Cornelius Reynolds

Cornelius Reynolds was born in England, usually seen as a son of Thomas Reynolds, of Isle of Wight and Mary (?), but there is doubt (see discussion https://www.geni.com/discussions/261847?msg=1617108).

About 1637, his family immigrated to American, and settled on the Rapidan River, the largest tributary of the Rappahannock River. The two rivers converge just west of the city of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Cornelius Reynolds married before 1650, an un-named wife, who was the mother of three of his children, born in Isle of Wight county, Virginia. [5]

• John, (d aft 1706), married Sarah Grymes
• William Reynolds, (d abt 1701), married Elizabeth Merriman
• Susannah Reynolds (d abt 1709) married 2) John Goss 2) Thomas Meador

About 1673 Cornelius Reynolds married secondly to Margery Herald. She was Thomas Williams’ widow.

James Hughes 2006-04-25 16:30:16
Legacy Report

• Wills of Old Rappahannoack Co. VA.
• Cornelius Reynolds, names wife Margery,
• Sons: John, William,
• Grandson, Goss,
• Will written Nov. 9, 1685, Executed Dec. 21, 1685

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• Wills of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia [William Montgomery Sweeny]
• REYNOLDS, CORNELIUS, in the ffreshes of Rappahannock. 29 September, 1684; 4 November, 1685.
• Wife Margery to be whole and sole Executrix of all and every parcel of my Estate and all moveables only the seat of land where I now live to be divided equally either of them a Plantation my son William to have the Choice and my son John the other halfe with one Plantacon.
• To grandson Goss the first mare foal with her increase.
• Wit. THOS X HOPE, MARY X HOPE, MATT X LAFRY. Page 60.

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• 1683-1685 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press] Page 89
• Rappahannock County Court 6th of May 1685
• - Refference granted between Colnll NICHOLAS SPENCER Plt. and Mrs. MARGERY RENOLDS, Relict of Doctr: CORNELS, RENOLDS deced, Deft. till next North side Court
• - Refference is granted between Capt. GEO. TAYLER Plt. & REES EVANS Deft, next North side Court

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• 1685-1687 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 124
• - Rappahannock County Court 4th of November 1685
• - Ordered that the Estate of ANN & SUSANNA, Orphans of Capt. THOMAS WILLIAMS late in the possession of Doctr. CORNELIUS REYNOLDS deced, in the first place & before any Debts or Legacies whatsoever are paid, be separated from the Estate of the said REYNOLDS & out of the same make good to the sd Orphans of Capt. THOMAS WILLIAMS

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Contributed by: James Hughes

• URL: http://www.thegreatamericanfamily.com/tng/getperson.php?personID=I7... e=TGAF&PHPSESSID=87f4632c8c50096d495bc370da8f1ebd
• URL title: John Gross
• John Goss (grandson of Cornelius Reynolds) made his will June 11, 1705. He gave "all lands to his sister Sarah Coghill" all personal property to my mother Susanna Meador. Father-in-law Thomas Meadoes sole exr." (Id-95)

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• From "Caveliers and Pioneers," p. 168, Patent Book No., 6 (VA):
• MR. THO. MEAD. 640 acs., New Kent County, N. side of Mattapony Riv., upon branches of Peanketank maine Sw., about 2 mi. from Mr. Tho. HOLMES; 6 Oct. 1675, p. 570. On Timber Br., along lland of Johnn PICC & Jno. MADDISON. Granted to Cornelius REYNOLDS 6 June 1664, assigned to Richd. SANKEY, who assigned to sd. MEAD. 8 Jan 1673."

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• Book 12 page 154 Deed. 14 Dec. 1705. Thomas Meadors (sic) and Susanna Meadors Daughter of Cornelius Reynolds deceased sell John Taliaferro, for 6 negros, 300 acres in the Freshes of the Rappahannock River which was granted Mr Cornelius Reynolds 16 April 1683, and by him given to said Susanna as by assignment recorded 14 June 1683.
• Signed
• Thomas Meades (sic)
• Susanna x Meades
• Wit
• Jno Battaile
• James Coghill
• Weldon Jefferson
• Ack by Thomas Meades (sic) and Susanna his wife and rec 11 Feb. 1705 / 6.

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• Richmond County, Virginia WILLS Book No. 2.
• Reynolds, William. 22 October, 1700 1 Jan., 1700.
• Sons Cornelius, John and William;
• daughter Elizabeth Reynolds;
• sons to be of age at 16 years;
• brother John Reynolds to be executor;
• witnesses Catherine Jackson, Cornelius Laffin, Anne Marshall.

• James Hughes 2006-04-25 15:08:07
• Richmond County, Virginia
• William REYNOLDS' will, made in Richmond, October 22, 1700, proved January 1, 1701,
• mentions children: Cornelius, John, William, Elizabeth.

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References

• Reference: WeRelate Genealogy - SmartCopy: Dec 29 2016, 5:25:46 UTC
• https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I3174...
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Reynolds-8016