1Barbara McGee.
Info from J. Petty Jones using as sources: Manti Ward Records, Emery Ward Records, SL Temple Records Bk 4W, Endowment House Records.
LDS (Mormon) Missionary among indians at Moab, Ut; first Bishop of Sterling, Ut; Bishop of Emery Ward, Ut 1890-96; pioneer to Manti, Ut in Nov 1849; moved to Rockville in 1862 then to Johnson's Fort, then to Kanarraville, then returned to Manti in 1871; next moved to Sterling (Pettyville), Ut for 6 yrs; moved to St. John, AZ then back to Utah; resided in Mayfield for several years then moved to Emery in 1888. Participated in indian trouble 3 Apr 1849 at Battle Creek, Ut and Walker Indian War in 1853--during Black Hawk trouble, protected settlers in Rabbit Valley2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #1 pg 4.
3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #2 pg 50.
4Katherine Reynolds, Vol 1 pg 120.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #1 pg 4, 7.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #1 pg 4, 5.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #1 pg 4, 5.
1Peyton Russell, bar.
deathdate 28 Sep 1806 in Union Co., SC.2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #1 pg 51; Vol 5 #2 pg 59.
wills of Union Co., SC GS #33539 pt 1 vol a pt 132; deeds of Union Co. SC; deeds of Chatham Co, NC; Tax records Chatham Co, NC by 1780; Pacalet Baptists Church; Darwin Nettles Family Bible; deeds Union Co., SC BK T p. 256 dated 1829.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 45.
Family Group Record.4Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 12 #2 pg 21.
5Katherine Reynolds, Vol 3 pg 87.
Signed and declared published by the above named I.P. the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses. Charles Petty
"In the name of God, Amen, I James Petty of the State of South Carolina, Union District, Farmer, being of sound body, mind and memory and understanding, praised bb God for the same, so make this my last will and testament in the manner viz following: first I commit my soul to God who gave it and my body to be burried in a Christian like manner at the discrestion of my Executors and as for my worldly goods I dispose of in the following manner: First it is my will that all lawful debts be paid together with funeral expences, probate of will and etc. Then I give it is my will that my beloved wife to enjoy as her right all of my estate and real and personal during her life or widowhood (Excepting for ... of five shillings to each of my Children Viz: Ambarose, James Absalom, Joshua, Thomas, George, and also the same moity (sic) of Five shllings to each of my daughters namely: Rachel, Sarah, Martha, Catharine and Polly to be paid to each of them by my Executors at the Death or Marriage of my beloved wife.) At her death or Marriage I give my plantation and land containing 325 acres, mor or less, to my son Bagriel and trusty friend, Nicholas Corry, executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making void all and every other will and wills at any time her to fore been made; and do declare this to be my last will and testament in witness thereof I have hereunto se my hand and seal this 14 of Mar in the year of our Lord 1806.
Jepthah Harrington
John Petty Microfilm from South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Columbia, SC, Union Co., Wills Vol 1 Vk A pg 232
Recorded 3rd day of November 1806
Wm Rice, Ordy."
typed copy of will.6Donald Raney.
Info on children.7Church Record, Pacolet Baptist Church, Union Co., SC.
17 Aug 1794 Rachel Harrington baptized.8Church Record, El Bethel Baptist Church 1803-1845.
Augut 1803 monthly meeting: Brother Drury Harrington to take a letter to Gouchers Church. Sept 24, 1803: Rec'd by letter our Brethern James Petty, Sen. and Patsy Petty, Gabriel Petty and James Petty, Jr. Rec'd by experience our Sister Susie Harrington. Ordained Gabriel Petty and Sion Harringtion Deacons for El Bethel Church. Appointed as representatives of the church, James Petty and Drury Harrington. Feb 1805 monthly meeting: Rec'd by letter Sister Rachel Harrington Oct 1806 monthly meeting: Our old Grandfather, Brother James Petty, decesed [sic] 27 Sep 1806 April 1810 monthly meeting: A distress taken in church between James Petty [Jr.] and Drury Harrington. Bro Petty found wrong & Drury Harrington cleared of charge. List of members in 1836:
Jul 1803 monthly meeting: Rec'd as backsliders - Brother & Sister Drury Harrington. Rec'd also Elizabeth Petty.
Jeptha Harrington - dismissed
Drury Harrington - dismissed.9Barbara McGee.
Chatham Co. N.C. (research by Barb) Deed bk B. James Petty and Martha sold land in Chatham Co. N. C and land was by that of Ambrose Petty. Witnesses were: Drury and Whitmel Harrington. Most of his family lived on Robertson Creek.
Sources:Will of James Petty, Chatham Co., NC (recieved by correspondence); Deeds of Chatham Co., NC; Deeds of Union Co., NC; Tax Records Chatham Co, NC; wills of Union Co., GS #33539 pt 1 Vol 9 p 132; Pacolet Pabtist Church Rec 1787-1800 pub. Petty Papers Vol 3 #1; Petty Papers Vo. 3 #1 Jan 1979; Darwin Nettles Family Bible; GS #33542 pt 8 Bk A pg 59 deeds Union, SC; Indenture between Charles Clanton & Absolom Petty both of Union Co., SC sells Petty land Bk a p 85; Indtuce 23 Mar 1786 Lewis Ledbetter and his wife and James and Sarah Petty of Union Co., SC sell Petty land. Wit: George Petty & John Harrington & John Gilham; will of James Petty of Halifax Co., VA GS ser #7573 pt 6 Bk D p 58 (this indenture proves the family connection between the Union, SC and James of Halifax Co., VA)10Barbara McGee.
Sources: James Petty and wife Martha (Film 259406 Deed Bk BP399 Chatham Co. NC) Grantor James Petty to Roger Griffith 413 A est. 15 Jan 1778 Witnesses: Drury Harrington & Whitmell Harrington, Lendan Roberson Civ.; Bk B p361, 1 Jul 1778 Grant H68 Land to James 300A west side of Roberson Cr. of Haw R.; Chatham Co NC #018451 No 993 James Petty enters 350 acres on Robinsons Cr beginning at Jas. Stewarts line, running from thense his own line, Wm Clark's, & Thomas Robinson's & thense to beginning; warrent issued 28 Oct 1777; grant 12 May 1778; 14 Feb 1775 James Petty Sr served on Grand Jury Chatham Court of Please & Quarter Sessions.11Peyton Russell.
deathdate 28 Sep 1806 in Union Co., SC.12Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 45; Vol 12 #2 pg 21.
Family Group Record.13Vital records of Town, Pacolet Baptist Church, Union Co., SC.
17 Aug 1794 Rachel Harrington baptized.14Vital records of Town, El Bethel Baptist Church 1803-1845.
Augut 1803 monthly meeting: Brother Drury Harrington to take a letter to Gouchers Church. Sept 24, 1803: Rec'd by letter our Brethern James Petty, Sen. and Patsy Petty, Gabriel Petty and James Petty, Jr. Rec'd by experience our Sister Susie Harrington. Ordained Gabriel Petty and Sion Harringtion Deacons for El Bethel Church. Appointed as representatives of the church, James Petty and Drury Harrington. Feb 1805 monthly meeting: Rec'd by letter Sister Rachel Harrington Oct 1806 monthly meeting: Our old Grandfather, Brother James Petty, decesed [sic] 27 Sep 1806 April 1810 monthly meeting: A distress taken in church between James Petty [Jr.] and Drury Harrington. Bro Petty found wrong & Drury Harrington cleared of charge. List of members in 1836:
Jul 1803 monthly meeting: Rec'd as backsliders - Brother & Sister Drury Harrington. Rec'd also Elizabeth Petty.
Jeptha Harrington - dismissed
Drury Harrington - dismissed.15Barbara McGee.
Chatham Co. N.C. (research by Barb) Deed Bk B. James Petty and Martha sold land in Chatham Co. N. C. and land was by that of Ambrose Petty. Witnesses were: Drury and Whitmel ( x) Harrington.
"James Petty in Bute County , North Carolina
(Court of Quarter Sessions 1767-1779
"Ordered that James Petty be appointed overseer of the road in the rome of John Watkins:"
Sat. after the 2nd Tuesday in Feb 1768: " Pettit Jury to wit. ... James Petty & others"
13 May 1768: " James Petty on Jury." same date: " James Petty a witness for Edward Carlisle against George Goodwin."
2nd Tues in Feb. 1769: " Deed of Bargain and Sale from Robert Carlyle to Benjamin Cooper was proved by the oath of James Petty, witness."
13 Nov 1770: " Edward Carlyle is app. overseer of road in the room of James Petty, orderd same to be registered."
15 May 1771:" A deed of Bargain & Sale from James Petty to Zachariah Thompson : with Matthew Thompson."
8 Nov 1774: " James Petty in court. A deed from James Petty to William Rowland, witness, David Walker ."
Most of his family lived on Robertson Creek. Ibid: Bk B. 1775-1783: Page. 399 ,Jan 15 1780, " James Petty and Martha his wife sell to Roger Griffith, for 4000 Pds, est 413 acres, two trackso of land adjoining, on Robersons Creek, joins James George, Thomas Roberson, Ambrose George, James Petty's old survey and Ambrose Petty, James Petty Jr: *Martha I Petty...// Drury Harrington, Whitmell (X( Harrington.
1800 Census of Union Co. S.C.
p 239 Joshua Petty 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1, 15
p239 George Pett y 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
p 240 James Petty 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1
p240b Charles Petty 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
p 240b James Petty Jr 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 1
p. 240b Absalom Petty Union & York Co., S.C. 1819 census (Petty ) Research by Barb McGee
Categories: S.C.: Petty
1810 Census of Union & York Co.'s S.C
LDS # 181061
#562 James Petty (Males) 1--1-3-1-1
/females --2-1--1--
562: Phillip (M)4--1- (F)1--1----1
563 Gabriel(M) 4-2--1-(F)1---1-1-1 blacksmith
564 Moses (M) 1-1 (F) --1-
583 Joshua (M)--1-1(F) 1---1-
583 Charles M(2-1=1=1==(F)2--1---
_37 Rebecca (Male) none (F)3--1----
_61 James Darwin Sr. age 45+ (f) --1-2-1-1-one female 45+ Time Line for James Petty & Martha. Richmond Co., Virginia
Born abt 1719/21 Richmond Co., Virginia
Spottsylvania Co., Virginia
1735 Family is in Spottsylvania Co., Virginia
Orange Co., Virginia
1743 May 26: James Petty,Orange Co., VA: purchased property of James Thurston.
Also purchased same day, Anthony Garnett, …Fushee, John Knight, Josheway Step, James Barnett, Martim Dewit, Isaac Smithe …Blewford, Thomas Knight,
Sarah Thurston, John disker, Anthony Garnet, Rich’d Pinion,…Hudson, John Petty, James Petty, William Petty, Martin Duett, Isaac Smith , Christopher Petty, Wm. Clarke, Thomas Foster, …Hudson, Anthony Garnet.
1743 Married to Martha. (Unknown)
1744 Mar. Son Ambrose Petty born.
1748/9 Jan 31: Orange Co., VA. James Petty named in father’s will. Received 1 shilling.
