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John Williams and Ann Whitley

This document is intended to prove the identification of the husband of Elizabeth Ann Whitley who married aJohn Williams in Isle of Wight Va in the 1600s. It provides considerable information about the Whitley family aswell as some John William information. It also provides information indicating that the John Williams whose will was proved in 1692 is likely the father of Richard Williams, who was the father of Joshua Williams, who was thefather of Elisha Williams, all in the direct line of my ancestry. Larry Feldhaus 21 November, 2007.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familyoutline/whitley/whitley/rr01/rr01_001.htm#G1Captain John “Wheatley” WHITLEY.

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Born on 24 Nov 1628 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England. John“Wheatley” died in Isle of Wight, VA on 2 Feb 1669, he was 40. Some event on 24 Nov 1628 in Frodsham,Cheshire, England.

John Whitley is the first of this family that appears in the records of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, when onAugust 9, 1664 he made a

deposition in court saying that he was 36 years of age. Therefore he was borncirca 1628. He is apparently the John Whitley, Sr. whom Thomas Moss appointed overseer of his will datedFebruary 9, 1669 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The will is dated December 14, 1669 and was probated onFebruary 9, 1669/70, and mentioned as follows: “land adjoining John Whitley’s plantation to his son JohnWhitley, to Thomas Richard wearing clothes, to Thomas Ward Jr., pigs, John Whitley rest of the estate. Wits:John Richards, John Giles.” Could John Whitley’s wife Ann have been the daughter or sister of ThomasMoss, for whom Whitley’s son Thomas was named? John Whitley’s [Wheatley according to his will] will wasmade February 2, 1670 and probated on February 9, 1671/2 as follows: “to son John one half of land I live on,the other half at decease of my wife Ann; to son Thomas 200 acres of land I purchased from AnthonyFulgham; to son William 200 acres of land adjoining Wm. Bressie; to daughter Elizabeth one bed; to son inlaw John Williams one shilling; to my grandchild Ann Williams, daughter of John Williams…; rest of myestate to wife Ann. Ann was executrix of the estate. Another interesting note is that “John Wheatley, aged36, Deposition that Thomas Moss paid by order of Peter Spurstoo had bill in hands of James Ennis; 9 Aug1664.” John Whitley died on February 21, 1670 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. His will is there in Book 2,page 105. By his wife Ann [Moss?], who later married William Crocker [according to Minutes of the Council]

Immigration: headright arriving in 1655

will date- Ilse of Wight, VA feb. 2 1671Prob. Will Feb. 9 1671In 1652 when John “Wheatley” was 23, he married Ann MOSS

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,daughter of Thomas MOSS, in Isle of Wight,VA. Born in 1632 in Isle of Wight, VA. Ann died in Isle of Wight, VA on 13 FEB 1670/71, she was 38.

Will February 13, 1670/71Witnessed by John Burch & Robert Hall

They had the following children:1.Elizabeth “Ann” 1654 – 16942.John 1656 – abt 16953.Thomas 1658 – 17154.William 1660 – 1676Family of Captain John “Wheatley” WHITLEY (1)& Ann MOSS2. Elizabeth “Ann” WHITLEY.

Born in 1654 in Isle of Wight, VA.

Elizabeth “Ann” died in Isle of Wight, VA in Apr 1694, she was 40.In 1671 when Elizabeth “Ann” was 17, she first married John WILLIAMS

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, son of Roger WILLIAMS (~1626-1675)& (~1629->1671), in Isle of Wight Co. VA. Born in 1651 in Northumberland, VA.John died in Isle of Wight Co. VAon 9 Mar 1691, he was 40.

The information in red is not correct. Elizabeth “Ann” Whitley married John Wiliams, and he may have been theson of Roger Williams, but he did not die on 9 Mar 1691. His will was dated 7 Feb 1686 and it was proved in May 1687. His legatees were: sons John and Thomas, daughter Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah, to whom he left personality. ToCharles Durham, a heifer. Witnesses were Will Bradshaw and Charles Durham, who would later marry his widow and whose daughter would marry son, John Jr. Wife, Anne Williams, "relict of John Williams," qualified asexecutor.

John's legates were his sons John and Thomas, daughters Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah, to whom he left personality. ToCharles Durham, a heifer. Wits.: Will Bradshaw, Charles Durham, Anne Williams, relict of John Williams, qualifiedas executor on May 2, 1687.

