Edward Boykin, Sr.

   On 3 July 1678 Edward Boykin is first mentioned as owning land in Upper Parish, Isle of Wight Co, VA.

On 20 April 1685 he received a land grant there for 525 acres in consideration of the transportation of eleven persons into the Colony. Said grant stated the following:
"To all &c. whereas &c. Now know yeee, that I the said Francis Lord Howard, Governor &c. Doe wth. the advice and Consent of the Counsell of State accordingly give and grant unto Edward Boykin, five hundred twenty-five acres of land situate between the third Swamp and the main Backwater beginning at a pine, Mr. Williamson's corner tree, thence by his line North fortie one degrees East, two hundred sixtie six pole to a red oak, thence North West by West three hundred and twentie pole to a red oak by the edge of Pocoson, thence South fortie one degrees West two hundred fortie two poles to a pine and white oak saplin in M. E. Thomas Moore's line, and soe by his line South fortie six pole to a white oak and then South East by East two hundred ninety fower poles to the first station, the said land being due by and for the transportation of eleaven p'rsons into this Colony &c. To have and to hold &c. To bee held &c. Yielding and paying &c. Provided &c. Dated this twentieth day of Aprile, 1685."
On 23 January 1690 Edward Boykin received a land grant for 1062 acres from Nathaniel Bacon for the transportation of four persons into the Colony.
On 9 August 1692 Edward bought 525 acres from Authur Allen. On 5 February 1702 Edward Boykin of the upper parish, Isle of Wight Co, VA bought another 400 acres on the main Blackwater Swamp from Arthur Allen of Lawne's Creek Parish in Surry Co, VA. The 400 acres was one-half of the 800 acres of land granted to Arthur Allen and Wm. Edwards, late of James City. Katherine Allen appointed Wm. Bridger, attorney, to release her dower rights to the property.
In the 1704 Quit Rents Edward is shown as holding 1100 acres in Isle of Wight, Co, VA.
In his will, dated 4 January 1725/26, Edward gave his son, John Boykin, the plantation " whereon I now live" containing 530 acres. The balance of his estate went to his wife, Ann. Upon Ann's death, the balance of his estate was to be divided equally among all of his children, but the other children were not named. He appointed his loving wife, Ann, and his son, John Boykin, sole executors of his last will and testament. (Book 3, page 98.)
Will of Edward Boykin dated 4 Jan. 1725/26, Isle of Wight, VA:
In the name of God, Amen. I, Edward Boykin, being sick and weak of Body, but of perfect sense and memory, thanks be given to Almighty God, do make this my last Will and Testament.
First, principaley, I bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God and my Body I commit to the Ground, and as for my personall Estate, which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath as followeth:
Item: I give unto my loving son John Boykin the plantation whereon I now live and all land thereto belonging, being five hundred and thirty acres. . my son and his Heirs forever.
Item: I give unto my Loving Wife Ann Boykin Two Negros by name James and Luke and after my said wife's Decease, I give the said Two Negros James and Luke to my Loving son John Boykin and his Heirs lawfully Begotten of his Body forever.
Item: I give unto my Son John Boykin Two feather beds which he has in his own possession Already and to his Heirs forever.
And all the rest of my Estate Goods and Chattels wherever I give unto my Loving Wife Ann Boykin During her Natural Life, and at her Death it is my wish that it be equally divided among all my children and
Lastly I do appoint my Loving wife Ann Boykin and my son John Boykin my whole and Sole Executors of this my Last Will and Testament revoking Disannulling and making Void all other Wills heretofore made by me.
In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 4th day of January 1725/6.
Edward (x) Boykin (seal)
Signed Sealed and Declared in the presence of James Atkinsson, Mary (x) Atkinsson and John Dunkley

He made a will at Isle of Wight Co., Virginia, on 4 Jan 1725/26.

In the name of God, Amen. I, Edward Boykin, being sick and weakof Body, but of perfect sense and memory, thanks be given to Almighty God, domake this my last Will and Testament. First principaley, I bequeath my Soul into the hands of AlmightyGod and my Body I commit to the Ground and as for my personall Estate which ithath pleased God to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath asfolloweth: Item: I give unto my loving son John Boykin the plantationwhereon I now live and all land thereto belonging being five hundred and thirtyacres... my said son and his Heirs forever. Item: I give unto my Loving Wife Ann Boykin Two Negros by nameJames and Luke and after my said wife's Decease I give the said Two NegrosJames and Luke to my Loving son John Boykin and his Heirs lawfully Begotten of hisBody forever. Item: I give unto my Son John Boykin Two feather beds which hehas in his own possession Already and to his heirs forever. And all the rest of my Estate Goods and Chattels wherever I giveunto my Loving Wife Ann Boykin During her Natural Life, and at her Death it ismy wish that it be equally divided among all my children and Lastly I do appoint my Loving wife Ann Boykin and my son JohnBoykin my whole and Sole Executors of this my Last Will and Testament revokingDisannulling and making Void all other Wills heretofore made byme. In Witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 4day of January 1725/6. Edward (x) Boykin (seal) Signed Sealed and Declared in presence of James Atkinsson, Mary(x) Atkinsson, John Dunkley.

