Catherine Margaret Vaught was born ca. 1715 in Germany and died circa Jun, 1793, when her will was proved in Augusta County, Virginia.
She married Christian Clements, who died before Mar 15, 1783.
She immigrated with her parents on the ship Charming Betty out of London, arriving Oct 11, 1733.
Catherine Clemans/Cleming is cited in Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County, VA (compiled and transcribed by Janice L. Abercrombie and Richard Slatten, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia) for the period 28 Feb 1781 to 23 Jun 1781 as selling provisions to "Col. White's Regiment of Light Dragoons, the prisoners of War and [illeg] in Staunton, also the militia." (pp. 10, 11, 12) Accordingly, a supplemental application for Larry P. Cornwell has been approved from the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize her service. Specifically, Catherine Clemans sold "1 beef £450." Later, from 28 February to 13 October 1781, Catherine Cleming sold "1 beef."
The following is cited as reasonable proof that this Catherine was the wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, and the mother of Eve Clemens, who married Philip Barger.
A genealogical ledger maintained by Wesley Kenerly Helm (1822-1871), who was the grandson of Philip Barger, documented Phillip's marriage to Eve Clemens on the second page of his 32-page ledger.
Christian Clemons of Augusta County, Virginia wrote his will on 10 Feb 1780, listing his wife as Catherine and leaving one-fifth of his estate to Phillip Berger & his wife. The will contains the following named individuals. Many of these same names appeared in the Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County and are annotated below with the page number in the Claims. This helps establish the credibility that Catherine Clemons, wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, was the Catherine Clemans/Cleming listed in the Claims:
Gasper Clemons (Gaspor Climings, page 12)
David McNelly
George Trout
Henry Lyner (Henry Liner, pages 12, 13)
John Davidson
Robert Stephens (Robert Steven, page 13)
John Surfass
Jacob Barrier (Jacob Barrier, page 10)
John Hind (John Hind, pages 12, 14)
John Clemons (John Clemans, page 10)
Paul Faught
James Kerr (James Kerr, pages 14, 15, 25)
James Robertson
Jacob Barger (likely Jacob Barrier, listed above. Names were interchangeable.)
Alexander Robertson (Alex. Robertson, page 7)
Jacob Bowyer
"Clemmons Catharine Negroe Jane 16 years" is listed in the Augusta County Personal Property 1783 book. The heading of list 2 reads, "A return of the Taxable property in the Bounds of Captains Givens Y. Rankins Company taken by Alexn. Roberts on agreeable to Order of March Court 1783." She is listed as a white tithable over the age of 21 years (with a 1 in the column). The column entitled "Negroes above the age of 16 years" had a 1 in the column. There was no mark in the column "Negroes under the age of 16 years," no horses, and in the pounds, shillings, and pence columns were blank, 10, and blank, indicating a tax of 10 shillings.
Catherine Clement's own will written 12 Jun 1783 lists two of the children mentioned in her husband's will, John and Catherine. She further listed another individual cited in the Virginia Publick Claims book for Augusta County: Joseph Hannah (Joseph Hannan, page 13).
Her will, on file in the County Clerk's office, Augusta County, Virginia, is recorded on pages 60-61 of the Will Book 8.
"In the name of God Amen this 12th day of June in the year 1783 I Catherine Clements of Augusta County and State of Virginia Being sick and weak in Body but of a perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God for it:
"Therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body and Knowing that is appointed to all men once to die; do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament (viz)
"and first of all I give and recommend my Soul to god who gave it and for my Body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian and decent manner at the decretion of my Executors:
"and for what Worldly Estate wherewith I hath pleased God to Bless me in this Life I give and dispose of in the following manner and form:
"Imprimis I Constitue my Son John Clemons my sole Heir to all my effects:
"and my daughter Catherine to have the one third of my Estate if she stays with me while I live and if not she shall have thirty Shillings paid by Son John
"the Big Bible I leave to my son John and the Book Intittled Benmamin Brakbill
"Item I leave to my daughter Catherine the prayer Book Intittled John Jacob Strong
"I comtetrate and appoint my Son John and Jacob Berryer to be my Executors
"Ratyfing and Confirming this to be my last Will and Testament
"Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Joseph Hannah, Fredrick Shull, David Trout." Catherine Clemens signed her mark (an X).
