Theodrick Carter, I, of Henrico

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Theodrick Carter was named first in the will of Giles Carter, of Turkey Island however Y DNA test results for Descendants of Theodrick do not match Y DNA test results for Descendants of Giles Carter, Jr. the youngest child.

Theodrick I Carter

His will, executed 22 JUL 1736, was probated at a court held at Varina, the first Monday in April, 1737 and was recorded in Henrico Co.,VA. The witnesses to the will were Thomas Watkins,John Spear and Will Loatham. His wife, Elizabeth,was made executrix of the estate.

The will of Elizabeth Carter,executed 8 JUL 1747,was probated before the Henrico Co, Court held the first Monday in December,1751. The witnesses to the will were Hannah H. Morgan, Theodrick Carter(Second) and Mark Clark. To her eldest son, Theodrick Carter(Second) was willed the Great Bible and certain livestock.

The records of Henrico Co.,VA show that Theodrick Carter(First) transferred on 2 MAR 1701 to John Pleasents certain lands called the Low Grounds lying on the north side of the James River "on run of Turkey Island Creek" for 10,000 pounds of tobacco. This land was devised to Theodrick Carter(First) by the will of his father,Giles Carter. Theodrick Carter(First) bought from John Pleasents at the same time, the property known as "Round Hills", on the south side of the Chickahoming Swamp .

In 1704, Theodrick Carter(First) paid Quit Rent on 75 acres in Henrico Co.,Virginia. An account of all his lands is given in the record of the 6 DEC 1735 vestry meeting of Curl's Church, Henrico Parish, Virginia.

Recorded in the findings of the Halifax Co.,VA court held in NOV 1699 "Theodrick Carter,Gentleman,is recommended to his Excellency,the Govenor or Chief Magistrate, for the time being, as a fit person to execute the Office of Sheriff of this County for the ensuing year. He served two successive terms.

Theodrick CARTER I and Elizabeth _______ His given name is spelled variously -- Theodrick, Theodorick, Theoderick Theodrick was born before 1676 in Henrico Co., VA to Giles CARTER I and his wife Hannah Elizabeth - Was she a RANDOLPH? Theodrick and Elizabeth were married about 1696. They both died in Henrico Co., VA -- Theodrick in 1737 and Elizabeth between 1747 & 1751

23 July 1676 - Theodrick, his parents and sisters Susannah and Mary were heirs of James p. 54 1 CREWE's Henrico Co., VA will Gary Morris 26 Feb 2000 Rootsweb -- 7 Says Theodrick was born in 1669 and married about 1690 to Elizabeth in Henrico Co., VA. He lists the 7 children I had PLUS Hannah, who married John WEST

1 Aug 1694 - Giles CARTER, Sr. came into Henrico Co. court and acknowledged Deeds p. 147 2 of Gift to his sons Theodorick and Giles.

The will of Giles CARTER I, executed 14 Dec 1699, proved 2 Feb 1701/2 in Henrico Co. p. 55 1 Theodorick and sisters Susannah and Mary each received five shillings sterling; sister Ann p.148 2 received bedding and a cow; mother Hannah and brother Giles shared the balance. 2 MAR 1701 - "Theodorick CARTER of Henrico Co. conveys to John Pleasants of same, V.2 p. 1083 3 for l0000 lbs. tobo. and cask, 50 acres in Henrico Co. whereon said Carter dwells on N. side . 149 2 of James River, in place known as the Low ground adjoining land of said Carter's father Giles CARTER, decd. running along Turkey Island Run, and given said CARTER by his father Giles CARTER.

