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Hon. John Ambler Smith MP (1847 - 1892)

U.S. Representative John Ambler Smith U.S. Congressman. He graduated from the law department of the Richmond College, was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced the practice of law in Richmond, Vi...

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7/7/2021
7/18/2021
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7/7/2021

Hon. John Ambler Smith MP (1847 - 1892)

U.S. Representative John Ambler Smith U.S. Congressman. He graduated from the law department of the Richmond College, was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced the practice of law in Richmond, Vi...

7/18/2021

Anestar Esther Sims (1728 - 1759)

"Stepp", "Anester", "Anester Ann Ester Step Stapp", "Annister"

is believed to be the daughter of Joshua Stapp b. 1688, and Martha Coffey (1694-1738) both from Essex Co, VA.As in many accounts of early names, different name spellings have been found, including Anis...

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12/17/2008
1/24/2019
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12/17/2008

Anestar Esther Sims (1728 - 1759)

"Stepp", "Anester", "Anester Ann Ester Step Stapp", "Annister"

is believed to be the daughter of Joshua Stapp b. 1688, and Martha Coffey (1694-1738) both from Essex Co, VA.As in many accounts of early names, different name spellings have been found, including Anis...

1/24/2019

Joshua Stepp, Sr. MP (1688 - 1783)

"Josheway Step"

In addition to the information in Ann's family records, I was able to find more information about Joshua's ancestors, and also so far unlisted information about his descendants, at least his child...

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6/22/2007
1/18/2019
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6/22/2007

Joshua Stepp, Sr. MP (1688 - 1783)

"Josheway Step"

In addition to the information in Ann's family records, I was able to find more information about Joshua's ancestors, and also so far unlisted information about his descendants, at least his child...

1/18/2019

Elizabeth Morris MP (1729 - 1795)

"stipps", "stapp", "stepp Betsey", "Elizabeth Jane Stapp"

Stapps J of Amer History Stepps NS DAR A Source Book OpenLibrary.org The Stepp/Stapp Family in America Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest Index Surname may be Step. Source: 'Kinfolk, Ownbey Family L...

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3/24/2008
1/18/2019
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3/24/2008

Elizabeth Morris MP (1729 - 1795)

"stipps", "stapp", "stepp Betsey", "Elizabeth Jane Stapp"

Stapps J of Amer History Stepps NS DAR A Source Book OpenLibrary.org The Stepp/Stapp Family in America Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest Index Surname may be Step. Source: 'Kinfolk, Ownbey Family L...

1/18/2019

Sarah Howard MP (1650 - 1691)

died sometime before 1691. It is thought that after the death of Edward D'Arcy (Sarah's father), Sarah and her mother went back to Virginia because on 7 May 1667 Matthew Howard Jr. demanded land in ret...

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3/11/2007
1/2/2019
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3/11/2007

Sarah Howard MP (1650 - 1691)

died sometime before 1691. It is thought that after the death of Edward D'Arcy (Sarah's father), Sarah and her mother went back to Virginia because on 7 May 1667 Matthew Howard Jr. demanded land in ret...

1/2/2019

Eleanor Bryan MP (1649 - bef.1719)

"Eleanor Elizabeth Winniford", "Elinor"

Detached as daughter of Thomas Winnifred Biography Updated 9 March 2024 Little is known of the origins of Eleanor, wife of Thomas Bryan. except that she was born in about 1663 in Old Rappahannock ...

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8/16/2008
6/30/2018
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8/16/2008

Eleanor Bryan MP (1649 - bef.1719)

"Eleanor Elizabeth Winniford", "Elinor"

Detached as daughter of Thomas Winnifred Biography Updated 9 March 2024 Little is known of the origins of Eleanor, wife of Thomas Bryan. except that she was born in about 1663 in Old Rappahannock ...

6/30/2018

Is he proven as son of Thomas Bryan, Sr & Mary Wright? Thomas Bryan Sr., of North Farnham Parish, died before 2 April 1719 (date will proved) in Richmond County, Virginia Colony. Family From He ...

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8/16/2008
6/30/2018
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Is he proven as son of Thomas Bryan, Sr & Mary Wright? Thomas Bryan Sr., of North Farnham Parish, died before 2 April 1719 (date will proved) in Richmond County, Virginia Colony. Family From He ...

6/30/2018

John Hightower, Sr. MP (1692 - 1764)

John Hightower, Sr.*Born 1692 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia*Died 4 Sep 1764 in Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, Virginia*Son of Joshua Hightower Jr. and Eleanor Charnold*Husband of Mary Bryan — married...

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11/30/2015
6/30/2018
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11/30/2015

John Hightower, Sr. MP (1692 - 1764)

John Hightower, Sr.*Born 1692 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia*Died 4 Sep 1764 in Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, Virginia*Son of Joshua Hightower Jr. and Eleanor Charnold*Husband of Mary Bryan — married...

