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     Samuel Haines was born on 19 November 1840.¹
Samuel Haines died on 28 February 1863 at age 22.¹

     Howard Haines was born on 19 April 1845.¹ He married Jennie Neil, daughter of Cornelius Neil, on 16 August 1867.¹

     Jennie Neil married Howard Haines, son of Josiah Lippincott Haines and Deborah Bunting, on 16 August 1867.¹

     William Steptoe Sr. married Ann Howson, daughter of Leonard Howson Jr. and Mary (?).^1,2
William Steptoe Sr. was born in 1706 at Virginia, USA.¹
William Steptoe Sr. died between 27 March 1750 and 9 April 1750 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate.^1,2
     William Steptoe Sr. lived at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹
In John Steptoe's will dated 5 September 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, William Steptoe Sr. was named as executor;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Virginia Genealogies, page 160, volume 1
Capt. John Steptoe's will is dated Jan. 5, 1741, and probated in Northumberland County, in which he names his daughter Lucy Blackwell, and son-in-law Joseph Blackwell. (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. XV. Page 92, virtually gives the same.)

1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 144
Stepto John
W. W. 12 September 1741---W. P. 9 of 9br 1741
Wife Elizabeth Stepto-to have use of the land I now live on during her widowhood, not debarring my son William Stepto of the plantation he now lives on from making use of the same and half of my orchards which he may have at my decease. My wife to have use of all my personal estate during her widowhood except my store of goods, tobacco, and money, which I give one half to my son William, and the other half to my son Thomas.
Son William-negro man Jack, negro woman Betts, and negro girl Sarah.
Daughter Lucy-negro man Charles,negro boy Toby, and negro girl Silia.
Son Thomas-negro boy Will, negro boy Tom, and negro girl Letty.
What I have given to my other children. may debarr them from any claim to my estate.
Wife Elizabeth, sons William,John,James,and Thomas Stepto, executors.
Witness: Thos. Pinkard, John Pinkard, Anna Lawson and Edward Robison.³


William Steptoe Sr. left a will on 27 March 1750 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1750-1770 Northumberland County VA Wills: Lewis & Booker; Page 17
Stepto, Williams of Wiccomoco Parish ,
W. W. 27 March 1750---W. P. 9 April 1750
Son William Stepto-all my lands with three young negroes Viz: Will James and Judy.
Daughter Mary Stepto-one negro girl Minie.
Wife Ann to enjoy the use of all my estate during her widwohood.
Estate to be equally divided amongst all my children.
Major Peter Conway, Mr. John Eustace and Mr. Thomas Gaskins to be my executors.
Witness: J. Eustace, John Shelton and Mary Steptoe.²

     John Steptoe was born before 1707 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2 He married Joanna/Johanna Lawson on 12 June 1727 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2,4

John Steptoe died before 18 August 1768 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.²
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
http://lawsondna.org/Media/virginiacounties/Richmond.html

Richmond County, VA, Order Book 10, 1732-1739, pages 181, Court held 6 May 1734 - A Power of Attorney from Jean Lawson to Thomas Dodson was this day proved in open Court by the Oaths of Tobias Phillips and John Brown, witnesses thereto, and admitted to Record.

Thomas Dodson by virtue of a Power of Attorney from Jane Lawson to him in that behalf made acknowledged the said Jane Lawson’s Deed of Land and the Livery of Seizin thereon endorsed unto Robert Mitchell, also John Steptoe Jr. and Johanna his wife acknowledged the said Deed and the Livery of Seizin thereon endorsed unto the said Robert Mitchell (the said Johanna being first privately examined) which was admitted to Record.

Richmond County, VA, Deed Book 9, 1734-1741, page 25 - I, Jane Lawson of Christ Church Parish and County of Lancaster, appoint my friend Thomas Dodson of North Farnham and Richmond, my true and lawful attorney, to acknowledge for me, in Richmond Court, a deed dated today for 450 acres in North Farnham and Richmond, to Robert Mitchell of St. Mary White Chapel and County of Lancaster. The deed was made by me, Jane Lawson, John Steptoe Jr. and Joanna, his wife. Signed 4 May 1734 - Jean Lawson. Wit: Tobias Phillips, John Brown. Recorded 6 May 1734.

Richmond County, VA, Deed Book 9, 1734-1741, page 25 - from Jane Lawson, John Steptoe Jr. and Joanna, his wife, of Christ Church Parish in Lancaster County, to Robert Mitchell of St. Mary’s White Chapel Parish in Lancaster County, for 18,000 pounds of tobacco and 50 pound and for divers other good causes, 450 acres in North Farnham Parish and Richmond, bounded on the west by a branch of Moratico Creek that divides this land from the land of John Mill’s, Thomas Durham on the north side, Abraham Goad on the northeast, William King and Mr. Anthony Sydnor on the east side, Isaac White on the south. This land is part of a patent granted to Thomas Madison dated 1770, by him sold to Capt. John Purvis and by Purvis to John Ockley and by Ockley given by will to said Jean Lawson. Signed - Jean Lawson, John Stepto Jr., Joanna Stepto.
Wit: Tobias Phillips, Thomas Dodson and John Brown.

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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 280a
At a court continued and held for the said County the 26th day of July 1738.
- In the petition proffered by John Steptoe, Jr., against William Williams, judgment is granted the petitioner for 450 pounds of tobacco the same appearing due on balance of an account proved by the oath of the said Steptoe before Lancaster County court as appears to this court by a certificate thereof under the hand of Thomas Edwards, clerk of Lancaster court aforesaid. Therefore he the said William Williams is hereby ordered to pay the sum of tobacco aforesaid unto the said John Steptoe with costs and 7 shillings and 6 pence for a lawyers fee, alias execution.²

John Steptoe lived at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Sarah Steptoe was born in 1713 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.^1,4,2 She married Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr., son of Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr. and Margery Downing, circa 1730 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,5,6,2

Elizabeth Sarah Steptoe died on 13 February 1764 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^4,2
Elizabeth Sarah Steptoe was buried after 13 February 1764 at Walnut Lodge Family Graveyard, Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     1713 Virginia, USA
     DEATH     13 Feb 1764 (aged 50–51), Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     Elizabeth was the daughter of John Steptoe of Lancaster County, Virginia who was born about 1673 in England. Her mother's name was Elizabeth -- whom it appears she was named after. Two of her older brothers are said to have been born in Northumberland County so it is likely that she and her other two siblings were as well. About 1730 she married Samuel Blackwell of "Walnut Lodge" in Northumberland County, Virginia. He was a prominent & influential merchant of Northumberland County. Samuel & Elizabeth had a large family of eleven children:
      1. Samuel, who md. Sarah Wyatt;
      2. John, who md. Hannah;
      3. William, who md. Anne;
      4. Joseph, who md. Hannah Shapleigh;
      5. Elizabeth, who md. Armistead Churchill;
      6. James, who md. Ann Blackwell;
      7. George, who md. Nancy Cottrell;
      8. Ann, who md. John Blackwell;
      9. Judith, who md. Bennett Price;
      10. Thomas, who md. Judith Grant; &
      11. David, who md. Ann Lewis.
     Family Members
     Spouse
      Samuel Blackwell 1711–1761 (m. 1730)
     Children
      Elizabeth Blackwell Churchill 1741–1831
      James Blackwell 1743–1818
      Judith Blackwell Cordell 1753–1842
     BURIAL     Walnut Lodge Family Graveyard, Wicomico Church, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     Created by: M. E. Shotwell
     Added: 29 Jan 2015
     Find A Grave Memorial 141913756.⁴
     In Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr.'s will dated 16 October 1761 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Sarah Steptoe was named as executor; Text of Will seen on Ancestry: "His will written 16 October, 1761 and probated 8 February, 1762. It Reads:Blackwell, Samuel, of St, Stephens Parrish W. W. 16 October 1761---W. p. 8 February 1762
     "Son Samuel Blackwell-plantation he now lives on during the life of his mother, and the land leased of John Gill and all the negroes that I gave him which came of negro woman Nan.
     "Son John Blackwell-my forrest land I bought of Billy Claiborn after the death of his mother, and all the negroes I have given him after death of his mother. After his mothers death he is to have two good negroes, also fifty pounds of current money for to take care of my books and to settle my account with Mr. Galloway.
     "Son Joseph Blackwell-250 acres of land in Hacks Neck which I bought of William Taite lying on the Southside of the Main Road, likewise 100 acres on the northside of the road purchased of Tunstall Hack. After death of his mother, negro man Robin and negro woman Bettie, and all stock of cattle, sheep and hoggs on that plantation, except half dozen of each kind for the use of my own plantation, and 3 good Beeves, four hogs and six sheep to be chose by my son John. I also give him the crop of corn made on that plantation this year, and two thousand weight of tobacco in two casks of said crop, and three thousand pounds of tobacco to be paid him the said Joseph on Christmas comes twelve months, to help build his house.
     "Daughter Elizabeth Churchill-negro woman Molly and her three children Joshua, Lucye, and Bettie, and one feather bed and furniture.Son William Blackwell Waterman-three hundred pounds of current money of Virginia as soon as my executors find it convenient to pay him.
     "Son James Blackwell-plantation whereon my son Samuel Blackwell now lives, also land leased of John Gill after death of his mother.
     "Wife-one hundred pounds current money, to give to whom she pleases at her death.
     "Four sons James, George, Thomas, and David Blackwell, and two daughters Anne, and Judith Blackwell-all the rest of negroes and moveable estate.
     "I give my son Samuel Blackwell only two negroes and my silver plate after the death of his mother.
     "Wife Elizabeth Blackwell-all the land whereon I now live and my water mills at home and mill I bought of John Hobson during her widowhood, also an uninterrupted privilege in my estate given to my six youngest children.
     "Wife to be guardian of six youngest children till they come of age, and if she should die before they come of age, two sons Samuel and John Blackwell to be their guardians.Executors to sell any part of the negroes that I have given to six youngest children as they think proper.
     "Wife and son John Blackwell, executors.If son John Blackwell should die, son Samuel Blackwell to be executor.
     "Witness: James Daughity, Robert Belvard, William Blundon, and Spencer Oldham."^5,7

     Lucy Steptoe was born in 1720 at Cople Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Hardy [1911:484] says b. 1716. Find A Grave says b. 1720.^1,3,4 She married Col. Joseph Blackwell, son of Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr. and Margery Downing, in January 1745 at Prince William Co., Virginia, USA,
; Hardy says m 1739, but Marriages of the No. Neck of VA says m. 1 Jan. 1745.^1,5,6
Lucy Steptoe died on 26 April 1787 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA.^3,4
Lucy Steptoe was buried after 26 April 1787 at Blackwell Cemetery, Bethel, Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA;
From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     1720, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     DEATH     26 Apr 1787 (aged 66–67), Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
     Daughter of John and Elizabeth Eustace Blackwell.
     Married Joseph Blackwell in June of 1745.
     Children:
      Elizabeth Blackwell Chilton
      Samuel Blackwell
      Ann Blackwell Pickett
      Lucy Blackwell Stanton
      Letitia Blackwell Chilton
      Lt. Joseph Blackwell
      George Steptoe Blackwell
      General John Blackwell
      Judith Blackwell Keith
     Family Members
     Spouse
      Joseph Blackwell 1715–1787
     Children
      Samuel Blackwell 1745–1785
      Elizabeth Blackwell Chilton 1746–1786
      Letitia Blackwell Chilton 1750–1775
      John Gard Blackwell 1755–1823
      Judith Blackwell Keith 1758–1857
     BURIAL     Blackwell Cemetery, Bethel, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
     Created by: Love My Ancestors
     Added: 7 Jun 2013
     Find A Grave Memorial 111944619
     SPONSORED BY Lysa.³
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111944619/lucy-blackwell
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Virginia Genealogies, page 160, volume 1
Capt. John Steptoe's will is dated Jan. 5, 1741, and probated in Northumberland County, in which he names his daughter Lucy Blackwell, and son-in-law Joseph Blackwell. (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. XV. Page 92, virtually gives the same.)
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daughter of John and Elizabeth (Eustace) Steptoe, of Lancaster County, Virginia.

