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Note for: Alexander Captain Doniphan, ABT 1718 - 29 Mar 1766
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Individual Note: CHAPTER 13
Alexander DONIPHAN & Margaret MOTT FAMILY
OLD RAPPAHANNOCK, RICHMOND, KING GEORGE & FAUQUIER
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN FAMILY
1a. Alexander DONIPHAN was born about 1653 in or Plymouth, Devonshire, England or Spain.
Alexander DONIPHAN immigrated to America in 1674.
Alexander DONIPHAN married 3 times:
1. Amy before 1677 Partridge Westmoreland Order Book 1665-1667 page 311 (widow of Edward
RANSDALL
2. before 1692--Margaret Mott, daughter of George Mott and Elizabeth PIGG of Rappahannock
County, a large land owner. Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 1 page 34 Margaret MOTT
was born about 1666 in England. Margaret died in Feb 1716-1719
3. Susanna
NOTES ON ALEXANDER DONIPHAN
Old Rappahannock County Will Book 1682-1687
Will of Will Sargent - dated 13 Apr 1683 Alexr Doniphan witness
Juratus est milles in Cur Com Rappa: 5th Aprillis Ao 1683
The within named Alexandr Doniphan aged about 30 years doth depose and say the same as is above written As witness my hand 13h day of Aprill 1683 Signed Alexr Doniphann
Marriages of Richmond County, Virginia.
DONIPHAN, Alexander (Captain, Gentleman) circa 1653-1717, widower, married (2) by 2 November 1691 Margaret Mott, second daughter of George MOTT, Gentleman, of Rappahannock County, patentee of thousands of acres of land in the North Neck of Virginia. Margaret (MOTT) DONIPHAN died prior to 23 March 1709 DB#1, p.8; see also Essex County DB#13, page 320 and 26T275-285, 28T226-238. Second to: Susannah______. Alexander Doniphan left his will in Richmond County, Virginia written 20 Sep 1716 and proved 6 Feb 1716/7.DB#1,p.8 see also Essex County DB #13, p. 320 and 26T275-285, 28T226.238.
Notes for ALEXANDER(1) DONIPHAN, CAPT.:
Source: "Virginia Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, Geneal. Publ., pages 77-83 - 1975
Came from Plymouth, England between 29 July 1671
Capt. Alexander Doniphan was sworn in as one of 4 justices of the newly formed Richmond County, Virginia on June 1, 1692-1714. Richmond and Essex Counties prior to that were part of Rappahannock County, which included both sides of the Rappahannock River. The river became the dividing line and the north became Richmond County.
Alexander was a Captain of Horse in 1704. Alexander was a sheriff in Richmond County, Virginia in 1716.
Thomas YEABSLEY of Plymouth, Devon, England gave a power of attorney to Alexander DONIPHAN, Merchant to collect debts due him. Maryland Archives LX pp 491-492
He made a deposition indicating the he was 24 in 1674. Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book 1665-1677 page 311. He settled in Westmoreland County, but soon moved to Richmond County, Virginia.
Old Rappahannock Order Abstracts Antient Press
Page 186 3 Sep 1690. Certificate recording to Act of Assembly is granted to Alexander DONIPHAN for
Three hundred acres of land due for the importacon of seven persons by names Alexander, Robt. Williams, Elias Dockett, Mary Ireland, John Anyon Danll Cinse & John Allen.
1 Jun 1692 Sworn in as Justice of the Peace Mr. Alexander Doniphan. He was a Justice of the Court until 1714. in Richmond County, Virginia Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book
Richmond County, Virginia Order Book 1.
3 Mar 1693, Deed of Alexander Doniphan and Margaret his wife, coheir with Elizabeth, Anne and Ellen, daughters of George Mott, of the County of Rappahannock(now Richmond) Gent. to William Colsten.
William and Mary Quarterly, Richmond County Record 1708-9, Deed Book 1.
1702-1714 Richmond County, Virginia Captain Alexander DONIPHAN Justice of the Peace and Coroner
6 Mar 1704-1705. William Tayloe, Colonel and Commander-in-Chief of Richmond County in behalf of himself and the Militia within said County, showeth several charges for services in August and September
Also amongst them William Underwood, Captain of a company of foot October, 1704, Captain Alexander, Doniphan, Captain of a troop of horse in the upper part of Richmond County. Virginia County Records, Colonial Militia, Richmond County Order Book, 1651-1776, Book 2 page 100 Virginia Historical Magazine, Volume XXX, No. 4.
3 Sep 1712 Richmond County, Virginia Darby Sullivant wh delivered the estate (of William BURGESS) in possession sworned before me also the above appraisement sworn before me. Allexr Doniphan. Recorded amongst the records of Richmond County the third day of Septt. 1712 and ordered to be recorded- Test M. Beckwith Ccur. (This record that Alexander Doniphan witnessed refers to the Inventory of William Burgess of Richmond County, Virginia.
Ancestor of Jim Burgess. Very Interesting See The House of Burgesses by Michael Burgess p. 6.
5 Aug 1712. Grant to Captain Alexander Doniphan and Mr. Robert Doniphan of the County of Richmond, for 482 acres warrant dated August 5th, 1712. Northern Neck Grant Books, Book 3 page 108. by Gertrude E Gray 4-108
20 Sep 1716 Captain Alexander Doniphan 20 September 1716, son Alexander- Virginia County Records, Volume 11, William and Mary Quarterly.
1716 Alexander DONIPHAN Will probated in Richmond County Virginia Book 3 page 297.
Will of Alexander DONIPHAN Richmond County Virginia Wills and
Inventories 1709-1717
Page 297 - Alexander DONIPHAN, WILL; 20 Sep 1716, 6 Feb 1716/1717. Son Alexander 250 acres in the fork of Rappahannock bought of George Jones deceased, Stephen Boweing the other 180 acres of land joining the aore said tract: son Mott 180 acres out of a tract bought of Joshua DAVIS being 330 acres lying back of my river land; if he has no heirs to go to grandson. Giles Travers; son Robert; daughter
Margaret 70 acres. bought of Joshua Davis; daughter Elizabeth remainder of 80 acres and her mother's wedding ring; wife Susannah, having kept her estate apart and taken it to herself and desiring nothing of mine...; daughter Ann; ex to give Mrs Mary BELFIELD a ring of 12 shillings price; ex: son Robert; wits: Peter LOWD, Elias POWELL, Robert FASSAKER. (Alexander Doniphan married his second
wife Margaret MOTT, by Nov 1691; she died prior to Mar 1709. MRC, page 57.
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN & AMY
1a. Alexander DONIPHAN was born in 1650 Plymouth, Devonshire, England or Spain.
Alexander DONIPHAN married 3 times:
1. Amy (?) before 1677 Partridge? Westmoreland Order Book 1665-1667 page 311
2. before 1692--Margaret Mott, dau of George Mott and Elizabeth PIGG of
Rappahannock County, a large land owner. Richmond County, Virginia Deed
Book 1 page 34 Margaret MOTT was born abut 1666 in England. Margaret died in
Feb 1716-1719
3. Susanna
Children of Alexander DONIPHAN and Margaret MOTT
2a. Alexander DONIPHAN Junior was born about 1678 in Virginia Alexander
died about 1725 in Stafford County, Virginia. His will was in Will Book K
1721 - 1730 page 106. Unfortunately this was one of the Will Books lost in
Stafford County, Virginia.
Alexander married (1) Elizabeth about 1704
Alexander married (2) Sarah SALLIS after 1705.
2b. Robert DONIPHAN was born about 1682 in Virginia and died about 1735 in
King George County, Virginia. Robert married Mary WILTON Robert
DONIPHAN Junior DIED 1733- Brunswick Parish, King George County,
Virginia.
2c. MOTT DONIPHAN was born about 1692 in Old Rappahannock County,
Virginia. Mott died about 7 Oct 1776. He married Rosanna ANDERSON 6
Feb 1716 in Richmond County, Virginia. Rosannah ANDERSON was the
daughter of GEORGE ANDERSON and MARY MATTHEWS. She was
born in Stafford County, Virginia.
2d. Margaret DONIPHAN was born 1696 of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
married Owen DERMOT 1 May 1724/
2e. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born about 1698 of Richmond County, Virginia.
Elizabeth married Stephen HANFORD about 1724 in King George County,
Virginia Moved to Culpeper County, Virginia.
2f. Ann DONIPHAN was born about 1700 of Richmond County, Virginia.
Anne DONIPHAN married John GOWRE (GOWRY) of Stafford County,
.Virginia
Other possible children of Alexander DONIPHAN
2g. Amy DONIPHAN was born about 1682 Amy DONIPHAN married John
KELLY about 1697
3a. John KELLY was born about 1699 in Richmond County, Virginia
3b. Matthew KELLY was born about 1701 in Richmond County, Virginia
Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 Robert K. Headley
Will Book 7 page 103 Matthew Kelly Lunenberg Parish, will 5 Jan 1772, 2
Mar 1772 son John; daughters Sarah Bragg(wife of Moore Bragg) Elizabeth
Bragg, No first name given, DYE, AND Anne Dye executor son John Kelly
and son in law Moore Bragg and Fauntleroy Dye; witnesses: John Eidson,
William Bever, Christopher Collins
3c. Alexander Doniphan KELLY was born about 1703 in Richmond County, .
Virginia. Alexander Doniphan KELLY married Martha Elizabeth WILSON.
Wills of Richmond County, Virginia Alexander Kelly, Lunenberg Parish will 25 Jan 1754,
Proved 7 Oct 1754 daughter Susannah THORNTON; sons James and Alexander;
Executor brother Matthew KELLY; WITNESSES William Wilson , Sarah Kelly, Powel
BEELAND.
3d. Elizabeth KELLY was born about 1705 in Richmond County, Virginia.(eldest
daughter)
3e. Mary KELLY was born about 1707 in Richmond County, Virginia.
Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 by Robert K. Headley
Wills and Inventories 1699-1709 f17v
Alvin MOUNTJOY WILL; 28 Sep 1700, 1 Jan 1700/01 Son Thomas, if he has no heirs estate
To go to daughters Sibella and Mary; wife Mary now with child executor wife;witnesses
John Kelly, Amy KELLY (Alvin Mountjoy married about 1690 Mary Lane daughter of
William LANE MRC, p. 140.)
Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 by Robert K. Headley
Page 208 John Kelly, will, 7 Oct 1714; 4 May 1715 - son John KELLY the plantation.
Where I now live; if he has no heirs to go to son Matthew; if he has no heirs to youngest
Son Alexander; if he has not heirs to daughter Elizabeth and Mary; SON Matthew and Alexander 100
acres eldest daughter Elizabeth 50 acres lying in the Great Fork of Rappahannock Reek; wife Amy;
executor wife; brother Matthew Kelly and William Kelly, Thomas Mountjoy, Henry Wilson, John Morton
Junior.
Codicil In considerations of my three sons, John, Matthew, and Alexander staying til they come to age, it
is my will that they shall have each of them one year’s schooling and my daughter Mary likewise to have
one year’s schooling
Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 Robert K. Headley
Will Book 5 page 149 Amy RANSDELL, Sittenbourne Parish, Richmond County, Virginia.
Will 17 Jan 1729/1730, 4 Feb 1729/1730 daughter Mary Moxley, sons John Kelly, Matthew
Kelly, and Alexander KELLY EXECUTOR James Wilson, witnesses Anne Wilson, James Williams,
William Jordan Amy RANSDELL Inventory 4 Mar 1729/1730.
2h. Sarah DONIPHAN was born about 1698 of Old Rappahannock County,
Virginia. Sarah married William HANSFORD 12 Feb 1725/1728 St Paul’s
Parish, Stafford County, Virginia
Descendants of Children of Alexander DONIPHAN
Alexander DONIPHAN Junior
2a. Alexander DONIPHAN Junior was born about 1678 in Virginia Alexander died
about 1725 in Stafford County, Virginia. His will was in Will Book K 1721-
1730 page 106. Unfortunately this was one of the Will Books lost in Stafford
County, Virginia.
Alexander married (1) Elizabeth about 1704
Alexander married (2) Sarah SALLIS after 1705.
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Robert DONIPHAN
2b. Robert DONIPHAN was born about 1694 in Virginia and died about 1735 in
King George County, Virginia. Robert married Ellen HACKLEY King
George County, Virginia Will Book 1725-1780 Robert married Ellen
HACKLEY about 1714 probably in King George County, Virginia. Ellen
HACKLEY was the daughter of James HACKLEY and Elizabeth SHIPPEY
King George County, Virginia Will Book 1725-1780
Page 304-305 The inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Robt Doniphan
Ellin his wife late widow of Robert Doniphan of King George County deceased
of one part and Mott Doniphan of County Stafford..where as Robert Doniphan in
his lifetime during converture between him and said Ellen was seized of tract on
North side of Rappahannock River Brunswick Parish..joining lands now in
posssession George Mortton Gentleman and Heirs of William Thornton
Gentleman deceased now in possession Samuel Donne Gentleman whereof and
wherein said Ellin is by law intituled to her dower. This indenture witnesseth for
sum eighty pounds current money of Virginia quit claim unto Mott Doniphan all
manner of Dower
Presence Thomas STUBBLEFIELD
and Ellen STUBBLEFIELD
James Hackley, William Smith
At a court held 1st May 1747…release of Dower at instance of Anderson
Doniphan in behalf of said Mott Doniphan admitted to record.
