Elizabeth Lapsley

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Elizabeth Lapsley (Armstrong)

Birthdate:
Birthplace: North Carolina, United States
Death: before April 1794
Immediate Family:

Daughter of James Armstrong, of Orange County and Mary "Mollie" Armstrong
Wife of Thomas Lapsley, Jr.
Sister of Capt. William Armstrong; Sarah Allen; James Armstrong; Mary Mebane and Susanna Lloyd

Managed by: Erica Howton
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About Elizabeth Lapsley


Origins

James is said to have come to America as an indentured servant in 1728 and got married after he had served out his time, usually five years.

He and Mary Bird married 25 Apr 1734 in the "Old Swede's Church" (Trinity Lutheran at the time) in Wilmington, DE.

Will abstract:

  • James (X) ARMSTRONG Orange Co. NC will 6 Apr 1794 (pr. Nov 1796, WB C-88)
  • no wife;
  • ch.: (5 shilling each to):
  • William,
  • Sarah ALLEN,
  • Susannah LLOYD, &
  • heirs of dau Mary MEBANE;
  • (1 slave to) heirs of dau Elizabeth LAPSLEY;
  • grandchildren (the major beneficiaries, ARMSTRONG):
    • Thomas (1/3 living stock),
    • James (land & plata. & 202 ac. grant, slave, misc.),
    • William (slave),
    • Mary TINNEN.
  • Execs. friends John TAYLOR & Robert FAUCET;
  • wit. Wm. ELLIOT & Robert TAYLOR

References

  • Wm Armstrong in the Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981 < AncestrySharing >
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Elizabeth Lapsley's Timeline

1758
February 7, 1758
North Carolina, United States
1794
April 1794
Age 36