Stephen Hughes

Do not confuse him with Stephen Hughes (c1725-1793).

Biography

He WAS NOT born in Wales but in Virginia as his parents were also born in Virginia. His father was JOHN HUGHES (not Robert)

And his wife was Elizabeth Childers (not Tarleton and was called "my daughter Elizabeth wife of Stephen Hughes".(Henrico County, VA Misc. Records 1718-26, Vol 2, pg. 415-16)

Stephen Hughes operated a ferry that was located near the Henrico Courthouse at Varina, Virginia, and evidently crossed the James to the south side from there. According to Road Orders, he took over the operation from Widow Atkinson. According to Warren Atkinson, there is a woman's prison built there or adjacent to where the ferry was located. Michaux took over the ferry after Stephen Hughes gave it up. Sarah and Thomas Atkinson's land was on the north side of the James River, just west of Maidens. Michaux land was located just west of Manikintowne, situated between Hughes Creek and Manikintowne, in the area of Tomahawk Creek, or just east of same. (Warren Atkinson 3/30/2005)

Chronology

1703, 10, 10. Stephen Hughes signed a certificate of a marriage at Wm. Porter's house, Henrico County. (Same day Sarah Hughes Senior & Junior signed a certificate of a marriage held in Henrico County).

1710, 6, 23. Stephen Hughes signed certificate of a marriage at New Kent MH. (Same day Robert Sr, Robert Jr and Sarah Hughes signed certificate of a marriage held in New Kent.)

5 Nov. 1716 John Webb of County & Parish of Henrico, to Charles Huddlesy, for £12, land on lower side of Westernmost branch of Beaverdam Creek; being part of a tract Webb bought of Joseph Pleasants, 300 acres. Wit: John Woodson, Stephen Hughes. Signed: John (X) Webb. Recorded 5 Nov. 1716.

13 May 1717. Will of Abraham Michaux, born in City of Cedent in France 1672, now of Henrico County in Va. To son Jacob, 200 acres of tract I live on, to be laid off from the upper end. To son Joh, 100 acres adjoining John. To loving wife Susanna, the plantation I live on with 100 acres for life, and then to my son John Paul Michaux. to my three eldest daughters Anne, Jane Magalen, and Susanna. 300 acres of the aforesaid land, to be laid off at the lower end and equally divided. To daughter Olive Judi, the remainder of the aforesaid last. To wife Susanna, my land at Manakin Town, 233 acres, for life and at her death to my three youngest daughters Elizabeth, Annmadlin, and Easter Mary. All the rest to my wife. Wife Susanna and son Jacob to be executors. Wit: John Atkinson, Bartholomew Cox, Stephen Hughes. Recorded 5 Aug. 1717

14 Jan. 1718. Will of Abraham Childers, Sr. To son Abram, _____ parts of will torn & missing). Plantation I live on to wife for life, and at her death to son Abram. To daughter Elizabeth, wife of Stephen Hughes, 1 shilling Land to daughter Tabitha if son Abraham dies. All the rest to wife Hester, and able to be executrix. Probated 4 July 1720 on oaths of William Frogmorton and Edward Enroughty.

2 Feb. 1718 Joseph Woodson of Curles, County of Parish of Henrico, to John Robson of same, for £10, 100 acres on north side of James River. Wit: Wm. Watkinson, Stephen Hughes. Signed: Joseph Woodson

14 Jan. ____. Will of Bartholomew Stovall of Henrico Parish. To son George, land at upper end of my line. To son William, land after decease of my wife. To son Thomas, lands down river from William. To daughter Hannah Stovall, all rest of my tract. (Much of will torn and missing) Rest to wife Anne. Wit: Stephen Hughes, Ezekiel Sudberry, Ashford Hughes. Recorded 1 May 1721.

1 May 1721 Court. Will of Bartholomew Stoveall presented by Anne Stoveall, his executrix and proved by Ezekiel Sudbury, Ashford Hughes and Stephen Hughes (a Quaker); Stephen Hughes and Robert Hughes, security.

