The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Womack Family (Volumes of Bound Records) Bartholomew Roberts , aged abt. 40 years or thereabouts, Deposeth: That July last yor Deponent being at Burmudo Hundred there being a horse race run between Mr. Abraham Womock & Mr. Richard Ligon , Capt. Thos. Chamberlaine being at ye end of ye race he asked whether both horses were ready to run young Thos. Cocke saying yes and that Abraham Childers being ordered to start ye horses, he bid them goe Thos. Cockes horse went about 4 or 5 horses length from ye starting place, run out of ye way & Thos. Cocke rained him in cryed it was not a faire start & Capt. Thos. Chamberlaine calling ye other young man backe, Joseph Tanner made answer ye start is faire, onely our horses runt out of the way and further yor Deponent saith not. 8 bris 1678 . Ibid. p. 65.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Womack Family  (Volumes of Bound Records) Abraham Childers , aged 23 years or thereabouts, deposeth: That he was appointed by both parties concerned to start the horses & that to the best of his knowledge the start was fair. 2 Xbris 1678 . Ibid. p. 65.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Codicil. Be it known unto all men by these presents that whereas I John Pleasants of Curles , in the County of Henrico, Plantr , having made and declared my last will and Testament in writing bearing Date the 27th day of 7br 1690 wch said will being also upon the records in Henrico County and whereas since ye making of my said Will some of the Lands then given my sonn Joseph Pleasants at Tuckahoe Creek being lost for want of seating and one hundred acres of Land called Caulsens being also given unto my sonn Joseph Pleasants but since sold to Giles Webb , and the Land given my daughter Eliza. Pleasants (vizt) that bought of Abraham Childers being abought seventy acres Joyning upon Curles Swamp as also that given her bought of Henry Rowen &c containing about four hundred acres wch two tracts of Lands being now in her & her husbands James Cocke possession (as being since maryed & conveyment to them by writing under my hand & seal since the making of my sd will as also other things given her in my sd will ye greater part also she hath all ready had ye remainder given her my will & mind is she should have with-six month after my decease, Now Kno yer as aforesd that I the said John Pleasants do by this present Coddicill confirme and rattifie the remainder of my sd last will and Testament in wch it is my reall intent and true meaning that my Dear and loving wife Jane Pleasants whom I have made my hole and sole Executrix of my sd will should have the Land I now live upon and Orchard? (Puhard) except what she thinks fitt to lett her son John have to live upon and to make use of as also all the whole profitts of Both the mills and the rents yearly and other profitts of all other my said Lands Except what my two Sonns John and Joseph Pleasants shall live upon during her Naturall Life as well those all ready in my sd will mentioned as those hereafter given unto my sd two Sonns and Grandson Thomas Pleasants and I doe hereby give grant confirm and bequeath the same to her during her Naturall life as aforesd.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Records John Woodson of Henrico Co. to Philomon Childres , of same Co. Bill of 1200 lbs. Tob. & casq. 500 lbs. Tob. & 1 steer of 7 yrs. old. Recd. pr. Edwd. Horner for his own use pr. order of me the sd. John Woodson , conveys 250 acres in afsd. Co. on S. side of Chickahominy Swamp . beg. at lower corner of Benj. Hatcher 's. John Woodson, Jr. by virtue of a Power of Atty. from Judith , the wife of John Woodson (party to these Present) relinquishes her dower. June 2, 1690 . Recd. 2, June, 1690 . Ibid. p. 129.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Records "Power of Atty. from Judith Woodson to cozen John Woodson Jr. , to relinquish my dower right in 300 acres sold by my husband John Woodson to Samll. Knibb & Jerimiah Brown : & also in 250 acres sold to Philemon Childers . Dated June 4, 1690 . Recd. June 2, 1690 . Ibid. p. 131.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Patents Mr. John Pleasants , Patent 2625 acres in the County of Henrico and Parish of Varina , on the north side of James River , adjoining Four Mill Creek , White Oak Swamp , Edward Matthews , Philemon Childers , Robert Woodson , Richard Ferris and Deep Run . For importing 53 persons whose names appear in patent. John Belson and several Frenchmen among these headrights. Oct. 23, 1690 . (8, p. 85.)

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Codicil. 1 April 1691 , "The Rt. honble . The Lt. Governrs . Proclamacon Prohibitting the meetings or other Assemblys of Quakers unless they conform themselves to those Rules pscribed pr Act of Parliament made in the first year of ye Reign of their p sent. Maties. was this day publish'd in Open Court (Ibid. 359) 1 Feb. 1692 , John Pleasants appears as consignee of Peter Paggen & Co., and also in October 1695 (Ibid, p. 457 1 Xber (Dec) 1696 he appears as Mr. John Pleasants, Senior . (Ibid. 126) In 1697 there were several conveyances for land to John Pleasants in Henrico Co. (Ibid. 142, 170, 175) and als several conveyances made by him. 1 Feb. 1697 , as John Pleasants, Senior he still appears as consignee of Peter Paggen & Co. (Ibid. 173). 29 Jan. 1688 Edward Mathews of Henrico Co. conveyed to John Pleasants , 300 acres on S. side Four Mile Creek (Henrico Records, 1688-97 , p. 44), Sept. 1691 . Abraham Childers conveys to John Pleasants , 12 acres on S. side Four Mile Creek for 750 lbs tobacco and cask (Ibid. 238), 16 May 1692 , John Pleasants deed of Gift to Elizabeth Cocke (daughter of said John Pleasants and Jane , his wife, formerly relict and executrix of Samuel Tucker , decd) wife of James Cocke (son of Thomas Cocke, senr. , of Henrico Co. ) to the said James Cocke and Elizabeth , his wife, 70 acres on Curles Swamp, Henrico Co. purchased of Abra ; Childers , also plantation or dividend of land purchased by said John Pleasants of Henry Rowen and Robert Woodson, Senr. Said Lands to said James and Elizabeth during their lives or the life of the longest liver, then to eldest son or eldest daughter of said James and Elizabeth ; but if their marriage should fail of issue then to eldest son or daughter of said Elizabeth ; but if said Elizabeth should die without issue then after the death of said James the land to return to John Pleasants the donor etc. (Ibid. 297) 1 Aug. 1692 . Henry Wyatt , of New Kent and Alice his wife to John Pleasants , for œ11 currency 2121 acres below Cattail Branch , part of tract taken up by said Wyatt , called Pequenocky, in Varina Parish, Henrico Co. on N. side of James River , and joing Bartholomew Burrows land (Ibid. 323

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Mosby Family Henrico County Records Edward Moseby , James Baugh , Abra. Childres , and Richd. Parker ordered to appear at the house of Capt. Francis Epes upon Saturday next by twelve of the clock to take ye oaths then and there to be administered to them by virtue of his Excellancy's Commission; and also to subscribe the test and association. Oct. 10, 1699 . Vol. 1682. 1701, p. 243.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Head Rights, Patents and Grants Mr. Robert Woodson, Sr. , Mr. John Woodson, Sr. , William Lewis , Thomas Charles , Patent 470 acres in Henrico Co. , Varina Parish, North side of James River adj. Philomon Childers , Richard fferris , and Solomon Knibb . Oct. 21, 1687 . (7, p. 602.)

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Records John Woodson, Jr. , Will of; proved by the oaths of Mathew Reasons & Charles Evans who declared that they saw the decd. John Woodson sign & seal & ack. the will now produced, and that he was in perfect sence & judgment of minde to ye best of their knowledge Also Nathal. Jordan & Ed. Heco (Hew) two other wits. doe declare in the presence of Almighty God that they saw the sd. decd. sign &c. ye will now produced. &c. Upon motion of John Woodson, Sr. , & John Pleasants Exors. of John Woodson, Jr. , decd. Probate is granted them provided they give security. Mr. Allanson Clerk & Shillimon Childres, Sr. doe with ye exors. enter into recognizance. £500 sterl. May 1, 1700 . Ibid. p. 263.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Crenshaw Family Virginia Land Office Richard Ferris the elder, is admitted guardian to Richard Moore . Robert Childers , security. March 1711 . O. B. 1710-14 , p. -.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Records "The several claims of Tarlton Woodson , Charles Povey , John Woodson , Edward Enroughty , William Savage , Edward Clerke , John Felps , Philemon Childers , Wm. Hobson , Wm. Porter , Joseph Woodson , Wm. Ogal , John Robinson , Thomas Mathews , Philip Thomas , Ephraim Garthwright , John Darnner , Thomas Conaway , William Ferris , Joseph Pleasants , Joseph Woodson , and Nicholas Hutchins for work done at the Battery at James Town were presented to this Court and ordered to be certified to the next Assembly for allowance. Crt. held Oct. 1711 . Ibid. p. 107.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Records Tarlton Woodson , of Par. & Co. of Henrico to Benj. Woodson , the elder, of same Parish & Co. In consideration of 5000 lbs. tobo. pd. to his father John Woodson , decd. late of this Co. Convey to sd. Benjamin one dividend or parcell of land in Par. & Co. afsd. on S. side of Chickahominy Swamp , bounded on the sd. Swamp between the land which formerly belonged to William Randolph , decd. & the land of Philemon Childers : adj. Burton 's Land & Thoms. Williamson 's line & the line of Richard Woodson ; It being part of a patent granted to John Woodson , decd. being all the residue of land not heretofore sold out of the sd. patent containing by estimation 500 acres. Jan. 7, 1716 . Recd. Jan. 7, 1716 . Ibid. 1714-1718 , p. 133.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Original Papers Tarleton Woodson , of Par. & Co. of Henrico , to Benj. Woodson , the Elder of same Par. & Co. For 5000 lbs. of Tobacco in hand paid unto his father John Woodson late of this Co. decd." 500 acres, being a dividend of land in afsd. Co., on s. side of Chickahominy Swamp bounded by sd. Swamp; land formerly belonging to Wm. Randolph , decd., land of Philomon Childers , Burton 's land, Thos. Williamson 's lower line line of Richard Woodson ; being part of a patent granted to John Woodson , decd. being residue & remaining of land not heretofore sold out. Jany. 17, 1716 . Recd. Jany. 7, 1716 . (Old Deeds & Wills.)

