William Henry Maxey

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About William Henry Maxey

WILL: William Maxey, Cumberland County VA, dated 27 May 1768, proved 22 August 1768, Maxeys of Virginia.

To son Nathaniel Maxey the four hundred acres of land I now hold in Buckingham county more or less lying on the Great Creek

Daughters:

  1. Mary Davis,
  2. Biddy Maxey,
  3. Jemimah Maxey,
  4. Keziah Maxey,
  5. Karen Happuck Sallee

Sons

  1. John
  2. Nathaniel

Grandsons: William Davis, Jeffery Davis, Nephew: Edward Maxey, son of Sylvanus,
Wife: Mary

At the time of writing his will, he had control over 9 enslaved people, Raner - girl, Jacob - boy, Joe - boy, Ceazar - boy, Clary - girl, Dol - girl, Blanety, Hannah, Peter


William was a son of Edward Maxey, Sr. and Susannah (maiden name not proven).

Known children of Edward and Susannah Maxey: Edward Jr., Susannah, Elizabeth, John, William, Nathaniel, Sylvanus, and Walter.

William had two wives, both named Mary, however their maiden names have not been proved.

Known children of this direct line of William and Mary Maxey: Kerenhappuck, Nathaniel, Jemima, Kezia, and Bede "Biddy".

Attached researched document from "The Maxeys of Virginia" by Edythe Maxey Clark.
A Genealogical History of the Descendants of Edward and Susannah Maxey. Third Edition 2000.

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William Henry Maxey's Timeline

1701
1701
Henrico County, Virginia, United States
1735
1735
Powhatan, VA, United States
1736
July 6, 1736
Goochland County, Virginia, United States
1743
1743
1747
1747
Goochland County, Virginia, United States
1749
1749
Cumberland, VA, United States
1750
1750
Virginia, United States
1755
1755