Colonial Families of the Southern States of America BLACKWELL FAMILY page 59
COL. JOSEPH BLACKWELL, (3--3), of Fauquier County, Virginia. (the third son of Hon. Samuel and Margery (Downing-Hudnall) Blackwell),

JOSEPH BLACKWELL Senior born 9 July 1715 (of Walnut Lodge) in Northumberland County, Virginia and died 30 May 1787(age 71) in Fauquier County, Virginia. He married LUCY STEPTOE, about 1740 daughter of JOHN STEPTOE and ELIZABETH EUSTACE. She was born 1720, and died after 1787.

Colonial Families of Southern States of America, 1911, Stella Pickett Hardy, reprinted 1965
LDS Call Number US/CAN 973 D2hs; Page 49-63

Historical Southern Families, Volume III by John Bennett BRODIE
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Children of JOSEPH BLACKWELL and LUCY STEPTOE are:

4a. Elizabeth BLACKWELL was born 17 Dec 1742 in Prince William County, Virginia. She married Charles CHILTON, COL. 19 Dec 1768 in Fauquier County, Virginia. (daughter of Joseph) He was born in of Hereford, Prince George County, Virginia Charles CHILTON was the son of Thomas CHILTON and Jemima COOK of Westmoreland County, Virginia.

4b. Samuel BLACKWELL was born in 1745 in Prince William County, Virginia. Samuel died in Fauquier County, Virginia in 1783-1785. Samuel married Elizabeth TYLER 1773. She was born 1755, and died 1828. Cousin of President John TYLER (marriage record not found in Fauquier County records) Samuel later married Sarah BEALE in October 1774.

4c. Anne BLACKWELL was born in 1747. Anne married Col. Martin PICKETT, 31 May 1764 in Fauquier County, Virginia (daughter of Joseph ) Martin lived at Paradise, Fauquier County, Virginia. Martin PICKETT was born about 1740 in King George County, Virginia. Martin PICKETT wrote his will 4 May 1803 and if was proved 25 Apr 1804 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Marriage also in Loudoun County, Virginia Martin was the son of William PICKETT and Elizabeth COOKE.

4d. Lucy BLACKWELL born 1749 in Prince William County, Virginia Lucy married William Stanton 24 Sep 1773 in Fauquier County, Virginia , son of William STANTON and Diana FIELD. He was born before 1749. Marriage also recorded In Loudoun County, Virginia. William STANTON was the son of Thomas STANTON and Sarah ROBINSON.
NOTE: Stella Pickett Hardy, Colonial Families of Southern States of America page 59 States that Lucy married William SLAUGHTER of Fauquier County, Virginia.

4e Lettitia BLACKWELL was born 3 Oct 1750 in Prince William County, Virginia. Lettetia married John CHILTON 10 April 1768 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Marriage bonds issued 10 Dec 1765, 3 years earlier per "Fauquier in the Revolution" by Gott. Captain John CHILTON was born near Rock Spring, Prince William County, Virginia.

4f. Joseph BLACKWELL was born about 1752 (Aug 1757), Prince William County, now Fauquier. He died in 1826. Joseph married Anne EUSTACE HULL 28 Dec 1784 in Stafford County, Virginia the daughter of Isaac Eustace and Agatha CONWAY. She was born 1765, and died 1861 (Baird, p 8). Anne was the widow of Capt Edward HULL who was killed in the War while enforcing conscription.

4g. George Steptoe BLACKWELL was born in 1753 in Prince William County, Virginia
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http://lawsondna.org/Media/virginiacounties/Fauquier.html

Fauquier County, VA, Will Book 1, 1759-1783, pages 286-269 - Anna Steptoe Lawson, dated 1 June 1774.
Brother - Epaphroditus Lawson, all my Negroes in consideration of his paying the Legacies hereafter named. Brother - John Lawson and wife Ann, 10 pounds in goods and give it to them yearly and each a Suit of Mourning. Uncle - Joseph Blackwell and Aunt - Lucy Blackwell, each a Suit of Mourning. Cousin - Betty Chilton, a Suit of Worked Muslin not yet quite finished. Cousin - Judy Blackwell, my Stone Ring.
Cousin - Elizabeth Lawson, Anne Steptoe Lawson, Mary Lawson and Elizabeth Gilbert, all my wearing clothes to be divided among them by the discretion my dear sister Mary Lawson. Sister - Mary Lawson...Brick Wall round my father and mother's graves.
Executor - Brother Epaphroditus Lawson
Signed Anne Steptoe Lawson
Wits: Joseph Blackwell, Lucy Blackwell, Sarah Alexander Lee and Joseph Blackwell Jr.
Proved: 28 November 1774, by order of Joseph Blackwell and Joseph Blackwell. Epaphroditus Lawson made order and was granted certificate for obtaining a probate.⁴
In John Steptoe's will dated 5 September 1741 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Lucy Steptoe was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Virginia Genealogies, page 160, volume 1
Capt. John Steptoe's will is dated Jan. 5, 1741, and probated in Northumberland County, in which he names his daughter Lucy Blackwell, and son-in-law Joseph Blackwell. (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. XV. Page 92, virtually gives the same.)

1713-1749 Northumberland County, Virginia Wills and Administrations: Page 144
Stepto John
W. W. 12 September 1741---W. P. 9 of 9br 1741
Wife Elizabeth Stepto-to have use of the land I now live on during her widowhood, not debarring my son William Stepto of the plantation he now lives on from making use of the same and half of my orchards which he may have at my decease. My wife to have use of all my personal estate during her widowhood except my store of goods, tobacco, and money, which I give one half to my son William, and the other half to my son Thomas.
Son William-negro man Jack, negro woman Betts, and negro girl Sarah.
Daughter Lucy-negro man Charles,negro boy Toby, and negro girl Silia.
Son Thomas-negro boy Will, negro boy Tom, and negro girl Letty.
What I have given to my other children. may debarr them from any claim to my estate.
Wife Elizabeth, sons William,John,James,and Thomas Stepto, executors.
Witness: Thos. Pinkard, John Pinkard, Anna Lawson and Edward Robison.⁷

     Ann Howson married William Steptoe Sr., son of John Steptoe and Elizabeth Eustace.^1,5
Ann Howson was born circa 1703 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.²
Ann Howson died between 16 September 1757 and 10 October 1757 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Presumably died between date of will and date of probate.²
     In William Steptoe Sr.'s will dated 27 March 1750 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Ann Howson was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1750-1770 Northumberland County VA Wills: Lewis & Booker; Page 17
Stepto, Williams of Wiccomoco Parish ,
W. W. 27 March 1750---W. P. 9 April 1750
Son William Stepto-all my lands with three young negroes Viz: Will James and Judy.
Daughter Mary Stepto-one negro girl Minie.
Wife Ann to enjoy the use of all my estate during her widwohood.
Estate to be equally divided amongst all my children.
Major Peter Conway, Mr. John Eustace and Mr. Thomas Gaskins to be my executors.
Witness: J. Eustace, John Shelton and Mary Steptoe.⁵

Ann Howson left a will on 16 September 1757 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1756-1758 Record Book #4; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 143
Steptoe, Anner, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 16 September 1757---W. P. 10 October 1757
To son William Steptoe-negro girl Judy, negro fellow Dick Boatwain, crop of corn, household furniture, money to repair his house.
To daughter Eliz Stepto-negro boy Toby, my best bed and furniture.
To daughter Ann Carter -negro boy Ephraim, one cow and calf, a young heifer called Starr, a looking glass, a great bible.
To daughter Lucy Stepto -negro wench Sarah.
If any thing is left of my estate, my executors to lay out in clothing for my two grandsons John and William Stepto.
Witness: John Eustace, George Purcell, and Eliza Steptoe.²

     In William Steptoe Sr.'s will dated 27 March 1750 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, William Steptoe Jr. was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1750-1770 Northumberland County VA Wills: Lewis & Booker; Page 17
Stepto, Williams of Wiccomoco Parish ,
W. W. 27 March 1750---W. P. 9 April 1750
Son William Stepto-all my lands with three young negroes Viz: Will James and Judy.
Daughter Mary Stepto-one negro girl Minie.
Wife Ann to enjoy the use of all my estate during her widwohood.
Estate to be equally divided amongst all my children.
Major Peter Conway, Mr. John Eustace and Mr. Thomas Gaskins to be my executors.
Witness: J. Eustace, John Shelton and Mary Steptoe.²
In Ann Howson's will dated 16 September 1757 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, William Steptoe Jr. was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1756-1758 Record Book #4; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 143
Steptoe, Anner, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 16 September 1757---W. P. 10 October 1757
To son William Steptoe-negro girl Judy, negro fellow Dick Boatwain, crop of corn, household furniture, money to repair his house.
To daughter Eliz Stepto-negro boy Toby, my best bed and furniture.
To daughter Ann Carter -negro boy Ephraim, one cow and calf, a young heifer called Starr, a looking glass, a great bible.
To daughter Lucy Stepto -negro wench Sarah.
If any thing is left of my estate, my executors to lay out in clothing for my two grandsons John and William Stepto.
Witness: John Eustace, George Purcell, and Eliza Steptoe.³

