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From: "Johnita P. Malone" <>
Subject: More Rhea Data
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 00:32:19 -0800

Here is some more of the Rhea/Wray/Ray/Rae data that I have collected:

29 Apr 1738. Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Estate Accounts and
Inventories, 1730-1800, by Lyndon H. Hart, III, 1983, pg 25. Page 142:
Francis Ray of Southwark Parish, Surry. Will. Date: 29 Apr 1738. Rec.:
19 Mar 1739. William Rawlings, next of kin, granted administration; the
widow refused. Son: William (not 18). Wife: Affiah. Child in esse.
Witnesses: William Cooper, Francis Ray and Benjamin Reeks. Surry Co.,
VA., Deeds and Wills, 1738-1754, page 142. Will of Francis Ray of
Southwark Parish. Heirs: son, William, 50 acres of land where I now
live on north side of blackwater but the use to wife, Affiah, during
widowhood or after marriage if she lives on it til son, William, comes of
age;otherwise to be rented and produce to son, William. Also one
buckanear gun to son, William. To unborn child if a son, a set of iron
wedges containing 3 wedges marked FR but if child is a girl then the
wedges to go to son, William. Remaining estate to be equally divided
between wife and 2 children and 2 children should go free at 18 years.
Executrix, wife, Affiah. Signed Fra. (FR) Ray (sealed with a wafer(?)).
Wits., Wm. Cooper, Fra. Ray, Benjn Reeks. Probated on 19 Mar 1739. The
within mentioned will of Francis Ray deceased was presented in Court by
William Rawlings next of kin to the said deceased (the Executrix within
named having refused the Executorship) who made Oath thereto & gave Bond
with Security according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Francis
Ray & William Cooper. Witnesses thereto the same is ordered to be
recorded & is recorded by John Allen Co. Cura.

26 Mar 1740. Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Estate Accounts and
Inventories, 1730-1800, by Lyndon H. Hart, III, 1983, pg 25. Page 208:
Francis Ray. Inventory. Date: 26 Mar 1740. Rec.: 16 Jul 1740. William
Rawlings, Administrator. Benjamin Reeks, John Justise and Thomas
Bedingfeld, Appraisers.

9 Jun 1741. Stafford County, VA., Will Book Liber M, 1729-1748, Reel 6,
pg. 312. Inventory and Appraisement of Estate of James Rea. Apparisers:
Honson Hood, William Bunbury, and Thos Bunbury.

21 Apr 1742. Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Estate Accounts and
Inventories, 1730-1800, by Lyndon H. Hart, III, 1983, pg 29. Page 399:
William Wray. Account Current. Date: ------. Rec.: 21 Apr 1742.
Martha Ray, Executrix. John Mason, Jr. and Robert Jones, Jr., Auditors.

30 Jul 1742. Francis Wray. Brunswick Co., VA. 167 acres on the branch
of Stoney Creek. Patents 23, 1741-43, pg 413.

12 Jan 1747. William Ray. Amelia Co., VA. 133 acres on the south side
of Appamattox River. Patents 26, 1747-48, pg 150.

25 Nov 1747. Virginia County Court Records, Deed & Will Abstracts of
Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1752, Albemarle County Deeds & Wills No.
1, May 1748 - 21 September 1752, edited & published by Ruth & Sam
Sparacie, 1990, pgs 46-47. pp 109-111. This indenture made the xxvii
day of November in the Twenty first year of the Reign of our sovereign
Lord George the second &c. and in year of our Lord One thousand seven
hundred and Forty seven Between John Chiswell of Hanover County Gent. of
one part and Forgus Rea of County of Albemarle of other part. Witnesseth
that John Chiswell for sum of Twelve pounds Ten Shillings current money
of Virginia paid hath granted unto Fargus Reay a certain parcel of land
lying on both sides Rockfish River in County of Albemarle containing Two
hundred and thirty seven acres being part of a greater tract granted by
order of Counsill to said John Chiswell and by him sold to Fargus Reay
his heirs contained in these following bounds Begining at pointers in
James Martins lines thence North East, thence North West to a red Oak
sapling, thence South West to a Hickory saplin, thence South West to a
white Oak, thence North East to the place where it first began Together
with all woods ways waters and all other profits belonging To have and to
hold to the only proper use and behoof of sd Fargus Rea his heirs and
assigns forever. In Witness whereof the parties have set their hands and
seals. Signed Jno. Chiswell. Wits: David Martin, James Armor, Daniel
Lattemor. Albemarle County May Court MDCCXLVIII. This Deed with the
Receipt was presented in Court and proved by the oath of James Armor one
of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be continued for further proof.
Albemarle Sct. Jun Court 1749. This Deed with the Receipt was further
proved by the oath of David Martin one of the Witnesses thereto & ordered
to be continued for further proof. Albemarle August Court 1749. John
Chiswell Gent. presented in Court and acknowledged this Deed with the
Receipt to Furgas Rea and the same was ordered to be recorded. Test John
Fleming D. Cl Cur. (NOTE: Although this last section does not appear to
be part of this deed, it seems to be attached to it for some reason.)
Albemarle August Court 1749. This Deed with the livery of seizin and
Receipt from Alexander Trent to John Cocke was presented in Court, proved
by the Oaths of Thomas Turpin and Hugh Magarrough witnesses thereto, and
ordered to be continued for further proof. Albemarle November Court
1749. This Deed was further proved by the Oath of Matthias Ayres witness
thereto and ordered to be recorded.

