PARENTS:
Josiah Floyd (1760 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA - 1832 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA)
Polly Mary Tilman (1769 - 1810 VA)
Another source has his parents as Parents as Drury Floyd
(1772–____) and Elizabeth Lanier (1770 Mecklenburg Co, VA - 1809 Bulloch, Georgia), daughter of Lemuel Lanier (1743–1817) and Lucy Malone (1745–1829).
GRANDPAENTS:
Charles Floyd (1750-Feb. 1797)
Martha "Pattie" Malone (3/27/1741 Albemarie Parish, Surry, CA - 1772 Brunswick, VA)
GREAT-GRADPARENTS:
Josiah Floyd(1728 - 12/27/1790)
Nancy Jordan (1715 - 1790
First Spouse:
Sally Bass Lanier (1791-03-04 Brunswick,Mecklenburg,Virginia -1844-04-22 Rutherford, County, Tennessee), daughter of Nicholas Lanier (1760–1839) and Martha Malone (1771–1795)
Children:
1. Martha A Floyd (JUN 1812 Rutherford, Tennessee - 7 FEB 1902 • Washington, Hempstead, Arkansas). On 19 Oct 1829 in Williamson County, Tennessee Martha married Hugh M Gault (1806–1850) and they had the following children:
i. Mary E Gault (1830–1920)
ii. Josiah Drury Gault (1831–1860)
iii. Nancy Tillman Gault (1834–1900)
iv. Sarah Ellen Gault (1835–1921)
v. Luraney Jane Gault (1837–1913)
vi. Francis Martha Gault (1843–1920)
2. Elizabeth N Floyd Gault (1814 TN – 1871 TN). Elizabeth married Renwick Adams Gault (1812–1873) and they had the following children:
i. Sophronia Jane Gault (1834–1900)
ii. James C. Gault (1838–1864)
iii. Elizabeth C Gault (1840–1907)
iv. John H Gault (1843–1883)
v. Sarah A. Gault (1846–1900)
vi. Hugh C Gault (1848–1928)
vii. Hugh M. Gault (1848–1882)
viii. Nancy A. Gault (1852–1888)
ix. William Isaiah Gault (1854–1910)
x. Mary E. Gault (1858–1926)
3. Rebecca Floyd (1816 TN–1850)
4. William Floyd (1818 TN –1830)
5. Female Floyd (1820–1850)
6. James A Floyd (6 SEP 1821 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1862 Warwickshire, England)
7. Nancy Floyd (1823 Tennessee - APR 1862 Estill, Kentucky)
8. Female Floyd (1825–1840)
9. Benjamin William Floyd (16 DEC 1826 Tennessee - 17 APR 1868 Tennessee)
10. John Henry Floyd ( 9 SEP 1828 Rutherford, Tennessee - 19 FEB 1876 Tennessee)
11. Mary Jane Floyd (Webb) (SEP 1832 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1912 Rover, Bedford, Tennessee)
Second Spouse:
Nancy Ann Rivers Rowlett (1802 Virginia - 30 JUN 1846 Tennessee)
Drury Josiah Floyd
in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Drury Josiah Floyd
Gender: Male
Birth Place: VA
Birth Year: 1789
Spouse Name: Sally Bass Lanier
Spouse Birth Place: VA
Spouse Birth Year: 1791
Marriage Year: 1811
Drury Floyd
in the 1810 United States Federal Census (this must be his father)
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Meherrin, Brunswick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Numbers of Slaves: 9
Number of Household Members: 10
Drury Floyd
in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Williamson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 3
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
Drury Floyd
in the North Carolina and Tennessee, Early Land Records, 1753-1931
Name: Drury Floyd
Record Date: 14 Jun 1826
90 Acres
Location: Williamson, Tennessee
Warrant Number: 3325
Drury Josiah Floyd Obit
"NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug 12, 1811; to Warren co., Tenn. 1813; after death of his first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlett, June 30, 1846"
Will of Drury Floyd
Will of Drury Floyd Rutherford County, Tennessee Will Book #23 pp. 231-232 probated 5th day of October 1868 Listing his six children
Item 4: I will and desire that all my Stock farming ......crops ......and kitchen furniture be Sold to the highest bidder.....Months and the proceeds of Sale to be divided between my six children (viz, Martha A. Gault, Elizabeth N Gault, James A. Floyd, Benjamin W. Floyd, John H. Floyd and Mary Jane Webb they each and all of them to account for my advancements heretofore made to them.
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The following is a letter from Drury Josiah Floyd's father, Josiah Floyd (1760 - 1833), son of Charles Floyd (1742 - 1797) and Martha Malone (1741 - 1772), to his sons in Tenn. He had married first it is thought Polly Tillman (Mary) he married 2nd to Rebecca Bugg a Widow in 1810 by her he had one son, William Monroe Floyd born in VA 1812. Rebecca took most of the children, her step children as well and went to Wiliamson co TN some time shortly before this letter was writen. Josiah Sr. was declared of age in 1781 in Va. records. On the Marriage to Polly Tillman, she had a guardian James Taylor who was discharged from his service to her when she married Josiah.
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Transcript Of the Letter from Josiah Floyd ca 1760-Jan 1833 - It is sent from White Plains VA 5 April 1827 25 cents postage to Mr John H. Floyd Williamson Cty Tenn. Harpith Post Office via Richmond.
This is from the Manuscript Division AC. NO. 1625, TN State Library and Archives
403 seventh ave North Nashville TN 37219)
Brunswick County 9 April 1827
Dear Children,
I rec'd your letter bearing date the 7th March a few days ago. I was glad to hear from you all but sorry to hear of Jones and his family being so poorly.
I should have rote before this time but owing to my ill habit of health I put it off.
I am rather better of than I were when you left here. I have been under the Doctor now for thirteen days taking medicine every day.
My cofe has got better. Aunt Pettett (Un clear) will start in a few days to Georgia with John Bofs (Boss?) who have come heare.
We shall be Glad to heare from you at any time. You will let all the boys know how we are heare.
The rest of the famly all in reasonable health Thanks be to God for it and all hope these-(Page 2) few lines will find you well and all of them well and their familys. Give my love to them all. How glad I should be if I could but see them and their familys. Our Wheat are tollerable likely. Tell Joe that he ought not to expose himself by hard lifting.
I must conclude by subscribing my self your Father until death.
Josiah Floyd
THE ABOVE COPY I BELIEVE WAS FROM BETTY HAGEN OR MRS COLE IN TX. There is a large file in the archives from a Charlote Webster I am searching for them I know she wrote large and sidways on each page. Spelling and words are as writen. Barbara Sharp
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Will of Josiah Floyd
Will Book 12, pg 34, Brunswick County, VA
In the name of God Amen I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and state of Virginia do make and ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament revoking all others:
First I give to my wife Rebecca Floyd and to my daughters Mary Floyd, Rebecca D. Floyd, Martha Floyd, Nancy Floyd and Elizabeth Floyd and th their heirs forever the tract of land on which I live containing three hundred six acres be the same more or less a sufficiency of plantation tools to cultivate the farm, two cows and calves, one ox cart and wheels the young yoke of working oxen and a support out of my estate for one year.
Item I give to my daughters Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd and to their heirs forever, three feather beds and furnature, two loomes with the slays and (___?__) belonging thereto three spinning wheels and three pair of cotton cards.
Item There after the payment of all my just debts, the residue of my estate (if any) I wish sold by my Executors here after named and the proceeds arising there from to be equally divided among all my children (viz) Drury, Jones, Joseph, John, Charles, James, William, Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd which I give to them and theirs forever.
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my friends James Seward and John Daly Executors to this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of January 1828.
Josiah Floyd
Witnesses
Charles King Jr.
Richard C. Batte
Paseal Hicks
Theo. White
Brunswick County Court January 28th,1833
This last will and testament of Josiah Floyd decd was proved by the oaths of Chas. King Jr., Pascal Hicks and Theophulus White three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and as the motion of John Daly one of the Exect. named in the said will who made oath thereto according to law and together with John B. Thrower and James P. Harrison his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand Dollars conditioned according to law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat of the said decedents will in due form liberty being reserved for the other Executor named in the said will to join in the said probate where he thinks fit.
Teste
Examined R. Turnbull C.C.
Full text of Will contributed by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY
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Transcript of declaration of the Children of Josiah Floyd after their Step Mother Rebecca Floyd distributed the moneys from Josiah's estate in Virginia. I believe it was before her death in 1849 and probably after her own will was writen in 1847.
