David Epperson

David Epperson was born on 27 May 1734 in St. Peter's Parish. New Kent County, Virginia, the son of John Epperson and Elizabeth Michaux. He was christened on 22 Jun 1735. [1]

Children of David Epperson and Hannah Thompson:

David Epperson - b. ca. 1753, Albemarle Co., VA; d. Oct. 1777, hospital at Valley Forge, PA, of a lingering illness; m. Judith Maupin (d. 1816; dau. of Gabriel Maupin) - Albemarle Co., VA

Francis / Franklin (?) Epperson - b. ca. 1756; d. Aug. 1784, of war injuries

Thompson Epperson - b. 1757, Epperson Mountain, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle Co., VA; d. June 9, 1836, Franklin Co., GA; m. Mary Israel (b. ca. 1755, Albermarle Co., VA; d. Nov. 6, 1843; dau. of Michael Israel and Sarah Graves) - Sept. 22, 1782, Amhearst Co., VA;

James Epperson - b. Albemarle Co., VA; m. Mary --(?); signed the Albemarle County Declaration of Independence - April 21, 1779; sold his property in Albemarle Co. - 1795

John / Jonathan Epperson - b. Albemarle Co., VA; m. Elizabeth Bowen - Dec. 22, 1788; served in 14th Virginia Regiment

William Epperson - b. ca. 1762, Albemarle Co., VA; m. Nancy Hicks - June 21, 1788

Robert / Robin(?) Epperson - m. Lucy Oberlick - March 1805, Madison Co., KY

Charles Epperson - b. July 14, 1766, Albemarle Co., VA; d. Dec. 15, 1852, Oxford, IL; m. Sarah Lamb Love (b. March 10, 1772, VA; d. April 23, 1853, Oxford, IL)

Judith Epperson - m. James Gardner

Elizabeth Epperson - m. William Beauchamp Proctor

Susanna Epperson - m. Jonathan Langford (1st cousin; son of Thomas Langford and Elizabeth Thompson)

Hannah Epperson - m. --(?) Freeman

Lucy Jane Epperson - m. John Burch / Burke - Jan. 17, 1786

Will of David Epperson

Albemarle County, VA Will Book 4; p. 33.

transcribed by Mchael Vaughn Sims May 19, 2002

from a photocopy made by Doris Sketoe July 1982

In the name of God, amen.

I David Epperson of Virginia and County Albemarle, being through the mercy of God of sound mind and memory, do make appoint constitute and ordain this my last will and testament and desire it to be received by all as such. Imprimis my soul I humbly bequeath to God who gave it me. My body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and executors hereafter mentioned. My will is and I positively order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate, my will is and I desire that my estate be neither appraised nor sold. Item the 1st I lend unto my beloved wife all my estate real and personal during her natural life. Item the 2nd I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Epperson his heirs and assigns forever one half of my land so as to include the mantion [sic] spot whereon I now live. Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Epperson his heirs and assigns forever the other half of my land. Item 3d I give unto my eleven children, viz, Robert, James, Thompson, William, John, and Charles Epperson, Judith Gardner, Elizabeth Proctor, Susanna Langford, Hannah Freeman and Lucy Burke [Burch?] to them and their heirs and assigns forever, all my stock of every kind whatsoever and household and [kitchen?] furniture together with the rest of my estate whatsoever not heretofore divided to be equally divided among them. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my wife Hannah Epperson Executrix James Epperson and Jonathan Langford Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty 2 day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.

Signed, sealed and delivered

In the presence of Test.

John Hall David Epperson (Seal)

Nathan Hall his D mark

Candis Hall

At Albemarle October Court 1799

This last will and testament of David Epperson dec’d. was produced unto court and proved by the oathes of John Hall Nathan Hall and Candis Hall witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Test. John Nicholas [Clerk? / Cal? / C. C. O?]

Pursuant to the above order with under written commissioners did on this tenth day of Sept. 1799 proceed to divide the lands of [rest cut off by photocopy]

Will of Francis Epperson

Charlottesville, Albemarle County, VA Will Book 2; p. 412.