They had the following children:1John 1673 – 17442Ann 1673 – 17693Elizabeth 1674 –4Richard abt 1674 –5Mary abt 1678 –6Jane abt 1681 –7William abt1682 – abt 16918Theophilus abt 1684 – abt 16919Thomas10SarahElizabeth "Ann" second married Charles DURHAM

.Charles is mentioned in son-in-law John Williams, Jr.'s petition to court.3. John WHITLEY Jr .

Born in 1656 in Isle of Wight, VA. John died in Isle of Wight, VA bef 26 Nov 1695, he was 39.Occupation: weaver.

1677, John signed the petition on behalf of William West-Bacon's Rebellion-Cal. papers.In Isle of Wight Will and Deed Book 2, page 178, John Whitley "Account of his estate returned by his widow MaryWhitley, Adm. Among items Tobacco which was given my daughter Olive MacDowell by her father JamesMacDowell. 1695." John Whitley's will is in Book 1, pages 540 and 690. His estate was appraised by John Giles,James Tullaugh, John Clarke on July 11, 1695. He is mentioned several other times in Isle of Wight records: Inthe Will of Thomas Moss, tailor of Isle of Wight, "to son of John Whitley, to Thomas Richards, Thomas Ward Jr.The Executor is John Whitley Jr.. The will was dated December 14, 1669; recorded February 9, 1669 with JohnRichards and John ______ as witnesses. This is from Will Book 2, page 84. Then again John Whitley [Jr.]September 14, 1670, receives 100 acres escheat land formerly granted to John Whitley, Sr. dec[eased]. FromLand Grants 1628-1674. And then again: Estate of George Allen, Appraised by Richard Wilkerson, John Whitleyand John Turner. Pres. by Prudence Allen the widow. Dated February 6, 1679 and recorded April 9, 1680. Willbook 2, page 210. And again, Henry Madden-- Inventory presented by John Whitley. Dated March 30, 1687.Recorded May 2, 1687. Book 2, page 266. Then, Inventory of the estate of John Whitley filed by Mary Whitley May27, 1695. Then June 19, 1695: John Whitley's estate appraised by John Giles, John Tullaugh and John Clarke.and then "Received of Mary Whitley, widow of John Whitley, tobacco for the use of Thomas, John, and WilliamWhitley, orphans of said John. Whitley. November 26, 1695 (signed) Charles BaIn 1687 when John was 31, he married Mary MADDEN

, in Isle of Wight, VA. Born bef 1660 in Isle of Wight, VA.Sister of Henry Madden.

They had the following children:1Thomas 1682 –2William 1686 –3John 1684 - 17494. Thomas WHITLEY.

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Born in 1658 in Isle of Wight, VA. Thomas died in Isle of Wight, VA on 5 Dec 1715, he was57. Buried in Lower Parish, Isle of Wight, VA. Occupation: planter.

Made a deposition on December 9, 1698 saying that he was 40 years of age

His will is in Book 2, page 615 and the appraisement on page 616 which was done by John Wright, Authur Benn,John Garland, and Robert Richards Jr., on April 22, 1717. In Deed Book 2, page 32, dated February 8, 1705, wefind: "This Indenture between John Whitley of Newport Parish, weaver, and Thomas Whitley, planter, 'The saidland being conveyed in an escheat patent granted unto John Wheatley, deceased, father of ye aforesaid JohnWhitley, deceased, ye fourth day of September one thousand six hundred and seventy. Which said land diddescend unto ye said John Wheatley as heir-at-law to ye aforesaid John Wheatley.'" And Again, in Deed Book 2,dated Jan 8, 1705: "Indenture between Thomas Wheatley, planter, and John Whitley, father of aforesaid ThomasWhitley. John Wheatley purchased of Anthony Fulgham of the Lower Parish Nov 20, 1667 bounded by ThomasWooten and William Godwin."Thomas Whitley of Lower Parish: daughter, Elizabeth; daughter, Martha; daughter, Priscilla; wife, Mary; son,Thomas; son, George; son John; son, Madison; son, Thomas; Ex .12-5-1715 R. Witness Madison Street, JohnGarland, Mary Garland. p. 615.

Information from L.D.S.In 1684 when Thomas was 26, he married Mary STREET

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,daughter of John STREET & Anne BEVAN, in Isle of Wight, VA. Born in 1665 in Isle of Wight, VA. Mary died abt Apr 1728, she was 63.