     In William Steptoe Sr.'s will dated 27 March 1750 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Mary Steptoe was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1750-1770 Northumberland County VA Wills: Lewis & Booker; Page 17
Stepto, Williams of Wiccomoco Parish ,
W. W. 27 March 1750---W. P. 9 April 1750
Son William Stepto-all my lands with three young negroes Viz: Will James and Judy.
Daughter Mary Stepto-one negro girl Minie.
Wife Ann to enjoy the use of all my estate during her widwohood.
Estate to be equally divided amongst all my children.
Major Peter Conway, Mr. John Eustace and Mr. Thomas Gaskins to be my executors.
Witness: J. Eustace, John Shelton and Mary Steptoe.²
In Ann Howson's will dated 16 September 1757 at Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Mary Steptoe was named as an heir;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
1756-1758 Record Book #4; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 143
Steptoe, Anner, of Wiccocomoco Parish
W. W. 16 September 1757---W. P. 10 October 1757
To son William Steptoe-negro girl Judy, negro fellow Dick Boatwain, crop of corn, household furniture, money to repair his house.
To daughter Eliz Stepto-negro boy Toby, my best bed and furniture.
To daughter Ann Carter -negro boy Ephraim, one cow and calf, a young heifer called Starr, a looking glass, a great bible.
To daughter Lucy Stepto -negro wench Sarah.
If any thing is left of my estate, my executors to lay out in clothing for my two grandsons John and William Stepto.
Witness: John Eustace, George Purcell, and Eliza Steptoe.³

     Joanna/Johanna Lawson was born before 1711 at Christ Church Parish, Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.² She married John Steptoe, son of John Steptoe and Elizabeth Eustace, on 12 June 1727 at Lancaster Co., Virginia, USA.^1,3,2

Joanna/Johanna Lawson died after 1727.²
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Per Early Colonial Settlers:
http://lawsondna.org/Media/virginiacounties/Richmond.html

Richmond County, VA, Order Book 10, 1732-1739, pages 181, Court held 6 May 1734 - A Power of Attorney from Jean Lawson to Thomas Dodson was this day proved in open Court by the Oaths of Tobias Phillips and John Brown, witnesses thereto, and admitted to Record.

Thomas Dodson by virtue of a Power of Attorney from Jane Lawson to him in that behalf made acknowledged the said Jane Lawson’s Deed of Land and the Livery of Seizin thereon endorsed unto Robert Mitchell, also John Steptoe Jr. and Johanna his wife acknowledged the said Deed and the Livery of Seizin thereon endorsed unto the said Robert Mitchell (the said Johanna being first privately examined) which was admitted to Record.

Richmond County, VA, Deed Book 9, 1734-1741, page 25 - I, Jane Lawson of Christ Church Parish and County of Lancaster, appoint my friend Thomas Dodson of North Farnham and Richmond, my true and lawful attorney, to acknowledge for me, in Richmond Court, a deed dated today for 450 acres in North Farnham and Richmond, to Robert Mitchell of St. Mary White Chapel and County of Lancaster. The deed was made by me, Jane Lawson, John Steptoe Jr. and Joanna, his wife. Signed 4 May 1734 - Jean Lawson. Wit: Tobias Phillips, John Brown. Recorded 6 May 1734.

Richmond County, VA, Deed Book 9, 1734-1741, page 25 - from Jane Lawson, John Steptoe Jr. and Joanna, his wife, of Christ Church Parish in Lancaster County, to Robert Mitchell of St. Mary’s White Chapel Parish in Lancaster County, for 18,000 pounds of tobacco and 50 pound and for divers other good causes, 450 acres in North Farnham Parish and Richmond, bounded on the west by a branch of Moratico Creek that divides this land from the land of John Mill’s, Thomas Durham on the north side, Abraham Goad on the northeast, William King and Mr. Anthony Sydnor on the east side, Isaac White on the south. This land is part of a patent granted to Thomas Madison dated 1770, by him sold to Capt. John Purvis and by Purvis to John Ockley and by Ockley given by will to said Jean Lawson. Signed - Jean Lawson, John Stepto Jr., Joanna Stepto.
Wit: Tobias Phillips, Thomas Dodson and John Brown.

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1731-1739 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book [Mike Marshall]; Page 280a
At a court continued and held for the said County the 26th day of July 1738.
- In the petition proffered by John Steptoe, Jr., against William Williams, judgment is granted the petitioner for 450 pounds of tobacco the same appearing due on balance of an account proved by the oath of the said Steptoe before Lancaster County court as appears to this court by a certificate thereof under the hand of Thomas Edwards, clerk of Lancaster court aforesaid. Therefore he the said William Williams is hereby ordered to pay the sum of tobacco aforesaid unto the said John Steptoe with costs and 7 shillings and 6 pence for a lawyers fee, alias execution.³

     Elizabeth Peachy married Dr. Nicholas Flood.²
Elizabeth Peachy was born on 18 November 1721 at North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹
Elizabeth Peachy died in 1792 at Richmond Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr. was born on 19 January 1710 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^3,4,5,2 He married Elizabeth Sarah Steptoe, daughter of John Steptoe and Elizabeth Eustace, circa 1730 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^1,3,6,7

Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr. died on 17 October 1761 at Walnut Lodge, St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, at age 51.^3,5,2
Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr. was buried after 17 October 1761 at Walnut Lodge Family Graveyard, Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     19 Jan 1711, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     DEATH     17 Oct 1761 (aged 50), Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     Samuel Blackwell was the son of Samuel Blackwell the elder & Margery (Downing) Blackwell of "Walnut Lodge" in Northumberland County, Virginia. Samuel Blackwell (junior) was a prominent influential citizen in affairs of both Church and State. He was a Vestryman in the Anglican (Episcopal) Church and served in the House of Burgesses, May 6th, 1742, Sept. 4, 1744, and Feb. 20th, 1745, and the Assembly from 1742 to 1747. He was married to Elizabeth Steptoe, the daughter of John Steptoe. Samuel Blackwell served as a captain in the county militia and was a merchant by trade. There were eleven children born of this union:
      1. Samuel, who md. Sarah Wyatt;
      2. John, who md. Hannah;
      3. William, who md. Anne;
      4. Joseph, who md. Hannah Shapleigh;
      5. Elizabeth, who md. Armistead Churchill;
      6. James, who md. Ann Blackwell;
      7. George, who md. Nancy Cottrell;
      8. Ann, who md. John Blackwell;
      9. Judith, who md. Bennett Price;
      10. Thomas, who md. Judith Grant; &
      11. David, who md. Ann Lewis.
     St. Stephen's Parish Register: Samuel Blackwell, Gent., died October 17, 1761
     References:
      1. Source Records of the Blackwell Family of Kentucky & Virginia who Descend from Capt. Samuel Blackwell, Sr. of "Walnut Lodge," Northumberland County, Virginia by Mrs. Doris Ratliff Blackwell of Shreveport, Louisiana (private compilation/collection). She was kind enough to lend me (MES) copies of this voluminous work, of which I made a copy, in the mid 1980's. Her sources are primarily straight from the courthouse records & primary sources mainly from Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisiana. She travelled the distance to the various courthouses and recorded & copied documents personally before the days of the internet. An excellent compilation of primary sources by a very diligent & highly competent genealogist.
      2. Colonial Families of the Southern States of America by Stella Pickett Hardy, 2nd Edition, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981 (orig. 1911), pgs. 49-52 (includes many corrections & additions).
      3. St. Stephen's Parish Register, Northumberland County, Virginia
     Family Members
     Parents
      Samuel Blackwell 1680–1730
     Spouse
      Elizabeth Steptoe Blackwell 1713–1764 (m. 1730)
     Siblings
      Joseph Blackwell 1715–1787
     Children
      Elizabeth Blackwell Churchill 1741–1831
      James Blackwell 1743–1818
      Judith Blackwell Cordell 1753–1842
     BURIAL     Walnut Lodge Family Graveyard, Wicomico Church, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     Created by: M. E. Shotwell
     Added: 29 Jan 2015
     Find A Grave Memorial 141912086.⁵

His estate was probated on 8 February 1762 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.⁸

     Reference: See Hardy [1911:50-51] for more information on the children of Samuel and Elizabeth (STEPTOE) BLACKWELL. An annotated version of this is online through the Hathi Trust.^9,10

.¹ He was a mentioned with (?) Blackwell; per Hardy [1911:49]: "There were the traditional three brothers. which emigrated to the colonies from England in the early 17th century, and these brothers were men of high standing and education, being graduates of Oxford."¹¹ Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr. was per Hardy [1911:50]: "...a Burgessm May 6, 1742, /sept 4m 1744, and Feb. 20, 1745." between 1742 and 1745.³ He was per Hardy [1911:50]: "...of the Assembly from 1742-1747 between 1742 and 1747 at Virginia, USA.³

Hon. Samuel Blackwell Jr. left a will on 16 October 1761 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA; Text of Will seen on Ancestry: "His will written 16 October, 1761 and probated 8 February, 1762. It Reads:Blackwell, Samuel, of St, Stephens Parrish W. W. 16 October 1761---W. p. 8 February 1762
     "Son Samuel Blackwell-plantation he now lives on during the life of his mother, and the land leased of John Gill and all the negroes that I gave him which came of negro woman Nan.
     "Son John Blackwell-my forrest land I bought of Billy Claiborn after the death of his mother, and all the negroes I have given him after death of his mother. After his mothers death he is to have two good negroes, also fifty pounds of current money for to take care of my books and to settle my account with Mr. Galloway.
     "Son Joseph Blackwell-250 acres of land in Hacks Neck which I bought of William Taite lying on the Southside of the Main Road, likewise 100 acres on the northside of the road purchased of Tunstall Hack. After death of his mother, negro man Robin and negro woman Bettie, and all stock of cattle, sheep and hoggs on that plantation, except half dozen of each kind for the use of my own plantation, and 3 good Beeves, four hogs and six sheep to be chose by my son John. I also give him the crop of corn made on that plantation this year, and two thousand weight of tobacco in two casks of said crop, and three thousand pounds of tobacco to be paid him the said Joseph on Christmas comes twelve months, to help build his house.
     "Daughter Elizabeth Churchill-negro woman Molly and her three children Joshua, Lucye, and Bettie, and one feather bed and furniture.Son William Blackwell Waterman-three hundred pounds of current money of Virginia as soon as my executors find it convenient to pay him.
     "Son James Blackwell-plantation whereon my son Samuel Blackwell now lives, also land leased of John Gill after death of his mother.
     "Wife-one hundred pounds current money, to give to whom she pleases at her death.
     "Four sons James, George, Thomas, and David Blackwell, and two daughters Anne, and Judith Blackwell-all the rest of negroes and moveable estate.
     "I give my son Samuel Blackwell only two negroes and my silver plate after the death of his mother.
     "Wife Elizabeth Blackwell-all the land whereon I now live and my water mills at home and mill I bought of John Hobson during her widowhood, also an uninterrupted privilege in my estate given to my six youngest children.
     "Wife to be guardian of six youngest children till they come of age, and if she should die before they come of age, two sons Samuel and John Blackwell to be their guardians.Executors to sell any part of the negroes that I have given to six youngest children as they think proper.
     "Wife and son John Blackwell, executors.If son John Blackwell should die, son Samuel Blackwell to be executor.
     "Witness: James Daughity, Robert Belvard, William Blundon, and Spencer Oldham."^3,8

     Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr. was born on 23 September 1680 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^2,3,4 He married Margery Downing, daughter of Hon. William Downing and Mary Nicholls, between 9 July 1709 and 17 February 1710 at Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.^1,2,3,5
Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr. died on 17 June 1730 at Walnut Lodge, St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, at age 49; Hardy [1911:50] says d. 5 Aug 1732. "Early Colonial Settlers" says d. 17 June 1730.^2,4
Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr. was buried after 17 June 1730 at Walnut Lodge Family Graveyard, Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     23 Sep 1680, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     DEATH     17 Jun 1730 (aged 49), Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     Samuel Blackwell is the son of Joseph Blackwell of Northumberland County, Virginia. His mother's name is unknown. Family tradition has long held that Joseph Blackwell was the Immigrant from England. However, whether the Immigrant was Samuel's father or his grandfather possibly of the same name is a point which I am curious about. Both could well have been named Joseph and the blurriness and distance of time could have blended the two into one. "Near Wicomico Church and just below Tiper's Ferry is Blackwell's Landing. Here was an estate known as 'Walnut Lodge,' seat of the Blackwell family." - from "Pilgrimages/ The Northern Neck;" Joseph Blackwell was the progenitor of this family. Samuel Blackwell married Margery (Downing) Hudnall; widow of Joseph Hudnall and one of the daughters and coheirs of Wm. Downing, Junr., and granddaughter of Wm. Downing, Decd.
     "The Blackwells of Virginia have ever been prominent in affairs of Church and State. There is a marble tablet in the Court-room of the Northumberland Co. Court House, to the memory of a number of this distinguished family. It reads thus:
      'Samuel Blackwell, 1680-1732, Vestryman and Justice.
      Capt. Samuel Blackwell, 1710-1762, Member of the Legislature and Vestryman.
      Wm. Blackwell, 1713-1772, Sheriff of Fauquier Co., Va.
      John Blackwell, Joseph Blackwell, Revolutionary Patriots.
      Col. Samuel Blackwell, 1785-1833.
      Major Hiram Blackwell, War of 1812.
      Col. Ferdinand Blackwell, Commonwealth Attorney, 1846-1856.
      Lieut. Oscar Blackwell, C.S.A., 1861-1865.
      Lieut. T.E. Blackwell, C.S.A., 1861-1865.' "
     St. Stephen's Parish Registry, Northumberland Co., Va.: Samuel Blackwell, Son to Joseph was Born Sep'r 23 1680
     Samuel Blackwell's will was probated in Northumberland County on 17 June 1730.
     The children of Samuel & Margery Blackwell were:
      1. Samuel (1711-1761) md. Elizabeth Steptoe (dau. of John Steptoe);
      2. William (91713-1774) md. Elizabeth Crump (dau. of John Crump);
      3. Joseph (1715-1787) md. Lucy Steptoe (dau. of John Steptoe);
      4. Eliza (born 1717);
      5. Hannah (born 1720) - did not marry.
     References:
      1. Source Records of the Blackwell Family of Kentucky & Virginia who Descend from Capt. Samuel Blackwell, Sr. of "Walnut Lodge," Northumberland County, Virginia by Mrs. Doris Ratliff Blackwell of Shreveport, Louisiana (private compilation/collection). She was kind enough to lend me (MES) copies of this voluminous work, of which I made a copy, in the mid 1980's. Her sources are primarily straight from the courthouse records & primary sources mainly from Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisiana. She travelled the distance to the various courthouses and recorded & copied documents personally before the days of the internet. An excellent compilation of primary sources by a very diligent & highly competent genealogist.
      2. Colonial Families of the Southern States of America by Stella Pickett Hardy, 2nd Edition, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1981 (orig. 1911), pgs. 49-52 (includes many corrections & additions).
      3. St. Stephen's Parish Register, Northumberland County, Virginia
4. Pilgrim      ages/The Northern Neck (of Virginia)
     Family Members
     Children
      Samuel Blackwell 1711–1761
      Joseph Blackwell 1715–1787
     BURIAL     Walnut Lodge Family Graveyard, Wicomico Church, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     Created by: M. E. Shotwell
     Added: 30 Jan 2015
     Find A Grave Memorial 142007293
     SPONSORED BY Lysa.⁶
     He was per Hardy [1911:50]: "...a prominent influential citizen in affairs of Church and State; a Vestryman and Justice..."²

Reference:
From "Early Colonial Settlers":
     "1729-1737 Order Book Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 13
Blackwell, Capt. Samuel, will probated 17 June 1730, by Samuel Blackwell and Nicholas Lancaster the executors.
     "https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142007293/samuel-blackwell
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 632
Northumberland County Court - December 21, 1709
MARGERY HUDNALL Widow this Day in Court Acknowledged a Deed of Indenture for Land to SAMUEL BLACKWELL in Trust for her Children JOHN JOSEPH ANNE and MARY HUDNALL together with Livery of Seisin thereon Endorsed and the said Deed and Endorsement are Admitted to Record.
     "1721-1735 King George County Deed Book 1, Part II, (Antient Press); pp. 421-424
Indenture 28th January 1726 between JOSEPH NUTT of County of Northumberland of one part and SAML. BLACKWELL of Parish of Saint Stephens in County afors'd of other part .. by Lease and Release .. sold 280 acres in King George County for 1400 pounds of Tobacco and Twenty shillings in money bounded .. corner white oak of BLAGREES HOPPER marked M:G:; saplin of JOHN BALEY; north east side of Jeff rys Run; being a branch of Deep run; near line of Brooks & CONWAY THOMS; north west branch of Deep run .. as by a Deed granted from the Honourable ye Proprietors of the Northern Neck of Virginia unto JOSEPH NUTT bearing date 23rd September 1724 ..
Presence Thomas Webb, Joseph Nutt
John Hudnall, Sam'l. Blackwell Junr.
5th May 1727 .. Deeds of Lease and Release recorded .. and THOMAS TURNER by Virtue of a Power of Attorney from MARY the wife of JOSEPH NUTT .. relinquished her Right of Dower and Thirds at the Common Law ..
Know all Men .. I MARY Wife of JOSEPH NUTT of County of Northumberland have appointed THOMAS TURNER Gent. of King George County my lawful Attorney to acknowledge my Right of Dower .. land sold unto SAMUEL BLACKWELL .. Mary x Nutt
Presence John Hudnall, Samuel Blackwell Junr. 5th May 1727 .. Power of Attorney recorded.⁴

Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr. lived at Walnut Lodge, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.²
; per Hardy [1911:50]: "progenitor of the Virginia family."² He was a mentioned with (?) Blackwell; per Hardy [1911:49]: "There were the traditional three brothers. which emigrated to the colonies from England in the early 17th century, and these brothers were men of high standing and education, being graduates of Oxford."⁷

