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Ancestors of Dylan Joseph Solet


      3330. John Dyer, born Bet. 1700 - 1726; died Unknown. He married 3331. Unknown Bluford.

      3331. Unknown Bluford, born Bet. 1700 - 1726; died Unknown.
     
Child of John Dyer and Unknown Bluford is:
  1665 i.   Nancy Dyer, born 1740 in Caroline Co, VA; died Unknown; married Byrd Pruitt Abt. 1754 in Halifax Co, VA.


      3488. Jacob Amonett, born 1660 in France; died 10 May 1725 in Henrico Co, VA. He married 3489. Judith Unknown 1681.

      3489. Judith Unknown, died Unknown.

Notes for Jacob Amonett:
Fact 1: knighted by William of Orange
Fact 2: officer in French Army
Fact 3: officer in Dutch Army
Fact 4: vestryman- given title "Sieur"
Fact 5: came from London on the ship NASSEAU
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More About Jacob Amonett and Judith Unknown:
Marriage: 1681
     
Child of Jacob Amonett and Judith Unknown is:
  1744 i.   Andrew Amonett, born 1690 in France or Holland; died 1763 in Chesterfield Co, VA; married Jean Morrisset 1721.


      3520. Edmund Taylor I1015, born 05 Jul 1690 in New Kent Co, VA1016; died Bef. Jun 1726 in King William Co, VA1016. He was the son of 7040. James Taylor and 7041. Mary Gregory. He married 3521. Sarah Unknown Abt. 1712 in Prb King & Queen Co, VA1016.

      3521. Sarah Unknown1016, born Abt. 16951016; died Aft. 17351016.

Notes for Edmund Taylor I:
Chronology
1690 Born in New Kent Co VA
1691-1712 King & Queen Co VA
1719-1726 King William Co VA

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Edmund Taylor was probably born in 1690 in New Kent County VA when his father owned land there. However, the family moved to King & Queen County in 1691. His father died in 1698 when Edmund was about 8 years old. His mother married again within a few years, so Edmund was raised in his step-father's household in King & Queen County. Edmund grew up with older half-sibliings, full brothers and sisters, and younger half-siblings.

About 1712 at age 22, Edmund married Sarah. Her surname is often given as Brooking, and that she was a daughter of William Brooking and Susannah Upshaw.

During the War of 1812, Edmund Taylor served as a private in Capt. Thomas Faulkner's Company. (Fleet, Vol 15, 387-388) Taylor was paid $25.60 for his service.

Several sources state that Edmund was a member of Gov. Spotswood's expedition over the mountains in 1716.

Some time before Nov 1719, Edmund settled in St. John's Parish in adjacent King William County. To this researcher, this is additional proof that his father died in King & Queen County. Edmund remained in this lower county while his brothers ventured northwest.

On April 10 1719, Edmund made a gift deed of 230 acres to Leonard Tarrant of St. Anne's Parish. [source?]

In Aug 1719, Edmund Taylor bought 100 acres in Southfarnham Parish, Essex County from his brother-in-law Edward Eastham of St. Stephen's Parish, King & Queen Co for £15. This deed stated that this land was "part of a patent of 744 acres granted in 1687 to James Taylor deceased." [source?]

A few months later, in Sep/Nov 1719, Edmund "of St. John's Parish, King William County, Gent," sold 500 acres in Southfarnham Parish, Essex County, to Henry Reeves for £120. (Dorman, 14; Essex Co DB) The deed stated that "400 acres being part of a patent of 744 acres granted to James Taylor, Gent. deceased, father to the said Edmund Oct 2[1] 1687 and by the said James Taylor's last will given to the said Edmund, ... and the other 100 acres being part of the same patent bought of Edward Eastham Aug 26 1719, on a branch on the north side of Gregory's Swamp, ..." On Nov 19, Sarah Taylor, wife of Edmund, relinquished her dower.

By Feb 1720, Edmund obtained 4000 acres in St. John's Parish in King William County VA. His land is mentioned as adjoining John Waller and Mary Waller (separate tracts) on the south side of the Mattaponi River. (Nugent, Vol 3, 226) Edmund's actual patent was not recorded.

Edmund died before June 30 1726 when "John Taylor and James Taylor, sons of Edmund Taylor deceased" received a patent on 800 acres of new land in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co "on both sides of Arnold's Run, below East North East [Creek], on the north side of the North Anna River adjoining Capt. Christopher Smith's line. (Nugent, Vol 3, 311; Patent Bk 12, 494) These two sons would have been young and underage.

Edmund's death at age 36 would have left Sarah with all underage children to raise. What happened to her? What is the proof of the other children's names? What happened to the 4000 acres that Edmund owned in King William County?

Brewer stated that Edmund had two sons named James, born only a few years apart, who both lived to adulthood and married. (Brewer, 211) This is unsubstantiated and highly unlikely.

References
Casey, Albert E. Southern Taylor Families 1607-1830, 1958.
Dorman, John F. Essex County VA Records 1717-1722.
Nugent, Nell. Cavaliers and Pioneers.
Essex County VA Records.
Essex Co Book 1718-1721, p 142-147.
Brewer, Mary. From Log Cabins to the White House. p 196, 210-214. (errors, unreliable)

Researched and written by Ann Blomquist. 11/2003
This narrative is copyrighted material and may not be posted or published except by the author.
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More About Edmund Taylor and Sarah Unknown:
Marriage: Abt. 1712, Prb King & Queen Co, VA1016
     