John Pleasants, Henrico Co. to Theodorick CARTER, same Co. for 10000 lbs tobo. and cask, conveys 75 acres on S. side of Chickahominey Swamp on place known as the Round Hills. 1705/06 - Theod. CARTER on Henrico Co. Rent Roll for 75 acres Henrico Co., VA, Deed #68 pg. 135 William SEWILL of county and parish of Henrico, for 6,000 lbs. Tobacco to William WEST of Charles City Co., land in Henrico Parish, on north side of James River in low grounds of Turkey Island Creek, bounded as in deed from Theodorick CARTER to John PLEASANTS 2 Mar 1701, 50 acres. Dated 1 Feb 1708 Witnesses: Giles CARTER, C. PAINE, Robert COLE Elizabeth , wife of SEWILL, relinquished her dower rights. Henrico Co., VA Deed #73 pg. 146 William COCKE of Henrico County, Virginia, planter, for 2480 lbs. Tobacco to Theodorick CARTER, of same, 124 acres on south side of Chickahominy Swamp, the round hills, and next to lands taken up by John BEAUCHAMP and Richard COCKE, Sr., dec'd. Dated: 1 Mar 1708 Witnesses: Giles CARTER, Edward MOSEBY Signed: William COCKE Recorded: 1 Mar 1708 Sarah, wife of William, relinquished her dower right by her attorney, James COCKE Witnesses: Rene LAFORCE, Ann PERRIN Signed: Sarah COCKE. Henrico Co. VA, Deed #74 pg. 148 William COCKE of Henrico Co., Virginia, planter, for 2800 lbs. Tobacco, to John WEBB, 130 acres in Henrico Parish on south side of Chickahominy Swamp, bounded by Humphrey SMITH, Round Hills branch. Dated: 1 Mar 1708 Witnesses: Theodorick CARTER, Giles CARTER Signed: William COCKE Recorded: 1 Mar 1708 Sarah, wife of William, relinquished her dower right by James COCKE, her attorney Henrico Co., VA,Deed #66 pg.132 John PLEASANTS of Henrico Co., for 225 lbs of tobacco to William COCKE of county and parish of Henrico, one tract part of a greater tract granted to said PLEASANTS 6 Jun 1699 on south side of Chickahominy Swamp, next to dividing line between John PLEASANTS, Sr., dec'd, and Thomas COCKE, Sr., dec'd. 1600 acres, except for 100 sold to Humphrey SMITH. Dated 16 Nov 1708 Witnesses: Theodorick CARTER, Giles CARTER Signed: John PLEASANTS Recorded: 1 Dec 1708 Dorothy, wife of PLEASANTS, relinquished dower right. Witnesses: William HATCHER, John GILES. Theodrick's will, executed 22 July 1736, recorded at Varina, Henrico Co. 1st Monday April 1737 p. 57 1 Heirs: Wife - Elizabeth during her widowhood, the plantation and appurtanences p. 150 2 Sons - Theodrick, 218 acres and 2 negroes, on Elizabeth's death or remarriage John, 120 acres on Round Hill Branch adjoining John SPEARS & John WEBB, personal property, and 2 negroes on Elizabeth's death or remarriage. Daughter - Mary, A cow and calf and personal property. Executrix: Wife Elizabeth Witnesses: Thomas WATKINS, John SPEAR, Will W. LOATHAM [Mary was the only daughter named. Might she have been the only unmarried one?] p. 45 1 Elizabeth's will, executed 8 July 1747, probated 1st Monday in December 1751 in Henrico Co p. 45 1 Heirs: Sons - Theodrick, the Great Bible, 6 cattle & white mare p. 151 2 John, balance of the estate after specific bequests Daughters - All received items and livestock - Elizabeth MARTIN, Anne FERRIS, Susannah SCRUGGS, Martha GARTHRIGHT, Mary SOUGH(?) Grandson - Cuthburd WEBB, a mare foal or filly Executor: son John CARTER Witnesses: Hannah H. MORGAN, Theodrick CARTER II, Mark CLARKE COMMENTS - St. Peter's Parish register records the birth of Elizabeth to Theodrick and p. 45 1 Elizabeth on 22 Aug 1736 -- one month after Theodrick's will was executed; he was over 60 years old. How old was Elizabeth? Was she the mother of all of the children? It's unlikely that Elizabeth, born in 1736, was the Elizabeth MARTIN named in her mother's 1747 will. WEBB FAMILY CONNECTION? The John Webb family lived next door to Theodrick CARTER I in Henrico Co., VA. Maybe John Webb's wife was a daughter of Theodrick I (perhaps Hannah?), and she had died before the 1736 wills of her father and her husband. Gary Morris says that this is true. See Hannah & John WEBB RANDOLPH FAMILY CONNECTION? Was Elizabeth related to the RANDOLPHs? Her son-in-law, John WEBB, appears to be related to the RANDOLPHs Capt. Giles WEBB of Henrico Co. ( -1713) married Sarah RANDOLPH, widow of Henry, who died in 1693, at age 28. p 2305 3 William RANDOLPH's will, executed 17 Oct 1742, proved in Goochland p. 93 5 Co., VA 16 Nov 1742.. Witnesses: Wm MAYO, Saml. COBBS, John SCRUGGS, Thos. CARTER, Richard POVALL Proved the will: William MAYO, Theodrick CARTER, John SCRUGGS POSSIBLE DESCENDANTS 1812 - Militia Rolls of the War of 1812 published by the State of Virginia include some p. 397 6 possible descendants of this Theodorick: 33rd Regiment, Henrico County - Moses, Charles G., William, Theodorick, Dandridge, & Joseph 69th Regiment, Halifax County - Theodorick CARTER.

SOURCES

• 1 GILES CARTER OF VIRGINIA, by Gen. Wm. G. H. Carter
• 2 SOME SOUTHERN COLONIAL FAMILIES, Vol. 4, by David A. Avant, Jr.
• 3 THE EDWARD PLEASANTS VALENTINE PAPERS.
• 4 VIRGINIA COLONIAL ABSTRACTS, Vol. III, Henrico Co. - Southside, 1736, byBeverley Fleet
• (Footnote 4 refers to John WEBB, husband of Hannah.)
• 5 GENEALOGIES OF VIRGINIA FAMILIES, from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. I
• 6 THE DESCENDANTS OF CAPT. THOMAS CARTER, by, Joseph Lyon Miller, p 379