The
Jerom Griffith Family
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Northampton County, Virginia
1644 - 1727
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Supplement Number One
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Along The Neuse, The Craven Bryan Griffin Family, 1728 - 1992
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by A. Ray Griffin, Jr.
Danville, Virginia
Copyright Ó 1995 by A. Ray Griffin, Jr.
All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
The Jerom Griffith Family 4
Unlinked Griffiths 14
The William Gelding Family 16
Bibliography 18
Index 19
MAP of Pimeno Branch / Magotha Bay Area, Northampton County, Virginia
Map of Where Jerom Griffith & William Gelding Lived in the 17th & 18th Centuries
Research Notes The footnotes did not convert from MSWord to HTML format; consequently, the reader will need to go to this document to view the research notes.
INTRODUCTION
For those of us infected with the disease known as genealogitis, the pursuit of unknown ancestors is ever present. Family histories and genealogies are always out-of-date because there is always a new birth and death, a new marriage, and new research on those illusive ancestors. This supplement represents research completed after my book, Along The Neuse, The Craven Bryan Griffin Family, 1729-1992 was published in 1993. The discovery of the parents and ancestors of Benjamin Griffen of Craven County, North Carolina has long eluded family researchers. It was quite by luck, hard research, and tips and assistance from experienced genealogy professionals that I can now offer my research findings to the family.
Particular thanks to the following friends for their guidance and assistance are in order: Mrs. Clifford S. Dwyer, a longtime Griffin researcher, historian, and professional genealogist; Mrs. Mary Leigh Boisseau, a noted Virginia genealogist and historian; Mrs. Jean Mihalyka, a noted Eastern Shore historian and Virginia genealogists; my wife Ida and daughter Katie, for allowing me to spend all of those hours in the library and archives and in front of the computer. This supplement would not have been possible without the assistance of these friends and for that I will forever be grateful.
Readers should not be confused about the linkage of the name Griffin to the Griffith family. Both name forms are from the Welsh. One must also remember that early Clerks and Scribes spelled phonetically. Several Northampton County, Virginia records interchange the names Griffith and Griffin in the same document for the same person.
Accawmack County was one of the original eight Shires created in 1634. In 1642/3 the name was changed to Northampton County and in 1663 the county was divided, forming Accomack County in the northern part of the peninsula and Northampton County being retained in the southern half of the peninsula. All county records for Northampton and Accawmack from 1634 to 1663 are found in Northampton Records at Eastville, VA and the Virginia State Archives in Richmond, VA. It is unique in that all of its Records are extant, thereby providing a bonus for anyone researching ancestors on the Eastern Shore.
Even though this supplement adds another significant chapter to Along The Neuse and our family history, the search is by no means over. The question has now evolved into the following: who were the parents of Jerom Griffith and who were the parents of William Gelding and his wife Elizabeth //? Sometimes I am almost convinced that they came from Mars!!
Despite proofing and checking, I am confident that this Supplement contains errors and omissions. Readers are encouraged to submit corrections, amplifications, and comments to the writer.
A. Ray Griffin, Jr.
Danville, Virginia
April 1995
CHAPTER ONE
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THE JEROM GRIFFITH FAMILY
First Generation
1. Jerom1 Griffith was born ca 1639. Died: ca May 1708 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 14 Mar 1707/8 in Northampton Co, VA. Resided: Capeville area of Northampton Co, VA, on Magotha Bay at Pimino Branch. Occupation: Cooper.
Jerom Griffith is the earliest known ancestor that has been discovered for our branch of the Griffin family. It is not known if he is the immigrant ancestor; however, I have been unable to find references to him prior to 1660 in any other Virginia county or in Maryland. In 1660, he, along with Nicholas Phillips, is shown in the Records as being responsible for a debt owed to William Kendall in the amount of 100 pounds current money of England. Court Records indicate that he had been living in Northampton County since 1660. Court Records further indicate that he was a Cooper as early as 1666 and was literate. The later point is very interesting since none of his sons were literate. This fact, along with the 1660 debt owed to William Kendall would indicate that he may well have been the immigrant ancestor; however, this is speculation at this point and further research is needed.
Jerom Griffith is found in numerous land and court records of the era. He is first found acquiring 100 acres on the seaboard side from John Wilkins in 1666 On 24 Dec 1667 he sells property to John Waterman. Regrettably, the description does not give any indication if the land is the property he previously purchased from Wilkins or if it came from another source. In 1673 he purchased 200 acres from William James (Junis) Senr. On 23 Mar 1675/6 he received a 345 acre patent on Pimeno Branch. In 1707 he divided his property on Pimeno Branch among several of his children: Benjamin Griffith, Jonas Griffith, James Griffith and Jerom Griffith.
