James Whaley, Sr.

• Not the same as James Whaley, Jr.
• Not proven the son of James Whaley, Sr.

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DAR Ancestor #: A123637

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Whaley-1013

James Whaley was born ca 1720 in Virginia, possibly the son of Ann (unknown) and James.

He married Hannah Higgerson in 8 July 1739 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia[2]. They had four children together. Hannah died after the birth of Elizabeth.

He then married Penelope King and they had ten children together.

James held land on Broad Run in tenancy for Robert Carter, Esq. He died before 10 Oct 1785, the date of probate, in Cameron Parish, Loudoun, Virginia, United States, at the age of 65.

1780 • Loudoun, Virginia, British Colonial America, American Revolution--Patriot Service: Rendered material aid - 48 Days of hire of wagon and team with Army under Marquis de Lafayette - June 1781. List: p 2. Receipt given for provisions 390 L- 10 S-O. Sept 16, 1780[citation needed]

Marriage

​​Married Hannah Higgerson in 8 July 1739 at Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia[6]

Issue:

1. Hannah Higgerson Whaley Carter 1746–1821 • LTKF-59F
2. John Whaley 1746–Deceased • G314-TVX
3. Elizabeth Whaley Robertson 1748–1816 • G31H-DD2
4. James Whaley, Jr 1750–1826 • KVVM-MMF

Married Penelope King in 1757 in Loudoun Co, Virginia

Issue:

1. Nancy Ann Whaley Moore 1757–1844 • LT2G-HYS
2. William Whaley 1759–Deceased • GSJD-25N
3. Hannah Whaley Carter 1760–Deceased • GSJD-V9C
4. Mary Whaley 1761–1785 • 9W6C-XXF
5. Elizabeth Whaley 1762–Deceased • GSJD-G6Z
6. Mereman Whaley 1764–Deceased • LZTG-5N2
7. Sarah Wilson Whaley Beaty 1765–1855 • 2CY3-FJ5
8. Penelope Whaley 1766–Deceased • LZTG-5JM
9. Amelia Whaley 1769–1785 • MDWN-7J1
10. Vincent Whaley 1770–1838 • KFL4-HB4
11. Winifred Whaley 1772–Deceased • LZTG-5J1
12. Levi Whaley 1774–1830 • MDWN-7K4

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DAR has a record for both James Whaleys in Loudoun County: NOTE: These two Whaley men, both named James, both living in Loudoun Co, VA and dying within one year of each other, are not related. DNA tests to compare their ancestors are still pending, 2019. Carolyn Whaley Vosburg

• WHALEY, JAMES, SR Ancestor #: A123637; Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER
• Service: VIRGINIA Rank(s): CIVIL SERVICE
• Birth: ANTE 1720 VIRGINIA
• Death: ANTE 10-12-1785 LOUDOUN CO VIRGINIA
• Service Source: SPARACIO & SPARACIO, LOUDOUN CO WILL BOOK.B PG.79
• Service Description: 1) APPRAISER,1779[citation needed]