1750 May 24: James Petty’s father, Thomas Petty Will probated.
1750, 30 Mar. Orange Co., Va. Samuel George’s inventory.
175O: ca birth date of Absolum Petty , son of James & Martha, Absolum md Mary Clanton abt. 1773. By 1775, Absolum was in Union Co., S.C.
1751 ca birth of Joshua Petty in Orange Co., VA
1754, Dec 13, Dau. Rachel Petty born in Orange Co., VA
Bute Co., North Carolina
1763: ca birth of Catherine Petty his dau. In Bute Co., N.C.
1765 Mar 31: son Thomas Born, he md Jane Darwin.
Chatham Co., North Carolina
1771-1780 James Petty & Martha show in Chatham Co., N.C. deeds.
Union Co., South Carolina
1774: James Petty and Charles Clanton executed bail fro Younger Neill & wf Vs. Absalom Petty.
1775: James Petty Sr. reimbursed for supplies during the Rev. War. Sons Absalom, Joshua and Thomas Petty served.
1785, James Petty Sr. purchased land in Union Co.,S.C. from Lewis Ledbetter.
1790 Census Union Co., S.C. James Petty Sr.
James Petty Jr, Absalom Petty, George Petty, Drury Harrington (all living near each other.
1806 Sep 1806 : Will of James Petty in Union Co., S.C. Chatham Co. N.C. (research by Barb) Deed Bk B. James Petty and Martha sold land in Chatham Co. N. C. and land was by that of Ambrose Petty. Witnesses were: Drury and Whitmel Harrington.
Most of his family lived on Robertson Creek. El Bethal Baptist Church-Cherokee Co., South Carolina 1803-1885
Film LDS # 9845591. Extracted by Barb McGee
Published in Petty Papers Vo. 12 #1 page 13
Rough Index (persons named):
Joseph Moorehead, Issac Guitton, Nathaniel Guitton, Jeptha Harrington, Joseph Guitton, James Lawerence, Nathaniel Guiton Jr., Obed Patty, Drury Harrington, James Petty Sr., Gabriel Petty, James Petty Jr., George Darwin, Nancy Petty, Bathsheba Ledbetter, Patsy Guitton, Sarah Darwin, Hannah Guitton, Elizabeth Petty, Lydia MooreHead, Patsy Petty, Polly Harrington, Rachel Harrington, Deliliah Darwin, Betsy Guitton, Betsy Harrington, Nancy Harrington, Polly Harrington, Elizabeth McAdams, Widow Mary Guiton, Sucky Petty, James Harrington & Jenny Harrington. Pg. 1 4th Sat in May 1803: Rec’d by experience & baptism Elizabeth Parker and Hanna Guitton.
Pg. 1. July 1803. Monthy Meeting: Rec’d. as backsliders, Brother and Sister Drury Harrington.
Received also Elizabeth Petty.
Received by experience and Baptism, Brothers Nathaniel Guitton, John Bird and Obed Patty
and Sister Lydia Moorhead.
Pg 2. August 1803. Monthly Meeting: delegated Bro. Harrington to take a letter to Gouchers Church.
Brother Stockton to Pacelet Church.
Brother Isaac Guiton to Providence Church.
Pg. 2. 24 Sep 1803: Mo. Meeting: Received by letter our Brothern, James Petty Sr. and Patsey Petty,
Gabrial Petty and James Petty Jr.
Received by experience, our Sister Susie Harrington.
Ordained Gabriel Petty and Sion Harrington deacons for El Bethel Church
Appointed as representatives of the church, James Petty and Drury Harrington.
Pg. 3 4th Sat. in October.
Received by experience, Brother George Darwin.
On Sunday baptized him & Sister Polly Harrington.
Pg. 4 Jan 21, 1804. Mo Meeting:
Grievance paid against Bro. Steen. Bro. James Petty appointed to talk to him.
Pg. 5 Sept. 1804. Mo. Meeting:
Grievance paid against Bro. Bird. Bro’s. Gabriel Petty and Joseph Moorehead appointed to talk to him.
Oct 1804. Mo. Meeting
Sister Nancy Petty dismissed by letter.
Pg. 13 May 1805 Mo Meeting:
Rec’d. by experience our Sister Delilah Darwin.
Our sister Polly Harrington deceased Aug. 3, 1805
Pg. 14 Aug 1805 Mo Meeting:
Appointed Obed Patty as a delegate to the association.
Nov. 1805 Mo. Meeting
Bro. Gabriel Petty appointed to site George Darwin to the next meeting.
Pg. 15 May 26 1806 Mo. Meeting:
Brother George Darwin excommunicated.
Our old Grandfather Brother James Petty deceased September 27, 1806.
Pg. 18 1807
Brother Nathaniel Guiton & Jeptha Harrington delegated to go to the Green Creek Church in Rutherford County.
Pg. 19 Feb 1808 Mo. Meeting:
Letter of dismissal granted to Sister Delilah Darwin.
Pg. 20 Sept. 1808 Mo. Meeting:
James Petty (Jr) & Isaac Guiton chosen as delegates to the Association.
Pg. 22 April 1810 Mo Meeting:
A distress taken up in the Church between Jane Petty & Drury Harrington. Bro. Harrington cleared of the charge.
Pg. 24 Jun 10 Mo Meeting:
Grievance made by Jacob Crocker against Rachel Harrington
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Brothers and Sisters of James Petty are:
1.Rebecca Petty - 1,. ca 1701, Md. Thomas Sims. d.1784 in Culpoper Co., Virginma.
2.John Petty - b. Ca 1703, md. Rebecca Sims, d. 1770 in Orange County, Virginia.
3.Thomas Petty - b.1706 md Elizabeth Moore d. after 1756 in Lunenberg County, Virginia
4. Christopher Pettyb. ca. 1708, md Martha ..., d. before 1765 in Culpeper Co., Virginia
5. William Petty -b. ca 1710, md Elizabeth..., d.?
6. Mary Petty - b. Ca 1714, md Thomas Knight
7. Martha Petty - b.ca. 1717
*8.James Petty - ( is this James Petty,) He was born.ca 1719-21, md Martha...d 1806 in Union County, South Carolina (Barb Note: I had put it on some notes at one time that Martha could be a Clanton; No proof. Some of the Clantons witnessed deeds etc for this Petty. Her daughter married a Clanton. No other connection. {This is my line. barb mcgee} ,
9.George Petty -b.ca 1723, md Jemima ..., d. 1752 in Orange County, Virginia. Will of James Petty
South Carolina Archives and History, Columbia, S.C.
Union Co., Wills:
Recorded Book A, page 232
Box 5, Package C
Recorded 3rd day of November 1806
Wm Rice, Ordy In the name of God, Amen, I James Petty of the State of South Carolina, Union District, Farmer, being sound body, mind and memory and understanding, praised be God for the same, so make this my last Will and Testament in manner viz following: first I commit my sould to God, who gave it and my body to be burried in a Christian manner at the dicretion of my Executors and as for my worldly goods I dispose of in the following manner:
First: it is my will that all lawful debts be paid together with funeral expences, probate of will and etc. Then I give it is my will that my beloved wife Martha to enjoy as her right all my estate and real and personal during her life or widowhood (excepting for...of five shillings to each of my children : Viz: Ambrose, James, Absalom, Joshua, Thomas, George, and also the same moity of Five shillings to each of my daughters namely: Rachel, Sarah, Martha, Catharine, and Polly to be paid to each of them by my exectors at the Death or Marriage of my beloved wife.) At her Death or Marriage I give my plantation and land containing 325 Acres, more or less, to my son Gabriel and trusty friend, Nicholas Corry, Executors of my last Will and Testament, hereby revolking and making void all and every other will and wills at any time hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th of March in the year of our Lord 1806. Signed and declared published by the above name J.P. the testor as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses.
Signed: James Petty
Witnesses:Charles Petty,Jeptha Harrington & John Petty Recorded Union Co., South Carolina ; Will Book A Page 228
Box 5, Package 3
Recorded 3rd day Nov 1806 Paid Martha Petty her part of estate he sum of $86. Also 10 shares of 5 shillings each. Gabriel Petty Film 33540 Pt 7 James Petty Estate Continued; Box 5 pg 3:
Jan 22 1808: Sold part of Estate of James Petty deceased:
Partial list of those who purchased property: Gabriel Petty (Cooper tools); James Petty (1 barrel); William Petty ( 2 barrels); March 20, 1807, Gabriel Petty (Stock); Phillip Petty ( horse); John Petty (young mare); Obed Patty_ appears in _Cherokee County SC El Bethal Baptist Church records; July 1803 Monthly Meeting "._....Received by experience and Baptism, Brothers _Nathaniel Guitton_, _John Bird_ and _Obed Patty_ and_Sister Lydia Moorhead." Then 14 Aug 1805 Monthly Meeting; "......Then appointed our delegates to the Association our Brethren Obed Patty, Isiah Parker on falyer [failure] of either Joseph Guiton." I don't thinkthat there is confusion on the name between Petty and Patty as there are
both on these church records and they are distinctively_ (at least fromwhat I can read from the poor film.) *Drury Harrington whose name appears along with Obed Patty on the member list as well as Gabriel and James (Sr. & Jr.) Petty."
Sources:Will of James Petty, Chatham Co., NC (recieved by correspondence); Deeds of Chatham Co., NC; Deeds of Union Co., NC; Tax Records Chatham Co, NC; wills of Union Co., GS #33539 pt 1 Vol 9 p 132; Pacolet Pabtist Church Rec 1787-1800 pub. Petty Papers Vol 3 #1; Petty Papers Vo. 3 #1 Jan 1979; Darwin Nettles Family Bible; GS #33542 pt 8 Bk A pg 59 deeds Union, SC; Indenture between Charles Clanton & Absolom Petty both of Union Co., SC sells Petty land Bk a p 85; Indtuce 23 Mar 1786 Lewis Ledbetter and his wife and James and Sarah Petty of Union Co., SC sell Petty land. Wit: George Petty & John Harrington & John Gilham; will of James Petty of Halifax Co., VA GS ser #7573 pt 6 Bk D p 58 (this indenture proves the family connection between the Union, SC and James of Halifax Co., VA) Chatham Co. N.C. (research by Barb) Deed bk B. James Petty and Martha sold land in Chatham Co. N. C and land was by that of Ambrose Petty. Witnesses were: Drury and Whitmel Harrington. Most of his family lived on Robertson Creek.16Sharolyn P. Wood.
p. 160 2-2-1773 James George, Jeduth George, Ambrose George and Eliz George sell 114 ac to Wm for L30 (land joins James Petty on Copelands path) Note: Orange Co., N.C. –later divided into Chatham Co., N.C
"Note: Chatham Co Deed Books A. 1771-1782
17 aug 1770 received Jan 1771
Joseph George & wife Ellen to James Petty. Witnesses; James Younger & William Petty Jr.(X his mark): Land on Robertsons Creek. Note: Found by researcher: “I found this on the Chatham Co NC GenWeb site. I have not seen any
info on Drury in Chatham. Also some Burt and Petty info. Jackie” Note: Rev War Militia
CHATHAM COUNTY NC COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSION 1774-1779; Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Chatham Co NC
Pg. 62 - May 1775
In the suit Matthew Sparrow vs Wm. Ashford, the following jury sworn viz: Thomas West, Samuel Pyle, John Pile Jr., Drewry Harrington, Reubin Landrum, John Pile Sr., James Bullard, John Ferrington, AbnerHill, Thomas West, Sr., Joshua Rosser & Daniel Watson, the court adjudge out of the jurisdiction and order a non suit, an appeal prayed & granted.