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Crenshaw Family Virginia Land Office Richard Ferris & Wm. Porter acknowledge a deed dated Octr. 3 , to Robert Childers . Oct. 1720 . Ibid. p. 48.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Mosby Family Henrico County Records Richard Moseby, Admr . of Richard Scruggs , decd. Pltf. vs Elizabeth Hill , Deft. Action of case 500 lbs. tobo. & cask & 74 Lbs. Tobo. Judgment for Pltf. against the Deft. and John Webb, Senr. Richard Trueman & Robert Childres , her securities. May Court 1723 . Ibid, p. 254.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Mosby Family Henrico County Records Richard Moseby , & Philip Childres evidence that Wm. Ligon suffered his negro to fish with a saine on the Sabbath day he being a spectator at the same time and ordering his son to fetch twine from home to mend the saine. May Court 1724 . Ibid, p. 339.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Inventory of John Pleasants. Joseph Pleasants , Will of: Joseph Pleasants , 9 Sept. 1725 ; 7 Feb. 1725 . Son Joseph Pleasants , land and plantation wheroen Richd. Baze now lives known by name of Pickanockey , beginning at mouth of Horse Swamp thence up said swamp to a large branch of same, parting that plantation and the one which Richard Baze 's wife now lives at, thence up said branch until it meets Obediah Smith 's line thence along said line to head, including in said bounds the 100 acres formerly Thomas Robinsons , the whole tract containing by estimate 300 acres. Son John Pleasants , land and plantation whereon William Ferris formerly lived above Horse Swamp ; also land below Horse Swamp from the great Branch bounding my son Joseph up the said Swamp and Obediah Smith 's line to head of my land, including plantation whereon Richard Baze 's wife lives; containing (both tracts) 150 acres by estimation. Son Richard Pleasants , land joining upper side Buffalo Branch , by estimation 300 acres. Son Thomas Pleasants , plantation purchased by me of John Watson on or near a branch of Tuckahoe and on head of a branch called Longand Hongrey , by estimation 200 acres. Son Robert Pleasants , 200 acres on Four Mile Creek , beginning at Wm. Frogmorton's corner thence such a breadth on said William's line up the said creek as will contain 200 acres including plantation whereon Benj. Childers lives. Should my son Joseph or his heirs at any time disturb my son Robert in his possession of said land, the bequest of land at Pickanockey made to said Joseph to be void, and said land "remaine to my son Robert and his heirs forever. Son Joseph , a negro man Jack , goods and chattells, cattle, mare and horse. Daughter Jeane , negro girl, goods and chattells, cattle, mare. Daughter Martha , negro girl, goods and chattells, cattle, horse. Son John , negro girl, goods and chattells, cattle, mare. Son Richard , negro boy, goods and chattells, cattle, mare. Son Thomas , negro boy, goods and chattells, cattle, mare. Son Robert , negro boy, goods and chattells, cattle, mare. Wife Martha Pleasants , during her life, use and produce of real and personal estate, manor plantation without the impeachment of waste. If wife should marry again estate to be valued, appraised, 2/3 thereof equally divided among my sons children, other 1/3 to wife and her heirs forever. Should wife not marry use and produce of estate during her natural life in consideration of her bringing up my children in their minority and paying my just debts which I desire may be paid without charge of lawsuits, creditors proving their debts before two justices of the peace. My children to remain with their mother during her widowhood until there may be seen lawful cause to choose a guardian, otherwise to remain with their mother until they arrive to lawful years. Wife Martha Pleasants , whole and sole executrix. Wife to have advice of friend Colonel Randolph "whom I beg the favor of to advise her." Witnesses-Thomas Pleasants , John Pleasants , Edward Bennett , John Cooke, Jr. , Eliza Morris . The will proved by solemn affirmation of John Pleasants and Edward Bennett , Quakers, witnesses thereto and ordered recorded. (Henrico Records. Original Papers, Bundle No. 4 also, Records 1725-37 , p. 3 et seq).

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Scott Family Henrico County Records Jean Scott from John Whitloe £10: curr. 105 acres in Henrico Co. on East side of two mile Creek near the head thereof. adjoining Henry Pew , John Woodson , Childers , &c. containing all sd. Whitloe 's land on West side of Myry Branch. May 22, 1730/ . Mary wife of sd. John Whitloe relinquishes her dower right. Ibid. p. 286.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Will of Susannah Ware , of Henrico County . Dated, 8 February 1734 /5 Proved, 5 May 1735 . Witnesses, Mary Childers , Susannah Woodcock , George Rayborn , Will: Perkins: Daughter, Elizbth . Burton , 1 chist of drawers. Daughter, May Levins , feather bed with a spotted worsted rugg, with bedstead and other furniture, it being the bed whereon I lay. Daughter, Martha Ridgway , 9 Ewrs & 1 ram to be pd. in October ; 1 red cow & calf; my bed above stares with a green rug & 1 pr. of sheets also £21 currt; to be pd. in Octr. 1737 , and a small brass Kettle, abt. 15 gallons. Daughter, Jane Childers , the feather bed and furniture that is Lay covering, sheets & Bedstead wch stands in the great room. Daughter, Mary Levens one Indian Wench named Jane . To Ware Rockitt , a black & white heifer abt. 2 years old. To Francis Rockett , a brown heifer abt 2 years old. Daughter, Jane Childers , 1 red heifer & a pyed heifer. To Ware Rocket , a large copper kettle which his mother Ann Coverly hath in her possession. To Jacob Oglesby , an Indian Fellow named Roger and one horse called Cydder & one Bridle & Sadle. To my grandaughter Elizbth . Coraby Oglesby , an Indian girl named Sarah when she comes of age or is married, except the two first children this Indian shall bring which I give unto Alice and Mourning Oglesby but her mother to have the use of the said Sarah . Daughter Susannah Allen , four ewrs and lambs. To Richard Levens , an Indian fellow named Will , & one apprintice boy named Francis West . also the rest and residue of my estate paying first all my just debts; & he is appointed whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament. Ibid. p. 479.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Scott Family Henrico County Records Anne (or Ann) Scott , of Henrico Co. to her son Benjamin Scott . "One certain tract &c. of land in Henrico Co. it being the lower half of one hundred acres purchased by me sd. Anne Scott of John Price , the other half I have granted to my son John Scott " adj. land of John Scott , Abraham Childers and Jane Scott . Augt. 4, 1735 . Ibid. p. 501.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Povall Family Order Book John Povall and Richard Royall now Inspectors at Turkey Island ware-house, Charles Floyd and Abraham Childers to suceed them. Sept. 3, 1739 . Ibid. p. 88.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants son and heir of Thos. Pleasants , decd. deeds to James Woodfin for 37:10: 500 acres in Henrico Co. , bounded by the land of Thomas Matthews , Benj. Childers , Col. Richd. Randolph the eastern run of Four Mile Creek , down sd. run to the mouth of the great Branch, up sd. Branch to John Pleasants thence along Daniel's Path sold by Edw. Goode to sd. Woodfin , to the sd. eastern run, thence to Jos. Pleasants and to beginning. Recorded. 1st Monday in April, 1745 . and Mary , mother of sd. Pleasants and Elizabeth his wife relinquished their rights of dower in sd. land. Dated: April 1, 1745 . Ibid. p. 19.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records July 7, 1746 . Charles Winfree of St. Peter's Parrish in New Kent County deeds to Julius Allen of Varina, Henrico Co. for £36, 150 acres in Henrico on the south side of "Chickahomony Swamp ," 100 acres of it being the land Newell Burton sold to Richard Allen decd., the other 50 being the land purchased by sd. Charles from Robert Childress and is all the land possessed by sd. Charles in Henrico . Recorded-First Monday in July, 1746 . Richard Littlepage , Daniel Parke Custis , and John Darracott, Gent. are appointed to examine privily Jane , wife of sd. Charles Winfree as to her relinquishing her right of dower in sd. land. upon such examination, she does so-which is recorded. Deed Book, 1774-48 , p. 189.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Scott Family Henrico County Records Jane Scott of Henrico Co. deeds to John Pleasants Jr. for £6:8:2: 100 acres in Henrico Co. on north side of James River on the head of the round about swamp and bounded on the east by the land of Abraham Childers , on south by Hays Whitloe , on the west by Wm. Finney , and on north by Benj. Scott and Henry Whitloe . April 10, 1747 . Ibid. p. 331.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Randolph Family Order Books Richard Randolph of Curles, Henrico Co. will of. dated Nov. 18, 1747 . To wife Jane , during life (in lieu of dower) use of Curles plantation, and 33 slaves, stocks of cattle, sheep, hogs, horses and mares belonging to Curles, coach, chase, harness, all plate and furniture at Curles house trusting to her prudence and justice in dividing the same amongst my four sons Richard , Brett , Ryland and John Randolph . In case wife should not be able to raise sufficient provisions for support of family which she shall keep at Curls , then to be supplied from other plantations. To daughter Jane £600 sterling, to be paid at age of 21 years or day of marriage & 2 negroes. To daughter Elizabeth , £600: sterling, at age of 21 or day of marriage & 2 negroes. To three daughters Mary , Jane and Elizabeth , to the former £335 sterl. The two latter £400: sterl. each to make up their fortunes of £1000: sterl. apiece; to be paid out of profits of estate after deducting charge of educating my children. Should profits of estate not be sufficient to pay these legacies then all profits of estate (deducting expense of educating and maintaining children) shall be equally divided amongst said 3 daughters as the profits shall arise until my 3 sons Brett , Ryland and John respectively attain lawful age, at which time they are to take such part of estate hereinafter devised them being accountable for any part of profits. Should profits exceed legacies residue to be equally divided between four sons Richard , Brett , Ryland and John . To son Brett (at lawful age) lands at Warwick, Henrico Co. Fighting Creek , Goochland Co. , Mountain Creek , Amelia Co. ; with stocks on said plantations. To son Ryland (at lawful age) lands in fork of Appomattox in Goochland and Amelia Cos. , at Bush River , Amelia Co. , Falling Creek , Amelia Co. , also stocks thereon. To son John (at lawful age) lands on both sides Staunton or Roanoke River , Lunenburg Co. , with stocks thereon. To son Richard , 2 slaves above those he has possession of at my several plantations at Tuckahoe and Green Mountain . To wife Jane , 6 negroes during term of seven years in special trust to be employed in building and repairing houses on several plantations; then said slaves to son Richard . To Granddaughters Ann Cary and Mary Cary , a negro apiece. Residue of slaves to be equally divided between three sons Brett , Ryland and John when Brett attains age of 21 years. Directions as to how division to be made. To son Richard , after my wife's death, 12 of the slaves left her during life; residue of said slaves to be equally divided amongst 3 sons Brett , Ryland and John . Specific directions made for division of property in event of deaths of an heir or heirs. Provides for conveyance of lands for which he has surveys, etc. Should controversies arise over bequests Peyton Randolph, Esq. , Peter Randolph , William Stith , Clerk and Richard Bland , to settle same. Executors, wife Jane , son Richard Randolph , Col. Peter Randolph , Col. Richard Bland , Mr. Archibald Cary , and said executors, together with Peyton Randolph, Esq. , and William Stith , Clerk, guardian to my children-No security to be demanded of them; no appraisement to be made. Witnesses-Richard Wilkinson , Richard Hooper , Stephen Childers . Probated, 1 Monday in June 1749 . Ibid. p. 112.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Jordan Family Virginia Land Office Mathew Jordan , Patent 200 acres in Albemarle Co. , adjoining the north side of Fluvanna River and running up the river to the mouth of Rock house Branch , also adjoining John Childers and the said Mathew Jordan . Aug. 20, 1748 . (26, p. 696.)