Page 182 Too all people …. I Mott Doniphan of Overwharton Parish Stafford
County…in consideration of natural love unto beloved son Anderson
Doniphan…for better maintenance of him…give half part of all that land now in
his possession and other half immediately after my deceased it being the dwelling
plantation where on my Brother Robert Doniphan lived which descended on me by
the death of my Nephew Robert Doniphan which land I give to him..in Parish
Brunswick king George County on North side Rappahannock River bounded..land
of George Morton Gentleman…land of Orphans of William Thornton Gentleman
deceased 5th Jun 1747
Presence John Champe, Jas Glendenning
Barnabas Williams Mott Doniphan
WILL OF ROBERT DONIPHAN (Wife Ellen Hackley)
23 October 1743 Will Book A1 Will of Robert Doniphan page 166-167
In the Name of God Amen. I Robert Doniphan of the Parish of Brunswick in the
county of King George being sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory
do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
Item: I give and bequeath to my loving son Robert Doniphan two negro girls
Dinah and Truelove and like wise a Negro man named Sam and two feather beds and
Furniture at the day of marriage and likewise sufficient schooling, those Negroes
above mentioned to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ellen Doniphan three Negroes,
Edinbourough, London and Kate and also a white servant woman named Isabella
Gordon and also a lease of land lying in the little fork of Rappahannock River in
Orange County and all the rest of my personal estate I give to her and her heirs
forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my loving nephew Mott Dearmitt all my wearing
cloaths. It is my desire that James Hackley and my loving wife Ellen Doniphan be
Executor of this my last will and Testament, utterly revoking all former wills by me at
any time made. I do hereby acknowledge this my last will and testament as witness
my hand and seale this Twenty Third day of October One Thousand Seven Hundred
and Forty Three. Robert Doniphan (his mark)
William Underwood
Elias Sharp
Elizabeth (her X mark) Hackley
At a Court held for King George County the 2d day of March 1743 (1743/4).
The last will and Testament of Robert Doniphan, deceased was present into court by
James Hackley and Ellen Doniphan, his Executors, who made oath thereto which was
proved by the oath of the witnesses thereto and admitted to record, the said executors
with John Fox their security entered into bond in L500 for the same.
Copa. test Harry Turner Cl Cur.
King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1
Deed Book 1 page 88-91
Indenture 12 October 1722 between Robert Doniphan of Parish of Hanover King George County and John Dinwiddie of Same Gent… for one hundred pounds sterling.. by deeds of lease and release.. sold tract of land on North side of Rappahannock River containing 173 acres being part of a Patent granted unto John And George Mott for fifteen thousand six hundred an fifty four acres which bears date 17th October 1670 which by several conveyances became the freehold and inheritance of the said Robert in fee simple beginning George Proctors line near the same John Dinwiddie gate)_ … south side of the county Road Presence Jno Elliot gate ) … south side of the County Rode.. Present Jno Gilbert
William Tharp Robert Doniphan
Page 91 Known all men.. I Robert Doniphan…bound unto John Dinwiddie in sum of five hundred pounds sterling to be truly paid.. 2 October 1722 Condition…if Robert Doniphan truly observes every the covenants… this obligation shall be void…
Presence Jno Gilbert, William Tharp Robert Doniphan
King George County, Virginia Deed book 1 part II 1 Apr 1726-5 Dec 1729
Indenture between County of King George and Robert Doniphan of same planter….had placed Elizabeth Raredon being a poor orphan girl an apprentice to said Robert Doniphan to learn the trade and mistery of a spinster and with him to live and abide in Quality until she arrive to the age of eighteen years. She being twelve years old the eleventh day of September last…. Robert Doniphan doeth oblige himself to perform all things to such an apprentice recorded 1st April 1726. Robert Doniphan.
Mott DONIPHAN and Rosanna ANDERSON
2c. MOTT DONIPHAN was born about 1692 in Old Rappahannock County,
Virginia. Mott died about 7 Oct 1776. He married Rosanna ANDERSON 6
Feb 1716 in Richmond County, Virginia. Rosannah ANDERSON was the
daughter of GEORGE ANDERSON and MARY MATTHEWS. She was
born in Stafford County, Virginia.
Mott was a vestryman and senior warden of Aquia Church, 14 miles north
of Fredericksburg. His name is on a panel in the gallery.
Mott received over 180 acres in his father's will.
Stafford County Deed Book 1722-1728, pg. 115. Mott Doniphan and Rosanna
his wife sold 903 acres to Daniel French for 10,000 pounds of tobacco.
King George Deed book 3, pg. 182. Mott Doniphan of Overwharton Parish,
county of Stafford, to son, Anderson, Deed of Gift; "One half of plantation
now in his peacable possession, and at my death the other half it being the
dwelling and plantation whereon my brother Robert Doniphan lived which
descended on me by the death of my nephew Robert Doniphan." 5 June 1747.
On 4 April 1757 (Stafford County Deed Book P, pg. 142) Mott Doniphan for
love and affection deeded to his son Alexander "my plantation in Fairfax
county on Dogue Run now in the possession and accupation of Benjamin
Ewell"..."being part of a patent formerly granted to John Mathews on 13
October 1694 for 2466 acres."
Mott was still living when son, Anderson, wrote his will, 4 Dec 1760.
Tyler's Quarterly Vol 26, July 1944, pg. 280. Died before 7 Oct 1776,
Fredericksburg Chancery suit "Doniphan vs Doniphan" 1818.
King George Deed Book 7, page 12: 1 July 1783.
Gerard Doniphan, planter, and Nancy his wife of King George to John Tayloe
Corbin, of King and Queen, recites that, Wh'as Mott Doniphan of the County of
Stafford, Esq., did by certain Deed Poll bearing date June 5th, 1747, for a father's
love and affection, for his son, Anderson Doniphan, father of sd Gerard, give sd
Anderson Doniphan all that tract of land in pash of Brunswick, co KG, on N.
side Rappa River, beginning...and running with the land of Geo. Morton
Gent., ...thence...land belonging to the Orphans of William Thornton,
Gentleman, deceased...down to the river bank thence down the river to the
point of beginning which plantation or tract of land descended to the sd
Mott Doniphan on the decease of Robert Doniphan the son of Robert Doniphan,
the original grantee; and wh'as, the s'd Gerard Doniphan is seized in fee of
sd Plantation, by descent from sd Anderson Doniphan, his father,...
consideration, 10 Negro slaves and 500lb.
Children of MOTT DONIPHAN & ROSANNA ANDERSON
3a. ALEXANDER DONIPHAN, Captain was born about 1717 of Stafford County, Virginia and died in 29 Mar 1766 in Stafford County, Virginia. Alexander DONIPHAN married Mary WAUGH 17 Jun 1740 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia. Mary WAUGH was
the daughter of Joseph WAUGH
3b. Anderson DONIPHAN was born about 1718 of Stafford County, Virginia Anderson DONIPHAN married Elizabeth GRANT before 1744 in King George County, Virginia Elizabeth GRANT was the daughter of William GRANT and Mary WHITLEDGE (2) Magdalene MONTEITH daughter of Thomas MONTEITH. Anderson DONIPHAN died in
King George County, Virginia in 1761
3c. Anne DONIPHAN was born about 1720 in Stafford County, Virginia. Anne
married George WHITE 4 Aug 1743 in Stafford County, Virginia.
3d. Robert DONIPHAN was born about 1724 of Stafford County, Virginia.
3e. Mary DONIPHAN was born about 1727 of Stafford County, Virginia. Mary
married Travers COOKE 26 Feb 1754. Mary died in 1781 Travers COOKE
will written Dec 1757 in Stafford County, Virginia Will Book M page 361-363
will mentions Uncle Thomasa Youghal in the Kingdom of Ireland.
Mary DONIPHAN married (2) William BRONOUGH
4a. John COOKE (Colonel) was born in 1755 and died in 1819 married Mary
Thomson MASON
4b. Mott COOKE
They Called Stafford Home Jerrilyn Eby page 42
At this point a bit of genealogy is appropriate. John Cooke (died 1733) married Elizabeth Travers. Their son Travers Cooke (1730-1759 married Mary Doniphan (1737-1781) daughter of Mott Doniphan, Vestryman of Aquia Church. Mary Doniphan married secondly Colonel William Bronough (1730-1800) and had numerous children. The only child to survive from Mary's first marriage was Colonel John Cooke (1755-1819 who married Mary Thomson Mason. Colonel Cooke acquired the very handsome Marlborough estate from the Mercers, to whom Mary Mason was related. John Cooke also owned the Aquia quarry in partnership with Daniel Carroll Brent (1760-1815). At the time of the insurance policy mentioned above, a Mr. John Bronough was residing at Marlborough, most like a son of Mary Doniphan's second marriage
Stafford County, Virginia Will Book page 76
In Name of God Amen the 10th October 1749 I Rawleigh Travers being sick but of sound mind do make this my last will and Testament Imprimis I give to Mr Peter Daniel four negroes& to the children of his present wife Sara. Item I give my negroe fellow Joe to my Sister Elizabeth Cooke her life after to her son Traverse Cooke I give to my Sister Sarah Daniel a negro girl called Sarah and her increase to her three children Vizt. Hannah, Travers and Elizabeth Daniel. Item I bequeath to Hannah Cook negro To Travers Cook all my negroes not yet mentioned. All my personal estate in corn, tobacco money and cattle to be divided in three parts one of which I will leave to my Sister Elizabeth Cooke the other two parts to my Nephew and heir Traverse Cooke all my debts being duly paid. Item I give to my neice Hannah Cook one of the best beds and furniture in my house together with four cows and calves. I ordain my trusty loving friends Elizabeth Cooke& Travers Cooke my whole and sole executors
Presence David Waugh,
John Sutherland, Thomas Hay Raw Travers
Michael Ryan
At Court held for Stafford Count 12 Decr 1749 Last Will & Testament of Rawleigh Travers deced presented to Court by Travers Cooke Executor named…being proved admitted to record. Certificate granted him for obtaining probate.
Page 77-80 We the subscribers order of Stafford County Court Dec 12 1749 being first sworn before Peter Daniel Gentleman of the Justices Estate John Moncure Peter Hedgman Will Mountjoy Cour 13 Feb 1749 Inventory & appraisement admitted
To record.
NOTES FOR MOTT DONIPHAN
On 4 Apr 1757 Mott Doniphan for love and affection deeded to his son
Alexander my plantation in Fairfax county on Dogue Run now in the
possession and occupation of Benjamin Ewell"...."being part of a patent
formerly granted to John Matthews on 13 Oct 1694 for 2466 acres Stafford
Count Deed Book P page 142. He died in Stafford County in 1768 his will
being recorded now in the now missing Will Book N page 37.
We are fortunate to have a copy preserved in the suite paper Doniphan vs
Doniphan which pended before the Superior Court of Chancery for the
Fredericksburg District.
Tyler’s Quarterly Magazine Volume 19 1937-1938 Stafford County,
Virginia Deed Book 1722-1728 Page 113 In Indenture 3 Jan 1723 it is stated
that John Mathews patented 2466 acres in Stafford County, and died intestate.
The land reverted to his two daughters Ann and Mary. The later was the mother
of Rosannah who by 3 Jan 1724 married Mott Doniphan of Stafford County.
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN & MARY WAUGH
3a. Alexander DONIPHAN was born about 1716 of Stafford County, Virginia.
Alexander married Mary WAUGH on 17 June 1740 Overwharton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia. Alexander DONIPHAN died between 29 Mar 1766 in King
George County, Virginia.
Alexander Doniphan died in Stafford County in 1768 his will being recorded now in the now
missing Will Book N page 37. We are fortunate to have a copy preserved in the suite paper
Doniphan vs Doniphan which pended before the Superior Court of Chancery for the
Fredericksburg District.
Mary WAUGH was the daughter of Joseph WAUGH and Mary CROSBY of
Stafford County, Virginia. Mary was born 1721 on the Potomac Creek, Stafford
County, Virginia. Mary died about 1756 in Stafford County, Virginia. (See Waugh
Family Section)
Tyler's Quarterly Magazine Volume 26 1944-1945 page 280.
(1) Alexander Doniphan was born previous to 1716, his grand father Captain Alexander Doniphan so indicating in his will. Captain Doniphan bequeathed two tract of land to his son Mott and his second son that shall be borne the reversionary interest in the said land, thus indicating Mott already had one son but it was not the grand fathers intention that he should inherit any of the land which he bequeather his father. The only reason the compiler can ascribe to this action is that Captain Doniphan knew his son Mott had married an heiress and that the eldest son of this couple would inherit a goodly land estate from his mother and it was his desire to provide for the second son of Mott although he had not yet been born. Perhaps Captain Alexander Doniphan used this same reasoning when he failed to bequeath his son Robert any land, being aware he was the eldest son and heir of Margaret Mott Doniphan he was already entitled to a vast acreage; he therefore left the land in which he had a fee simple estate to his other children.
Alexander Doniphan was raised in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, where he married 17 Jun 1740 Mary Waugh daughter of Joseph Waugh and Mary (Crosby) Waugh. From her father she inherited 1176 acres on Potomac Creek, while her husband was possessed of a considerable landed estate by inheritance and purchase in the counties of Stafford and King George.