Pg. 176 - Feb. 1779
John Griffen, Lewis Ledbetter & *James Petty Jr.* *appointed patrolers* for District No. 4. Also Thomas Scurlock added to sd. patrolers. Jackie
Note: Chatham Co Deed Bk. B. 1775-1783 pg. 399, Jan 15, 1780 James Petty and Martha his wife sell to Roger Griffith, for 4000 pds,est/ 413 ac., two tracts of land adjoining, on Robersons Creek, joins James George, Thomas Roberson, Ambrose George, James Pettys old Survey and Ambrose Petty James Petty Jr. Martha I Petty Wit: Drury Harrington Whitmill (X) Harrington Note from researcher: 23 Mar 1786 Deed Bk. A, pp85-86, Union Co. South Carolina, Lewis Ledbetter and wife Sarah paid James and Martha Petty L100 Sterling for 200 acres on Abbington's Creek (a very high price for the time!)."17Deed Book, Chatham Co., Deed Book B page 399, 15 Jan 1780.
This may be when James Petty and Martha sold their land in Chatham Co., NC to prepare to go to SC. This was found in the abstracts of Chatham Co., online. There was an initial that could indicated her first or middle name. (R.)
Deed Bk B. 1775-1783
Page 399, Jan 15, 1780:
James Petty and Martha, his wife sell to Roger Griffith for 4000 pds, two tracts of land adjoining on Robertson's Creek, joines James George, Thomas Robertson, Ambrose George, James Petty's old Survey and Ambrose Petty.
Signed: James Petty Jr.
Martha (R) Petty
Wit:
Drury Harrington
Whitmill (X) Harrington.18Barbara McGee, Box 5 package 3.
will probated 11 Mar 1804, also of Union Co., NC (also have dates of will dated 14 Mar 1806, probated 3 Nov 1806).
James' will states:
"..then it is my will that my well beloved wife, Martha, enjoy as her right all of my estate real and personal during her life or widowhood..." ----- In a typed copy of this will, the first comma was omited and the word "enjoy" was capitalized giving an incorrect meaning to the will. children named in will:
Ambrose, James, Absalom, Joshua, Thomas, George, Rachel, Sarah, Martha, Catherine, Polly, Gabriel. Witness Charles Petty, John Petty probated 3 Nov 1806. Two names at sale were: Phillip Petty & William Petty.19Will, dated 14 Mar 1806, probated 3 Nov 1806.
lists sons: Ambrose, James, Absolom, Joshua, Thomas, George, and Gabriel
lists daughters: Rachel, wife of Drury Harrington, Sarah, Martha, Catherine, and Polly
Witnesses: Charles Petty, Jeptha Harrington, grandson, and John Petty.20Will.
James Petty's will was recorded in Union Co., S.C. but El Bethel Baptist Church, Cherokee Co., SC. 1803-1884 L.D.S film 984559 stated: P. 15: 26 May 1806 that “Our old grandfather Brother James Petty deceased 27 Sep 1806.”.21Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 1 Page 18.
James Petty posting: First mention that I know of Millington Ledbetter is on page 18 of Vol. 1
petty papers about the will of Charles Clanton, as serving as executor with
James Petty & Absalom Petty and being called Absalom's nephew. This is in
Union Co. SC.22Barbara McGee, Box 5 package 3.
Will probated 11 Mar 1804, also of Union Co., NC (also have dates of will dated 14 Mar 1806, probated 3 Nov 1806)
James' will states:
"..then it is my will that my well beloved wife, Martha, enjoy as her right all of my estate real and personal during her life or widowhood..." ----- In a typed copy of this will, the first comma was omited and the word "enjoy" was capitalized giving an incorrect meaning to the will. children named in will:
Ambrose, James, Absalom, Joshua, Thomas, George, Rachel, Sarah, Martha, Catherine, Polly, Gabriel. Witness Charles Petty, John Petty probated 3 Nov 1806. Two names at sale were: Phillip Petty & William Petty.
Witnesses: Charles Petty, Jeptha Harrington & John Petty Inventory taken 24 Dec 1806 by Joseph Guyton, Isaac Barker and Benj'n Morgan Accounts:
1. Sale: 14 sep 1821: Mary Harrington, Claburn Lawrense, Rachel McAdams, Wyot Cooper, and Drury Harrington.
2. Charges agains the estate: 28 Sep.1806 to 28 Sep.1806 (may refer to his death date)
Feb 1821: Coffin.23Will, dated 14 Mar 1806, probated 3 Nov 1806.
First: it is my will that all lawful debts be paid together with funeral expenses, probate of will and etc. Then I give it is my will that my beloved wife to enjoy as her right all my estate and real and personal during her life or widowhood (excepting for...of five shillings to each of my children : Viz: Ambrose, James, Absalom, Joshua, Thomas, George, and also the same moity of Five shillings to each of my daughters namely: Rachel, Sarah, Martha, Catharine, and Polly to be paid to each of them by my executors at the Death or Marriage of my beloved wife.) At her Death or Marriage I give my plantation and land containing 325 Acres, more or less, to my son Gabriel and trusty friend, Nicholas Corry, Executors of my last Will and Testament, hereby revolking and making void all and every other will and wills at any time hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th of March in the year of our Lord 1806. Signed and declared published by the above name J.P. the testor as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses.
"In the name of God, Amen, I James Petty of the State of South Carolina, Union District, Farmer, being sound body, mind and memory and understanding, praised be God for the same, so make this my last Will and Testament in manner viz following: first I commit my soul to God, who gave it and my body to be buried in a Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors and as for my worldly goods I dispose of in the following manner:
Signed: James Petty
Witnesses:Charles Petty,Jeptha Harrington & John Petty."
Union Co., Wills:
Recorded Book A, page 232
Box 5, Package C
Recorded 3rd day of November 1806
Wm Rice, Ordy Will of James Petty (wife Martha) [1806 Box 5 Pack 3]
Probate of James Petty [1841 Box 27 Pack 2].
1Peyton Russell.
supplied surname, listed her as Sarah or Martha Clanton.2Dottie House.
listed her surname ELLIJOY.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 46.
1Zora Billingsley.
feels he was born abt 1675 in Richmond Co., VA
says mg took place in 1708.2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 6 #1 pg 53; Vol 10 #1 pg 42, 51-54; Vol 5 #1 pg 14.
also of Lancaster Co., VA.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 5, 6 ,11 ,55.
descendancy chart.4Barbara McGee.
Sources: Wills of Orange Co., VA; Will dated 31 Jan 1748 & 24 May 1750, probated 24 May 1750--copy in possession of Barbara McGee; 975.5365 N2c Spotsylvannia Co Deed Bk C 1734-1742 p 137 dated 23 Oct 1734 "Thomas Pettey planter lease 100A in St. Marks Parrish land granted in Spotswood---Thomas Pettey and Catherine his wife and Christopher Pettey his son--witt. John Grame, Tho. Sims, Wm. Morton Will of Thomas Petty Orange Co., VA Bk 2 p 149; Court Order Book Orange Co., VA 1734-70; Court Order Bk Spotsylvania Co., 1730-40; Will of John, George; Northfarnham Parish records Richmond, VA; Deeds of Richmond, Lancashire, Spotsylvania, Orange, VA;Deeds of Halifax, Chatham Co., of North Carolina; Deeds of Union Co., SC.5James W. Petty (heirline at uswest.net).
says he was born in 1674 in Lancaster Co., VA & d. Apr 1750 in Orange Co., VA.6William S. Kemper.
lists birth place as Lancaster Co., VA.7Anita (Tucker) Poole, Rpee2 at aol.com.
Thomas willed sons John, Thomas, Christopher, and James one shilling each. Also daughters Rebecca Sims & Mary Knight got a mere one shilling. He did will all his estate to son George & daughter Martha.
Thomas received all his father's land in Lancaster Co.VA, being 65 acres in all. On 13 Oct 1702, he sold the land. 1727 Thomas sold 50 acres to his son, John and in Nov 1732, his wife Catherine, and son John sold all their property. Later they leased the property in Spotslvania area. This area eventually
became Orange County.8Will, WILL BOOK 2 1744-1788 PAGE 144.
"WILL OF THOMAS PETTY OF ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA In the name of God Amen, Jan. 31 1748/49 I Thomas Petty of Orange Co. St. Thomas Parish being sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory praise be to God for the same do make and ordain this my last will and testament in writing and hereby do also make void all former wills or testaments by me heretofore, made. Imprimis, I give and bequeth my soul to God that gave it in hopes of full assurance to receive the same again at the Resurrection at the last day by the merit of my Lord Saviour Jesus Christ and my body I bequeath to the Earth from Whence it came to be buried in decent manner according to the discretion of my executors and executrix hereafter mentioned. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Petty one Shilling Item. I give and bequeath to my son William one Shilling Item. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Petty one Shilling Item. I give and bequeath to my son James Petty one Shilling Item. I give and bequeath to my daugher Rebecca Sims one Shilling Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Wright one Shilling Item. I give and bequeath to my son George Petty and my daughter Martha Petty all my estate both real and personal after my debts being paid and the legacies aforesaid to be equally divided between my well beloved children George Petty and Martha Petty to them and their heirs forever. Lastly, I nominate my son George Petty executor and my daughter Martha Petty executrix of this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this day and year above mentioned. his Thomas X Petty mark Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us Solo ryan, Wm. Sims Thomas Petty younger."
May 24, 1750 at a court held for Orange Co. Thursday 24 May 1750 will was presented by Geo. and Martha Petty exrs. and ordered recorded.9Barbara McGee.
Sources: Wills of Orange Co., VA; Will dated 31 Jan 1748 & 24 May 1750, probated 24 May 1750 -- copy in possession of Barbara McGee; 975.5365 N2c Spotsylvannia Co Deed Bk C 1734-1742 p 137 dated 23 Oct 1734 "Thomas Pettey planter lease 100A in St. Marks Parrish land granted in Spotswood---Thomas Pettey and Catherine his wife and Christopher Pettey his son--witt. John Grame, Tho. Sims, Wm. Morton Will of Thomas Petty Orange Co., VA Bk 2 p 149; Court Order Book Orange Co., VA 1734-70; Court Order Bk Spotsylvania Co., 1730-40; Will of John, George; Northfarnham Parish records Richmond, VA; Deeds of Richmond, Lancashire, Spotsylvania, Orange, VA;Deeds of Halifax, Chatham Co., of North Carolina; Deeds of Union Co., SC.10Petty group analysis.
This serves as the best evidence of Thomas Petty's age. Apprentice ships were established in Virginia law when the person in question was without a parent and was under the legal age of 21. The term of the apprenticeship was only until the child was 21. In this case in 1689, the term was for 5 years, meaning that Thomas would turn 21 by Nov 1694. He, Thomas Petty was therefore been born in 1673.
