Elizabeth Farley

John Farley, Jr., son of John, Sr., and Mary Farley was born 1670, possibly in Henrico Co., VA, and died 1754 in Chesterfield Co. He married Elizabeth Akin about 1700. She was born 1674 and died 1761. In 1703 John Farley, Jr., entered 471 acres in Henrico Co., VA, and entered 300 acres in 1714.

Family

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Farley-48

John B. Farley, Jr. was born 06 April 1670 in Charles City, Virginia. About 1700 in Chesterfield, Henrico, Virginia he married Elizabeth Akins, daughter of James and Sarah Akins.

He was a planter and had a plantation with slaves in the colonial society. He raised tobacco and had 551 acres given to him by his father.

John died 16 April 1754 in Dale Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia (will dated 6 April 1754) and Elizabeth died after 1754 in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Their children were:

1. John B. born 1702 in Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
2. Francis Marion born 25 October 1703 in Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
3. Mary Elizabeth born about 1707 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
4. William born 1710 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
5. Sarah born about 1711 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
6. James F. born 1712 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
7. Joseph born 1715 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
8. Forrest born 1717 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
9. Peter born 19 April 1718 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
10. Matthew A. 1719 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia;
11. Henry A. born 1721 Bristol Parish, Chesterfield, Virginia and
12. Simon born about 1723 and died 13 Jun 1756 in Isle of Antigua. [4]

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Will of John Farley

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Archer-189

Will of John Farley, Jr:

In the name of God Amen. I John Farley of Dale Parish in the County of Chesterfield being in perfect health sound sence and good memory thanks be given to God do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner and form following: Imprimis I give the use of my plantation and everything upon the said plantation as Negros, stock, etc to my beloved wife Elizabeth Farley during her natural life but my will and desire is that my said wife shall have the choice of all my beds and furniture with two trunks and one iron Pott to dispose of to whom she thinks proper after my Decease and after my Wife Decease I desire my plantation containing Three hundred acres more or less to my son John Farley and his wife Mary, during their natural lives and after my son John and his Wife's Death I give and devise the said plantation to my son, Peter Farley and his Heirs forever.

Also I give the use of My Negro Dickboy to my Daughter Mary Womack during her life and after her Death I give and bequeath the said Negro Dickboy to my son Francis Farley and his Heirs forever.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son John Farley my Negro Man Dick to him and his heirs forever.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son William Farley and his Heirs forever my Negro Nancy and all her Increase from this Day.

Also I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah Thompson and her Heirs forever my Negro Boy named Billy.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son James Farley and his Heirs forever my Negro Girl Patt and all her Increase.

Also I give and Bequeath to my Son Joseph Farley and his Heirs forever my Negro Wench named Sue with what Children she brings after this Day.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son Matthew Farley my Negro Boy cal'd Lewis to him and his Heirs forever.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son Francis Farley my Negro Wench named Lucy and all her Increase.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son Henry Farley and his Heirs forever one Negro Boy named Stephen.

Also I give and bequeath to my Son Peter Farley and his Heirs forever my two Negro Fellows named Frank and Jimboy, also my Will and desire is that all the remainder of my estate be set up and Sold at Public Oction to the highest Bidder and the Money arising on the Sail to be Equally Divided amongst my said Children hereby revoking all other Wills heretofore made by me do Constitute and Appoint my Son John Farley whole and Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Sixth Day of April one thousand seven hundred and fifty four.

Signed Sealed Published and Delivered to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of •Jno Archer •James Clay •Richard Nunnaley •John Farley

his •John X Farley

mark •Amelia County, Virginia Will Book 1, page 200.

Elizabeth Farley, widow of John Farley, Jr., died 1761.Inventory May 1761, by Christopher Bass, Henry Walthall, and Henry Winfree.Reference:Gulf States Historical Magazine, Vol. 1, page 429.

