William Parson Hewes, III

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In 1754, the French and Indian War began and William enlisted in

the VA militia. On the occasion of George Washington's retirement as

Commander of VA troops on December 27, 1758, an address of

appreciation was signed and delivered by the officers of the Regiment.

William Hughes is the eighth signer.

    In January 1762, the VA General Assembly recognized the services

of the officers of the VA Regiment of militia. William Hughes' name

was twelfth on the list of lieutenants. On May 22, 1762, William was

commissioned a Lieutenant in Colonel Adam Stephens' Regiment of

militia and on June 8, 1762, he was commissioned Adjutant of that

Regiment.

William married Mary Withers on March 12, 1713

William Hughes was born in VA or PA. Settled on a 400 acre tract on the Great Cacapon River in Virginia (Hampshire Co.). The land was surveyed by George Washington. The grant is dated April 8, 1752 and was from Lord Fairfax.

When the French & Indian War began in 1754, William enlisted in the Virginia Militia. When George Washington retired on December 27, 1758, William is the 8th officer to sign the Address Of Appreciation.

After the war William was commissioned a lieutenant in Stephens Regiment (May 22, 1762) and then an Adjutant (June 8, 1762).

William was given a grant of 2,000 acres of land for his services to the colony of Virginia.

William was raised a Quaker but was excommunicated when he took part in the Revolution. William Hughes was born in the late 1600's in VA or Pennsylvania and died in 1767 in Hampshire County VA. His will was probated June 9, 1767. William settled on a 400 acre tract of land on the Great Cacapon river. This tract was surveyed by George Washington and the grant from Lord Fairfax was dated April 8, 1852. This tract was within the boundaries of Hampshire County VA. In 1754, the French and Indian War began and William enlisted in the VA militia. On the occasion of George Washington's retirement as Commander of VA troops on December 27, 1758, an address of appreciation was signed and delivered by the officers of the Regiment. William Hughes is the eighth signer. In January 1762, the VA General Assembly recognized the services of the officers of the VA Regiment of militia. William Hughes' name was twelfth on the list of lieutenants. On May 22, 1762, William was commissioned a Lieutenant in Colonel Adam Stephens' Regiment of militia and on June 8, 1762, he was commissioned Adjutant of that Regiment. William was given a land warrant for 2,000 acres of land in partial payment for his services to the Colony. This land returned for this warrant, No.299, was conveyed to John May January 17, 1780. William had eight children, named in his will. The name of his wife is not known, but is believed to be Sudna or Sudrah. [Parks.FTW]

Was disowned by Quaker Church on April 26,1751.(for Living with a single woman) Will was made in 1762,Hampshire County,Virginia. William's Will probated June 09,1767 Hampshire Co,Virginia. Settled 400 acres land- Great Cacapon River, surveyed by George Washington, grant by Lord Fairfax on April 08,1752. Boundary of Hampshire County,Virginia. 1754-French & Indian War- William enlisted in Virginia Militia. George Washington's retirement as Commander of VA troops December 27,1758 - William was 8th signer & delivered by the officers of regiment.(a letter)

Served in 1754 French & Indian War!! January 1762 Virginia General Assembly recognized the officers VA Regiment (militia). William Hughes 12th on list of Lieutenants!! May 22,1762 commissioned lieutenant in Colonel Adam Stephens' Regiment. June 08,1762 commiss. adjutant of that Reg.

Land Warrant 2,000 acres partial payment for his services to the Colony. Land returned for this Land Warrant # 299 conveyed to John May -January 17,1780. William Hughes had eight children named in his will. William was a Quaker disowned by church for living with a woman outside of marriage.

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM HUGHES and MARY WITHERS**: [Direct line - M.FTW]

Married at Chichester Meeting.

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GEDCOM Note

Retrieved from http://drwilliams.org/genealogy/2859.htm on 31 Oct 2011. Much thanks to his research.