It is filed in Williamson Co. TN:
(as spelled and worded) Barbara Sharp 2007-)
(Drury is Drury Josiah Floyd)
To all who it may concern ----------------(not Clear )
Know that we Drury Floyd, Jones Floyd, John H. Floyd, Charles Floyd, Mary Floyd, Rebecca Floyd, Martha Floyd and Nancy Floyd have received from our Step Mother Rebecca and are full satisfied with distribution she has made May 30, 184- (Missing # 1847-1849) with the property each receives. $500 to be paid to estate if ever interfiered with after we received the portion left us by our Step Mother.
W. Bryan Windson
D. Floyd
Mathew Marble
Jones
John H.
Charles
Mary
Rebecca
Martha
Nancy
(witnesses).
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Drury Floyd born before 1772, married Elizabeth "Betsy' Lanier?
Came to Rutherford Co. Tenn. abt 1809; was the Uncle Drury referred to.
...equitable part after deducting his said Richard Floyd's equitable share of said money, he having also paid Wilson Yardell sixty dollars, his bill for attendance on the said Elizabeth Floyd, wife of said Drury, on her last illness and the family from 1833 and also paying twenty dollars extra to the aforenamed distributors Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd & Sally & Josiah W. Floyd, then the foregoing obligation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue. Signed with our hand and sealed with our seals the day and date above written..
Test..
John Joice-----------------Richard Floyd (Seal).
John Belk------------------Robert (his mark) Sanders (Seal).
State of Tennessee-----)County Court, January Term 1825.
Rutherford County------) The execution of the foregoing bond from Richard Floyd & Robert Sanders to Thomas L. Floyd, Catharine A. Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Sally Floyd and Josiah W. Floyd was duly acknowledged in open court at the above term by the said Richard & Robert to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned and ordered to be certified for registration Feby 4th, 1825. Registered.
Floyd/Lanier Connection.
By: Phyllis Winthurst
Date: December 30, 2001.
1. this is for Walter the second one -!.
Arrived James town Va. 1619 on the ship Nova, one source says 1623 with brother Nathaniel another source says Transporte 1660 by Howell Pryse Beverly Fleet However in Brocks Va. Vol. # 1 page 156 says "Patented 400 A. Martins 100 April 24, 1630 this later became York Co. Va. by 1712..
2. Morris the first one -.
In Henrico Co. VA a William Humphreys left a will dated 1685/6 in which he named his daughter, Margaret, wife of Morris Floyd.
That name was also sometimes spelled Maurice Floyd.
Morris Floyd left his will in Henrico, July 1728 and named daughter, Rebecca, son Stephen, Josiah, William, Morris, Richard and a daughter Mary.
Stephen Floyd and Morris Floyd are mentioned in later records of Goochland Co. VA.
3. Morris the 2nd one-!. Possible the Morris of the land grant in 1702 King and Queen Co. Va., or perhaps this was his son. His will is in Henrico Co. June 1 1726 said to be sick of Body. His wife Mary presented an appraisal of his estate 1728 her name more than likely was Cook? there is material on the IGA said to be christing rec. ets but can't prove them.
4. Will of Josiah Floyd dated Dec 21 1790.
In the name of God Amen. I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and parish of Meherin being sick and weak of body but of perfect sound and disposing mind, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following.
My soul I give to God who gave it hoping for Salvation through the merits of my Savior Christ and in so to the worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with I do give them as followeth,
In Primis: that all my just and full debts be first paid, and my body decently intered according to the discretion of my executors.
2ndly I give and bequeath unto my son Zachariah Floyd the lands whereon I now live containing three hundred and ninety eight acres, a negroe fellow Will, negroe fellow Jerry, a negroe woman Frank, a negroe woman Eady a negroe boy Randolph a negroe Ned, a negroe girl Pugg, a negroe girl Fanny a negroe boy Robin to him and his heirs forever, likewise all my stock of hogs, twenty head of cattle twenty head of sheep likewise all my corn, tobacco, wheat, and oats & fodder one dutch oven, loom, tea kettle, coffee pot, desk with all the rest of my kitchen and household furniture of all kinds also all my horses, and all kinds of tools and utensels, belong to the plantation to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Morris Floyd a woman named Nancy, to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Floyd my two negroe fellows James & Carter to him and his heirs.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandson Drury Floyd my negroe boy Isaac to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Isiah Floyd, one ------negroe named Hammon to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter Phebey Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, a negroe girl named Patience to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son in-law Benjamin Hicks a negroe woman namely Ursey & her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Potello, a negroe boy named Ejsic?, a negroe girl Judah, a woman named Lucy, a negroe boy named Burril to her and her heirs.
Item: I give unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, on negroe girl named Faithey to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Mary Bracey, twenty shillings currant money. Lastly I do hereby appoint my sons Charles and Zachariah Floyd Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all wills by me formerly made and declaring this to be my last will in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 21st day of December A.D one thousand seven hundred and ninenty.
Signed, Sealed, Published and His.
Declared in the presence of:: Josiah X Floyd.
Mark.
Chs. Collier.
James Hicks Sr.
James Hicks Jr.
Proved on December 27, 1790, by the oaths of James Hicks, Sr., and James Hicks, Jr..
Will Book 5, page 396, Brunswick County, Virginia.
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Barbara Sharp- the GRANDSON ISIAH IS IN FACT GRANDSON JOSIAH.
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Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
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WILL OF DRURY JOSHIA FLOYD'S GRANDFATHER:
In the name of God Amen. I Charles Floyd of Brunswick County being in resonable health of body but in sound mind and memory thanks be to God, do make this my Last Will & Testament. In primises: my soul I give to God who gave it me and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discresion of my executors hereafter to be mentioned.
Item: I lend unto my beloved wife Martha Floyed, negroe man Royal one negroe boy Will one negroe Suce (or Luce) also my stocks of all kinds & household & kitchen furniture during of life or widowhood & after her death or marriage my will & desire is that the above mentioned negroes, stocks & furniture as above mentioned may be equally divided between my children as namely (Vizt) Sally Floyed, Amey Floyed, Wells Floyed & William Floyed to them & their heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Drury Floyed five Shillings cash to him & his heirs forever..
Item: I give unto my daughter Patsey Pennington five shilling cash to her & her heirs forever.
I give unto my daughter Phebe Davis five shillings cash to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my five youngest children all of my outstanding debts when collected to be equally divided betweens & their heirs forever.
Item: My will & desire that my negroe woman Vilet & child by the name of Jame may be sold in order to pay my last debts.
Item: Lastly I noninate & appoint John Davis and Davis Ezell executors to this my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 day of December One thousand seven hundred & ninety five.
Signed, sealed, published and delivered this to be my Last Will and Testament of the above named Charles Floyed.
In the presence of Charles Floyed.
Chas. Collier.
her.
Anna X Ezell.
mark.
Polley Lanier.
Brunswick County Court Feb. 27, 1797.
This Last Will & Testament of Charles Floyed dec. proved by the oaths of Charles Collier & Anne Ezell witnesses thereto & orrdered to be recorded & on the motion of John Davis one of the executors therein named he having made oath thereto according to law & together with Hiram Smith, Benjamin Ivey, Daniel Shelton his securities entered into & acknowledged a bond is the penalty of two thousand pounds with condition as the law directs. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate there of in due form liberty being reserved the other executor therein named to join in the said probate when he thinks fit?.
Teste.
C. B. Jones C.B.C.
Will Book 6, pages 82-83, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
I can find no note where I was in touch with this person but it seems to be very good material. Barb.
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GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS.
THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1869-1871.
By Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith.
Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 1997.
JANUARY-JUNE 1869.
(Page 11).
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869.
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct. 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug. 12, 1811; to Warren Co., Tenn. 1813; after death of first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlet, June 30, 1846.
Much of the Floyd material comes from Betty Hagen 2441 Vaughn Drive Manhattan, KS 66502. She searched out the Cemetery in the late 1980s and shared photos with me of the stones of both Drury Josiah Floyd and Sally Bass Lanier Floyd his wife also a daughter Rebecca who was buried near her parents. This Cemetery is abandoned it is found on the Farm of Ralph McClaran, South West of Kingdom Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Josiah Floyd (1760 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA - 1832 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA)
Polly Mary Tilman (1769 - 1810 VA)
Another source has his parents as Parents as Drury Floyd
(1772–____) and Elizabeth Lanier (1770 Mecklenburg Co, VA - 1809 Bulloch, Georgia), daughter of Lemuel Lanier (1743–1817) and Lucy Malone (1745–1829).
