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1725-1753 Richmond County, Virginia Will Book 5 [Robert K. Headley, jr.]; Page 378
- Thomas DODSON, NFP, will; 17 Feb 1739/40, 2 Mar 1740/41
wife Mary;
sons Thomas, George 150 ac. of land whereon he now lives, Greenham the tract of land bought of Lambarth DODSON, Elisha the plant. where I now live, Abraham, and Joshua;
daus. Alice, Mary OLDHAM; grdau. [unnamed] the dau. of Divid DODSON;
ex: wife and son Greenham;
wits: Henry MISKELL, John HIGHTOWER, Charles DODSON.
[Thomas DODSON mar. Mary DURHAM. MRC, p.57.]
p.380 - Thomas DODSON, inv; 6 Apr 1741.
p.387 - Thomas DODSON, f.inv; 3 Aug 1741.
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1692-1693 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 1 [Antient Press]; Page 165)
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I CHARLES DODSON do give & convey unto & with my beloved Son, THO: DODSON, one brown Cow called by the name of Nancy marked with a crop & swallow forke on the left Eare, & a crop on the right tare, together with all her female increase being in Exchange with him my sd Son, THOMAS, for One Cow given him by his Godfather, PETER ELMORE, To have & to hold unto him the said THOMAS his Executrs: Admstrs: or assignes together was aforesaid from me my heirs forever, And I do hereby warrant the sd Cow together with all her female increase unto him the sd THOMAS his Executrs: &c. of & from the claimes of me the sd CHARLES, my Executrs; &c. & all & every other persons what so ever, In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale this 31st day of July Ano: 1693 Sealed & delivered in pr:sence of us
WM WARD, CHARLES DODSON
WM. COLSTON
Recordatr. Cur Corn Richmond 31st die Julii 1693
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1701-1704 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 3; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 210-212
TO ALL CHRISTIAN PEOPLE to whome these pr:sents shall come, CHARLES DODSON of the Parish of NORTH FARNHAM and County of Richmond in the Colony of of Virginia sendeth Greeting in our Lord God everlasting. Know yee that I the said CHARLES DODSON for and in consideration of the naturall love and fatherly affection that I have and beare towards my Son, THOMAS DODSON, and for divers other good causes me thereunto moving, have given and made over unto the said THOMAS DODSON and to the heires male of his body lawfully to be begotten, all that Messuage plantation and tract of Land whereon the said THOMAS DODSON now lives containeing One hundred and fifty acres scituate lying & being in the Parish and County aforesaid and commonly knowne or called by the name of RICH NECK being bounded by a branch that runns between itt and the Land that CHARLES DODSON JUNR. now lives on formerly knowne by the name of TRAVERS QUARTER this being the other moyetie or halfe part of a parcell or tract of Land by me purchased of Capt. SAMUELL TRAVERS containeing Three hundred acres; To have and to hold the said parcel or tract of Land together with all houses orchards woods and appurtenances to the same belonging to him the said THOMAS DODSON and to the heires male of his body lawfully to be begotten and to the heires male of any every or either of them lawfully begotten and to the onely proper use and behoofe ofhim them or any or either of them to use and enjoy the same forever freely and quietly without any manner of reclaime challenge or contradiction of me the said CHARLES DODSON my heires or any other persons by any means and without any further or other satisfaction therefore to me or any in my name to be given or done in time to come, so that neither I the said CHARLES DODSON my heires or assignes nor any other person au any time or times hereafter may asks clayme challenge or demand to the pr:misses or any part thereof any interest but from all action of right interest and demand thereof, we and every of us be utterly excluded and forever debarred by these pr:sens, Provided alwayes and upon condition nevertheless that if my said Son, THOMAS DODSON or the heires male of his body lawfully begotten or the heires male of any or either of them shall want or happen to dye without such issue as is aforesaid, that then and in any of the said cases it shall and may be law/full for him them or any of them to dispose of give and settle all the hereby given pr:misses to the heires male of me the sd CHARLES DODSON or to the heires male of any or either of them lawfully to be begotten as he the sd THOMAS DODSON or his heires shall think fitt or that otherwise it shall or may lineally descend to the heires male that shall be nearest of Kin by consanguinity so that the same and every part thereof may be remaine and endure in the tenure occupation & possession of the relations and male issue of the Family of the DODSONs for ever, any thing in these pr:sents contained to the contary thereof in any wise notwithstanding, And I do by these pr:sents utterly disannull debarr and make voyd all manner of sales leases and conveyances that may hereafter be made of any part of these pr:misses In any other manner or wise therein and by thes pr:sents and according to the tenor provisions and limitations herein before mentioned and referred or to any other use intent or purpose whatsoever. In Wittness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and wale this 2d: day of Febry: Ano: Dom: 1702
Signed sealed & delivered in pr:sence of
WILL: FITZHERBERT CHARLES DODSON SENR.
