Col. Nicholas Ware

A Patriot of the American Revolution for VIRGINIA.

DAR Ancestor # A120866

Family

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The eldest son of Nicholas Ware II and Ms. Long was Nicholas Ware III, b. 29 Dec 1709 in Stratton Major Parish, New Kent Co., VA, and d. 10 Nov 1799 in Edgefield Co. VA at age 90. He married first Sarah Munday (c1712-c1742) and secondly Dorothy "Dolly" Garrett (c1720-Bet. 1784-1795), daughter of John Garrett and Frances Dudley, and sister of Martha Garrett who married his brother Henry Ware. Sarah Ware was named in the will of her father John Munday dated 27 Oct 1739, and her husband Nicholas Ware is mentioned in several estate documents. His brother John Ware married her sister Mary Munday.

Children of Nicholas Ware and Sarah Munday, daughter of John Munday and Elizabeth Reeves:

Their children are unknown, however, it is assumed they did have children who have yet to be identified. Possible names: Nicholas Ware b. 1734-1742; John Ware b. 1734-1742; Elizabeth Ware b. 1734-1742; Mary Ware b. 1734-1742 and Sarah Ware b. 1734-1742. Sarah Ware possibly died abt. 1742/43 with her mother during childbirth since Nicholas and Dolly later named a daughter Sarah.

Children of Nicholas Ware and Dorothy "Dolly" Garrett, daughter of John Garrett and Frances Dudley:

• 1. Henry Ware b. ca. 1744;
• 2. Reuben Ware, (1746-1803) m. Susan Graves. A letter regarding the lineage of Rueben Ware found in the Ware Family File in the Frankfort Historical Library, Mrs. Leadru Ware Kirby of Missouri states, “Rueben Ware was born in Caroline County, Virginia, moved to Franklin Co. KY and died in 1803. Reuben was born in 1746 and married Susan Graves.” She lists the parents of Reuben Ware as Nicholas and Dolly (Garrett) Ware. Reuben “moved to Kentucky with his sister Sarah Ware Samuel and other Ware relatives to settle in Shelby County.” Their children are listed as Thomas; William; Nicholas; Mary (Polly) who married Rev. George Waller.” The National Society of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, Vol. XXXIV, p. 81, states: Reuben Ware served in the 5th and 9th Virginia Continental Lines and married Susan "unknown." His father, Nicholas Ware III, was born 29 December 1709 and died 10 November 1799, he married 1) Sarah Munday, daughter of John Munday and Elizabeth Harrison (the mother of his children) and 2) Dorothy “Dolly” Garrett, daughter of John Garrett and Frances Dudley. In Abstract of Early Kentucky Wills and Inventories, By Junie Estelle Stewart King, the following is written: Ware, Reuben. May 1803. Apprs: Giles Samuels, Thomas Settle, Daniel Peak.
• 3. Sarah Ware b. ca. 1748 m. William Samuel / Samuels b. c1746 son of Robert Samuel / Samuels and Lucy William / Williams Wilder states, "Sarah Ware, dau of No. Fl. (Edgefield) Nicholas Ware (IV) wife Dolly Garrett Ware) b. in VA and William Samuel - they went to Kentucky with her brother."
• 4. Robert Ware (Capt) (5 Apr 1750 Caroline Co., VA-4 Nov 1817 Edgefield District, SC) m. Margaret "Peggy" Tankersley c1750 / 1 Caroline Co., VA-22 Dec 1829 Edgefield Co. SC, d/o Joseph and Susannah (Thompson) Tankersley.

Origins

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KNOWN CHILDREN of Nicholas WARE IV Are:

• 1. Colonel Nicholas WARE, V, Born About 1720, and Married Dorothy (Dolly) GARRETT.
• 2. Edward WARE, Born About 1724, and Married Lettice (Leticia) POWELL.
• 3. Captain Henry WARE, Sr., Born About 1726, and Married Martha (Patsy) GARRETT.

Nicholas V, moved to Edgeville, South Carolina and became known as the "Edgeville Nicholas" to distinguish Him from his cousin Nicholas who lived nearby in Abbeville, South Carolina.