Whitelaw traces Jerom Griffith's land as being part of an original patent to Edmund Scarborough for 400 acres in 1638. The area, identified as N16 by Whitelaw, was described as being between two creeks, Purgatory to the south and Peminoe to the north. Both Peminoe Creek and Purgatory Creek have disappeared from modern maps. Through the gracious efforts of Mrs. Jean M. Mihalyka, it as been determined that Purgatory Creek is now known as Walls Landing Creek. Other old land records refer to a creek north of Peminoe Creek as Andrews Creek. That creek, by all probabilities, is now referred to on modern maps as Mill Creek. Peminoe Creek is shown as an unnamed creek between these two creeks. There are several old Griffith burial grounds in this area. This area is shown on page 2 of this Supplement.
In January 1678 Jerom Griffith is cited in a suit between John Joboul orphan who was indentured as a servant to him, to be trained as a Cooper. Perhaps the most valuable court reference occurred in 1689 when it was recorded that he was about 50 years of age and had lived in the area for about 29 years. The other most significant court record is his will in which he names his children as follows: sons - Jonah (Jonas), Luke, Thomas, Benjamin, Jerom; daughters - Francis Hall, Esther Freshwater, Dorothy Hayes, Elizabeth Freshwater, Margaret Griffeth.
He married Elizabeth Gelding, daughter of William Gelding and Elizabeth //, before 31 Jul 1665 in Northampton Co, VA. It is significant to note the Cattle Mark registration made by Jerom Griffith in 1665. The notation reads as follows: Jerom Griffith his mark of cattle entered being formerly his wifes cattle giver her by Esq. Yardly when she was a Child... [NOTE: Research is currently ongoing in an effort to determine if there is a connection to the Yeardly line]. Born: ca 1649 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: after 13 Feb 1722, assumed Northampton Co, VA. She is mentioned in her son's will (James) that his daughter Martha is to remain with my Mother.
Children:
+ 2 i. Benjamin2 Griffith.
+ 3 ii. Luke Griffith.
+ 4 iii. Elizabeth Griffith.
+ 5 iv. Thomas Griffith.
6 v. Margaret Griffith.
+ 7 vi. Dorothy Griffith.
8 vii. Esther Griffith. She married // Freshwater before 14 Mar 1708 in Northampton Co, VA.
+ 9 viii. Frances Griffith.
+ 10 ix. James Griffith.
+ 11 x. Jerom Griffith Jr.
+ 12 xi. Jonas Griffith.
Second Generation
2. Benjamin2 H. Griffith (Jerom1), son of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born ca 1672 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: before 21 Jul 1719 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 17 Feb 1718 in Northampton Co, VA. Resided: Pimino Branch and Magotha Bay area.
On 1 Jul 1709 he sold the plantation upon which he lived to John Baker. The plantation was formerly his wife's, Mary, property given to her by her late husband William Batchelor. He attested to the validity of his brother's, James Griffeth's will 27 Feb 1717 in Northampton Co, VA. In his will, Benjamin names his children as follows: sons - Benjamin and Luke; no daughters mentioned; Sister - Elizabeth More, Brothers - Thomas Griffith and Jonas Griffith. Benjamin apparently died young because his will mentions his two sons whey they become of age at 16 and they would receive their share of the estate at age 18. A brief abstract of the will provides the following information: To my son Luke the south side of my plantation bounded by Jurram (Jerom) Griffith, to son Benjamin the northern 50 acres of my land, but for want of my two son's heirs then Luke's land to my sister Elizabeth More's son Thomas More, and Benjamin's land to my brother Thomas Griffith's son Thomas. My brother Thomas and my two sons executors. My two sons to be at age when 16 and to receive their estates when 18. If my two sons die without heirs, then their estates to my brothers Jonas and Thomas. Wit: William Willett, Jonas (x) Griffith, Cornelious Loughland.
Benjamin Griffith married Mary //, widow of William Bachelor. It is assumed that she died prior to 17 Feb 1718 since she is not mentioned in her husband's will.
Children:
13 i. Luke3 Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA ca 1702.
14 ii. Benjamin Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA after 1703.
In his will, Luke mentions family members as follows: sons: Luke, Emanuel, Benjamin; daughters: Ann, Susannah, and Elizabeth; wife: Elizabeth. Witnesses: Ann Fathree, John Markland, Mary Garris.
He married Elizabeth Fathrey, daughter of John Fathrey and Ann //, in Northampton Co, VA. Died: ca Aug 1734 in Accomock Co, VA. In her will, Elizabeth mentions her family members as follows: husband Luke Griffin; daughters: Susannah, Elizabeth, Ann Hook; granddaughter: Betty Hook; sons: Emanuel, Benjamin; brothers: John and Hillard Fatherly.
Children:
15 i. Luke3 Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA.
+ 16 ii. Ann Griffith.
+ 17 iii. Emanuel Griffith.