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First Generation

Fort Boykin
Isle of Wright, VA

Virginia in the 1640's offered quick wealth to only a few. Ninety percent held small holdings of 50 to a few hundred acres. The settlers in Virginia worked hard clearing forests for their tobacco crops, which was legal tender in Virginia. The great staple was Indian corn and was used for batter or spoon bread or cone pone and was served for breakfast with butter or molasses. Irish and sweet potatoes and peas, especially black-eyed peas were grown by everyone. Hogs ran wild as did chickens. Most of the settlers had cattle and sheep and small orchards of apples, peaches, plums and figs. There was an abundance of wild game.

Settlers killed foxes, wolves, minks, polecats, bears and an occasional panther, partially for the safety of the homesteaders and to protect

1. Edward Boykin, b. 1650, d. May 27, 1728; m. Anne Marshall.
Edward was from Charing Cross, Huntingdonshire, Kent England, an early colonial settler at Isle of Wright , VA, south side of the James River across from Jamestown.
Edward Boykin, the first of his family in Virginia, is said to have been born at Caernarvon in Wales, but this is unsupported tradition. Edward was a land owner in Isle of Wight County in 1678 for on July 3, 1678, Nicholas Cobb sold Thomas Tooke land adjacent to James Manning and Edward Boykin. He patented 520 acres on the Blackwater in 1683 and Arthur Allen sold him 525 acres at Blackwater Aug.9, 1692. Arthur Allen of "Lawnes Creek Parish, Surry Co.,", on Feb. 5, 1702, sold to Edward Boykin "of the Upper Parish of Isle of Wight one half of 800 acres of land in the Quit Rents of 1704.

There are conflicting dates and records for Edward Boykin, Edward Jr. and Edward III, as well as multiple links and references to the Gwaltney, Warren and Flake families, some of the original settlers of the Jamestown and Isle of Wright, Virginia. Earlier research had Anne Gwaltney married to Edward Boykin I, however more recently it appears that she was married to Edwards son, John Boykin.

"... married Anne Gwaltney, daughter of William Gwaltney and wife Alice Flake, daughter of Robert Flake and Margaret Marriott, granddaughter of Thomas Warren on the “Warren House” Surry Co. VA."
Other records, such as below,9 show that Edward Boykin Jr. may have been the son of John Boykin and Anne Gwaltney. Which would agree with other research documenting statements in the Will of William Gwaltney: "...I give my Grandson, Edward Boykin one cow"

The date of birth for Edward Boykin Jr. could be as early as 1676, or as late as 1706, and still be able to support the birth of Edward III circa 1726.

Ann Boykin died soon after her husband; also John Boykin died soon after his father who had given him the plantation "whereon I now live" and prior to settlement of his father, Edward Boykin, Sr.'s estate. Final account of his estate was returned by Edward Boykin Jr, who again, could have been John's son, or John's brother. The following account is from Isle of Wight Co., Court Records:

"In pursuance of an order of the Court, dated 22 Feb. 1730-31, having stated and settled all debts and credits relating to the estate of Edward Boykin, deceased and amended all errors in the accouint of Edward Boykin, Jr., administrator of the estate of Edward Boykin, deceased; as aforesaid I've found the balance to be eighten pounds nine shillings and eight pence due legatee. Errors accepted. Signed Francis Williamson and John Dunkley, auditors" Will book 3, page 98, Isle of Wight, VA

Will of Edward Boykin - Jan. 4, 1725

In the name of God, Amen.
I, Edward Boykin, being sick and weak of Body, but of perfect sense and memory, thanks be given to Almighty God, do make this my last Will and Testament.

    First principaley, I bequeath my Soul into the hands of Almighty God and my Body I commit to the Ground and as for my personall Estate which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath as followeth:

    Item: I give unto my loving son John Boykin the plantation whereon I now live and all land thereto belonging being five hundred and thirty acres... my said son and his Heirs forever.

    Item: I give unto my Loving Wife Ann Boykin Two Negros by name James and Luke and after my said wife's Decease I give the said Two Negros James and Luke to my Loving son John Boykin and his Heirs lawfully Begotten of his Body forever.

    Item. I give unto my Son John Boykin Two feather beds which he has in his own possession Already and to his heirs forever.

    And all the rest of my Estate Goods and Chattels wherever I give unto my Loving Wife Ann Boykin During her Natural Life, and at her Death it is my wish that it be equally divided among all my children and

    Lastly I do appoint my Loving wife Ann Boykin and my son John Boykin my whole and Sole Executors of this my Last Will and Testament revoking Disannulling and making Void all other Wills heretofore made by me.

    In Witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 4 day of January 1725/6. Edward (x) Boykin (seal)

Signed Sealed and Declared in presence of James Atkinsson, Mary (x) Atkinsson, John Dunkley.2