GRANDPAENTS:
Charles Floyd (1750-Feb. 1797)
Martha "Pattie" Malone (3/27/1741 Albemarie Parish, Surry, CA - 1772 Brunswick, VA)
GREAT-GRADPARENTS:
Josiah Floyd(1728 - 12/27/1790)
Nancy Jordan (1715 - 1790
First Spouse:
Sally Bass Lanier (1791-03-04 Brunswick,Mecklenburg,Virginia -1844-04-22 Rutherford, County, Tennessee), daughter of Nicholas Lanier (1760–1839) and Martha Malone (1771–1795)
Children:
1. Martha A Floyd (JUN 1812 Rutherford, Tennessee - 7 FEB 1902 • Washington, Hempstead, Arkansas). On 19 Oct 1829 in Williamson County, Tennessee Martha married Hugh M Gault (1806–1850) and they had the following children:
i. Mary E Gault (1830–1920)
ii. Josiah Drury Gault (1831–1860)
iii. Nancy Tillman Gault (1834–1900)
iv. Sarah Ellen Gault (1835–1921)
v. Luraney Jane Gault (1837–1913)
vi. Francis Martha Gault (1843–1920)
2. Elizabeth N Floyd Gault (1814 TN – 1871 TN). Elizabeth married Renwick Adams Gault (1812–1873) and they had the following children:
i. Sophronia Jane Gault (1834–1900)
ii. James C. Gault (1838–1864)
iii. Elizabeth C Gault (1840–1907)
iv. John H Gault (1843–1883)
v. Sarah A. Gault (1846–1900)
vi. Hugh C Gault (1848–1928)
vii. Hugh M. Gault (1848–1882)
viii. Nancy A. Gault (1852–1888)
ix. William Isaiah Gault (1854–1910)
x. Mary E. Gault (1858–1926)
3. Rebecca Floyd (1816 TN–1850)
4. William Floyd (1818 TN –1830)
5. Female Floyd (1820–1850)
6. James A Floyd (6 SEP 1821 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1862 Warwickshire, England)
7. Nancy Floyd (1823 Tennessee - APR 1862 Estill, Kentucky)
8. Female Floyd (1825–1840)
9. Benjamin William Floyd (16 DEC 1826 Tennessee - 17 APR 1868 Tennessee)
10. John Henry Floyd ( 9 SEP 1828 Rutherford, Tennessee - 19 FEB 1876 Tennessee)
11. Mary Jane Floyd (Webb) (SEP 1832 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1912 Rover, Bedford, Tennessee)
Second Spouse:
Nancy Ann Rivers Rowlett (1802 Virginia - 30 JUN 1846 Tennessee)
Drury Josiah Floyd
in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Drury Josiah Floyd
Gender: Male
Birth Place: VA
Birth Year: 1789
Spouse Name: Sally Bass Lanier
Spouse Birth Place: VA
Spouse Birth Year: 1791
Marriage Year: 1811
Drury Floyd
in the 1810 United States Federal Census (this must be his father)
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Meherrin, Brunswick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Numbers of Slaves: 9
Number of Household Members: 10
Drury Floyd
in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Williamson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 3
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
Drury Floyd
in the North Carolina and Tennessee, Early Land Records, 1753-1931
Name: Drury Floyd
Record Date: 14 Jun 1826
90 Acres
Location: Williamson, Tennessee
Warrant Number: 3325
Drury Josiah Floyd Obit
"NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug 12, 1811; to Warren co., Tenn. 1813; after death of his first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlett, June 30, 1846"
Will of Drury Floyd
Will of Drury Floyd Rutherford County, Tennessee Will Book #23 pp. 231-232 probated 5th day of October 1868 Listing his six children
Item 4: I will and desire that all my Stock farming ......crops ......and kitchen furniture be Sold to the highest bidder.....Months and the proceeds of Sale to be divided between my six children (viz, Martha A. Gault, Elizabeth N Gault, James A. Floyd, Benjamin W. Floyd, John H. Floyd and Mary Jane Webb they each and all of them to account for my advancements heretofore made to them.
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The following is a letter from Drury Josiah Floyd's father, Josiah Floyd (1760 - 1833), son of Charles Floyd (1742 - 1797) and Martha Malone (1741 - 1772), to his sons in Tenn. He had married first it is thought Polly Tillman (Mary) he married 2nd to Rebecca Bugg a Widow in 1810 by her he had one son, William Monroe Floyd born in VA 1812. Rebecca took most of the children, her step children as well and went to Wiliamson co TN some time shortly before this letter was writen. Josiah Sr. was declared of age in 1781 in Va. records. On the Marriage to Polly Tillman, she had a guardian James Taylor who was discharged from his service to her when she married Josiah.
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Transcript Of the Letter from Josiah Floyd ca 1760-Jan 1833 - It is sent from White Plains VA 5 April 1827 25 cents postage to Mr John H. Floyd Williamson Cty Tenn. Harpith Post Office via Richmond.
This is from the Manuscript Division AC. NO. 1625, TN State Library and Archives
403 seventh ave North Nashville TN 37219)
Brunswick County 9 April 1827
Dear Children,
I rec'd your letter bearing date the 7th March a few days ago. I was glad to hear from you all but sorry to hear of Jones and his family being so poorly.
I should have rote before this time but owing to my ill habit of health I put it off.
I am rather better of than I were when you left here. I have been under the Doctor now for thirteen days taking medicine every day.
My cofe has got better. Aunt Pettett (Un clear) will start in a few days to Georgia with John Bofs (Boss?) who have come heare.
We shall be Glad to heare from you at any time. You will let all the boys know how we are heare.
The rest of the famly all in reasonable health Thanks be to God for it and all hope these-(Page 2) few lines will find you well and all of them well and their familys. Give my love to them all. How glad I should be if I could but see them and their familys. Our Wheat are tollerable likely. Tell Joe that he ought not to expose himself by hard lifting.
I must conclude by subscribing my self your Father until death.
Josiah Floyd
THE ABOVE COPY I BELIEVE WAS FROM BETTY HAGEN OR MRS COLE IN TX. There is a large file in the archives from a Charlote Webster I am searching for them I know she wrote large and sidways on each page. Spelling and words are as writen. Barbara Sharp
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Will of Josiah Floyd
Will Book 12, pg 34, Brunswick County, VA
In the name of God Amen I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and state of Virginia do make and ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament revoking all others:
First I give to my wife Rebecca Floyd and to my daughters Mary Floyd, Rebecca D. Floyd, Martha Floyd, Nancy Floyd and Elizabeth Floyd and th their heirs forever the tract of land on which I live containing three hundred six acres be the same more or less a sufficiency of plantation tools to cultivate the farm, two cows and calves, one ox cart and wheels the young yoke of working oxen and a support out of my estate for one year.
Item I give to my daughters Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd and to their heirs forever, three feather beds and furnature, two loomes with the slays and (___?__) belonging thereto three spinning wheels and three pair of cotton cards.
Item There after the payment of all my just debts, the residue of my estate (if any) I wish sold by my Executors here after named and the proceeds arising there from to be equally divided among all my children (viz) Drury, Jones, Joseph, John, Charles, James, William, Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd which I give to them and theirs forever.
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my friends James Seward and John Daly Executors to this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of January 1828.
Josiah Floyd
Witnesses
Charles King Jr.
Richard C. Batte
Paseal Hicks
Theo. White
Brunswick County Court January 28th,1833
This last will and testament of Josiah Floyd decd was proved by the oaths of Chas. King Jr., Pascal Hicks and Theophulus White three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and as the motion of John Daly one of the Exect. named in the said will who made oath thereto according to law and together with John B. Thrower and James P. Harrison his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand Dollars conditioned according to law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat of the said decedents will in due form liberty being reserved for the other Executor named in the said will to join in the said probate where he thinks fit.
Teste
Examined R. Turnbull C.C.
Full text of Will contributed by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY
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Transcript of declaration of the Children of Josiah Floyd after their Step Mother Rebecca Floyd distributed the moneys from Josiah's estate in Virginia. I believe it was before her death in 1849 and probably after her own will was writen in 1847.