"June Augusta Court 1793
"The last Will and Testament of Catherine Clements decd. was presented in Court and proved by the oath of Davis Trout a witness thereto who also declared that he saw Joseph Hannah Subscribe his Name as a witness who has Since that time departed this Life (also at July Augusta Court 1793 this Will was further proved by the oath of Fredrick Shull another of the witnesses hereto also is ordered to be Recorded.
"And on the motion of John Clements one of the Executors therein Named who made Oath According to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thoreof he having with Security entered into and acknowledged their Bond according to Law (and leave is reserved for the other Executor & &." Teste J Kinney C Ale.
She married Christian Clements, who died before Mar 15, 1783.
She immigrated with her parents on the ship Charming Betty out of London, arriving Oct 11, 1733.
Catherine Clemans/Cleming is cited in Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County, VA (compiled and transcribed by Janice L. Abercrombie and Richard Slatten, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia) for the period 28 Feb 1781 to 23 Jun 1781 as selling provisions to "Col. White's Regiment of Light Dragoons, the prisoners of War and [illeg] in Staunton, also the militia." (pp. 10, 11, 12) Accordingly, a supplemental application for Larry P. Cornwell has been approved from the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize her service. Specifically, Catherine Clemans sold "1 beef £450." Later, from 28 February to 13 October 1781, Catherine Cleming sold "1 beef."
The following is cited as reasonable proof that this Catherine was the wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, and the mother of Eve Clemens, who married Philip Barger.
A genealogical ledger maintained by Wesley Kenerly Helm (1822-1871), who was the grandson of Philip Barger, documented Phillip's marriage to Eve Clemens on the second page of his 32-page ledger.
Christian Clemons of Augusta County, Virginia wrote his will on 10 Feb 1780, listing his wife as Catherine and leaving one-fifth of his estate to Phillip Berger & his wife. The will contains the following named individuals. Many of these same names appeared in the Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County and are annotated below with the page number in the Claims. This helps establish the credibility that Catherine Clemons, wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, was the Catherine Clemans/Cleming listed in the Claims:
Gasper Clemons (Gaspor Climings, page 12)
David McNelly
George Trout
Henry Lyner (Henry Liner, pages 12, 13)
John Davidson
Robert Stephens (Robert Steven, page 13)
John Surfass
Jacob Barrier (Jacob Barrier, page 10)
John Hind (John Hind, pages 12, 14)
John Clemons (John Clemans, page 10)
Paul Faught
James Kerr (James Kerr, pages 14, 15, 25)
James Robertson
Jacob Barger (likely Jacob Barrier, listed above. Names were interchangeable.)
Alexander Robertson (Alex. Robertson, page 7)
Jacob Bowyer
"Clemmons Catharine Negroe Jane 16 years" is listed in the Augusta County Personal Property 1783 book. The heading of list 2 reads, "A return of the Taxable property in the Bounds of Captains Givens Y. Rankins Company taken by Alexn. Roberts on agreeable to Order of March Court 1783." She is listed as a white tithable over the age of 21 years (with a 1 in the column). The column entitled "Negroes above the age of 16 years" had a 1 in the column. There was no mark in the column "Negroes under the age of 16 years," no horses, and in the pounds, shillings, and pence columns were blank, 10, and blank, indicating a tax of 10 shillings.
Catherine Clement's own will written 12 Jun 1783 lists two of the children mentioned in her husband's will, John and Catherine. She further listed another individual cited in the Virginia Publick Claims book for Augusta County: Joseph Hannah (Joseph Hannan, page 13).