7 January 1722 Court. Will of Charles Hudlesey presented by Susanna Hudlesey, his executrix and proved by oath of Elizabeth Bibe and solemn affirmation of Stephen Hughes, a Quaker, two of the witnesses; John Gun and Robert Hughes, security. Roger Carol, Fran's Eppison, Thomas Biby and Peter Baise to appraise estate.

7 January 1722 Court. On petition of Robert Hughes (George, son of Ralph Briggs, dec'd, relinquishing his right thereto) he is granted administration of said Ralph Brig's estate; Stephen Hughes and John Webb, security, Robert Carter, John Bullington, Jacob Michaux and Thos. Edwards to appraise the estate.

16 August 1722 Court. On petition of Stephen and Robert Hughes, that John Saunders give other security for his wives (sic) probate of Bartholomew Stoveall's will, and that they be discharged therefrom. Saunders is summoned to appear at next court and give security.

7 October 1723 Court. Will of Hagar Tabor presented by John Tabor, her Executor, proved by Joel Chandler and William Lax, two witnesses; Stephen Hughes and Ashford Hughes, Security.

October Court 1724. Benjamin Watkins to Stephens Hughes, deed.

9 Jan. 1726/7. Will of Thomas Atkinson. Land to be equally divided among all my children. Personal estate to wife Sarah, who is to be executrix. Wit: John Quin, John Atkinson, Stephen Hughes, Margrat Wiles. (Margrat Wiles was a Quaker). Recorded 6 Feb. 1726.

21 April 1727. Deed (part torn) Jacob Michaux and John Michaux of Henrico Co., St James Parish, to Daniel Croom of same, for £100, 100 acres on south side of James River bequeathed by Abraham Michaux, dec'd, to his said two sons. Wit: Stephen Hughes, Anthone Morgan, Joel Carr, William Davis. Recorded 21 May 1728 (Goochland Wills and Deeds 1728-1736).

8 June 1727 Thomas Randolph of St James Parish, Henrico Co., to Daniel Stoner of same, for £400, 2600 acres in same parish at Fine Creek, bounded as by patent 20 Oct. 1726. Wit: Mary Fleming, John Fleming, James Holman. Signed: Tho'ms Randolph. Deed of Livery & seizin witnessed by Wm Mayo, Stephen Hughes & Richard Oglesby. Recorded 1 Jan. 1727

4 Sept. 1727. Land transfer: Jeremiah Hatcher of Henrico Co Va to Sarah Atkinson, relict of Thomas Atkinson, dec'd, Robert Atkinson, John Atkinson, Samuel Atkinson and Sarah Atkins, sons and dau of said Sarah, for 36 pounds, land 'on north side of James River, called Little Low Ground, next to land formerly sold by John Woodson, dec'd to John Atkinson, dec'd, and the river, 133 acres. Witnesses: John Redford, Bouth napier, Abraham Childers and Ste'n Hughes.

25 Feb. 1728. Deed Henry Webb of Goochland Co. to Richard Moseby of Henrico Co., for £20, 400 acres on south side of James River, granted to Henry Webb by patent 24 March 1725. Wit: Stephen Hughes, William Cabbell, Joseph Ashlin. Recorded 18 March 1728. Agnes, wife of Henry Webb relinquished her dower right.

17 Sept. 1728. Deed John Pleasants of County & Parish of Henrico to Thomas Randolph of St James Parish, Henrico Co., for £60, land on south side of James River, in St James Parish, Henrico Co., 258 acres as by patent dated 16 Aug. 1715 with all houses, etc. Wit: St'n Hughes, Edw. Scott, James Holman. Recorded 17 Dec. 1728.

11 Oct 1728. Edward Scott, John Scott and Stephen Hughes 400 acres on Muddy Creek.

20 May 1729. Deed between John Fleming of Goochland Co. and Stephen Hughes of same, for £23, a tract of land on north side of James River, joining upper end of a tract called "Fleming Park," 732 acres, being land mentioned in will of Charles Fleming, dec'd, to be conveyed by his heirs and executors to Stephen Hughes.
No witnesses. Recorded 20 May 1729.