4 Apr 1748. Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Estate Accounts and
Inventories, 1730-1800, by Lyndon H. Hart, III, 1983, pg 41. Page 577:
Nicholas Cocke of Surry. Will. Date: 4 Apr 1748. Rec.: 19 Apr 1748.
William Cocke, Executor. sons: William and John. Daughters: Frances
Simmons, Ann Woddrop; Elizabeth, Martha and Catherine Cocke; Elizabeth
Woddrop. Friend: Col. Thomas Cocke. Witnesses: James Rae, Howell
Briggs, Joseph Munford and Robert S. Woobank.

__ Jun 1748. Will Book 1, Amelia County, Virginia, Wills 1735-1761,
Bonds 1735-1754, abstracted and compiled by Gibson Jefferson
McConnaughey, pg 10. 49. Cabaness, George. Est. settlement 1744-1746.
Ret. June court 1748 by Thomas Anderson, Matthew Cabanis, approved and
settled by William Watson, Charles Irby. Names mentioned in settlement:
Alexander Gray, Samuel Tarry, Frederick Ford, William Hardcastle, Mr.
Read, James Hudson, Colo. Robert Bolling, Thomas Taylor, Mr. George
Currie, John Taylor, Jonathan Mote, John Banister, Mary Willis, William
Hulme, Timothy Murrell, Henry Roberson, John More, James Anderson, Sr.,
Edmund Booker, Richard Whitton, George Bagley, Samuel Jordan, John
Crenshaw, Thomas Ellis, Mr. Farquhard Grant, William Stoa (sic), Capt.
Francis Eppes, Abraham Green, John Ragsdale, Joseph Grigg, Edward
Roberson, Henry Roberson, John Flyn, Edward Thweat, Mr. Currie, John
Mitchell, Frederick Ford, Matthew Cabaness, Leonard Ray, Thomas Anderson,
William Stoe, (sic) Arthur Leach, Richard Dennis, William Hardcastle, Mr.
James Clarke.

6 Nov 1748. Amelia County, Virginia, Will Book 2X. pg 153. Will of John
Ray. Probated 28 Aug 1766. Heirs: Son, John Ray - 125 acres part of a
242 acre tract purchased from Joel Meador that part whereon John Ray now
lives to be laid off convenient to his plantation on Brumfield’s line as
agreeable to his plantation as can be (not interupting my dwelling place
whereon I now live; Son, James Ray - the remaining part of the same tract
and the part where on I now live; James and John Ray are not to disturb
nor interrupt wife Dorothy Ray from dwelling peaceably on my plantation
whereon I now live; Son, William Ray - 154 acres purchased of William
Eckols joining Meador’s Line, Jurden’s line, Davison’s line and Seay’s
line; Son, James Ray - gun and carpendar tools; Wife, Dorothy Ray - all
my personal estate during widowhood and after her marriage or decease to
daughters, Mary Ray and Elizabeth Ray who are also to have a feather bed
with the furniture thereunto belonging; remainder to wife to dispose of
among my children as she thinks fit. Signed John Ray (his mark). Wits.,
Thomas Watkins, John Watkins, and William Hall.