The will of Francis Epperson of said County

Dated 20th January 1777

Legators

Beloved father David Epperson

Francis X Epperson [signature]

H. Buss[?]

James Gardner

Parents of David Epperson:

John EPPERSON , Sr. •Birth: 19 Sep 1703 in New Kent Co., VA •Death: 20 Feb 1737 in New Kent Co., VA

Elizabeth MICHHAUX •Birth: 1707 in New Kent, VA •Death: AFT 1738 in New Kent, VA

Married: 1728 in St. Peter's Parrish, New Kent Co., VA

Children:

1. William EPPERSON b: 10 Jul 1729 in New Kent Co., VA
2. Elizabeth EPPERSON b: 1731 in New Kent Co., VA
3. DAVID EPPERSON b: 22 Jun 1734 in New Kent Co., VA
4. John EPPERSON, Jr. b: 13 Aug 1736 in St. Peter's Parrish, New Kent Co., VA

It appears John and Elizabeth Epperson, parents of David, both died soon after their last son, John Jr., birth in 1736. This would have made 'David', Sr. 4-5 years old when his parents died.

David's son, John, was a soldier in the 'Revolutionary War'; both served in the 14th Virginia Regiment. David Epperson, Jr. died in the 'Revolutionary War'.

"David Epperson and his Family of Albemarle County, VA", by Edna Epperson Brinkman, Published 1933

Pages 16 & 17

The integrity of David Epperson is the same whether he came from England or whether he was born in St. Peter's Parrish in the Virginia Colony. Either record places him on the far Eastern shore, in that part of Virginia known as "Tidewater". Twenty-three years later we find him owning a large plantation on one of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which was called "Epperson Mountain". He had pushed his way through the wilderness and chosen one of the most beautiful spots in all Virginia for his home, having traveled from the coast or the "Tidewater" section of Virginia up the "James River Territory" to the "Piedmont" country, or foot of the mountains. Here, in 1757, twenty miles southwest of Charlottesville, "The Heart of Virginia", his son Thompson was born. Thompson was later to give noble service to his country.

At the time of his death, David Epperson and his children owned a combined acreage of 1,400 acres on the bordering 'Epperson Mountain', St. Anne's Parrish, in Albemarle Co., VA

According to family tradition, when David died in December 1799, his family "laid him away in a little burial plot near his home". The families of his sons, William, John, and Charles , and those of his daughters, Elizabeth, Judith, Susanna, and Lucy, were living on plantations adjoining his. Thompson sold and moved to North Carolina and then Georgia; James sold and no mention of where he went; and Robert moved to Kentucky.

Will of David Epperson Albemarle County, VA Will Book 4; p. 33. transcribed by Michael Vaughn Sims - May 19, 2002 from a photocopy made by Doris Sketoe - July 1982.

In the name of God, amen.

I David Epperson of Virginia and County Albemarle, being through the mercy of God of sound mind and memory, do make appoint constitute and ordain this my last will and testament and desire it to be received by all as such. Imprimis my soul I humbly bequeath to God who gave it me. My body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and executors hereafter mentioned. My will is and I positively order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate, my will is and I desire that my estate be neither appraised nor sold. Item the 1st I lend unto my beloved wife all my estate real and personal during her natural life. Item the 2nd I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Epperson his heirs and assigns forever one half of my land so as to include the mansion [sic] spot whereon I now live. Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Epperson his heirs and assigns forever the other half of my land. Item 3d I give unto my eleven children, viz, Robert, James, Thompson, William, John, and Charles Epperson, Judith Gardner, Elizabeth Proctor, Susanna Langford, Hannah Freeman and Lucy Burke [Burch?] to them and their heirs and assigns forever, all my stock of every kind whatsoever and household and [kitchen?] furniture together with the rest of my estate whatsoever not heretofore divided to be equally divided among them. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my wife Hannah Epperson Executrix James Epperson and Jonathan Langford Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty 2 day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.