WILLIAM NORRIS, his marke
Recognitr: in Cur Coin Richmond 3 die Febry: 1702 et recordatr: 6th: die
Test JAMES SHERLOCK, Cl Cur
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1707-1709 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 362
Richmond County Court 3d of April 1707
The action brought by THOMAS DODSON against JOHN HILL marrying the Executrix of CHARLES DODSON, is dismist, Plt. not prosecuting
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1709-1717 Richmond County, Virginia Wills Book 3 and Inventories [Robert K. Headley, jr.];
p.210 - Thomas DURHAM, NFP, will; 4 Aug 1711, 1 Jun 1715
wife Dorothy the plant; after her death, to son Thomas and Mary his wife; son John; dau. Mary DODSON; grson. Thomas DODSON; ex: wife; no wits.
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1721-1725 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 2 [Antient Press]; Page 240-243
THIS INDENTURE made the Tenth day of December Anno Dm. 1723 Between THOMAS DURHAM of County of Richmond of one part and THOMAS DODSON SENR. of County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that THOMAS DURHAM in consideration of sumo of Five shillings of lawfull money of England to him in ihand paid by THOMAS DODSON SENR., do by these presents bargaine and sell unto THOMAS DODSON SENR. his heirs a parcel! of land containing One hundred acres formerly belonging to ABRAHAM MARSHALL sitaute in County of Richmond and bounded; Begining at a Spanish Oak corner tree of CHARLES DODSON, being part of a Pattent formerly granted to WM: THATCHER by the Maine Branch of TOTOSKEY, and extending thence S. 12 degrees W. 122 perches to a Mulberrie tree, thence S. 54 degrees E. 98 by a red Oak, corner tree, thence E. N. E. 34 perches by a red Oak, thence No, 24 degrees E. 104 perches to a Poplar in said Maine Branch, thence down said Branch its severall courses to the first station; Together with all Timber trees and other trees with all prof itts comodites and priviledges; To have and to hold the hundred acres of land and premises unto THOMAS DODSON SENR, his heirs dureing the full term of one year paying therefore the Rent of one Eare of Indian Corn on the Feast Day of the Birth of our Lord God next ensueing if lawfully demanded, to the end that by vertue of these presents and of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, THOMAS DODSON SENR, may be in the actuall possession of the land and premises and thereby enabled to take a grant of the inheritance thereof to him and his heirs; In Witness whereof the parties abovesaid to these presents interchangeably have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of
JNO: HILL, WM: WALKER, THO: DURHAM
JER: GRENHAM MARY DURHAM
At a Court held for Richmond County the Sixth day of May 1724
THOMAS DURHAM came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed unto THOMAS DODSON SENR which was admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
THIS INDENTURE made the Tenth day of December Anno Dm: 1723 Between THOMAS DURHAM of County of Richmond of one part and THOMAS DODSON SENR. of County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth yt. ye sd. THOMAS DURHAM in consideration of Five thousand pounds of tobo: by him received of THOMAS DODSON SENR. doe by these presents bargaine and sell unto THOMAS DODSON SENR. his heirs a certain parcel! of land formerly belonging to ABRAHAM MARSHEL bearing date ye 25th of 9ber: 1692, the tract of land containing the just quantity of One hundred acres lying in County of Richmond and is bounded, Begining (the bounds of the land repeated as in the Lease above); To have and to hold the hundred acres of land with appurtenances sold unto THOMAS DODSON SENR, his heirs and THOMAS DURHAM his heirs shall warrant and for ever Defend by these presents against any person: In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year written on the other side Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of
JNO: HILL, THO: DURHAM
WM. WALKER, JER: GRENHAM MARY DURHAM
At a Court held for Richmond County the Sixth day of May 1724
THOMAS DURHAM came into Court and acknowledged this his Ded of Release unto THOMAS DODSON SENR., which was admitted to Record; Also MARY DURHAM the Wife of the said THOMAS DURHAM, appeared in Court and relinquished her Right of Dower in the land conveyed in this Deed unto THOMAS DODSON, which was also admitted to Record