18 iv. Benjamin Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA.
19 v. Sussannah Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA. She married // Ellson.
20 vi. Elizabeth Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA.
4. Elizabeth2 Griffith (Jerom1), daughter of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born in Northampton Co, VA. She married twice. She married // More before Mar 1708 in Northampton Co, VA. She married // Freshwater before 12 Feb 1718 in Northampton Co, VA.
Children:
21 i. John3 More
5. Thomas2 Griffith (Jerom1), son of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born ca 1674 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: after 1742/1743 in Northampton Co, VA. He attested to the validity of James Griffeth's will 27 Feb 1717 in Northampton Co, VA
. He married Esther Paine, daughter of Daniel Paine and Hannah //.Children:
22 i. John3 Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA circa 1708.
23 ii. Thomas Griffith Jr. was born in Northampton Co, VA after 1708/9.
Children:
7.1 i. John Hayes
7.2 ii. Christopher Hayes
7.3 iii. Thomas Hayes
9. Frances2 Griffith (Jerom1), daughter of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born in Northampton Co, VA. She married John Hall, son of Immanuel Hall, before 19 Dec 1696.
Children:
9.1 i. daughter
9.2 ii. daughter
10. James2 Griffith (Jerom1), son of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born ca. 1675 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: ca Jun 1719 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 27 Feb 1716/7 in Northampton Co, VA.
His wife's name is unknown to the writer and it is assumed that she predeceased him since she is not mentioned in his will. From the way the will is written, James died young and left all minor children. His son James is to remain with his brother Luke Griffith and his daughter Martha is to remain with his mother, Elizabeth Griffith. All of the rest of his children (unnamed) were to remain with his executor and brother, Luke Griffith. The will was witnessed by John Bibbe, Benjamin Griffith and Thomas Griffith.
Children:
24 i. James3 Griffeth was born in Northampton Co, VA.
25 ii. Martha Griffeth was born in Northampton Co, VA.
There may have been other children as his will refers to "all my children," however, he only names James and Martha.
11. Jerom2 Griffith Jr. (Jerom1Griffith), son of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born ca 1673 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: ca Jun 1720 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 31 May 1720 in Northampton Co, VA. Estate Records: 1720-1723 in Northampton Co, VA. In his Estate Records, the Clerk uses both Griffith and Griffin as surnames for Jerom. Occupation: Planter.
In his will, Jerom gives 50 acres to son William and 50 acres to son Jerom which formerly belonged to his brother Jonas Griffith and the remaining estate was to be divided between all of his children, but they are unnamed. The will does not mention a wife, so it is assumed that she predeceased him. Witnesses were Susannah Bowdoin and John Shelton and son William was the executor. The wife of Jerom Griffeth Jr. is unknown to this writer.
Children:
+ 26 i. William3 Griffith
27 ii. Jerom Griffith (III) was born ca 1713 in Northampton Co, VA. Children: William Griffith.
28 iii. Elizabeth Griffith was born ca 1716 in Northampton Co, VA.
29 iv. Sarah Griffith was born ca 1719 in Northampton Co, VA.
29.1 v. Thomas Griffith was born in Northampton Co, VA.
12. Jonas2 Griffith (Jerom1), son of Jerom Griffith and Elizabeth Gelding, was born in Northampton Co, VA ca 1678. Died: intestate before 10 Oct 1727 in Northampton Co, VA. No Estate Records found. Occupation: Cooper.
Jonas is found in several Records of the era and is found under the names of Jonas, Jonah, and Josias. As previously stated in the section on his father, Jerom Griffith, Jonas received 50 acres on Pimeno Branch from his father in July 1707 and inherited another 50 acres on Pimeno Branch in his father's will. The former tract was sold in 1719 by Jonas, brother Jerom Griffith and brother-in-law Thomas Moor. The latter tract was sold by his son and widow, Benjamin Griffith...Planter and Ann Griffith Widdow and relic of Jonas Griffith late of the sd County Cooper Dec'd , on 10 Oct 1719 to John Wilson selling ...Fifty acres of wodland and Marsh...mentioned ...in a certain Deed of Gift bearing Date the Twenty fifth day of July...1707 by Jerom Griffith Sr...Cooper to the sd Jonas Griffith... He attested to the validity of Benjamin Griffeth's will 12 Feb 1718 in Northampton Co, VA.
He married Anne // in Northampton Co, VA. Died: after 17 Feb 1757 in Craven Co, NC. While she did not leave a will, she did deed all of her possessions to ...my well beloved grandsons Benjamin Griffin and Major Griffin son of Jonas Griffin... This deed reads like a will, so it is assumed that she died ca Feb 1757.