Signed, sealed and delivered  In the presence of Test.  John Hall  Nathan Hall Candis Hall  David Epperson (Seal) his D mark  At Albemarle October Court 1799 

This last will and testament of David Epperson dec'd. was produced unto court and proved by the oathes of John Hall Nathan Hall and Candis Hall witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

"David Epperson and his Family of Albemarle County, VA", by Edna Epperson Brinkman, Published 1933

From the 'Bio' of: Hannah Judith Thompson Epperson:

When Hannah left her home on the 'mountain' (Epperson Mountain), she left her dead in the little lot on the hillside overlooking the great beautiful valley toward the East. From the description in the deeds of the property sold at this time, David's home and grave seem to be a part of the 'Blue Ridge Mountains'.

There is an unmarked stone in "Drowling Creek Church Cemetery" near the little station of Panola, on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. A cut of this church and cemetery is given herein.

In this cemetery, with an unmarked stone, is probably the grave of Charles' mother, Hannah. The family story was that "Hannah' died in Kentucky. Land sold about this time by James Gardner and his wife, Judith, in Madison County, Kentucky, would indicate that Hannah's daughter, Judith Epperson Gardner, was in Kentucky at this time with her mother.

CHILDREN OF DAVID and HANNAH EPPERSON:

- Hannah EPPERSON FREEMAN b: 1754 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- David Jr. EPPERSON b: 1755 in Albemarle Co., VA

- Francis EPPERSON b: 1756 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Thompson EPPERSON b: 1757 in 20 miles S.W. of Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA (Epperson Mt.)

- John EPPERSON b: 1761 in Albemarle Co., VA (my 4th Gr. Grandfather)

- William EPPERSON b: 1762 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Robert EPPERSON b: 1764 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Lucy Jane EPPERSON BURCH b: 1765 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Charles EPPERSON b: 14 Jul 1766 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Judith EPPERSON GARDNER b: 1768 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Susanna EPPERSON LANGFORD b: 1770 in Albemarle Co., VA

- Elizabeth EPPERSON PROCTOR b: 1776 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

"The Story David Epperson and his Family of Albemarle, Co., VA" Page 21

"The Old House" Bless it's old heart, if we could count years as it can, we too might be peaceful and restful. But our lives are so short, we come and go so fast, no wonder at times the old House seems looking down on us with sadness; for surely the graveyard in the meadow nearby tells the story of man's short existence. The happy, merry people whose voices once made the walls of the old House ring rest there under the myrtle and boxwood, watched over by the nightingale and whip-poor-will. The old headstones, moss and ivy covered, lean down toward their dead lovingly, as though wishing to get nearer to them."

I have been blessed to have an 'original' copy of "David Epperson and His Family of Albemarle Co., VA" handed down through the family.

Inscription: Pvt 14 Va. Reg. Rev. War

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Dec 15 2016, 22:08:51 UTC

Biography

Chronology of David Epperson / Apperson by Michael Vaughn Sims

1734 Born - May 27, 1734, New Kent County, VA; son of John Epperson and Elizabeth --(?)1 Baptized - June 22, 1734, Saint Peter’s Parish, New Kent County, VA2

1753 Married Hannah Thompson (b. ca. 1735; dau. of Robert Thompson 3) - ca. 1753, Albemarle County, VA Settled in Saint Anne’s Parish (later Fredericksville Parish), Albemarle County, VA located twenty miles southwest of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, VA

Owned a large plantation of one of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, which was called Epperson Mountain

1757 Birth of son Thompson Epperson - 1757, Epperson Mountain, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle County, VA

1776 Signed Dissenters’ Petition - 1776, Albemarle County, VA; petition made by colonists who wanted to be free from the Church of England Volunteered service in the 14th Virginia Regiment; volunteered for two months, returned home, then enlisted again Provided financial support to other volunteers who otherwise could not have entered military service without leaving their families destitute

1784 Received by bequeath all the property of son Francis Epperson

1784; viz - one mare, saddle and bridle, one crop of corn, two crops of tobacco See Will of Francis Epperson Provided lodging for the the circuit riding minister of Saint Anne’s Parish

