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William Henshaw (b. March 16, 1735/36, d. April 09, 1799)
Notes for William Henshaw:
William Henshaw
+-- Nicholas Hancher
|1705-1777
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William Henshaw ------+
B: 1736|
D: 1799|
+-- Rebecca Smith
c1707-?
M: Agnes Ann Anderson
+-- Nicholas Henshaw,1763-1821
+-- Levi Henshaw,1769-1843
+-- Hiram Henshaw,1771-1845
+-- Adam Stephen Henshaw,1772-?
+-- Jonathan Seman Henshaw,1773-?
+-- Ruhamah Henshaw,1778-?
+-- Washington Henshaw,1779-1853
+-- William Slaughter Henshaw,1783-1836
+-- Uriah Springer Henshaw,1786-1859
+-- Rachel Henshaw,1789-?
+-- Rebecca Henshaw,1790-1799
William Henshaw[ID 00304]Click here to switch to Ahnentafel view:
(William Henshaw)1,6,70,132,145(William Hancher)a(William Handcher)2
Born Mar 6 1736, Mill Creek, Frederick County, Virginia.1,6,70,132,145,b,165
On 4 Mo. 5 1762 at Hopewell Friends MM, William was complained of for having assisted his sister Hannah in her marriage out of unity.2,cOn 8 Mo. 2 1762 at Hopewell Friends MM, William was disowned for having assisted his sister Hannah in her marriage contrary to discipline and having danced at weddings.d,e
He married Agnes Ann Anderson, Jan 30 1768, Mill Creek Twp., Frederick County, Virginia.1,70,145,b,165(Ann Anderson)132,133,165(Nancy Anderson)132,133,f,165Agnes, daughter of William Anderson & Mary Lauren, was born c1745, Anderson's Bottom, Hampshire County, Virginia.1,132,133,165,gShe was familiarly known as "Ann" or "Nancy".132,133
Mr. William Hancher, Merchant of Berkeley County, Virginia, was listed 1771-1772 as a subscriber to "Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England" (Philadelphia), reprinted from British copy and printed for the subscribers by Robert Bell at the Union Library, 3rd St., Philadelphia.a
William was one of the most active agents in having the new county of Berkeley established in 1772, and was prominent in its early civil and judicial history.132,133,165He was a man of wealth, as evidenced by his being bondsman for General Adam Stephens, the first sheriff of Berkeley County.132,133,165
Having a grist mill on his plantation, William wanted good road access to his mill to encourage local commerce.On May 19 1772, William petitioned the court "Praying that a road may be opened from his mill leading into the road between Campbell's and William Cochraine, passing by the Plantation which formerly belonged to Robert Davis".
Again on Jun 16 1772, "Upon the petition of William Henshaw praying that a road may be opened into the road leading to Watkins Ferry, ordered that David Morgan, Thomas Cowan, Isaac Heaton and Jonathan Seeman, or any three of them, being first sworn, do view the land and report".
He was at the battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774, and was also present at the signing of the peace treaty with the Indians at Camp Charlotte near Chillicothe, Ohio in 1774.132,133,165
William joined the Virginia Continental Army at the first call for troops in 1775 as a lieutenant in Colonel Hugh Stephenson's regiment.He later became a captain in the Virginia Continental Army.1,6,132,133,hHe never collected any compensation for his services.1,133He is listed in the "Patriot Index" of the Daughters of the American Revolution.6
On 2 Mo. 11 1773 at Hopewell Friends MM, William Handshaw witnessed and signed the marriage certificate of John Wright and Phebe Barrett.i
On 4 Mo. 5 1780 at Middle Creek MH / Hopewell, William Hancher witnessed and signed the marriage certificate of Stephen Thatcher and Ruth Forknere.i
On 11 Mo. 15 1792 at Hopewell Friends MM, William Hancher, Ruhamah Hanshaw and Hiram Hanshaw all witnessed and signed the marriage certificate of David Griffeth and Ruth Butterfield.i
In 1793 William Henshaw purchased two thousand acres of land in Kentucky as an investment.This land was later deeded by William and Ann to their two oldest sons, Levi and Hiram, in equal portions.165
William Henshaw died Jul 8 1799, Berkeley County, Virginia.6,133,bNote that the exact date of death is somewhat unclear: William's headstone and Bunker Hill cemetery records show only 1799.bThe following sources show the date as July 8, 1799:
The DAR "Patriot Index" (source #6) 6
The "History of (Hancher) Henshaw Family" b
The following source shows the date as April 9, 1799:
"West Virginians in the American Revolution" j
"History of Henshaws in Scotland, in England and in America to the
Present Time" by Edith Henshaw Kuntz 165
A receipt for services at the funeral (shown below) is dated June 1799.132,133
William was buried in the graveyard of the old Mill Creek Protestant Episcopal Church, at Bunker Hill, about a mile down Mill Creek from his home (this church later became known as Christ's Protestant Episcopal Church).132,133,k,165In 1843, his son Levi was buried beside him.132
William's son Levi arranged for a sermon at his father's funeral:132,133,165
June 1799.Received of Levi Henshaw for a sermon delivered at the burial services read at the funeral of William Henshaw, deceased, ten dollars.