Children:
+ 30 i. Soloman3 Griffen
+ 31 ii. Jonas Griffen
+ 32 iii. Ann Griffen
+ 33 iv. Benjamin Griffen
The basis for proving the relationship between the Craven County, NC Griffin family groups of Benjamin, Solomon and Jonas Griffin and Ann Griffin Coward and the Jerom Griffith family of Northampton County, VA is summarized as follows:
1. The Moses Griffin Law Suit establishes that Benjamin Griffin, Solomon Griffin, Jonas Griffin and Ann Griffin Coward were siblings. It also establishes that Jonas Griffin had the following children: Major, Benjamin, Jonas, and Jennette.
2. The Feb 1757 deed from Ann Griffin, Spinster to grandsons Benjamin and Major Griffin prove that they are the sons of Jonas Griffin and that she is the mother of Jonas Griffin. By virtue of the Moses Griffin Lawsuit and this deed, we know that this would also make her the mother of Benjamin, Solomon and Ann. She signs the deed with a "C" mark.
3. The Oct 1727 deed from Benjamin Griffith Planter and Ann Griffith widow and relic of Jonas Griffith dec'd proves that Ann was the wife of Jonas Griffith; Jonas Griffith was the son of Jerom Griffith, and that Benjamin Griffith was the son of Ann Griffith since he signs with her to sell the property. Benjamin signs with a large "B" mark, facing left. Ann signs with a "C" mark. Neither appear in Northampton County, Virginia Records after this date.
4. On 15 May 1728 Benjamin Griffin purchased 400 acres from William Goodman on the Potecassi Branch near the Meherrin River in Bertie County, NC.
5. The Jerom Griffith family of Northampton County, Virginia had association with the West, Cox, Loftin, Hill, Holloway and Kendall families. These same relationships existed in North Carolina and as parts of the family migrated further south into South Carolina and Georgia. A Cornelius Loughland witnessed the will of Benjamin Griffith (1719) and a Cornelius Loftin sells property to Benjamin Griffith in Craven Co, NC.
Third Generation
16. Ann3 Griffeth (Luke2, Jerom1), daughter of Luke Griffith and Elizabeth Fathrey, was born in Northampton Co, VA. She married // Hook.
Children:
34 i. Betty4 Hook
17. Emanuel3 Griffith (Luke2, Jerom1), son of Luke Griffith and Elizabeth Fathrey, was born in Northampton Co, VA. Died by 30 Dec 1746.
It is important to note that in the records his name changed from Griffith to Griffin. He married Margaret Linsey, daughter of Hampton Linsey and Elizabeth Jenkins (who was daughter of John Jenkins), after 7 April 1734. Margaret died by 27 Nov 1754 in Accomock Co, VA. The administration of her estate went toCharles West and there is no mention of her children in the Records; however, the will of John Linsey leads one to believe that they had at least one child.
Children:
17.1 i. Benjamin Griffin.
26. William3 Griffith (Jerom2, Jerom1), son of Jerom Griffith. Born before 1713 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: ca Apr 1772 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 17 Feb 1764 in Northampton Co, VA. Occupation: Carpenter. He filed a petition in Court regarding access to a water grist mill that he built on Pimeno Branch in 1738 and won the case. Land Records:
He married Ann Fatherly, daughter of John Fatherly and Ann //. She relinquished her right of dower and interest in her late husband's land, turning matters over to her son Luke.
Children:
26.1 i. John Griffith. Born ca 1742 in Northampton Co, VA.
26.2 ii. Frances Griffith. She married // Evans.
26.3 iii. Elizabeth Griffith. She married // Costin.
26.4 iv. Susannah Griffith. Born ca. 1744. She married // Turlington. Children: Luke Turlington.
26.5 v. Ann Griffith. She married // Hollon.
26.6 vi. Sarah Griffith. Died: ca May 1748 Northampton Co, VA. Will: 10 Mar 1747/8 in Northampton Co, VA. Estate Records: 10 May 1748 in Northampton Co, VA.
26.7 vii. Luke Griffith. Born ca 1740.
26.8 viii. William Griffith. Born ca 1748.
30. Soloman3 Griffin (Jonas2Griffeth, Jerom1), son of Jonas Griffith and Ann //, was born in Northampton Co, VA. Died: 1766 in Craven Co, NC. Will: 16 Feb 1766 in Craven Co, NC. Estate Records: 1766 in Craven Co, NC. He married Sarah Bryan, daughter of John Bryan and Alice Macque, ca 1742 in Craven Co, NC. It is important to note that Sarah was the sister of Alice and Mary Bryan. These sisters married the brothers of Solomon Griffin, Jonas and Benjamin; respectively.
In Along The Neuse, this writer presented information based on an application approved by the Colonial Dames XVII Century in 1986 which showed that John Bryan married Elizabeth Joyner, daughter of Bridgeman Joyner. Subsequent Joyner research by others yields information that disproves this relationship. Other research indicates that John Bryan was married to Alice Macque, daughter of Lawrence Macque of Bertie County, North Carolina. Consequently, this section should be considered as a correction to Along The Neuse.
