John Royall

Biography

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John was born in 1713. He is the son of Joseph Royall and Elizabeth Kennon. He married: 31 Dec 1750 John Royall and Elizabeth Worsham, surety Stith Hardaway. He passed away in 1791.

8 Nov 1749, Mary Eppes, Richard Royall and John Royall, executors of Littleberry Royall took a judgment for debt owed by William Worsham to the estate of Littleberry Royall. [1]

3 May 1751, John Royall and Richard Royall appointed guardians of Littleberry Royall's orphans, Joseph, John and Littleberry Royal. Part of index to Chesterfield County Wills and Administrations (1754-1800), Virginia wills and administrations, Chesterfield Order Book 1, p. 111. There are multiple index entries showing Richard Royall appeared to return accounts[2][3]

23 May 1771, Mary Elizabeth Townes orphan of Richard Towns dec'd with the approbation of the Court having made choice of John Archer for her guardian who with John Royall her security entered into and acknowledged bond for securing the said orphans estate and indemnifying the court.[4]

15 Sep 1777, John Royall of Amelia to John Royall Jr of same. 10 lbs, 400A in Amelia known by name of Hendols, adj lines of Crenshaw & Bentley & Appomattox River, with all appurtenances. Wit: Joseph Royall and John Robertson. Amelia County Virginia Deed Books 12, 13,14, 1773-1778, McConnaughey, p 86.

18 Oct 1785, Thomas Short of Amelia to John Royall of same, 1000lbs, 1000A in Amelia. Wit: John Royall, Thomas Wills, John Royall Jr. Amelia County Virginia Deed Books 15, 16 17, 1773-1778, McConnaughey, p 145.

23 Jan 1786, John Royall will written, proved 26 may 1791. Wife, unnamed, Son John, granddaughter Elizabeth Royall, Grandson James Robertson, Grandson John Royall Robertson. Son Joseph's children (unnamed) Exec. Peter F Archer, and son John . Wit William B Giles, Richard Ogilby, R Archer, Chastain Cocke. Amelia County Virginia WB 4, 1786-1792, Bell Hubbard Wise, p 21.

Aug term 1794, William Worsham, Thomas Worsham by John Gooch, John Robertson and Betty Branch his wife, John Scott and Lucy his wife VS William Royall and John Royall, William Royall exec of Joseph Royall Dec’d and John Royale, Richard, Joseph A, William & James T Royall, Daniel Hardaway deft. IN CHANCERY Aug Term. Amelia County Virginia OB 20: 316. (Referenced as children of Joseph Royall dec’d in John Royall 1786 will. Amelia County Virginia WB 4, 1786-1792, Bell Hubbard Wise, p 43. NOTE: See Chancery Index 1796-006 for Amelia County[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Chesterfield Order Books, 1749-1865, Film #007898130, Image 55, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4V-BSH4-R?i=54&c...
2. ↑ Royall, Littleberry. N.p., 1751. Print. https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01LVA_INST/altrmk/alm...
3. ↑ Chesterfield Order Books, 1749-1865, P. 111, Film #007898130, Image 69, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4V-BSHM-P?i=68&c...
4. ↑ Amelia County Order Books, 1735-1904, Film #008141104, Image 131, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKH-Q9FB-L?cat=27...
5. ↑ Amelia Co, VA, Chancery Causes, 1738-1939. Index Number 1796-006, William Worsham etc vs William Royall etc. Local Government Records Collection, Amelia Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/full_case_detail.asp?CFN=007-...
6. Marriages of Amelia County Virginia 1735-1815, Williams, p 94.
7. Amelia County Virginia Deed Books 12, 13,14, 1773-1778, McConnaughey, p 86.
8. Amelia County Virginia Deed Books 15, 16 17, 1773-1778, McConnaughey, p 145.
9. Amelia County Virginia WB 4, 1786-1792, Bell Hubbard Wise, p 21.
10. Amelia County Virginia WB 4, 1786-1792, Bell Hubbard Wise, p 43.
11. Original data: Dodd, Jordan, comp.. Virginia Marriages to 1800. Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Virginia.
12. Will of Joseph Royall of Dale Parish in the County of Henrico. Henrico Co., VA, DB/WB 1744-1748, pp. 376- (3 pages), w. 26 Feb 1747 (1748 new style - in today’s calendar), p. first Monday in April 1748. Digital image at Ancestry.com - https://ancstry.me/2Ij2GWQ
13. Will of Joseph Royall of Dale Parish in the County of Henrico. Henrico Co., VA, DB/WB 1744-1748, pp. 376- (3 pages), w. 26 Feb 1747 (1748 new style), p. first Monday in April 1748. Digital image at Ancestry.com - https://ancstry.me/2Ij2GWQ