     Margery Downing was born before 1691.⁴ She married Joseph Hudnall in 1706 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband; his 2nd wife.
Ancestry.com - Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800
     Name:     Joseph Hudnall
     Marriage Date:     Abt 1709
     Spouse Name:     Margery Downing
     Marriage Location:     Virginia, United States
     Text:     "HUDNALL, Joseph & DOWNING, Margery; unk. but well bef. 9 Jul 1709; bride was a dau. of Wm. DOWNING, Jr. of Fairfield Par., NC; she marr. (2) Samuel BLACKWELL (NC RB 1726-1729:6a; Downing:190-191)"
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Headley, Robert K. Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649–1800. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003.^1,4,5 Margery Downing married Hon. Samuel Blackwell Sr., son of Hon. Joseph Blackwell, between 9 July 1709 and 17 February 1710 at Virginia, USA,
;
Her 2nd husband.^1,2,6,4
Margery Downing died before 21 September 1714.²
      ;
Note by G. A. Vaut: I have hypothesized that this Margery (DOWNING) HUDNALL BLACKWELL was the daughter of William and Mary (NICHOLLS) DOWNING, of Northumberland Co., VA. My hypothesis is based on two principal sources:
1. Headley [2003:188] identifies the "margery DOWNING' who m. Joseph HUDNALL as the "dau. of Wm. DOWNING, Jr. of Fairfield Par., NC." Ther is a Fairfield town in Hyde Co., NC, but I haven't been able to find a "Fairfield Parish" in NC. However, there is a Fairfield Parish that was established in Northumberland Co., VA in 1664 (see VAGenWeb). The William DOWNING who m. Mary NICHOLLS refers to himself in a legal document as "WM, DOWNING of ye Parish of FAIREFEILD in ye County of Northumberld."
2. There is a series of messages on Ancestry on "Message Boards > Surnames > Downing" from 1999 that discuss a seach for the parents of a "Majorie" DOWNING to Joseph HUDNALL and Samuel BLACKWELL. Message #3 provides a clue that links Margery (DOWNING) BLACKWELL to Anne and Elizabeth DOWNING. Message 1 and 2, as well as other records, establish Anne and Ellizabeth's parents as William and Mary (NICHOLLS) DOWNING, of Northumberland Co., VA.
     Message #1: "Elizabeth Downing, Northumberland Co VA", by jg masters. Posted: 11 May 1999 08:00AM
     "My 6g grandmother Elizabeth Downing was born to Capt. William Jr. and ? 1679, (prob Fairfield parish). She m. Capt. William Smith c 1695, d 1739 Orange County. She and her sisters Marjorie and Anne inherited from their grandfather Capt. William Downing Sr. also of Northumberland, and it is Marjorie's second marriage (m. 1 Joseph Hudnall) to Samuel Blackwell that occasioned the Northumberland court records that document these facts. Anne, sister to Elizabeth and Marjorie, married a Nutt, Richard I believe.
     "W&M Quarterly has articles re Downings of Northumberland, sorry, don't have my notes for cites, but it's online. Wm. Downing Sr also remarried Margaret ? and had one son by her Charles. His (Wm. Sr.) first marriage produced at least three sons and two daughters. John, Wm. Jr, Samuel, Thomas, Patience and Mary IF memory serves -- and it sometimes doesn't. Consider yourself warned.
     "I'm MOST interested in finding any Downing/Smith connections but especially 17th century ones.I suspect one or both families migrated southward, rather than entering through Virginia Company.
     Message #2: "Downings of Northumberland Co., VA", by Lora Tindall. Posted: 08 Aug 1999 08:00AM
     "I descend through Ann Downing, daughter of William Downing and Mary Nichols. She married Richard Nutt and had about 10 children. Her son, Farenfold Nutt, is my ancestor. All I have on your Elizabeth Downing is that she was born 30 Dec 1679 in Northumberland Co., VA,and married William Smith. Lora Tindall"
     Message #3: "Elizabeth Downing", by Jaculene G. Masters. Posted: 08 Aug 1999 08:00AM
     "Lora, I'm delighted to hear from you. You say Anne and Elizabeth (also Margery) are d/o William and Mary Nichols? I'm delighted to have a new surname to search! I have William Sr. with wives 1.Mary and 2. Margaret , surnames unknown. Only Charles was born to Margaret, all others were of William Sr. & Mary. Other children for Wm Sr as noted from Northumbria Collectanea and other colonial records are: William Jr., John, Mary, Patience(?) and at least one more son whose name escapes me. A Wm. & Mary Q article claims only John had sons so all Downings of the area descend from him. I've not seen that proven.
     "I had no name at all for William Jr. 's wife. What else if anything do you have on this Mary Nichols? What is your source for her marriage to William Jr.?? Since you don't mention their sister Margery I wonder if you may have missed the records that show Anne & Richard Nutt and Elizabeth & William Smith relinquishing their inherited lands to sister Margery & second husband Samuel Blackwell in 1712." [emphasis added]
I have so far been unable to trace the records mentioned in Message #3. One source showing the parentage of Anne and Elizabeth (but not of Marjorie) is the website "Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties".^{5,7,8,9,10,11,12}
In Joseph Hudnall's will dated 18 August 1709 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA, Margery Downing was named as executor;
From "Early Colonial Settlers":
     "Northumberland County Court - August 18, 1709
Probate of the Last Will and Testament of JOSEPH HUDNALL is granted to MARGERY HUDNALL Executrix therein Named the said Will being proved by the Oaths of RICHARD NUTT, EPHRIAM HUGHLETT and JAMES MITCHELL Witnesses and is Recorded.
     "1706-1711 Deed-Will Book - Northumberland Co Va; (Antient Press): Page 58-59
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I JOSEPH HUDNALL of the County of Northumberld, being sick & weak but of perfect memory, God be praised for it, doe make this my Last Will & Testamt. in manner and forme as followeth; First I bequeath my Soule into the hands of Almighty God my Maker trusting to be saved by the all sufficient merritts of Jesus Christ, my Redeemer, and as for my body to be buryed in Christian buryall att the discretion of my Exers. hereafter named:
First. I give unto my i ) JOHN HUDNALL my long Gun and to my Son, JOSEPH HUDNALL.. my Stock Gun:
Next, I give unto my Loveing Wife, MARGERY, all my whole Estate which it please God to bestow upon me dureing her widdowhood & if she marries, my Will is that all my Estate be equally divided betweene my loveing Wife and my four Children, JOHN HUDNALL, JOSEPH HUDNALL, AGNES HUDNALL & MARY HUDNALL. makeing my loveing Wife, MARGERY, my whole Exerx. all things above mentioned being to my content I affixt my hand and seale this Nineth day of July 1709.
Seale Test RICHD. NUTT, JOSEPH HUDNALL, the seale
EPHRAIM HUGHLETT,
JAMES MITCHELL, his marke
Die Augt. l8d. 1709. This Will was provd: in Northumberld, County Court to be the Last Will & Testamt, of JOSEPH HUDNALL, deced., by the Oaths of RICHD; NUTT, EPHRAIM HUGHLETF & JAMES MITCHELL, witnesses to the said Will, and is admitted to Record
Teste THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Die Martii 22: 1710 This Copy was pr:sented by Mr. WILLM: DARE and by the Court approved and by the said DAREs mocon the same is admitted to Record
Teste THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur Northbria
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 632
Northumberland County Court - December 21, 1709
MARGERY HUDNALL Widow this Day in Court Acknowledged a Deed of Indenture for Land to SAMUEL BLACKWELL in Trust for her Children JOHN JOSEPH ANNE and MARY HUDNALL together with Livery of Seisin thereon Endorsed and the said Deed and Endorsement are Admitted to Record.
     "1713-1749 Wills-Admin Northumberland Co Va
WW 11 Aug 1736 WP 12 Apr 1742 Joseph Hudnall
Wife Sarah Hudnall land that fell to me by my mother's death, during her natural life, land I bought of John James on the head of Great Wicco. River during her natural life and land I bought of Timothy Raley lying in Forldong Swamp near Thomas Mill during her natural life.
If my wife should have any child by me, he or she to have all the above lands when they come to age, to him or they or their heirs.
If wife should have no living child, then my daughter-in-law Lucretia Cotrell shall have lands bought from John James and Timothy Raley after wife's death.
Brother's son John Hudnall - the land that fell to me by my mother's death and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten after wife's death, if she has no child. If said John Hudnall should die without heirs of his body lawfully begotten, son-in-law Thomas Cottrel shall have the land.
Negroes and personal estate to wife during her life and then to my child or children, if none to be equally divided between Thomas Cotrell and Lucretia Cotrell
Wife exx
Wit: William James McGee and Ellis Gill."

     Joseph Hudnall married Margery Downing, daughter of Hon. William Downing and Mary Nicholls, in 1706 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Her 1st husband; his 2nd wife.
Ancestry.com - Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800
     Name:     Joseph Hudnall
     Marriage Date:     Abt 1709
     Spouse Name:     Margery Downing
     Marriage Location:     Virginia, United States
     Text:     "HUDNALL, Joseph & DOWNING, Margery; unk. but well bef. 9 Jul 1709; bride was a dau. of Wm. DOWNING, Jr. of Fairfield Par., NC; she marr. (2) Samuel BLACKWELL (NC RB 1726-1729:6a; Downing:190-191)"
     Source Information: Ancestry.com. Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
     Original data: Headley, Robert K. Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649–1800. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2003.^1,4,5
Joseph Hudnall died before 1709.²
     ; per Hardy [1911:50]: "progenitor of the Virginia family."⁶

Joseph Hudnall left a will on 18 August 1709 at Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA;
From "Early Colonial Settlers":
     "Northumberland County Court - August 18, 1709
Probate of the Last Will and Testament of JOSEPH HUDNALL is granted to MARGERY HUDNALL Executrix therein Named the said Will being proved by the Oaths of RICHARD NUTT, EPHRIAM HUGHLETT and JAMES MITCHELL Witnesses and is Recorded.
     "1706-1711 Deed-Will Book - Northumberland Co Va; (Antient Press): Page 58-59
IN THE NAME OF GOD, Amen. I JOSEPH HUDNALL of the County of Northumberld, being sick & weak but of perfect memory, God be praised for it, doe make this my Last Will & Testamt. in manner and forme as followeth; First I bequeath my Soule into the hands of Almighty God my Maker trusting to be saved by the all sufficient merritts of Jesus Christ, my Redeemer, and as for my body to be buryed in Christian buryall att the discretion of my Exers. hereafter named:
First. I give unto my i ) JOHN HUDNALL my long Gun and to my Son, JOSEPH HUDNALL.. my Stock Gun:
Next, I give unto my Loveing Wife, MARGERY, all my whole Estate which it please God to bestow upon me dureing her widdowhood & if she marries, my Will is that all my Estate be equally divided betweene my loveing Wife and my four Children, JOHN HUDNALL, JOSEPH HUDNALL, AGNES HUDNALL & MARY HUDNALL. makeing my loveing Wife, MARGERY, my whole Exerx. all things above mentioned being to my content I affixt my hand and seale this Nineth day of July 1709.
Seale Test RICHD. NUTT, JOSEPH HUDNALL, the seale
EPHRAIM HUGHLETT,
JAMES MITCHELL, his marke
Die Augt. l8d. 1709. This Will was provd: in Northumberld, County Court to be the Last Will & Testamt, of JOSEPH HUDNALL, deced., by the Oaths of RICHD; NUTT, EPHRAIM HUGHLETF & JAMES MITCHELL, witnesses to the said Will, and is admitted to Record
Teste THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur
Die Martii 22: 1710 This Copy was pr:sented by Mr. WILLM: DARE and by the Court approved and by the said DAREs mocon the same is admitted to Record
Teste THO: HOBSON, Cl Cur Northbria
     "1706-1713 Order Book Part 2 - Northumberland Co Va; Hamrick: Pg 632
Northumberland County Court - December 21, 1709
MARGERY HUDNALL Widow this Day in Court Acknowledged a Deed of Indenture for Land to SAMUEL BLACKWELL in Trust for her Children JOHN JOSEPH ANNE and MARY HUDNALL together with Livery of Seisin thereon Endorsed and the said Deed and Endorsement are Admitted to Record.
     "1713-1749 Wills-Admin Northumberland Co Va
WW 11 Aug 1736 WP 12 Apr 1742 Joseph Hudnall
Wife Sarah Hudnall land that fell to me by my mother's death, during her natural life, land I bought of John James on the head of Great Wicco. River during her natural life and land I bought of Timothy Raley lying in Forldong Swamp near Thomas Mill during her natural life.
If my wife should have any child by me, he or she to have all the above lands when they come to age, to him or they or their heirs.
If wife should have no living child, then my daughter-in-law Lucretia Cotrell shall have lands bought from John James and Timothy Raley after wife's death.
Brother's son John Hudnall - the land that fell to me by my mother's death and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten after wife's death, if she has no child. If said John Hudnall should die without heirs of his body lawfully begotten, son-in-law Thomas Cottrel shall have the land.
Negroes and personal estate to wife during her life and then to my child or children, if none to be equally divided between Thomas Cotrell and Lucretia Cotrell
Wife exx
Wit: William James McGee and Ellis Gill."

