John Chilton, II, was born about 1666, probably in Northampton County, Virginia. He was referred to as the "II" probably because his father, also John Chilton (1624-1708) was the first Chilton immigrant to arrive in the colonies. However, John was actually the 4th John Chilton identified. John's mother's name was either Jane or Joan. His father, John Chilton settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia and in 1660 he purchased from John Gerard a tract of land on Curryomen Bay and called his estate "Curriorman, the village of Chiltons". In future generations, the Chilton also appeared as Shelton.
According to the bio below, John first married an unidentified person. His second wife was Lettice Mary Ball. Lettice was born about 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the daughter of William Ball and Margaret Downman. Lettice was a first cousin to Mary (Ball) Washington, mother to the first president of the United States, General George Washington.
John and Mary had the following known children:
1. John Chilton, III, (ca. 1699-1744)
2. Thomas Chilton (ca. 1699-1765)
Lettice died about 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John then married Mary (nee unknown) 1) Bowcock, 2) Watts, 3) Summerville. John died July 11, 1726, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John's will was made July 7, 1726, and named his two sons, John and Thomas.
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The below bio was posted by an unnamed person, but have kept it as it was when the memorial was transferred to me (unsolicited), but as John was my 8th great-grandfather, I am happy to manage it.
For convenience, this is John Chilton II; there was a John Chilton III. He was probably conceived during the voyage bringing his parents, John and Joan, from England to claim the estate of his brother, George, who died 1666 without issue. Immigrant John Chilton died in 1707.
In the 1690s JC2 settled in Westmoreland County where Currioman Creek empties into the Potomac River. This arrival preceded that of the Lee family, who built their seat, Stratford Hall, nearby. His identity as a "Merchant" meant that he captained a vessel for episodic trade with England. The name of John's first wife is not known. At age 51 in March 1718 he found reason to become the 4th husband of Mary Bowcock Watts Somerville. That reason ran out in 1726.
The vertical split in the marker (see photo) was caused by the blade of a plowshare as it was surprisingly disinterred by farmer Mr. Sanders. A local historian contacted a descendant, serving in the US Army. Major McDonnell hired a mason to frame the shards and elevate them well above ground. By his retirement, this man was General McDonnell.
Visiting this grave marker has been a pilgrimage for Many Chiltons over the last 85 years. When my visit occurred in summer 1984 the Potomac bank property was still in the Sanders family. Eventually, when it came up for sale, a small group of Chiltons could not compete for price with land developers.
US history books are salted with John Chilton's prominent descendants. So is Wikipedia and, of course, Find A Grave.
According to the bio below, John first married an unidentified person. His second wife was Lettice Mary Ball. Lettice was born about 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the daughter of William Ball and Margaret Downman. Lettice was a first cousin to Mary (Ball) Washington, mother to the first president of the United States, General George Washington.
John and Mary had the following known children:
1. John Chilton, III, (ca. 1699-1744)
2. Thomas Chilton (ca. 1699-1765)
Lettice died about 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John then married Mary (nee unknown) 1) Bowcock, 2) Watts, 3) Summerville. John died July 11, 1726, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John's will was made July 7, 1726, and named his two sons, John and Thomas.
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The below bio was posted by an unnamed person, but have kept it as it was when the memorial was transferred to me (unsolicited), but as John was my 8th great-grandfather, I am happy to manage it.
For convenience, this is John Chilton II; there was a John Chilton III. He was probably conceived during the voyage bringing his parents, John and Joan, from England to claim the estate of his brother, George, who died 1666 without issue. Immigrant John Chilton died in 1707.
In the 1690s JC2 settled in Westmoreland County where Currioman Creek empties into the Potomac River. This arrival preceded that of the Lee family, who built their seat, Stratford Hall, nearby. His identity as a "Merchant" meant that he captained a vessel for episodic trade with England. The name of John's first wife is not known. At age 51 in March 1718 he found reason to become the 4th husband of Mary Bowcock Watts Somerville. That reason ran out in 1726.
The vertical split in the marker (see photo) was caused by the blade of a plowshare as it was surprisingly disinterred by farmer Mr. Sanders. A local historian contacted a descendant, serving in the US Army. Major McDonnell hired a mason to frame the shards and elevate them well above ground. By his retirement, this man was General McDonnell.
Visiting this grave marker has been a pilgrimage for Many Chiltons over the last 85 years. When my visit occurred in summer 1984 the Potomac bank property was still in the Sanders family. Eventually, when it came up for sale, a small group of Chiltons could not compete for price with land developers.
US history books are salted with John Chilton's prominent descendants. So is Wikipedia and, of course, Find A Grave.