It is filed in Williamson Co. TN:
(as spelled and worded) Barbara Sharp 2007-)
(Drury is Drury Josiah Floyd)
To all who it may concern ----------------(not Clear )
Know that we Drury Floyd, Jones Floyd, John H. Floyd, Charles Floyd, Mary Floyd, Rebecca Floyd, Martha Floyd and Nancy Floyd have received from our Step Mother Rebecca and are full satisfied with distribution she has made May 30, 184- (Missing # 1847-1849) with the property each receives. $500 to be paid to estate if ever interfiered with after we received the portion left us by our Step Mother.
W. Bryan Windson
D. Floyd
Mathew Marble
Jones
John H.
Charles
Mary
Rebecca
Martha
Nancy
(witnesses).
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Drury Floyd born before 1772, married Elizabeth "Betsy' Lanier?
Came to Rutherford Co. Tenn. abt 1809; was the Uncle Drury referred to.
...equitable part after deducting his said Richard Floyd's equitable share of said money, he having also paid Wilson Yardell sixty dollars, his bill for attendance on the said Elizabeth Floyd, wife of said Drury, on her last illness and the family from 1833 and also paying twenty dollars extra to the aforenamed distributors Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd & Sally & Josiah W. Floyd, then the foregoing obligation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue. Signed with our hand and sealed with our seals the day and date above written..
Test..
John Joice-----------------Richard Floyd (Seal).
John Belk------------------Robert (his mark) Sanders (Seal).
State of Tennessee-----)County Court, January Term 1825.
Rutherford County------) The execution of the foregoing bond from Richard Floyd & Robert Sanders to Thomas L. Floyd, Catharine A. Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Sally Floyd and Josiah W. Floyd was duly acknowledged in open court at the above term by the said Richard & Robert to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned and ordered to be certified for registration Feby 4th, 1825. Registered.
Floyd/Lanier Connection.
By: Phyllis Winthurst
Date: December 30, 2001.
1. this is for Walter the second one -!.
Arrived James town Va. 1619 on the ship Nova, one source says 1623 with brother Nathaniel another source says Transporte 1660 by Howell Pryse Beverly Fleet However in Brocks Va. Vol. # 1 page 156 says "Patented 400 A. Martins 100 April 24, 1630 this later became York Co. Va. by 1712..
2. Morris the first one -.
In Henrico Co. VA a William Humphreys left a will dated 1685/6 in which he named his daughter, Margaret, wife of Morris Floyd.
That name was also sometimes spelled Maurice Floyd.
Morris Floyd left his will in Henrico, July 1728 and named daughter, Rebecca, son Stephen, Josiah, William, Morris, Richard and a daughter Mary.
Stephen Floyd and Morris Floyd are mentioned in later records of Goochland Co. VA.
3. Morris the 2nd one-!. Possible the Morris of the land grant in 1702 King and Queen Co. Va., or perhaps this was his son. His will is in Henrico Co. June 1 1726 said to be sick of Body. His wife Mary presented an appraisal of his estate 1728 her name more than likely was Cook? there is material on the IGA said to be christing rec. ets but can't prove them.
4. Will of Josiah Floyd dated Dec 21 1790.
In the name of God Amen. I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and parish of Meherin being sick and weak of body but of perfect sound and disposing mind, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following.
My soul I give to God who gave it hoping for Salvation through the merits of my Savior Christ and in so to the worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with I do give them as followeth,
In Primis: that all my just and full debts be first paid, and my body decently intered according to the discretion of my executors.
2ndly I give and bequeath unto my son Zachariah Floyd the lands whereon I now live containing three hundred and ninety eight acres, a negroe fellow Will, negroe fellow Jerry, a negroe woman Frank, a negroe woman Eady a negroe boy Randolph a negroe Ned, a negroe girl Pugg, a negroe girl Fanny a negroe boy Robin to him and his heirs forever, likewise all my stock of hogs, twenty head of cattle twenty head of sheep likewise all my corn, tobacco, wheat, and oats & fodder one dutch oven, loom, tea kettle, coffee pot, desk with all the rest of my kitchen and household furniture of all kinds also all my horses, and all kinds of tools and utensels, belong to the plantation to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Morris Floyd a woman named Nancy, to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Floyd my two negroe fellows James & Carter to him and his heirs.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandson Drury Floyd my negroe boy Isaac to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Isiah Floyd, one ------negroe named Hammon to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter Phebey Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, a negroe girl named Patience to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son in-law Benjamin Hicks a negroe woman namely Ursey & her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Potello, a negroe boy named Ejsic?, a negroe girl Judah, a woman named Lucy, a negroe boy named Burril to her and her heirs.
Item: I give unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, on negroe girl named Faithey to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Mary Bracey, twenty shillings currant money. Lastly I do hereby appoint my sons Charles and Zachariah Floyd Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all wills by me formerly made and declaring this to be my last will in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 21st day of December A.D one thousand seven hundred and ninenty.
Signed, Sealed, Published and His.
Declared in the presence of:: Josiah X Floyd.
Mark.
Chs. Collier.
James Hicks Sr.
James Hicks Jr.
Proved on December 27, 1790, by the oaths of James Hicks, Sr., and James Hicks, Jr..
Will Book 5, page 396, Brunswick County, Virginia.
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Barbara Sharp- the GRANDSON ISIAH IS IN FACT GRANDSON JOSIAH.
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Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
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WILL OF DRURY JOSHIA FLOYD'S GRANDFATHER:
In the name of God Amen. I Charles Floyd of Brunswick County being in resonable health of body but in sound mind and memory thanks be to God, do make this my Last Will & Testament. In primises: my soul I give to God who gave it me and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discresion of my executors hereafter to be mentioned.
Item: I lend unto my beloved wife Martha Floyed, negroe man Royal one negroe boy Will one negroe Suce (or Luce) also my stocks of all kinds & household & kitchen furniture during of life or widowhood & after her death or marriage my will & desire is that the above mentioned negroes, stocks & furniture as above mentioned may be equally divided between my children as namely (Vizt) Sally Floyed, Amey Floyed, Wells Floyed & William Floyed to them & their heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Drury Floyed five Shillings cash to him & his heirs forever..
Item: I give unto my daughter Patsey Pennington five shilling cash to her & her heirs forever.
I give unto my daughter Phebe Davis five shillings cash to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my five youngest children all of my outstanding debts when collected to be equally divided betweens & their heirs forever.
Item: My will & desire that my negroe woman Vilet & child by the name of Jame may be sold in order to pay my last debts.
Item: Lastly I noninate & appoint John Davis and Davis Ezell executors to this my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 day of December One thousand seven hundred & ninety five.
Signed, sealed, published and delivered this to be my Last Will and Testament of the above named Charles Floyed.
In the presence of Charles Floyed.
Chas. Collier.
her.
Anna X Ezell.
mark.
Polley Lanier.
Brunswick County Court Feb. 27, 1797.
This Last Will & Testament of Charles Floyed dec. proved by the oaths of Charles Collier & Anne Ezell witnesses thereto & orrdered to be recorded & on the motion of John Davis one of the executors therein named he having made oath thereto according to law & together with Hiram Smith, Benjamin Ivey, Daniel Shelton his securities entered into & acknowledged a bond is the penalty of two thousand pounds with condition as the law directs. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate there of in due form liberty being reserved the other executor therein named to join in the said probate when he thinks fit?.
Teste.
C. B. Jones C.B.C.
Will Book 6, pages 82-83, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
I can find no note where I was in touch with this person but it seems to be very good material. Barb.
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GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS.
THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1869-1871.
By Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith.
Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 1997.
JANUARY-JUNE 1869.
(Page 11).
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869.
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct. 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug. 12, 1811; to Warren Co., Tenn. 1813; after death of first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlet, June 30, 1846.
Much of the Floyd material comes from Betty Hagen 2441 Vaughn Drive Manhattan, KS 66502. She searched out the Cemetery in the late 1980s and shared photos with me of the stones of both Drury Josiah Floyd and Sally Bass Lanier Floyd his wife also a daughter Rebecca who was buried near her parents. This Cemetery is abandoned it is found on the Farm of Ralph McClaran, South West of Kingdom Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
PARENTS:
Josiah Floyd (1760 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA - 1832 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA)
Polly Mary Tilman (1769 - 1810 VA)
Another source has his parents as Parents as Drury Floyd
(1772–____) and Elizabeth Lanier (1770 Mecklenburg Co, VA - 1809 Bulloch, Georgia), daughter of Lemuel Lanier (1743–1817) and Lucy Malone (1745–1829).