King George County Deed Book 1735-1752 age 50-53 29 Oct 1736 Between John Turberville and John Champe by deed and release sold 150 acres in Parish Brunswick being part of 400 acres of John & George
MOTT deceased unto Joh Vickards deceased and by him sold Thomas Taylor and to Benjamin Taylor sold to John Turberville land being on Lamb’s Creek corner unto Petter Gallon deceased and since belonging unto Alexander DONIPHAN Gentleman also deceased near Wolf Pit Court held 5 Oct 1736
Abstracts of Virginia’s Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys Dunmore, Shenandoah, Culpeper, Prince William Fauquier and Stafford Counties 1710-1780 Volume III compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner
Capt Alexander Doniphan no warrant, date from survey, 10 July 1760 - 18 July 1760 177 acres (139 & 38 acres) in 2 tracts of lapsland. The first is part of a 246 acres granted to Edward Mountjoy 11 Aug 1704 & by his widow who married Joseph Waugh sold jointly to Colo Lomas who sold in 1736 to Bristol Iron Mine Co and Colo John Champe by a power from said company sold to Doniphan. Part was taken by Mr Allen’s Elder pattant leaving 139 acres The other tract of 38 acres was sold by Lomas in 1736 to said company and sold by Champe to Doniphan; on North side Poto Run adjoining Thomas Brooks, Allen, Mountjoy, Carter, Withers. Surv Jon Mauzy
Will of Alexander Doniphan, Gentleman, of Stafford County, Virginia, as transcribed by George Harrison Sanford King of Fredericksburg, Virginia:
In the name of God Amen, I Alexander Doniphan of the County of Stafford being sick and weak of body bur of perfect sound mind and memory do appoint this and only this my last will and testament utterly revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.
Imprimis: I give unto my loving wife Mary Doniphan all my real estate
whatever during her widowhood but my intent and meaning is that if she shall hereafter marry my estate to go in manner and form following.
Item: I give unto my loving son Alexander Doniphan the mansion house wherein I now live with all the land adjoining thereto from the head of Paspatanzy Creek to the line of the land of Mott Doniphan containing about 450 acres to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such heir to my loving son Joseph Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such, to my loving son Anderson Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give unto my loving son Mott Doniphan all the land whereon George White, M. Curdy, McCoy & John Brocklow now lives and so down Maul Swamp to the land of Mott Doniphan to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son Anderson Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give unto my loving son Joseph Doniphan 630 acres of land lying on Potomac Run in the County of Stafford being the land whereon Joshua Skidmore now lives, Robert Roach, William Alexander and Richard Payne to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son Mott Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son Alexander Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give to my loving son William Doniphan five shillings sterling money of Great Britain out of my estate to be paid by my executors hereafter mentioned and no more of my estate whatsoever.
Item: I give to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and my
loving son Anderson Doniphan and my loving daughter Elizabeth Doniphan and my loving daughter Mary Doniphan all my negroes and personal estate to be equally divided amongst them by my executors hereinafter mentioned.
Item: My will and desire is that the crops of my said negroes and the
rest of my land may be applyed toward paying my just debts and when my debts shall be paid and after the death or widowhood of my said loving wife to go and descend as before expressed.
Item: My intent and meaning is that if my loving wife and my loving son William Doniphan shall hereafter give and bequeath unto my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and my loving son Anderson Doniphan and their heirs forever by deed all the land on Potomack Run whereon my quarter now stands being about 1200 acres that then all my negroes before expressed and personal estate shall go and descend to my loving daughter Elizabeth Doniphan and my loving daughter Mary Doniphan to be equally divided between them and to descend to them and their heirs forever. And lastly I do appoint my loving wife Mary Doniphan and loving friend Captain William Bronaugh my whole and sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of March 1766.
Alexander Doniphan (Seal)
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Mott Doniphan
William Dand
Mary Waugh
Stafford: July Court, 1768: The last will and Testament of Alexander
Doniphan, deceased, being brought into Court, Mary Doniphan executrix
therein named made oath thereto according to Law and the said will was
proved by the witnesses and is admitted to record.
Children of ALEXANDER DONIPHAN & MARY WAUGH
4a. William DONIPHAN was born 30 Mar 1742 in Overwharton Parish, Staffford
County, Virginia. Was wounded in the Revolutionary War. Died in 1798.
William married Elizabeth
5a. Thornton Alexander DONIPHAN married Catherine PEED 15 Dec 1808
in King George County, Virginia Catherine was the daughter of
Behethlehem Peed (King George County, Virginia Will Book 3 page 368)
John Peed and Behethlem Jones were married 14 Feb 1770 St Pauls Parish
King George County, Virginia.
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1 1811-
1875 Elizabeth Nuckols Lee
Page 37
1845-03 csc Johnson vs Doniphan & children
Orator: Benjamin Johnson Merchant
Catherine Doniphan created an account with the orator to pay for goods out of her separate properties. On May 24, 1831 her valuable real and personal property was conveyed to George Doniphan in trust for the benefit of Catherine Doniphan. The orator wishes to settle the account.
Defendants: Catherine Doniphan, George Doniphan, and Thornton A DONIPHAN, husband of Catherine
5b. Francis DONIPHAN married William ACRES
4b. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born 18 Apr 1744 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia Elizabeth DONIPHAN married William SMITH (See Chapter
17)
4c. Margaret DONIPHAN was born in 1746 and married John KEITH
5a. Thomas KEITH was born 14 Mar 1770 in Fauquier County, Virginia
5b. Anderson Doniphan KEITH was born 1774 married Mary Elizabeth
DONIPHAN 28 Oct 1808 in Mason County, Kentucky. Mary Elizabeth died
about 1814 in Kentucky.
5c. George F. SMITH was born 1776
5d. John DONIPHAN
4e. Ann DONIPHAN 28 Feb 1747 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia. Ann died before 1758
4f. Alexander DONIPHAN was born 12 Mar 1749/1750 in Overwharton Parish,
Stafford County, Virginia. Alexander married Mary DAVIS daughter of James
DAVIS and Frances BERRY.???? Alexander DONIPHAN died about 1817 in
King George County, Virginia
5a. James DONIPHAN died before 24 Mar 1809
5b. Joel Thompson DONIPHAN died abut 1826 in Stafford County, Virginia. Joel
married Alice Savage SLAUGHTER 12 Dec 1812 in Caroline County,
Virginia.
5c. Alexander DONIPHAN died about 1838 in King George County, Virginia.
Alexander married (1) Amelia T. POLLARD 13 Dec 1820 in King George
County, Virginia. Amelia died before 1836. (2) Eleanor KING in Dec 1827
in King George County, Virginia Alexander DONIPHAN will is found in King
George County, Virginia Will Book 3 page 413. Will mentions brother George.
Children of Alexander DONIPHAN and Amelia T. POLLARD
6a. Edwin D. DONIPHAN
6b. Maria DONIPHAN died before 1846.
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
Page 24 1837-03 Pollard vs Pollard
Mary Pollard died “last year”, in 1836, leaving four slaves to sell and divide
Isabell - 50 years; Maria - 24 years; Sucky - 22 years; Daniel - 16 years. The
children of Mary are: orator, Catherine R. Pollard, Robert Pollard; Clementine
Pollard; Ryland; James Pollard, deceased, leaving John W. Pollard, infant,
Amelia T. Doniphan, nee Pollard, deceased, leaving Maria E. Doniphan, infant;
Mary Daniel, nee Pollard, deceased leaving Thomas Daniel, Mary Eliza Daniel,
Robert F. Daniel, Defendants: Catherine R. Pollard, Robert Pollard, Clementive
Pollard, Ryland Pollard, John W. Pollard, Maria E. Doniphan, Thomas Daniel,
Mary Eliza Daniel, Robert F. Daniel.
1a. Thomas R POLLARD married Mary
2a. Catherine R. POLLARD
2b. Robert POLLARD
2c. Clementine POLLARD
2d. Ryland POLLARD
2e. James POLLARD (deceased before 1836)
3a. John W. POLLARD
2f. Amelia T. POLLARD married Alexander DONIPHAN
3a. Maria DONIPHAN (infant under 21) died before 1846
3b. Edwin D. DONIPHAN (infant under 21)
2g. Mary A. F. POLLARD married John DANIEL 26 Aug 1827
in King George County, Virginia.
3a. Thomas DANIEL
3b. Mary Eliza DANIEL
3c. Robert F. DANIEL
2h. Thomas J. POLLARD
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
1838-01 Pollard Gdn. Vs Donipan & children.
Orator: Thomas J. Pollard, guardian of Maria A Doniphan. Alexander Doniphan, father of the ward, died in the present year leaving a small personal
Estate. He made no provision for the widow; the estate profits are to be divided among children: Maria A. Doniphan and Edwin D. Doniphan, both infants under 21. Eleanor Doniphan, widow has renounced the will and claims 1/3 part.
Alexander had a slave girl, age 10, namedEllen, and an old negro woman. Sales of the young slave girl would be necessary to divid the estate.
Defendants: Eleanor Doniphan and Edwin D. Doniphan
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
Page 31 csc Doniphan vs Price & children
Orators: Alexander Doniphan and Eleanor his wife; Thomas Butler and Mary his wife
Winifred King died in 1832, intestate and with out issue, leaving her sisters,
Eleanor Doniphan, Mary Butler, Mildred, wife of Abner B. Price, Lucinda, half
Blood, infant and Elizabeth King halfblood, infant. Abner B. Price is her administrator.
Orators wish to have the estate divided. Defendants: Abner and Mildred Price, Lucinda King and Elizabeth King
1844-05 csc King’s Admin vs King
Orator: Charles G. Jones, administrator of Elizabeth Alice King, Elizabeth Alice King died intestate without having been married. Matthew King died testate, bequeathing slaves Virgin, Willis, Bob and Maria to his two daughters Elizabeth Alice King and Martha Lucinda King. The orator wishes a sale of the remaining slaves. Martha Lucinda King married Robert Yeatman and Elizabeth Alice had obtained the age of 21.
Defendant: Martha Lucinda Yeatman
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
Page 38. 1846-01 Doniphan’s Guardian vs Doniphan & Al
Edward D. Doniphan is posses of land in the upper part of the a county adjacent
Thomas J. Minor. He is entitled to this land as sole surviving heir of Alexander
Doniphan, his father, and of his deceased sister Maria A. Doniphan. This land
is where Alexander Doniphan made his residence. A small of parcel of this land
4 or 5 acres, is separated from the rest by a public road and land belonging to
Mrs Maria L. Hansbrough on which William Colton resides. William Colton
wants to purchase the parcel. If the orator’s ward should die without issue, the
surviving heirs are Slaughter Doniphan, Ann Doniphan, David Doniphan, and
Alexander Doniphan Defendants: Edward D. Doniphan over 14; Slaughter
Doniphan, Ann Doniphan, David Doniphan, and Alexander Doniphan
5d. George DONIPHAN married Harriet VICTOR 4 Nov 1819
5e. Mott DONIPHAN died before 1818.
5f. Mary Ann DONIPHAN died before 1822
4h. Mott DONIPHAN was born 10 Jun 1752 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia. Mott died 8 Sep 1783 in King George County, Virginia Deed Book 6 page
394.
4i. Mary DONIPHAN was born about 1753 Stafford County, Virginia
4j. Joseph DONIPHAN was born about 1757 Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia. Joseph married Ann Fowke SMITH 25 Apr 1784 in Fauquier County,
Virginia Joseph died in Mason County, Kentucky about 2 Mar 1814 Will Book C
page 297. Inventory is found on page 293. Joseph and Mary Fowke SMITH moved
to Mason County, Kentucky DONIPHAN
Marriage Bondsman Jos DONIPHAN (seal) Wm Smith (seal) Witness G. Brooke
Anne F. DONIPHAN is the administrator of the will of Joseph DONIPHAN.
Important as this separates her from Ann Anderson SMITH
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 7
Page 116 March 1779. Power of Attorney.. Joseph Doniphan appoints trusty friend
John Keith, true and faithful attorney…signed Joseph Doniphan. Witnesses James
Fennie, Edward Riley, Francis Ash.. recorded 26 July 1779 proved by order of Finnie,
Riley and Ash.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 8
Pages 202-203 2 Nov 1774 Bill of Sale. Joseph Doniphan…for 300 pounds…to
John Keith…Ann, a Negro Woman, Ann a Negro child, 6 years old, Charity, a Negro
woman about16 years old… Singed Joseph Doniphan witness Joseph (O his mark)
Shipps, Mary Ships, Joseph Ships, Jr. recorded 22 Nov 1784, acknowledged by
Doniphan
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 16
Joseph DONIPHAN of Fauquier lot being part of the manor of Leeds, ….
This lease is for the natural life of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Foulks Doniphan
his wife and Mary his daughter starting today. Signed 25 Feb 25 1788
4k. George Anderson Gowry DONIPHAN was born about 1759 Stafford County,
Virginia and died before 18 Dec 1785 Stafford County, Virginia Stafford County,
Virginia deed Book S page 307.
4l. Anderson DONIPHAN was born about 29 Jun 1764 in Stafford County, Virginia.
Anderson married Susan SMITH 25 May 1791. Susan died 24 Nov 1792 on a
flatboat at Targs Falls on the Ohio River. Anderson died in 1841 (Susan sister of
William SMITH and Ann SMITH.)
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 96 Oct 24, 1788 from Anderson
DONIPHAN of King George County to William SMITH and Elizabeth SMITH his
wife of Fauquier . …..
4m. Thornton DONIPHAN was born 1751
Anderson DONIPHAN & Elizabeth GRANT & Magdalene MONTEITH
3b. Anderson DONIPHAN was born about 1718 of Stafford County, Virginia married
Elizabeth GRANT before 1744 in King George County, Virginia Elizabeth GRANT
was the daughter of William GRANT and Mary WHITLEDGE (2) Magdalene
MONTEITH daughter of Thomas MONTEITH. Anderson DONIPHAN died in
King George County, Virginia in 1761
Grant, William Junior d.t., 1732. William Grant Junior was murdered in late
1732 his widow Mary Grant. .... By 2 Dec 1743 Elizabeth Grant, the elder
daughter had married (as his first wife) Anderson DONIPHAN, Gentleman
(C.1720-1761) and shortly thereafter Mary Grant, the younger daughter married
William Wright of Prince William County and he was gentleman Justice of the
Peace there in 1746.
Richard SHIPPE and Elizabeth DONIPHAN
5a. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born in 1759 in Brunswick Parish, King George
County, Virginia. Elizabeth married Richard SHIPPE Senior about 1774.
