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1698-1699 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 1 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 50a [30 August 1699]
Upon the petition of Andrew Delabree who married Martha the relict of James Lane, administration is granted him of the estate of James Lane, John Henmore and Wm. Butler assumeing to be his 'securities'. --It Is also ordered that John Clemens, Rober Isles, Robert Bennett and Sam'l Rust appraise the estate
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1700-1701 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part II [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 73 [28 Feb. 1699/1700]
It is ordered that Simon Robins Gent. and Michll. Gilbert, securities with James Lane, deceased, for the estate of Robert Tydwell, an orphant, son of Richd. Tydwell, comitted to his trust, bee forthwith possessed and take into their custody so much of the estate of James Lane in the hands of Andrew Delabree (who hath intermarried Lane's widdow) as will satisfie the orphant's estate and dispose of the same at an outcry for the best advantage of the orphant.
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1701-1703 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 165a [25 June 1702]
It being showed to- this Court that Robert Tydwll one of the sonns of Richd Tydwell late ofthis County, deceased, being formerly bound to James -Lane, .deceased, and Martha his wife, Martha haveing since intermarried with one Andrew Delabree who this Court doth not hink in a fitt capacity to keep Tydwell as his servant Or apprentice, Robert Tydwellis therefore: discharged, from any service due to Delabree or his wife. It is ordered Richard Tydwell, brother Of Robert, with whom Robert doth now dwell, doe pay Andrew Delabree 500 pounds of tobacco in recompence of Robert's trouble and nurture dureing his minority
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1701-1707 Westmoreland County, Virginia Deeds-Wills No. 3; [Antient Press]; Page 76-79. 4 June 1702.
We jurors being summoned by Mr. John Sturman, coroner of the parish of Cople, to enquire into the cause of the death of James Conney or Cumings, servant unto William Chandler of said county, and having viewed the dead body and diligent enquired do find James Coney or Cummings to be drowned in lower Machodock River coming over the river in a canoe in company of his master William Chandler and that to the best of our judgments the said William Chandler is the cause of his being drowned,
Michael Wellington, foreman. Thomas Marson„ Thomas Tanner, Thomas Baker, Saml. Morris, James Smith, Thomas Thompson, Daniel Occany, John Garner, Joseph Hudson, John Gerrard, William Carr.
John Sturman, coroner.
7 July 1702. Recorded.
Francis Spencer, aged 14 years and 5 months or thereabouts, saith that on Tuesday 9 June 1702, following William Chandler to a point called Hollowing Point with a servant of his called James Conney or Cunnings who had been before Willm. Allerton, one of his Majestyts justices of the peace, to complain of ill usage, and going over Mackotique River in a canoe saw James paddle the canoe above half way over and being some distance behind Mary Collohan who was with me, was suddenly called by her to come to her and looking into the river saw Mr. Chandler in the canoe by himself and James in the river paddling and striving to save himself. How he came there this defendant [sic, deponent] cannot say but Chandler stood in the canoe very near him as it appeared to me and not once offered to assist him.
Francis Spencer
7 July 1702. Recorded.
Mary Gollahau, aged 30 years or thereabouts, saith that on Tuesday 9 June 1702 following William Chandler to Hollowing Point with a servant of his called James Conney or Cunnings Who had been before Willoughby Allerton to complain of bad usage and going over Machotick River in a canoe saw James paddle the canoe above half way and Chandler arising from the head of the canoe where he sat went to James his servant in the stern and standing close by him some short time, the said James suddenly was in the river padling and striving to save himself, but how he came there this deponent cannot say. Chandler stood in the canoe very near him with a stick or a paddle in his hand and not once offered to assist him.
Mary Gollahaw
7 July 1702. Recorded.
Andrew Delabree, aged 30 years or thereabouts, saith that on Tuesday 9 June 1702 approaching near to the house of Wm. Chandler I saw Chandler walking from towards his landing to his house, who meeting with his wife in the yard stood talking with her till I came up to them, and being asked by him what my business was I told him I had a warrant for him to serve and would have him go before Collo. Allerton, which he refused and said he would go before Capt. Hutt. Then among other discourse he enquired of me whether I had either seen or heard of his man ... adding that he was with Mr. Westcomb's boys. I asked of him what time of day it was. He answered between ten and
eleven of the clock saying he ... would be with me by twelve
or one,
Andrew Delabree
7 July 1702. Recorded.
Memorandum. On 9 June 1702 Mary Gallahau acknowledged herself indebted to our Sovereign Lord the King £10 sterling to give evidence concerning Wm. Chandler's felonious drowning a servant of his named James Conney or Cumeings.