On Nov. 6, 1689, was the date of Thomas Petty's guardian, Walter Welches probate in Northurmberland Co., Va. court (where Welch's probate occured), bound himself out as an apprentice to serve John Davis for 5 years. John Davis was to teach him the trade of a Carpenter. 15 mo. later on Mar 18, 1690/91. Thomas Petty complained to the court that John Davis had not endeavored to teach him the trade of a Carpenter. The Court released him from his indentureship.11Historical Notes:.
On November 6, 1689, the date of Walter Welch's probate, his ward, Thomas Petty, in Northumberland County court (where Welch's probate occurred), bound himself out as an apprentice to serve John Davis for five years. John Davis was to teach him the trade of a Carpenter. Fifteen months later, on March 18, 1690/91, Thomas Petty complained to the court that John Davis had not endeavored to teach him the trade of a Carpenter. The court released him from his indetureship. This is one of the best evidences of Thomas Petty's age. Apprentice ships were established in Virginia law when the person in question was without parent, and was under the legal age of 21. The term of the apprenticeship was until the child was 21. In this case in 1689, the term was for five years, meaning that Thomas Petty would turn 21 by November 1694. He, Thomas Petty was therefore born in 1673. The other thing we learn is that he was an orphan by Nov. 6, 1689. Either Faith Petty had died, or was not his mother and had remarried, or she was not his mother, was still living at the family estate, but because guardian Walter Welch had died, Which ever way, it seems fairly certain Faith was not his mother.
Thomas Petty was born in Lancaster County, Virginia, but following his marriage to Catherine Garton, he settled in the neighboring county of Richmond, where her family lived.
In the 1700/01 time period, Thomas and his wife Catherine sold the land in Lancaster County, Virginia, which Thomas had inherited from his father, Hubert Petty, being 65 acres on Morraticoe Creek. Then, on October 06, 1703, Thomas bought 150 acres of land from Thomas Barker, on Bare Branch of Rappahannock Creek in Richmond County, Virginia. Here, Thomas and his family remained for the next 31 years. In 1734, his father, Thomas Petty, Sr. and an older brother, John Petty, sold their property in Richmond County, Virginia, and moved to Spotsylvania County where they purchased lifetime leases from Alexander Spotswood, Esq. A few months later Spotsylvania County divided and they found themselves a part of newly formed Orange County. In 1741, William Petty, his brother, purchased a lease in Orange County from Alexander Spotswood in which he named his sons, Theophilus and William Petty. William Petty appeared in several court records in Orange County until 1748.when he left Orange County in May of 1748 and next appeared in Brunswick County, Virginia in 1750 where he and his wife Elizabeth sold property to John Marshall of Charles City County, Virginia. No record has been found of when they obtained this property, but the possibility exists that the property came by inheritance. On September 27, 1750, William and Elizabeth sold their land in Brunswick County and move to Lunenburgh County, Virginia.
On January 31, 1749, Thomas Petty drafted and signed his last Will and Testament. His wife, Catherine, was probably already dead, and most of his children had already received their shares in the estate. Thomas gave each of his married children, namely; John, Thomas, Christopher, William, James, Rebecca Sims, and Mary Knight, each one shilling. To his other two children, George and Martha, he gave the remainder of his estate, to be divided between them. He also chose them to be the executors of his last Will and Testament. Note: The below information on Thomas Petty is offered as proof that he was the son of Hubert Petty. (From the research files of; James Winter Petty, a certified American Lineage Specialist, and Barbara McGee, editor, of "The Petty Papers"). Several manuscripts and books have appeared relating to the history of Thomas Petty and his family. But in each case, several major errors have been adapted and passed on pertaining to the parentage and children of Thomas. (There is an axiom among some genealogists concerning untrained researchers that states: "A statement said once must be proven, but a statement (even a false one) said many times by many people can be accepted as fact.) " Such a situation exists with the ancestry of Thomas Petty. The tradition has developed among researchers of the Petty family over the years that Thomas Petty was the son of Thomas Pettit/Petty and Rachel Wilson of Essex County, Virginia, and the grandson of Col. Thomas Petty and Catherine Morris of Rappahannock Co., Virginia. This line is further traced back to Thomas Pettus, who resided in Norwich, England in 1492. Thomas Pettit, the supposed father of the subject of this article, died in 1720, and named a son Thomas in his will. This has been the sole source of proof tying the lines together. Unfortunately, this pedigree is false and has led many researchers astray. The Pettus family are a viable family, they just do not belong to Hubert's family. Thomas Petty was the son of Hubert Patey/Petty and his wife Rebecca. Hubert Patey first appeared in the deed of Lancaster Co., Virginia, in 1665, when he purchased 150 acres of land on Marraticoe Creek from Abraham Bush. His wife Rebecca first appears when she co-signed a deed with Hubert selling one half of their property in 1667. The only time Hubert appears with the name Petty is in an application for a colonial land grant in 1672. In the spring of 1687, Hubert Patey prepared and signed his last will and testament, and chose his friend Walter Welch to be his executor of the estate. Hubert names his wife Faith Patey and gave their home and much of the personal estate to her. He also named his only child, Thomas Patey, and gave him all of the land, which he was to receive when he came of age. Hubert also assigned Walter Welch to be the guardian for Thomas until he was of legal age. (Lancaster Co., WB Vol. 5, p. 113) Thomas had probably been of legal age for several years by the time he first appeared in the records of the Tidewater area of Virginia. On November 2, 1699, in the common pleas court of Richmond Co., Thomas Patty sued Dennis and Jane Cameron, "the executors of Walter Welch,who was the executor of Hubert Patty", for the portion of his inheritance which he had not received. On April 3, 1700, Thomas and "Kat" Patty appeared in court and won the case against Dennis and Jane Cameron. Thomas Patty /Petty/ received "four cowes and their increase since he became of age." (Richmond Co., OB 3, p. 24) Thomas married Katherine Garton, daughter of John and Martha Garton of Richmond Co. They were probably married in 1699 or in the first part of 1700. (We have 6 Mar 1701) Katherine was the only one of four living Garton children that was of legal age at that time, so she could not have married earlier than that. We do not know for sure exactly where the marriage took place as there are no marriage records available to us. On March 6, 1700/01, Thomas and Katherine Petty appeared in court with her mother, Martha Garton, as plaintiffs in a suit against Robert and Anna Post, (concerning the estate of John Garton). On May 7, 1702, the records for Richmond Co. show that Thomas and Katherine Patty, and Martha Garton, won their suit. Robert Post was ordered to pay 3000 lbs. in tobacco. (Richmond Co., OB 3. pp. 85, 168) Later that year, on October 13, Thomas Petty and his wife Katherine sold the land in Lancaster Co., Virginia, which Thomas had received from the will of his father Hubert Patey, being 65 acres on Morraticoe Creek, bordering the property of Abraham Bush. (Lancaster Co., DB 7, P. 36) On October 6, 1703, Thomas Patty bought 150 acres of land from Thomas Barker, on Bare Branch of Rappahanock Creek in Richmond Co., VA. Here Thomas and his family remained for the next 31 years. (Richmond Co., DB 3, p. 118) Except for an appearance in court as a witness for Richard Washburn in 1704, Thomas does not appear on the records of Richmond Co. for the next 12 years. On Feb. 1, 1715/16, he leased 30 acres bordering his land from Henry Hewes. On April 6, 1721, Thomas and Katherine Patty and Ruth Garton Boyd applied for letters of administration on the estate of their brother John Garton. Three months later, David Boyd issued a legal complaint against his brother-in-law, Thomas Patty. The complaint was dropped on August 2, 1721. (Richmond Co., OB 9, p. 14) On April 5, 1722, Thomas and Katherine Patty and Ruth Boyd sued Hannah Port for the portion of the estate of John Garton Sr., which they did not receive 20 years earlier. (Richmond Co., OB 9, p. 48) On January 2, 1727/28, Thomas Patty sold 50 acres of his property on Bare Branch of Rappahannock Creek to his son John Patty. (Richmond Co., DB 8, p. 429) On October 2, 1728, Ruth Boyd and Thomas Patty gave bond for the administration of the estate of David Boyd, dec'd. Two and a half years later, on March 2, 1731/32, Thomas asked to be released from his role as administrator of David Boyd's estate. He was replaced by his son-in-law Thomas Sims. Six months later, on November 4, 1732, Thomas and Katherine Patty and John and Rebecca Patty sold all of their properties on Bare Branch of Rappahannock Creek to William Jordan. (Richmond Co., DB 8, pp. 622-624) The last record of Thomas Patty in Richmond Co. occured on Aug 5, 1734 when Thomas (stating that he was a resident of Richmond Co.) appeared in court to make a claim for taking up a runaway slave named William Waller. The servant left the home of George Henage in Stafford Co., VA. (Richmond Co., OB 10 p. 198) Two months later, on October 23, 1734, Thomas and Katherine Patty, John and Rebecca Patty, and Thomas and Rebecca Sims all leased property in the western portion of Spotsylvania Co., VA, from Alexander Spotswood. The property of Thomas Patty and Thomas Sims was in St. Mark's Parish on the south side of the Rapidan River, and the property of John Patty was on the north side of the river. The terms of the agreements were for the lifetime of the spouse or the eldest child in the home, whichever lived the longest. The eldest child living in Thomas Patty's family was his son Christopher. On Jan. 1, 1734/35, the western part of the Sportsylvania Co. was divided off and became Orange Co., VA. On March 4, 1734/35, Thomas Patty's daughter, Mary, was called to court in Sporsylvania Co. to be charged with having a "Bastart" child. The subpoena was not answered by Thomas Patty because he was no longer a resident of that coati. (OB 2, p. 372) On June 2, 1735, Thomas Patty, Jr., leased 150 acres of land from Alexander Spotswood, on the south side of Rapidan River, in Orange Co. (Orange Co., DB 1, p. 118) On March 17, 1735/36, Thomas Patty was taken to court in Orange Co., and sued for debt by William Jordan in the sum of 570 lbs of tobacco. Jordan won the case and the court ordered Thomas to pay the sum and work on the road. One week later, Thomas petitioned the court to be released from working on the road for reasons of old age. He claimed to be 75 years old. The court accepted his petition and released him from his responsibility. Thomas apparently lied to the court to get out of work. If he was 75 years old in 1736, he would have been born in 1660 or 1661, That would have made him 27 when his father died and assigned a guardian to care for him in 1687. (Orange Co., OB 1, p. 146) On April 27, 1738, Thomas Patty brought suit against the estate of Alvin Mothershead of Richmond Co., for payment of a debt. Thomas was awarded 195 lbs. of tobacco and 1 hog. (Orange Co., OB 1, p. 295) Thomas and his daughter, Martha Patty, and Thomas Sims, appeared in court on July 28, 1741, as witnesses for John Hunny. Hunny sued Patrick Leonard for trying to renege on an agreement to release Hunny from his indentured servitude. (Orange Co., OB 2, p. 346) On Jan 26, 1744/45, Thomas Patty petitioned the court to be released from paying levies on account of his being infirm and aged. The petition was granted. (Orange Co., OB 4, p. 267) On Sept 27, 1746, Thomas's daughter, Mary, and her husband, Thomas Knight, "left the county secretly" to avoid paying a debt. (Orange Co., OB4a, p. 88) On July 25, 1747, a suit was brought against Thomas Patty by George Buchannon and William Hamilton, executors of the estate of Neil Buchannon. On that same day, the court reported that William Patty, the son of Thomas Petty, and his family had also "left the county secretly" to avoid payment of debt. (Orange Co., OB 5, p. 131) On Jan. 31, 1748/49, Thomas Patty drafted and signed his last will and testament. His wife Katherine was already dead, and most of his children had already received their shares in the estate. Thomas gave each of his married children, namely, John, Thomas, Christopher, William, James, Rebecca Sims, and Mary Knight, one shilling. To his other 2 children, George Patty and Martha Patty, he gave the remainder of his estate to be divided between them. He also chose them to be executors of his last will and testament. (Orange Co., WB 2, pp. 144-145) _______________________
1, No. 2, pp. 22-26.)