17 June 1729. Deed Edward Scot and John Scot of Goochland Co., to Stephen Hughes of same, for £10, land on south side of James River, on branches of Deep Creek and Muddy Creek, being one third of 4000 acres granted to Edward Scott and John Scott and Stephen Hughes, bounded by Muddy Creek, John Scott's line, Maple Swamp, Deed Creek, Capt. William Mayo's and Capt. Bowler Cock's lines. No witnesses. Signed: Edward Scott, John Scott. Recorded 17 June 1729, Anne, wife of Edward Scott, relinquished her dower right.

15 Dec. 1729. Deed Bartholomew Stoval of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to John Quin of St Martins Parish, Hanover, for £20 100 acres, part of a tract of 200 acres, entered by William Lax on Solomons Creek on south side of James River with all houses, etc. Wit: Stephen Hughes, Jacob Michaux. Signed: Bartholomew Stovall. Recorded 16 Dec. 1729.

21 March 1730. Deed Bartholomew Stovall and Thomas Walker of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to George Davis of same, for £50, 200 acres, part of 400 acres patented by said Stovall and Walker, on south side of James River on a branch called Deep Creek called Dispute branch, with all houses. Wit: Ste'n Hughes, Anthony Hughes. Signed: Bartholomew Stovall, Thos. Walker. Recorded 18 May 1731. Mary, wife of Stovall, relinquished her dower right.

21 Sept. 1731. By order of court for valuating a divident (sic) of land belonging to Stephen Hughes and Nicholas Cox, containing 2666 acres on a branch of Muddy Creek extending to Deep Creek, was as follows: On Nicholas Cox's part: dwelling house £25 (plus about £222 more on rest) On Stephen Hughes's part: £181/11/6 Dated 10 Oct. 1731, by John Sanders, Joell Chandler. Recorded 15 Aug. 1732. Part inventory of Sarah Atkinson, dec'd, Value £14, by Thos. Walker, Jno. Webb, Stephen Hughes. Recorded 20 March 1732.

22 Nov. 1731. Will of James Turner of Goochland Co. All of estate to Sarah and she to be executrix. Wit: Ste'n Hughes, James Johnson. Signed: James (I) Turner. Recorded 15 Oct. 1734 (Deed Book 2, Goochland Co., Virginia, 1734-36 abstracted and compiled by Weisiger).

12 July 1732. Deed John Macon of St Peters Parish, New Kent Co., to Alexander Moss of same, for £20, 400 acres in St James Parish, granted to John Macon by patent 12 Sept. 1729, bounded by Bollings Quarter branch, Marmaduke Hix and James Taylor. Wit: Ste'n Hughes, Jos. Bingley, Wm. Epperson. Signed: John Macon. Recorded 18 July 1732.

27 Feb. 1732. Robert Hughes 125 acres on Hughes' Creek on the south side of James River in the county of Goochland, adjoining the land of Stephen Hughes, etc.

---. Stephen Hughes of Goochland County 1000 acres in that county on Deep Creek, adjoining the lands of Cocke and Mayo.

17 Sept. 1733. Deed Joseph Bingley of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to Robert Rogers of St Peters Parish, New Kent Co., for £60, land granted Edmund Scott by patent 15 June 1732, 619 acres (except out of same 100 acres which Edmund New formerly sold to John Tooly, which was transferred by Edward Scott to said Bingley, as by bounds of patent, laid off by Maj. John Woodson, with all houses, etc., in St James Parish. Wit: Clem. Read, Ste'n Hughes. Signed: Joseph Bingley. Recorded 18 Sept. 1733. Judith, wife of Joseph, relinquished her dower right.

19 Nov. 1733. Deed Thomas Gouldsby, Jr., of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to James Holman of same, for £20, land on north side of James River, 100 acres, bounded by Leading branch. Wit: Tarlton Fleming, Stephen Hughes, Mich. Thomas. Signed: Thomas Gulsbe. Recorded 30 Nov. 1733.