Given under my hand the 14th day of April, 1800.
Winchester,
Frederick county
$10.00
Alexander Balmain
The Rev. Alexander Balmain above, who read the sermon at William's funeral, was a chaplain in the Continental Army and was married to a relative of President James Madison.132
Captain William Henshaw's will, proved April 2 1800, lists as his heirs: his wife Nancy, sons Levi, Hiram, A. Stephen, Jnomon (Jonathan?), Washington, Wm. Slogh, Uriah, Nicholas; daughters Rachel, Rebecca and Rhuomey.fHis will is as follows:172
I William Henshaw of sound Mind and Memory as the Almighty God has blessed me with some property in this World and as all men are mortal and I being some what advanced in years and having a large family of children some of which I have provided for as for my fortune would admit the other part of my Estate I wish to devise as followeth.First that I should be buried in the earth decently and all my just debts paid then I devise my Estate as followeth the whole of my Estate both real and personal to be sold as soon as convenient after my Death, five hundred pounds of which I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Nancy [sic] for her proper use, likewise one feather bed, bed and bedding fornortore, horse and saddle with thirty pounds.The other part of my estate to be equili devide between my seven sons to wit, Levi, Hiram, A Stephan, Jnomon, [sic] Washington, Wm Slough, & Uriah Henshaw.My reason is this as I have given my son Nicholas a tract of land in Readstone Settlement some years ago, I now will him Five Shillings.Also my three daughters Rachel, Rebecca & Rhuomey having Given them what my Circumstances would admit of, I will and bequeath unto each of them Five Pounds each, the Moveable Estate will be brought forth by my Execu'rs my negroes except obliged to be Sold to pay my Debts, Easter & Patrick to Serve no person by their Mistress.I now wish to give a detail of my real property my Lands on Mill Creek containing two Surveys and parts of three.Also one entire tract on Readstone called Mount Tonner and part of another purchased from one McIntyre but this is business.
The will was proved April 2, 1800:
At a Superior Court continued and held for the District comprising the Counties of Frederick Berkeley & Shenandoah at Winchester the 2nd day of April 1800.This Instrument of Writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of William Henshaw was produced to the Court and there being no subscribing witnesses thereto the same was proved to be in the hand writing of the Testator by the oaths of Samuel Boyd, Alexander Anderson and William Askew and ordered to be recorded.
By the Court
J. Payton C W D C
On Oct 30 1799 the following notice was published in the Virginia newspaper "The Berkeley Intelligencer":l
Henshaw, William, deceased, his administratrix, Anne Henshaw, will sell 10 slaves, 144-gallon still, farming equipment, and 120 acres of grain in the ground belonging to his estate at his late mansion house.
Agnes died before Jul 21 1806, Berkeley County, Virginia.b,g
Ann (Agnes Ann / Nancy) Henshaw's will, Jul 21, 1806, shows sons Washington, William and Uriah.Will Appraisment Jan 26, 1807.m
There is an extensive biography of William Henshaw in the source: "Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County Pennsylvania", Volume II.John W. Jordan & James Hadden, editors.Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1912.n
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SOURCES
1. "The Hinshaw and Henshaw Families", by William Hinshaw; edited by Milo Custer; private printing, Bloomington, Illinois, 1911; Frank I. Miller Co., printers. LDS microfilm number 1402822.
2. "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy", by William Wade Hinshaw, in many well-stocked libraries.
