Reverend Peter Ware

Peter Ware, b. c1706, was the son of Valentine Ware, Jr. In his will dated 1741, we learn he had previously received 214 plus acres on Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland Co., VA from his father, which he then wills to his brother Henry [John Ware to be one of his executors]. There are two land patents by Valentine Ware, Jr. which can be seen on-line at the Virginia State Library Archives showing he patented a total of 429 acres in Tuckahoe Creek (Patent 11, p. 203, dated 9/5/1723 by Valentine Ware in Henrico Co., 262 acres in the fork of Tuckahoe creek on the north side of the James River; and Patent 12, p. 122, dated 12/10/1724 by Valentine Ware in Henrico Co., 167 acres on the north side of the James River, in a great fork of Tuckahoe Creek. By dividing 429, you have 214 plus acres, the amount each brother received from their father, Valentine Ware, Jr.

Peter Ware, whose will, recorded in March, 1742, at Goochland C. H., mentions his loving wife, Judith, and their six children. Her marriage bond with Samuel Jordan is dated February 28, 1745 (present style), and Thomas Ballard Smith is the security. She also bore to Col. Samuel Jordan at least three daughters : Paulina, who married Col. John Cabell ; Wilhelmina, who married Col. John Wyatt; and Caroline Matilda, who married Col. Hugh Rose.

Mrs. Judith Scott (Ware) Jordan was an aunt of Gen. Charles Scott, a soldier in the French and Indian war, and in the Revolution, and afterwards governor of Kentucky.

Peter Ware III's will was probated in Henrico Cty, VA on 6/8/1741 (See Virginia Historical Index, page 314) and names legatees (1) "Brother Henry Ware, land in Goochland Cty, VA which was willed to me by our father"; (2) Wife: Judith; (3) Son: John; (4) Daughters: Sarah and Judith, (5) Son: Henry II. Peter Ware III also had a will probated in Goochland Cty, VA on 3/16/1741. (See Ware, Peter, (W) D.B. # 3, page 526, 16 Mar 1741). See copy typed below:

Will of Peter Ware of Dale Parish, Henrico County, VA, "sick".
Executors: Judith Ware (wife), Joseph Scott and John Ware.
To my brother, Henry Ware, 214 acres in Goochland County, joining him on Tuchahoe Creek, which was willed to me by my father.
To wife Judith, 3 negroes: Bob, Philias, and Sarah and livestock.
To daughter Jane, 2 negroes James and Nell, and cow and calf.
To son John, negro Dick, 1/2 land I hold in Goochland County near Seven Islands, when of age, and cow and calf.
To daughter Sarah, negro girl Lucy and boy Jack, cow and calf when of age or married.
To daughter Judith, negro girk Bridget and cow and calf when of age or married.
To son Henry, negro boy Robin and other 1/2 of land at Seven Island.
If wife with child, then child to have negro Juber, when of age.
Dated: 8 June 1741 - Witnesses: Samuel Tschiffeli, Alex (X) Long, Giles Letcher
Signed: Peter Ware; Recorded 16 Mar 1741

See also "Virginia Magazine," Vol 22, 1914, Page 315, which deals with the probate of his will in Goochland County, VA.

See also "William and Mary College Quarterly," Vol # 5, Page 282, "The Vestry Book and Register of St. Peters Parish, New Kent and James County, VA, 1684-1786."

Peter Ware also had lands in Goochland County, VA.

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF PETER WARE (III)

WRITTEN 8 JUN 1741

HENRICO COUNTY, VA

In the name of God amen I Peter Ware of Henrico County in Pauls? Parish being sick and weak but in perfect mind and memory thanks be to God. Therefore knowing that its ordained and appointed for mankind and to die so give my soul unto the great God that gave it and as to my body I give it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like and devout manner at the discretion of my Executors who are my Loving Wife, Joseph Scott and John Ware, not doubting but that I shall see same again by the Mercifull and gracious Lord God of Heaven and Earth, and as to my Worldly effects that it hath pleased God to Bless me with, I do give and bequeath in the following manner. My lawfull debts being first paid, Viz. Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my loving and natural brother Henry Ware a certain tract of land containing by estimations more or less two hundred and fourteen acres lying in Goochland County joining him on Tuckahoe Creek which was willed to me by my father. Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my dear and loving wife Judith, three negros namely Bobb, Philis, Sarah, with all my stock of horses, hoggs, and cattle except a cow and calf to each of my children hear after mentioned when they come of age or marry and all my household goods. Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my daughter Jane two negros namely James and Zell, with a cow and calf. Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my son John a negro named Dick half the land I hold in Goochland near the Seven Islands namely half the back land and half the Island when of age, and a cow and calf. Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah, a negro girl named Lucy and a boy named Jack with a cow and calf when marries or of age. Imprimus I give and bequeath unto my daughter Judith a negro girl named Bridget and a cow and calf when married or of age. Imprimus I give and bequeath to my son Henry a negro boy named Robin and the remaining half of the land I hold in Goochland near the Seven Islands namely half the back land and half the Island the first half of the same left to John to be equally divided between him and his brother Henry. If my wife should prove with child, Imprimus I give and bequeath unto it a negro boy named Tuber and if it dies before of age, I bequeath said negro boy Tuber to my daughter Judith. I constitute and appoint the above writing to be my last will and Testament, In Witness where I have hereunto left my hand and affix my seal this eight day of June Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and forty one.

Signed Sealed in the presence of us the words and appoint being first…..