Disputed Origins

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Akin-82 Alternate Birth Date: 1680. Most family genealogies accept 1674 as Elizabeth's birth year; marking "uncertain" as birth certificates either did not exist there and then or they have been destroyed in subsequent disasters (fire, flood, war).

AIKEN vs. ARCHER Last Name at Birth

John B. FARLEY, Jr., married "Elizabeth," daughter of James AKIN and his wife Sarah [OLIVER] Aiken.

Some genealogical researchers state that the wife of John B. Farley Jr., named Elizabeth, was born to John Archer and Elizabeth (Royall) Archer. Others, a majority, state her parents were James Aiken and Sarah (Randolph) Aiken. In both James and Sarah (Randolph) Aiken's wills, a daughter: Elizabeth "Farlow," is mentioned.[1] Farloe/Farlow is a totally different surname than Farley. Was "Elizabeth Farlow" the same person as "Elizabeth Farley"? It's true that in other local, contemporary documents, a man called Thomas Farlow/Farloe was really Thomas Farley! (For example, “…patented land on the east side of College Creek in Farley's or Farlow’s Neck...”; cited on p. 73 of McCartney’s book. The two spellings are considered synonymous there.)

The "Last name at birth" of Elizabeth Archer or Elizabeth Aiken debate online has strong feelings on both sides. Further, it seems to have only circumstantial supporting evidence on both sides. Thus, we may never know for sure, in the absence of a documented birth or baptism record. There were certainly Archer and Aiken/Akin/Eakin folks nearby, owning land, witnessing wills, etc. in Henrico County, in 17th Century colonial Virginia.[2]

From: Francie Lane <FLane@otn.net>
Subject: Elizabeth AKIN vs. ARCHER
Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 09:31:59 -0800
Hi !
A few days ago I posted the information about the Akin Newsletter, and in my haste made the following statement, "... now that we've determined John B. Farley, Jr.'s wife was Elizabeth Akin." From earlier discussions, I had assumed that most were in agreement that the wife of John B. Farley (b. 1670) was probably not Elizabeth Archer, but rather could be Elizabeth Akin. I felt anyone so inclined to delve further into the Akin possibility that the Akin Newsletter could be of assistance. I just checked Cheryl's "Farley Webpage" and see that Elizabeth "Archer" is still listed as wife of John B., Jr., and perhaps we should either change this to "Akin" - or leave her surname blank. I'll copy out for you the earlier correspondence that dealt with the question of Elizabeth Akin vs. Elizabeth Archer...

from Dreama:
I'm going to tackle this one at a time. I think we have found the mystery of Elizabeth Archer/Akin solved. On 21 April 1712 - James Akin,Sr. names his daughter as "Elizabeth Farloe". AND on 2 Feb 1714 - Sarah Akin ,widow of James above , names her daughter as "Elizabeth Farlow". I cannot find any sources other than those I mentioned previously to make Elizabeth an Archer. I think having her named in two wills beats out any second-hand information I have found. And the Archer Society cant find any record of her being the d/o the Royalls. I now think that James and Sarah Akin were her parents. I will type out the wills below and you can see for yourself.

Will of James Akin Sr.dated 21 April,1712, Henrico Co.,VA; Varina Parish.

To wife Sarah , the indian woman Rose and her two children and also the plantation for life and at her death to go to my son James Akin. All the rest to wife Sarah and she to be executrix. Codicil: To my four children: James Akin , Mary Womack, Elizabeth Farloe and Sarah Nunnelly, each 12 p. Witnessed : Thomas Chamberlayne , Richard Oglesby , Charles Roberts. Recorded 1 Feb,1713[3]
Will of Sarah Akin. dated Feb.2,1714; Henrico Co., VA.