Richard SHIPP was born in 1747 in Caroline County, Virginia. Richard died
in 1828. Richard was the son of Thomas SHIPP and Rachel.
6a. Emma Grant SHIPP was born 29 Oct 1787 in Caroline County, Virginia
Emma married William TRUMAN ABOUT 1807. William was born
about 1783 in Virginia. William TRUMAN died in 1863 in Shelby
County, Kentucky.
7a. Anderson Shipp TRUMAN was born in 1816 and moved from
Shelby County, Kentucky to Jackson County, Missouri. Anderson
married Mary Jane HOLMES about 1846 Mary Jane HOLMES was
born in 1821 and died in 1879. Mary Jane HOLMES was the
Daughter of Jesse HOLMES and Ann TYLER
8a. John Anderson TRUMAN was born in 1851 and married Martha
E. YOUNG in 1881 Martha was born in 1853 and died in 1947.
9a. Harry Shipp TRUMAN (President of the United States)
Tylers Quarterly Magazine Volume 28 page 238 shows Pres. Harry Truman's
descent from Capt. Alex Doniphan thru Elizabeth Doniphan and Richard Shipp, Sr.
Children of Alexander DONIPHAN and Magdaline MONTEITH
4a. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born Jun 1759 in King George County, Virginia.
Elizabeth married Richard Jonathan SHIPP in Feb 1774 in Caroline County,
Virginia. Richard was born 12 Nov 1747 in Saint Mary’s Parish, Caroline
County, Virginia the son of Thomas SHIPP and Rachel GRANT.
5a. Mary SHIPP was born in Nov 1777 in Caroline County, Virginia
5b. Thomas SHIPP was born in Sep 1778 in Caroline County, Virginia
5c. Richard Doniphan SHIPP was born 14 Oct 1779 in Caroline County, Virginia. Richard died 3 May 1853 in Woodford County, Kentucky
5d. Emma Grant SHIPP WAS BORN 29 Oct 1787 in Caroline County, Kentucky
Emma died 21 Jun 1872 probably in Woodford County, Kentucky
5e. Male son SHIPP was born and died in Mar 1783 in Caroline County, Virginia
Kentucky
5f. Male son SHIPP was born and died 15 Mar 1783 in Caroline County, Virginia.
5g. Anderson Doniphan SHIPP was born 15 Mar 1792 in Caroline County,
Kentucky
5h. Sophia SHIPP was born Jun 1785 in Caroline County, Virginia
5i. Narcissa SHIPP was born 28 Jun 1780 in Caroline County, Virginia
Narcissa died 19 May 1860 in Andrew County, Missouri
5j. Edmond SHIPP was born 22 July 1789 in Caroline County, Virginia
5k. Elizabeth Doniphan SHIPP was born Aug 1776 in Caroline County,
Virginia
5l. John G. SHIPP was born 12 Aug 1795 in Caroline County, Virginia
John died 12 Feb 1877 in Woodford County, Kentucky
Children of MOTT DONIPHAN & ROSANNA ANDERSON
ANDERSON DONIPHAN & MAGDALENE MONTEITH
SON OF MOTT DONIPHAN AND ROSANNA ANDERSON
3b. Anderson DONIPHAN was born about 1718 of Stafford County, Virginia married about
1750 Magdalene MONTEITH daughter of Thomas MONTEITH. Anderson DONIPHAN
died in King George County, Virginia in 1761
4a. Gerard DONIPHAN
4b. Rosanna DONIPHAN
4c. Mary DONIPHAN
4d. Elizabeth DONIPHAN born 1759 in King George County, Virginia and died in 1812 in
Woodford County, Kentucky
4e. Lucretia DONIPHAN was born about 1760 in King George County, Virginia. Married (1)
Lemuel SHIPP about 1783 King George County, Virginia. Married (2) Thomas
SLAUGHTER after 1788.
King George County, Virginia Will Book 1752-1780 Antient Press
Page 125-127
Will of Anderson Doniphan I Anderson Doniphan of county of King George and
Parish of Brunswick…..give and bequeath unto my loving wife Magdaline
Doniphan all my estate she keeping together all my loving children with her to be
maintained and educated on the profits of said estate to wit those children Gerrard
Doniphan, Roseanna Doniphan, Mary Doniphan, Elizabeth Doniphan and
Lucretia Doniphan…(should my wife live to receive the part of negroes her
property of her father Thomas Montieth;’s estate left her by will) sold for money to
be distributed equally between my three daughter to wit Roseanna Doniphan, Mary
Doniphan and Elizabeth Doniphan… to my son Gerrard Doniphan all my Land
whereon I now live and after the death or marriage of his mother … if he dies land to
be sold and money equally divided among daughters …that my Father Mott
Doniphan have care of my estate… appoint my loving wife Magadalin Doniphan my
Father Mott Doniphan and my Brother Alexander Doniphan Executrix and
Executors…this
4th day of December 1760.
Presence of William Banks Anderson DONIPHAN
Willm Baily
At a court help…5 Mar 1761…will presented to court..Magdaline Doniphan widow of
Deceased have desented thereto…is admitted to record.
Thomas MONTEITH left his will dated 1 Dec 1746 proved 6 Mar 1746/7 in King
George County, Virginia. See Thomas MONTEITH FAMILY AT THE END OF
THIS CHAPTER
GEORGE WHITE AND ANNE DONIPHAN
DAUGHTER OF MOTT DONIPHAN AND ROSANNA ANDERSON
3c. Anne DONIPHAN was born about 1720 in Stafford County, Virginia. Anne married George WHITE 4 Aug 1743 in Stafford County, Virginia.
4a. Mary WHITE was born 9 Sep 1747 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia
4b. Alexander WHITE was born 11 Aug 1750 in Overwharton Parish,
Stafford County, Virginia
4c. Ann WHITE was born 14 Jan 1754 in Overwahrton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia
King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1
Page 215-217 Indenture 24 Mar 1724 between William Grant of Parish of Sittenbourn
County of King George of one part and George Eskridge of County of Westmoreland and
George White of County of King George of other part mentions three sons of William
Grant John Grant, William Grant and Daniel Grant.
TRAVERS COOKE AND MARY DONIPHAN
DAUGHTER OF MOTT DONIPHAN AND ROSANNA ANDERSON
3e. Mary DONIPHAN was born about 1727 of Stafford County, Virginia.
Mary died about 1781.
married (1) Travers COOKE 26 Feb 1754.
Travers COOK was the only son of John COOKE and Elizabeth TRAVERS.
Born about 1727. Travers COOK died about 1759,
Mary DONIPHAN married (2) William BRONAUGH 13 Oct 1762 and was the son of Jeremiah BRONOUGH and Sympha MASON.
4a. John Travers COOKE was born 5 Feb 1755 Overwharton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia and died in Stafford County, Virginia about 1819
John married Mary Thomson MASON 18 Nov 1784 daughter of George
MASON and Ann EILBECK
5a. Million COOKE was born in 1784 and died in 1842. Million married
John Williams GREEN
Laying the Hoe - A Century of Iron Manufacturing in Stafford County, Virginia Jerrilyn Eby, Willo Bend Books 2003.
Page 119 208 Judge Williams Green (1781-1834) was the son of William Green and Lucy
Williams. From 1822-1834 he served as chancellor of the Virginia Supreme Court of
Appeals. He married first Mary Browne and secondly in 1817 Million Cooke (1785-1842),
the daughter of Col John Cooke (1755-1819) of Stafford. John resided in Greenwood, Culpeper County.
5b. John Travers COOKE was born in 1787
5c. Ann Eilbeck COOKE was born in 1788
5d. Elizabeth Travers COOKE was born in 1790 and died in 1870
5e. Sarah Mason COOKE was born in 1791 AND DIED IN 1861 married
Wilson Carey SELDEN (2) Robert Osborne GRAYSON 15 Mar 1825
5f. George Mason COOKE was born in 1792 and died in 1866 married (1)
Ann Jane CARVER married (2) Agatha Eliza EUSTACE
5g. Nancy COOKE was born in 1793 married John WISHART
5h. Maria COOKE was born I 1795
5i. Harriet COOKE was born in 1797
5j. William COOKE was born in 1799
5k. Hannah COOKE was born in 1801
4b. Mott COOKE was born 17 Mar 1757 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia.
The Register of Overwharton Parish page 224
Travers Cooke, Gentleman, (circa 1730-1759) was the only son of John Cooke, Esq., (died 1733) and Elizabeth TRAVERS, his wife, mentioned on page 223. He lived by two years after the completion of Aquia Church, having married on February 25, 1754, Mary DONIPHAN (1737-1781), DAUGHTER OF Mott Doniphan, Gentleman, also a vestry main in Overwharton Parish. Mary (Doniphan) Cooke married secondly on October 13, 1762 Colonel William Bronough (1730-1800) and had issue seven children, The only child to survive infncy of Travers and Mary (Doniphan) Cooke was Colonel John Cooke (1755-1819) who married on November 18, 1784 Mary Thomson Mason, daughter of the Honorable George Mason (1725-1792) of Gunston Hall. Colonel Cooke was possessed of a very handsome estate including Marlborough which he acquired from the Mercers. Colonel and Mrs. Cooke had a large family of children But I will mention only their daughter Sarah Mason Cooke (1791-1861) who, as the widow of Wilson Cary Selden (1772-1822) OF Salvington, married secondly on March 15, 1825 her cousin Doctor Robert Osborn Grayson (1789-1841), grandson of Colonel William Bronough (1730-1800) and Mary Doniphan, his second wife, mentioned on page 220. Their son Doctor John Cooke Grayson (183201894) of Salubria, Culpeper County and he was the father of the late Admiral Cary Gravers Grayson (1876-1938) personal physician of President Woodrow Wilson and President of the American Red Cross.
OWEN DERMOT AND MARGARET DONIPHAN
Daughter of ALEXANDER DONIPHAN AND MARGARET MOTT
2d. Margaret DONIPHAN was born about 1700 of Old Rappahannock County,
Virginia married Owen DERMOT 1 May 1724/
3a. Mott DERMOT
1723 Dermott, Owen (d.i., 1723), COB#1, P. 123: 7 June = Margaret Dermot, widow,
came into court and made oath Owen Dermot, deceased, departed this life without
making any will so far as she knows or believes... and administration is
granted to her on his estate. Robert Doniphan, her brother, became her
security and on 5 July 1713 an inventory of the estate of Owen Dermot(t),
deceased, was recorded in I:#1, p. 27-28.
1724 Dermott, Margaret (d.i., 1724). COB#1, p. 181: 1 May 1724 = Administration
on her estate was granted to Robert Doniphan who gave bond and her estate was
ordered to be appraised. On 1 May 1724 Robert Doniphan gave his bond as
administrator of Margaret Dermott, deceased and on 5 Jun 1724 he returned her
inventory to court. (BB#1, p2; I#1, p. 38) She was the daughter of Captain
Alexander and Margaret (Mott) Doniphan and widow of Dermot(t) next below, who
appears on the King George County records 1721-1723. On 1 April 1726 their son
Mott Dermott, was apprenticed to his uncle Robert Doniphan (COB#1, p. 314) and he
voted in the 1751 Burgess election (DB#3, p. 467).
Richmond County, Virginia Wills 1699-1800 Robert K. Headley
F61v Owen Dermott, inventory at the house of Michael Connele, presented
By Michael Connele; 7 Jun 1703.
STEPHEN HANSFORD & ELIZABETH DONIPHAN
daughter of ALEXANDER DONIPHAN AND MARGARET MOTT
2e. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born about 1702 of Richmond County, Virginia.
Elizabeth married Stephen HANFORD about 1718 in King George County,
Virginia
3a. Ann HANSFORD was born about 1720 in King George County, Virginia.
Ann married James TUTT 16 July 1737.
James TUTT was born about 1720 in Richmond County, Virginia the son of
Richard TUTT and Mary UNDERWOOD
4a. Benjamin TUTT was born 20 Jan 1739 in King George County, Virginia.
Benjamin married Barbara Catherine STALLNACKER about 1759 in
Virginia. Benjamin TUTT died 22 Apr 1790 in Edgefield, Edgefield
County, South Carolina.
4b. Emily Millie TUTT was born 2 Aug 1742 in Culpeper County, Virginia
Emily married Charles LYNCH. Emily died in 1786
4c. Elizabeth TUTT was born 18 Nov 1744 in Culpeper County, Virginia
Elizabeth TUTT married John SAUNDERS
4d. James TUTT was born in 1746 in Orange County, Virginia. James
married Winifred YANCY. James died 11 Apr 1773 in Culpeper County,
Virginia.
4e. Richard TUTT was born 17 Jun 1749 in Cupeper County, Virginia.
Richard married Mary Elizabeth PERRIN 6 Nov 1777 in Edgefield,
Edgefield County, South Carolina. Richard TUTT died 15 Sep 1807 in
Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina.
4f. Mary TUTT was born 25 Mar 1752 in Culpeper County, Virginia. Mary
married John TUTT about 1770. Mary died 21 Jan 1807 in Culpeper
County, Virginia.
4g Lewis TUTT was born 21 Jul 1755 in Culpeper County, Virginia. Leiws
died in 1832 in Woodford County, Kentucky. Lewis married Isabella
YANCEY 18 Apr 1775 in Culpeper County, Virginia
4h Gabriel TUTT was born 11 Feb 1758 in Culpeper County, Virginia. Gabriel
TUTT married Elizabeth “BETTY” TUTT 14 Nov 1784. Gabriel died 29
Mar 1838 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
4i Ann TUTT was born 26 May 1760 in Culpeper County, Virginia. Ann
married Paul WILLIAMS
4j Hansford TUTT was born 20 July 1762 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
Hansford married Mourning Harrison NALLE 18 Mar 1821 in Woodford
County, Kentucky.
