Born 12 Apr 1702 in Virginia
Daughter of Robert Jordan and Mary (Belson) Jordan
Sister of Mary P (Jordan) Pleasants, Edward Jordan and Samuel Jordan
Wife of John Pleasants
Died 5 Dec 1746 in Virginia
Mother of
Mary (Pleasants) Burton
Samuel Pleasants
NOTES ON HUSBAND
John Pleasants III (1697-1771), a Quaker, amassed a fortune in land and slaves, but in later life he advocated the abolition of slavery.
In his last will, 11 August 1771, he requested that his slaves be emancipated.
He married three times,
first to Margaret Jordan (b. ca 1699/1702)
Born 12 Apr 1702 in Virginia
Daughter of Robert Jordan and Mary (Belson) Jordan
Sister of Mary P (Jordan) Pleasants, Edward Jordan and Samuel Jordan
Wife of John Pleasants
Died 5 Dec 1746 in Virginia
Mother of
Mary (Pleasants) Burton
Samuel Pleasants
NOTES ON HUSBAND
John Pleasants III (1697-1771), a Quaker, amassed a fortune in land and slaves, but in later life he advocated the abolition of slavery.
In his last will, 11 August 1771, he requested that his slaves be emancipated.
He married three times,
first to Margaret Jordan (b. ca 1699/1702)
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