GRANDPAENTS:
Charles Floyd (1750-Feb. 1797)
Martha "Pattie" Malone (3/27/1741 Albemarie Parish, Surry, CA - 1772 Brunswick, VA)
GREAT-GRADPARENTS:
Josiah Floyd(1728 - 12/27/1790)
Nancy Jordan (1715 - 1790
First Spouse:
Sally Bass Lanier (1791-03-04 Brunswick,Mecklenburg,Virginia -1844-04-22 Rutherford, County, Tennessee), daughter of Nicholas Lanier (1760–1839) and Martha Malone (1771–1795)
Children:
1. Martha A Floyd (JUN 1812 Rutherford, Tennessee - 7 FEB 1902 • Washington, Hempstead, Arkansas). On 19 Oct 1829 in Williamson County, Tennessee Martha married Hugh M Gault (1806–1850) and they had the following children:
i. Mary E Gault (1830–1920)
ii. Josiah Drury Gault (1831–1860)
iii. Nancy Tillman Gault (1834–1900)
iv. Sarah Ellen Gault (1835–1921)
v. Luraney Jane Gault (1837–1913)
vi. Francis Martha Gault (1843–1920)
2. Elizabeth N Floyd Gault (1814 TN – 1871 TN). Elizabeth married Renwick Adams Gault (1812–1873) and they had the following children:
i. Sophronia Jane Gault (1834–1900)
ii. James C. Gault (1838–1864)
iii. Elizabeth C Gault (1840–1907)
iv. John H Gault (1843–1883)
v. Sarah A. Gault (1846–1900)
vi. Hugh C Gault (1848–1928)
vii. Hugh M. Gault (1848–1882)
viii. Nancy A. Gault (1852–1888)
ix. William Isaiah Gault (1854–1910)
x. Mary E. Gault (1858–1926)
3. Rebecca Floyd (1816 TN–1850)
4. William Floyd (1818 TN –1830)
5. Female Floyd (1820–1850)
6. James A Floyd (6 SEP 1821 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1862 Warwickshire, England)
7. Nancy Floyd (1823 Tennessee - APR 1862 Estill, Kentucky)
8. Female Floyd (1825–1840)
9. Benjamin William Floyd (16 DEC 1826 Tennessee - 17 APR 1868 Tennessee)
10. John Henry Floyd ( 9 SEP 1828 Rutherford, Tennessee - 19 FEB 1876 Tennessee)
11. Mary Jane Floyd (Webb) (SEP 1832 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1912 Rover, Bedford, Tennessee)
Second Spouse:
Nancy Ann Rivers Rowlett (1802 Virginia - 30 JUN 1846 Tennessee)
Drury Josiah Floyd
in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Drury Josiah Floyd
Gender: Male
Birth Place: VA
Birth Year: 1789
Spouse Name: Sally Bass Lanier
Spouse Birth Place: VA
Spouse Birth Year: 1791
Marriage Year: 1811
Drury Floyd
in the 1810 United States Federal Census (this must be his father)
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Meherrin, Brunswick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Numbers of Slaves: 9
Number of Household Members: 10
Drury Floyd
in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Williamson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 3
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
Drury Floyd
in the North Carolina and Tennessee, Early Land Records, 1753-1931
Name: Drury Floyd
Record Date: 14 Jun 1826
90 Acres
Location: Williamson, Tennessee
Warrant Number: 3325
Drury Josiah Floyd Obit
"NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug 12, 1811; to Warren co., Tenn. 1813; after death of his first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlett, June 30, 1846"
Will of Drury Floyd
Will of Drury Floyd Rutherford County, Tennessee Will Book #23 pp. 231-232 probated 5th day of October 1868 Listing his six children
Item 4: I will and desire that all my Stock farming ......crops ......and kitchen furniture be Sold to the highest bidder.....Months and the proceeds of Sale to be divided between my six children (viz, Martha A. Gault, Elizabeth N Gault, James A. Floyd, Benjamin W. Floyd, John H. Floyd and Mary Jane Webb they each and all of them to account for my advancements heretofore made to them.
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The following is a letter from Drury Josiah Floyd's father, Josiah Floyd (1760 - 1833), son of Charles Floyd (1742 - 1797) and Martha Malone (1741 - 1772), to his sons in Tenn. He had married first it is thought Polly Tillman (Mary) he married 2nd to Rebecca Bugg a Widow in 1810 by her he had one son, William Monroe Floyd born in VA 1812. Rebecca took most of the children, her step children as well and went to Wiliamson co TN some time shortly before this letter was writen. Josiah Sr. was declared of age in 1781 in Va. records. On the Marriage to Polly Tillman, she had a guardian James Taylor who was discharged from his service to her when she married Josiah.
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Transcript Of the Letter from Josiah Floyd ca 1760-Jan 1833 - It is sent from White Plains VA 5 April 1827 25 cents postage to Mr John H. Floyd Williamson Cty Tenn. Harpith Post Office via Richmond.
This is from the Manuscript Division AC. NO. 1625, TN State Library and Archives
403 seventh ave North Nashville TN 37219)
Brunswick County 9 April 1827
Dear Children,
I rec'd your letter bearing date the 7th March a few days ago. I was glad to hear from you all but sorry to hear of Jones and his family being so poorly.
I should have rote before this time but owing to my ill habit of health I put it off.
I am rather better of than I were when you left here. I have been under the Doctor now for thirteen days taking medicine every day.
My cofe has got better. Aunt Pettett (Un clear) will start in a few days to Georgia with John Bofs (Boss?) who have come heare.
We shall be Glad to heare from you at any time. You will let all the boys know how we are heare.
The rest of the famly all in reasonable health Thanks be to God for it and all hope these-(Page 2) few lines will find you well and all of them well and their familys. Give my love to them all. How glad I should be if I could but see them and their familys. Our Wheat are tollerable likely. Tell Joe that he ought not to expose himself by hard lifting.
I must conclude by subscribing my self your Father until death.
Josiah Floyd
THE ABOVE COPY I BELIEVE WAS FROM BETTY HAGEN OR MRS COLE IN TX. There is a large file in the archives from a Charlote Webster I am searching for them I know she wrote large and sidways on each page. Spelling and words are as writen. Barbara Sharp
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Will of Josiah Floyd
Will Book 12, pg 34, Brunswick County, VA
In the name of God Amen I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and state of Virginia do make and ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament revoking all others:
First I give to my wife Rebecca Floyd and to my daughters Mary Floyd, Rebecca D. Floyd, Martha Floyd, Nancy Floyd and Elizabeth Floyd and th their heirs forever the tract of land on which I live containing three hundred six acres be the same more or less a sufficiency of plantation tools to cultivate the farm, two cows and calves, one ox cart and wheels the young yoke of working oxen and a support out of my estate for one year.
Item I give to my daughters Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd and to their heirs forever, three feather beds and furnature, two loomes with the slays and (___?__) belonging thereto three spinning wheels and three pair of cotton cards.
Item There after the payment of all my just debts, the residue of my estate (if any) I wish sold by my Executors here after named and the proceeds arising there from to be equally divided among all my children (viz) Drury, Jones, Joseph, John, Charles, James, William, Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd which I give to them and theirs forever.
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my friends James Seward and John Daly Executors to this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of January 1828.
Josiah Floyd
Witnesses
Charles King Jr.
Richard C. Batte
Paseal Hicks
Theo. White
Brunswick County Court January 28th,1833
This last will and testament of Josiah Floyd decd was proved by the oaths of Chas. King Jr., Pascal Hicks and Theophulus White three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and as the motion of John Daly one of the Exect. named in the said will who made oath thereto according to law and together with John B. Thrower and James P. Harrison his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand Dollars conditioned according to law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat of the said decedents will in due form liberty being reserved for the other Executor named in the said will to join in the said probate where he thinks fit.
Teste
Examined R. Turnbull C.C.
Full text of Will contributed by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY
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Transcript of declaration of the Children of Josiah Floyd after their Step Mother Rebecca Floyd distributed the moneys from Josiah's estate in Virginia. I believe it was before her death in 1849 and probably after her own will was writen in 1847.
It is filed in Williamson Co. TN:
(as spelled and worded) Barbara Sharp 2007-)
(Drury is Drury Josiah Floyd)
To all who it may concern ----------------(not Clear )
Know that we Drury Floyd, Jones Floyd, John H. Floyd, Charles Floyd, Mary Floyd, Rebecca Floyd, Martha Floyd and Nancy Floyd have received from our Step Mother Rebecca and are full satisfied with distribution she has made May 30, 184- (Missing # 1847-1849) with the property each receives. $500 to be paid to estate if ever interfiered with after we received the portion left us by our Step Mother.