Test M. BECKWITH, Cl Cur
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1725-1729 Richmond County, Virginia Deed Book 8; Part 3 [Antient Press]; Page 473]
THIS INDENTURE made the 28th day of November one thousand seven hundred twenty and eight Between WILLIAM ROUT of NORTHUMBERLAND County and THOMAS DODSON, JUNR, of Parrish and County of Richmond of other part; Witnesseth that WILLIAM ROUT and ANN his Wife in consideracon of Twelve hundred pounds of tobacco in hand paid or secured to be paid, the receipt whereof WILLIAM ROUT and ANN his Wife Both hereby acknowledge themselves fully sattisfyed and paid, have and by these presents do bargain sell and release unto THOMAS DODSON, JUNR. his heirs for the space and term of Twenty one years a certain parcell of land containing by estimacon Fifty acres more or lessd; Begining at a corner white Oake being the begining tree of WM. RICHISONs Land, thence along the line till you come over the Swamp to a red Oake corner tree by said line and by the Swamp side, thence up the Swamp till you come to a small Branch issuing out of the Swamp on the begining side to a white Oke corner tree, thence up the Branch till you come to a line of tree that belongs to THOMAS DUZEN, then up said DUZENs line to our first begining tree; which land bounded and being in County of Richmond and Parrish of Northfarnham sd. WM: ROUT and ANN his Wife do warrant unto said THOMAS DODSON his heirs for the terme of Twenty one years together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging; To have and to hold the Fifty acres of land and premises unto THOMAS DODSON, JUNR. his heirs to be holden to the Cheif Lord or Lords of the Fee or Fees of the premises for the rents and services due and accustomed to be paid and WM. ROUT and ANN his Wife their heirs doth promise THOMAS DODSON his heirs that at any Court held for the County of Richmond after the date hereof within the space of nine months shall acknowledge this sale of land unto THOMAS DODSON his heirs for twenty one years to the end the same may be recorded; In Witness whereof the partys to this Indenture hath interchangeably sett their hands and seals the day and year first above written
Sign'd Seal'd and delivered in the presents of us
WILLIAM CREEL, WILLIAM ROUTT
BRYAN sign CABE ANN her mark ROUTT
At a Court held for Richmond County the fourth day of December 1728
WILLIAM ROUT came into Court and acknowledged this his Deed unto THOMAS DODSON, JUNR, which was admitted to Record; Also ANN ROUT, Wife of the said WILLIAM ROUT, appeared in Court and relinquished her right of Dower in the Land conveyed in this Deed unto the said THOMAS DODSON, JUNR. which was recorded
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1740-1741 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book E [Antient Press]: Page 39-43
THIS INDENTURE made the 28th & 29th day of July in the Fourteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord KING GEORGE & in the year of our Lord 1740 Between LAWRENCE DEBUTS of the Parrish of William & Mary in the County of ST. MARYes in the Province of MARYLAND Clerk of the one part and THO. DODSON of the Parrish of Hamilton Prince William County Virginia Planter of other part Witnesseth that said LAWRENCE DEBUTS for sum of Twenty eight thousand one hundred & seventy pds. Tobo, to him the sd THO. DODSON hath granted unto said THO. DODSON in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale to him & by the force of the Statute for transferring uses into possession & to his heirs one parcel of land containing one thousand seven hundred & eighty six acres in the Parrish of Hamilton in the County of Prince William Virginia except six hundred & fifty nine acres belonging to the REVD. DAVID STUART granted unto said DEBUTS by Deed from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE bearing date the 19th day of October 1727, and is bounded beginning at a Stone in COLL. CARTERs line & corner to another tract of land belonging to said DEBUTS & runing with said CARTERs line N. E. to a large white oak by the South run of BROAD RUN & in said CARTERs