20 Nov. 1733. Deed William Maxey of Goochland Co., to John Maxey of same, for £5, land on south side of James River on south side of Jones Creek, bounded by line of land of Edward Maxey given to John Maxey and William Maxey, next to Thomas Santon and Nathaniel Basset, 100 acres. Wit: Stephen Hughes, Jno. Worley, James Gates. Signed: William (X) Maxey. Recorded 20 Nov. 1733. Mary, wife of William relinquished her dower right.

19 May 1735. Deed Edward Scott and Stephen Hughes of Goochland Co., to Nicholas Cox of same, for 10,000 lbs tobacco, 1333 acres on south side of James River, bounded by Maple Swamp, a branch of Muddy Creek, James Roberts, William Mayo. Wit: Allen Howard, Robert Christian, Sam'll Coleman. Signed: Edw'd Scott, Ste'n Hughes. Recorded 18 June 1735

10 June 1735. Deed Nicholas Cox of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to William Spears of same, for love and goodwill 400 acres on south side of James River, bounded by William Mayo, Stephen Hughes, Maple Swamp. Wit: Richard Deane, Jacob Moseby, Alex'r Farg, Sr. Signed: Nicholas (N) Cox. Recorded 19 Aug. 1735.

17 Jan. 1735. Deed William Mayo of St James Parish, Goochland Co., Gent., to John Pirrall of Island of Barbadoes, merchant, for £110 2000 acres on south side of James River, being part of 3000 acres granted to said Mayo by patent 21 Aug. 1734, bounded by John Maddox, Stephen Hughes, Nicholas Cox, Geore Stovall, Deep Creek and John Stovall. Wit: Joseph Hooper, John Mullins. Signed: William Mayo. Recorded 20 Jan. 1735. Anne, wife of William, relinquished her dower right.

14 Feb. 1735. Deed John Woodson of Goochland Co., to Stephen Bedford, late of Gloucester Co., for £52/10, 350 acres on south side of James River on Deep Creek, being part of a tract of 1000 acres granted to said John Woodson by patent 11 April 1735, bounded by Deep Creek and Nicholas Cox. Wit: Stephen Hughes, Fleming Bates, Ralph Flippen, John (S) Franklin. Signed: John Woodson. Recorded 17 Feb. 1735.

16 Nov. 1736. Deed Stephen Hughes of St James Parish, Goochland co., to Ashford Hughes of same, for £50, land on north side of James River bounded by Maj. Bowler Cocke. No witnesses Signed: Ste'n Hughes. Recorded 16 Nov. 1736.

6 April 1738. Deed Stephen Hughes of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to Elizabeth Chamberlayne of St Peters Parish, New Kent Co., for £120, 1333 acres in St James Parish, on south side of James River, on branches of Muddy Creek and Deep Creek, being 1/3 of 4000 acres granted to said Hughes, Edward Scott and John Scott, bounded by John Scott. Wit: Eliz'a Duke, Stephen Straiker, Antho. Hoggatt. Signed: Ste'n Hughes. Recorded 20 June 1738.

20 March 1738. Deed Robert Carter of Goochland Co., to Stephen Hughes of same for £60, land on north side of James River, bounded by land of Thomas Carter, dec'd, 100 acres. No witnesses. Signed: Robert (R) Carter. Mary, wife of Carter relinquished her dower right. Recorded 20 March 1738.

20 March 1738. Deed William Arinton and Susanna his wife of Goochland Co., to Stephen Hughes of same, for £60, land on north side of James River, bounded by the river, a corner of Robert Payne land he had of the heirs of John Atkinson, dec'd, 100 acres. Wit: Rob. Payn, John Bates, John Webb. Signed: William (W) Arinton, Susanna (S) Arinton. Recorded 19 June 1739.