1799 Died - October / December 1799, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle County, VA; buried Epperson family cemetery, Epperson Mountain, Albemarle County, VA At the time of his death, David Epperson and his children ownded a combined acreage of 1,400 acres on and bordering Epperson Mountain, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle County, VA

1800 Son John Epperson sold Epperson farm to James Durrett - 180016 David Epperson’s home and farm appear to have become part of the Blue Ridge Farm of Greenwood, VA

1802 Widow Hannah Thompson Epperson moved to Hawkins County, TN with son Charles Epperson

1814 Death of widow Hannah Thompson Epperson - ca. 1814, Richmond, KY

Birth: Jun. 22, 1734 New Kent County Virginia, USA Death: Dec., 1799 Albemarle County Virginia, USA

Parents of David Epperson:

John EPPERSON , Sr. •Birth: 19 Sep 1703 in New Kent Co., VA •Death: 20 Feb 1737 in New Kent Co., VA

Elizabeth MICHHAUX •Birth: 1707 in New Kent, VA •Death: AFT 1738 in New Kent, VA

Married: 1728 in St. Peter's Parrish, New Kent Co., VA

Children:

- William EPPERSON b: 10 Jul 1729 in New Kent Co., VA - Elizabeth EPPERSON b: 1731 in New Kent Co., VA - DAVID EPPERSON b: 22 Jun 1734 in New Kent Co., VA - John EPPERSON, Jr. b: 13 Aug 1736 in St. Peter's Parrish, New Kent Co., VA

It appears John and Elizabeth Epperson, parents of David, both died soon after their last son, John Jr., birth in 1736. This would have made 'David', Sr. 4-5 years old when his parents died. (More research needed)......

David's son, John, was a soldier in the 'Revolutionary War'; both served in the 14th Virginia Regiment. David Epperson, Jr. died in the 'Revolutionary War'.

"David Epperson and his Family of Albemarle County, VA", by Edna Epperson Brinkman, Published 1933

Pages 16 & 17

The integrity of David Epperson is the same whether he came from England or whether he was born in St. Peter's Parrish in the Virginia Colony. Either record places him on the far Eastern shore, in that part of Virginia known as "Tidewater". Twenty-three years later we find him owning a large plantation on one of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which was called "Epperson Mountain". He had pushed his way through the wilderness and chosen one of the most beautiful spots in all Virginia for his home, having traveled from the coast or the "Tidewater" section of Virginia up the "James River Territory" to the "Piedmont" country, or foot of the mountains. Here, in 1757, twenty miles southwest of Charlottesville, "The Heart of Virginia", his son Thompson was born. Thompson was later to give noble service to his country.

At the time of his death, David Epperson and his children owned a combined acreage of 1,400 acres on the bordering 'Epperson Mountain', St. Anne's Parrish, in Albemarle Co., VA

According to family tradition, when David died in December 1799, his family "laid him away in a little burial plot near his home". The families of his sons, William, John, and Charles , and those of his daughters, Elizabeth, Judith, Susanna, and Lucy, were living on plantations adjoining his. Thompson sold and moved to North Carolina and then Georgia; James sold and no mention of where he went; and Robert moved to Kentucky.

Will of David Epperson Albemarle County, VA Will Book 4; p. 33. transcribed by Michael Vaughn Sims - May 19, 2002 from a photocopy made by Doris Sketoe - July 1982.

In the name of God, amen.