King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1 page 14-17
Indenture 10 July 1721 between Richard Tutt of Parish of Sittenbourne County of King George and James Tutt of Same of one part and John King seller of Iron work in Sittenbourne Parish
King George County, Virginia Deed Book 1753-1773 Antient Press
Page 317-319
Indenture made 4th May 1758 between Stephen Hansford and Elizabeth his wife of parish Brunswick and count King George and Alexander Hansford of parish Hanover and count y aforesaid son of said Stephen and Elizabeth …inconsideration of natural love and affection they bear unto Alexander Hansford …grant 80 acres of land lying in parish Brunswick it being the moiety of 160 acres devised by Alexander Doniphan and to Margaret and Elizabeth his daughter by his last will and testament which said Elizabeth had inter married with Stephen Hansford..
Presence J. Skinker,
Robert Peck, William Smith Stephen Hansford & Elizabeth Hansford
At a court held 4th of May 1758…Deed of Gift ordered to be recorded
ANNE DONIPHAN
daughter of ALEXANDER DONIPHAN AND MARGARET MOTT
2f. Anne DONIPHAN was born about 1704 of Richmond County, Virginia married
John GOWRE (GOWRY) Anne married John GOWRY about 1712 probably in
Richmond County, Virginia. Anne DONIPHAN died before 1716.
3a. Gowry DONIPHAN married GILES TRAVERS
4a. Million TRAVERS died in 1748 in Stafford County, Virginia
Million (female) married Joseph WAUGH Junior SON of Joseph
WAUGH and Rachel GOWRY
5a. Gowry WAUGH was born about 1734 and died in 1783.
Gowry married Lettitia TURBERVILLE
5b. Joseph WAUGH was born about 1736. Joseph married Mary
BRONAUGH in Jan 1758
5c. Elizabeth WAUGH was born 31 Mar 1740 and died after 1747
5d. Travers WAUGH was born 24 Jan 1742/1743 and died in
1765
4b. John TRAVERS died about 1735 in Stafford County, Virginia
John KELLY and Amy DONIPHAN
Possible daughter of Alexander DONIPHAN and Margaret MOTT
2g. Amy DONIPHAN was born about 1694 Amy DONIPHAN married John
KELLY about 1710
3a. Alexander Doniphan KELLY was born about 1712. Alexander Doniphan
KELLY married Martha Elizabeth WILSON.
William HANSFORD & Sarah DONIPHAN
Daughter of ALEXANDER DONIPHAN AND MARGARET MOTT
2h. Sarah DONIPHAN was born about 1698 of Old Rappahannock County,
Virginia. Sarah married William HANSFORD 12 Feb 1725/1728 St Paul’s
Parish, Stafford County, Virginia
Tyler’s Quarterly Magazine Volume 19 1937-1938 page 49 Deed Book 1722-1728
Page 276 Under date 13 July 1726 it is stated that Sarah Hansford of Spotsylvania
County, wife of William HANSFORD is the widow of Alexander DONIPHAN and
therefore has good title to one third interest in 150 acres in Stafford County, Virginia.
This interest she sells to Anthony THORNTON. NOTE: This does not make sense
must be a typo as she seems to be the daughter of Alexander.
IGI MARRIAGES HOW DO THE MATCH?
Mary DONIPHAN married Zerah OSBOURN 10 Dec 1779 Rockingham County, Virginia
Daniel DONIPHAN married Ann MCABE 1787 Rockingham County, Virginia
Anderson DONIPHAN married Susanna SMITH 23 Apr 1791 bondsman William SMITH Fauquier County, Virginia
John DONIPHAN married Sally DAWSON (widow) 22 Dec 1801 bonds man Jeduthan BLACKABY
Fauquier County, Virginia
Mary DONIPHAN married Anderson KEITH 28 OCT 1808 Mason County, Kentucky
Susan S DONIPHAN married James W. Coburn 5 Sep 1809 Mason County, Kentucky
Margaret DONIPHAN married John HOCKADAY 18 OCT 1810 Mason County, Kentucky
Joel Thompson DONIPHAN m. Alice SLAUGHTER 3 Dec 1812 Caroline County, Virginia
William DONIPHAN married Margaret WHIPPS 6 AUG1816 Mason County, Kentucky
Susan DONIPHAN married Ephraim FRAZEE 20 JUL 1816 Mason County, Kentucky
William A DONIPHAN married Florence GIBSON 6 Aug 1816 Mason County, Kentucky
Francis DONIPHAN married Thomas W. NELSON 20 May 1817 Mason County, Kentucky
Thomas M. Doniphan married Rebecca FRAZEE 1 FEB 1819 Mason County, Kentucky
Anderson DONIPHAN married Malinda BIGGERS 25 OCT 1844 Mason County, Kentucky
Joseph DONIPHAN married Eliza WARD about 1845 Fauquier County, Virginia
Alexander DONIPHAN married Sarah Jane VICTOR 26 Oct 1846 Lynchburg, Virginia
George W. DONIPHAN married Harriet RICE 2/3 Sep 1848 Mason County, Kentucky
Rebecca DONIPHAN married Peter G. Murray 14 Apr 1862 Ashley, Arkansas
Susan E DONIPHAN married Jesse B. DAWSON 1 Oct 1873 Clinton, Missouri
Laura DONIPHAN married John W. KEIM 17 Dec 1873 La Grange, Indiana
Francis DONIPHAN married Thomas HOWARD 13 Jan 1881 Cherokee, Texas
William DONIPHAN married Margaret WHIPPS 26 Dec 1881 Jackson, Arkansas
Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, Volume II 1742-1775 Compiled by Gertrude E. Gray Book F 1742-1775 F-136: Mr David Anderson of Stafford County 1064 acres containing 264 acres surplus in 800 acres granted David Anderson, grandfather of David Anderson, 27 April 1668 now the said David's in Stafford County. On Mauls Swamp Branch of Pasbetansy Creek in Stafford County Main road adjoining grant to Thomas Frizz'd 19 Aug 1653 no Anderson's, William & John Heabard, Motte Donaphan, William Welsh, John Grigsby, 350 acres Anderson sold Thomas Harris, Mr Richard Bryan, John Foley, heirs of Major John Fitzhugh St Paul's Parish., Mr John Grant Surveyed by Caspt Joseph Berry. 1 Oct 1743.
Overwharton Parish Register, 1720-1760 & Old Stafford County, Virginia
Alexander DONIPHAN married Mary WAUGH 17 Jun 1740
William DONIPHAN son of Alexander and Mary born 20 Mar 1742
Anne DONIPHAN married George WHITE 4 Aug 1743
Elizabeth DONIPHAN daughter of Alexander DONIPHAN and Mary born 18 Apr 1744
Anne DONIPHAN daughter of Alexander DONIPHAN and Mary born 28 Feb 1747
Alexander DONIPHAN son of Alexander DONIPHAN and Mary born 12 Mar 1750
Mott DONIPHAN son of Alexander DONIPHAN and Mary born 10 Jun 1752
Mary DONIPHAN married Travers COOKE 26 Feb 1754
Henry DAWSON married Betty TURNER 15 Dec 1754 (Jim Burgess ancestors)
King George County, Virginia (Overwharton Parish)
Alexander DONIPHAN Amilia POLARD 13 Dec 1820
Travers COOKE Mary DONIPHAN 26 Feb 1754
George WHITE Anne DONIPHAN 4 Aug 1743
Fauquier County, Virginia Marriages by John GOTT
DONIPHAN, Anderson Susanna SMITH 23 Apr 1791 Bondsman Wm SMITH
DONIPHAN, John Sally DAWSON 22 Dec 1801 Bondsman Jeduthan BLACKABY
(Sally DAWSON widow)
Mason County, Kentucky Marriages
James W. COBURN Susan S. DONIPHAN 6 Sep 1809
Anderson DONIPHAN Malinda BIGGERS 25 Oct 1844
George DONIPHAN Harriet RICE 2 Sep 1848
Thomas DONIPHAN Rebecca FRAZEE 1 Feb 1819
William DONIPHAN Margaret WHIPS 6 Aug 1817
Ephraim FRAZEE Susan DONIPHAN 20 Jul 1816
John HOCKERDAY Margarett DONIPHAN 3 Oct 1810
Anderson KEITH Mary DONIPHAN 30 Oct 1808
Thomas W. NELSON Frances DONIPHAN 20 May 1817
Edward THOMPSON Matilda DONIPHAN 7 Jan 1833
The Complete Book of Emigrants 1607-1660 by Peter Wilson COLDHAM “no Doniphan”
Rappahannock County Orders 1663-1665
Page 32 Upon the request of Mrs Honoria Jones administratrix of her husbands estate Mr George Jones, it is ordered that Alexr Doniphan & Mr Robt Plea meet at the house of Mrs Jones…6 Aug 1684..
Page 51 Ordered that Alexander Doniphan and Elias Wilson meet at the house of Wm Griffin deceased o the 20th instant to inventory and appraise the estate of William Griffin 6 Nov 1684
Ancestry of Anne Fowke SMITH wife of Joseph DONIPHAN
1a. Thomas SMITH died in 1764 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Thomas married Anne Fowke
MASON
2a Susannah SMITH
2b. Mary Fowke SMITH
2c. William SMITH was born in 1739 in Richmond County, Virginia married to Margaret
WHITLEY in 1760 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Served in the American Revolution
5th Company of 11th & 15th regiment of General Daniel Morgan’s Rangers.
3a. Robert SMITH
3b. Anne Fowke SMITH MARRIED Joseph DONIPHAN 25 Apr 1784 in Fauquier
County, Virginia. Witness”” Joseph DONIPHAN (seal) William SMITH (seal)
Witness G. Brooke.
Joseph DONIPHAN and Anne Fowke SMITH
1a. Joseph DONIPHAN married Anne Fowke SMITH 25 Apr 1784 in
Fauquier County, Virginia. Witness”” Joseph DONIPHAN (seal)
William SMITH (seal) Witness G. Brooke.
CHILDREN OF JOSEPH DONIPHAN AND ANN FOWKE SMITH
5a. Mary DONIPHAN was born in 1784 married Dr Anderson KEITH son of John KEITH
and Margaret DONIPHAN Mary DONIPHAN married Anderson KEITH 28 Oct 1808 in
Mason County, Kentucky
5b. Thomas DONIPHAN was born in 1787 in Fredericksburg, married Rebecca FRAZEE
1 Feb 1819 in Mason County, Kentucky
5c. George DONIPHAN was born was born in 1790 married Mary Ann MARSHALL and
settled in Augusta, Kentucky.
6a. Margaret DONIPHAN was born 1816 in Fauquier County, Virginia
6b. Joseph DONIPHAN was born about 1822 Bracken County, Kentucky
6c. William A DONIPHAN was born 29 July 1830 of Augusta, Bracken County, Kentucky
5d. Margaret DONIPHAN was born in 1792 in Kentucky married John HOCKADAY 18 Oct
1810 in Mason County, Kentucky
5e. Lucy DONIPHAN died young
5f. Susan Montgomery DONIPHAN was born in 1794 in Kentucky married Dr. Ephraim
FRAZEE 20 July 1816 in Mason County, Kentucky.
5g. Juliana DONIPHAN born about 1800 in Mason County, Kentucky
5h. Matilda DONIPHAN was born about 1805 in Mason County, Kentucky married Edward
THOMPSON
5i. Alexander William DONIPHAN was born 9 Jul 1808 in Mayville, Mason County Kentucky.
Alexander moved to Missouri and married Elizabeth Jane THORNTON 21 Dec 1837 in Clay
County, Missouri.
6a. John Thornton DONIPHAN was born in 1838 in Clay County, Missouri
6b. Alexander DONIPHAN was born 10 Sep 1840 in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 7 page 116 March 1779. Power of attorney. Joseph Doniphan appoints trusty friend John Keith, true and lawfull attorney. Signed Joseph Doniphan. Witnesses James Fennie, Edward Riley, Francis Ash. Recorded 26 July 1779
WILL OF JOSEPH DONIPHAN MASON COUNTY, KENTUCKY
This Will is very dark and difficult to read. Would love to see how someone else might transcribe the will. My copy is not good. Fortunately we can see the names of the children clearly and the wife Ann F DONIPHAN.
Page 298
In the name of God Amen I Joseph DONIPHAN of the County of
Mason and state of Kentucky hereby being of disposing mind and
Memory do make this my last will and testament
Revoking fully all former and all wills made before
Or executed by is or act good the
Hath be
Ring is to dispose of
In Viz my Son Thos Doniphan should hold and enjoy the
Negro boy he Mathis heretofore grow him as his
Right Negro will to my son George Doniphan
Has hold and enjoy as his right to a Negro boy heretofore give
Him called George. My Will and desire is
That my daughter Margaret Hockaday should hold
And enjoy the negroe woman called Suck and have her
Increase heretofore and as his
My will and desire further is that my Daughter Susannah
Doniphan shall have a Negro woman
By the name of Mary as all her child a boy
And her the said Mary’s increase as her lawful
Right. My will and desire further that my daughter
Lucy Doniphan shall have a Negro
Known by the name of Janet
As her lawfull right. I further desire that
My daughter Matilda shall have a Negro girl
Named Rachel and also a Negro woman called Betty also
Their increase as her lawful right. Viz
Son Wm A DONIPHAN I give and bequeath my Negro Steven
As his lawfull right. My will and desire further
Is that Negro will
Put into the
Go and
Daughter Mary
Our of help
Anne F. Doniphan
Page 299
Doniphan as tho to her of my personable estate execute
As shall be hereafter devised at the death of
My wife my will and desire is that an equal division
Personal estate shall be equally divided among
My children, vis Thos Doniphan, George Doniphan,
Margaret ?????????, Hockaday, Juliana Doniphan,
Lucy Doniphan, Matilda Doniphan and William Doniphan
As to my land I will and desire should be equally divided in quantity and quantity to my son William A Doniphan and my daughter
Matilda Doniphan, My money and cash voter are at
The disposal of my wife that is to divide it equally among
them the above named children at any time during her life
she shall if she shall ????? so to do.