15 Feb. 1738. Deed Richard Randolph of Henrico Co., Gent, from Stephen Hughes of Goochland Co., planter, for £ 130, 732 acres, known as "Fleming Park" on north side of James River in St James Parish, part of a larger tract patented by Charles Fleming of New Kent Co., and by his will directed to be conveyed to said Hughes, and by his son and heir John Fleming, so conveyed. Wit: J. Begin, Wm. Chard, Edw'd. (EK) Kelly, Henry Stevens. Signed: Ste'n Hughes. Recorded July 17, 1739.

17 Sept. 1738. Deed John Spears of St James Parish of Goochland Co., to Henry Atkinson of same, for £50, 200 acres on south side of James River, next to Daniel Wilmore, William Moss, Bowler Cocke, as by patent dated 28 Sept. 1737, with all houses, etc. Wit: Ste'n Hughes, Tarlton Woodson, Jr., Charles Christian, Jr. Signed: John Separs. Recorded 15 July 1740.

17 Sept. 1739. Deed Stephen Hughes of Goochland Co., to Abraham McGehe of Hanover Co., for £40, land on south side of James River on main branch of Deep Creek, bounded by William Mayo, 400 acres; being part of 1000 acres granted to said Hughes by patent in 1737. Wit: James Allen, Ste'n Hughes, Jr., Jonathan Larke Signed: Ste'n Hughes. Elizabeth, wife of Hughes, relinquished her dower right. Recorded 18 Sept. 1739.

17 Sept. 1739. Deed Stephen Hughes of Goochland Co., to Abraham McGehe of Hanover Co., for £40, land on south side of James River on Main branch of Deep Creek, bounded by William Mayo, 400 acres; being part of 1000 acres granted to said Hughes by patent in 1737. Wit: James Allen, Ste'n Hughes, Jr., Jonathan Larke. Signed Stephen Hughes. Elizabeth, wife of Hughes, relinquished her dower right. Recorded 18 Sept. 1739.

8 Sept. 1739. Deed John Woodson of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to John Bates of same, for £34, land on south side of James River on Stovals Creek, bounded by Capt. Stoner, Stovals Creek, John Frankling, said Woodson, Stephen Hughes and Thomas Dickins. Wit: John (N) Franklin, William (L) Lox, Jr., John (/) Learwood. Signed: John Woodson. Recorded 18 Sept. 1739.

8 Dec. 1739. Will of Cicillia Willmore "weak of body". To daughter Judith Gathwrite, 1 shilling. To son Daniel Wilmore (sic), all household goods and livestock, and he to be Executor. Wit: Stephen Hughes, Jr., Charles Raley, Joseph () Johns. Signed: Cicillia (W) Wilmore. Recorded 15 April 1740.

18 Dec. 1739. Deed John Woodson of Goochland Co., to Charles Bates of same, for £35, 350 acres bounded by John Bates, Dickins's (sic) land bought of Stephen Hughes, Coxes corner, stovalls Creek and Daniel Stoner. Wit: Joseph Scott, Jesse Scott. Signed: John Woodson. Recorded 18 Dec. 1739.

18 Dec. 1739. Deed Henry Atkinson of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to Augustine Payne of same. John Atkinson late of Henrico Co., dec'd, was in his lifetime seized of 65 acres in said parish, and by his will 11 April 1720 devised said land to said Henry Atkinson his son. Said Henry sell land for £50, with all houses, etc. Wit: Ste'n Hughes, Tarlton Woodson, Jr., Josias Payne. Signed Henry Atkinson.

16 July 1740. Deed Peter Brooks of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to Joseph Dabbs of same, for £100, land on lower side of south branch of Willis River, 2100 acres, being part of a greater tract granted to said Brooks by patent June 1739 and bounded by Henry Cary, Alexander Trent, and said Brooks, with all houses, etc. Wit: Benj. Harrison, Ste'n Hughes, Clem. (P) Read. Recorded 16 July 1740.