John Bryan of Craven Co, NC was married to Alice Macque, daughter of Lawrence Macque, Shoemaker of Bertie Co, NC, before 15 Apr 1718. In his will, Lawrence Macque refers to his daughter Alice Bryan and appoints his dutiful son John Bryan as one of his executors.
Children:
35 i. Alice4 Griffin was born in Craven Co, NC. Died: 1780 in Craven Co, NC.
36 ii. Soloman Griffin was born in Craven Co, NC before 1754. Died: 1775 in Craven Co, NC. Estate Records: 1775 in Craven Co, NC. He married Elizabeth //. She married second James Holton. Only one child can be documented for Solomon and she is Alice Griffin.
37 iii. Jesse Griffin was born in Craven Co, NC circa 1755. Records indicate that he moved to Tennessee and did have issue.
38 iv. Moses Griffin was born in Craven Co, NC circa 1755. Died 14 Mar 1816 in Craven Co, NC. Will: in Craven Co, NC. Estate Records: 1816 in Craven Co, NC. He never married and left no issue. It is the court case brought by his relatives trying to break his will that has established the early Craven County, NC relationships of this large Griffin and Bryan family group.
31. Jonas3 Griffen (Jonas2Griffeth, Jerom1), son of Jonas Griffith and Ann //, was born in Northampton Co, VA. Died: 1786 in Lancaster, Camden District, SC. Will: 13 Feb 1786 in Lancaster, Camden District, SC.
A transcript of Jonas' will is provided as follows: To son Benjamin one Negro girl Tner and feather bed and Bolster, to son Major one Negro boy Sam and feather bed, to son Jonas all my land and three Negroes, to grandson Robin Griffen one Negro girl Winnie and bed and two sheets & bolster, to daughter Jennet Brewton Negro girl Rose, son Jonas to take care of grandson Robin until he is of age. Dated 13 Feb 1786. Signed Jonas (I) Griffin. Witnesses: Thomas Miers, Furguson Hails, Susanna Haile, Benjamin Haile. Proved 15 Mar 1786.
He married Alice Bryan, daughter of John Bryan and Alice Macque.. [Descendants of this family are currently being researched and will be included in a future supplement.]
Children:
39 i. Jonas4 Griffen.
40 ii. Jennett Griffen. She married John Bruton 1747. John died 1829 in GA. Children: Mary Bruton, Sarah Bruton, Lavicy Bruton, Charlotte Bruton, and John Bruton Jr.
41 iii. Benjamin Griffen was born in Craven Co, NC before 1757.
42 iv. Major Griffen was born in Craven Co, NC before 1757.
32. Ann3 Griffen (Jonas2Griffeth, Jerom1), daughter of Jonas Griffith and Ann //, was born in Northampton County, VA. She married William Coward, son of John Coward and Elizabeth. William died 1780.
Children:
43 i. Elisha4 Coward
44 ii. John Coward. Children: Sally Coward, Sharrack Coward, Mary Coward, and Jamima Coward
45 iii. Michael Coward. Children: James Coward. .
46 iv. Frederick Coward
47 v. Keziah Coward. She married // Barfield. Children: Sarah Ann Barfield, Nicy Barfield, John Barfield, Cullen Barfield, Vincent Barfield, Drucilla Barfield.
48 vi. Chloe Coward. She married // Kilpatrick. Children: Wm. Kilpatrick, Francis Kilpatrick, Chloe Kilpatrick, Alexander Kilpatrick, Charity Kilpatrick.
49 vii. Ann Coward She married Memoah Patrick. Children: Nicy Patrick and Betsy Patrick
33. Benjamin3 Griffen (Jonas2Griffeth, Jerom1), son of Jonas Griffith and Ann //, was born in Northampton Co, VA. Died: ca Dec 1777 in Craven Co, NC..
Will: 12 Aug 1775 in Craven Co, NC. No Estate Records. Occupation: Planter. He married Mary Bryan, daughter of John Bryan and Alice Macque, circa 1740 in Craven Co, NC. She married 2nd, Robert Jackson, and moved to Tennessee. Died: before 1819.{NOTE: Refer to page 5 of Along The Neuse, The Craven Bryan Griffin Family, 1728-1992 for a continuation of this family group to 1992.}
Children:
50 i. Keziah4 Griffin. She married John Hill.
51 ii. Mary Griffin She married Robert Johnson.
52 iii. Ann Griffin. Died: before 1838 in Spartenburg Dist, SC. She married John Holloway. She married, second, Thomas Kimbrell. Children: John C. Kimbrell.
53 iv. Sally Griffin. She married William Holloway.