Children of Edmund Taylor and Sarah Unknown are:
  i.   James Taylor1016, born Abt. 1713 in VA, USA1016; died 1798 in Pittsylvania Co, VA1016; married Martisha Major Abt. 1734 in Prob Spotsylvania, VA1016; born Abt. 17151016; died Unknown.
  More About James Taylor and Martisha Major:
Marriage: Abt. 1734, Prob Spotsylvania, VA1016

  ii.   Frances Taylor1016, born Abt. 1715 in VA, USA1016; died Unknown; married William Stone Abt. 1732 in VA, USA1016; died Unknown.
  More About William Stone and Frances Taylor:
Marriage: Abt. 1732, VA, USA1016

  iii.   John Taylor1016, born Abt. 1717 in VA, USA1016; died 17631016
  Notes for John Taylor:
John Taylor and James Taylor received a patent on 800 acres of new land in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co "on both sides of Arnold's Run, below East North East [Creek], on the north side of the North Anna Rivers adjoining Capt. Christopher Smith's line. (Nugent, Vol 3, 311; Patent Bk 12, 494) John Taylor would have only been age 7 at the time.
~Compiled and Posted by Ann Blomquist
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  iv.   Jeremiah Taylor1016, born Abt. 1719 in VA, USA1016; died Unknown.
  1760 v.   Edmund Taylor II, born Abt. 1721 in King William Co, VA; died Unknown; married Elizabeth Temple Abt. 1749 in VA, USA.
  vi.   William Taylor1016, born Abt. 1723 in King William Co, VA1016; died Unknown; married Sarah Major; born 18 Dec 17401016; died Unknown.
  vii.   Richard Taylor1016, born Abt. 1725 in King William Co, VA1016; died 1779 in Orange Co, VA; married Sarah Chapman Abt. 1755 in Prob VA, USA1016; born Abt. 17381016; died Bef. 1779 in VA, USA1016.
  Notes for Richard Taylor:
Richard Taylor died in 1779 about age 44.

Abstract of will, dated May 24 1779, proven July 22 1779: the lands I have to be equally divided betwixt my 2 sons Chapman and Richard Taylor, reserve the manor plantation as a home for my daughters whilst single; to my two daughters Sarah and Mary Taylor, £30 cash to each; remainder of estate equally divided between my 4 mentioned children. Witnesses: Jonathan Cowhear, Sarah Cowherd, Ann Lewis, Edward Lewis. (Casey, 132)

References
Casey, Albert E. Southern Taylor Families 1607-1830, 1958.
Brewer, Mary T. From Log Cabins to the White House. p 231-232.
~ Posted by Ann Blomquist
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  More About Richard Taylor and Sarah Chapman:
Marriage: Abt. 1755, Prob VA, USA1016



      3664. James McElroy1017, born 1707 in County Down, Ireland; died Oct 1772 in Prince Edward Co, VA. He married 3665. Sarah McCune 08 May 1729 in County Down, Ireland1017.

      3665. Sarah McCune1017, born Abt. 1708 in Scotland; died Unknown.

Notes for James McElroy:
James and Sarah sailed from Belfast on the ship "George & Anne", & arrived in America about 1729, bringing son, John with them. They first landed in Philadelphia and lived successfully in Bucks Co., Cumberland Co., Pa. and then, Campbell Co., Va.

James and all 5 of his sons fought in the French & Indian, and Revolutionary War.

Ref.: McElroy Newsletters, Vol. 1 & 2, 1976-1977. Located in the S.A. Library, Mar. 1993.

PRINCE EDWARD CO., VA. WILLS, 1754-1776; R975.5 PRINCE
Copyright [c] 1991 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369- Miami Beach Fl.
33140-1369:

Pg. 130- Will. I, James McElroy of Prince Edward Co., calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life To my wife - the plantation whereon I now live, for the maintenance during her life.

To my sons Archable McIroy, John Mclroy, Hugh Mclroy, Samuel McLroy, and my daughters Mary McElroy, and Elizabeth McIroy - 1 shilling sterling.

To my son James McIroy - 1 Negro wench named Luce. Also my land whereon I now live, and my whole estate, after my wife's death.

There is to be no appraisement of my estate.
Executors: my wife and my son James McIroy.
Signed Mar 15, 1770 - James McIroy. Wit - James Thackston, Samuel Johson.

Pg. 131. Inventory of the estate of James McIroy Dr. deceased, taken Oct 19, 1772. Items mentioned include: 169 acres, 12 cattle, 2 feather beds, 6 chairs, 4 suits of clothes, 5 cash. Signed - James McIroy Jr, Exe. Recorded at Nov Court, 1772.
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More About James McElroy and Sarah McCune:
Marriage: 08 May 1729, County Down, Ireland1017
     
Children of James McElroy and Sarah McCune are:
  1832 i.   Archibald McElroy, born 1730 in Bucks Co, PA; died 07 Oct 1780 in TN, USA; married (1) Ann Aston 07 Aug 1756 in Prince Edward Co, VA; married (2) Agnes Thompson Abt. 1778.
  ii.   John McElroy, born 1729 in County Down, Ireland; died Unknown; married JoAnna Irvine Bet. 1747 - 1784; born Bet. 1727 - 1763; died Unknown.
  Notes for John McElroy:
John came to America with his parents, apparently just after being born. They sailed from Belfast, Ireland, 1729, on the ship, "George & Ann", landing in Philadelphia, PA. They settled in Bucks Co., Pa.
John married Johannah Irvine before leaving Pa. for Virginia. They later left Va. for S.C.
John fought in the French / Indian and Revolutionary Wars with his father, James, & his four brothers,: Archibald, Hugh, James & Samuel-
~ Bucks County, PA History

  More About John McElroy:
Immigration: 1729, From Belfast, Ireland on the ship "George and Ann", landing in Philadelphia, PA

  More About John McElroy and JoAnna Irvine:
Marriage: Bet. 1747 - 1784



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