21 July 1741. Deed Richard Randolph of Henrico Co., Gent., & Stephen Hughes of St James Parish, Goochland Co., to Allen Howard of Goochland Co., for £400, 732 acres in St James Parish on north side of James River, bounded by Ashford Hughes, Elk Island; being part of land granted to Charles Fleming by patent 16 June 714 and by his will directed to be conveyed by his heirs to above Stephen Hughes, and was conveyed by John Fleming of Goochland Co., Gent, son and heir of Charles to said Hughes 20 May 1729 and by said Hughes to said Richard Randolph 15 Feb. 1738. Wit: Will'm Randolph, Beverley Randolph, Tarlton Fleming, Charles Lewis Signed: Rich'd. Randolph, Ste'n. Hughes. Recorded 21 July 1741. Elizabeth, wife of Hughes, relinquished her dower right.

15 Sept. 1741. Deed John Maddox of Goochland Co., planter, to Charles Bond of same, planter, for £9, 200 acres on south side of James River on fork of Deep Creek, as by patent to said Maddox, next to John Tabr, John Hopson, William Medlock, Thomas Burch and Stephen Hughes. Wit: Tarlton Woodson, Jr., John Allen, George Payne, Jr. Signed: John (I) Maddox. Recorded 15 Sept. 1741. Elizabeth, wife of Maddox, relinquished her dower right.

31 March 1742. Deed Stephen Hughes of Goochland Co., to Isaac Hughes of same, for £40, 400 acres on south side of James River and main branch of Deep Creek, being remainder of 1000 acres granted said Stephen by patent, after 400 acres off to Abraham Mackgehe said 200 to John Scrugs, being the upper part. Wit: Robert Hughes, John (I) Cresy, John (R) Roe. Signed: Ste'n Hughes. Recorded 20 April 1742

18 May 1742. Deed of Gift George Stovall of St James Parish, Goochland Co., for love and good will to William Roberts, the negro woman Bess. Said woman was transferred by bill of sale from James Roberts to said George Stovall. Wit: Allen Howard, Ste'n Hughes, Step. Hughes, Jr. Signed: George Stovall. Recorded 18 May 1742.

10 Feb. 1743. Will of William Mayo of Goochland Co. To daughter, Mary, wife of Edmund Gray, 200 acres in Amelia Co. adjoining lands of Adkins and towns, with 3 female slaes: Cloe, Silvia, and Lucy daughter of Cloe. If she has no issue, the(n) to George Carrington and Joseph Scott. Also to Edmund and Mary Gray, 1000 acres on both sides of Angola Creek, adjoin (sic) John Pleasants. To Joseph Scott and Sarah his wife, 200 acres adjoining my own. To son John, all my lands in North Carolina, also 1000 acres on Deep Creek in Goochland Co., adjoining John Perratt, with mill and plantation, also the rest of land adjoining Edmund and Mary Gray on both sides of Angola Creek across Great Guinea Creek among branches of Willis River in Goochland, also 3 slaves: Hercules, Flora and Will. To son Joseph, all my lands adjacent to Fluvanna River above Buffalo Island in Goochland reversion of 2400 acres with houses in Goochland Co. on fine Creek, after death of my wife; also 3 slaves: Scipio, Phebe and Jolar. To my daughter Rebeckah Mayo, 1850 acres, being south part of my land at Petervil Chapel in Goochland next to Joel Chandler. Also to her 3 slaves: Hannah, Venus and Matt. To wife Ann, for life, my house and lots at the Capitol landing and my 2400 acres at Fine Creek in Goochland, and uses of slaves: Mamoe, Fatima, Jenny, Turpin, Congo, Awhey, Jollof, Cudgeo, Maddy, Harry, Rose, Pompey, Brissey, Shaty, Philip, Robert Little Inan, Kate, Annie, Dick and Ned. Also to her my mill called Bide Mill on Petervill Chapel Br., with 400 acres, also all my household goods, tools and store goods. Some slaves to be divided among my sons Daniel, John and Joseph after my wife's death and some as decided by her. To my son Joseph, Tarlton Fleming, and Stephen Hughes, my land on and above Soak Arse Run and Crooms Quarter branch, equally, when Joseph is 21. My exectuors can sell this land with Hutchens Burton haing 400 acres if he pays £6, Samuel Allen's debt for the land and £40. To my son in law George Carrington, £10. Rest of estate to my son Daniel. Wife Ann to be Executrix. Wit: Wm Allen, Mary Allen, Hutchens Burton. Signed: Wm. Mayo. Recorded 20 Nov. 1744.