The children of Hubert Patey/Petty and Rebecca were:
A. Thomas Patey/Petty/Patty was married about 1699/1700 in Richmond Co., VA to Catherine Garton, a daughter of John and Martha Garton. Thomas (who went by both Patty and Petty during his lifetime) remained in Richmond County for 35 years before moving westward with his family to Spotsylvania County and later into Orange County, Virginia, where he stayed until his death in the spring of 1750. He and his wife left six sons and three daughters. The descendanats of this family are found in nearly every state and make up the largest of the Petty families in America.
1.Rebecca Petty - Oldest daughter: ca birth;1701, Md. Thomas Sims. d.1784 in Culpoper Co., Virginma.
2.John Petty - b. Ca 1703, md. Rebecca Sims, d. 1770 in Orange County, Virginia.
3.Thomas Petty - b.1706 md Elizabeth Moore d. after 1756 in Lunenberg County, Virginia
4. Christopher Petty-b. ca.1708, md Martha ..., d. before 1765 in Culpeper Co., Virginia (note by Barb. Do not confuse this Christopher Petty with another Christopher Petty, who was contemporary with Hubert Petty's age living near him."
5. William Petty -b. ca 1710, md Elizabeth.... d.?
6. Mary Petty - b. Ca 1714, md Thomas Knight
7. Martha Petty - b.ca. 1717
*8.James Petty - b.ca 1719-21, md Martha...d 1806 in Union County, South Carolina
(Barb Note: I had put it on some notes at one time that Martha could be a Clanton; No proof. Some of the Clantons witnessed deeds etc for this Petty. Her daughter married a Clanton, but we found no relationship connection. Others say "Enjoy;" is the surname of Martha. This mistake comes from the will which leaves his house etc to his wife Martha to enjoy in her lifetime.) {This is my line. Barb McGee} ,
9.George Petty -b.ca 1723, md Jemima ..., d. 1752 in Orange County, Virginia.12Will.
In the name of God Amen, Jan. 31 1748/49 I Thomas Petty of Orange Co. St. Thomas Parish being sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory praise be to God for the same do make and ordain this my last will and testament in writing and hereby do also make void all former wills or testaments by me heretofore, made. Imprimis, I give and bequeth my soul to God that gave it in hopes of full assurance to receive the same again at the Resurrection at the last day by the merit of my Lord Saviour Jesus Christ and my body I bequeath to the Earth from Whence it came to be buried in decent manner according to the discretion of my executors and executrix hereafter mentioned. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Petty one Shilling
"Orange Co VA Will Book 2, 1744-1788, pg 144:
Will of Thomas Petty
Item. I give and bequeath to my son William one Shilling
Item. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Petty one Shilling
Item. I give and bequeath to my son James Petty one Shilling
Item. I give and bequeath to my daugher Rebecca Sims one Shilling
Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Wright one Shilling
Item. I give and bequeath to my son George Petty and my daughter Martha Petty all my estate both real and personal after my debts being paid and the legacies aforesaid to be equally divided between my well beloved children George Petty and Martha Petty to them and their heirs forever. Lastly, I nominate my son George Petty executor and my daughter Martha Petty executrix of this my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this day and year above mentioned. his
Thomas X Petty
mark
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the presence of us
Solomon Ryan, Wm. Sims
Thomas Petty younger May 24, 1750 at a court held for Orange Co. Thursday 24 May 1750 will was presented by Geo. and Martha Petty exrs. and ordered recorded."
Orange Co., Virginia
Will Book 1
ORANGE COUNTY, VA.
1736-1743
LDS Library Call # 94537
S2d No. 2.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 6.
death before 3 Jan 1748/9.2Zora Billingsley.
birthdate abt 1680 in Richmond Co., VA.3Peyton Russell.
6 Mar 1701 birthdate
bef 1749 deathdate.4Court Record.
Richmond Co., Va Court Order Books 1732-1739, Vol 10 page 1: "Power of attorney from Catherine 'Patty' wife of Thomas Patty to Alvin Mountjoy was this day proved in open court by the oath of James Wilson & Alexander Newman to (sic) of the witnesses thereto and admitted to record." continuing, " Thomas Patty came into court and acknowledged his deed for land and the livery of Seixen (sic) theron Endorsed unto Mr Wm. Jordan which was admitted to record. Catherine Patty relinqushed her dower right. Richmond Co., Virginia; Will Book 1717-1725, Richmond Co., “In obediance of order of this county court bearing the date of the 6th day of April 1721, we whose names are under writtten having met to appraise the estate fo John Garton, deceased, being first sworn by William Fontleroy, gentlemand, hav inventoried and appraised all that have been presented to our view as followeth." Taken this 20th day of April 1721: signed, Hen Bruce, James Willson, and Henry H. Willson. (this is Catherine's father).
Richmond Co., Virginia: Court Order Books 1699-1739Page 48 April 5, 1722: Page 48 April 5, 1722: " Judgement is granted Thomas Petty and Catherine his wife and Ruth Boyd adms of the estate of John Garton, dec'd against Hannah Port for one hundred and twenty pounds of Tobacco, which is ordered to be paid with costs."5Will.
"Last Will and Testament for John Petty (wife Rebecca Sims) when he signed his will on 20 Feb 1770, it was:"Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of 'Catty' Petty and Alexander Waugh Jr."
will of son John Petty.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #1 pg 4,5,11; Vol 12 #1 pg 79.
2Barbara McGee.
"Volume 10, Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court 1649/50-1657 [Maryland] page 368 April 6. 1654. John Wakefield appointeth Robert Richins his Attorney in the Cause wherein he is arrested at the Suit of Hubart Paty to Answer at this Court. Court and Testamentary Business, 1654. [pg.]369 Hubart Paty plte The pite is Nonsuited for want of prosecu- Liber B. John Wakefield deft tion and is ordered to pay twenty pounds of p Attorn Tob: to the defendt for his trouble in attending this Court with Court Charges Upon the Mocon of Thomas Connery being Summoned for a Wittness on the behalf of Hubart Paty against John Wakefield attending two days and Paty not appearing, It is ordered that Connery be allowed by Patty forty pounds of Tobacco for his trouble and Charge therein [pg] 476 Court and Testamentary Business, 1656/7. Hubert Patee being arrested to this Court at the Suit of William Turner, It is ordered that the Suit be dismist and the Said Patee to pay Cost of Suit Court and Testamentary Business, 1656/7.[pg.] 479 James Veitch Sworne and Examined in open Court Saith That in a bargaine made betwixt William Turner and I Hubert Pattee, that Hubert Pattee did bargaine with the Said William Turner to Live with him this present yeare, and that the Said Hubert Patee was to to allow him the Said Turner 2 Shares and a half provided the Said Turner Should get a new hand and the Said Patee was to lay in 4 barrells of Corne and a Cowes Milk and more if he had it and to find Soap and William Turner his washing, George Bussey affirmeth the Same James Veitch Signum George x Bussey Court and Testamentary Business, 1656/7.481 At a Provinciall Court held at Putuxent the 10th Liber B. of March1656. No.3. Whereas Hubert Patee was arrested to this Court by George Bussey and James Veatch for having Notoriously Slander'd them in their reputations, in Saying the Said Bussey and 244 Veatch had forsworne themselves to the pitt of hell, and the Said Bussey and Veatch having proved their Complaint, The Court doth order that the Said Hubert Patee Shall Stand [pg. 482 continued] Liber B. Committed, untill he the Said Patee, Shall in the face of the No. Court, ask the parties Grieved forgiveness and to pay 500' of Tobacco to the publick use and put in Securitie for his Good behaviour and to pay Cost of Suit. Court and Testamentary Business, 1656/7.[pg.] 483 Robert Kingsberry Sworne and Examined in open Court Saith that Hubert Patee did Say that William Turners Wittnesses which were George Busse and James Veatchwere fore-Sworne to the pitt of Hell and further Saith not Signum Robert K Kingsberry William Turner affirmeth the Very Same, and farther Not. Signum William T Turner [pg.] 502 Court and Testamentary Business, 1657. The Court hath thought fitt and doth order that the fine of five hundred pounds of Tobacco Imposed upon Hubert Patee, by order of Court the 10th of march 56 Shall upon his Good abearing be Remitted. By 1666, Hubert and his wife were purchasing land in Lancaster County, Virginia from Abraham Bush on Morratico Creek. This land was later willed to his son, Thomas Petty. Hubert's wife, Rebecca, first appears when she cosigns a deed selling one half of this property in 1667. (Named, Faith, in will. Probably a "pet" name for Rebecca, however Faith could be a second marriage for Hubert). On March 17, 1686, Hubert prepared and signed his last Will and Testament. He chose his friend Walter Welch, to be the executor of the estate. He gave his wife their home and much of the personal estate, and named his only minor child, Thomas, and gave him all of the land which he was to receive when he came of age. Hubert assigned Walter Welch to be Thomas's guardian until he was of legal age. Hubert Petty's will was probated in Lancaster County, Virginia, on January 01, 1687. Lancaster County, Virginia Will Book #5, page 113. 1653-1800 Hubert Petty - March 15, 1686 Recorded: January 8, 1687 Wife: Faith Son: Thomas, should he die without issue then his part to go to Richard Welch, son of Walter Welch. Witness: William Grymes, Ann Cambell, Ann Bush, Olive Grymes."
Hubert Petty arrived in America as an indentured servant of the William Turner family in June 1651, to Calvert County, Maryland. Documentation on William Turner of Calvert Co., Maryland. LDS film # 03064 ABH pg. 323. William Turner demanded Three hundred Acres of land for transporting himself, his wife, William Edwards, John Turner, his sons & Hebart Petty, his servant unto this Providence June 1651. State Papers of Maryland, Calvert County, Maryland Court Minutes, Vol 41
Hubert finished his 7 year apprientice in Maryland. You will note that though he came over as an indentured servant, he seemed to have his own piece of ground that he raised crops on. Land probably belonged to Mr Turner. William Turner asked him to stay on for another year, but he backed.off. He was brought into Court by William Turner. Hubert called his witnesses liers, so they countersued him for slander. He was to give them 500# of tobacco, or apoligize. Hubert Petty claimed his freedom from the Turner family in a court case in 1654. After winning his freedom, Hubert Petty moved to Norfolk County, Virginia.3Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 10 #1 pg 42.