The following is from page 500 of the reprint of Chester (and its Vicinity,) Delaware Co. in Pennsylvania with Genealogical Sketches of some old families, by John Hill Martin, Esq., originally published 1877, reprint by John A. Bullock III, Reidsville, NC, 1999: "William Hewes . . . was married 9 mo. 12, 1713, at Chichester Meeting, to Mary, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Withers, and granddaughter of Jeremiah Collett, of Chichester, who was, I believe, the same who married Jane, eldest daughter of Joan May, of Devizes in Wilts, 'a first purchaser.' He is styled a mason in some old writings, but probably followed farming to some extent. His wife survived him and died about 1750. Their children were William, John, Samuel, Isaac, Caleb, Sarah, Lydia, Rebecca and Hannah. William married (1st) Lydia Dutton and (2nd) Rebecca Gregory, and died in 1753, leaving but one child, Aaron, to survive him. John married Mary, the daughter of Thomas Barnard, and granddaughter of Richard and Frances Barnard of Aston. He died in 1759, leaving two children, Christian and Jacob. His widow soon afterward married Archibald Dick, and her daughter married about 1764, Elisha Dick, who was probably a brother to Archibald. John Hewes, of Chichester, Tanner, in his will, dated Feb. 2, 1759, proven Mar. 2, 1759, gave to his wife Mary the Homestead for life, and afterwards to his children Christianna and Jacob. Also to his wife 200 acres in Douglass Township, Berks Co., purchased of Thomas Barnard, until the children became of age or married. Some other land in Chichester and Berks Co. to be sold by executors, his wife and Richard Dutton, of Aston. In case the children did not live to inherit, the property to go to 'Aaron Hewes, son of brother William, and to such sons of brother Samuel Hewes as should be living at the time.' Jacob Hewes was the father of the present Jacob Hewes, of Ridley. Samuel Hewes, above, married and settled in Jersey. Isaac married Lydia Weldon, and left a daughter. Sarah married Robert ?)Moulder and left a daughter Sarah, who married Nathaniel Falconer. Lydia married Wm. Grubb; Rebecca, Samuel Grubb; and Hannah, William Vaughan." From page 216 of Early Church Records of Delaware Co., Pa, by Henry C. Peden Jr, MA, and John Pitts Launey, previously cited, "Mary (Withers) Hewes of Chichester, widow of William, in her will dated 29th of 4th mo, 1748, proven 20th of 6th mo, 1750, mentions sons William [4th], John, Samuel, Isaac and Caleb, and daus. Lydia Grubb (wife of Wm), Rebecca Grubb (wife of Samuel) and Hannah Hewes, also mentions grand-dau. Sarah Moulder."

Retrieved from http://drwilliams.org/genealogy/2859.htm on 31 Oct 2011. Much thanks to his research.

The following is from page 500 of the reprint of Chester (and its Vicinity,) Delaware Co. in Pennsylvania with Genealogical Sketches of some old families, by John Hill Martin, Esq., originally published 1877, reprint by John A. Bullock III, Reidsville, NC, 1999: "William Hewes . . . was married 9 mo. 12, 1713, at Chichester Meeting, to Mary, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Withers, and granddaughter of Jeremiah Collett, of Chichester, who was, I believe, the same who married Jane, eldest daughter of Joan May, of Devizes in Wilts, 'a first purchaser.' He is styled a mason in some old writings, but probably followed farming to some extent. His wife survived him and died about 1750. Their children were William, John, Samuel, Isaac, Caleb, Sarah, Lydia, Rebecca and Hannah. William married (1st) Lydia Dutton and (2nd) Rebecca Gregory, and died in 1753, leaving but one child, Aaron, to survive him. John married Mary, the daughter of Thomas Barnard, and granddaughter of Richard and Frances Barnard of Aston. He died in 1759, leaving two children, Christian and Jacob. His widow soon afterward married Archibald Dick, and her daughter married about 1764, Elisha Dick, who was probably a brother to Archibald. John Hewes, of Chichester, Tanner, in his will, dated Feb. 2, 1759, proven Mar. 2, 1759, gave to his wife Mary the Homestead for life, and afterwards to his children Christianna and Jacob. Also to his wife 200 acres in Douglass Township, Berks Co., purchased of Thomas Barnard, until the children became of age or married. Some other land in Chichester and Berks Co. to be sold by executors, his wife and Richard Dutton, of Aston. In case the children did not live to inherit, the property to go to 'Aaron Hewes, son of brother William, and to such sons of brother Samuel Hewes as should be living at the time.' Jacob Hewes was the father of the present Jacob Hewes, of Ridley. Samuel Hewes, above, married and settled in Jersey. Isaac married Lydia Weldon, and left a daughter. Sarah married Robert ?)Moulder and left a daughter Sarah, who married Nathaniel Falconer. Lydia married Wm. Grubb; Rebecca, Samuel Grubb; and Hannah, William Vaughan." From page 216 of Early Church Records of Delaware Co., Pa, by Henry C. Peden Jr, MA, and John Pitts Launey, previously cited, "Mary (Withers) Hewes of Chichester, widow of William, in her will dated 29th of 4th mo, 1748, proven 20th of 6th mo, 1750, mentions sons William [4th], John, Samuel, Isaac and Caleb, and daus. Lydia Grubb (wife of Wm), Rebecca Grubb (wife of Samuel) and Hannah Hewes, also mentions grand-dau. Sarah Moulder."