I David Epperson of Virginia and County Albemarle, being through the mercy of God of sound mind and memory, do make appoint constitute and ordain this my last will and testament and desire it to be received by all as such. Imprimis my soul I humbly bequeath to God who gave it me. My body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and executors hereafter mentioned. My will is and I positively order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate, my will is and I desire that my estate be neither appraised nor sold. Item the 1st I lend unto my beloved wife all my estate real and personal during her natural life. Item the 2nd I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Epperson his heirs and assigns forever one half of my land so as to include the mansion [sic] spot whereon I now live. Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Epperson his heirs and assigns forever the other half of my land. Item 3d I give unto my eleven children, viz, Robert, James, Thompson, William, John, and Charles Epperson, Judith Gardner, Elizabeth Proctor, Susanna Langford, Hannah Freeman and Lucy Burke [Burch?] to them and their heirs and assigns forever, all my stock of every kind whatsoever and household and [kitchen?] furniture together with the rest of my estate whatsoever not heretofore divided to be equally divided among them. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my wife Hannah Epperson Executrix James Epperson and Jonathan Langford Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty 2 day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. Signed, sealed and delivered In the presence of Test. John Hall Nathan Hall Candis Hall David Epperson (Seal) his D mark At Albemarle October Court 1799

This last will and testament of David Epperson dec'd. was produced unto court and proved by the oathes of John Hall Nathan Hall and Candis Hall witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

"David Epperson and his Family of Albemarle County, VA", by Edna Epperson Brinkman, Published 1933

From the 'Bio' of: Hannah Judith Thompson Epperson:

When Hannah left her home on the 'mountain' (Epperson Mountain), she left her dead in the little lot on the hillside overlooking the great beautiful valley toward the East. From the description in the deeds of the property sold at this time, David's home and grave seem to be a part of the 'Blue Ridge Mountains'.

There is an unmarked stone in "Drowling Creek Church Cemetery" near the little station of Panola, on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. A cut of this church and cemetery is given herein.

In this cemetery, with an unmarked stone, is probably the grave of Charles' mother, Hannah. The family story was that "Hannah' died in Kentucky. Land sold about this time by James Gardner and his wife, Judith, in Madison County, Kentucky, would indicate that Hannah's daughter, Judith Epperson Gardner, was in Kentucky at this time with her mother.

CHILDREN OF DAVID and HANNAH EPPERSON:

- Hannah EPPERSON FREEMAN b: 1754 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- David Jr. EPPERSON b: 1755 in Albemarle Co., VA

- Francis EPPERSON b: 1756 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Thompson EPPERSON b: 1757 in 20 miles S.W. of Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA (Epperson Mt.)

- John EPPERSON b: 1761 in Albemarle Co., VA (my 4th Gr. Grandfather)

- William EPPERSON b: 1762 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Robert EPPERSON b: 1764 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Lucy Jane EPPERSON BURCH b: 1765 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Charles EPPERSON b: 14 Jul 1766 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Judith EPPERSON GARDNER b: 1768 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

- Susanna EPPERSON LANGFORD b: 1770 in Albemarle Co., VA

- Elizabeth EPPERSON PROCTOR b: 1776 in Albemarle Co., Virginia

Family links: Spouse: Hannah Judith Thompson Epperson (1735 - 1814)

Children: John Epperson (1761 - 1817)

Charles Epperson (1766 - 1852)

Inscription: Pvt 14 Va. Reg. Rev. War

Burial: Blue Ridge Farm Cemetery Greenwood (Albemarle County) Albemarle County Virginia, USA

Sources

Edna Epperson Brinkman; The Story of David Epperson and His Family of Albemarle County, Virginia. By the author; Hinsdale, IL; 1933; p. 19 and 20

"First Families of America;" Compendium of American Genealogy. p. 247.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch, 20 October 1937 describing the unveiling of the marker for David Epperson.

Find A Grave Memorial# 89656188

Name

Name: DAVID /EPPERSON/[1] Birth

Birth: Date: 27 May 1734 Place: New Kent Co, Virginia, USA[2] Marriage

Marriage: Date: 1753 Place: VA[3]

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Biography

Baptized 6/22/1734

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Apperson/Epperson References in The Register of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Va. 1680 to 1787

David son of John and Elizabeth Apperson born May 27, baptized June 22, 1735. [p. 117]

As per http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/textindices/E/EPP ERSON+1999+2727601+F

David Epperson Born: May 27, 1734 in Albemarle Co., Va +Hannah Thompson Born: Abt 1735 in Albemarle Co., Va