     Col. Joseph Blackwell was born on 9 July 1715 at St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland Co., Virginia, USA.^3,4,5,2 He married Lucy Steptoe, daughter of John Steptoe and Elizabeth Eustace, in January 1745 at Prince William Co., Virginia, USA,
; Hardy says m 1739, but Marriages of the No. Neck of VA says m. 1 Jan. 1745.^1,3,2
Col. Joseph Blackwell died on 30 May 1787 at Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA, at age 71.⁵
Col. Joseph Blackwell was buried after 30 May 1787 at Blackwell Cemetery, Bethel, Fauquier Co., Virginia, USA;
From Find A Grave:
     BIRTH     9 Jul 1715, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
     DEATH     30 May 1787 (aged 71), Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
     Son of Samuel and Margery Downing Hudnall Blackwell.
     Married Lucy Steptoe in June of 1745.
     Children:
      Elizabeth Blackwell Chilton
      Samuel Blackwell
      Ann Blackwell Pickett
      Lucy Blackwell Stanton
      Letitia Blackwell Chilton
      Lt. Joseph Blackwell
      George Steptoe Blackwell
      General John Blackwell
      Judith Blackwell Keith
     Family Members
     Parents
      Samuel Blackwell 1680–1730
     Spouse
      Lucy Steptoe Blackwell 1720–1787
     Siblings
      Samuel Blackwell 1711–1761
     Children
      Samuel Blackwell 1745–1785
      Elizabeth Blackwell Chilton 1746–1786
      Letitia Blackwell Chilton 1750–1775
      John Gard Blackwell 1755–1823
      Judith Blackwell Keith 1758–1857
     BURIAL     Blackwell Cemetery, Bethel, Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
     Created by: Love My Ancestors
     Added: 7 Jun 2013
     Find A Grave Memorial 111943682.⁵
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Colonial Families of the Southern States of America BLACKWELL FAMILY page 59
COL. JOSEPH BLACKWELL, (3--3), of Fauquier County, Virginia. (the third son of Hon. Samuel and Margery (Downing-Hudnall) Blackwell),

JOSEPH BLACKWELL Senior born 9 July 1715 (of Walnut Lodge) in Northumberland County, Virginia and died 30 May 1787(age 71) in Fauquier County, Virginia. He married LUCY STEPTOE, about 1740 daughter of JOHN STEPTOE and ELIZABETH EUSTACE. She was born 1720, and died after 1787.

Colonial Families of Southern States of America, 1911, Stella Pickett Hardy, reprinted 1965
LDS Call Number US/CAN 973 D2hs; Page 49-63

Historical Southern Families, Volume III by John Bennett BRODIE
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Virginia Genealogies, page 160, volume 1
Capt. John Steptoe's will is dated Jan. 5, 1741,
and probated in Northumberland County, in which he names his daughter
Lucy Blackwell, and son-in-law Joseph Blackwell. (William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. XV. Page 92, virtually gives the same.)
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Joseph BLACKWELL Will Book 2 page 116 - 117

Will Written 26 Apr 1787 Will Proved 25 June 1787
In the name of God Amen. I Joseph Blackwell Senior of Fauquier County and State of Virginia being of sound mind and memory do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following:
Imprimis I bequeath my soul unto God who gave it me hoping through the merits of my blessed Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ the Righteous to obtain eternal life and my temporal estate I give and dispose of as followeth, my just debts and funeral expenses being first paid.
Imprimis I give and bequeath to my beloved wife the use of my whole estate both real and personal except the lands purchased of Thomas Barbee, which I give and bequeath to John Lee Beale and his heirs forever his father having paid me for the said land.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Joseph after the decease of my loving wife the land I purchased of Charles Gaines (or Garnor) to him and his heirs forever.
Item I bequeath and give to my son Samuel the land I hold on the north east side of Jeffreys Branch as also thirty acres of land including the mill be laid off adjoining to the land he purchased of William Butler. To him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath unto my son John all the land I live on and the land I purchased of Thomas Watts and the land I purchased from Edward Carter and Jeremiah Darnall lying on Carters run in the said county to him and his heirs forever after the decease of my beloved wife.
Item I give and bequest to my son Samuel, negros Toby and Bette and all their increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath unto my sons Joseph, John and George Stepto all the remainder of the negros as well those in their possession as the and the others to be equally divided except negro Joe son to Dulin, which I give to my daughter Keith to them and their heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph two ninths of what I have in trade with my son in law Martin Pickett, the rest of the said money goods debts in the said Trade I give to be equally divided between my two sons John and George Steptoe and my daughters Anne, Betty, Lucy, Judah and one equal share to the representatives of my deceased daughter Lettice Chilton
Item I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph after the death of my wife my eight large silver spoons.
Item I give and bequeath unto my son ??? after the death of my wife my desk and book case.
Item I give and bequeath to my son George Steptoe, after the death of my wife my desk.
Item all the rest of my house hold goods and all my stocks of horses, Cattle, Sheep and hogs to be equally divided between my sons Joseph, John and George Steptoe after the death of my said wife my will and desire is that my Estate may not be appraised. I do by this presented initiate and appoint my beloved wife and four sons to be executrix and executors of this my last will and Testament revoking all others do ratify and confirm this to be my Last Will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26 day of April 1787.
Signed Sealed and acknowledged before
Peter Grant
Peter Conway Jos BLACKWELL
Pat Thompson

At a Court held for Fauquier County the 25th day of June 1787 This Will was proved by the oaths of Peter Grant and James Thompson witnesses and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Joseph Blackwell and John Blackwell, two of the Executors therein named who made oath and executed and acknowledged bond as the law directs certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof .....form. Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 1 1759-1763

Page 1. 24 May 1759. Bond of Joseph BLACKWELL, Sheriff to collect and received monies under Act of assembly to raise £20,000 for the better protection of the inhabitants of the frontier of this Colony. For £10,000. Securities: William BLACKWELL and William EUSTACE.
http://lawsondna.org/Media/virginiacounties/Fauquier.html

Fauquier County, VA, Will Book 1, 1759-1783, pages 286-269 - Anna Steptoe Lawson, dated 1 June 1774.
Brother - Epaphroditus Lawson, all my Negroes in consideration of his paying the Legacies hereafter named. Brother - John Lawson and wife Ann, 10 pounds in goods and give it to them yearly and each a Suit of Mourning. Uncle - Joseph Blackwell and Aunt - Lucy Blackwell, each a Suit of Mourning. Cousin - Betty Chilton, a Suit of Worked Muslin not yet quite finished. Cousin - Judy Blackwell, my Stone Ring.
Cousin - Elizabeth Lawson, Anne Steptoe Lawson, Mary Lawson and Elizabeth Gilbert, all my wearing clothes to be divided among them by the discretion my dear sister Mary Lawson. Sister - Mary Lawson...Brick Wall round my father and mother's graves.
Executor - Brother Epaphroditus Lawson
Signed Anne Steptoe Lawson
Wits: Joseph Blackwell, Lucy Blackwell, Sarah Alexander Lee and Joseph Blackwell Jr.
Proved: 28 November 1774, by order of Joseph Blackwell and Joseph Blackwell. Epaphroditus Lawson made order and was granted certificate for obtaining a probate.
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1762-1766 Record Book #6; Northumberland Co Va, (Lewis & Booker): Page 649
Lancaster, William
W. W. 26 November 1765---W. P. 12 May 1766
Son Joseph Lancaster-all my estate real and personal. If he should die before the age of 21 or without lawfull heir, then my estate to be equally divided between the children of Joseph Blackwell, and Lindsy Opie.
Friends Winder Kenner and John Williams, guardian to my son, and my executors.
Witness: Ben Waddy, William Corbell, and Stephen Corbell.
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1745-1746 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book I [Antient Press]: Page 11-12
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I ROBERT JONES of Prince WilliamCounty and Parish of Hamilton have appointed my trusty & well beloved friend Mr. JOSEPH BLACKWELL, GEORGE FOOTE & BRERETON JONES Gent. of Prince William and STAFFORD COUNTYES my true and lawful! Attorneys for me & in my name to demand sue for & receive all debts whatsoever due to me in the sd Countyes & in all other places whatsoever and likewise to sell or dispose of any lands I possess & to make & execute Deeds for the more sure makeing of the same in any Court of record in as full and ample manner as I might or could do were I personal there according to the true intent & meaning of these presents rauyfying & hereby confirming whatsover my said Attorneys or either of them shall do herein. In Witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my Seal the 13th day of September 1745
HOWSON KENNER. ROBERT JONES
MAXM. BERRY, WILLIAM ROUSSAU
At a Court held for the County of Prince William the 27th day of January 1745
This Letter of Attorney was proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto to be the act and deed of the said ROBERT JONES and admitted to record
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1745-1746 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book I [Antient Press]: Page 158-161
THIS INDENTURE made the twenty eighth day of July in the twentieth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the second and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty six between JOHN RICTOR and ELIZABETH MARR Widow of Hamilton Parish in County of Prince William of one part and JOHN WRIGHT and JOSEPH BLACKWELL of the same Parish and County gentlemen of other part Witensseth that for the sum of Sixty pounds Current money of Virginia the said JOHN RICTOR and ELIZABETH MARR they have sold unto said JOHN WRIGHT and JOSEPH BLACKWELL and their heirs forever all that parcel of land in the Parish of Hamilton and County of Prince William and on the East side of LICKING RUN where the aforesaid JOHN RICTOR now lives and adjoyning to the land of JACOB HOLTZCLAW and the land which HARMON FISHBACE sold to the aforesaid JOHN WRIGHT and JOSEPH BLACKWELL for use of the aforesaid Parish of Hamilton for a GLEBE the said parcel of land being part of a PATTENT taken up by JOHN FISHBACK. JOHN HUFMAN & JACOB HOLTZCLAW and by them conveyed by Lease for ninety nine years yet to come to ELIZABETH RICTOR now ELIZABETH MARR one of the parties to these presents To Have and To Hold the said parcell of land and all the premises unto said JOHN WRIGHT and JOSEPH BLACKWELL for the several purposes herein after mentioned and to no other use or purpose whatsoever (that is to say ) To the use and behoof of the Parish of Hamilton for a GLEBE. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and seals
in presence of JACOB SPILMAN. JOHN RICTOR
JOSEPH THURMAN ELIZABETH MARR
At a Court held for the County of Prince William on the 28th day of July 1746
JOHN RICTOR and ELIZABETH MARR acknowledged this Deed with the Livery of Seizin & Receipt endorsed to JOHN WRIGHT and JOSEPH BLACKWELL Gent, to be their acts and deeds and ELIZABETH the Wife of the said JOHN RICTOR being first privately examined relinquished her right of dower which are admitted to record
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1759-1761 Fauquier County Minute Book (Antient Press); Page 1
Fauquier County Court 24th of May 1759
A Commission of the Peace bearing date WILLIAMSBURG the Seventh day of May last under the Seal of the Colony as a Dedimus Potestatem for administering the Oaths directed to THOMAS HARRISON, JOSEPH BLACKWELL, JOHN WRIGHT, WILLIAM BLACKWELL, JOHN FROGG, JOHN BELL, WILLIAM EUSTACE, JOHN CHURCHHILL, WILLIAM GRANT, JOHN CRUMP, DUFF GREEN, YELVERTON PEYTON, THOMAS MARSHALL, GEORGE LAMBKIN, WHARTON RANSDALL, ELIAS EDMONDS, THOMAS McCLANAHAN and RICHARD FOOTE, Gent., or any four or more of them whereof any of them, the said THOMAS HARRISON. JOSEPH BLACKWELL, JOHN WRIGHT, WILLIAM BLACKWELL, JOHN FROGG, JOHN BELL, WILLIAM EUSTACE, JOHN CHURCHHILL or WILLIAM GRANT should be one were read by virtue of the Dedimus Potestatem, the said THOMAS HARRISON having first taken the Oaths appointed to be taken by Act of Parliament instead of the Oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy the Oath appointed to be taken by an Act of Parliament made in the first year of the Reign of his late Majesty, King George the first, our Royal Father Intituled, "An Act for the Further Security of his Majestys Person and Government and the Succession of the Crown in the Heirs of the late Princess Sophia, being Protestants, and for extinguishing the hopes of the pretended Prince of Wales and his open and secret Abettors," also the Test together with the Oath of a Justice of the Peace and the Oath of a Justice of the County Court in Chancery which said Oaths were
administered to him by the said YELVERTON PEYTON and THOMAS MARSHALL; And then the said THOMAS HARRISON administered all the before mentioned Oaths to the said WILLIAM BLACEWELL, WILLIAM EUSTACE, JOHN CHURCHHILL, WILLIAM GRANT, YELVERTON PEYTON, THOMAS MARSHALL and GEORGE LAMKIN, who made and subscribed the Test
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1759-1761 Fauquier County Minute Book (Antient Press); Page 2
Fauquier County Court 24th of May 1759
- JOSEPH BLACKWELL Esqr., produced a Commission from his Honor the Governor under the Seal of the Colony appointing him SHERIF of this County and the said JOSEPH BLACKWELL having with WILLIAM BLACKWELL and WILLIAM EUSTACE, his Securitys, entered into and acknowledged Bond as the Law directs, took the usual Oaths to his Maiestys Person and Government and subscribed the Test and then had the Oath of a Sherif administered to him.
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EARLY FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA MARRIAGE BONDS
Chilton, Charles Blackwell, Betty 19 Dec. 1768 dau. of Joseph
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FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA WILLS, INVENTORIES AND ACCOUNTS 1759 - 1800:
Pages 136-138: JOHN MOREHEAD (Will)
Date: 22 June 1768
Dau.: Hannah Johnson - 5 shillings
Son: Charles Morehead - 5 shillings
Son: Joseph - 5 shillings
Son: John Morehead - 5 shillings
Son: Alexander Morehead - 5 shillings - slaves
Son: William Morehead £15
Dau.: Mary Lawrance - 5 shillings
Dau.: Elizabeth Brigham - 5 shillings
Son: Samuel Morehead - tract of land, 90 a., adjoining Rhodam Tillis, Joseph Blackwell & Brooks, and another tract containing 50 a. adjoining the land my son Joseph sold to Edward West.
After wife's death the land he lives on to go to 3 sons: Alexander, William and Presly. All rest of estate to be divided between wife, sons Samuel and Presley Morehead.
Exors: Sons: Charles, Alexander and William Morehead
Signed: John Morehead
Wit.: John Jett, William Drim, Joseph Stocklan
Proved: 24 October 1768, by o. of John Jett and William Drim. Cert. to obtain probate granted to Charles, Alexander and William Morehead.²