Her will, on file in the County Clerk's office, Augusta County, Virginia, is recorded on pages 60-61 of the Will Book 8.
"In the name of God Amen this 12th day of June in the year 1783 I Catherine Clements of Augusta County and State of Virginia Being sick and weak in Body but of a perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God for it:
"Therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body and Knowing that is appointed to all men once to die; do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament (viz)
"and first of all I give and recommend my Soul to god who gave it and for my Body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian and decent manner at the decretion of my Executors:
"and for what Worldly Estate wherewith I hath pleased God to Bless me in this Life I give and dispose of in the following manner and form:
"Imprimis I Constitue my Son John Clemons my sole Heir to all my effects:
"and my daughter Catherine to have the one third of my Estate if she stays with me while I live and if not she shall have thirty Shillings paid by Son John
"the Big Bible I leave to my son John and the Book Intittled Benmamin Brakbill
"Item I leave to my daughter Catherine the prayer Book Intittled John Jacob Strong
"I comtetrate and appoint my Son John and Jacob Berryer to be my Executors
"Ratyfing and Confirming this to be my last Will and Testament
"Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Joseph Hannah, Fredrick Shull, David Trout." Catherine Clemens signed her mark (an X).
"June Augusta Court 1793
"The last Will and Testament of Catherine Clements decd. was presented in Court and proved by the oath of Davis Trout a witness thereto who also declared that he saw Joseph Hannah Subscribe his Name as a witness who has Since that time departed this Life (also at July Augusta Court 1793 this Will was further proved by the oath of Fredrick Shull another of the witnesses hereto also is ordered to be Recorded.
"And on the motion of John Clements one of the Executors therein Named who made Oath According to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thoreof he having with Security entered into and acknowledged their Bond according to Law (and leave is reserved for the other Executor & &." Teste J Kinney C Ale.
Catherine Margaret Vaught was born ca. 1715 in Germany and died circa Jun, 1793, when her will was proved in Augusta County, Virginia.
She married Christian Clements, who died before Mar 15, 1783.
She immigrated with her parents on the ship Charming Betty out of London, arriving Oct 11, 1733.
Catherine Clemans/Cleming is cited in Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County, VA (compiled and transcribed by Janice L. Abercrombie and Richard Slatten, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia) for the period 28 Feb 1781 to 23 Jun 1781 as selling provisions to "Col. White's Regiment of Light Dragoons, the prisoners of War and [illeg] in Staunton, also the militia." (pp. 10, 11, 12) Accordingly, a supplemental application for Larry P. Cornwell has been approved from the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize her service. Specifically, Catherine Clemans sold "1 beef £450." Later, from 28 February to 13 October 1781, Catherine Cleming sold "1 beef."
The following is cited as reasonable proof that this Catherine was the wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, and the mother of Eve Clemens, who married Philip Barger.
A genealogical ledger maintained by Wesley Kenerly Helm (1822-1871), who was the grandson of Philip Barger, documented Phillip's marriage to Eve Clemens on the second page of his 32-page ledger.
Christian Clemons of Augusta County, Virginia wrote his will on 10 Feb 1780, listing his wife as Catherine and leaving one-fifth of his estate to Phillip Berger & his wife. The will contains the following named individuals. Many of these same names appeared in the Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County and are annotated below with the page number in the Claims. This helps establish the credibility that Catherine Clemons, wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, was the Catherine Clemans/Cleming listed in the Claims:
Gasper Clemons (Gaspor Climings, page 12)
David McNelly
George Trout
Henry Lyner (Henry Liner, pages 12, 13)
John Davidson
Robert Stephens (Robert Steven, page 13)
John Surfass
Jacob Barrier (Jacob Barrier, page 10)
John Hind (John Hind, pages 12, 14)
John Clemons (John Clemans, page 10)
Paul Faught
James Kerr (James Kerr, pages 14, 15, 25)
James Robertson
Jacob Barger (likely Jacob Barrier, listed above. Names were interchangeable.)