Mary Gollahau
Wit: W. Allerton, Francis Spencer,
7 July 1702. Recorded.
Memorandum. On 22 June 1702 Andrew Delabree acknowledged himself to our Sovereign Lord the King £10 sterling to give evidence and declare what he knows and what he heard Wm. Chandler say about his servant that was drowned 9 June.
Andrew Delabree
Wit: W. Allerton.
7 July 1702. Recorded.
Memorandum. On 22 June 1702 Edward Riley acknowledged himself indebted to our soveraign Lord the King £10 sterling to give in evidence and declare what he knows and what he heard William Chandler say on Monday, 8 June, it being the day before his man was drowned.
Edward Riley 7 July 1702. Recorded.
11 June 1702. The deposition of Sarah Aubrey, aged 21 years or thereabouts, sworn before Mr. John Sturman, coroner, and the jury. Going towards the river side she saw her father-in-law Wm. Chandler and James Conney or Cunnings coming over Machotick River in a canoe about two third parts over towards his dwelling house and suddenly after she heard her said father in law cry out and say, 0 Lord, he is drowned, and that she did desern when they were comeing over the river her father in law sat at one end of the canoe and James Conney or Cummings at the other,
7 July 1702. Recorded.
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1701-1703 Westmoreland County, Virginia Order Book, Part 3 [John Frederick Dorman]; Page 196a [30 June 1703]
It was commanded Lewis Markham Gent., late Sheriff, that bee should have the body of Andrew Delabree here to answer John Medford and Philadelphia his wife of a plea of trespass in ejectment to the plaintiff's damage 10,000 pounds of tobacco who made return that he took the body of Delabree, but hee faileing to appeare and no baile being entered, order is granted against the late Sheriff for his damages.
Lewis Markham Gent., late Sheriff, was commanded to have Andrew Delabree here to answer John Medford and Philadelphia his wife in a plea of trespass in ejectment to his damage 10,000 pounds of tobacco, who made return •that he had tooke the body of Delabree, but Delabree faileing to appeare and no bail being entered, order passed against the late Sheriff for damages and costs. An attachment is granted him against the defendant's estate.
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1666-1670 Northumberland County, Virginia Record Book, Part 1; [Antient Press]; Page 137
IN THE NAME OF GOD Amen, I ANDREW DELABRIERE of the Parish of GREAT WICKOCOMICOE in ye County of Northumberld:, Chirurgion, being very weake of body yet p:fect in minde & memory, doe make voyd revoke & nuncupative all former Wills, and doe make this my Last Will & Testamt. in manner & forme followinge; Imprimis. I bequeath my Soule unto God yt: gave it, & my body to its grave to be buryed after a decent & Christian manner;
Item. I give & bequeath unto ELIZABETH, my Wife, one third part of my Estate reall p:sonall, moveables & immoveables, bonds bills notes or writings touching or concerning any debts dues or demands to mee belonging or appertayning from any p:son or p:sons whatsoever; to be delivered equally betweene ye sd: ELIZABETH, my Wife, ANDREW my Son, & KATHARINE my Daughter, immediately after my decease;
Item. I give unto ANDREW, my Son, my Mare & all the increase only first Mare Colt wth: her issue I give & bequeath unto KATHARINE my Daughter, & likewise I give unto ANDREW my Son one long gun;
Item. My will & desire is yt: in case either of my said Children happen to dye, ye other shall have all yt: pte: of ye Estate & appurtenances wch: I have given & bequeathed wth: the issue thereof according to ye true meaninge of this my Will & Testamt., Furthermore, I doe hereby ordeyne constitute & appoint my wellbeloved Freinds, JOHN TAYLER & HENRY MAYES, my lawful! Attorneys & Trustees for & one ye behalfe of my sd: Children that they are not frustrated or defrauded of what I have given them in this my Will & Testamt., and doe impower ye sd: Attorneys to implead sue & arrest any p:son or p:sons whatsoever in this behalfe; In Wittness whereof, I have hereunto sett my hand & seale this 24th day of June in the yeare of our Lord God 1670
Signed sealed & delivered in p:sence of
sign JOHN TAYLER, ANDREW DELABRIERE ye Seale
RIC: SWEETLAND,
GEO: CHATTELL
July 20th 1670. This Will was proved to be ye Last Will & Testamt. of ANDR: DELABRIERE by ye oaths of JNO: TAYLOR & GEO: CHATTLE wittnesses to ye sd: Will & was recorded
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1672 - Bef 1704 (< 31 years)