Vincent R. Tapp

Vincent Tapp

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Taptico-Tapp

This section gives a brief history outline of the connection between King William Taptico and the Tapps, included is the first four generations of William Taptico and when they begin using the name,Tapp.

After King William Taptico, the last hereditary Tribal Chief of the Wicocomico died, the English did not appoint a successor, nor did a descendant of Taptico take over reign of the tribe. Taptico's wife Elizabeth, settled his estate, (which was substantial) and began the process by signing the documents as Elizabeth Taptico and completed the process by signing Elizabeth Tapp. This appears to be the period in time when the Indian Tapps came into being. Currently we do not have proof if Elizabeth was English or Indian. The book,"Tapp Family of America" stated that she was English but did not offer proof. During this period it was against English law for Indians and whites to marry, so there is doubt that Elizabeth was English.

1. WILLIAM TAPTICO I was born sometimes in the 1650s in Northumberland County, Virginia and died after November 1695, most likely in Northumberland County, Virginia. WILLIAM I married Elinder ? date unknown in Northumberland County, Virginia. We can not determine Elinder's surname or where she was born, she most likely died in Northumberland, Virginia. They had only one proven child. William Taptico II (Recent research may have revealed another son, George Taptico, however the relationship is speculation, but very possible)

2. WILLIAM TAPTICO II born about 1690 in Northumberland County, Virginia and died June 1719 in Northumberland County, Virginia. WILLIAM II married Elizabeth ? date unknown and most likely in Northumberland County, Virginia and died about 1724 in Spotsylvania VA. Shortly after her husbands death, Elizabeth began using the surname Tapp, at this point in time the children will be referred to as Tapp.

They had three children. William Tapp III, Charity Tapp and Vincent Tapp.

3. WILLIAM TAPP III born about 1707 in Richmond County, Virginia, and died on January 1791 in Culpeper County, Virginia. Married Christian Bourne about 1725 in Virginia. She was born about 1708 in Essex County, Virginia and died about 1780 in Fredrick County, Virginia. They had eight/nine children. Vincent, William, Lewis, Ann, Alice (Alse), Elizabeth, Sarah and Mary. (Recently one our members stated that William III had nine children which is supposedly Margaret. Until proven this is an assumption) Charity Tapp born about 1709, Richmond County, Virginia, married Baortholemew Wood, about 1724. Vincent Tapp born about 1714, Richmond County Virginia, died about 1751, Fredrick County, Virginia. Married Elizabeth Bourne about 1735 in Virginia. She was born in VA and died in Virginia.

4. VINCENT TAPP (William Tapp III, William Taptico II, William Taptico I) born about 1726 Culpepper County, Virginia. Died about January 17, 1791 Culpepper County, Virginia, Married Mary (Mollie) Jett about 1754, Virginia. She was born (Unknown) They had eleven children. Moses, William, Vincent, James H, Nimrod, Elias, Sussana, John, Ann, Molly and Sally.

The above lineage is verified and will give the visitor a good solid foundation to start his/her research.

Extant records of Northumberland County, Virginia indicate that other Wicocomico family names are Veazey, Curtis, Mosco, Nordas and possibly Roberts.

Other major family lines in the earlier Taptico/Tapp lineage are; Bourne, Doggett, Fowler, Boch, Jett and Wright.

BIO information provided by Billy Bedford Popejoy (#47200061) Note: Age 63 years
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