Alexander Robertson (Alex. Robertson, page 7)
Jacob Bowyer
"Clemmons Catharine Negroe Jane 16 years" is listed in the Augusta County Personal Property 1783 book. The heading of list 2 reads, "A return of the Taxable property in the Bounds of Captains Givens Y. Rankins Company taken by Alexn. Roberts on agreeable to Order of March Court 1783." She is listed as a white tithable over the age of 21 years (with a 1 in the column). The column entitled "Negroes above the age of 16 years" had a 1 in the column. There was no mark in the column "Negroes under the age of 16 years," no horses, and in the pounds, shillings, and pence columns were blank, 10, and blank, indicating a tax of 10 shillings.
Catherine Clement's own will written 12 Jun 1783 lists two of the children mentioned in her husband's will, John and Catherine. She further listed another individual cited in the Virginia Publick Claims book for Augusta County: Joseph Hannah (Joseph Hannan, page 13).
Her will, on file in the County Clerk's office, Augusta County, Virginia, is recorded on pages 60-61 of the Will Book 8.
"In the name of God Amen this 12th day of June in the year 1783 I Catherine Clements of Augusta County and State of Virginia Being sick and weak in Body but of a perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God for it:
"Therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body and Knowing that is appointed to all men once to die; do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament (viz)
"and first of all I give and recommend my Soul to god who gave it and for my Body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian and decent manner at the decretion of my Executors:
"and for what Worldly Estate wherewith I hath pleased God to Bless me in this Life I give and dispose of in the following manner and form:
"Imprimis I Constitue my Son John Clemons my sole Heir to all my effects:
"and my daughter Catherine to have the one third of my Estate if she stays with me while I live and if not she shall have thirty Shillings paid by Son John
"the Big Bible I leave to my son John and the Book Intittled Benmamin Brakbill
"Item I leave to my daughter Catherine the prayer Book Intittled John Jacob Strong
"I comtetrate and appoint my Son John and Jacob Berryer to be my Executors
"Ratyfing and Confirming this to be my last Will and Testament
"Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Joseph Hannah, Fredrick Shull, David Trout." Catherine Clemens signed her mark (an X).
"June Augusta Court 1793
"The last Will and Testament of Catherine Clements decd. was presented in Court and proved by the oath of Davis Trout a witness thereto who also declared that he saw Joseph Hannah Subscribe his Name as a witness who has Since that time departed this Life (also at July Augusta Court 1793 this Will was further proved by the oath of Fredrick Shull another of the witnesses hereto also is ordered to be Recorded.
"And on the motion of John Clements one of the Executors therein Named who made Oath According to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thoreof he having with Security entered into and acknowledged their Bond according to Law (and leave is reserved for the other Executor & &." Teste J Kinney C Ale.
She married Christian Clements, who died before Mar 15, 1783.
She immigrated with her parents on the ship Charming Betty out of London, arriving Oct 11, 1733.
Catherine Clemans/Cleming is cited in Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County, VA (compiled and transcribed by Janice L. Abercrombie and Richard Slatten, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia) for the period 28 Feb 1781 to 23 Jun 1781 as selling provisions to "Col. White's Regiment of Light Dragoons, the prisoners of War and [illeg] in Staunton, also the militia." (pp. 10, 11, 12) Accordingly, a supplemental application for Larry P. Cornwell has been approved from the Sons of the American Revolution to recognize her service. Specifically, Catherine Clemans sold "1 beef £450." Later, from 28 February to 13 October 1781, Catherine Cleming sold "1 beef."
The following is cited as reasonable proof that this Catherine was the wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, and the mother of Eve Clemens, who married Philip Barger.