I leave my son Thos Doniphan also my wife Ann F.
Doniphan executor and executrix to this my last
Will and testament In witness whereof I have hereunto
Set my hand and seal this twenty
Second day of March in the year of 1814.
Attest
Anderson Doniphan
Saml Owens Joseph Doniphan (Seal)
Wm Duff
At a court held for Mason County the 12th April 1814
This is the last will and Testament of Joseph Doniphan deceased
And William Duff witnesses thereunto and ordered to be recorded
??????? to by Thos Doniphan ????? therein
named who together with Anderson Doniphan and Robert
Smith entered into bond in the penalty of $20,000 ????????as the law direct
And a leave given the other execute to come in here
After and by qualifying to the will to be joined In the ???????????????
Thos Marshall Clerk
NOTE: another Joseph DONIPHAN was born about the same time married Ann Anderson SMITH daughter of William SMITH & Elizabeth DONIPHAN. Ann Anderson SMITH was the daughter of William SMITH and Elizabeth DONIPHAN. This Joseph DONIPHAN died very early as his widow
Married William O’Bannon and they moved to Woodford County, Kentucky.
NOTES FOR
GENERAL ALEXANDER WILLIAM DONIPHAN
Alexander William DONIPHAN was born in Mason County, Ky., July 9, 1808, the youngest in a family of ten children. His ancestors on both the paternal and maternal sides were of English extraction. His father, Joseph DONIPHAN, was a native of King George
County, Va., and removed to Kentucky with his family in 1790. His mother, whose maiden name was Ann Smith, was a native of Fauquier County Virginia and was a native of Fauquier County, Va., and was an Aunt of Gov William SMITH, of that state. Joseph Doniphan served in the American army during the entire Revolutionary struggle, and at its conclusion, being yet unmarried, he spent several years with Daniel Boone in Kentucky, and is said to have taught the first school ever opened in that state.
Our subject was left an orphan by the death of his father in 1813, and his after nuture devolved upon his mother, who was a woman of extraordinary mental powers and sparkling wit. When he was in his eighth year she placed him under the instructions of Richard Keene, of Augusta, Ky., a learned through eccentric Irishman and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin. At the age of fourteen young Doniphan was entered as a student of Augusts College, where he was graduated at the early age of eighteen with especial distinction in classics. While in that institution he had the benefit of the training of several able instructors particularly Drs. Bascom and Durbin.
Upon leaving college, Mr Doniphan devoted himself for nearly a year to the systematic study of history and general literature. He then began the study OF LAW IN THE OFFICE OF Hon. Martin P. Marshal, of Kentucky, one of the most eminent jurist of the Marshall family, and after spending two years with that gentleman, he was licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Ohio. In Mar he came to Missouri and was licensed to practice by the Supreme Court at Fayette in the succeeding month. On the 19th of April 1830, he settled in Lexington, Mo., and commenced his long, successful and brilliant forensic career.
………
In 1833 Mr Doniphan moved to Liberty, Missouri which he made his home for the succeeding thirty yearsMr Doniphan to assist in raising troops for volunteer service in the Western counties of the state, and he acceded to the request. The enthusiasm of the people was high, and in a week or so the companies of men which upon organization at Fort Leavenworth formed the famous First Regiment Missouri Cavalry had volunteered……….
In Jun of 1846, the regiment began its long march to Santa Fe, Chihuahua, Monterey and the Gulf, a distance of thirty six hundred miles. The march is known in history as Doniphan’s Expedition………..
On December 1837, Col Doniphan was married to Miss Elizabeth Jane, daughter of late John THORNTON of Clay County, Missouri. She was a woman of much strength of character, of refined and gentle manner and elegant literary tastes. She was acute in her perceptions and highly religious in feelings. The domestic life of herself and husband was characterized by the utmost harmony. Two children, both sons, were born to them, but they died in youth. In 1863, and then returned to Western Missouri. He lost his estimable wife in 1873, after which time he lived in retirement, devoting himself entirely to the amusements of reading, correspondence and converse with his friends.
…………
He died in Richmond, Mo., August 8, 1887, and was buried in the new cemetery at Liberty, Mo., on the 12th of the same month. A lofty monument marks his resting-place.
ANDERSON DONIPHAN & SUSAN SMITH
SON OF Alexander DONIPHAN AND MARGARET MOTT
1a. Anderson DONIPHAN was born 29 Jun 1764 in King George County,
Virginia. Anderson married Susan SMITH 25 May 1791. Susan Smith
DONIPHAN died on a flatboat at Trags Falls on the Ohio River as a result of a
child birth.
Susan SMITH was born about 1766 the daughter of William SMITH and
Margaret WHITLEY who were married about 1760 in Fauquier County,
Virginia. Susan is buried in the Coburn Cemetery, Germantown, Kentucky
5a. Susan Doniphan SMITH was born about 1792 in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Susan married James Wynn COBURN 6 Sep 1809 in Virginia. Susan died
25 Apr 1825
6a. John Anderson COBURN was born 13 Nov 1812 and married Elizabeth
Machie WOOD 17 Sep 1837
7a. Susan Doniphan COBURN was born 1843 and married William
Franklin POLLOCK 9 Feb 1871. Susan died 16 Nov 1907
NOTE: Information provided by Don Pollock (donp@dcr.net
)
Anderson DONIPHAN and Susannah SMITH
. Susannah SMITH born about 1770 married Anderson DONIPHAN 25 May
1791 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Susannah SMITH died 24 Nov 1792 on
Tarts Falls, Ohio River from child birth.
4a. Susan Smith DONIPHAN
1a. Thomas MONTEITH married Phyllis. His will was written in King George
County, Virginia 1 Dec 1746 Will proved 5 Mar 1747 in King George County,
Virginia.
2a. Magdalaner MONTEITH (Magdalene) married Anderson DONIPHAN about
1750 probably in King George County, Virginia. Anderson DONIPHAN was
the son of Mott DONIPHAN and Rosanna ANDERSON
2b. Elizabeth MONTEITH
2d. James MONTEITH
2e. John MONTEITH
King George County, Virginia Will Book A-1 = 1721-1752
Pages 190-191
Will of Thomas MONTEITH
In the Name of God Amen. I Thomas Monteith of King George County being very sick and weak of body but of perfect sence mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God for it do ordain this my last will and Testament, Revoking disannulling all former wills made by me heretofore.
Item: I give unto my beloved wife Phillis MONTEITH one negro man named Will and one Negro woman named Judy to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give to my daughter Magdalaner MONTEITH the land I bought of Joshua Davis to her and her heirs forever.
Item: I give to my daughter Elizabeth MONTEITH the land I bought of James Grant to her and her heirs forever. It is my will that all my Negroes be kept together for the support and bring up my children.
Item: I give all the rest of my lands to my sons James MONTEITH and John MONTEITH to be equally divided between them to them and their heirs forever. It is further my desire that all my Negroes
be equally divided among my children when they shall come of age.
I likewise appoint my beloved wife Phillis MONTEITH whole and sole Executrix of the my last Will and Testament. As Witness my hand and seale this 1st day of December Anno 1746.
Thomas MONTEITH (seal)
Testis
Richard Bryan
Wm Rowley
Elizabeth (her Mark) Corbin
At a Court held for King George County on Friday the 5th day of March
1746(1746/7).
The last Will and Testament of Thomas MONTEITH, deceased, was presented
into Court and proved by the oaths of Richard Bryan, Gen. and William
Rowley and admitted to record. Phillis MONTEITH, relict of the said
Thomas, came into Court and declared her dissent to stand to her husband's
will, whereupon administration with the will annex'd was granted unto
the said Phillis, who took the oath accordingly and entered in Bond with
Richard Bryan, Gent, and William Rowley. Junr in the sum of Eight Hundred
Pounds for the same. Copa. Test.
Harry Turner
(For deatail regarding Thomas Monteith and family see George Harrison
Sanford King, Marriages of Richmond county, Virginia, 1668-1853, pge 135,
and cited references.
The 1787 Census of Virginia - Fauquier County by
Netti Schreiner - Yantis and Florene Speakman Love
Tax List B
Joseph DONIPHAN SELF 0 3 4 3 5
EDWARD MOUNTJOY
They Called Stafford Home, Jerilynn Eby page 218-219
Before 1686/7 Edward MOUNTJOY married Elizabeth widow of Major Andrew Monroe of Monroe Creek County. He married secondly c1710 Mary CROSBY (16??-1756), daughter of George CROSBY of Stafford. Edward and Mary had one son, Captain William MOUNTJOY (1711-1777), WHO RESIED AT Locust Hill and became very involved in the affairs of Stafford County.
Edward’s will dated September 6, 1712, ordered that a certain tract of land on Potomac Creek be sold and appointed Mary his executrix. That land, 246 acres of the original 940 acres grant was sold in June 1723 to John Lomax of Essex County for L40, the money being used to pay Edward’s debts. Left with Edward’s infant son, Mary married secondly Peter Mauzy, by whom she had issue. Like Edward, Peter died soon after his marriage, leaving Mary with several small children. Mary married thirdly c1720 the Reverend Joseph Waugh (d.1727) of Belle Plain. His first wife had been Rachel Gowry, daughter of John Gowry.
Captain William Mountjoy resided at Locust Hill and was a considerable land hold in Stafford and adjoining counties. He married Phillis Reilly (1717-1771), daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Reilly of St. Paul’s Parish. They had nine children who lived long enough to be included in their fathere other children received land in Stafford and Fauquier Counties.
Several of the Captain’s children appear in Stafford County records, including Thomas (b.1740) who acted as Presiding Justice in Stafford. He was still living in 1806, when a deposition given by him listed his age at sixty six.
Please refer to pages 218-223 for much more information on the Mountjoy family.
· ID: I289
· Name: Alexander DONIPHAN
· Sex: M
· Birth: 1716 in Stafford County, Virginia
· Death: 1768 in Stafford County, Virginia Father: Mott DONIPHAN b: 1678 in Stafford County, Virginia Mother: Rosanna ANDERSON b: ABT 1688 in Stafford County, Virginia Marriage 1 Mary WAUGH b: 1721 in Stafford County, Virginia
· Married: 17 JUN 1740 in Overwharten Parish, Virginia
Children
1. Mary Elizabeth DONIPHAN b: 1746 in Stafford County, Virginia
2. William DONIPHAN b: 20 MAR 1742 in Stafford County, Virginia
3. Elizabeth DONIPHAN b: 12 APR 1744 in Stafford County, Virginia
4. Anne DONIPHAN b: 28 FEB 1747 in Stafford County, Virginia
5. Alexander DONIPHAN b: 12 MAR 1750 in Stafford County, Virginia
6. Mott DONIPHAN b: 10 JUN 1752 in Stafford County, Virginia
7. Margaret DONIPHAN b: in Stafford County, Virginia
8. Joseph DONIPHAN b: 1757 in Stafford County, Virginia
9. Thornton DONIPHAN b: 1758 in Stafford County, Virginia
10. George Anderson Gowry DONIPHAN b: 1759 in Stafford County, Virginia
11. Anderson B. (Dr.) DONIPHAN b: 29 JUN 1764 in Stafford County, Virginia
Sources:
1. Name: Laurence A. Keith, Editor and Project Coordinator Name: KEITH: Collected Genalogies of Keith, Keath & Keeth Families in North America Name: Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore MD 1997
· ID: I295
· Name: Mott DONIPHAN
· Sex: M
· Birth: 10 JUN 1752 in Stafford County, Virginia
· Death: 8 SEP 1783 in King George County, Virginia Father: Alexander DONIPHAN b: 1716 in Stafford County, Virginia Mother: Mary WAUGH b: 1721 in Stafford County, Virginia
· ID: I299
· Name: George Anderson Gowry DONIPHAN
· Sex: M
· Birth: 1759 in Stafford County, Virginia
· Death: 11 SEP 1777 in Battle of Brandywine, Pennsylvania Father: Alexander DONIPHAN b: 1716 in Stafford County, Virginia Mother: Mary WAUGH b: 1721 in Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford Co. Deed Bk S, page 369. This indenture made 18th November 1785 between William Doniphan, Alexander Doniphan and (erased) his wife, and Anderson Doniphan of King George County of one part and Thomas Fitzhugh of Stafford County Esqr. of other part Whereas Joseph Waugh decd did by his
last Will and testament dated 1st April 1726 duly recorded in said County of Stafford did devise to his two daughers Elizabeth and Mary his land on Potomac Run in County of Stafford to be equaly divided between them, the said Elizabeth to have the upper part of her half. And whereas the Tract was adfterwards divided between Elizabeth and Mary, Mary intermarried with Alexander Doniphan, by whom she had issue William her eldest son, and heir at Law, the said Alexander, and Anderson, and several other children and
since dead as well as her Husband the said Alexander. And whereas Mary in her lifetime did jointly with her son William by deed dated the 14th May 1768 and recorded in County of Stafford, sell her said Moiety unto her two sons George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and the said Anderson Doniphan, and
their heirs, equally to be divided between them, and wereas George is since dead, intestate under age and without issue, and William Alexander and Anderson have agreed to sell unto Thomas Fitzhugh all their respective rights...Now this Indenture Witnesseth...that in consideration sum of 1546 pounds 8 shillings current money have granted Tract on South side of Potomack Run, supposed to contain 1176 acres and is bounded by said Run, the lands of John Seddon, Landon Carter, and other Moiety devised by Joseph
Waugh to his daughter Elizabeth, now in possession of Adam Hunter Esqr....Presence Alexr. White Wm. + Doniphan
John (X) Burchell, Lee Roy + Bruce Alexander Doniphan
Anderson Doniphan
At a court held for Stafford County 13 March 1786 this deed was ordered to
be recorded, and is so.