11 May 1749. Virginia County Court Records, Deed & Will Abstracts of
Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1752, Albemarle County Deeds & Wills No.
1, May 1748 - 21 September 1752, edited & published by Ruth & Sam
Sparacie, 1990, pgs 38-39. pp. 65-67. This indenture made this Eleventh
day of May in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Forty nine
Between Fergus Rea of Parish of St. Anns & County of Albemarle of one
part and Alexander Henderson of County of Augusta of other part
Witnesseth that Fergus Rea for sum of Sixty pounds current money of
Virginia hath sold unto Alexander Henderson his heirs one certain parcel
of land being on both side of the River Rockfish in Parish of Saint Anns
in Albemarle County the same containing Two hundred & thirty seven acres
being part of a great tract of land granted to John Chiswell of Hanover
County Gent. and by him sold to Fergus Rea of County of Albemarle &
bounded beginning at a red Oak thence North West to a red Oak saplin
thence South West to a Hicory saplin thence South to a white Oak thence
North East to the beginning all houses orchards gardens & profits to same
beloning To have and to hold to said Alexander Henderson his heirs and
assigns forever. In Witness whereof Fergus Rea hath set his hand and
seal this Eleventh day of May MDCCXLIX 1749. Signed Fergus Rea.
Albemarle Sct. May Court MDCCXLIX. This Deed was presented into Court
and by Fergus Rea acknowledged to be his act & deed and on motion of said
Henderson ordered to be recorded. Elizabeth, Wife of the said Fergus
Rea, having been first privately examined relinquished her Right of dower
to the granted lands and premises.

13 Nov 1749. Virginia County Court Records, Deed & Will Abstracts of
Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1752, Albemarle County Deeds & Wills No.
1, May 1748 - 21 September 1752, edited & published by Ruth & Sam
Sparacie, 1990, pgs 49-50. Fergus Ree is a witness to a deed between
Samuel Birk, Jr., planter, of Albemarle, to William Cabell, Gent.,
Planter.

14 Nov 1749. Virginia County Court Records, Deed & Will Abstracts of
Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1752, Albemarle County Deeds & Wills No.
1, May 1748 - 21 September 1752, edited & published by Ruth & Sam
Sparacie, 1990, pg 50. Fergus Ree is a witness to a deed between Samuel
Birk, Jr., Planter of Albemarle to Thomas Wright, Planter.

15 Dec 1749. Moses Ray. Albemarle Co., VA. 400 acres on the south side
of James River. Patents 27, 1748-49, pg 457.

15 Dec 1749. Moses Ray. Albemarle Co., VA. 9 acres being an island in
the Fluvanna River between the plantation of Col Wm. Mayo, deceased, and
Wm. Cabell being the uppermost and largest of Swift Islands. Patents
#27, 1748-49, pg 458.

15 Dec 1749. Moses Ray. Albemarle Co., VA. 343 acres on both side of
Gilbert’s Creek of the Fluvanna. Patents 27, 1748-49, pg 459.

15 Dec 1749. Moses Ray. Albemarle Co., VA. 400 acres on both sides of
Rock Island Creek of the Fluvanna. Patents 27, 1748-49, pg 461.

12 Nov 1751. Virginia County Court Records, Deed & Will Abstracts of
Albemarle County, Virginia, 1748-1752, Albemarle County Deeds & Wills No.
1, May 1748 - 21 September 1752, edited & published by Ruth & Sam
Sparacie, 1990, pgs 123-124. pp. 390-391. This indenture made the
twelfth day of Novr. One thousand seven hundred & Fifty one Between Moses
Ray of Parish of St. Anns & County of Albemarle of one part & John
Goodwin of the same County and Parish of other part Witnesseth that Moses
Ray for sum of Ten pounds current money to him paid hath sold unto John
Goodwin & his heirs one certain parcel of land containing Four hundred
acres the said parcel was granted unto Moses Ray by Patent bearing date
the Fifteen day of December One thousand seven hundred & Forty nine being
in County of Albemarle on South side of Fluvanna River & bounded
beginning at a red Oak saplin near a branch of Rock Island Creek, thence
South West crossing the Creek to pointers, thence South East crossing a
branch to pointers, thence North West crossing the Creek to the beginning
with all woods waters & all other appurtenances belonging; To have and to
hold unto John Goodwin his heirs & assigns forever. In Witness whereof
Moses Ray hath set his hand and seal. Signed Moses (M) Ray. Wits: John
Peter, Richard Peter, John Goodwin Junr. At a Court held for Albemarle
County the 12th day of November 1751 Moses Ray one of the parties thereto
& ordered to be recorded. Elizabeth the Wife of said Moses personally
appeared in Court & being first privily examined relinquished her right
of Dower to the Estate.
(NOTE: A John Bolling is mentioned in the Deed just previous to this
deed.)