Will

• Will of James Whaley, Sr., Exec. 15 Mar 1785, Pr. 12 Oct 1785, Loudoun Co, VA, Will Book F, pg. 149:
• "In the Name of God Amen.
• I, James Whaley, of the County of Loudoun of State of Virginia, being sick and weake of Body, but of sound sense and memory and calling to mind my mortal state that it is appointed for all men once to die do make this my last will and Testament in manner following,
• Viz, I give to my son James Whaley</b> two Negroes Viz, Jack and Lish,* to him and to his heirs forever,
• Item I give to my Daughter Elizabeth Robertson one Negro Boy Named George now in her possession for and During her natural life and after her decease to her Daughter Hannah Robertson and her heirs forever,
• Item I Give to my Daughter Hannah Carter one shilling sterling money,
• Item I Give to my Daughter Anne More one shilling sterling money,
• Item I Give to my Daughter Mary Waggener one shilling sterling money,
• Item I Give to my son William Whaley the one half of the Plantation where I now live, with the houses and appurtenaces there unto belonging where he now lives, to him and his heirs forever. Also I give my son William Two Cows and Calves, a Sow and Pigs, Two Ewes, the Grate Trunk, my wareing apperal, Desk and Case of Bottels,
• Item I Give to my Daughter Sarah Whaley one negro Girl named June to her and to her heirs forever, also I give to my Daughter Sarah the other half of my Plantation with the houses I now live in. Also I give to my Daughter Sarah, the Bed of Furniture she now lies on, the Walnut Table, the small Trunk, the Sorrel Mare, Chest of Draws, Looking Glas, Loom and Gun, to her and her heirs forever,
• Item I Give to my son Mereman Whaley one shilling silver money,
• Item I Give to my Daughter Penellope Whaley one shilling sterling money,
• Item I Give to my son Vincent Whaley one Negro Boy named Frederick to him and to his heirs forever,
• Item I Give to my son Levy Whaley one Negro Boy named Peter to him and his heirs forever,
• Item I Give to my Daughter Winnafred Whaley one Negro Wench named Luce, to her and to her heirs forever, also I give my Daughter Winnafred the small Bed, Tea Kettle and Shugar Box.
• Item I Give to my Daughter Amelia Whaley one Negro Wench named Luck, to her and to her heirs forever. also I give to Amelia the Bed I now lie on, to her and to her heirs forever.
• Item All the remaining part of my Estate both real and personal Debts and Tobacoe I give to my Four youngest Children Viz, Vincet Whaley, Levy Whaley, Winnafred Whaley, and Amelia Whaley, to be raised on till they come of age to take care of themselves and everything of the said four Childrens and my Daughter Sarah, to remain on the Plantation as there are at this present time.
• My Will and Desire is that my son William Whaley to be in his possession my aforesaid four youngest Children and there respective Estates and bring them up in the best manner there Estates will allow and when my Daughter Amelia comes to the age of sixteen years, then my Estate is to be Divided equally the aforesaid Four Children My Will and Desire is that if my Daughter Sarah should marry before Amelia Comes of Age, then she shall pay the whole rent of Boath halves of the Plantation to make a Compensation for William taking Care of the Children for and during the time William has Care of the Children and no longer. Lastly I appoint my son William Whaley to be the Executor of this my last will and Testement revoking and annulling all other wills heretofore made by me. In Witness hereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 25th Day of March 1785.
• (signed) James Whealey sener
• Test
• James Jennings
• Scarlett Berkeley
• William Whaley
• At a court held for Loudoun County, October the 12th, 1785:
• "This will was proved by the Oath of James Jennings and ordered to be Certified and on the motion of William Whaley who made according to Law Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof In due form giving Security whereupon he with Osborne King, John King & Henry Talbott his securites entered into and acknowledged there bond in the penalty of One thousand pounds Conditioned as the Law directs and at another Court held for the said County the 14th day of April 1800 this will was full proved by Scarlett Berkeley the other subscribing Witness and ordered to be recorded."
• Teste. Chas. Binns Cl. C
• Copy Teste. E.O. Russell c.c.

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• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Sep 26 2016, 0:19:40 UTC
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Whaley-1013
• Not the same as DAR Ancestor # A123636 James fought in the Revolutionary War and died in Richmond Co., VA where he owned a large plantation. Also used the name James Wall.

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References

• Relevant pages (302-303) scanned from the 1988 book: "Samuel Wood, His Seven Sons and Their Descendants" by William L and Vera Wood, and Ruby M. Whitaker Buck. https://www.wikitree.com/photo.php/9/95/Moore-12545.pdf
• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Sep 26 2016, 0:19:40 UTC

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• Military_service: Loudoun, Virginia, British Colonial America - June, 1781
• Residence: Loudoun, Virginia, British Colonial America
  • Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Jul 4 2020, 15:24:03 UTC