According to Stafford Co. Deed Book 5, Mary was still living 14 May
1768.
Mason Co., KY, Deed Bk N, pg. 221. 13 Dec 1813. Thornton A. Doniphan of King George County, Virginia..."being the sole heir and representative of William Doniphan, my father, do for myself and my heirs, sell for $1550.00 to Anderson Doniphan of Mason Co., KY, who is one of the brothers of my
father, hereby releasing and conveying to said Anderson Doniphan all right, title, interest and claim in land on waters of the Potomac River in Stafford County, Virginia...the said land being the same land which Joseph Waugh, deceased, and formerly a resident of Stafford County, Virginia, devised to Mary Waugh, one of his daughters, who intermarried with Alexander Doniphan and who was the mother of the said Anderson Doniphan and my grandmother...I do further release for and in consederation of the sum aforesaid, all my right, title, interest and claim in and to the said tract of land a certain Thomas Fitzhugh of Stafford County, Virginia, to whom the said Anderson Doniphan (#1990) jointly with his brother, William Doniphan, had conveyed said land." Signed by Thornton A. Doniphan in Mason Co., KY in the presence
of Francis Taylor, Joseph Doniphan and Benjamin Drake.
From the Northern Neck warrants and surveys of Virginia: Capt. Alexander Doniphan, no warrant, date from survey, 10 July 1760 - 18 July 1760; 177 acres (139 & 38 acres) in 2 tracts of lapsed land. The first is part of a 246+ acres granted to Edward Mountjoy 11 Aug 1704 and by his widow who married Joseph Waugh sold jointly to Colonel Lomax who sold in 1736 to Bristol Iron Mine Company and Colonel John Champe by a power from said company sold to Doniphan. Part was taken by Mr. Allen's Elder Patent leaving 139 acres. The other tract of 38 acres was sold by Lomax in 1736 to said company and sold by Champe to Doniphan; on North side of Potomac Run; adj. Thomas Brooks, Allen, Mountjoy, Carter, Withers. Surveyed by Jno. Mauzy.
In November 1838, Doniphan refused to carry out an illegal order to shoot Mormon leader Joseph Smith Jr. and others on the Public Square of Far West, Missouri. This marker commemorates Doniphan's home site during that period, while he served as a lawyer to Mormon leaders. His home was located on the south side of the small park (next to the alley) across the street from the First Presbyterian Church. The First Pesbyterian Church of Liberty owns the park where this new marker stands. In relation to another familar landmark- it is on the east side of the street, one half block southeast of the Liberty Jail Visitors' Center. Students and scholars of Mormon History are excited about this new Doniphan marker. MMFF Secretary Bill Curtis coordinated arrangements with First Liberty Presbyterian Church, Liberty, Missouri, making this commemoration possible. The featured speaker was Juarenne Hester of Liberty, Missouri, who is a champion of Alexander Doniphan and first suggested such a commemoration to Bill Curtis. A matching marker was erected last year by the First Presbyterian Church directly across the street commemorating the Doniphan Hubbell House, Doniphan's Mexican War era home. The marker text reads: Alexander W. Doniphan 1808-1887 Lawyer, Statesman and Military Leader While living on this site in the 1830's, Alexander Doniphan championed the Constitituional rights of an oppressed people to ensure their religious freedom. He helped create Caldwell County as a refuge for the Mormons in 1836 and refused to carry out an illegal order by his superior officer to execute Joseph Smith and other Mormon leaders in 1838. Doniphan became highly respected for his leadership and integrity. This marker sponsored by Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation, a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Mormon history and marking of Mormon related historical sites in Missouri. Doniphan Marker- 1838 Home Site- one half block southeast of the LDS Liberty Jail Visitors' Center Liberty, Clay County, Missouri Dedication Program 14 April 2002 - 3 P.M. Welcome Clint Newton, M.C., First Presbyterian Church Opening Prayer Rev. Larry Wheeler, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Presentation of Alexander Doniphan Marker and Portrait (received by Rev. Wheeler) Bill Curtis, MMFF Secretary Introduction of Speaker Clint Newton, First Presbyterian Church Speaker - "Alexander W. Doniphan" Juarenne Hester, First Presbyterian Church Closing Prayer Elder Del Garner, Liberty LDS Visitors' Center Please watch this page for more information. You are invited to join in and support MMFF activities. Your donation in support of this and forthcoming MMFF marker projects is welcome Thank you for forwarding your contribution to Shirley Gallup, MMFF Treasurer, P.O. Box 3186, Independence, Missouri 64055 Phone: (816) 257-5588 Fax: (816) 521-3089 Back to MMFF.NETMMFF
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN & MARY WAUGH
3a. Alexander DONIPHAN was born about 1716 of Stafford County, Virginia.
Alexander married Mary WAUGH on 17 June 1740 Overwharton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia. Alexander DONIPHAN died between 29 Mar 1766 in King
George County, Virginia.
Alexander Doniphan died in Stafford County in 1768 his will being recorded now in the now
missing Will Book N page 37. We are fortunate to have a copy preserved in the suite paper
Doniphan vs Doniphan which pended before the Superior Court of Chancery for the
Fredericksburg District.
Mary WAUGH was the daughter of Joseph WAUGH and Mary CROSBY of
Stafford County, Virginia. Mary was born 1721 on the Potomac Creek, Stafford
County, Virginia. Mary died about 1756 in Stafford County, Virginia. (See Waugh
Family Section)
Tyler's Quarterly Magazine Volume 26 1944-1945 page 280.
(1) Alexander Doniphan was born previous to 1716, his grand father Captain Alexander Doniphan so indicating in his will. Captain Doniphan bequeathed two tract of land to his son Mott and his second son that shall be borne the reversionary interest in the said land, thus indicating Mott already had one son but it was not the grand fathers intention that he should inherit any of the land which he bequeather his father. The only reason the compiler can ascribe to this action is that Captain Doniphan knew his son Mott had married an heiress and that the eldest son of this couple would inherit a goodly land estate from his mother and it was his desire to provide for the second son of Mott although he had not yet been born. Perhaps Captain Alexander Doniphan used this same reasoning when he failed to bequeath his son Robert any land, being aware he was the eldest son and heir of Margaret Mott Doniphan he was already entitled to a vast acreage; he therefore left the land in which he had a fee simple estate to his other children.
Alexander Doniphan was raised in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, where he married 17 Jun 1740 Mary Waugh daughter of Joseph Waugh and Mary (Crosby) Waugh. From her father she inherited 1176 acres on Potomac Creek, while her husband was possessed of a considerable landed estate by inheritance and purchase in the counties of Stafford and King George.
King George County Deed Book 1735-1752 age 50-53 29 Oct 1736 Between John Turberville and John Champe by deed and release sold 150 acres in Parish Brunswick being part of 400 acres of John & George
MOTT deceased unto Joh Vickards deceased and by him sold Thomas Taylor and to Benjamin Taylor sold to John Turberville land being on Lamb’s Creek corner unto Petter Gallon deceased and since belonging unto Alexander DONIPHAN Gentleman also deceased near Wolf Pit Court held 5 Oct 1736
Abstracts of Virginia’s Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys Dunmore, Shenandoah, Culpeper, Prince William Fauquier and Stafford Counties 1710-1780 Volume III compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner
Capt Alexander Doniphan no warrant, date from survey, 10 July 1760 - 18 July 1760 177 acres (139 & 38 acres) in 2 tracts of lapsland. The first is part of a 246 acres granted to Edward Mountjoy 11 Aug 1704 & by his widow who married Joseph Waugh sold jointly to Colo Lomas who sold in 1736 to Bristol Iron Mine Co and Colo John Champe by a power from said company sold to Doniphan. Part was taken by Mr Allen’s Elder pattant leaving 139 acres The other tract of 38 acres was sold by Lomas in 1736 to said company and sold by Champe to Doniphan; on North side Poto Run adjoining Thomas Brooks, Allen, Mountjoy, Carter, Withers. Surv Jon Mauzy
Will of Alexander Doniphan, Gentleman, of Stafford County, Virginia, as transcribed by George Harrison Sanford King of Fredericksburg, Virginia:
In the name of God Amen, I Alexander Doniphan of the County of Stafford being sick and weak of body bur of perfect sound mind and memory do appoint this and only this my last will and testament utterly revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.
Imprimis: I give unto my loving wife Mary Doniphan all my real estate
whatever during her widowhood but my intent and meaning is that if she shall hereafter marry my estate to go in manner and form following.
Item: I give unto my loving son Alexander Doniphan the mansion house wherein I now live with all the land adjoining thereto from the head of Paspatanzy Creek to the line of the land of Mott Doniphan containing about 450 acres to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such heir to my loving son Joseph Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such, to my loving son Anderson Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give unto my loving son Mott Doniphan all the land whereon George White, M. Curdy, McCoy & John Brocklow now lives and so down Maul Swamp to the land of Mott Doniphan to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan, and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son Anderson Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give unto my loving son Joseph Doniphan 630 acres of land lying on Potomac Run in the County of Stafford being the land whereon Joshua Skidmore now lives, Robert Roach, William Alexander and Richard Payne to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son Mott Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten and in default of such to my loving son Alexander Doniphan and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten.
Item: I give to my loving son William Doniphan five shillings sterling money of Great Britain out of my estate to be paid by my executors hereafter mentioned and no more of my estate whatsoever.
Item: I give to my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and my
loving son Anderson Doniphan and my loving daughter Elizabeth Doniphan and my loving daughter Mary Doniphan all my negroes and personal estate to be equally divided amongst them by my executors hereinafter mentioned.
Item: My will and desire is that the crops of my said negroes and the
rest of my land may be applyed toward paying my just debts and when my debts shall be paid and after the death or widowhood of my said loving wife to go and descend as before expressed.
Item: My intent and meaning is that if my loving wife and my loving son William Doniphan shall hereafter give and bequeath unto my loving son George Anderson Gowry Doniphan and my loving son Anderson Doniphan and their heirs forever by deed all the land on Potomack Run whereon my quarter now stands being about 1200 acres that then all my negroes before expressed and personal estate shall go and descend to my loving daughter Elizabeth Doniphan and my loving daughter Mary Doniphan to be equally divided between them and to descend to them and their heirs forever. And lastly I do appoint my loving wife Mary Doniphan and loving friend Captain William Bronaugh my whole and sole executrix and executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of March 1766.
Alexander Doniphan (Seal)
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Mott Doniphan
William Dand
Mary Waugh
Stafford: July Court, 1768: The last will and Testament of Alexander
Doniphan, deceased, being brought into Court, Mary Doniphan executrix
therein named made oath thereto according to Law and the said will was
proved by the witnesses and is admitted to record.
Children of ALEXANDER DONIPHAN & MARY WAUGH
4a. William DONIPHAN was born 30 Mar 1742 in Overwharton Parish, Staffford
County, Virginia. Was wounded in the Revolutionary War. Died in 1798.
William married Elizabeth
5a. Thornton Alexander DONIPHAN married Catherine PEED 15 Dec 1808
in King George County, Virginia Catherine was the daughter of
Behethlehem Peed (King George County, Virginia Will Book 3 page 368)
John Peed and Behethlem Jones were married 14 Feb 1770 St Pauls Parish
King George County, Virginia.
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1 1811-
1875 Elizabeth Nuckols Lee
Page 37
1845-03 csc Johnson vs Doniphan & children
Orator: Benjamin Johnson Merchant
Catherine Doniphan created an account with the orator to pay for goods out of her separate properties. On May 24, 1831 her valuable real and personal property was conveyed to George Doniphan in trust for the benefit of Catherine Doniphan. The orator wishes to settle the account.
Defendants: Catherine Doniphan, George Doniphan, and Thornton A DONIPHAN, husband of Catherine
5b. Francis DONIPHAN married William ACRES
4b. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born 18 Apr 1744 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford
County, Virginia Elizabeth DONIPHAN married William SMITH (See Chapter
17)
4c. Margaret DONIPHAN was born in 1746 and married John KEITH
5a. Thomas KEITH was born 14 Mar 1770 in Fauquier County, Virginia
5b. Anderson Doniphan KEITH was born 1774 married Mary Elizabeth
DONIPHAN 28 Oct 1808 in Mason County, Kentucky. Mary Elizabeth died
about 1814 in Kentucky.
5c. George F. SMITH was born 1776
5d. John DONIPHAN
4e. Ann DONIPHAN 28 Feb 1747 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia. Ann died before 1758
4f. Alexander DONIPHAN was born 12 Mar 1749/1750 in Overwharton Parish,
Stafford County, Virginia. Alexander married Mary DAVIS daughter of James
DAVIS and Frances BERRY.???? Alexander DONIPHAN died about 1817 in
King George County, Virginia
5a. James DONIPHAN died before 24 Mar 1809
5b. Joel Thompson DONIPHAN died abut 1826 in Stafford County, Virginia. Joel
married Alice Savage SLAUGHTER 12 Dec 1812 in Caroline County,
Virginia.
5c. Alexander DONIPHAN died about 1838 in King George County, Virginia.
