James Bailey, of Chesterfield County

Will of James Bailey - 1762

In the name of God Amen this sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven Hundred and sixty two, I James Baley of Chesterfield County being sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.

Imprimus. I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Baley one shilling sterling.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my son James Baley one shilling sterling.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Baley one shilling sterling.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Mellon one shilling sterling.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Daniel one shilling sterling.

Item. All the Remainder of my Estate after my just Debts are paid and funeral expences defrayed I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Lucy Baley to be by her enjoyed and disposed of as she shall think fitt. I also desire that there may be no appraisment nor Inventory taken of my Estate vocating making null and void all other and former Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and year above Written.

James (his X mark) Bailey (LS)

In presence of-

Stephen Russell

Richard (his X mark) Moore

Jacob _______.

Chesterfield Co, Va Wills 1749-1774 Weisiger 975.5594W

page 36

p.331 Will of JAMES BAILEY 16 March 1762 To sons Benjamin, James, and Richard and to daughters Elizabeth Melton and Mary Daniel, each 1 shilling All the rest to wife LUCY Wit: Stephen Russell, Richard Moore, Jacob Ashurst

page 137 4 February 1764

p.473 Will of JAMES BAILEY presented by LUCY BAILEY and proved by Stephen Russell, Richard Moor, & Jacob Ashurst

Mercer Co, History 1984 975.474M

Page 135 Richard Bailey

Richard Bailey, son of JAMES BAILEY of Henrico County Virginia, married Elizabeth Anne Belcher.

Richard Bailey of Chesterfield and Tazewell Counties, Virginia and his Descendants

by Mary Ellen Howe Vol 1

Chapter One - The Early History and the Line of Benjamin

page 1-11

The Appomattox River steadily winds through Chesterfield County, Virginia, on its eventual way to Petersburg and the James River. The part of the river between Chesterfield and Amelia County, and at the mouth of Goode’s Creek, remains largely unchanged and untouched, much the same as it was in the days when JAMES BAILEY first came with him family to live there…

The earliest known record of JAMES BAILEY appears in Henrico County, Virginia in John Nash’s Sheriff’s Bond along with John and Richard Belcher:

JAMES BAILEY Dr. 1736. 1 Levy. Store debt. Mr Cary’s debt. A bond due. Paid 75 lbs. Tobo. By Jno Pride, Jr. 74 lbs. Tobo. Pd by John Worsham.

John Pride, Jr. 1737. 2 levys, Clks. Fee…to John Farmer Jr., JAMES BAILEY and John Akin each 75 lbs. Tobo. For 3 days attendance….

JAMES BAILEY’s three sons were Benjamin, James, Jr., and Richard. The youngest son, Richard, married Elizabeth Anne Belcher. Thus the many descendants of Richard Bailey also carry the Belcher line….

JAMES BAILEY’s occupation remains unknown to us. There is no record of his ever owning land. There were, however, many mills in this area; some of the mills were owned by the Gates family. Richard Bailey seemed to have knowledge of milling when he settled in Tazewell County, Virginia. James Jr.’s sons were lumbermen and sawyers, and Benjamin raised cattle and hogs….

Richard and James, Jr. Sold their land after JAMES, SR. died and moved to other areas….

And so we begin the story of JAMES BAILEY and his extraordinary family – the births and deaths, joys and sorrows, the triumphs and failures – their greatness and their humanness.

During the last part of his life, JAMES probably lived with one of his sons in the Skinquarter area. This area was part of the Dale Parish whose first church was called the Swift Creek or "Great Swamp" Church built in 1736. It was located on the upper branches of Swift Creek. JAMES and LUCY BAILEY may have attended this church. There are no records left, and the church itself is completely gone, probably now beneath the Swift Creek reservoir.

LUCY BAILEY presented JAMES’ will on February 4, 1764. They were probably buried on James, Jr.’s seventy-seven acre tract of land on Skinquarter Road. There is a cemetery located on this property back some distance behind the house of Mr. William Simms. Many of the graves are unmarked.

i. Benjamin

ii. James

iii. Richard

iv. Elizabeth m. ______ Melton (Thomas?)

v. Mary

JAMES BAILEY AND LUCY SIMMS 1714+ of Chesterfield Co, Va & Tazewell Co, Va/Wva

compiled by Donna Beers

dies between 1764 and feb 4th

• Possibly buried in small farm cemetery of son James Jr. {https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66432037/james-bailey} Memorial ID: 66432037
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Biography James was born to Samuel and Sarah (Dodge) Bailey on the 24th of Oct 1714 in Wigan, Lancashire, England

Jame's siblings James has five siblings, all children listed here are children of Samuel and Sarah (Dodge)Bailey. Sarah passed away prior to the family moving to the colonies. All of the children were born in Wigan, Lancashire, England.

• Sarah was born on October 24, 1717
• William was born on December 6, 1719
• Mary was born on August 19, 1722.
• Ann was born either January 5, 1725
• William was born on September 28, 1730

James and Lucy married incame to the colonies and lived in Chesterfield Virginia. These are their known children:

• Mary Bailey Daniel
• Benjamin Bailey
• Elizabeth Bailey Daniel
• James Christened on the 22nd of Mar 1725
• Richard Payton Bailey

Household Members during the Revolution

• James Rogers Bailey. * Abigail Farmer Bailey. * James Bailey. * Lucy Bailey * James Bailey
• Hannah Bailey * Samuel Bailey Jr

Will of James Bailey 1762 In the name of God Amen this sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and sixty two, I James Baley of Chesterfield County being sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.

Imprimus. I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Baleyone shilling sterling. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son James Baley one shilling sterling. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Baley one shilling sterling. Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Melon one shilling sterling. Item. I give and bequeath unto my DaughterMary Daniel one shilling sterling. Item. All the Remainder of my Estate after my just Debts are paid and funeral expences defrayed I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved wife Lucy Bailey to be by her enjoyed and disposed of as she shall think fit. I also desire that there may be no appraisment nor Inventory taken of my Estate vocating making null and void all other and former Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and year above Written. James (his X mark) Bailey (LS) In presence of- 'Stephen Russell' 'Richard (his X mark) Moore' 'Jacob_______.

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