James Madison Ward Pettigrew

James W. appears in Botetourt Co. 1850 census as a slaveholder, and 1870 and 1880 census in Campbell Co. Calculating from census records, he was born in 1812.

From "Botetourt County Marriages, 1770-1853" by Vogt & Kethley. Vol. I, pg. 237: James W. Pettigrew & Mary H.T. Newell, 2 Feb 1839; d/o Nancy, bond John S. Martin, wit- Alfred A. Eskridge, min- Henry H. Paine (Presby.), married 5 Feb 1839.

If the middle name of this James W. is truly Ward, then maybe he is also a descendant of John and Mary (Ward) Petticrew/Pettigrew, perhaps a son.

Burial place of James W.'s wife, Mary:

• ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY
• Bedford County, VA
• Located: Road 122 North of 639, Sedalia, Bedford Co, VA
• PETTIGREW, Mary Harrison Newell -- - Jul 05, 1898
• WRIGHT, Emma Pettigrew Jun 15, 1845 - Aug 20, 1924 (daughter of James W and Mary)
• WRIGHT, William H. Apr 19, 1840 - Apr 28, 1914 (son-in-law)
• WRIGHT, Pearl Jan 08, 1875 - Feb 06, 1886 (granddaughter)
• WRIGHT, James Pettigrew Jul 18, 1885 - May 23, 1954 (grandson)
• WRIGHT, Mary Francis Hill -- - Oct 18, 1960 (granddaughter)
• WRIGHT, Anna Belle Dec 18, 1872 - Jun 05, 1966 (granddaughter)
• WRIGHT, Leonardine Lucado Nov 04, 1888 - Jun 26, 1974 (granddaughter)

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Maggie says James had 15-20 slaves when they lived in Botetourt County, VA. Goes in 1861 to courthouse in Rustburg VA to acknowledge paternity of his illegitimate 1/2 black son. 1870 census lists the three illegitimate kids as part of JWP household.

Claims to have been a Union sympathizer and files two Federal Claims commission Appeals, requesting reimbursement for things the Army took from him.

Buried on the family farm . Descendant Lewis Pettigrew was only modern one who knew where JWP grave was.