Alexander married (1) Amelia T. POLLARD 13 Dec 1820 in King George
County, Virginia. Amelia died before 1836. (2) Eleanor KING in Dec 1827
in King George County, Virginia Alexander DONIPHAN will is found in King
George County, Virginia Will Book 3 page 413. Will mentions brother George.
Children of Alexander DONIPHAN and Amelia T. POLLARD
6a. Edwin D. DONIPHAN
6b. Maria DONIPHAN died before 1846.
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
Page 24 1837-03 Pollard vs Pollard
Mary Pollard died “last year”, in 1836, leaving four slaves to sell and divide
Isabell - 50 years; Maria - 24 years; Sucky - 22 years; Daniel - 16 years. The
children of Mary are: orator, Catherine R. Pollard, Robert Pollard; Clementine
Pollard; Ryland; James Pollard, deceased, leaving John W. Pollard, infant,
Amelia T. Doniphan, nee Pollard, deceased, leaving Maria E. Doniphan, infant;
Mary Daniel, nee Pollard, deceased leaving Thomas Daniel, Mary Eliza Daniel,
Robert F. Daniel, Defendants: Catherine R. Pollard, Robert Pollard, Clementive
Pollard, Ryland Pollard, John W. Pollard, Maria E. Doniphan, Thomas Daniel,
Mary Eliza Daniel, Robert F. Daniel.
1a. Thomas R POLLARD married Mary
2a. Catherine R. POLLARD
2b. Robert POLLARD
2c. Clementine POLLARD
2d. Ryland POLLARD
2e. James POLLARD (deceased before 1836)
3a. John W. POLLARD
2f. Amelia T. POLLARD married Alexander DONIPHAN
3a. Maria DONIPHAN (infant under 21) died before 1846
3b. Edwin D. DONIPHAN (infant under 21)
2g. Mary A. F. POLLARD married John DANIEL 26 Aug 1827
in King George County, Virginia.
3a. Thomas DANIEL
3b. Mary Eliza DANIEL
3c. Robert F. DANIEL
2h. Thomas J. POLLARD
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
1838-01 Pollard Gdn. Vs Donipan & children.
Orator: Thomas J. Pollard, guardian of Maria A Doniphan. Alexander Doniphan, father of the ward, died in the present year leaving a small personal
Estate. He made no provision for the widow; the estate profits are to be divided among children: Maria A. Doniphan and Edwin D. Doniphan, both infants under 21. Eleanor Doniphan, widow has renounced the will and claims 1/3 part.
Alexander had a slave girl, age 10, namedEllen, and an old negro woman. Sales of the young slave girl would be necessary to divid the estate.
Defendants: Eleanor Doniphan and Edwin D. Doniphan
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
Page 31 csc Doniphan vs Price & children
Orators: Alexander Doniphan and Eleanor his wife; Thomas Butler and Mary his wife
Winifred King died in 1832, intestate and with out issue, leaving her sisters,
Eleanor Doniphan, Mary Butler, Mildred, wife of Abner B. Price, Lucinda, half
Blood, infant and Elizabeth King halfblood, infant. Abner B. Price is her administrator.
Orators wish to have the estate divided. Defendants: Abner and Mildred Price, Lucinda King and Elizabeth King
1844-05 csc King’s Admin vs King
Orator: Charles G. Jones, administrator of Elizabeth Alice King, Elizabeth Alice King died intestate without having been married. Matthew King died testate, bequeathing slaves Virgin, Willis, Bob and Maria to his two daughters Elizabeth Alice King and Martha Lucinda King. The orator wishes a sale of the remaining slaves. Martha Lucinda King married Robert Yeatman and Elizabeth Alice had obtained the age of 21.
Defendant: Martha Lucinda Yeatman
King George County, Virginia Loose Chancery Papers Volume 1: 1811-1875
Elizabeth Nuckols Lee, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia
Page 38. 1846-01 Doniphan’s Guardian vs Doniphan & Al
Edward D. Doniphan is posses of land in the upper part of the a county adjacent
Thomas J. Minor. He is entitled to this land as sole surviving heir of Alexander
Doniphan, his father, and of his deceased sister Maria A. Doniphan. This land
is where Alexander Doniphan made his residence. A small of parcel of this land
4 or 5 acres, is separated from the rest by a public road and land belonging to
Mrs Maria L. Hansbrough on which William Colton resides. William Colton
wants to purchase the parcel. If the orator’s ward should die without issue, the
surviving heirs are Slaughter Doniphan, Ann Doniphan, David Doniphan, and
Alexander Doniphan Defendants: Edward D. Doniphan over 14; Slaughter
Doniphan, Ann Doniphan, David Doniphan, and Alexander Doniphan
5d. George DONIPHAN married Harriet VICTOR 4 Nov 1819
5e. Mott DONIPHAN died before 1818.
5f. Mary Ann DONIPHAN died before 1822
4h. Mott DONIPHAN was born 10 Jun 1752 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia. Mott died 8 Sep 1783 in King George County, Virginia Deed Book 6 page
394.
4i. Mary DONIPHAN was born about 1753 Stafford County, Virginia
4j. Joseph DONIPHAN was born about 1757 Overwharton Parish, Stafford County,
Virginia. Joseph married Ann Fowke SMITH 25 Apr 1784 in Fauquier County,
Virginia Joseph died in Mason County, Kentucky about 2 Mar 1814 Will Book C
page 297. Inventory is found on page 293. Joseph and Mary Fowke SMITH moved
to Mason County, Kentucky DONIPHAN
Marriage Bondsman Jos DONIPHAN (seal) Wm Smith (seal) Witness G. Brooke
Anne F. DONIPHAN is the administrator of the will of Joseph DONIPHAN.
Important as this separates her from Ann Anderson SMITH
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 7
Page 116 March 1779. Power of Attorney.. Joseph Doniphan appoints trusty friend
John Keith, true and faithful attorney…signed Joseph Doniphan. Witnesses James
Fennie, Edward Riley, Francis Ash.. recorded 26 July 1779 proved by order of Finnie,
Riley and Ash.
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 8
Pages 202-203 2 Nov 1774 Bill of Sale. Joseph Doniphan…for 300 pounds…to
John Keith…Ann, a Negro Woman, Ann a Negro child, 6 years old, Charity, a Negro
woman about16 years old… Singed Joseph Doniphan witness Joseph (O his mark)
Shipps, Mary Ships, Joseph Ships, Jr. recorded 22 Nov 1784, acknowledged by
Doniphan
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 16
Joseph DONIPHAN of Fauquier lot being part of the manor of Leeds, ….
This lease is for the natural life of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Foulks Doniphan
his wife and Mary his daughter starting today. Signed 25 Feb 25 1788
4k. George Anderson Gowry DONIPHAN was born about 1759 Stafford County,
Virginia and died before 18 Dec 1785 Stafford County, Virginia Stafford County,
Virginia deed Book S page 307.
4l. Anderson DONIPHAN was born about 29 Jun 1764 in Stafford County, Virginia.
Anderson married Susan SMITH 25 May 1791. Susan died 24 Nov 1792 on a
flatboat at Targs Falls on the Ohio River. Anderson died in 1841 (Susan sister of
William SMITH and Ann SMITH.)
Fauquier County, Virginia Deed Book 10 page 96 Oct 24, 1788 from Anderson
DONIPHAN of King George County to William SMITH and Elizabeth SMITH his
wife of Fauquier . …..
4m. Thornton DONIPHAN was born 1751
Anderson DONIPHAN & Elizabeth GRANT & Magdalene MONTEITH
3b. Anderson DONIPHAN was born about 1718 of Stafford County, Virginia married
Elizabeth GRANT before 1744 in King George County, Virginia Elizabeth GRANT
was the daughter of William GRANT and Mary WHITLEDGE (2) Magdalene
MONTEITH daughter of Thomas MONTEITH. Anderson DONIPHAN died in
King George County, Virginia in 1761
Grant, William Junior d.t., 1732. William Grant Junior was murdered in late
1732 his widow Mary Grant. .... By 2 Dec 1743 Elizabeth Grant, the elder
daughter had married (as his first wife) Anderson DONIPHAN, Gentleman
(C.1720-1761) and shortly thereafter Mary Grant, the younger daughter married
William Wright of Prince William County and he was gentleman Justice of the
Peace there in 1746.
Richard SHIPPE and Elizabeth DONIPHAN
5a. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born in 1759 in Brunswick Parish, King George
County, Virginia. Elizabeth married Richard SHIPPE Senior about 1774.
Richard SHIPP was born in 1747 in Caroline County, Virginia. Richard died
in 1828. Richard was the son of Thomas SHIPP and Rachel.
6a. Emma Grant SHIPP was born 29 Oct 1787 in Caroline County, Virginia
Emma married William TRUMAN ABOUT 1807. William was born
about 1783 in Virginia. William TRUMAN died in 1863 in Shelby
County, Kentucky.
7a. Anderson Shipp TRUMAN was born in 1816 and moved from
Shelby County, Kentucky to Jackson County, Missouri. Anderson
married Mary Jane HOLMES about 1846 Mary Jane HOLMES was
born in 1821 and died in 1879. Mary Jane HOLMES was the
Daughter of Jesse HOLMES and Ann TYLER
8a. John Anderson TRUMAN was born in 1851 and married Martha
E. YOUNG in 1881 Martha was born in 1853 and died in 1947.
9a. Harry Shipp TRUMAN (President of the United States)
Tylers Quarterly Magazine Volume 28 page 238 shows Pres. Harry Truman's
descent from Capt. Alex Doniphan thru Elizabeth Doniphan and Richard Shipp, Sr.
Children of Alexander DONIPHAN and Magdaline MONTEITH
4a. Elizabeth DONIPHAN was born Jun 1759 in King George County, Virginia.
Elizabeth married Richard Jonathan SHIPP in Feb 1774 in Caroline County,
Virginia. Richard was born 12 Nov 1747 in Saint Mary’s Parish, Caroline
County, Virginia the son of Thomas SHIPP and Rachel GRANT.
5a. Mary SHIPP was born in Nov 1777 in Caroline County, Virginia
5b. Thomas SHIPP was born in Sep 1778 in Caroline County, Virginia
5c. Richard Doniphan SHIPP was born 14 Oct 1779 in Caroline County, Virginia. Richard died 3 May 1853 in Woodford County, Kentucky
5d. Emma Grant SHIPP WAS BORN 29 Oct 1787 in Caroline County, Kentucky
Emma died 21 Jun 1872 probably in Woodford County, Kentucky
5e. Male son SHIPP was born and died in Mar 1783 in Caroline County, Virginia
Kentucky
5f. Male son SHIPP was born and died 15 Mar 1783 in Caroline County, Virginia.
5g. Anderson Doniphan SHIPP was born 15 Mar 1792 in Caroline County,
Kentucky
5h. Sophia SHIPP was born Jun 1785 in Caroline County, Virginia
5i. Narcissa SHIPP was born 28 Jun 1780 in Caroline County, Virginia
Narcissa died 19 May 1860 in Andrew County, Missouri
5j. Edmond SHIPP was born 22 July 1789 in Caroline County, Virginia
5k. Elizabeth Doniphan SHIPP was born Aug 1776 in Caroline County,
Virginia
5l. John G. SHIPP was born 12 Aug 1795 in Caroline County, Virginia
John died 12 Feb 1877 in Woodford County, Kentucky
Tyler's Quarterly Magazine Volume 26 1944-1945 page 280.
(1) Alexander Doniphan was born previous to 1716, his grand father Captain Alexander Doniphan so indicating in his will. Captain Doniphan bequeathed two tract of land to his son Mott and othis second son that shall be borne the reversionary interest in the said land, thus indicating Mott already had one son but it was not the grand fathers intention that he shoud inherit any of the land which he bequeather his fahter. The only reason the compiler can ascribe to this action is that Captain Doniphan knew his son Mott had married an heiress and that the eldes son of this couple would inherit a goodly land estate from his mother and it was his desire to provide for the second son of Mott althought he had not yet been born. Perhaps Captain Alexander Doniphan used this same reasoning when he failed to bequeath his son Robert any land, being aware he wsa the eldest son and heir of Margaret Mott Doniphan he was already entitled to a vast acreage; he therefore left the land in which he had a fee simple estate to his other children.
Alexander Doniphan was raised in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, where he married 17 Jun 1740 Mary Waugh daughter of Joseph Waugh and Mary (Crosby) Waugh. From her father she inherited 1176 acres on Potomac Creek, while her husband was possed of a considerable landed estate by inheritance and purchase in the counties of Stafford and King George.
On 4 Apr 1757 Mott Doniphan for love and affection deeded to his son Alexander my plantation in Fairfax county on Dogue Run now in the possession and occupation of Benjamin Ewell"...."being part of a patent formerly granted to John Matthews on 13 Oct 1694 for 2466 acres.Stafford Count Deed Book P page 142.
Space will not permit further reference to documents relating to Alexander
Doniphan. He died in Stafford County in 1768 his will being recorded now in the now missing Will Book N page 37. We are fortunate to have a copy preserved in the suite paper Doniphan vs Doniphan which pended before the Superior Court of Chancery for the Fredericksburg District.
Mary Waugh (Doniphan) died previous to 1785. Stafford County D.B. S page 307.
Tyler's Quarterly Magazine Volume 25 1944-1945 page 278
III. Mott Doniphan was the second son of Captain Alexander and Margaret
(Mott) DONIPHAN. Stafford County Court Order Book #1 page 55. By inheritance he was entitled to a vast acreage in King George and Stafford counties and by virture of his marriage with
Rosannah, daughter of Captain George and Mary Mathews Anderson of Potomac Creek,
Stafford, he had a courtesy right in considerable other land on Potomac Creek, Overwharton Parish. While documentary evidence if lacking the indications are that Mott Doniphan and Rosannah ANDERSON were married about 1710.