Elizabeth Ballard

Family

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William Ballard of Charles City County, Virginia (c.1668-c.1725).

Very little is known of William Ballard, the youngest son of Thomas Ballard of James City county.

William Ballard and Elizabeth _ had issue:

• 1. THOMAS, married Mary Dancy.
• 2. Francis, born c. 1705, died before 7 June 1727. He figures in the records of Charles City county on three occasions, one a lawsuit, the two others regarding the administration of his estate by his brother, Thomas ..
• 3. Rebecca, living in 1726. Possibly the Rebecca identified as the wife of William Sherman of New Kent County, ...
• 4. Anna, living in 1726. Perhaps married Henry Talman. ...
• 5. JOHN, married Faitha Edmunds.
• 6. Elizabeth, married William Firth.
• 7. WILLIAM, likely married Elizabeth Clopton.
• 8. Martha, a minor in 1726, was probably born c. 1711

Will

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“Will of Elizabeth Ballard of Westover Parish, Charles City County, dated 22 May 1726, recorded 2 November 1726. Charles City Co. Va. Wills & Deeds, 1725-1731, p. 131.

To daughter Martha Ballard, when of age or married, negro girl Ancy, now in the possession of my brother-in-law Henry Soane; and my daughter is to continue with said Henry and my sister Sarah Soane until 18.

If Martha dies, negro to be sold and money divided between my children: Thomas Ballard, Francis Ballard, Rebecca Ballard, Anna Talman, John Ballard, Elizabeth Firth and William Ballard.

To my son-in-law William Firth, one gray horse and to have the obligation to pay £5 I owe Benjamin Dormous on a judgment in James City Court obtained against me.

Executor: Brother-in-law Henry Soane. Witnesses: Henry Soane, Simon Stubblefield, Mich'a Sherman. Presented by Henry Soane, proved by other witnesses. Inventory, p. 152. Value £28.18.8½, by court order dated November 1726; appraised by John Lide, Wm. Parrish, Charles Christian & Jeffry Murrell, recorded 1 February 1726; presented by Capt. Henry Soane.