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Jordan Family Order Books Robert Jordan deeds to Joseph Childers for 25: 285 acres in Henrico, in the fork of the White Oak Swamp -bounded as per pattent granted to the sd. Robert Jordan dated Dec. 1, 1748 . Dec. 30, 1749 . D. W. &c. 1748-50 , p. 134.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records May 7, 1750 . Joseph Childress deeds to Julius Allen for £23, 40 acres in Henrico on the south side of Chickahominy River on Robins Spring branch, Bull's branch and on the dividing line between the said Childress and Allen , being a part of the tract that said Childress purchased from Robert Childress , son of Robert Childers , decd. Recorded-First Monday in July, 1750 . Deeds, Wills, &c., 1750-67 , p. 21.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records May 7, 1750 . Miles Gathright deeds to Julius Allen for £3, 1 ½ acres on the south side of Chickahominy River near Fool's branch adjoining the parcel Allen was sold by Childers . Recorded-First Monday in July, 1750 . Ibid. p. 22.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Nov. 6, 1752 . Samuel Gathright Jr. deeds to Julius Allin for £34, 125 acres in Henrico near Chickahominy Swamp adjoining the lands of Joseph Childers and Miles Gathright , being the land purchased of William Matthews . Recorded-November Court, 1752 . Ibid. p. 184.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Francis Redford deeds to Robert Pleasants for œ107:10:225 acres in Henrico at the Gravely Hills being the same tract given him by his father John Redford decd. by deed recorded in Henrico Court, and bounded by "the said Robert Pleasants Kingsland Road" to the run called the Little Round, by John Bollings and Abraham Childer's land. Jan. 30, 1754 . Ibid. p. 294.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Randolph Family Order Books Richard Randolph from James Cocke deed for £190: 150 acres called Curles being in the parish and County of Henrico on the north side of James River "which was formerly the inheritance of William Harris and was by him sold and conveyed to Abraham Childers and by the (said) Abraham Childers was sold and conveyed to John Pleasants the said James Cocke 's grandfather." Ibid. p. 387.  abt 1755

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Randolph Family Order Books Col. Richard Randolph of Henrico Co. deeds to Miles Garthright for £85: 433 acres in Henrico on Chickahominey River on the south adjoining the land of Julia Allen on the said River and Joseph Childers and William Garthright this tract being left the said Richard by his father Col. Richard Randolph , decd. Dec. 2, 1754 . Ibid. p. 369.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Robert Scott of Henrico deeds to John Pleasants and Robert Pleasants , his son for securing the payment of 15:9:6: which the said Scott owes the said John and Robert Pleasants before June 19 , next ensuing, 100 acres in Henrico whereon the said Scott now dwells bounded on the East by Abraham Childers , on the west by Hayse Whitlows , and on the north by John Frazins and David Gills . June 19, 1756 . Ibid. p. 461.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Abraham Childers and Henry Childers deed to John Pleasants and Robert , his son, Merchants, for better securing a debt of 100-to the said Pleasants to be paid before Aug. 27, 1763 50 acres in Henrico in the place called the Roundabout Swamp bounded by the lands of Henry Sharp , Milner Redford and the said John Pleasants and is the plantation whereon the said Abraham and Henry Childers now dwell-also 77 acres near the Gravely Hill patented by the said Abraham Childers , bounded by the lands of Joseph Woodson , Francis Redford , Robert Scott and the said Robert Pleasants . Aug. 27, 1756 . Ibid. p. 488.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Marriage Bonds Charity Woodson , Widow; to John Burch ; Benjamin Childry , security. Bond dated Aug. 28, 1756 .

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Joseph Childers deeds to John Pleasants & son, merchants for 37:4: 160 acres in Henrico whereon he now dwells. Nov. 30, 1756 . Ibid. p. 491.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Philemon Childers, Sr. deeds to John Pleasants & son, Merchants for œ11: 100 acres in Henrico being one-half of the land which the said Childers bought of Thomas Bates adjoining the land of Capt. John Williamson . Aug. 1, 1756 . Ibid. p. 536.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John and Robert Pleasants , deed from Abraham & Henry Childers , proved by witnesses' oaths and recorded. Mar. 7, 1757 . Ibid. p. 123.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants . deed from Joseph Childers to John Pleasants & son. Recorded Apr. 4, 1757 . Ibid. p. 128.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Woodson Family Head Rights, Patents and Grants John Woodson , Patent, 250 acres in Cumberland Co. , on Burton's Brook , adj. Francis Allen , George Freeman , Philemon Childers , Nathaniel Ford . April 19, 1757 . (33, p. 353.)

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Benjamin Childers, Sr. deeds to John and Robert Pleasants for 40: 100 acres in Henrico whereon the said Childers now dwells bounded by the lands of James Woodfin , Thomas Mathews and William Taylor -also 7 head of cattle, 3 feather beds and furniture to secure the said sum of 40: with interest to be paid by July 30, 1761 . Aug. 15, 1757 . Ibid. p. 526

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Randolph Family Henrico County Records (Packages of Orginal Papers) Col. Richard Randolph of Henrico Co. to Miles Gathright , of same county. £85 curr.: 433 a. in Henrico Co. on Chickahominy River , on the S. side; joining lands of Julius Allen , Joseph Childers and Wm. Gathright ; being the parcel of land that was left him by his father Col. Richrd. Randolph , Decd. 2 Dec. 1757 .