4Martha Tarkington.
spells his name Herbert
probably of Yorkshire, England
feels wife Faith is mother of Thomas
feels wife Rebecca and he were parents of 6 sons and 3 daughters.5James W. Petty (heirline at uswest.net).
Lancaster Co., Virginnia deeds Vol 7 P 36 Dated 13 Oct 1702; Jim has identifies the signature of Thomas when he sold his estate to Samuel Steele. It was land left to Thomas by his father Hubert Petty. Will for Hubert probated 2 Jun 1687 in Lancaster Co, VA Gen. Ser #7630 Vol 5 Pt 113; Jordan River Temple records, original in possession of Barbara McGee emigrated to America in 1672 also spelled surname PATEY. Rebecca was Hubert's wife in 1666. He came to Virginia in 1665 from England.6Sharolyn P. Wood.
will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co., 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4). Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18). I've considered Walter Welch to be Hubert's brother-in-law (Thomas's uncle)or other close relative thru Walter's wife Jane/Joice Petty.7John Petty, jpetty2000 at msn.com (as of 2005).
London: Calendar of Marriage Licence Allegations, 1597-1648
Book 17 August, 1634
County: London Country Englnad
19 Aug 1634 Welsh, Walt & Petty, Joice.8Martha Tarkington.
spells his name Herbert
suggested he may be of Yorkshire, England (but no documentation to back this up.9James W. Petty.
Lancaster Co., Virginia deeds Vol 7 P 36 Dated 13 Oct 1702; Jim has identifies the signature of Thomas when he sold his estate to Samuel Steele. It was land left to Thomas by his father Hubert Petty. Will for Hubert probated 2 Jun 1687 in Lancaster Co, VA Gen. Ser #7630 Vol 5 Pt 113; Jordan River Temple records, original in possession of Barbara McGee emigrated to America in 1672 also spelled surname PATEY. Rebecca was Hubert's wife in 1666. He came to Virginia in 1665 from England.10Sharolyn P. Wood.
Will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co., 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4). Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18). I've considered Walter Welch to be Hubert's brother-in-law (Thomas's uncle) or other close relative thru Walter's wife Jane/Joice Petty.11John Petty, Jpetty at ken-tennwireless dot com as if 8/28/10.
London: Calendar of Marriage Licence Allegations, 1597-1648
Book 17 August, 1634
County: London Country Englnad
19 Aug 1634 Welsh, Walt & Petty, Joice.12Historical Notes:.
He arrieved in Maryland and is identified in William Turners Application for a headright grant on 7 Jun 1654/55. Ref: Patents Series of the Maryland land Office, Liber 3 ( transcript of old Dibers A & B) page 323 (FHL # 013,064) William Turner Demandeth three hunred acres of Land for Transporting himself, his wife , William, Edward and John Turner his sons, ans Hebart Pitty (sic), his servant into this province since June 1652. The earliest lawsuit we have for him is a lawsuit from him, Hubert Patey (sic) against John Wakefield in the Provincial Court of Maryland on Apr. 11, 1654. (Ref. Wm Hand Browne, ed., Archives of Mld, Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court 1649/50-1657, (Baltimore: Maryland Hisorical Society, 1891) 368-369: FHL #008298. We don't know the nature of the case since Hubert didn't go to court and the cour dismissed the case & fining Patey 20 # of tobacco to Thomas Connery, who came to the court to tesify for Patey, and court costs. This took place when he was serving William Turner and only 2 years after he came to Maryland. He brought several suits after settling in Lancaster Co., Va. State Papers of Maryland
Hubert had two wives that we know of... Rebecca who is named in a deed in about 1666 in Lancaster County, and Faith whom he named in his will in 1688. Thomas was born between those two dates. We don't know when Rebecca died and when Faith became Hubert's wife. But Thomas Petty named his first daughter Rebecca and never named a daughter Faith. Nor did any of Thomas' children name a daughter Faith, nor did any of his grandchildren use that name. But Rebecca is a name handed down in the family.
Calvert County, Maryland Court Minuites
Vol 41
Hubert finished his 7 year apprientice in Maryland.
(You will note that though he came over as an indentured servant, he seemed to have his own piece of ground that he raised crops on.) This land probably originally belonged to Mr Turner. William Turner asked him to stay on for another year, but he "Backed off" so he could go his own way. . He was brought into Court by William Turner. Hubert called his witnesses liers, so they countersued him for slander. He was to give them 500# of tobacco, or apoligize.He was then released & he took off.
"William Turner affirmeth the Very Same, and farther not."
Signum
William T. Turner LDS book: 975.2 B2lm V10
Maryland Court and Testamentary Business , 1654 Liber B: :Page 368: (original p. 579 :dated, 1656/7)
John Wakefield appointeth Robert Richins, his Attorney in the Couse wherein he is arrested at the Suit of Hubart Paty (sic) . Check 469
Page 369
Hubert Paty (Plte And Wakefield Def’t)
"The plte is Nonsuited for want of prosecution and is ordered to pay 20# to the defend’t for his trouble in attending this Court with Court Charges."Upon the Moton of Thomas Connery being Summond for Witness on the behalf of Hubert Paty against John Wakefield, attending two days and Paty not appearing (appear). It is ordered that Connery be allowed by Patty(sic) 40# of Tobacco for his trouble and Charge therin. John Wakefield appointeth Robert Richins, his Attorney in the Couse wherein he is arrested at the Suit of Hubart Paty (sic) . Check 469 Page 479: Liber B. # 3
“ James Veitch sworn and Examined in open Court Saith that in a Bargain made betwixt William Turner and Hubert Pattee, that Hubert Patee did bargain with the said William Turner to Live with him this present yeare, and that the Said Hubert Patty was to allow him the Said Turner 2 Shares and a half provided the Said Turner should get a now hand, and the Said Pattee was to lay in 4 barrells of Corne and Cowes-milk and more if he had it and to find Soap and William Turner his washing. George Bussey affirmeth the Same.
James Veitche; Signum GeorgeXBussey. Page 481: Liber B. No 3
Court 10 Mar 1656/7
(Original page 244)
Page 481: (original p.244 Liber. B. No 3 :dated, 1656/7): Probably October
“ Whereas Hubert Patee (sic) was arrested to this Court by George Bussey and James Veach for having Notoriously Slander’d them in their reputations, in Saying the Said Bussey and Veatch, had worsworne thimselves to the Pit of hell, and the Said Bussey and Veatch having proved theire complaint, The court doth order that the Said Hubert Pattee Shall Stand Committed, untill he the Said Patee, shall in the face of the Court ask the Parties Greived forgiveness and to pay 500# of Tobacco to the publick use and put in Securitie for his good Behavior and pay the Cost of Suit. Liber B. No., 3 page 483 (Original p. 246);Oct, 1656/7
Will: Battin Plf’t} {Walter Carre deft }
:Robert Kingsberry Sworn and Examined in Open Court Saith that Hubert Pattee did Say William Turners Witnesses whech were George Busse and james Veatch were fore-Sworn to the pitt of Hell and further Saith not."
Signum
Robert Kingsburry William Turner affirmeth the Very Same, and farther not
Signum
William T.Turner It is probable that William Turner knew Hubert Petty previously to bringing him to America. William Turner's family , along with a Thomas Turner was the branch of early settlers who originated from Hampshire England, and William's family settled in the sout portion f Maryland that became prominent. (Ref: (unsubstantiated: Elise Greenup Jordan, "Early Families of Southern Maryland, Vol 7," Westminister, MD: Wiillow Bend Books 1990) 160. William Turner Sr., died leaving a will in 1663., dated 11 June 1663 and probated 11 June 1663. He named his children: William (eldest son), Edward, Richard, and Jon. Son in law Stephen Clifton as co-executor with son William Turner. Grandson, William Clifton was also given lands and property. (Ref. Raymond B. Clark, Jr. and Sarah Seth Clark, Calvert Co., Mld Wills, 1654-1700 (St Michaels, MD 1974) 20, 72. A Year later, the will fo Dr. Stephen Clifton (Chirgion (sic)) of Calvert Co., Mld was probated. It was dated 24 Dec 1664, and probated three weeks later on 16 Jan 1664/5. He named his wife Jone, and son William Clifton. He appointed his brother Wm. Turner as an executor (it said overseer). This family died out. Wm Clifton was dead before 1679 , when his uncle William Turner petitioned the court for the 300 acres due to his sister's son William, who was deceased. Jone Turner was born ? in early 1630's, after her parents arrieved in America, she was not listed as being with her parents when they first arrived. Her husband, was listed as a surgeon as early as 1659, so her had an education as such.
------------------------------------------------ Hubert arrived in Maryland in 1650 with the above, William Turner. He was apparently single at that time. He went to Virginia after his indentureship ended after 1654, and worked as an overseer in Norfolk County, VA. Hubert appeared in Norfolk, Virginia in 1660, at which time he ws mentioned as an overseeer of an estate. We do not know at this point if he associated with other people from the old country, nor do we know if he had other children except for Thomas Patty (Petty). Hubert did not read or write, which can explain the different manners in which his name was spelled, as most documents were penned by a clerk or someone else, spelling it as it sounded.
Then he appeared in Lancaster County, Virginia, in 1666 when he and Rebecca were buying land from Abraham Bush. It was here in Lancaster that he had funds and goods for his own estate, which he kept until his death. What happened to Faith (2nd wife)? Hubert's will gave her the plantation, but then it was to go to Thomas when he came of age. Did she remarry? She doesn't appear to have gone with Thomas when he moved to Richmond County. Records do not reveal what happened to Faith. We feel Rebecca was the mothr of Thomas.
--------------------------------------------------- "Will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co. Virginia," 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4). Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18). "Virginia Co. Court Orders;" Order Book Abstracts of Lancaster Co. Va. 1666-1669 p81. (It is evident from this source that Martha, wife of Abraham Bush, was the daughter of John Wingate, and apparently his only living heir.) I am further intrigued by Richard Welch as a relative to Rebecca Petty. According to his will, Hubert Petty gave his carpenter tools for the purpose of making "Trayes". My family and I visited the area where Hubert and the Welches lived on Moratico Bay, which was then and is today, a fishing harbor. There were shells fom oysters and other hard shelled fish. A tray may have been a wooden box to catch shell fish in. Whatever it was, the will suggests that Walter Welch was to continue the business. Its just a speculation, by me, Barb McGee, but If Walter Welch were the father of Rebecca, Hubert may have joined his father in law's business. It would be natural then to turn son Thomas over to Walter Welch to be raised in his care, which Hubert's will specifies. And then as John Petty, mentioned in his note, Richard Welch was to get the estate if son Thomas Petty died unmarried. This is most interesting, because there is nothing here to indicate that Faith was going to have a continuing connection to the property. Instead, if Hubert's heirs died off then the business and property stays in the hands of Hubert's apparent business partner. Faith is only considered until the time when Thomas reaches the age of 21. Hubert confirms there is only one child at question here, named or unnamed. He left only enough property to Faith for the support of "two" people. Herself and Thomas Petty.