12 Jul 1750. John Wray. Brunswick Co., VA. 377 acres on both side of
the Great Creek. Patents 30, 1750-52, pg 165.

16 Nov 1752. William Ray. Amelia Co., VA. Land on Saylor’s Creek and
Dawson’s Creek. Patents __, pg ___.

19 Apr 1755. Augusta County, VA., Probate Records, Bk ___, page 107. An
inventory of the goods and chattels of David Ray. Appraisers are James
McCown(?), Samuel Mayo, and Robert Bell.

10 Sep 1755. Moses Ray. Albemarle Co., VA. 400 acres on the north side
of the Fluvanna River. Patents 31, 1751-56, pg 707.

10 Sep 1755. Moses Ray. Amelia Co., VA. 204 acres on the south side of
Appamattox River. Patents 31, 1751-56, pg 601.

19 May 1757. Moses Ray. Albemarle Co., VA. 137 acres on Bear Creek in
the Rich Cove on the north side of Rockfish River. Patents 33, 1756-61,
pg 360.

26 Sep 1760. James Wray. Lunenburg Co., VA. 135 acres on the upper
side of the Little Creek below Stoney Creek adjoining John Parker’s
lines. Patents 33, pg 928.

25 Sep 1762. William Wray. Brunswick Co., VA. 154 acres adjoining land
of Yarbrough and Dun. Patents 35, 1762-64, pg 6.

7 Mar 1763. Amherst Co., VA., Will Book 1, pgs 14-16. Bond of Elizabeth
Rea, Ambrose Jones, and Gilbert Hays for the sum of 300 pounds.
Elizabeth Rea is the administratrix of the estate of Fargus Rea,
deceased. Signed Eliz. Rea (her mark), Ambrose Jones, and Gilbert Hay.

2 May 1763. Amherst Co., VA., Estate Book 1, pgs 18-19. Inventory of
Fergus Ray’s Personal Estate. Inventory taken by Philip Davis, James
Jones, and Henry Franklyn on 22 Apr 1763. Recorded in Court on 2 May
1763.

14 Aug 1764. Amherst County Probate Records, Will Book 1, pgs 49-55.
Will of John Ray. Heirs: sons, James and William - land lying on Pedlar
River adjoining James Smith’s Line containing 125 acres and also an entry
of 100 acres adjoining the said land to be equally divided between them
when son James come to perfect age. Also when wife is safely delivered
of the child she is now with if it be a boy, I order my sons James and
William to pay him the sum of 10 pounds each when he comes of perfect age
in lieu of his part of me land and if it be a girl, I order that they
shall pay unto her the sum of 5 pounds each likewise. Wife and children
to live upon his lands as long as she remains single, but if she marries
she is to have her 1/3 part and the rest divided. Brother, William Ray -
an entry of land containing 100 acres lying on Honey Run (which was
entered by my father, Fergus Ray. I do likewise constitute and appoint
my beloved brothers, William Ray and James Bunting, executors of this my
last will and testament. Signed John Ray. Wits: Richard Whitehall,
Phillip Davis, Charles Tyler. Probated on 5 Nov 1746. Presented by
William Ray and proved by the oaths of Phillip Davis and Richard
Whitehall. Securities: James Brown and Francis Moore. Bond 150 pounds.
Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of John Ray now deceased.
Appraisers: Phillip Davis, James Jones, and James Murry. Inventory and
appraisement returned to Court on 4 Feb 1765. A memorandum of the
remainder of Fergus Ray’s Estate which could not be had when the rest was
appraised. 27 Oct 1764. Philip Davis, Henry Franklin, James Jones. At
a Court continued and held for Amherst County at the Court House the
sixth day of November 1764. This memorandum of part of the estate of
Fergus Ray’s deceased was returned and to be added to the Inventory &
ordered to be recorded. (Note: Appears that John Ray must have been the
executor/administrator of Fergus Ray and had not completed the settlement
prior to his death.)

--
Johnita

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