54 v. Betsy Griffin. She married James West. Children: Betsy West, Mary West, and Redding West.
55 vi. William Griffen was born in Craven Co, NC circa 1750. Died: December 1809 in Craven Co, NC. He married Abigail Thompson (?) before 1780. Abigail was born 14 Jan 1766 in Virginia. She was the daughter of William Thompson and Elizabeth Sadler. Children: John B. Griffen, William Griffen, Jr., and Levi Griffin.
56 vii. Jesse Griffin was born in Craven Co, NC circa 1751. Died: 1807 in Edgefield, SC. Will: Edgefield, SC. He married Ann Clary 18 Feb 1772. Children: Mary Griffin, Eleanor Griffin, Elizabeth Griffin, William Griffin, and Beverly Allen Griffin.
57 viii. Benjamin Griffin Jr. was born in Craven Co, NC circa 1753. Died: 1811 in Craven Co, NC. He married Abigail Markland ?. Children: Bryan Griffin, Sally Griffin, Mary Polly Griffin, Lewis Griffin, Rebecca Griffin, Alice Ailsy Griffin, Jesse Griffin, and Abigail Griffin
"UNLINKED" GRIFFITHS
The descendants of Jerom Griffith (d. 1707) are numerous. Research into the middle of the 18th century has led me to find many Griffiths that I have been unable to link with the established descendants of Jerom Griffith. It seems as though every family had a Luke, Thomas, Benjamin and William in the early years and a Moses and Nathan in the later years. There is no doubt that these Griffiths are descendants of Jerom Griffith; however, the linking of them to his descendants remain for future research. It is hoped that readers will be able to help unravel these mysteries and share that information with this researcher, and others searching for those illusive Griffith ancestors.
Luke Griffith, died 1752, married Elizabeth // and had the following descendants:
Moses Griffith (d 1800)
Jeremiah Griffith, (d 1806 intestate, no issue)
Benjamin Griffith (d 2 Jan 1817, intestate), married Rachel //
Louisa Griffith, married Nathaniel Hickman
Anne Griffith
Hiram Griffith, died in infancy
Nathan Griffith(d by 18 May 1818)
Thomas Griffith
William Griffith
Major Griffith
Nathan Griffith
Mary Griffith
Frances Griffith
Martha Griffith
Luke Griffith Sr.
, dead by Dec 1746.Ann Griffith, married // Rogers
Susanna Griffith, married // Ellson
Betty Griffith
Thomas Griffith, dead by Dec 1750, married Ann //
Daniel Griffith
Mary Griffith, married // Knight
Nathan Griffith (died 1752), married Rachel //
Hezehial Griffith
Rachel Griffith
Esther Griffith
Susannah Griffith
Patience Griffith, married // Isdall
Elizabeth Griffith, married // Isdall
Thomas Griffin
, will 1775, married Peggy. References Hungars Creek.John Griffin
William Griffin
Anne Griffin, married // Knight
Thomas Griffith Jr., dead by 9 Jul 1745, married Mary //
Thomas Griffith
, dead by 1765. References Pimino Branch. Could this be son of Thomas Griffith Jr., son of Thomas Griffith (Person 5)?Jeremiah Griffith
Frances Griffith, married William Mackqillan
Mary Griffith
Benjamin Griffith
John Griffith
John Griffith
, dead by 12 Apr 1787, married Peggy //
John Griffith
, dead by 11 Jul 1749
John Griffith
, dead by 10 Sep 1745, married Ursula //
John Griffith
, dead by 13 Feb 1765. Son of Mary Roberts and brother of Nanny Carpenter
CHAPTER TWO
v
THE WILLIAM GELDING FAMILY
Elizabeth Gelding, wife of Jerom Griffith, was the daughter of William Gelding and Elizabeth //. A brief summary of the early Gelding family is provided in the following pages:
First Generation
1. William1Gelding, father of Elizabeth Gelding, is our earliest known Gelding ancestor. Died: ca. Mar 1688 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 11 Nov 1684 in Northampton Co, VA.
Immigrant Ancestor.An abstract of his will is as follows: ...Being anchient and lame...I confirm my deed of gift of 200 acres to my son Charles Gelding. To my other son William Gelding the remaining half of my land, it being the part where I now live. To my eldest daughter Elizabeth Griffin, to daughter Katherine Moore, to daughter Danirus Pike, to daughter Ellenor Moore. My loving wife Elizabeth Gelding, legatee and executrix. Signed: William (x) Gelding Sr. Witnessed: Thomas (TC) Coffin, William Howard, John Burroughes.