They had the following children:1Thomas 1685 - abt17512William 1687 – abt 17593George 1688 – abt 17594John 1690 – 17505Madison 1692 –6Elizabeth 1694 –7Martha 1696 –8Priscilla 1698 –5. William WHITLEY.

Born in 1660 in Isle of Wight, VA. William died in Isle of Wight, VA in 1676, he was 16.

The above information in red is not correct. The wrong John Williams is cited along with the wrong children.Following is the will of John Whitley and the will of his widow Ann Whitley which name their children and twograndchildren by their daughter and John Williams. The will of the John Williams who died in 1691 or 1692 nameshis children as does the will of the John Williams whose will was probated 2 May 1687. Notice that the JohnWilliams and Ann (Whitley ?) whose will was probated in 1687 do have a daughter named Ann while the JohnWilliams who died in 1691 or 1692 does not. The following John Whitley will names John Williams as his son-inlaw and Ann as John Williams' daughter, making it probable that Ann Whitley was married to the John Williamswhose will was probated in 1687 and impossible that she was married to the one who died in 1691 or 1692.

Source:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/3071/whitarms.html

WILL OF JOHN WHATLEY - RECORDS OF WILLS ISLE OF WIGHT VOL. 2, 1661-1719 STATE OF VIRGINIAVIRGINIA STATE LIBRARYI, JOHN WHEATLEY, of the Isle of Wight County, being of sound mind and perfect memory, do make this my lastwill and testament. I first bequeath my soul to God Almighty who gave it my body to the earth to be buried inChristian like manner where it shall please God to call me out of this world, and for my worldly goods and estate,I bequeath in manner and for as follows: Impress. I unto my son, JOHN, the one half of the land I live upon after my decease, and the other half after the decease of ANN, my wife, with all edifices and buildings that shall thenbe upon it with all other.... and appurtenances thereunto belonging and also one pewter basin and one Guinea. Igive and bequeath unto my son, THOMAS, two hundred acres of land aforesaid FULGHAM land taken out of thatpart of the land that joineth on Mr. WILLIAM LIGGETT, also one pewter basin. I give unto my daughter,ELIZABETH, one floral bed and rug colored green, one ......., one new pair of sheets and one pewter basin, onegreat pewter platter. To my son-in-law, JOHN WILLIAMS, I give one shilling. To my grandchild, ANN WILLIAMS,the daughter of JOHN WILLIAMS, I give and bequeath one large pewter platter and one heifer two years of age. Itis my wish that if any of my three sons before they come to possess and enjoy the land bequeathed and given, or die without issue, that the said land be equally divided between the surviving sons and their heirs. And for therest of my estate that I shall possess at the time of my death, I wholly give unto my wedded wife, ANN WHATLEY,whom I make my whole and sole executrix. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st dayof Feb. 1670.JOHN (X) WHATLEYSigned, sealed and delivered in the presence of: JOHN BURWELL WILLIAM (X) ROBSONINDIVIDUAL NOTES AND SOURCES - BIGDATA.Will of Ann WhatleyThis Will was proved by oath of JOHN BURWELL and WILLIAM ROBSON in open Court held, Isle of WightCounty, the 9th day of Feb. 1671. JNO. JENNINGS, Clk. WILL: Vol 2, 1661 - 1719, 21 Feb 1670, proved 1671.To all Christian People whom it may and shall concern, I, ANN WHATLEY, the relict of JOHN WHATLEY of the Isleof Wight County, Planter, deceased, out of tender affection I bear unto my children in this Deed of Gift hereafter mentioned, and for other considerations best known to myself, I do give and bequeath after my decease asfollows: Impress: I give unto my eldest son, JOHN, one thousand pounds... and to my second son, THOMAS, twothousand pounds... and to my daughter, ELIZABETH, two thousand pounds... and to my grandchild, ELIZ.WILLIAMS, the daughter of JOHN WILLIAMS, one thousand pounds... to which deed gift I have hereunto set myhand and seal this 13th day of Feb. 1671. ANN (X) WHATLEY Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of JOHNBURWELL, ROLAND HALL. This deed of Gift was ordered and acknowledged by ANN WHATLEY to be her Deedin open Court held for the Isle of Wight County, this 19th day of Feb. 1671 and by her is recorded. JNO.JENNINGS, Clk. Source

Dr. Barry Hayes