John Chilton, II, was born about 1666, probably in Northampton County, Virginia. He was referred to as the "II" probably because his father, also John Chilton (1624-1708) was the first Chilton immigrant to arrive in the colonies. However, John was actually the 4th John Chilton identified. John's mother's name was either Jane or Joan. His father, John Chilton settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia and in 1660 he purchased from John Gerard a tract of land on Curryomen Bay and called his estate "Curriorman, the village of Chiltons". In future generations, the Chilton also appeared as Shelton.
According to the bio below, John first married an unidentified person. His second wife was Lettice Mary Ball. Lettice was born about 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the daughter of William Ball and Margaret Downman. Lettice was a first cousin to Mary (Ball) Washington, mother to the first president of the United States, General George Washington.
John and Mary had the following known children:
1. John Chilton, III, (ca. 1699-1744)
2. Thomas Chilton (ca. 1699-1765)
Lettice died about 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John then married Mary (nee unknown) 1) Bowcock, 2) Watts, 3) Summerville. John died July 11, 1726, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John's will was made July 7, 1726, and named his two sons, John and Thomas.
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The below bio was posted by an unnamed person, but have kept it as it was when the memorial was transferred to me (unsolicited), but as John was my 8th great-grandfather, I am happy to manage it.
For convenience, this is John Chilton II; there was a John Chilton III. He was probably conceived during the voyage bringing his parents, John and Joan, from England to claim the estate of his brother, George, who died 1666 without issue. Immigrant John Chilton died in 1707.
In the 1690s JC2 settled in Westmoreland County where Currioman Creek empties into the Potomac River. This arrival preceded that of the Lee family, who built their seat, Stratford Hall, nearby. His identity as a "Merchant" meant that he captained a vessel for episodic trade with England. The name of John's first wife is not known. At age 51 in March 1718 he found reason to become the 4th husband of Mary Bowcock Watts Somerville. That reason ran out in 1726.
The vertical split in the marker (see photo) was caused by the blade of a plowshare as it was surprisingly disinterred by farmer Mr. Sanders. A local historian contacted a descendant, serving in the US Army. Major McDonnell hired a mason to frame the shards and elevate them well above ground. By his retirement, this man was General McDonnell.
Visiting this grave marker has been a pilgrimage for Many Chiltons over the last 85 years. When my visit occurred in summer 1984 the Potomac bank property was still in the Sanders family. Eventually, when it came up for sale, a small group of Chiltons could not compete for price with land developers.
US history books are salted with John Chilton's prominent descendants. So is Wikipedia and, of course, Find A Grave.
According to the bio below, John first married an unidentified person. His second wife was Lettice Mary Ball. Lettice was born about 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the daughter of William Ball and Margaret Downman. Lettice was a first cousin to Mary (Ball) Washington, mother to the first president of the United States, General George Washington.
John and Mary had the following known children:
1. John Chilton, III, (ca. 1699-1744)
2. Thomas Chilton (ca. 1699-1765)
Lettice died about 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John then married Mary (nee unknown) 1) Bowcock, 2) Watts, 3) Summerville. John died July 11, 1726, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. John's will was made July 7, 1726, and named his two sons, John and Thomas.
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The below bio was posted by an unnamed person, but have kept it as it was when the memorial was transferred to me (unsolicited), but as John was my 8th great-grandfather, I am happy to manage it.
For convenience, this is John Chilton II; there was a John Chilton III. He was probably conceived during the voyage bringing his parents, John and Joan, from England to claim the estate of his brother, George, who died 1666 without issue. Immigrant John Chilton died in 1707.
In the 1690s JC2 settled in Westmoreland County where Currioman Creek empties into the Potomac River. This arrival preceded that of the Lee family, who built their seat, Stratford Hall, nearby. His identity as a "Merchant" meant that he captained a vessel for episodic trade with England. The name of John's first wife is not known. At age 51 in March 1718 he found reason to become the 4th husband of Mary Bowcock Watts Somerville. That reason ran out in 1726.
The vertical split in the marker (see photo) was caused by the blade of a plowshare as it was surprisingly disinterred by farmer Mr. Sanders. A local historian contacted a descendant, serving in the US Army. Major McDonnell hired a mason to frame the shards and elevate them well above ground. By his retirement, this man was General McDonnell.
Visiting this grave marker has been a pilgrimage for Many Chiltons over the last 85 years. When my visit occurred in summer 1984 the Potomac bank property was still in the Sanders family. Eventually, when it came up for sale, a small group of Chiltons could not compete for price with land developers.
US history books are salted with John Chilton's prominent descendants. So is Wikipedia and, of course, Find A Grave.
Inscription
Here Lyeth in hopes of a Joyfull Resurrection the Body of Mr. John Chilton Merchant who Departed this life the 11th day of July Anno Domini 1726 Aged about 60 years
Restored July 12th 1927
By Major John Chilton McDonnell
Gravesite Details
This is a lone grave marker. It is being pushed up by the roots of a large tree nearby.
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