31 Dec. 1744. Isaac Bates to Stephen Hughes (Goochland Co., Virginia, Deed Book #4 p. 479)

18 Sept. 1746. Stephen Hughes to John and Elizabeth Woodson, his son-in-law & daughter (Deed Book #5, p. 197)

25 March 174. Stephen Hughes to John Woodson (p. 262)

20 Feb 1746 (Must be 20 Feb 1749) Cumberland Co VA Will Book 1 page 7 & 8 Ashford Hughes declared in conversation with John Payne ? ? demands of the people ? unto Elizabeth Woodson (his cousin) now wife of John Woodson living at ? one third part of his Estate both Real and personal Administrator Stephen Hughes agrees https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TH-G3VX-S

20 Sep 1748. Stephen Hughes & Booth Napier. 400 acres in Albemarle County on the north side of Pedlar Riv (VPB 28:372;1).

6 July 1749. Will of Stephen Hughes of Cumberland Co., Pro. 26 January 1752. ....shall sell land on Randolph's Creek by estimation 1600 a. to pay my debts and money left to be divided between my daughter, Judith Cox and my son, John; and whereas there shall be some land unsold in hands of Col. Mayo's exrs. my will is that when sold money be paid my son, John; also son, John to have land I now live on; my wife, Elizabeth, three slaves during her life; said slaves to go to Joseph Hughes at my wife's death; my daughter, Elizabeth Woodson; Exrs. my wife, Eizabeth and son, Joseph Hughes. Wit.: John Robinson, Robert Hughes, Judith Bergany. (Abstracts of Cumberland Co., Virginia, Will Books 1 and 2 1749-1782," by Reynolds p. 60).

27 Nov 1749 Cumberland Co VA Order Book 1749 1751 page 31 On the Motion of Stephen Hughes Brother and Heir at Law to Ashford Hughes being one of the people called Quakers Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the Estate of said Ashford Hughes giving Security together with Tarlton Fleming and John Woodson https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-8W42-Z

27 Feb. 1750. Will of James Meredith, Pro. Cumberland County March Court 1751. Wife, Martha Meredith, land I lately bought of Mary Webb, situate on both sides of the branches of Deep Creek during her widowhood, then to daughter, Christina, land I bought of Stephen Hughes and Booth Hopper and also land I now live on to be sold by my exrs. if necessary to pay my debts. My friends, John Fleming and William Meggison to collect the several outstanding debts now owing me; my friend, Benjamin Harris, finish my business in the several courts. Ex.: wife, Martha Meredith, Capt. Francis James, John Fleming, Jr., and William Megginson and guardians of daughter, Christina appoint Capt. Francis James, Major Archibald Cary, Benjamin Harris of Manniken Town. Wit.: Robt. Goldie, Jos. Apperson, Ben. Harris.

15 Nov. 1750. Stephen Hughes & Bouth Napier to James Meredith of Cumberland Co. for £52-10, 400 acres N. side Pedlar, Horsley Ck. Pat. to both, 20 Sept. 1748. (Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book 1, p. 243).

1753 Cumberland Co VA Chancery Index Number 1753-001 Robert Hughes vs Admr of Ashford Hughes (his brother Stephen Hughes) page 2 of 32 Isaac Hughes referred to as brother of Ashford Hughes deceased - page 13 of 32 Richard Field testified that Ashford Hughes was going to sell land to his brother Robert Hughes - page 27 of 32 Martha Hughes wife of Isaac Hughes aged about 57 years.

https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/full_case_detail.asp?CFN=049-...