William Gelding first appears in Records as being imported by William Burdett. Burdett received 1,050 acres in Accomack County on the seaboard side on 18 Mar 1639 for importing William Gelding and 19 other persons. On 28 Mar 1666, William Gelding received 400 acres in Northampton County which had formerly been granted to Wm. Birditt, dec'd and found to have escheated. Whitelaw shows that William Gelding's land was part of an original patent to Stephen Charlton in 1637 and has identified it as section N25. This area is several miles north of Jerom Griffith's land, on the seaboard side of the peninsula.
Gelding is an unusual name and may be found under variant spellings as follows: Gelding, Geldinge, Gilding, Golding, Goulding, Guilding, Gildin, and Gilden.
He married Elizabeth // before 10 Feb 1644/5. Both appear together in early Northampton County, Virginia Court Records on 10 Feb 1644/5 when they testified on behalf of John Cogan. Died: before 9 Apr 1698 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 31 Jan 1698 in Northampton Co, VA.
An abstract of Elizabeth's will is provided as follows: ...Being very anchient...to my sons Charles and William Gelding, to my daughters Elizabeth the wife of Jerom Griffith, Katherin the wife of Gilbert Moore, and Ellenor the wife of Thomas Moor...All my remaining estate to the three children (not of legal age) of my son William, viz., Luke, Osbourne, and Elizabeth Gelding which he had by his first wife Ann Gelding, dec'd. My friends and neighbors John Stockly Sr and William Wilson executors. Signed: Elizabeth (E) Gelding. Witnesses: Mathew Moore, Elizabeth Moore, George Noble. Probated 9 Apr 1698.
Children:
+ 2. i. Charles2Gelding
+ 3. ii. Katherin Gelding
4. iii. Danirus Gelding. Married: // Pike.
5. iv. Ellenor Gelding. Married: Thomas Moore.
+ 6. v. William Gelding
7. vi. Elizabeth Gelding. Married: Jerom Griffith. {Please refer to Chapter One, Jerom Griffith family for information on Elizabeth.}
8. vii. Luke Gelding. Died: 1670 in Northampton Co, VA.
Second Generation
2. Charles2 Gelding (William1), son of William Gelding and Elizabeth //, was born ca 1647 in Northampton Co, VA. Died: ca May 1709 in Northampton Co, VA. Will: 30 Apr 1709. He was a Colonial Soldier.
Children:
8. i. Comfort Gelding. She married Southy Rue. Children: Southy Rue.
9. ii. Chairty Gelding married Francis Stockly
10 iii. Charles Gelding Jr. Died: by 15 Nov 1727, without issue.
11 iv. Hope Gelding. She married Francis Steel. Children: Daniel Steel. She married second // Hilliard? S ssshe
12 v. Hesia Gelding
13 vi. Agetha Gelding
3. Katherin2 Gelding (William Gelding1), daughter of William Gelding and Elizabeth //. She married Gilbert Moore, son of Thomas Moore.
Children:
14. i. Charles Moore
15. ii. Isaac Moore. He married //. Children: Isaac Moore, Gilbert Moore, Santake Moore Phebe Moore (married // Garrison), Aready Moore (married // O'Dear).
16. iii. Ephraim Moore
17. iv. Santikee Moore
18. v. Elizabeth Moore
19. vi. Phebee Moore. She married John Roules. Children: Daniel Roules, Arribella Roules.
6. William2 Gelding (William1), son of William Gelding and Elizabeth //. Married first: Ann //. He married second Elizabeth //.
Children:
20. i. Luke Gelding
21. ii. Osbourne Gelding
22. iii. Elizabeth Gelding
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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INDEX
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B
Baker
John, 6
Barfield
Cullen, 13
Drucilla, 13
John, 13
Nicy, 13
Sarah Ann, 13
Vincent, 13
Batchelor
William, 6
Bibbe
John, 8
Bowdoin
Susannah, 8
Bryan
Alice, 12
John, 11, 12, 13
Mary, 11
Sarah, 11
Burdett, William, 16
Burroughes
John, 16
Bruton
Charlotte, 12
John, 12
Lavicy, 12
Mary, 12
Sarah, 12
Burton Jr
John, 12
C
Carpenter
Nanny, 15
Clary
Ann, 13
Coffin
Thomas, 16
Cogan
John, 16
Costin, 11
Coward
Ann, 13
Chloe, 13
Elisha, 13
Frederick, 13
James, 13
Jamima, 13
John, 12, 13
Keziah, 13
Mary, 13
Michael, 13
Sally, 13
Sharrack, 13
William, 12
E
Ellson, 7, 14
Evans, 11
F
Fatherly
Ann, 11
Hillard, 7
John, 7, 11
Fathree
Ann, 7
Fathrey
Elizabeth, 7, 10
John, 7
Freshwater, 6,7
Elizabeth, 5
Esther, 5
G
Garris
Mary, 7
Garrison, 17
Gelding
Agetha, 17
Ann, 16
Chairty, 17
Charles, 16, 17
Comfort, 17
Danirus, 17
Ellenor, 16
Elizabeth, 6, 7, 8, 169, 16, 17
Ellenor, 17
Hesia, 17
Hope, 17
Katherin, 16, 17
Luke, 16, 17
Osbourne, 16, 17
William, 5, 16, 17
Gelding Jr
Charles, 17
Goodman
William, 10
Griffen
Ann, 9, 12
Benjamin, 9, 12, 13
Jennett, 12
John B., 13
Jonas, 9, 12
Major, 12
Soloman, 9
William, 13
Griffen, Jr.