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants & son deed from Philimon Childers , proved by Nathl. Bacon et als. witnesses and Recorded. Dec. 5, 1757 . Ibid. p. 218.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John and Robert Pleasants , a deed of mortgage from Benj. Childers is proved by the solemn affirmation of Thos. Pleasants & Thos. Storrs (being Quakers) and is recorded. Mar. 6, 1758 . Ibid. p. 234.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Stephen Childers ordered to pay Isham Allin 225 lbs. of tobacco as witness for him against Mealer . Aug. 6, 1759 . Ibid. p. 358.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Jan. 4, 1759 . Hutchens Burton, senr. of Henrico deeds to Royal Richard Allen of Middlesex for £23, 100 acres in Henrico on the north side of James River adjoining the land of John Watson , Thos. Jackson , being a tract which formerly belonged to John Childers "being on the Ufaum Brook ." Recorded-February 4, 1760 . Ibid. p. 606.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants Jr. , deeds to William Fraysor , both of Henrico , for œ16:10: 90 acres in Henrico on the branches of the Roundabout Swamp bounded by the lands of Wm. Childers on the east, Hays Whitlow on the south, Col. Wm. Randolph on the west and David Breeding and Betty Scott on the north (being the tract which the said Pleasants purchased of Mark Clark by deed dated May 17, 1759 ). April 23, 1760 . Ibid. p. 625.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants and son, Merchants , deed to Matthew Herbert for œ13:13: 100 acres in Henrico , being 1/2 of the land P. Childers bought of Thos. Bates and conveyed to said Pleasants by deed dated Aug. 1-1756 , next the lands of Capt. Jno. Williamson . Sept. 7, 1761 . Ibid. p. 697.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Jordan Family Albemarle County Court Record March 12, 1762 : Matthew Jordan & Abraham Childers , church Wardens of St. Anne's Par. Albemarle Co. , to Wm. Burton , of same parish & Co., 231 :10s: Glebe lands as under act pass in 1st year if His Majesty's Reign, for dividing Counties of Albemarle & Louisa & Parish of St. Anne & for other purposes therein mentioned. D. B. 3, p. 152.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Jordan Family Albemarle County Court Record Decr. 30, 1762 . Wm. Burton , of St. Anne's Par. Albemarle Co. , to Matthew Jordan & Abraham Childers , Churchwardens, of same parish & county. 231: 10s: curr. 400a. on both sides S. fork of Tortear Creek, Albemarle Co. granted by Pat. to Wm. Harris , 25 July 1741 ., to sd. churchwardens & their successors for a Glebe for sd. parish, &c. 8 Sept. 1763 . Ibid. p. 329.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants Senr. deed from Abram Childers both of Henrico -for land in consideration of a mortgage made by Abraham Childers father of the said Abram "and the said Henry Childers " dated August 7, 1756 -to the said John Pleasants and Robert Pleasants then co-partners in trade, a tract of 50 acres as security for a debt due the said Pleasants -and the said Abraham by his will devising the said 50 acres called the Roundabout to Abram and Henry Childers -the latter for life only-and as they desire to rid the land of the mortgage; now for œ150: deeds the said 50 acres adjoining the land of Henry Sharp , Milner Redford and the said Pleasants . Aug. 9, 1763 . Ibid. p. 830.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books "Whereas Abram Childers father of the said Frederick did by one certain indenture bearing date the 7th day of Aug. 1756 , mortgage unto John and Robert Pleasants besides other lands one tract of land containing by estimation 77 acres more or less lying near the Graveley hills in Henrico Co. " as security for a debt due from Abram Childers Senr. to said Pleasants and as the said Abram by will devised unto the said Frederick Childers the said 77 acres reserving part of it to a branch by Sarah Scott 's to keep the land he then lived on-and as the said Abram did not pay the said mortgage during his life and as the said Frederick is willing to sell the said land for the payment thereof, now this indenture witnesses that for and in consideration of œ20: the said Abram and Frederick Childers grant to the said Robert Pleasants the said 77 acres adjoining Joseph Woodson and the said Robert Pleasants 's land. Witnesses-Thomas Bates , Charles Woodson , Jr. Frances Scott and Nicholas Scott . Aug. 9, 1763 . Ibid. p. 839.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books A deed from Abraham & Henry Childers to John Pleasants was proved by the affirmation of Thos. Bates , a Quaker and recorded. Mar. 5, 1764 . Ibid. p. 198.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants , deed from Abraham & Henry Childers acknowledged, and recorded. Oct. 1, 1764 . Ibid. p. 361.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books Robert Pleasants , deed from Frederick Childers acknowledged and is admitted to record. Sept. 2, 1765 . Ibid. p. 520.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Jan. 27, 1764 . Julius Allen deeds to Wm. Morris -both of Henrico -for £60, 123 acres in Henrico adjoining Samuel Childress , Miles Gathright and Anthony Matthew , it being the land which the said Julius purchased of Saml. Gathright Jr. Recorded-June 4, 1764 . Ibid. p. 862.The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Oct. 26, 1765 . Samuel Childres deeds to Christian Allen for £20, 40 acres in Henrico adjoining the lands of Julius Allen , William Gathright and the said Samuel Childres near Bulls branch Swamp . Recorded-June 2, 1766 . Ibid. p. 969.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Samuel Childers acknowledges deed to Christian Allen and it is recorded. Crt. Jun. 2, 1766 . Ibid. p. 577.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Deed Books John Pleasants & son of Curles in Henrico deed to William Childers of Goochland for œ36: All that plantation tract or parcel of land aforesaid" in Henrico bounded by the land of Julius Allin , Anthony Matthews , and William Morris , the number of acres in which seems to be 160, as stated in a deed of mortgage from Joseph Childers decd. to John Pleasants & son to secure a sum of money and which was sold at auction to Wm. Childers for œ36. Mar. 7, 1768 . Vol. 1767-74 , p. 44.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Order Books John Pleasants & son, deed to Wm. Childers acknowledged & recorded. Apr. 4, 1768 . Ibid. p. 210.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records Dec. 3, 1770 . William Childers , son of Joseph Childers , decd. deeds to Julius Allen for £14-5, 28 ½ acres in Henrico on the west side of Bull's Branch and bounded by the lands of the sd. Childers , Jas. Sharp , Philip Watson , decd. and the sd. Julius Allen being that tract surveyed for Christian Allen decd. by Benj. Duval and being part of the land formerly owned by Joseph Childers , decd. and by him mortgaged to Robt. Pleasants , Merht. at Curl's . Recorded-Dec. 3, 1770 . Ibid. p. 239.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Deed Books John Pleasants , Joel Childers deeds to John , Robert and Thomas Pleasants , Merchants for 5/ and for better securing a debt of œ23:1:10: owed the sd. Pleasants "a dun colored mair five years old got by a horse of Isaac Sharp ," 6 head of cattle, 11 head of hogs, two feather beds with furniture, one trunk, one pot, a frying pan, six pewter plates and two dishes with all his goods, if the sd. Childers do not pay sd. Pleasants sd. sum of œ23:1:10: & interest on Apr. 10, 1773 . Apr. 10, 1773 . Ibid. p. 432.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Deed Books Thomas Pleasants Jr. , agrees with John Brounley for 10/ to lease him the sd. Pleasants ' plantation known as "Bailey 's" for 6 years commencing Jan. 1, 1774 , i. e., that cleared portion within the road leading from Bottom's Bridge to Woodson's Ferry except the tenements occupied by Judith Childers -to enjoy the usual privileges of a lessee; not to interfere with a colored woman Bridgett 's possession and occupation of the house which she and her family occupy at present; not to plant Indian corn more than once in three years; not to cut off any timber without sd. Pleasants permission, etc. July 9, 1773 . Ibid. p. 513.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Winston Family Order Books *James Cocke , senr. of Parish & Co. of Henrico . Will of, dated Dec. 18, 1772 ; probated Feb. 6, 1775 . Wife Sarah Cocke his whole estate during her life; son Thomas Cocke ; grand-daughter, Sarah Lewis Cocke , a negro girl Lucy after the death of testators wife. Should sd. Sarah Lewis Cocke die before coming into possession of sd. Lucy the sd Lucy to come into the possession of Ann and Susannah sisters of Sd. Sarah Lewis Cocke ; grand-daughter Ann Winston a negro girl Pinder at the death of testators wife; should sd. Ann Winston die before coming into possession of sd. Pinder , then sd. Pinder to come into possession of sd. Ann 's sister Sarah and Wm. Bobby and John Geddes Winston . Executrix, wife, Sarah Cocke , Executors Turner Southall , Samuel Price , Robert Price . Witnesses. Daniel Price , Jacob Childers , William Cocke . Prob. Feb. 6, 1775 . (Henrico Court, Original Papers; Package No. 11.)

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Allen Family Henrico County Records At a meeting of the Commissioners to restore the Henrico Records destroyed by the enemy-Held Apr. 14, 1783 . A copy of the will of Isham Allen was introduced by James Sharpe one of the executors and certified. Isham Allen of the parish and county of Henrico , "sick and weak"-Brother Littlebury Allen , one hundred acres of land adjoining Anthony Matthews 's line, provided he pay executors hereafter named Thirty pounds current money. Son, Isham Allen land I purchased of Joseph Binns containing one hundred and twenty-six acres, also negro man Sam . Son, Robert Allen Two hundred acres of land known by the name of the seven pines. Also negro boy known by the name of little Joe. Daughter , Jane Ann Allen , negro woman Sue and her future increase. Daughter, Mary Allen , negro girl named Rachel and her future increase. Two sons, Christian and George Allen , land and plantation whereon I now live. Also land I purchased of Charles Allen containing three hundred and ten acres, equally devided between them in quantity and quality. Son Christian Allen , negro boy known by the name of great Joe . Son, George Allen my negro boy Wilsher . Daughter, Susanna Price , wife of James Price , five shillings sterling. To my beloved wife Agnes Allen , use of all of my lands before mentioned. Also the remainder of all my estate both real and personal during her natural life or widowhood provided she raise my children on the income of my estate and give them board and proper education and also delivers them their legacies when they come of age or marrieth. To be kept together to raise my children on, Estate not to be appraised. After the death or marriage of wife, that estate both real and personal, consisting of negroes, household and kitchen furniture and stock of all kinds be equally divided between my six children hereafter named Isham , Robert , Jane Ann , Mary , Christian and George Allen to them and their heirs forever that was given to my wife. Brothers, Julius and James Allen and James Sharpe executors. Witnesses-Richard Allen , Anderson Freeman , Jacob Childress ,