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Hubert purchased land from Abraham Bush in Lancaster Co., Va. on 13 Sep 1665 "Abstracts of Lancaster Co. 1666-1669 p81." "It appeareing to this Cort.(sic),by the Oathes of Richard Welsh & Rebecca Patey, sworne in Cort., that John Wingate ,late, did by his Last will nuncupative give unto Martha, the Wife of Abraham Bush, his whole Estate, except his funerall charges, a probate whereof is granted unto ye said Abraham Bush. Robert Farrington & Tho: Durannt are ordered to apprize ye sde Estate & to bee(sic) sworne by the nexte justice. The inventrie to be exhibited to ye next court." (as spelled) Richard Welch's (Welsh),Will
Probated 16 Dec 1691
Rappahannock Wills 1656-1692, p. 150:
Resident of Rappahannock Co., Virginia. Names his heirs as wife Margaret Welsh, son Thomas Welsh "in Ireland" and grandchildren Richard Welsh and Thomas Welsh (sons of Walter), and Walter Welsh (son of Thomas). Also will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co., 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4). Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18). Neither Rebecca Petty nor Faith Petty appear to be close relations to either of these men, so Welch must be a relative of Hubert . ------------------------------
Hubert Patey/Petty is the earliest Petty in Virginia on record. He first appears in Virginia's Lancaster County on Nov. 30, 1665, when he purchased 150 acres of land from Abraham Bush. Hubert was married twice; first to Rebecca ... and secondly to Faith. Hubert Patey died in the spring of 16S7, in Lancaster County.
(For additional information on Hubert Patey and his family, see The Petty Papers, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 22-26.) Petty papers are available from "Barb McGee"; Editor. The children of Hubert Patey/Petty and Rebecca were:
A. "Thomas Patey/Petty/Patty" (names spelled in documents in different way, but that was probably because others wrote it in documents, and so it was not consistant) was married about 1699/1700 in Richmond Co., VA to Catherine Garton, a daughter of John and Martha Garton. Thomas (who went by both Patty and Petty during his lifetime) remained in Richmond County for 35 years before moving westward with his family to Spotsylvania County and later into Orange County, Virginia, where he stayed until his death in the spring of 1750. He and his wife left six sons and three daughters. The descendanats of this family are found in nearly every state and make up what we believe are the largest of the Petty families in America.13Charles E. Askew, William Turner Son in law:history, letter, 8 Jul 2003.
Origin of William Turner who brought Hubert Petty to America may reveal at some time information about where the Petty's and Turners met in order to facilitate Huberts transportation to the colonies:.14Historical Notes:.
Hubert had two wives that we know of... Rebecca who is named in a deed in about 1666 in Lancaster County, and Faith whom he named in his will in 1688. Thomas was born between those two dates. We don't know when Rebecca died and when Faith became Hubert's wife. But Thomas Petty named his first daughter Rebecca and never named a daughter Faith. Nor did any of Thomas' children name a daughter Faith, nor did any of his grandchildren use that name. But Rebecca is a name handed down in the family. He arrieved in Maryland and is identified in William Turners Application for a headright grant on 7 Jun 1654/55. Ref: Patents Series of the Maryland land Office, Liber 3 ( transcript of old Dibers A & B) page 323 (FHL # 013,064) William Turner Demandeth three hunred acres of Land for Transporting himself, his wife , William, Edward and John Turner his sons, ans Hebart Pitty (sic), his servant into this province since June 1652. The earliest lawsuit we have for him is a lawsuit from him, Hubert Patey (sic) against John Wakefield in the Provincial Court of Maryland on Apr. 11, 1654. (Ref. Wm Hand Browne, ed., Archives of Mld, Judicial and Testamentary Business of the Provincial Court 1649/50-1657, (Baltimore: Maryland Hisorical Society, 1891) 368-369: FHL #008298. We don't know the nature of the case since Hubert didn't go to court and the cour dismissed the case & fining Patey 20 # of tobacco to Thomas Connery, who came to the court to tesify for Patey, and court costs. This took place when he was serving William Turner and only 2 years after he came to Maryland. He brought several suits after settling in Lancaster Co., Va. State Papers of Maryland
Hubert first landed as an indentured slave: See following information
Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
about Hebart Pitty
Name: Hebart Pitty
Year: 1652
Place: Maryland
Source Publication Code: 2524.55
Primary Immigrant: Pitty, Hebart
Annotation: Date and port of arrival. Extracted from Maryland Land
Office records of patents and warrants. Reference to original record
or transcript and microfilm number are also provided. Other historical
and genealogical information may also be provided. The first
Source Bibliography: GIBB, CARSON. A Supplement to The Early Settlers
of Maryland. Annapolis, MD: Maryland State Archives, 1997. 248p.
Page: 175
Calvert County, Maryland Court Minuites
Vol 41
Hubert finished his 7 year apprientice in Maryland.
(You will note that though he came over as an indentured servant, he seemed to have his own piece of ground that he raised crops on.) This land probably originally belonged to Mr Turner. William Turner asked him to stay on for another year, but he "Backed off" so he could go his own way. . He was brought into Court by William Turner. Hubert called his witnesses liers, so they countersued him for slander. He was to give them 500# of tobacco, or appoligize.He was then released & he took off.
"William Turner affirmeth the Very Same, and farther not."
Signum
William T.Turner LDS book: 975.2 B2lm V10
Maryland Court and Testamentary Business , 1654
Liber B: :Page 368: (original p. 579 :dated, 1656/7)
John Wakefield appointeth Robert Richins, his Attorney in the Couse wherein he is arrested at the Suit of Hubart Paty (sic) . Check 469
Page 369
Hubert Paty (Plte And Wakefield Def’t)
"The plte is Nonsuited for want of prosecution and is ordered to pay 20# to the defend’t for his trouble in attending this Court with Court Charges."Upon the Moton of Thomas Connery being Summond for Witness on the behalf of Hubert Paty against John Wakefield, attending two days and Paty not appearing (appear). It is ordered that Connery be allowed by Patty(sic) 40# of Tobacco for his trouble and Charge therin. John Wakefield appointeth Robert Richins, his Attorney in the Couse wherein he is arrested at the Suit of Hubart Paty (sic) . Check 469 Page 479: Liber B. # 3
“ James Veitch sworn and Examined in open Court Saith that in a Bargain made betwixt William Turner and Hubert Pattee, that Hubert Patee did bargain with the said William Turner to Live with him this present yeare, and that the Said Hubert Patty was to allow him the Said Turner 2 Shares and a half provided the Said Turner should get a now hand, and the Said Pattee was to lay in 4 barrells of Corne and Cowes-milk and more if he had it and to find Soap and William Turner his washing. George Bussey affirmeth the Same.
James Veitche ; Signum GeorgeXBussey. Page 481: Liber B. No 3
Court 10 Mar 1656/7
(Original page 244)
Page 481: (original p.244 Liber. B. No 3 :dated, 1656/7): Probably October
“ Whereas Hubert Patee (sic) was arrested to this Court by George Bussey and James Veach for having Notoriously Slander’d them in their reputations, in Saying the Said Bussey and Veatch, had worsworne thimselves to the Pit of hell, and the Said Bussey and Veatch having proved theire complaint, The court doth order that the Said Hubert Pattee Shall Stand Committed, untill he the Said Patee, shall in the face of the Court ask the Parties Greived forgiveness and to pay 500# of Tobacco to the publick use and put in Securitie for his good Behavior and pay the Cost of Suit. Liber B. No., 3 page 483 (Original p. 246);Oct, 1656/7
Will: Battin Plf’t} {Walter Carre deft }
:Robert Kingsberry Sworn and Examined in Open Court Saith that Hubert Pattee did Say William Turners Witnesses whech were George Busse and james Veatch were fore-Sworn to the pitt of Hell and further Saith not."
Signum
Robert Kingsburry William Turner affirmeth the Very Same, and farther not
Signum
William T.Turner It is probable that William Turner knew Hubert Petty previously to bringing him to America. William Turner's family , along with a Thomas Turner was the branch of early settlers who originated from Hampshire England, and William's family settled in the sout portion f Maryland that became prominent. (Ref: (unsubstantiated: Elise Greenup Jordan, "Early Families of Southern Maryland, Vol 7," Westminister, MD: Wiillow Bend Books 1990) 160. William Turner Sr., died leaving a will in 1663., dated 11 June 1663 and probated 11 June 1663. He named his children: William (eldest son), Edward, Richard, and Jon. Son in law Stephen Clifton as co-executor with son William Turner. Grandson, William Clifton was also given lands and property. (Ref. Raymond B. Clark, Jr. and Sarah Seth Clark, Calvert Co., Mld Wills, 1654-1700 (St Michaels, MD 1974) 20, 72. A Year later, the will fo Dr. Stephen Clifton (Chirgion (sic)) of Calvert Co., Mld was probated. It was dated 24 Dec 1664, and probated three weeks later on 16 Jan 1664/5. He named his wife Jone, and son William Clifton. He appointed his brother Wm. Turner as an executor (it said overseer). This family died out. Wm Clifton was dead before 1679 , when his uncle William Turner petitioned the court for the 300 acres due to his sister's son William, who was deceased. Jone Turner was born ? in early 1630's, after her parents arrieved in America, she was not listed as being with her parents when they first arrived. Her husband, was listed as a surgeon as early as 1659, so her had an education as such.
------------------------------------------------ Hubert arrived in Maryland in 1650 with the above, William Turner. He was apparently single at that time. He went to Virginia after his indentureship ended after 1654, and worked as an overseer in Norfolk County, VA. Hubert appeared in Norfolk, Virginia in 1660, at which time he ws mentioned as an overseeer of an estate. We do not know at this point if he associated with other people from the old country, nor do we know if he had other children except for Thomas Patty (Petty). Hubert did not read or write, which can explain the different manners in which his name was spelled, as most documents were penned by a clerk or someone else, spelling it as it sounded.
Then he appeared in Lancaster County, Virginia, in 1666 when he and Rebecca were buying land from Abraham Bush. It was here in Lancaster that he had funds and goods for his own estate, which he kept until his death. What happened to Faith (2nd wife)? Hubert's will gave her the plantation, but then it was to go to Thomas when he came of age. Did she remarry? She doesn't appear to have gone with Thomas when he moved to Richmond County. Records do not reveal what happened to Faith. We feel Rebecca was the mothr of Thomas.
--------------------------------------------------- "Will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co. Virginia," 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4). Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18). "Virginia Co. Court Orders;" Order Book Abstracts of Lancaster Co. Va. 1666-1669 p81. (It is evident from this source that Martha, wife of Abraham Bush, was the daughter of John Wingate, and apparently his only living heir.) I am further intrigued by Richard Welch as a relative to Rebecca Petty. According to his will, Hubert Petty gave his carpenter tools for the purpose of making "Trayes". My family and I visited the area where Hubert and the Welches lived on Moratico Bay, which was then and is today, a fishing harbor. There were shells fom oysters and other hard shelled fish. A tray may have been a wooden box to catch shell fish in. Whatever it was, the will suggests that Walter Welch was to continue the business. Its just a speculation, by me, Barb McGee, but If Walter Welch were the father of Rebecca, Hubert may have joined his father in law's business. It would be natural then to turn son Thomas over to Walter Welch to be raised in his care, which Hubert's will specifies. And then as John Petty, mentioned in his note, Richard Welch was to get the estate if son Thomas Petty died unmarried. This is most interesting, because there is nothing here to indicate that Faith was going to have a continuing connection to the property. Instead, if Hubert's heirs died off then the business and property stays in the hands of Hubert's apparent business partner. Faith is only considered until the time when Thomas reaches the age of 21. Hubert confirms there is only one child at question here, named or unnamed. He left only enough property to Faith for the support of "two" people. Herself and Thomas Petty.