6. The "Patriot Index" of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
70. The Church Of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (LDS) International Genealogical Index (IGI) - Virginia.
132. "The West Virginia Historical Magazine Quarterly", Vol. 4, No. 2, April 1904. The West Virginia Historical and Antiquarian Society, Charleston, W.VA. Article "The Henshaw Family" by Valley Virginia Henshaw. Contributed by David H. Henshaw ([email protected]).
133. "Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County Pennsylvania", Volume II. John W. Jordan & James Hadden, editors. Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, 1912. Contributed by David H. Henshaw ([email protected]).
145. Family group sheets created by Frances G. Brumley, citing Henshaw family bible records, Greene County, TN court & cemetery records, and several secondary sources. Contributed by Ruth Jenkins ([email protected]).
165. "History of Henshaws in Scotland, in England and in America to the Present Time", Edith Henshaw Kuntz, 1956; contributed by Don Henshaw.
172. Family history letter written April 24, 1969 by Anna Mary Henshaw. Contributed by Donald Craig Henshaw.
(a) Contribution from Helen Austin ([email protected]) citing:
"William & Mary Quarterly"; Jan/Oct 1921, Vol 1, 2nd series, page 184.
(b) Contribution from Ed Arntzen ([email protected]).
(c) Contribution from Ed Arntzen ([email protected]) citing:
"Hopewell Friends History, 1734-1934, Frederick Co., Virginia",
Genealogy Publishing Co. Inc., Baltimore, 1975.
(d) "Hopewell Certificates of Membership and Removal, 1759-1776".
(e) "Hopewell Friends History, 1734-1934, Frederick Co., Virginia",
Genealogy Publishing Co. Inc., Baltimore, 1975.
(f) Contribution from Tommy Karns ([email protected]) citing:
William Henshaw's will, Superior Court Will Book I, pages 388-390,
Frederick County Court, Winchester, VA.
(g) Contribution from Tommy Karns ([email protected]) citing:
"West Virginians in the American Revolution", compiled by Ross B. Johnston,
Publication No. 1 of the West Virginia Historical Society, published by The
West Augusta Historical and Genealogical Society, Parkersburg, WVA, 1959.
(h) Contribution from Dee Becker ([email protected])citing:.
(i) "Hopewell Friends History, 1734-1934, Frederick Co., Virginia",
Shenandoah Publishing House, Strasburg VA, 1936.
(j) Contribution from Ed Arntzen ([email protected]) citing:
"West Virginians in the American Revolution", compiled by Ross B. Johnston,
Publication No. 1 of the West Virginia Historical Society, published by The
West Augusta Historical and Genealogical Society, Parkersburg, WVA, 1959.
(k) Lineage Books of the Charter Members of the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
(l) Genealogical Abstracts from 18th-Century Virginia Newspapers, by Robert K. Headley Jr.; Genealogical Publishing Company, 1987; page 161.
(m) Contribution from Tommy Karns ([email protected]) citing:
"West Virginia Estate Settlements", compiled and edited by
Ross B. Johnston, Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD.
(n) Contribution from David Huston Henshaw.
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More About William Henshaw:
Date born 2: March 16, 1735/36, VIRGINIA / PENN..
Died 2: April 09, 1799, BERKELEY , WEST VIRGINIA.
More About William Henshaw and Agnes Ann Anderson:
Marriage: January 30, 1768, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
Children of William Henshaw and Agnes Ann Anderson are:
- Levi Henshaw, b. July 22, 1769, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA, d. 1843, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- +Jonathan Seaman Henshaw, b. Bet. 1770 - 1780, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA, d. 1802, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Adam Stephen Henshaw, b. Bet. 1770 - 1780, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA, d. 1841, UNION, KY.
- Hiram Henshaw, b. 1771, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA, d. 1845.
- Rachel Henshaw, b. Bet. 1775 - 1780, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Ruhamah Henshaw, b. Bet. 1775 - 1785, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Uriah Henshaw, b. Bet. 1780 - 1790, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Washington Henshaw, b. Bet. 1780 - 1790, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- Rebecca Henshaw, b. Bet. 1780 - 1790, BERKELEY, WEST VIRGINIA.
- William Slaughter Henshaw, b. 1784, BERKELET, WEST VIRGINIA, d. 1836.