.¹ He was a mentioned with (?) Blackwell; per Hardy [1911:49]: "There were the traditional three brothers. which emigrated to the colonies from England in the early 17th century, and these brothers were men of high standing and education, being graduates of Oxford."⁶

     Hannah Ashton was born circa 1714 at Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.² She married Col. James Steptoe M. D., son of John Steptoe and Elizabeth Eustace, circa 1730 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; His 1st of 2 wives.^1,3
Hannah Ashton died circa 1744 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.²
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers: possibly the d/o Charles Ashton d. 1714

could be the hannah the widow of Henry Ashton d. 1740.²

     William Booth married Elizabeth Aylett, daughter of Col. William Aylett and Anne Ashton.¹

      .¹

     Thomas Booth Gent. married Mary Cooke.^1,5,7
Thomas Booth Gent. was born circa 1663 at Cheshire, England.⁵ He was baptized on 14 August 1663 at Holy Trinity, Chester, Cheshire, England.⁵
Thomas Booth Gent. died on 11 October 1730.⁵
     Thomas Booth Gent. immigrated to Ware Parish, Gloucester Co., Virginia, USA; Gateway Immigrant.^5,2

Reference: van de Pas cites:
     1. The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies of the United States; Baltimore, 2004, Roberts, Gary Boyd. 361
     2. Plantagenet Ancestry: A Study in Colonial & Medieval Families 2004, Salt Lake City, Richardson, Douglas. 130.⁵

.¹

Reference: See Richards [2011:I:323] for more information on the children of Thomas and Mary (Cooke) Booth.²

     Mary Aylett married Hon. Thomas Ludwell Lee, son of Gov. Thomas Lee and Hannah Ludwell, at Bridges Creek, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Hon. Thomas Ludwell Lee married Mary Aylett, daughter of Col. William Aylett and Elizabeth Eskridge, at Bridges Creek, Stafford Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Steptoe married Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee, son of Gov. Thomas Lee and Hannah Ludwell, circa 1759 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; her 1st husband.^1,4 Elizabeth Steptoe married Philip Richard Fendall between 1776 and 1780 at Charles City Co., Virginia, USA,
; her 2nd husband, his 2nd wife.^1,4
Elizabeth Steptoe died in June 1789 at Baltimore Co., Maryland, USA.⁴
      ;
Per Early Colonial Settlers:
Married: BETWEEN 1776 AND 1780
Note: no issue by this marriage.
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1756-1761 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 13, [Mike Marshall]; Page 95.
Steptoe's Will
In the name of God Amen, I James Steptoe of the parish of Cople in the county of Westmoreland being now in perfect health and strength of body and mind do declare this my last will and testament.
Item I order all my just debts to be paid.
Item I give and bequeath to my son George Steptoe and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten all my lands in Yeocomico Neck in Westmoreland County and for want of such issue to my son James Steptoe and his heirs forever
Item I give and bequeath to my son George Steptoe and the heirs forever my part of the mill at Yeocomico Church owned by Mr. Daniel Tebbs and myself.
Item I give and bequeath to my son George Steptoe and the heirs forever [missing] my stock in Westmoreland county.
Item I give and bequeath to my son James and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten my land on Pohick Run in Fairfax County granted by patent bearing date the 25th day of July 1728 to Col. George Eskridge for 640 acres and conveyed to me by deeds of lease and release bearing date 27th February 1755 and all my lands in the said county of Fairfax conveyed to me by Thomas Winslow and Samuel Earle and my water mill and for want of such issue to my son Thomas Steptoe and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Steptoe and his heirs forever 500 acres of land in Fairfax County granted by patent bearing dated the 6th day of November 1666 to Col. Nicholas Spencer and conveyed to me by Richard Lee, Esq. by deeds of lease and release bearing date the 26th and 27th days of February 1755.
Item I give and bequeath my stock of cattle, sheep and hogs and horses in the county of Fairfax to be equally divided between my two sons James Steptoe and Thomas Steptoe.
Item I give and bequeath my negroes to be equally divided between my children now living and [missing] child [missing] now [missing] with when my children arrives at [missing] years and those negroes given to my daughters when they marry if that should be before they arrive at the age of twenty one as my executors think proper.
Item I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Steptoe my silver tankard.
Item I lend to my wife Elizabeth Steptoe all my household furniture during her widowhood except the tankard given to my daughter Ann Steptoe and afterwards to be equally divided among my children.
Item I give my wife Elizabeth Steptoe one third par of my lands and negroes as her dower in my land and negroes
Item I give my wife Elizabeth Steptoe one third part of all my stocks and childs part of my personal estate besides what legacies I have left her.
Item I give my wife Elizabeth Steptoe my chariot and six horses that usually carry it.
Item I desire my estate may be kept together until my children arrives at their respective ages of twenty one years for their maintenance and education and the profits to be then divided among them in the same manner as my negroes.
Item I give and bequeath the dower negroes given to my wife Elizabeth Steptoe to be divided among my children as my negroes before given.
Item I give and bequeath my household furniture after my wifes widowhood on death to be equally divided among my children.
Item my will and desire is that my son George [schooling] be continued and educated in Britain at the expense of my estate and be brought up to some profession as my executors think proper.
Item I desire my two sons James Steptoe and Thomas Steptoe to be educated out of my estate and to have as good as education as my estate will afford and to be brought up to some profession or calling as my executors think.
(Item my wife] Elizabeth Steptoe may have the bringing up of my daughter Ann Steptoe and my sister [ Canell/Carrell ?] [June 1758 George Lee was her guardian and of age by 1759] the bringing up of my daughter Elizabeth.
Item I revoke all former wills by me made and do constitute and appoint my wife Elizabeth executrix during her widowhood, my friends Richard Lee, Philip Ludwell Lee and George Lee of the county of Westmoreland, Esq. executors and guardians to my children.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal the 10th day of Mary 1755.
Signed Sealed published and declared in the presence of James Steptoe
Nathaniel Jackson
Stewart Redman
Thomas Lawson
Westmoreland Sct. At a court held for the said county the 28th day of June 1757 this last will and testament was presented into court by Elizabeth Steptoe, Philip Ludlow Lee, George Lee and Richard Lee the executors therein named who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of Nathaniel Jackson, Steward Redman and Thomas Lawson the witnesses thereto is [missing] or of the said executors and their performing what the law required in such cases certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Recorded the 7th day of July 1757 Test: George Lee CCW