Will of Sarah Akin, Widow of James Akin. To son James Akin, slaves and items. To grandson Daniel Nunnelly , a feather bed. To daughter Elizabeth Farlow , a feather bed, To daughter Sarah Nunnelly , items.To son-in-law John Womack 1 shilling. All the rest to be divided into three parts , one third to each children, James , Elizabeth , and Sarah. Son James to be executor. Witnessed: Thomas Chamberlayne , William Baugh ,Charles Roberts. Recorded 2 August 1714.[4]
I do find it interesting that James names his daughter Mary Womack and Sarah names Mary's husband John in her will. Humm. So anyone who has the husband of Mary as Thomas ( like I did) can now change it to John Womack. I hope this makes sense to everyone. - Dreama

An additional letter from Dreama:

I think I am now satisfied that Elizabeth Archer was really Elizabeth Akin d/o James and Sarah Akin. This also solves the puzzle of why we can't connect her to John Archer and Elizabeth Royall. I am also going to keep John Farley and Elizabeth Akin's daughter Mary married to Thomas William Womack based on his will of 1750 in which he names John Farloe as his wifes father. Can anyone find conflicting evidence for this ? I'm open to conjecture.Anything to keep me off the Clays for awhile. - Dreama

From Mike Bartlett:
In William S. Farley's " Vanocaten " (pub. 1993), he has printed an errata page which is included as a supplement to the book (found at the D.A.R. library). One short paragraph reads:

: The wife of John Farley, Jr., b.c. 1670, was probably Elizabeth Aikens, dau. of James and Sarah Aikens, Sr. of Henrico VA. (Letter from Ms. Mary Elizabeth Ferrell 7/1994)

From Wayne Langston:

"James Eakin, Sr. and James Akin, Jr. to John Farley, Jr. 80 acres in
Varina Parish, bounded by Robert Russell, Flintons, Butterworth bottom and Cobs slash. Wit: John Farley, Sr., Nicholas Dison. Signed James Eakin, Sr., James Eakin, Jr. 20 Aug 1696. "[5]

We are getting closer to demonstrating that the Elizabeth who married John Farley, b. 1674, was the daughter of James AIKEN and Sarah [Oliver] AIKEN. With John Farley, Jr. and Sr. on the same will with them, it seems to clinch a possible connection.[6]

Origins

Testator/Deceased: Sarah AKIN, widow Will Dated: 2 Feb 1714 Will Proved: 2 Aug 1714 in Henrico Co., VA

Abstract:

To son James AKIN, slaves and items To grandson Daniel NUNNOLY, a feather bed
To daughter Elizabeth Farlow, a feather bed
To daughter SARAH NUNNOLY, items
To son in law John WOMACK, 1 shilling
All the rest to be divided into three parts, one third each to children James, Elizabeth and Sarah
Son James to be executor
Witnesses: Thomas CHAMBERLAYNE, William BAUGH, Chas ROBERTS
Source: p.94 page 283 - Colonial Wills of Henrico Co, VA pt 1 1654-1737 W eisiger 975.5459
Inventory and Appraisal: 24 August, 1714, and the inventory was record ed on 7 September, 1714, having been valued at 21 pounds 9 Shillings a nd 2 pence by James BAUGH, Edward TANNER, Robert HUDSON and Moses WOOD

Has Errors

Elizabeth was the daughter of James Akin & Sarah Oliver, named as “daughter Elizabeth Farley” in her Will. Not the daughter of John Archer b 1644.

References

• Reference: William Armstrong Crozier, Virginia Court Records, (Baltimore: Genealogical Printing Co., 1971. Vol 7, pages 7 and 9. Children of John, Jr. and Elizabeth Archer Farley: Reference: Jesse Kelso Farley, Jr., Twelve Generations of Farleys (Chicago: Press of Albin O. Horn Company, 1934, pp 32-33.
• These records state specifically that Elizabeth Archer was her name: [Chicago: Press of Albin O. Horn Company, 1934, pp 32-33.]
• Reference: WikiTree Genealogy - SmartCopy: Apr 30 2020, 17:27:41 UTC