Veteran Gravesites in Virginia Page 61Appendix D: Veterans By Locality of Burial as of 3/8/2000 County Last Name First Name Birth Death Cemetery City Other Information Source Albemarle Apperson David 1734 1799 Blue Ridge (Ortman) F arm Greenwood Private

(Epperson) from "Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots: Volume 1"

- Apperson, David: b 5-27-1734 VA d p 2-2-1799 VA m Hannah Thompson Pvt VA as per DAR PATRIOT INDEX - CENTENNIAL EDITION, PART 1, PAGE 72

-David, son of John and Elizabeth Apperson born May 27, baptized June 22, 1735 from "The Parish Register of Saint Peter's, New Kent County, Virginia from 1680 to 1787" published by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Virginia - Surname Given Name Rank ROLL BOX APPERSON David PRIVATE 112

David Epperson was born on 27 May 1734 in St. Peter's Parish. New Kent County, Virginia, the son of John Epperson and Elizabeth Michaux. He was christened on 22 Jun 1735. [1]

David married Hannah Thompson, daughter of Robert Thompson, about 1753, Albemarle, Virginia.[2] They settled in Saint Anne’s Parish (later Fredericksville Parish), Albemarle County, owning a large plantation on Epperson Mountain in the Blue Ridge.

David and Hannah had the following children, who he listed in his will:

David Epperson Jr. (abt.1754-1777) (Not named in Will)
Judith (Epperson) Gardner (abt.1755- ) Francis Epperson (1756-1784) (Not named in Will) Hannah (Epperson) Freeman (abt.1756-1836) Thompson Epperson (1757-1836) James Epperson (abt.1759- ) John Epperson (abt.1761-abt.1817) William James Epperson (1762-1823) Robert Epperson (1764-aft.1805) (Not named in Will) Charles H. Epperson (1766-1852) Susanna (Epperson) Langford (1770-1866) Lucy Jane (Epperson) Burch (1774-1860) Elizabeth (Epperson) Proctor (1776-1798) James Epperson (aft.1776-bef.1870) David signed the Dissenters’ Petition in 1776 in Albemarle County. [3] petitioning for freedom from the Church of England. He enlisted as a Private in the 14th Virginia Regiment, serving two months. He also financial support to other volunteers who otherwise could not have entered military service without leaving their families destitute. [4]

At the time of his death, David Epperson and his children owned a combined acreage of 1,400 acres on the bordering 'Epperson Mountain', St. Anne's Parrish, in Albemarle Co., VA. [5]

Will of David Epperson In the name of God, amen.

I David Epperson of Virginia and County Albemarle, being through the mercy of God of sound mind and memory, do make appoint constitute and ordain this my last will and testament and desire it to be received by all as such. Imprimis my soul I humbly bequeath to God who gave it me. My body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and executors hereafter mentioned. My will is and I positively order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate, my will is and I desire that my estate be neither appraised nor sold. Item the 1st I lend unto my beloved wife all my estate real and personal during her natural life. Item the 2nd I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Epperson his heirs and assigns forever one half of my land so as to include the mansion [sic] spot whereon I now live. Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Epperson his heirs and assigns forever the other half of my land. Item 3d I give unto my eleven children, viz, Robert, James, Thompson, William, John, and Charles Epperson, Judith Gardner, Elizabeth Proctor, Susanna Langford, Hannah Freeman and Lucy Burke [Burch?] to them and their heirs and assigns forever, all my stock of every kind whatsoever and household and [kitchen?] furniture together with the rest of my estate whatsoever not heretofore divided to be equally divided among them. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my wife Hannah Epperson Executrix James Epperson and Jonathan Langford Executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty 2 day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. Signed, sealed and delivered In the presence of Test. John Hall Nathan Hall Candis Hall David Epperson (Seal) his D mark At Albemarle October Court 1799

This last will and testament of David Epperson dec'd. was produced unto court and proved by the oathes of John Hall Nathan Hall and Candis Hall witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.[6]