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Crenshaw Family Virginia Land Office At a meeting of the commissioners to restore the Henrico Co. records destroyed by the enemy-Held April 14, 1783 . The substance of the will of Robert Faris , decd. was certified as follows. "Memorandum of articles devised by Robert Faris , decd.-The whole of the land whereon the sd. Robert Faris lived at the time of his decease was left to his wife during her natural life- The said Robert Faris in his life time divided the land into three parcells which he devised as follows; The parcell whereon his dwelling house stood to his daughter Mary Childress during her life and after her death to his grandson Joseph Childress to him and his heirs forever. The parcell that lies the south side of Ducks Branch to his grandson James Warriner to him and his heirs forever. The parcell on the north of his plantation to his daughter Lucy Echo during her life and after her death to his grandson John Echo to him and his heirs forever. All that part of his estate which his said wife has now in her possession was left to her during her life and after her death to be equally divided between his three daughters Ann Warriner , Lucy Echo , and Mary Childress ." This was proved by Wm. Gathright , son of Saml. one of the executors and Wm. Gathright , son of Ephraim Gathright . Allowed. W. D. 1774-82 , p. 49.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Deed Books At a meeting of the commissioners to restore the Henrico Records destroyed by the enemy, Held Apr. 14, 1783 . John Pleasants, Jr. Gent. had a deed certified to himself from James Childers for 50 acres in Henrico being the land that the said Childers purchased from John Hoomes . Ibid. p. 47.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Jordan Family Order Books At a meeting of the commissioners to restore Henrico Recordes destroyed by the enemy-Held April 28, 1783 -Noble Jordan , witness to the will of Thomas Childrey , introduced a copy of the same which he proved and which was recorded. Ibid. p. 57.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Deed Books Item I give grant devise & bequeath unto my sd daughter Eliza. Pleasants born of ye body of my dear & loving wife Jane Pleasants as aforesaid that plantacon or divident of land by me purchased of Abra Childers bounding upon Curls Swamp containing by estimacon twenty acres be ye same more or less as also that plantacon or divident of land by me purchased of Hen Rawing & Robt Woodson both wch contains about four hundred acres be ye same more or less both wch sd plantacons dividents or tracts of land I give unto my sd Daughter Eliza. Pleasants & to the heirs of her body for ever, & for lack of such issue unto my son John Pleasants & ye heirs of his body forever & for lack of such issue unto my son Joseph Pleasants & to ye heirs of his body forever & for lack of such issue to ye next right heir of me ye said John Pleasants the father forever, also I give unto my sd Daughter Eliza. Pleasants two cows wth calves by their sides, one good feather bed wth all furniture belonging to it, two pair good sheets, six ews & one Ram, one silver tumbler & Four silver spoons marked E P & the Tankard, E. W. as also one breeding Mare besides those formerly given her, wch sd Mare shall be young not exceeding seven years nor under four, all wch sd land, goods & chattells now given her my mind and will is should be deld. unto my sd Daughter Eliza. Pleasants (&wt more shall be thought meet to be given her by her Mother) as followeth, Vzt. the Goods & Chattells wth in twelve Months after my decease the land when her Mother pleaseth if sees convenient to lett her have them during her sd Mother's life time if not at her decease but if my sd Daughter Eliza. Pleasants should depart this life before ye time these goods and chattells should be deld to her then I doe give devise & bequeath ye same unto my sons John and Joseph Pleasants , that is to say ye plantacon Joyning upon Curls Swamp unto my son John Pleasants & to his heirs for ever & that bought of Hen Rawen & Robt. Woodson unto my son Joseph Pleasants & to his heirs for ever & ye goods and chattells to be equally divided between them within ye time above sd; But if either of my sons John or Joseph Pleasants should depart this life before ye time limitted then I doe give devise & be queath as well ye sd two plantacons or dividents of land as ye goods & chattells unto ye Survivors of them Item-I give grant devise & bequeath unto my sd Son Joseph Pleasants born as aforesaid of ye body of my dear & loving wife Jane Pleasants formerly ye wife of & execx. of Samll. Tucker that plantacon or divident of land called Turkey Island point formerly purchased of Benja. Hatcher containing by estimacon one hundred & fifty Acres be ye same more or less, as also that plantacon or divident of land by me purchased of Thomas Cocke lying upon Chickahominy Swamp containing by estimacon fourteen hundred Acres be ye same more or less, as also that Plantacon or divident of land called Colsons wch was by me purchased of William Giles being about one hundred Acres be it more or less, as also that divident or tract of Land by me purchased of Edwd. Mathews containing acres it being all I purchased of ye sd Mathews , also I give unto my sd son Joseph that plantacon or divident of land by me purchased of Abram Childers (lying part upon ye head of ye land I purchased of ye sd Ed. Mathews ) containing by estimacon five hundred fifty and eight acres, as also I give unto him that tract of land for wch have entered wth Richd. Ligon for Joyning down wards upon West-ham creek & to run upwards to ye upper most Mouth of Tuckerhoe Creek part fo wch being Islands & lying between the River & the land taken up by Edmund Jennings & Wm. Randolph being two thousand Acres be ye same more or less all wch sd Plantacons tracts or dividents of Land above mencon'd I do give grant devise & bequeath unto my sd Son Joseph Pleasants & unto ye heirs of his body forever & for want of such issue unto my son John Pleasants & to the heirs of his body for ever & for want of such issue unto my daughter Eliza. Pleasants & to the heirs of her body forever & for want of such Issue unto Joseph Woodson born of ye body of my wives daughter Mary Woodson the now wife of John Woodson Junr. & to ye heirs of his body for ever & for lack of such Issue unto ye next right heir of me ye sd John Pleasants the father for ever; Also I doe give devise & bequeath unto my sd son Joseph Pleasants all ye horses and mares wch now are or may be justly claymed as mine (branded or else) on ye north side of James River from ye Plantacon of Tho Bayleys upwards as also those cows with calves by their sides two breakable steers besides those two wch he useth to break or yoak as also the lowest pair of thod Cart wheels, ten Ews & one Ram, one feather bed wth Curtaing & vallence & all other furniture 2 pair Sheets 1 iron pott, one Gunn besides that wch was sent for him, six pewter dishes, one Silver tumbler & four silver spoons all Marked I P. Also I give unto sd son Joseph one negro boy named Joseph & six Sowes & one pasture Mare besides all those formerly given him either mares or horses wch are branded I P all wch my Mind & will is should be deld to him at ye age of eighteen years, but if my sd son Joseph Pleasants should depart this life ere he attain to ye age the sd goods should be deld unto him then I doe give devise & bequeath out of ye same unto Joseph Woodson the negro boy called Joseph to be deld unto him at ye age of sixteen years old & to Jane Woodson the daughter of ye sd Mary Woodson six ews & one Ram & two breeding mares to be deld to her with in ten months after my sd Joseph Pleasants decease, the Remainder of ye sd goods & chattlles I do give devise & bequeath unto my son John & daughter Eliza. Pleasants part & part alike to be deld unto them also with in ten Moneths after my sd Son Joseph his decease but if either of X should depart this life before that time then I give ye same to ye Survivor of them two-Item-I give grant devise & bequeath unto my aforesd two sons John & Joseph Pleasants all that tract or divident of land by me lately taken up about four Mile Creek part lying on sd back of Edwd Mathews 's land & Joying to Philemon Childers his land &c: contains about two thousand six hundred Acres, as also that part or tract of land taken up by John Woodson , Junr. & my self part of wch lyes on ye North Side of four Mile Creek my part of ye sd Divident being about five hundred Acres, as also the Eleven Acres x land bought of Abram Childers lying on ye South Side of four Mile Creek & Joying to ye Mill, as also the parcell of Land bought of Derby Enraughty lying on ye North side of four-mile Creek being by Estimacon fifty acres be ye same more or less; upon part of wch ye corn Mill Standeth also I give unto them ye corn Mill & Saw-mill with all Manner of Materials wch belongs to either of them & all other edifices buildings or other appurts wch is upon ye sd Sixty one acres of Land on either side of ye Creek wch now are or hereafter may be Erected on ye Same be it for ye use or Convenience of either of ye sd Mills, also I give unto thme all Utensills or things wch belongs to or wch was Sent for either of ye sd Mills be it Iron Work or what ever else belongs or appertains to them, Nothing Reserved or excepted also I give unto them all Smiths tools (as Well), Bellows, Anvill, & wt ever else belongs to them or may be accounted such, as also all Manner of Joyners & Carpenters tools wt ever wch sd Land wth ye appurts, Corn Mill & Saw Mill, Smiths Tools, Carpenters or Joyners tools & all Iron Work or else belonging or appertaining to both or either of ye sd Mills I do grant devise & bequeath unto my Sonns John Pleasants & Joseph Pleasants (all ye Lands & Mills wth their appurts) to them & to ye heirs of their bodyes forever Joyntly, that is to Say part & part alike & ye tools before menconed I give unto them for their use; and for want of such Issue I give devise & bequeath the sd Land & Mills unto my daughter Eliza. Pleasants & to ye heirs of her body forever & for lack of such issue I give grant devise & bequeath ye same unto my brothers & sisters in England wch sd Land & Mills my desire is should be sold & ye Produce thereof to be equally paid to each of them Provided all wayes & I do will & ordain by these presents That if either of my sd two sons John or Joseph Pleasants doe or shall make any suit trouble or demand in Law of or for any part of ye sd Land goods Mills that have now given unto them Joyntly otherways then according to ye true meaning purport & intent of this my last Will & testament & will not neither by any friend or relacons or else be advised or psuaded to desist from Such Courses then either of them soe doing shall clearly loose their part of ye lands & Mills & all other benifitts wch they either of them might have had thereby & that either of them Comencing any such suit trouble or demand as aforesd, or shall endeavor to Lease the Same (except it be unto his brother) to cause strife & Contention wth out his consent or knowledge & good liking if living Shall be as clearly void as if ye same had not been to him given or made. Yett my mind & will is that my Dear & loving Wife Jane Pleasants should have ye whole Profitts & increase both of ye Corn Mill & Saw mill as also all the Rents yearly & other Profitts of all my sd Land & tenements during her Naturall life & I doe freely & fully give grant & bequeath unto Friends in these parts called Quakers (wch now are or hereafter may be) that small parcell of Land by me purchased of Benja. Hatcher Joyning upon Tho. Holms 's land for a Meeting house & burying place with ye Meeting house now upon it, & ye Land purchased as aforesd I doe give devise & bequeath unto friends abovesd called Quakers for ye worship & service of God forever. Item-I give unto my Daughter in law Mary Woodson twenty pounds sterling to be paid her in ye Country Commodityes wth twelve Moneths after my decease-Item-I give unto my dear & loving Mother twenty pounds sterling money to be paid her wth in twelve Moneths after my decease if living by good & sufficient bills of Exchange-The rest and residue of my estate remaining unbequeathed after my debts paid and this my last will pformed I doe wholly give grant devise & bequeath unto my Dear & loving wife Jane Pleasants (formerly wife & execx. of Samll. Tucker , decd.) whom I make & ordain my whole & sole Executrix of this my last will & testament; Revoking & by these presents disannulling all former or other will or wills by me made or declared either by Word or Writing, & this to be taken for & remain as my last Will & testament. In witnesse whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand & affixed my Seal the day & year aforesd. John Pleasants Seal of red wax.

