Eddins, Buckner, Parrott, Early, Brown & Allies of Virginia:Information about William Early
William Early (b. 20 Oct 1773, d. 25 Aug 1839)
Notes for William Early:
William Early married in 1804 Catherine, daughter of Captain Angus Rucker and his wife, Jane Allen (m. 1762) granddaughter of Ephraim and Margaret Morgan-Rucker, of Madison county, Va. Capt.
Angus Rucker was a soldier in the war for Independence. On Sept. 9, 1781, he was stationed in Amherst County, Va., from which point he Wrote Col. Davies that his "instructions in regard to collecting supplies and establishing a magazine at Lynch's ferry have been received." However, he recommends "Stovall's ferry, 15 miles below, as a more fitting place, on account of less danger from high water: flour and corn abundant but unless the people are assured of payment, these articles cannot be procured. Bacon is scarce for want of salt."
In 1815 Capt. Rucker made over his title to 1,000 acres of Military land (received for service as an officer of the Va. State Line during the Revolution Aug. 11,1784, warrant No.98) to Philip Slaughter, with the proviso that "whereas the said land is located in what is called the Indian Territory and no survey can be made or patent issued for same until the Indian title shall be purchased, it is clearly understood that said Rucker only sells and transfers his interest, and neither he nor his heirs are to be held responsible for any loss or damage, in case said land shall never be obtained."
William Early resided in Madison County: his will, Written in 1839 and recorded the same year, provided for an equal distribution among his children of the money due him, his wife to be given all the rest of his estate, real and personal, during her life, which at her death was to be divided between his four children: his wife and son Joseph A. Early to be the excrs.
More About William Early and Catherine Rucker:
Marriage: 02 Feb 1804, Madison County, VA.
Children of William Early and Catherine Rucker are:
- +Jane Rucker Early, d. date unknown.
- Joseph A. Early, d. date unknown.
- Howard Early, d. date unknown.
- +Elizabeth S. Early, b. 1812, Albemarle County, Va.638, d. 1866639.