William, 13
Griffeth
Ann, 10
Benjamin, 9
James, 7, 8
Jerom, 5
John, 7
Luke, 6
Margaret, 5
Martha, 8
Thomas, 7
William, 9
Griffin
Abigail, 13
Alice, 12
Alice Ailsy, 13
Ann, 13
Anne, 14
Benjamin, 10, 11
Betsy, 13
Beverly Allen, 13
Bryan, 13
Eleanor, 13
Elizabeth, 13, 16
Jesse, 12, 13
John, 14
Jonas, 10
Keziah, 13
Levi, 13
Lewis, 13
Major, 10
Mary, 13
Mary Polly, 13
Moses, 10, 12
Rebecca, 13
Sally, 13
Soloman, 9, 11, 12
Solomon, 10
William, 13, 14
Griffin Jr
Benjamin, 13
Griffith
Ann, 7, 10, 11, 14
Anne, 14
Benjamin, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15
Benjamin H., 6
Daniel, 14
Dorothy, 6, 7
Elizabeth, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14
Emanuel, 7, 10
Esther, 6, 14
Frances, 6, 8, 11, 14, 15
Hezehial, 14
Hiram, 14
James, 4, 6, 8
Jeremiah, 14, 15
Jerom, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17
Jerome, 4
John, 7, 11, 15
Jonas, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13
Louisa, 14
Luke, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14
Major, 14
Margaret, 6, 8
Martha, 14
Mary, 14, 15
Nathan, 14
Patience, 14
Rahcel, 14
Sarah, 9, 11
Susanna, 14
Susannah, 14
Susannah], 11
Sussannah, 7
Thomas, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15
William, 9, 11, 14
Griffith (III)
Jerom, 9
Griffith Jr
Jerom, 6, 8
Thomas, 7
H
Hall
Frances, 5
Immanuel, 8
John, 8
Hayes
Christopher, 8
Dorothy, 5
John, 8
Robert, 7
Thomas, 8
Hickman
Nathaniel, 14
Hill
John, 13
Hollon, 11
Holloway
John, 13
William, 13
Holton
James, 12
Hook
Ann, 7
Betty, 7, 10
Howard
William, 16
I
Isdall, 14
J
Jackson
Robert, 13
James Sr
William, 4
Jenkins
Elizabeth, 10
John, 10
Joboul
John, 5
Johnson
Robert, 13
Joyner
Bridgeman, 11
Elizabeth, 11
K
Kendall
William, 4
Kilpatrick
Alexander, 13
Charity, 13
Chloe, 13
Francis, 13
Wm., 13
Kimbrell
John C., 13
Thomas, 13
Knight, 14, 15
L
Linsey
Hampton, 10
Margaret, 10
Loughland
Cornelious, 6
M
Mackqillan
William, 15
Macque
Alice, 11, 12, 13
Lawrence, 12
Markland
John, 7
Markland ?
Abigail, 13
Moor
Thomas, 9, 16
Moore
Aready, 17
Charles, 17
Elizabeth, 16, 17
Ephraim, 17
Gilbert, 16, 17
Isaac, 17
Katherin, 16
Mathew, 16
Phebe, 17
Phebee, 17
Sanitkee, 17
Santake, 17
Thomas, 17
More, 7
Elizabeth, 6
John, 7
Thomas, 6
N
Noble
George, 16
O
O'Dear, 17
P
Paine
Daniel, 7
Esther, 7
Patrick
Betsy, 13
Memoah, 13
Nicy, 13
Phillips
Nicholas, 4
Pike, 17
R
Roberts
Mary, 15
Rogers, 14
Roules
Arribella, 17
Daniel, 17
John, 17
Rue, 17
Southy, 17
S
Sadler
Elizabeth, 13
Scarborough, Edmund, 5
Shelton
John, 8
Steel
Daniel, 17
Francis, 17
Stockly
Francis, 17
Stockly Sr
John, 16
T
Thompson
Abigail, 13
William, 13
Turlington, 11
Luke, 11
W
Waterman
John, 4
West
Betsy, 13
Charles, 11
James, 13
Mary, 13
Redding, 13
Wilkins
John, 4
Willett
William, 6
Wilson
William, 16
Y
Yardly
ESQ, 5