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Codicil. Note. John Pleasants , of St. Savior's Norwich , and Virginia . He was the son of John Pleasants of St. Savior's Norwich , worsted weaver (will proved 26 August 1662 ) and Katherine , his wife, and was baptized in St. Savior's, Norwich , 27 February 1644/5 , and emigrated to Virginia about 1665 (Va. Mag. Hist. & Biog. XVII, 320) "John Pleasants , the first of that name in Virginia , was born in the city of Norwich in Old England and came over to America as a factor or assistant to a Merchant who, after some time settled at Curles in Henrico County and being convinced of the Blessed Truth became a strict professor thereof, held by the people called Quakers, and suffered for it. He took to wife Jane the widdow of Capt. Samuel Tucker from Bristol and tho' in that early time there was no monthly meetings established in that part of the country, they, in order to supply that deficiency and, as was conformable to the discipline of Friends as the nature of things would admit, published their intentions of marriage amongst a Publick Company in his own storehouse and afterward attended a meeting of Friends in York County where the marriage was solemnized. They lived together many years in a comfortable and exemplary manner agreeable to the principles of truth and were Diligent in attending Meetings as well there at a distance as that at Curles in the settlement whereof they were the principle Instruments in the hand of providence. He was a man so generally respected among his neighbors that without his solicitation he was twice chosen Representative for the County tho. his refusal to take the oath to the Government was an obstruction to his serving the people in that station. He departed this life about the year 1698 and as he was much beloved so he was much missed by his neighbors Friends and Family" (Smith Manuscript, Ridgway Library, Philadelphia ). The earliest date at which John Pleasants , the emigrant, appears in the official records of the colony was 22 April 1670 when he was given judgment "for what he shall make appear due" as attorney for William Beauchamp executor of James Beauchamp , decd. in an action against Capt. James Crews ("arrested this * * * Henrico County ") whose security was William Fisher (General Court Records 1670-76 , p. 12) 23 April 1670 . Mr. John Pleasants , attorney for Mr. James Janney was "arrested" to the General Court by Mr. Rowland Place , who presented an indebtedness to him from said Janney of L300 sterling. Pleasants was not "hindered in sending home any returns that he shall have ready to send by the present shipping but he is ordered not to send home the remains of those concernes by the next shipping untill the complaint of the said Rowland Place be restored and adjudged by this Honble. Court (Ib. p. 14) 23 May 1671 there was before the General Court "a cross action upon severall accounts and merchandise" between Mr. John Pleasants , the attorney of Mr. James Janney , Merchant Plt. and Mr. Rowland Place , Mercht. Deft. The accounts of both sides were ordered audited and report to next general Court (Ib. p. 58) John Pleasants appears again in the general Court in suits as attorney for parties in September 1671 and October 1675 (Ib. 75, 233). 1 June 1670 , John Pleasants witnesses the will of Robert Woodson (Byrd Title Book, p. 61) 24 November 1675 , John Pleasants witnessed a power of attorney given by Edward Hill to John Stith (Henrico Records, Nov. 1677 Dec 1692 , p. 32) From the time of his first appearance on the official records of the colony until his death, John Pleasants appears time and time again in the remaining Henrico County records in transactions of his own or as agent or attorney for others. 1 April 1678 John Pleasants of Henrico Co. Gent. to Margaret Horner of same Co. widow. 90 acres Henrico Co. , N. side James River , adjoining land of Richard Cocke , for 8360 lbs. tobacco (Ibid. p. 39)-"To ye best of my knowledge Mr. George Browninge has not beene at church above 3 tymes since we were in this place And I think Mr. Pleasants and his wife comes not to church," on the oath of John Worsham , a grand juryman (Ibid. p. 71) 2 October 1677 , Mr. John Pleasants , guardian presents an account of the estate of Mary Tucker , an orphan, viz; 2 horses, 2 cows, 1 yearling heifer, 1 cow calf, 4 ews, 1 ewe lamb, In all 2 horses 4 cattle, 4 sheep, one mare lost (Henrico Orphans Court 1677-1692 ) March ? 1677 . "Grievances of the inhabitants of Henrico County presented to his Majesty's Commissynors for Virginia etc. * * * Indians bearing taxes * * * etc. (signed by) William Glass , John Pleasants , Solemon Knibb , Will Hatcher , John Lewis (Calendar of State Papers. Colonial, 1677-80 ; American & West Indies, p. 48) On 29 Aug. 1678 , Mr. John Pleasants again presented an account of the stock belonging to his ward Mary Tucker (Ibid.) 20 Sept. 1678 Mr. Beauchamp , citizen and - of London brother and heir at law of John Beauchamp , late of James River , in Virginia Gent., decd. conveyed to John Pleasants of James River Virginia. Mercht . for L40, all plantation or land heretofore in tenure or occupation of John Beauchamp decd. in Henrico Co. , bounded by lands of John Greenshaugh , John Woodson , containing by estimation 300 acres (Henrico Records Nov. 1677 -Dec. 1692 , p. 79) June Court 1679 , "an account of ye several forty Tithables ordered by this Worll. Court to sett out men horses armes &c according to Act/viz: In Bermoda Hundred at Mrs. Isham 's 6; Turkey Island , Capt. Wm. Randolph 5; Curles ; Robert Woodson 5; John Woodson, Sr. 3, John Woodson Jr. 2; Mr. John Pleasants 13; Abraham Womecks , 2; (Ibid. p. 102) 1 Oct. 1679 , John Pleasants and John Huddellsey received a patent for 548 acres 3r 20p. in the county of Henrico on N. side of James River , on main brook of Four Mile Creek adjoining Capt. Mathews ; for transporting 11 persons whose names appear in the patent (Register of the Land Office Book 7, p. 12) 22 Sept. X 1679 -John Pleasants , of Henrico Co. to Thomas Lockett , of same Co., planter, a power of attorney to receive from persons anywhere in Virginia all sums of Tobacco owing the said Pleasants as assignee of William Paggen & Co. or as attorney for executor of John Beauchamp decd (Henrico Co. Records Nov. 1677 -Dec. 1692 , p. 107) At a General Court held at James Citty ye 21st day of 9ber (Nov) 1679 . Pr his Majesty's dept. Governor & Councell. Ordered that if Mr. John Pleasants doe not pay fifteen hundred pounds of tobacco & casq to Mr. Tho. Cocke for his costs & charges in prosecuting a suite agst him & that if he doe not at next Heno. County Court give security that he will not suffer any meetings of Quakers at his house for the future, then execucon is to issue upon a former judgment obtained agst ye sd Pleasants upon ye act of Assembly about Quakers. Ver Cap. Test Hen. Hartwell , Cl. Cur. Recorded at Henrico Court held 23 Dec. 1679 (Ibid. p. 116). 30 Mar. 1680 Benjamin Hatcher , planter, and Elizabeth , his wife to John Pleasants , for 1700 lbs of tobacco and cask, convey 2 acres N. side James River, Henrico Co. adjoining lands of said Hatcher , being formerly his father's, William Hatcher 's of which these 2 acres are part, and adjoining land of Thomas Holmes (Ibid. 131). 