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Hubert purchased land from Abraham Bush in Lancaster Co., Va. on 13 Sep 1665 "Abstracts of Lancaster Co. 1666-1669 p81." "It appeareing to this Cort.(sic),by the Oathes of Richard Welsh & Rebecca Patey, sworne in Cort., that John Wingate ,late, did by his Last will nuncupative give unto Martha, the Wife of Abraham Bush, his whole Estate, except his funerall charges, a probate whereof is granted unto ye said Abraham Bush. Robert Farrington & Tho: Durannt are ordered to apprize ye sde Estate & to bee(sic) sworne by the nexte justice. The inventrie to be exhibited to ye next court." (as spelled) Richard Welch's (Welsh),Will
Probated 16 Dec 1691
Rappahannock Wills 1656-1692, p. 150:
Resident of Rappahannock Co., Virginia. Names his heirs as wife Margaret Welsh, son Thomas Welsh "in Ireland" and grandchildren Richard Welsh and Thomas Welsh (sons of Walter), and Walter Welsh (son of Thomas). Also will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co., 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4). Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18). Neither Rebecca Petty nor Faith Petty appear to be close relations to either of these men, so Welch must be a relative of Hubert . ------------------------------
Hubert Patey/Petty is the earliest Petty in Virginia on record. He first appears in Virginia's Lancaster County on Nov. 30, 1665, when he purchased 150 acres of land from Abraham Bush. Hubert was married twice; first to Rebecca ... and secondly to Faith. Hubert Patey died in the spring of 16S7, in Lancaster County.
(For additional information on Hubert Patey and his family, see The Petty Papers, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 22-26.) Petty papers are available from "Barb McGee"; Editor. The children of Hubert Patey/Petty and Rebecca were:
A. "Thomas Patey/Petty/Patty" (names spelled in documents in different way, but that was probably because others wrote it in documents, and so it was not consistant) was married about 1699/1700 in Richmond Co., VA to Catherine Garton, a daughter of John and Martha Garton. Thomas (who went by both Patty and Petty during his lifetime) remained in Richmond County for 35 years before moving westward with his family to Spotsylvania County and later into Orange County, Virginia, where he stayed until his death in the spring of 1750. He and his wife left six sons and three daughters. The descendanats of this family are found in nearly every state and make up what we believe are the largest of the Petty families in America.15Will.
Page 16:
"Lancaster County, Virginia Cort Orders film 32141 no 3 1686-1696 (Old # 731 part 2)
Ata Court Helde for the County of Lancaster. June the 8th ano: Dom. 1685 at ye Court house there. The probate of the Last will and Testamt. of Hubert Paty is granted unto Walter Welch the Execr. of the sd Patty's according to the Tenn le: of hte said will. Henry Stoneham, Randolph Miller, John hill, and Robert Young are ordered to appriaise the sd estate to be sworn by the next Justice an Inventory thereof to be exhibited to the next Court. (No inventory was filed with the records.) Page 113 Item: I doe order and appoint that if my Sonne Thomas shall die witheout Issue of his own Bdy that then Ye said estate shall Come and fall into Richard Welshe the soone of Walter Welch all my Carpenter tooles and other tooles for making of trayes that belongs to me... Page 114: Item Idoe order and appoint theat the said Walter Welch take my Sonne Thomas to him after my decease and what things Belongs to him in the house & Elsewhere... and to bee my Execr to see this my will and testam't preformed in Wittnesse wherof I have herunto put my hand Seal this 17th day of March 1686/7 Hubert Paty & sig y'e Seal
Signed and sealed in-
Presence of us-
William Grimes
Ann Campbell & sig.
Ann Bush & sig
Olive Grymes & sig. Probate fuit Humei Testam in Car Conit, Lancas'r or ano die Junee a, Dom 1687 (8th) & ...dam Gaist Grimes, Anna Campbell, Anna Bush Jura in CuU Record denn die Sequen'r Peter Jamess Richmond Co., Virginia Court Order Book # 2 1695-1699 (old LDS} # 7995
pt 3, page 509: At A court held for Richmond County this second day of Nov. Ano 1699 Petty vs Petty's Exon. Reference si granted between Thomas Petty Plt. and Dennis Commeron and Jane his wife, Exon of Walter Welch, Exor of Hubert Petty till next Court J6 Richmond Co., Virginia Court order Book # 3 1699-1704 LDS # 8001 pt 1 Page 24: Att a Court held for Richmond county the 3rd of April,1700) Judgement is granted to Thomas Petty against the Estate of Hubert Petty dec'd in the hands of Dennis Commeron and Jane his wife, EcecutorX of Walter Welsh Executor of Hubert Petty dec'd for the present delivery of Foure Cowes & their increasses since the said Thomas came of age, to be pd. 10th cost of suit al's Ex: From w't judgm't the said Dennis appeals to his Excellency and Momme'll fro a ...hearing on the 6th day of the next Genr'l l Court. This day John Rankin & dennis Comeron did acknowledge themselves indebted unto his Maj'ties Justice for the said County in the Just sum of foure thousand pounds of good Tobacco in Cash: To be paid in case the said Dennis shall not prosecute the appeal by him made form and order of this County cour granted against him unto Tho. Petty."16Will, Posting #2140 on Bush forum, 1666/1669.
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"Lancaster County, Virginia Cort Orders film 32141 no 3 1686-1696 (Old # 731 part 2)
Ata Court Helde for the County of Lancaster. June the 8th ano: Dom. 1685 at ye Court house there. The probate of the Last will and Testamt. of Hubert Paty is granted unto Walter Welch the Execr. of the sd Patty's according to the Tenn le: of hte said will. Henry Stoneham, Randolph Miller, John hill, and Robert Young are ordered to appriaise the sd estate to be sworn by the next Justice an Inventory thereof to be exhibited to the next Court. (No inventory was filed with the records.) Page 113 Item: I doe order and appoint that if my Sonne Thomas shall die witheout Issue of his own Bdy that then Ye said estate shall Come and fall into Richard Welshe the soone of Walter Welch all my Carpenter tooles and other tooles for making of trayes that belongs to me... Page 114: Item Idoe order and appoint theat the said Walter Welch take my Sonne Thomas to him after my decease and what things Belongs to him in the house & Elsewhere... and to bee my Execr to see this my will and testam't preformed in Wittnesse wherof I have herunto put my hand Seal this 17th day of March 1686/7 Hubert Paty & sig y'e Seal
Signed and sealed in-
Presence of us-
William Grimes
Ann Campbell & sig.
Ann Bush & sig
Olive Grymes & sig. Probate fuit Humei Testam in Car Conit, Lancas'r or ano die Junee a, Dom 1687 (8th) & ...dam Gaist Grimes, Anna Campbell, Anna Bush Jura in CuU Record denn die Sequen'r Peter Jamess Richmond Co., Virginia Court Order Book # 2 1695-1699 (old LDS} # 7995
pt 3, page 509: At A court held for Richmond County this second day of Nov. Ano 1699 Petty vs Petty's Exon. Reference si granted between Thomas Petty Plt. and Dennis Commeron and Jane his wife, Exon of Walter Welch, Exor of Hubert Petty till next Court J6 Richmond Co., Virginia Court order Book # 3 1699-1704 LDS # 8001 pt 1 Page 24: Att a Court held for Richmond county the 3rd of April,1700) Judgement is granted to Thomas Petty against the Estate of Hubert Petty dec'd in the hands of Dennis Commeron and Jane his wife, EcecutorX of Walter Welsh Executor of Hubert Petty dec'd for the present delivery of Foure Cowes & their increasses since the said Thomas came of age, to be pd. 10th cost of suit al's Ex: From w't judgm't the said Dennis appeals to his Excellency and Momme'll fro a ...hearing on the 6th day of the next Genr'l l Court. This day John Rankin & dennis Comeron did acknowledge themselves indebted unto his Maj'ties Justice for the said County in the Just sum of foure thousand pounds of good Tobacco in Cash: To be paid in case the said Dennis shall not prosecute the appeal by him made form and order of this County cour granted against him unto Tho. Petty."
Here is some additional information, that probably needs to be attached to the above. My original source for this information comes from posting #2140, on the Bush Forum. Source: Abstracts of Lancaster County, Virginia Court Order Book (1666-1669) page #81. "It appeareing to this Cort., by the Oathes of Richard Welsh & Rebecca Patey, sworne in Cort., that John Wingate ,late, did by his Last will nuncupative give unto Martha, the Wife of Abraham Bush, his whole Estate, escept his funerall charges, a probate whereof is granted unto ye said Abraham Bush. Robert Farrington & Tho: Durannt are ordered to apprize ye sde Estate & to bee sworne by the nexte justice. The inventrie to be exhibited to ye next cort."
Witnesses wre: William and Olive Grymes, Ann Bush and Ann Campbell Note: by John Petty - Abraham Bush was born June 2, 1622 in London, England. Was there a kinship between the Welsh, Patey, and Bush families? Another interesting note: Richard Welch (Welsh), will probated 16 Dec 1691. (Rappahannock Wills 1656-1692, p. 150).Resident of Rappahannock Co., Virginia. Names his heirs as wife Margaret Welsh, son Thomas Welsh "in Ireland" and grandchildren Richard Welsh and Thomas Welsh (sons of Walter), and Walter Welsh (son of Thomas).
Also will of Walter Welch, Proved in Rappahannock Co., 6 Nov 1689 (Rappahannock Wills p. 143-4).
Names heirs as wife Jane Welch, and sons Richard Welch and Thomas Welch (both under age 18).
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 5 #1 pg 20.
Quaker
will dated 10 Oct 1758 pr. 8 May 1759
family of Union Co., SC and possibly Indiana.2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #2 pg 113 (FGR), 120.
in Halifax Co., VA in 1753
were Quakers, see GS film #7573 pt 6 Vol O pg 58-59 will
will dated 10 Dec 1758, w.p. 8 May 1759
surname spelled PATTY OR PATTEY.3Steven A Baker.
will recorded May 8, 1779 naming his three sons.4Will, Halifax Co., Virginia (Vol. O page 58 &59 ) 1752-1772; LDS film 7573 pt 6, 8 May 1759.
Names wife: Sarah
Executors: William Nix and Thomas Doss.
Executrix wife,and with James Dillard, and John Ward as her Sureties entered bond .
PP 67 &68:
May 21 1759 appraisal of goods;
Says he was of the County of Halifax, Appointed his wife Sarah as his sule Executor during her widowhood. In case of her marriage then his son Jessie Patty, to become the executor:
Names his two sons; James and Charles said he had two daughters, whom he doesn't name. Will dated: 10 December 1758.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 5 #1 pg 20; Vol 9 #2 pg 113, 120.
moved to Ohio in 1806, may have died in Indiana.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 5 #1 pg 20.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 5 #1 pg 20.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 9 #2 pg 120, 113.
2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 5 #1 pg 20.