line belonging to another tract of land thence along said line N. W. to said CARTERs Corner thence along another of said line N, W. to a Red oak in a poyson field & corner to WILLM. DUFF thence along said DUFFs line S. E. to a parcel of Saplins Corner to said DUFF thence along another of DUFFs lines So. E. to a a parcel of Saplins Corner to said DUFF thence along another of DUFFs lines So. E. to a red oak Corner of said DUFF thence along another of said DUFFs lines S. W. to DUFFs Beginning thence along another of said DUFFs line W. to the first beginning, To Have and To Hold unto the said THOS. DODSON forever. In Witness whereof the said parties have set their hands & Seals in presence of us BENJA. RUSH, LAW. DE BUTTS
CHARLES ONEAL, EDWARD YOUNG
At a Court continued & held for Prince William County July the 29th 1740
LAWRENCE DEBUTTS Clerk acknowledged this Lease/Release with the Receit endorsed to be his acts and deed and they were thereupon admitted to record
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I LAWRENCE DE BUTTS of ST. MARYS COUNTY in Province of MARYLAND am held and firmly bound unto THOMAS DODSON JUNR. of Prince William Planter in sum of Eleven hundred pounds Sterl. this 29th day of July Anno Domini 1740. THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that if LAWRENCE DE BUTTS will come before his Majesties Justices of Prince William Court when sitting & there acknowledge Deeds of Lease & Release so as they be admitted to Record for a parcel of land containing by Estimation according to the Surveyors plott one thousand one hundred and twenty seven acres be the same more or less to him the said THOMAS DODSON & his heirs & will warrant the said tract of land & continue to defend the same against any right of Dower that may hereafter be claimed & likewise against all other claims whatsoever that then this obligation to be void otherwise to be in full force
BENJA. RUSH, LAW. DEBUTTS
CHARLES ONEALE, EDWARD YOUNG
At a Court continued and held for Prince William County July the 29th 1740 LAWRENCE DEBUTTS Clerk acknowledged this Bond to be his act & deed and it was thereupon admitted to record
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1740-1741 Prince William County, Virginia Deed Book E [Antient Press]: Page 369-373
THIS INDENTURE made the 26 day and 27th day of July in the 14th year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE & in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty one Between THOMAS DODSON of the Parish of Hambilton in County of Prince William Planter of one part and HENRY TAYLER of the aforesaid Parish & County Planter of other part Witnesseth that said THOMAS DODSON for sum of two thousand pounds of tobacco to him paid doth sell unto the said HENRY TAYLER in his actual possession now being by vertue of a bargain and Sale for one year and by force of the Statute for transferring uses into possession & to his heirs one parcel of land containing one hundred acres being in the Parish of Hambilton in the County of Prince William being part of a tract of land containing one thousand one hundred & twenty seven acres bought by the aforesaid THOMAS DODSON of the REVEREND LAWRENCE DEBUTS granted unto the said LAWRENCE DEBUTS by Deed from the PROPRIETORS OFFICE dated the 19th day of October 1727 & is bounded beginning at a white Oak corner to COLL. CARTER thence South West to a red Oak in DAVID STEWARTs
line thence South East to a white Oak corner to the aforesaid STEWART thence North East to a white Oak another of STEWARTs Corners thence to the beginning with all houses & appurtenances whatsoever unto him the said HENRY TAYLER his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the aforesaid parties have set their hands and Seals
in presence of THOMAS DAVIS, THOS,DODSON
ABRAHAM RAW
At a Court held for Prince William County the 27th day of July 1741
THOMAS DODSON acknowledged this Lease and Release for himself to HENRY TAYLER to be his act and deed which thereupon is admitted to Record, & ELIZABETH the Wife of the said THOMAS DODSON being first privately Examined relinquished her right of Dower to the land conveyed which is also admitted to Record
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1681 - 1740 (59 years)