W. Bryan Windson
D. Floyd
Mathew Marble
Jones
John H.
Charles
Mary
Rebecca
Martha
Nancy
(witnesses).
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Drury Floyd born before 1772, married Elizabeth "Betsy' Lanier?
Came to Rutherford Co. Tenn. abt 1809; was the Uncle Drury referred to.
...equitable part after deducting his said Richard Floyd's equitable share of said money, he having also paid Wilson Yardell sixty dollars, his bill for attendance on the said Elizabeth Floyd, wife of said Drury, on her last illness and the family from 1833 and also paying twenty dollars extra to the aforenamed distributors Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd & Sally & Josiah W. Floyd, then the foregoing obligation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue. Signed with our hand and sealed with our seals the day and date above written..
Test..
John Joice-----------------Richard Floyd (Seal).
John Belk------------------Robert (his mark) Sanders (Seal).
State of Tennessee-----)County Court, January Term 1825.
Rutherford County------) The execution of the foregoing bond from Richard Floyd & Robert Sanders to Thomas L. Floyd, Catharine A. Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Sally Floyd and Josiah W. Floyd was duly acknowledged in open court at the above term by the said Richard & Robert to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned and ordered to be certified for registration Feby 4th, 1825. Registered.
Floyd/Lanier Connection.
By: Phyllis Winthurst
Date: December 30, 2001.
1. this is for Walter the second one -!.
Arrived James town Va. 1619 on the ship Nova, one source says 1623 with brother Nathaniel another source says Transporte 1660 by Howell Pryse Beverly Fleet However in Brocks Va. Vol. # 1 page 156 says "Patented 400 A. Martins 100 April 24, 1630 this later became York Co. Va. by 1712..
2. Morris the first one -.
In Henrico Co. VA a William Humphreys left a will dated 1685/6 in which he named his daughter, Margaret, wife of Morris Floyd.
That name was also sometimes spelled Maurice Floyd.
Morris Floyd left his will in Henrico, July 1728 and named daughter, Rebecca, son Stephen, Josiah, William, Morris, Richard and a daughter Mary.
Stephen Floyd and Morris Floyd are mentioned in later records of Goochland Co. VA.
3. Morris the 2nd one-!. Possible the Morris of the land grant in 1702 King and Queen Co. Va., or perhaps this was his son. His will is in Henrico Co. June 1 1726 said to be sick of Body. His wife Mary presented an appraisal of his estate 1728 her name more than likely was Cook? there is material on the IGA said to be christing rec. ets but can't prove them.
4. Will of Josiah Floyd dated Dec 21 1790.
In the name of God Amen. I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and parish of Meherin being sick and weak of body but of perfect sound and disposing mind, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following.
My soul I give to God who gave it hoping for Salvation through the merits of my Savior Christ and in so to the worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with I do give them as followeth,
In Primis: that all my just and full debts be first paid, and my body decently intered according to the discretion of my executors.
2ndly I give and bequeath unto my son Zachariah Floyd the lands whereon I now live containing three hundred and ninety eight acres, a negroe fellow Will, negroe fellow Jerry, a negroe woman Frank, a negroe woman Eady a negroe boy Randolph a negroe Ned, a negroe girl Pugg, a negroe girl Fanny a negroe boy Robin to him and his heirs forever, likewise all my stock of hogs, twenty head of cattle twenty head of sheep likewise all my corn, tobacco, wheat, and oats & fodder one dutch oven, loom, tea kettle, coffee pot, desk with all the rest of my kitchen and household furniture of all kinds also all my horses, and all kinds of tools and utensels, belong to the plantation to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Morris Floyd a woman named Nancy, to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Floyd my two negroe fellows James & Carter to him and his heirs.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandson Drury Floyd my negroe boy Isaac to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Isiah Floyd, one ------negroe named Hammon to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter Phebey Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, a negroe girl named Patience to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son in-law Benjamin Hicks a negroe woman namely Ursey & her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Potello, a negroe boy named Ejsic?, a negroe girl Judah, a woman named Lucy, a negroe boy named Burril to her and her heirs.
Item: I give unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, on negroe girl named Faithey to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Mary Bracey, twenty shillings currant money. Lastly I do hereby appoint my sons Charles and Zachariah Floyd Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all wills by me formerly made and declaring this to be my last will in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 21st day of December A.D one thousand seven hundred and ninenty.
Signed, Sealed, Published and His.
Declared in the presence of:: Josiah X Floyd.
Mark.
Chs. Collier.
James Hicks Sr.
James Hicks Jr.
Proved on December 27, 1790, by the oaths of James Hicks, Sr., and James Hicks, Jr..
Will Book 5, page 396, Brunswick County, Virginia.
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Barbara Sharp- the GRANDSON ISIAH IS IN FACT GRANDSON JOSIAH.
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Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
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WILL OF DRURY JOSHIA FLOYD'S GRANDFATHER:
In the name of God Amen. I Charles Floyd of Brunswick County being in resonable health of body but in sound mind and memory thanks be to God, do make this my Last Will & Testament. In primises: my soul I give to God who gave it me and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discresion of my executors hereafter to be mentioned.
Item: I lend unto my beloved wife Martha Floyed, negroe man Royal one negroe boy Will one negroe Suce (or Luce) also my stocks of all kinds & household & kitchen furniture during of life or widowhood & after her death or marriage my will & desire is that the above mentioned negroes, stocks & furniture as above mentioned may be equally divided between my children as namely (Vizt) Sally Floyed, Amey Floyed, Wells Floyed & William Floyed to them & their heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Drury Floyed five Shillings cash to him & his heirs forever..
Item: I give unto my daughter Patsey Pennington five shilling cash to her & her heirs forever.
I give unto my daughter Phebe Davis five shillings cash to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my five youngest children all of my outstanding debts when collected to be equally divided betweens & their heirs forever.
Item: My will & desire that my negroe woman Vilet & child by the name of Jame may be sold in order to pay my last debts.
Item: Lastly I noninate & appoint John Davis and Davis Ezell executors to this my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 day of December One thousand seven hundred & ninety five.
Signed, sealed, published and delivered this to be my Last Will and Testament of the above named Charles Floyed.
In the presence of Charles Floyed.
Chas. Collier.
her.
Anna X Ezell.
mark.
Polley Lanier.
Brunswick County Court Feb. 27, 1797.
This Last Will & Testament of Charles Floyed dec. proved by the oaths of Charles Collier & Anne Ezell witnesses thereto & orrdered to be recorded & on the motion of John Davis one of the executors therein named he having made oath thereto according to law & together with Hiram Smith, Benjamin Ivey, Daniel Shelton his securities entered into & acknowledged a bond is the penalty of two thousand pounds with condition as the law directs. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate there of in due form liberty being reserved the other executor therein named to join in the said probate when he thinks fit?.
Teste.
C. B. Jones C.B.C.
Will Book 6, pages 82-83, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
I can find no note where I was in touch with this person but it seems to be very good material. Barb.
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GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS.
THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1869-1871.
By Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith.
Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 1997.
JANUARY-JUNE 1869.
(Page 11).
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869.
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct. 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug. 12, 1811; to Warren Co., Tenn. 1813; after death of first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlet, June 30, 1846.
Much of the Floyd material comes from Betty Hagen 2441 Vaughn Drive Manhattan, KS 66502. She searched out the Cemetery in the late 1980s and shared photos with me of the stones of both Drury Josiah Floyd and Sally Bass Lanier Floyd his wife also a daughter Rebecca who was buried near her parents. This Cemetery is abandoned it is found on the Farm of Ralph McClaran, South West of Kingdom Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Josiah Floyd (1760 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA - 1832 Meherin Parish, Brunswick County, VA)
Polly Mary Tilman (1769 - 1810 VA)
Another source has his parents as Parents as Drury Floyd
(1772–____) and Elizabeth Lanier (1770 Mecklenburg Co, VA - 1809 Bulloch, Georgia), daughter of Lemuel Lanier (1743–1817) and Lucy Malone (1745–1829).