20, Xber (Dec) 1679 , John Huddlesee conveys to John Pleasants in consideration of 400 lbs. tobacco and cask, 274 acres being said Huddlesee 's part of land lately taken up by sd Pleasants and himself (containing in the whole 548 acres as by patent 10 Oct. 1679 ) In Henrico Co. N. side of James River on Main Creek of Four Mile Creek (Ibid. 135) 18ber (Oct.) 1680 William Giles , Henrico Co. to John Pleasants , in consideration of 4000 lbs tobacco & cask, 100 acres that dividend of land which said Pleasants as attorney for James Janney and Wm. Beauchamp , sold to Henry Olford , on N. side James River , Henrico Co. , called Coulsons , adjoining Rowland Place 's land and plantation called Barrowe which said land was by the said Giles lately excheated (Ibid. p. 143) 7 Sept. 1679 , Richard Booth , Samuel Story , John Mansard , Samuel Claphamson and William Paggen , of London , Merchants, power of attorney to Richard Kennon , of James River in Virginia , Merchant, "to be their true & lawful attorney in case of decease of John Pleasants and Samuel Blades , or either of them" (Ibid. p. 148) 20 Nov. 1680 Abraham Childers Henrico Co. , in consideration of 548 acres (taken up by and belonging to John Pleasants ) and 900 lbs tobacco and cask, conveys to said Pleasants , 140 acres, N. side James River, Henrico Co. , whereon said Childers lives ("my part to be surrendered to him now & the remainder after my mother's decease") it being the whole dividend purchased by my father Abram Childers , deceased, of Maj. William Harris and given us by his will (Ibid. 150) Pleasants and Huddlesee transfer the said patent of Oct. 1619 to Abram Childers (Ibid.) 18 Xber (Dec) 1680 Henry Trent assigns to John Pleasants , 200 acres N. side James River , Henrico Co. , beginning at Place's line, about 1/2 mile from river at head of Colesons , which was granted said Trent 7th 9ber (Nov) 1673 (Ibid. 175) 18 Oct. 1681 , Benjamin Hatcher to John Pleasants for œ120 sterling and 500 lbs tobacco & cask, 150 acres, commonly called Turkey Island Point , heretofore in possession of my father William Hatcher , and purchased by him of Daniel and John Price in 1677 , bounded by land of Samuel Woodward and Turkey Island Creek (Ibid. 186) 29 July 1680 William Beauchamp , citizen and Vintner, of London , brother and heir at law of John Beauchamp , late of James River in Virginia , Gent. decd. in consideration of L40 conveys to John Pleasants , of Curles , in Upper Part of James River , in Virginia , planter, 630 acres, Henrico Co. , known as Barrow , adjoining lands of William Giles and John Knowles (Ibid. 307) 1 Aug 1681 , John Pleasants , of Curles , Henrico Co. , deed of Gift to his three children John , Elizabeth and Joseph " all born of ye body of my dear and loving wife Jane Pleasants formerly wife and executrix of Saml. Tucker , decd. To son John Pleasants 2 negroes, Toby and Betty , his wife, 2 mares Betty and Flower , and foals; To daughter Elizabeth Pleasants , 2 negroes Will and Nanne , 3 mares and four foals all branded on the buttocks E. P.; To son Joseph Pleasants , 2 negroes, Tony and Kate , one mare and filly, mare branded on near buttock F R, and the filly H. B., said mare and filly lately purchased of Ben Hatcher . These gifts to be delivered the said John Elizabeth and Joseph at the age of 16 years respectively. until that time to remain in custody of my executor. If one of the said children should die ante 16 then other two to share and share alike in the deceased child's part; should two of them die, their parts to survivor." (Ibid. 328) 1 February 1682 . Whereas Lt. Coll. Tho. Grendon and William Randolph by their informacon (as well in behalf of our Sovereign lord the Kinge as themselves) plaint agst John Pleasants and Jane Tucker als Larcome als Pleasants (Quakers) defendts. have showed that the sd two persons doe unlawfully accompany themselves together in living as man and wife without legal marriage and alsoe that they have made a breach of three penall laws of this country vizt: the nineth act of Assembly in the printed book wch imposses twenty pounds sterl. for each Month absence from Church, the third act of Assembly made at James Citty . 1663 wch imposses five thousand pounds of tobacco for having and suffering a Conventicle at or near their house and five hundred pounds of tobacco each of them as being present and members of the sd Conventicle (this being the second time of their conviccon) The aforesd information being this Court Exhibitted and read and the sd defendts having thereupon in open Court confest the fact, and owned the breach of sd three penall laws, Judgment is therefore granted unto the sd Lt. Coll. Tho. Grendon and William Randolph (in behalf of his Majesties and themselves) agst aforesd John Pleasants and Jane Tucker als Larcome als Pleasants according to the aforesd ninth act of Assembly for two hundred and forty pounds sterling each (as being two persons in law) for their absence from church twelve month and upwards and that according to the sd Act they give security and for their refusing to have their children Baptized (although by the afore recited third Act of Assembly Ao. 1662 enjoyned) two thousand pounds of tobacco and for their being members of the unlawfull Conventicle contrary to the first act of Assembly Ao. 1663 (and once before convicted) five hundred pounds of tobacco each and for the sd John Pleasants suffering the sd Conventicle at or near his house directly agst. the sd Law Ao. 1663 he is ordered to pay besides the sums aforesd five thousand pounds of tobacco all wch being agreeable and consonant to the severall laws aforesd als exed. Appeal granted the Defendants from the aforsd Judgment provided they give security. Henrico Records Feb. 1682 -Aprl. 1701 (Ibid. p. 135), Sept. 1683 . Lord Culpepper to Lords of Trade and plantation: "Pursuant to instructions for liberty of conscience, I stopped execution against a Quaker, John Pleasants , who was indicted for not attending church, pending signification of the King's pleasure." 22 Sept. 1683 , Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantation. An instruction to be added for further respite of sentence on John Pleasants . 3 December 1683 , Additional instructions to Lord Howard of Effingham "to continue to stay execution against the Quaker John Pleasants , already stayed by Lord Culpepper" (Calendar of State Papers. America and West Indies 1681-1685 ; pp. 497, 503) 1 Aug. 1648 , Peticon of Mr. John Pleasants and motion of Mr. Richard Kennon , consignees of William Paggen & Co. de siring resolucon of Henrico Court concerning negroes consigned them by said Company to sell; at time of listing tithables those negroes remained in their possession undisposed of; Opinion of the Court: they ought not, said negroes being goods belonging to Merchants in England and ought not (in any reasonable time) to put them to more charge (by taxes) than other commodities imported hither (Ibid. p. 163). 1 Aug. 1685 , Anthony Moore , servent to Mr. John Pleasants petition for his freedom (Ibid. 181) 1 Aug. 1687 . Dick and Joseph , negro boys belonging to Mr. John Pleasants were brought before Court by John Alday and adjudged 10 and 8 years old respectively (Ibid. 241) 1 Oct. 1690 , "Mr. John Pleasants did this day appear & psent to ye Court a small book consisting of three sheets of Paper stichd. together & did affirm & declare the writing therein contained his last will and testament & desired that his sd declaration might be entered on Record & also that ye sd will might now likewise be Recorded wch was by ye Court granted & ye Clk accordingly ordered to make entry thereof (Ibid. 342).