David died on 17 Dec 1799 in Albemarle, Virginia. His place of burial is not known but is assumed to be on the family farm near where other members of his family are known to be buried. A Revolutionary War Veteran market was placed in his honor. It is inscribed Pvt 14 Va. Reg. Rev. War[7][8] [9]

Sources ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRRW-VMZ : 10 February 2018), David Apperson, 27 May 1735; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 6,048,679. ↑ Brinkman, 1933, p. vii. ↑ Petition of Dissenters in Albemarle and Amherst Counties, [before 1 November 1776] ↑ A Pay Roll of Capt. John Marks Company of the 14th Virginia Regimant Commanded by Colo. Charles Lewis, from their appointment to the 28th of April 1777.” The entry shows that David Epperson was a private in this company, was appointed and enlisted February 13, and received £5 s1 d4 for his services. The name also appears on the rolls for May, June, July, August, September, October, and November, 1777. The name is sometimes spelled Apperson. War Department (W.D.) 263, 2. See Brinkman, p. 249. ↑ David Epperson and his Family of Albemarle County, VA", by Edna Epperson Brinkman, Published 1933, Pages 16 & 17 ↑ Will of David Epperson Albemarle County, VA Will Book 4; p. 33. transcribed by Michael Vaughn Sims - May 19, 2002 from a photocopy made by Doris Sketoe - July 1982. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVL6-3LNB : 13 December 2015), David Epperson, 1799; Burial, Greenwood, Albemarle, Virginia, United States of America, Blue Ridge Farm Cemetery; citing record ID 89656188, Find A Grave ↑ "United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHZH-LZ6 : 12 March 2018), David Epperson, . ↑ Richmond Times Dispatch, 20 October 1937 describing the unveiling of the marker for David Epperson. Brinkman, Edna E. The Story of David Epperson and his Family, of Albemarle County, Virginia. Hinsdale, IL: Edna Epperson Brinkman, 1933. "First Families of America," Compendium of American Genealogy. p. 247.

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U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

about David Epperson

Name: David Epperson

Gender: male

Birth Place: VA

Birth Year: 1734

Spouse Name: Hannah Thompson

Marriage

Year: 1753

Marriage State: VA

Number Pages: 1

David Epperson / Apperson (1734-1799)

1734 Born - May 27, 1734, New Kent County, VA; son of John Epperson and Elizabeth --(?)

Baptized - June 22, 1734, Saint Peter’s Parish, New Kent County, VA

1753 Married Hannah Thompson (b. ca. 1735; dau. of Robert Thompson) - ca. 1753, Albemarle County, VA

Settled in Saint Anne’s Parish (later Fredericksville Parish), Albemarle County, VA located twenty miles southwest of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, VA

Owned a large plantation of one of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, which was called Epperson Mountain

1757 Birth of son Thompson Epperson - 1757, Epperson Mountain, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle County, VA

1776 Signed Dissenters’ Petition - 1776, Albemarle County, VA; petition made by colonists who wanted to be free from the Church of England

Volunteered service in the 14th Virginia Regiment; volunteered for two months, returned home, then enlisted again

Provided financial support to other volunteers who otherwise could not have entered military service without leaving their families destitute

1784 Received by bequeath all the property of son Francis Epperson - ca. 1784; viz - one mare, saddle and bridle, one crop of corn, two crops of tobacco

Provided lodging for the the circuit riding minister of Saint Anne’s Parish

1799 Died - October / December 1799, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle County, VA; buried Epperson family cemetery, Epperson Mountain, Albemarle County, VA

At the time of his death, David Epperson and his children ownded a combined acreage of 1,400 acres on and bordering Epperson Mountain, Saint Anne’s Parish, Albemarle County, VA

1802 Widow Hannah Thompson Epperson moved to Hawkins County, TN with son Charles Epperson - ca. 1802

1800 Son John Epperson sold Epperson farm to James Durrett - 1800

David Epperson’s home and farm appear to have become part of the Blue Ridge Farm of Greenwood, VA

1814 Death of widow Hannah Thompson Epperson - ca. 1814, Richmond, KY