GRANDPAENTS:
Charles Floyd (1750-Feb. 1797)
Martha "Pattie" Malone (3/27/1741 Albemarie Parish, Surry, CA - 1772 Brunswick, VA)
GREAT-GRADPARENTS:
Josiah Floyd(1728 - 12/27/1790)
Nancy Jordan (1715 - 1790
First Spouse:
Sally Bass Lanier (1791-03-04 Brunswick,Mecklenburg,Virginia -1844-04-22 Rutherford, County, Tennessee), daughter of Nicholas Lanier (1760–1839) and Martha Malone (1771–1795)
Children:
1. Martha A Floyd (JUN 1812 Rutherford, Tennessee - 7 FEB 1902 • Washington, Hempstead, Arkansas). On 19 Oct 1829 in Williamson County, Tennessee Martha married Hugh M Gault (1806–1850) and they had the following children:
i. Mary E Gault (1830–1920)
ii. Josiah Drury Gault (1831–1860)
iii. Nancy Tillman Gault (1834–1900)
iv. Sarah Ellen Gault (1835–1921)
v. Luraney Jane Gault (1837–1913)
vi. Francis Martha Gault (1843–1920)
2. Elizabeth N Floyd Gault (1814 TN – 1871 TN). Elizabeth married Renwick Adams Gault (1812–1873) and they had the following children:
i. Sophronia Jane Gault (1834–1900)
ii. James C. Gault (1838–1864)
iii. Elizabeth C Gault (1840–1907)
iv. John H Gault (1843–1883)
v. Sarah A. Gault (1846–1900)
vi. Hugh C Gault (1848–1928)
vii. Hugh M. Gault (1848–1882)
viii. Nancy A. Gault (1852–1888)
ix. William Isaiah Gault (1854–1910)
x. Mary E. Gault (1858–1926)
3. Rebecca Floyd (1816 TN–1850)
4. William Floyd (1818 TN –1830)
5. Female Floyd (1820–1850)
6. James A Floyd (6 SEP 1821 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1862 Warwickshire, England)
7. Nancy Floyd (1823 Tennessee - APR 1862 Estill, Kentucky)
8. Female Floyd (1825–1840)
9. Benjamin William Floyd (16 DEC 1826 Tennessee - 17 APR 1868 Tennessee)
10. John Henry Floyd ( 9 SEP 1828 Rutherford, Tennessee - 19 FEB 1876 Tennessee)
11. Mary Jane Floyd (Webb) (SEP 1832 Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee - 1912 Rover, Bedford, Tennessee)
Second Spouse:
Nancy Ann Rivers Rowlett (1802 Virginia - 30 JUN 1846 Tennessee)
Drury Josiah Floyd
in the U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Drury Josiah Floyd
Gender: Male
Birth Place: VA
Birth Year: 1789
Spouse Name: Sally Bass Lanier
Spouse Birth Place: VA
Spouse Birth Year: 1791
Marriage Year: 1811
Drury Floyd
in the 1810 United States Federal Census (this must be his father)
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Meherrin, Brunswick, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1
Numbers of Slaves: 9
Number of Household Members: 10
Drury Floyd
in the 1830 United States Federal Census
Name: Drury Floyd
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Williamson, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total Slaves: 3
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
Drury Floyd
in the North Carolina and Tennessee, Early Land Records, 1753-1931
Name: Drury Floyd
Record Date: 14 Jun 1826
90 Acres
Location: Williamson, Tennessee
Warrant Number: 3325
Drury Josiah Floyd Obit
"NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug 12, 1811; to Warren co., Tenn. 1813; after death of his first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlett, June 30, 1846"
Will of Drury Floyd
Will of Drury Floyd Rutherford County, Tennessee Will Book #23 pp. 231-232 probated 5th day of October 1868 Listing his six children
Item 4: I will and desire that all my Stock farming ......crops ......and kitchen furniture be Sold to the highest bidder.....Months and the proceeds of Sale to be divided between my six children (viz, Martha A. Gault, Elizabeth N Gault, James A. Floyd, Benjamin W. Floyd, John H. Floyd and Mary Jane Webb they each and all of them to account for my advancements heretofore made to them.
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The following is a letter from Drury Josiah Floyd's father, Josiah Floyd (1760 - 1833), son of Charles Floyd (1742 - 1797) and Martha Malone (1741 - 1772), to his sons in Tenn. He had married first it is thought Polly Tillman (Mary) he married 2nd to Rebecca Bugg a Widow in 1810 by her he had one son, William Monroe Floyd born in VA 1812. Rebecca took most of the children, her step children as well and went to Wiliamson co TN some time shortly before this letter was writen. Josiah Sr. was declared of age in 1781 in Va. records. On the Marriage to Polly Tillman, she had a guardian James Taylor who was discharged from his service to her when she married Josiah.
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Transcript Of the Letter from Josiah Floyd ca 1760-Jan 1833 - It is sent from White Plains VA 5 April 1827 25 cents postage to Mr John H. Floyd Williamson Cty Tenn. Harpith Post Office via Richmond.
This is from the Manuscript Division AC. NO. 1625, TN State Library and Archives
403 seventh ave North Nashville TN 37219)
Brunswick County 9 April 1827
Dear Children,
I rec'd your letter bearing date the 7th March a few days ago. I was glad to hear from you all but sorry to hear of Jones and his family being so poorly.
I should have rote before this time but owing to my ill habit of health I put it off.
I am rather better of than I were when you left here. I have been under the Doctor now for thirteen days taking medicine every day.
My cofe has got better. Aunt Pettett (Un clear) will start in a few days to Georgia with John Bofs (Boss?) who have come heare.
We shall be Glad to heare from you at any time. You will let all the boys know how we are heare.
The rest of the famly all in reasonable health Thanks be to God for it and all hope these-(Page 2) few lines will find you well and all of them well and their familys. Give my love to them all. How glad I should be if I could but see them and their familys. Our Wheat are tollerable likely. Tell Joe that he ought not to expose himself by hard lifting.
I must conclude by subscribing my self your Father until death.
Josiah Floyd
THE ABOVE COPY I BELIEVE WAS FROM BETTY HAGEN OR MRS COLE IN TX. There is a large file in the archives from a Charlote Webster I am searching for them I know she wrote large and sidways on each page. Spelling and words are as writen. Barbara Sharp
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Will of Josiah Floyd
Will Book 12, pg 34, Brunswick County, VA
In the name of God Amen I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and state of Virginia do make and ordain and declare this to be my last will and testament revoking all others:
First I give to my wife Rebecca Floyd and to my daughters Mary Floyd, Rebecca D. Floyd, Martha Floyd, Nancy Floyd and Elizabeth Floyd and th their heirs forever the tract of land on which I live containing three hundred six acres be the same more or less a sufficiency of plantation tools to cultivate the farm, two cows and calves, one ox cart and wheels the young yoke of working oxen and a support out of my estate for one year.
Item I give to my daughters Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd and to their heirs forever, three feather beds and furnature, two loomes with the slays and (___?__) belonging thereto three spinning wheels and three pair of cotton cards.
Item There after the payment of all my just debts, the residue of my estate (if any) I wish sold by my Executors here after named and the proceeds arising there from to be equally divided among all my children (viz) Drury, Jones, Joseph, John, Charles, James, William, Mary, Rebecca D., Martha, Nancy and Elizabeth Floyd which I give to them and theirs forever.
Lastly, I constitute and appoint my friends James Seward and John Daly Executors to this my last will and testament. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of January 1828.
Josiah Floyd
Witnesses
Charles King Jr.
Richard C. Batte
Paseal Hicks
Theo. White
Brunswick County Court January 28th,1833
This last will and testament of Josiah Floyd decd was proved by the oaths of Chas. King Jr., Pascal Hicks and Theophulus White three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and as the motion of John Daly one of the Exect. named in the said will who made oath thereto according to law and together with John B. Thrower and James P. Harrison his securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand Dollars conditioned according to law. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat of the said decedents will in due form liberty being reserved for the other Executor named in the said will to join in the said probate where he thinks fit.
Teste
Examined R. Turnbull C.C.
Full text of Will contributed by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY
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Transcript of declaration of the Children of Josiah Floyd after their Step Mother Rebecca Floyd distributed the moneys from Josiah's estate in Virginia. I believe it was before her death in 1849 and probably after her own will was writen in 1847.
It is filed in Williamson Co. TN:
(as spelled and worded) Barbara Sharp 2007-)
(Drury is Drury Josiah Floyd)
To all who it may concern ----------------(not Clear )
Know that we Drury Floyd, Jones Floyd, John H. Floyd, Charles Floyd, Mary Floyd, Rebecca Floyd, Martha Floyd and Nancy Floyd have received from our Step Mother Rebecca and are full satisfied with distribution she has made May 30, 184- (Missing # 1847-1849) with the property each receives. $500 to be paid to estate if ever interfiered with after we received the portion left us by our Step Mother.