14 Aug. 1760. Saml. Southern to Tucker Woodson - blank sum - 200 acres both sides Glover's road, adj. Noel Burton, Wm. Webb, Jno. Cannon, Edwd. Daniels, Wm. Woodson, Stephen Hughes - also signed by Jno. Southern. Wit: Jas. & Jos. Southern. (Albemarle County, Virginia, Deed Book 2, p. 307).

5 Feb 1789. Lain Jones & Elizabeth, his wife, Albemarle Co. to John Woodson Cumberland Co. Whereas, Stephen Hughes, late of the county of Goochland, decd., father of Elizabeth, wife of sd. John Woodson, did in his life time by deed bearing date May 16, 1750, of record, in the court of sd. county of Goochland convey to the sd. John Woodson & Elizabeth his wife for and during their natural lives and the life of the survivors of them a certain parcel of land in the sd. county of Goochland containing by estimation 200 a., bounded by James River including the north side of the Ferry called and known by the name of Carters Ferry the sd. bounderies are now known by the lands of David Ross , Bowler Cocke & John Woodson , with remainder to Judith Woodson , daughter of sd. Elizabeth & John Woodson , and the heirs of her body and the sd. Judith afterwards intermarried with a certain Orlando Jones and died leaving issue the sd. Lain Jones to whom the remainder of the sd. land hath vested in fee simple by virtue of an act the General Assembly of Virginia , entitled an act declaring tenants of lands and slaves in taille to hold the same in fee simple, and the sd. John Woodson & Elizabeth his wife by writing the aforesd. deed did enter into the sd. land and are now the possessors thereof as tenants for life. The sd. Lain Jones & Elizabeth his wife doth hereby convey to sd. John Woodson the aforesd. tract of land. Dat. Feb. 5, 1789 . Rec. Feb. 16, 1789 . Ibid. p. 196. (Valentine Papers (Virginia), Vol. 1-4, 1864-1908)

Will

Will of Stephen Hughes dated July 6, 1749, proved June 25, 1753 Cumberland County, Virginia, Legates;
daughter Judith Cox; sons John and Joseph; wife Elizabeth, daughter Elizabeth Woodson.

Stephen Hughes of Cumberland Co. Will of: Exors. to sell 1600 acres on Randolphs Creek and make deeds therefor and with proceeds therefrom to pay all Debts and whatever mony shall be Left to be devided between daughter Judith Cox and my son John . Whereas there is still some land unsolde in the hands of Col. Mayoe 's Executrix my will is that when solde the money that will fall to my part I give to my son John . Son John two hundred & seventy six acres being part of the land I now live on and Devided from the Remainder by a line of marked trees being the last Survey made and including Taplie's Branch. Wife Elizabeth these slaves during her Life viz: Penellope , Christopher , & Fanne the said slaves to go to Joseph Hughes at my wifes death. To wife during her widdow hood plantation whereon I now Live, half the profit of the ortyard (orchard) and use of all the personal estate; if she marry to be Equally devided between her and my son Joseph Hughes except I give out of the above said personal estate to Joseph his choice of the Beds now in my house with the furniture and the best iron pot. To son Joseph five slaves Judith , James Major , Sari & Christopher Junr. To Daughter Elizabeth Woodson five shillings Curt. Wife Elizabeth & son Joseph Exors . Dated July 6, 1749 . Witnesses: John Robinson , Robert Hughes , Judith Mirgamy . Proved: June 25, 1753 . Further proved: Jany. 26, 1756 . Ibid. p. 60.

21 July 1753. Appraisal of slaves and personal estate of Stephen Hughes’’’ (p. 64).

Sources

• Amherst County Land Grants, visited Aug. 1, 2017.
• Shawnee Heritage lll
• http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=john_d_ne...
• Reference: RootsWeb's WorldConnect - SmartCopy: Aug 5 2017, 20:00:08 UTC

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Stephen Hughes ydna - M269

Son: John Hughes/Hoozier of LA