lately in actual service for the defence and protection of the frontier against the Indians, September, 1758. Hening's Statutes, VII, 203." Captain James Nevill, Samuel Stockton, William Stockton, Adam Gaudylock, William Whiteside, Henry Brenton and Michael Woods, Jr., were among the 56 men mentioned as members of the Albemarle Company of Militia in William Waller Hening's 1820 book. Samuel and William Stockton were sons of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock and William Whiteside were sons-in-law of Davis Stockton. Adam Goudelock married Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton. William Whiteside married Elizabeth Stockton, also a daughter of Davis Stockton. A 1773 record shows "Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton)." It appears that Sarah Stockton married either Henry or Robert Brenton. Michael Woods, Jr., was a neighbor of Davis Stockton.
Albemarle County Wills & Deeds Book 1, 1748-1752, pp. 348-350, August 14, 1751.
This indenture made this March the Second day in the twenty third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the second & c. Anno Dom 1750 Between Paul Abney of County of Albemarle, Planter, of one part & John Graves of said County, Planter, of other part . . . a certain parcel of land being in County of Albemarle containing One hundred acres . . . unto John Graves his heirs & assigns forever In Witness whereof Paul Abney to these present hath set his hand & seal in presence of us Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Robert Brenton, Wm. Whiteside . . . Paul Abney . . . At a Court held for Albemarle County the 14th day of August 1751.
The Sarah Stockton mentioned the 1748, 1756, 1760 and 1773 records was not the wife of Davis Stockton, she was an unmarried daughter of Davis Stockton. As an unmarried female she could own land in her own name at age 18, while it was extremely rare for a married woman to own land in her own name. This is also what appears to be the case with Martha Stockton who married Francis Whelchel. Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton are mentioned on a March 12, 1749, survey for Adam Goudelock. On August 14, 1751, Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, William Whiteside and Robert Brenton were witnesses to a deed. March 1, 1773, patent "Whereas Sarah Branton (late Sarah Stockton) hath failed to pay such Quitrents." It could be that Davis Stockton helped his daughters purchase land next to his property.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, October 26, 1748, and October 29, 1748.
"This is a Plat of 397 Acres of Land in Albemarle County lying on the branches of Metchum River Survd. for Sarah Stockton Octobr. 26 1748 . . . by Thos. Turpin, Asst. Sur." Sarah Stockton's survey of 397 acres is on the same page of the surveyor's book as Davis Stockton's survey for 312 acres. They are both dated "Octobr. 26 1748." On October 29, 1748, a survey of 400 acres for Davis Stockton on Branches of Mechams River.
Albemarle County, Virginia, Surveyor's Plat Book, March 12, 1749.
Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on a Spring Branch, neighbors Martha Stockton and Sarah Stockton. This was on what was then known as Virgin Spring Creek or Virgin Spring Branch of Mechum's River, but is now known as Dollins Creek. See Adam Gaudilock's August 20, 1760, patent for this 182-acre property. It mentions Martha Stockton's line and Sarah Stockton's line. Samuel Stockton became owner of the Sarah Stockton 397-acre patent on March 1, 1773. He sold 322 acres of the 397 acres on Virgin Spring Creek to R. Dollins on November 8, 1773. Hannah Stockton, a daughter of Davis Stockton, appears to have met and married Adam Goudelock in Goochland / Albemarle County, Virginia. The Adam and Hannah (nee Stockton) Goudelock family moved to Union County, South Carolina.
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The last name of Brenton is uncommon, and the given name of "Davis" is very uncommon, except among the descendants of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia. Sarah Stockton appears to have been born by about 1730 (1748 survey less 18 = about 1730.). To fight in the Revolutionary War . . . probably born about 1730 to 1760. It appears probable that Davis Brenton is a son of Sarah (nee Stockton) Brenton and a grandson of Davis Stockton (c.1685-1761) of Albemarle County, Virginia.
1748, October 26, survey for Sarah Stockton, 397 acres [1748 less 18 = born c.1730.]
1749, March 12, Adam Goudelock, 182 acres on Spring branch, neighbor Sarah Stockton
1751, August 14, Robert Brenton, witness Davis Stockton, Adam Goudylock, Wm Whiteside
Please see memorial for Colonel James Brenton (1741-1782). Unknown if he is related to Davis Brenton / Brandon / Branton / Brinton.
Find a Grave bio by Jerry J. Stockton
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