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Samuel Canterbury

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Death: between 1787 and 1797 (58-69)
Immediate Family:

Son of John Canterbury, Jr. and Elizabeth Ellis
Husband of Elizabeth Canterbury
Father of John Asa Carson Canterbury, Revolutionary War; William Canterbury, Sr.; Rose Romine; Mary Ann Gwin; Zacheriah C. Canterbury and 2 others
Brother of Mary Ann Hill; Joseph Canterbury, Sr. and John Canterbury, Ill

Occupation: Farmer
Managed by: Frank William Jensen
Last Updated:

About Samuel Canterbury


Samuel Canterbury, born about 1728, probably in Richmond County VA. Died after 1787 and probably before 1797, location unknown.

Wife is not documented; internet trees call her Elizabeth, with a last name of Jerrett, Barnes and/or Harper.

Only documented child is Mary Ann Canterbury (1770-1850) m. Isham Gwin; a 1787 marriage bond and marriage record names Samuel as her father, in addition to the permission slip. Other possible descendants are discussed in a separate chart:

http://www.littlefeatheredbuddies.com/chzonie/canterbury.html#pater...


Origins

http://www.littlefeatheredbuddies.com/chzonie/canterbury.html#first3

John "Whitgift" Canterbury (abt 1665-1717) b. England, d. Richmond County VA. Immigrated to Virginia 1685 married Ruth Williams (1673-1750) b. Richmond County VA, d. Fairfax County VA

Children:

  • 1. John Canterbury Junior (abt 1700-bef 1750) b. Richmond County VA, d. Prince William County VA about 1723: married Elizabeth Smith (1702-1762) in Richmond County. Moved to Prince William County about 1735.
    • A. Joseph Canterbury Senior, born about 1725-1735, probably in Richmond County VA. Missing and presumed dead after the battle of Brandywine Creek, PA in Sept 1777. Married Ruth Simms (1740-aft 1825). A previous wife is speculated (by me) but there is zero documentation.
    • B. Samuel Canterbury, born about 1728, probably in Richmond County VA. Died after 1787 and probably before 1797, location unknown. Wife is not documented; internet trees call her Elizabeth, with a last name of Jerrett, Barnes and/or Harper.
    • C. John Canterbury III, born after 1726 in Richmond county, died after 1754. No known wife or children.
  • 2. Samuel Canterbury (1701-1764) b. Richmond County VA, d. Fairfax County VA. married Mary Simpson (1725-1780) No known children; none are mentioned in his 1762 will.

References

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Samuel Canterbury's Timeline

1728
1728
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1748
1748
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1760
1760
Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
1761
1761
Fairfax, Virginia
1766
1766
Pennsylvania
1770
1770
VA, United States
1770
Halifax, Virginia, USA
1773
January 1, 1773
Kentucky, United States
1774
1774
Age 46
Rent Rolls, Fairfax County, VA