W. Bryan Windson
D. Floyd
Mathew Marble
Jones
John H.
Charles
Mary
Rebecca
Martha
Nancy
(witnesses).
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Drury Floyd born before 1772, married Elizabeth "Betsy' Lanier?
Came to Rutherford Co. Tenn. abt 1809; was the Uncle Drury referred to.
...equitable part after deducting his said Richard Floyd's equitable share of said money, he having also paid Wilson Yardell sixty dollars, his bill for attendance on the said Elizabeth Floyd, wife of said Drury, on her last illness and the family from 1833 and also paying twenty dollars extra to the aforenamed distributors Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd & Sally & Josiah W. Floyd, then the foregoing obligation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and virtue. Signed with our hand and sealed with our seals the day and date above written..
Test..
John Joice-----------------Richard Floyd (Seal).
John Belk------------------Robert (his mark) Sanders (Seal).
State of Tennessee-----)County Court, January Term 1825.
Rutherford County------) The execution of the foregoing bond from Richard Floyd & Robert Sanders to Thomas L. Floyd, Catharine A. Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Polly Floyd, Elizabeth Floyd, Sally Floyd and Josiah W. Floyd was duly acknowledged in open court at the above term by the said Richard & Robert to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned and ordered to be certified for registration Feby 4th, 1825. Registered.
Floyd/Lanier Connection.
By: Phyllis Winthurst
Date: December 30, 2001.
1. this is for Walter the second one -!.
Arrived James town Va. 1619 on the ship Nova, one source says 1623 with brother Nathaniel another source says Transporte 1660 by Howell Pryse Beverly Fleet However in Brocks Va. Vol. # 1 page 156 says "Patented 400 A. Martins 100 April 24, 1630 this later became York Co. Va. by 1712..
2. Morris the first one -.
In Henrico Co. VA a William Humphreys left a will dated 1685/6 in which he named his daughter, Margaret, wife of Morris Floyd.
That name was also sometimes spelled Maurice Floyd.
Morris Floyd left his will in Henrico, July 1728 and named daughter, Rebecca, son Stephen, Josiah, William, Morris, Richard and a daughter Mary.
Stephen Floyd and Morris Floyd are mentioned in later records of Goochland Co. VA.
3. Morris the 2nd one-!. Possible the Morris of the land grant in 1702 King and Queen Co. Va., or perhaps this was his son. His will is in Henrico Co. June 1 1726 said to be sick of Body. His wife Mary presented an appraisal of his estate 1728 her name more than likely was Cook? there is material on the IGA said to be christing rec. ets but can't prove them.
4. Will of Josiah Floyd dated Dec 21 1790.
In the name of God Amen. I Josiah Floyd of the county of Brunswick and parish of Meherin being sick and weak of body but of perfect sound and disposing mind, knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament in the manner and form following.
My soul I give to God who gave it hoping for Salvation through the merits of my Savior Christ and in so to the worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with I do give them as followeth,
In Primis: that all my just and full debts be first paid, and my body decently intered according to the discretion of my executors.
2ndly I give and bequeath unto my son Zachariah Floyd the lands whereon I now live containing three hundred and ninety eight acres, a negroe fellow Will, negroe fellow Jerry, a negroe woman Frank, a negroe woman Eady a negroe boy Randolph a negroe Ned, a negroe girl Pugg, a negroe girl Fanny a negroe boy Robin to him and his heirs forever, likewise all my stock of hogs, twenty head of cattle twenty head of sheep likewise all my corn, tobacco, wheat, and oats & fodder one dutch oven, loom, tea kettle, coffee pot, desk with all the rest of my kitchen and household furniture of all kinds also all my horses, and all kinds of tools and utensels, belong to the plantation to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Morris Floyd a woman named Nancy, to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Floyd my two negroe fellows James & Carter to him and his heirs.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandson Drury Floyd my negroe boy Isaac to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Grandson Isiah Floyd, one ------negroe named Hammon to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my Grandaughter Phebey Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, a negroe girl named Patience to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son in-law Benjamin Hicks a negroe woman namely Ursey & her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Potello, a negroe boy named Ejsic?, a negroe girl Judah, a woman named Lucy, a negroe boy named Burril to her and her heirs.
Item: I give unto my grandaughter Elizabeth Floyd daughter of my son Charles Floyd, on negroe girl named Faithey to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my daughter Mary Bracey, twenty shillings currant money. Lastly I do hereby appoint my sons Charles and Zachariah Floyd Executors of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all wills by me formerly made and declaring this to be my last will in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed my seal this 21st day of December A.D one thousand seven hundred and ninenty.
Signed, Sealed, Published and His.
Declared in the presence of:: Josiah X Floyd.
Mark.
Chs. Collier.
James Hicks Sr.
James Hicks Jr.
Proved on December 27, 1790, by the oaths of James Hicks, Sr., and James Hicks, Jr..
Will Book 5, page 396, Brunswick County, Virginia.
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Barbara Sharp- the GRANDSON ISIAH IS IN FACT GRANDSON JOSIAH.
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Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
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WILL OF DRURY JOSHIA FLOYD'S GRANDFATHER:
In the name of God Amen. I Charles Floyd of Brunswick County being in resonable health of body but in sound mind and memory thanks be to God, do make this my Last Will & Testament. In primises: my soul I give to God who gave it me and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discresion of my executors hereafter to be mentioned.
Item: I lend unto my beloved wife Martha Floyed, negroe man Royal one negroe boy Will one negroe Suce (or Luce) also my stocks of all kinds & household & kitchen furniture during of life or widowhood & after her death or marriage my will & desire is that the above mentioned negroes, stocks & furniture as above mentioned may be equally divided between my children as namely (Vizt) Sally Floyed, Amey Floyed, Wells Floyed & William Floyed to them & their heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my son Drury Floyed five Shillings cash to him & his heirs forever..
Item: I give unto my daughter Patsey Pennington five shilling cash to her & her heirs forever.
I give unto my daughter Phebe Davis five shillings cash to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my five youngest children all of my outstanding debts when collected to be equally divided betweens & their heirs forever.
Item: My will & desire that my negroe woman Vilet & child by the name of Jame may be sold in order to pay my last debts.
Item: Lastly I noninate & appoint John Davis and Davis Ezell executors to this my Last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22 day of December One thousand seven hundred & ninety five.
Signed, sealed, published and delivered this to be my Last Will and Testament of the above named Charles Floyed.
In the presence of Charles Floyed.
Chas. Collier.
her.
Anna X Ezell.
mark.
Polley Lanier.
Brunswick County Court Feb. 27, 1797.
This Last Will & Testament of Charles Floyed dec. proved by the oaths of Charles Collier & Anne Ezell witnesses thereto & orrdered to be recorded & on the motion of John Davis one of the executors therein named he having made oath thereto according to law & together with Hiram Smith, Benjamin Ivey, Daniel Shelton his securities entered into & acknowledged a bond is the penalty of two thousand pounds with condition as the law directs. Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate there of in due form liberty being reserved the other executor therein named to join in the said probate when he thinks fit?.
Teste.
C. B. Jones C.B.C.
Will Book 6, pages 82-83, Brunswick County, Virginia.
Full text of Will contributed on 8 Mar 1997 by Jackie Dolby - Rochester, NY.
I can find no note where I was in touch with this person but it seems to be very good material. Barb.
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GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS.
THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, 1869-1871.
By Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith.
Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 1997.
JANUARY-JUNE 1869.
(Page 11).
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, V. 29, #1. January 2, 1869.
DRURY FLOYD b Brunswick Co., Va. April 29, 1789; d Rutherford Co., Tenn., Oct. 2, 1868; md Sallie B. Lanier, Feb. 1, 1811; professed religion Aug. 12, 1811; to Warren Co., Tenn. 1813; after death of first wife md Mrs. Ann Rowlet, June 30, 1846.
Much of the Floyd material comes from Betty Hagen 2441 Vaughn Drive Manhattan, KS 66502. She searched out the Cemetery in the late 1980s and shared photos with me of the stones of both Drury Josiah Floyd and Sally Bass Lanier Floyd his wife also a daughter Rebecca who was buried near her parents. This Cemetery is abandoned it is found on the Farm of Ralph McClaran, South West of Kingdom Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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