A genealogical ledger maintained by Wesley Kenerly Helm (1822-1871), who was the grandson of Philip Barger, documented Phillip's marriage to Eve Clemens on the second page of his 32-page ledger.
Christian Clemons of Augusta County, Virginia wrote his will on 10 Feb 1780, listing his wife as Catherine and leaving one-fifth of his estate to Phillip Berger & his wife. The will contains the following named individuals. Many of these same names appeared in the Virginia Publick Claims for Augusta County and are annotated below with the page number in the Claims. This helps establish the credibility that Catherine Clemons, wife or widow of Christian Clemons of Augusta County, was the Catherine Clemans/Cleming listed in the Claims:
Gasper Clemons (Gaspor Climings, page 12)
David McNelly
George Trout
Henry Lyner (Henry Liner, pages 12, 13)
John Davidson
Robert Stephens (Robert Steven, page 13)
John Surfass
Jacob Barrier (Jacob Barrier, page 10)
John Hind (John Hind, pages 12, 14)
John Clemons (John Clemans, page 10)
Paul Faught
James Kerr (James Kerr, pages 14, 15, 25)
James Robertson
Jacob Barger (likely Jacob Barrier, listed above. Names were interchangeable.)
Alexander Robertson (Alex. Robertson, page 7)
Jacob Bowyer
"Clemmons Catharine Negroe Jane 16 years" is listed in the Augusta County Personal Property 1783 book. The heading of list 2 reads, "A return of the Taxable property in the Bounds of Captains Givens Y. Rankins Company taken by Alexn. Roberts on agreeable to Order of March Court 1783." She is listed as a white tithable over the age of 21 years (with a 1 in the column). The column entitled "Negroes above the age of 16 years" had a 1 in the column. There was no mark in the column "Negroes under the age of 16 years," no horses, and in the pounds, shillings, and pence columns were blank, 10, and blank, indicating a tax of 10 shillings.
Catherine Clement's own will written 12 Jun 1783 lists two of the children mentioned in her husband's will, John and Catherine. She further listed another individual cited in the Virginia Publick Claims book for Augusta County: Joseph Hannah (Joseph Hannan, page 13).
Her will, on file in the County Clerk's office, Augusta County, Virginia, is recorded on pages 60-61 of the Will Book 8.
"In the name of God Amen this 12th day of June in the year 1783 I Catherine Clements of Augusta County and State of Virginia Being sick and weak in Body but of a perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God for it:
"Therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body and Knowing that is appointed to all men once to die; do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament (viz)
"and first of all I give and recommend my Soul to god who gave it and for my Body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian and decent manner at the decretion of my Executors:
"and for what Worldly Estate wherewith I hath pleased God to Bless me in this Life I give and dispose of in the following manner and form:
"Imprimis I Constitue my Son John Clemons my sole Heir to all my effects:
"and my daughter Catherine to have the one third of my Estate if she stays with me while I live and if not she shall have thirty Shillings paid by Son John
"the Big Bible I leave to my son John and the Book Intittled Benmamin Brakbill
"Item I leave to my daughter Catherine the prayer Book Intittled John Jacob Strong
"I comtetrate and appoint my Son John and Jacob Berryer to be my Executors
"Ratyfing and Confirming this to be my last Will and Testament
"Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Joseph Hannah, Fredrick Shull, David Trout." Catherine Clemens signed her mark (an X).
"June Augusta Court 1793
"The last Will and Testament of Catherine Clements decd. was presented in Court and proved by the oath of Davis Trout a witness thereto who also declared that he saw Joseph Hannah Subscribe his Name as a witness who has Since that time departed this Life (also at July Augusta Court 1793 this Will was further proved by the oath of Fredrick Shull another of the witnesses hereto also is ordered to be Recorded.
"And on the motion of John Clements one of the Executors therein Named who made Oath According to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thoreof he having with Security entered into and acknowledged their Bond according to Law (and leave is reserved for the other Executor & &." Teste J Kinney C Ale.
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