6/30/2018

Margaret Brannan MP (1693 - 1750)

"Morgrave", "Bryant", "Margaret"

Not the same as Bryan was born 22 JUL 1693 in Richmond County, Virginia Colony. She was the daughter of Thomas Bryan and Eleanor.She married Caron Brannon before October 26, 1717 in Richmond County, Vi...

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10/29/2016
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Margaret Brannan MP (1693 - 1750)

"Morgrave", "Bryant", "Margaret"

Not the same as Bryan was born 22 JUL 1693 in Richmond County, Virginia Colony. She was the daughter of Thomas Bryan and Eleanor.She married Caron Brannon before October 26, 1717 in Richmond County, Vi...

6/30/2018

Thomas Bryan, Jr. MP (1688 - 1726)

"Thomas Bryant", "Thomas Bryan"

Thomas Bryan Jr. was born 12 JUL 1688 in Richmond County, Virginia Colony.He was the son of Thomas Bryan and Eleanor Unknown. He married Mary Unknown. He married 2nd to Margaret Jeffries. ===Eleanor Br...

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12/14/2011
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12/14/2011

Thomas Bryan, Jr. MP (1688 - 1726)

"Thomas Bryant", "Thomas Bryan"

Thomas Bryan Jr. was born 12 JUL 1688 in Richmond County, Virginia Colony.He was the son of Thomas Bryan and Eleanor Unknown. He married Mary Unknown. He married 2nd to Margaret Jeffries. ===Eleanor Br...

6/30/2018

Col. John Lear, of Nansemond County MP (c.1632 - bef.1695)

"John Lere"

From "William & Mary Quarterly" Vol. 10, second series, we quote: "THE ARMORIAL ENSIGNS OF THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN VIRGINIA. Whereas FRANCIS NICHOLSON, WILLIAM COLE, RALPH WORMELEY, WILLIAM ...

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9/24/2007
6/25/2018
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Col. John Lear, of Nansemond County MP (c.1632 - bef.1695)

"John Lere"

From "William & Mary Quarterly" Vol. 10, second series, we quote: "THE ARMORIAL ENSIGNS OF THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY IN VIRGINIA. Whereas FRANCIS NICHOLSON, WILLIAM COLE, RALPH WORMELEY, WILLIAM ...

6/25/2018

Thomas Lear, of Nansemond MP (c.1666 - bef.1696)

1. Thomas LEAR (John LEAR1) was born 1666 in Nansemond Co., VA, and died BEF 21 NOV 1695 in VA. He married Elizabeth BRIDGER ABT 1685 in VA. She was born ABT 1668 in VA. Children of Thomas LEAR a...

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5/18/2008
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5/18/2008

Thomas Lear, of Nansemond MP (c.1666 - bef.1696)

1. Thomas LEAR (John LEAR1) was born 1666 in Nansemond Co., VA, and died BEF 21 NOV 1695 in VA. He married Elizabeth BRIDGER ABT 1685 in VA. She was born ABT 1668 in VA. Children of Thomas LEAR a...

6/24/2018

John Lear, of Culpeper County MP (c.1689 - bef.1782)

From (also attached as document)>"Although many accounts of this lineage appearing on the Internet attempt to connect Col. John Lear of Nansemond County, Virginia, to John Lear of Culpeper County, Virg...

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5/3/2010
6/24/2018
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5/3/2010

John Lear, of Culpeper County MP (c.1689 - bef.1782)

From (also attached as document)>"Although many accounts of this lineage appearing on the Internet attempt to connect Col. John Lear of Nansemond County, Virginia, to John Lear of Culpeper County, Virg...

6/24/2018

Elizabeth Lear MP (c.1670 - aft.1695)

Biography !Thomas Lear, son of Col. Lear by his first wife, married Elizabeth, daughter of Col. Joseph Bridger, of Isle of Wight county, another mem- ber of the Council. He died before his father, le...

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5/18/2008
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Elizabeth Lear MP (c.1670 - aft.1695)

Biography !Thomas Lear, son of Col. Lear by his first wife, married Elizabeth, daughter of Col. Joseph Bridger, of Isle of Wight county, another mem- ber of the Council. He died before his father, le...

6/24/2018

Captain Samuel C. Stalnaker MP (1682 - 1769)

Samuel Stalnaker was born before 1700 and died in 1769. He was living in Augusta County VA in April 1748. He was captured by Indians June 18, 1755 and his wife and son Adam were killed. He escaped from...

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1/26/2012
6/21/2018
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Captain Samuel C. Stalnaker MP (1682 - 1769)

Samuel Stalnaker was born before 1700 and died in 1769. He was living in Augusta County VA in April 1748. He was captured by Indians June 18, 1755 and his wife and son Adam were killed. He escaped from...

6/21/2018