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Westmoreland County Virginia, Wills
WD 13-95, 5/10/1755, wp 7/7/1757. Will JAMES STEPTOE. Son George all land in Yeocomico and my portion of the mill at Yeocomico Church owned jointly with Daniel Tebbs.
Son James and the heirs of his body my land at Pohick in Fairfax County that was that of the late George Eskridge. (Pr. Wm. in Esk. will) also Fairfax land bought from Samuel and Hannah Earle.
Son Thomas, 500 acres in Fairfax.
Wife Elizabeth her thirds and chariot and 6 horses.
Daughters Ann and Elizabeth.
George to be educated in Britain.
Other sons to receive 10 years education.
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1761-1768 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds & Will Book 14 [Mike Marshall]; Page 238.
Allerton to Lee Indenture
This indenture made the seventh day of February 1764, Ann Allerton the parish of Cople in County of Westmoreland of the one part and Richard Lee of the said parish and county, Esq. of the other part. Whereas on the death of James Steptoe, late of the said County of Westmoreland, Gent., Deceased, the tract of land whereon he live known by the name of Hominy Hall descended to the said Ann Allerton and her sister Elizabeth Steptoe (who has since intermarried with the Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee, Esq.) the daughters of James Steptoe by Mary Steptoe his wife in fee simple as coheirs of the said Mary who died before the said James Steptoe and whereas the said and Allerton after the death of her father intermarried with Willoughby Allerton, late of the said County, Gent., deceased will in his lifetime with the said Ann Allerton brought a suit in Chancery in the County Court of Westmoreland against Elizabeth Steptoe in order to have a division of the said tract of land and it was ordered by the said court on the 27th day of June 1758 with the consent of parties that Richard Jackson, Daniel Tebbs and John Crabb should divide the said land between the parties having regard to quantity and quality; in obedience to which order they on the 22nd day of July 1758 did divide the same agreeable to a plot thereof to their report the next by which it appears they allotted to the said Ann Allerton 77 acres 2 rods and 32 perches of land next to the river including the dwelling house and bounded by a line run parallel with the river that divides the tract from Critcher’s land to Marsh Gutt which course is North 45° West and runs 184 poles, and to the said Elizabeth Steptoe they allotted the remainder of the said tract or parcel of land containing 204 acres and 13 perches which said report together with the plot aforesaid was afterwards returned to the County Court of Westmoreland and at a Court held for the said County the 25th day of July in the year last mentioned. Now this indenture witness that and Allerton in consideration of 155 pounds current money of Virginia as sole to Richard Lee all that said dividend of land containing 77 acres, 2 rods and 32 perches. In witness the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Sealed and delivered in presence of us and Allerton
Richard Henry Lee
Benjamin Weeks
Frances Lightfoot Lee
William Lee
Jesse Price
At a Court held for Westmoreland County the 27th day of March 1764 this indenture of bargain and sale and receipt thereon endorsed were proved by the oath of Richard Henry Lee, Frances Lightfoot Lee and William Lee witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded
Original Test by James Davenport CCW

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Court Record Data
Context Extract
Agreement Thomas William Ballendine, exor. of John Ballendine, with Richard Henry Lee & Francis Lightfoot Lee and Philip Richard Fendall & Elizabeth Fendall admors. of Philip Ludwell Lee, late of Stratford - 1782
Brewery 3 acres allotted for the Brewery Company & on which the brewery stands to be given by Mr. Hunter to Mr. Vernon
Coffin Rolly Price paid for a coffin for John Ballendine - 1782
Death Elizabeth Blackburn noted on the return of her 3 Feb. 1818 summons as being dead
Deed of Trust Jesse Ewell Jr. to Jesse Ewell Sr. - Prince William Co. - 1810
Defendant Jesse Ewell (exor.); Soloman Ewell (exor.); James Ewell (decd.); Alexander Compton; Thomas Thornton; John Taylor; Charlotte Ewell (extrx.); Jesse Ewell Sr. (decd.); Elizabeth Blackburn (admrx.); Thomas Blackburn (decd.); Ludwell Lee (exor.); Francis Lightfoot Lee (decd.); Thomas Ewell
Doctor Dr. William Brown paid for attendance of John Ballendine in his last illness - 1782
Estate I&A of the estate of Thomas William Ballendine decd. - 1797
Estate account of the estate of James Ewell decd. - 1809-1812
Estate account of the estate of John Ballendine decd. - 1782-1783
Family Frances Balendine, sister of John Balendine
Family Thomas William Ballendine & Fanny Ballendine, children of John Ballendine
Family Thomas Stubblefield, godson of John Balendine
Family James Ball Ewell, Solomon Ewell; Jesse Ewell, Charles Ewell & Marianna Compton Ewell, children of James Ewell
Family David Weems Ewell, grandson of James Ewell
Family Mary Anne Mariah Heath, John Heath, Richard Seldon Heath & James Ewell Heath, grandchildren of James Ewell
Family Ludwell Lee, son of Francis Lightfoot Lee
Family James Ewell Weems & Marianna Weems, grandchildren of James Ewell
Funeral Rev. Williamson paid for funeral sermon of John Ballendine - 1782
Iron reference in the will of John Balendine to debts surrounding erection of the Buckingham Furnace
Iron by a 1786 General Court decree James Lawson, Agnes Lawson & Robert Lawson were foreclosed on serveral tracts of land containing Occoquan Works, Keeptriste Furnace & Friends Ore Bank
Locality Loudoun Co; Prince William Co; Fairfax Co; MD (Georgetown); KY; Dumfries; MD; Westmoreland Co; Berkeley Co; Richmond City
Marriage James Lawson -mr- Agnes Semple, sister of John Semple
Plaintiff George Hite (admr.); Jacob Hite (decd.); Joshua GORE (exor.); Joshua GORE (decd.); John and James Wilson and Sons; William Bayless (admr.); William Bayliss (decd.); Thomas Langhorn (aka Thomas Langton) (admr.); John Ashburner (decd.); Daniel Carroll Jr. (admr.); Charles Carroll Jr. (dec.d)
Slave Phill; Milly & children Jonathan, Sophia & Adelaide; Hagar; Nancy - property of Jesse Ewell Jr.
Slave Cellar; Prue - property of John Balendine
Slave George; Immanuel; Moses; Patt; Aaron; Rose; Levina; Kitty; Hagar & children Mimah & Aggathy; Stephen - property of James Ewell
Slave Founder Peter; Boson; Roger; Seaser; Harry; Peter; James; Mulatto Peter; Willoughby; Chan; Harry; Ben; black Harry; Yeoman; Tom; Gabriel; Abraham; Tamony; Ben; George; Sarah; Winny; Jane - lost to James Lawson in a foreclosure
Slave Prue & child Lucy; Allison; Sandy; Winney - property of Thomas William Ballendine
Surveyor George West, county surveyor (county not identified)
Tract Woodville - 500 acres in Prince William Co. & residence of Jesse Ewell Jr.
Tract Etrick Banks - property of John Balendine on the James River
Tract Greenville, residence of James Ewell
Will John Balendine - Fairfax Co. - 1782
Will James Ewell - Prince William Co. - 1809
Administrative Information
Record title Hite vs Ewell
Year recorded 1830
Collection CR-SC-H
Record ID 143-3
End Notes
Preserved by City of Fredericksburg
Processed by Margaret Anne Crickman
Extracted by Barry L. McGhee
Extracted on 9/19/2002
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1786-1790 Charles County, Maryland Land Records; Liber D#4 [TLC]; Page 18. Nov 13, 1786 from Philip Richard Fendall of Fairfax County, Gent, and Elizabeth, his wife, to Benjamin Gwinn of the County afd, farmer, for 2940 £of Virginia money, all the lands now owed and held by the sd Philip Richard Fendall in the Parish of William and Mary in CC (except as herein after excepted) supposed to be 690 acres, which tracts are described as follows - 1 tract containing all that land comprehended within a certain patent granted by the Lord Proprietary of Maryland to Capt. John Fendall of CC dated Aug 5, 1721, which tract is known as Battens Clifts, and contains 562 acres, excepting out of sd tract 3 parcels of land, one containing 30 acres sold and conveyed by the sd John Fendall to Richard Marshall, another containing 126 acres part of a larger parcel of 166-1/2 acres and conveyed by Benjamin Fendall to Henry Thompson by deed dated Jul 31, 1749, which sd 1264 acres were sold by sd Henry Thompson and his wife to Richard Lee, and are now in the possession of the sd Richard Lee, and one containing acre reserved for the vault and burying ground of the Fendall family, which part of Battens Clifts hereby intended to be sold, has been conveyed to the sd Philip Richard Fendall in manner following, to wit, 107 acres part thereof by sd Benjamin Fendall to the sd Philip Richard Fendall by deed dated Feb 13, 1758, 259-1/2 acres, another part thereof by Thomas Contee and Henry Fendall, executors of the will of sd Benjamin Fendall by deed dated Sep 12, 1764, and 40 acres, another part thereof, by William Warren to the sd Philip Richard Fendall by deed dated Sep 26, 1768, which sd 40 acres were sold to the sd William Warren by the sd Henry Thompson and his wife, and one other tract containing all the lands within a certain patent granted by the Proprietor of Maryland to Elizabeth Howard during her natural life, and to Sarah Howard and Margaret Howard, joint tenants in fee simple, of CC, dated Oct 12, 1726, which last mentioned tract is part of a larger tract known as the Three Brothers, and is said to contain 225 acres, excepting 1/2 acre part thereof, being the vault and burying ground for the Thompson family, and which sd last mentioned tract of land was sold, 130 acres part thereof, by Henry Thompson and Margaret, his wife, before that time, Margaret Howard, surviving sister and heir of Sarah Howard to Benjamin Fendall, and by the afd executors of the sd Benjamin Fendall sold to the sd Philip Richard Fendall, and 95 acres, the residue thereof, by the sd Henry Thompson and his wife, to the afd William Warren, and by the sd William Warren to the sd Philip Richard Fendall by deed dated Sep 26, 1768, and one other tract of 60 acres, granted La Lhe afd Philip Richard Fendall by patent dated Sep 1'!, 1772. Signed - Phil Rd,Fendall, Eliza Fendall. Wit - Geo Lee, Walter Hanson*, Saml Hanson Jr*. Sd Elizabeth Fendall relinquished her right of dower to the within mentioned land, Recorded Jan 11, 1787.⁴

     Hon. Philip Ludwell Lee married Elizabeth Steptoe, daughter of Col. James Steptoe M. D. and Hannah Ashton, circa 1759 at Cople Parish, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA,
; her 1st husband.^1,2
      .¹

     Philip Richard Fendall married Mary Lee, daughter of Maj. General Henry Giles Lee and Lucy Grymes,
; His 2nd wife.^1,3,4 Philip Richard Fendall was born in 1734.⁴ He married Elizabeth Steptoe, daughter of Col. James Steptoe M. D. and Hannah Ashton, between 1776 and 1780 at Charles City Co., Virginia, USA,
; her 2nd husband, his 2nd wife.^1,5
Philip Richard Fendall died in 1804.⁴