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Pleasants Family Inventory of John Pleasants. Note: Joseph Pleasants was the son of John and Jane (Larcome-Tucker) Pleasants . He like his parents and his brother John , was a staunch Quaker. 1 June 1698 . George an Indian Boy belonging to Mr. Joseph Pleasants was brought before the Court by his master and was adjudged 8 years old (Henrico Records Feb. 1682-Apr. 1701 , p. 194) 1 Feb. 1698/9 . John Pleasants , of Henrico , for 10,000 lbs tobo. and cask conveyed to his brother Joseph Pleasants two tracts of land known as Pequienocka in Henrico Co. one containing 320 acres purchased by my father John Pleasants decd. of Henry Wyatt , of New Kent Co. by deed 1 April 1697 , the other containing 100 acres purchased by my said father of Giles Webb , by deed 24 Mch. 1696 (Henrico Records 1697-1704 , p. 133) 15 May 1699 . Lycence granted Jos. Pleasants for marriage with Martha Cocke (Ibid. p. 152) 1 Aug. 1699 , Joseph Pleasants vs Mathew Raysons . Action of Debt. Dismisses with costs (Henrico Records, Feb. 1682-Apr. 1701 , p. 232) 22 Oct. 1699 . Joseph Pleasants patent for 98 acres Henrico Co. on Chickahominey Swamp in forks of Queen's Cabin Branch and Chickahominey River and known as John Bottoms Plantation and is King's Land at the foot of a patent granted Capt. Cock, Sr. for transporting 2 persons (Register of the Land Office Book 9, p. 237) 1 May 1700 . Mr. Joseph Pleasants acknowledgeth ye Rect. of ye estate given him by ye last will of his Decd. Father Mr. John Pleasants and upon motion of Mrs. Jane Pleasants ye Exr. it is ordered that ye same be entered upon Record (Henrico Records, Feb. 1682-Apr., 1701 , p. 268) Received of my Mother Jane Pleasants all the Goods and chattells bequeathed to me in ye last will and testament of my deceased father. I say recd. this 1 day of May 1700 . (signed) Joseph Pleasants (witnesses) Thomas Cardwell (Henrico Records 1697-1704 , p. 168) 21 Aug. 1704 . Mr. Joseph Pleasants by his petition sets forth that his covenant servant woman named Mary Gwinn hath lately had a bastard child in his house. Ordered that said child being a mulatto named Beck be bound to serve said Pleasants according to law; the child as said Pleasants informs the court being now about six months old (Henrico Records, 1677-1692 , p. 46 Orphan's Court) 20 Oct. 1704 . Patent to John and Joseph Pleasants for 286 acres in Henrico Co. on head of Little White oak Swamp (Register of Land office Book 9, p. 268) 1 March 1707 . Joseph Pleasants , Henrico Co. and Martha , his wife, to Thomas Childers of same county, for L26, conveys land in said Co. N. side James River , on eastermost branch of Four Mile Creek , bounded as in deed from Alexander Makenny to John Bottome dated 10 July 1696 (Henrico Records, 1706-09 , p. 84) 1 June 17-08 . The estate of Thomas Sessiers , indebted to Joseph Pleasants for "souling a pair of shoes 1s-6d and for "16 Bottls. claret L2" (Ibid. 98) 31 July 1708 . Joseph Pleasants , Henrico Co. and parish, and Martha , his wife, to John Alldridge , New Kent Co. Blacksmith, for L50 sterl. convey 50 acres in parish and Co. aforesaid, S. side Chickahominey Swamp , whereon John Bottome formerly dwelt; said land was given to said Joseph Pleasants by the will of his father John Pleasants Senr. but upon asigning said land was found to have relapsed and was granted to John Pleasants the younger, 6 June 1699 and by him sold to said Joseph , by deed 1 August 1705 . (Ibid. p. 104) 10 Oct. 1708 . Joseph Pleasants , of Henrico Co. and parish and Martha , his wife, to Gilly Groomarin , of same, for 9200 lbs. tobo. and cask, convey 47 acres in parish and county aforesaid, on S. side James River , (being part an island) above Porrwhite Creek and falls of the said river, being more particularly bounded as in deed from William Drury and Jeremy Benskin to John Pleasants, Sr. dated 1 Apr. 1697 , which tract of land and island descended to John Pleasants son and heir at law of aforesaid John Pleasants Sr. decd. and by him sold to aforesaid Joseph , by deed 1 August 1705 . (Ibid. p. 117) 6-8ber (Oct.) 1709 . Richard Cocke , Henrico Co. and parish, Merchant and Rebecca , his wife, convey for L10, and 6000 lbs tobo. and cask. 130 acres in Parish and county aforesaid, N. side James River , which said land was purchased of Edward Mathews , decd. by said Cocke, 11 Dec, 1705 . (Henrico Records 1710-1714 , p. 166) 1709 . A List of surveys made in Henrico Co. (recorded 1 July 1710 .) Nov. 14, 1710 Joseph Pleasants , one survey 670 acres, do 550 acres (Ibid. p. 16) 2 Oct. 1710 . Joseph Pleasants vs John Alldridge (Ibid. p. 30) Jany. 1710 . Joseph Pleasants executor Sarah Mathews , decd. and security for John Redford guardian to John Mathews . Mr. Joseph Pleasants , a Quaker, makes solemn declaration in manner proscribed by law that he attended 5 days as a witness for John Woodson vs Joseph Watson . Ordered that said Woodson pay him for said attendance (Ibid. pp. 30, 34, 36) March 1710 . Joseph Pleasants , Pltf. vs Elizabeth Perkins , admrx. Nicholas Perkins , decd. Deft. Action of Case L3-10s. 8d. due Plts. by account dated 3 Nov. 1709 . being a Quaker makes affirmation as to truth thereof. Decides for Pltf. (Ibid. p. 48) Aprl. 1710 , Eleanor Dutsue's Estate due Joseph Pleasants for a parcel of Women's Cloaths, 265 (lbs. tobo) (Ibid. 51) April 1711 , Joseph Bryan 's Estate due Joseph Pleasants for a parcel of Coopers' tools, 105 (lbs. tobo.) (Ibid.) May 1712 , July 1712 , Nov. 1712 , Feb. 1712 , May 1713 Joseph Pleasants (a Quaker) appears as plaintiff in several suits actions of case and actions of debts (Ibid. pp. 136, 159, 176, 199, 206, 210, 237) May 1714 . Francis Epes, Jr. Pltff vs John Woodson , John Pleasants and Joseph Pleasants , Defts. Action of case. This cause was referred from court to court. It was instituted by Epes to recover of defendants a certain amount of tobacco paid by him as surveyor to the chain bearers, the said Epes having surveyed lands for the defendants as ordered to do so by the General Court 24 Oct. 17-11 , at expense of defendants. The survey was ordered in a case pending in General Court in which John Bolling is Plaintiff and the defendants in this suit are the defendants. The defendants refuse to pay Epes claiming that he has not complied with order of General Court upon which this suit is brought. The court refuses further action herein and on motion of defendants it is dismissed. Plaintiff appeals to 6th day of next General Court. (Ibid. 282) 1 Jan. 1714 . Amos Leade (Ladd) of Henrico to Joseph Pleasants , of same, for 1500 lbs. tobo. conveys 361 2/3 acres in Co. aforesaid, N. side James River , on Beaver Dam Creek , part of a patent granted said Ladd (Henrico Record 1714-18 , p. 22 1 Jan. 1714 Joseph Pleasants , Henrico Co. and Martha , his wife to John Redford , of same, for 4000 lbs. tobo. convey 322 acres in said county N. side James River , part of larger tract granted said Joseph Pleasants (Ibid. p. 23) 7 March 1714/15 . Joseph Pleasants , Henrico Co. and parish and Martha , his wife conveys (for 600 lbs. tobo. and cask and L10 Va. curr) to Edward Good, Junr. of same Co, and Parish. 150 acres in Parish and county aforesaid; N. side James River and N. side Four Mile Creek , between Eastern Run and great Branch of said Creek (Ibid. p. 24) 16 Aug. 1715 . Joseph Pleasants , patent for 550 acres Henrico Co. N. side James River , adjoining lands of Mr. Joseph Pleasants on Beaver Dam Creek , for importing 6 persons (Register of Land office Book 10, p. 254) 4 June 1716 Joseph Pleasants , Henrico parish and Co. to John Webb, Senr. of same, for L20 curr. conveys 550 acres as granted said Pleasants in patent 16 Aug. 1715 . (Henrico Record 1714-18 , p. 86) 6 June 1715 Joseph Pleasants , Henrico Parish and county, Gent. to John Pledge , of same, planter, for L30 curr., conveys 300 acres N. side James River , adjoining John Redford's line , Henrico Co. , being part of a patent granted said Joseph 13 November 1713 . (Ibid. p. 87) 1720 April . Joseph Pleasants vs William Ferris, Jr. Action of Debt. 17 August Robert Blaws assignee of Joseph Pleasants , vs Benjamin Woodson , executor of Tucker Woodson , decd. (Henrico Record 1719-24 , pp. 23, 42) 5 Sept. 1720 . Joseph Pleasants , acknowledges deed to Obediah Smith . Martha , wife of said Pleasants relinquishes dower (Ibid. pp. 45, 53) Oct. 1720 . Joseph Pleasants deed to Arthur Marcum , and Marcum's deed to Pleasants . Joseph Pleasants and Martha , his wife deed to Learner Bradshaw . 7 Sept. 1720 . Robert Blaws and Anne , his wife, deed to Joseph Pleasants . 5 Dec. 1720 . Joseph Pleasants and Martha , his wife, deed to Wm. Frogmorton (Ibid. pp. 48, 49, 53) Oct. 1720 . Joseph Pleasants vs Edward Good, jr. Action of case (Ibid. p. 51) 1720. Feb. upon petition of Joseph Pleasants it is the opinion of the court that a bridge be built over Beaver Dam Creek at the charge of the county and the last day of this month is appointed for workmen to come to the Court House and agree with such of the Justices as shall be present for building the same and keeping it in repair 10 years (Ibid. p. 58) 1720 Feby. Joseph Pleasants vs Edward Good, Jr. Action of detenue L4 damages claimed by means of Good's detaining a horse belonging to Pleasants . General issue joined; jury ordered impannelled-verdict incertain, no judgment can be given thereon; ordered to withdraw and find more certain verlct. Continued to next court. 1720 Mar. verdict of Jury-Pleasants vs Good, jr. ; Edward Good bargained for horse with Joseph Childers and was to give 35s last year or 40s. this; Childers was not of age; he never said the sum nor was possessed of the horse. Plaintiff and Childers made an exchange and had each horse in possession; Childers then not of age. Horse worth L3 when in possession of Plaintiff and now worth 4s. Further find 20s. damage for plaintiff if court adjudgeth plaintiff aright to said horse, if not we find for defendant. Joseph Childers and right to the horse; we find the damage for detaining the horse; we find that Margaret Childers consented to her sons sale of the horse to Edward Good, Jr. We find said Good was to take him rough as he. Verdict on plaintiffs motion admitted to record and arguing referred to next court. April 1721 . Argument heard. Decision of court; law with the plaintiff; defendant to deliver colt to plaintiff or pay him 40s. together with 20s. damage; with costs, also Exo. On motion plaintiffs attorney for one attorney's fee to be included in bill of costs; opinion of court: that it ought not to be taxed in this Cause (Ibid. pp. 20, 67, 83, 91) 4 ? Sept. 1721 . Larnar Bradshaw and Hannah , his wife, deed to Joseph Pleasants (Ibid. p. 128) Oct. 1721 . Joseph Pleasants appointed surveyor of Four Mile Creek and ordered that his own tithables, Mr. Blaws ' Pew Price and his tithables, Edward Good, Jr. , Joseph Woodson , and Henry Childers and Mr. Batty 's tithables do assist in cleaning the same (Ibid. p. 132) 2 July 1722 Joseph Pleasants deed to Jeremiah Hatcher (Ibid 191) Oct. 1722 . Upon the petition of Joseph Pleasants the court are of opinion to excuse him from making a causeway over the branch near his mill this year, Provided he leave the way in such manner as to render it safe and easy for the passage of Horses, carts and coaches (Ibid. 213) 5 Nov. 1722 Joseph Pleasants and Martha , his wife deed to John Owen (Ibid. 219) May 1724 . The grand jury "complain against the Wast of Josept Pleasants Mill" (Ibid. 340) Dec. 1724 Joseph Jones vs Joseph Pleasants . Action of Case, and Joseph Pleasants vs John Davis , Action of case (Ibid. 373) 7 Feb. 1725 . The Will of Joseph Pleasants , decd. was presented proved and ordered recorded (Henrico Record 1725-37 , p. 3). Joseph Pleasants (d. 1725/6 ); married 1699 , Martha Cocke , daughter of Richard Cocke Ill , of Henrico County .

The Valentine Papers, Vol 1-4, 1864-1908 Mosby Family Marriage Bonds John O. Mosby marriage to Albina Pearce . Wm. M. Pearce , security. Loftin N. Ellett witness. Lavania Pearce , mother of sd. Abno Pearce gives consent. Wm. M. Pearce , T. J. Childrey , witnesses. Sept. 22, 1838 .