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John Colyer (Colyar)^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]}
1744 - 1826

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• Birth	1744	Bellehaven, Virginia   [3, 4, 5, 7, 8]
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 Mar 1826	Rockcastle Co., Kentucky   [3, 4, 5, 7, 9]
  Person ID	I2579	John Colyer family of Somerset Ky
  Last Modified	15 Apr 2026

  
  

  Father	Richard Colyar,   b. Bef 1723, Charles County Maryland, based on age 21 majority ,   d. Abt 1785, Henry County, VA
  Relationship	birth
  Mother	Rebecca unknown
  Relationship	birth
  Family ID	F8123	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family 1	a Taylor
  Family ID	F260	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family 2	Grizelda Taylor,   b. 1754, Bellehaven, Virginia ,   d. 15 Sep 1846, Lincoln Co., Kentucky
  Married	1772  [3, 4, 7, 10]
  Children	1. William Colyer,   b. 1774, Fauquier Co., Virginia ,   d. 1843, Harrison Co., Kentucky > 2. Nancy Colyer,   b. 1778,   d. 23 Feb 1863 > 3. John III Colyer,   b. 4 Jul 1782, Virginia ,   d. 6 Jul 1833, Rockcastle Co., Kentucky   4. Elijah Colyer,   b. 1784, Virginia   5. Charles Eve Colyer,   b. 3 Jan 1786, Scott Co., Virginia ,   d. 13 Aug 1876, Rockcastle Co., Virginia   6. Twin Colyer,   b. 1795   7. Dorcus Colyer,   b. 1795, Virginia > 8. Susan Collier,   b. 1804,   d. ABT. 1881, Rockcastle Co., Kentucky   9. Baby Collier,   b. 1776,   d. 1777   10. Elizabeth Colyer,   b. 1776, Virginia > 11. James Colyer,   b. 1780, Virginia ,   d. 1820, Frankfort, Kentucky
  Family ID	F075	Group Sheet

  
  

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  Patrick Henry historic sign Shows that Patrick Henry, who was namesake of Henry County Virginia, lived on Leatherwood Creek in Henry county, where John Colliar/Colyer received land grant in 1780 for 336 acres.

  
  

  Documents		Callaway Family.pdf 1925 by Mrs. A.E. Hart The Callaway Family.pdf by Mrs. A.E. Hart. This document is from microfilm in LDS library of research done about 1925. In this excerpt of this work, is information on Colyer family in Virginia. In particular references and information on William Colyar of Washington County Tennessee. My research 100 years later with more modern tools now available of online deeds and wills, makes a different conclusion. My conclusion is that they descended from a Richard Colyar who came through the community of Belle Haven on the Potomac River near current Washington DC below Alexandria above George Washington's home after having migrated across the river from Maryland. Status: Located
  		John Colyers in Washington County TN Sorting out all the Colyar, Colyer and Colliers (really same fold many times as names spelled both ways on same documents at times) in Washington County and the John Colyers in particular is difficult. Note that the John Collyer in pension records: Russell county VA was formed from Washington County VA in 1785 Status: Located
  		Callaway family work by Mrs. A.E. Hart updated 1934 Here is an updated version of the Calloway family work by Mrs. A.E. Hart concerning the Colyer family that was done in 1934 and much more information. In particular more references and information on William Colyar of Washington County Tennessee. This work claims that William Colyar took the oath of allegiance with his brothers John, Thomas and Charles in Henry County VA in 1777. Her work also implicates that there are other brothers to these of James and Richard. I have doubts. See that James and Richard do not sign Henry County VA oath of allegience. Most family researchers follow Mrs. Hart's conclusions in her Colloway Family writing, that this Colyer family descended from a John Collier who may have had Borto Bello Plantation from a Charles Collier. My research 100 years later with more modern tools now available of online deeds and wills, makes a different conclusion. My conclusion is that they descended from a Richard Colyar who came through the community of Belle Haven on the Potomac River near current Washington DC below Alexandria above George Washington's home after having migrated across the river from Maryland. Status: Located
  		William Colyar John Colyer Virginia research It looks as if several researchers draw on the Calloway document and here (in pdf format) is researchers papers found in Basset Virginia historical library speaking of Collier’s of Henry County VA which also show William going to TN and a brother to John Colyer who married Grizzilda Taylor. Status: Located
  		John Collier juror--Jonesborough TN John Collier juror: Ruth Brown , wife of Jacob brown law suit, with Andrew Jackson as young lawyer acting in case. Status: Located
  		oath of allegiance The Calloway work claims that William Colyar took the oath of allegiance with his brothers John, Thomas and Charles in Henry County VA in 1777. You can see the Virginia Historic Journal listing of Henry County VA Oaths of Allegiance August 30, 1777 where the Collier men sign oath here is pdf format. Note that no men (supposed brothers by per Mrs. Hart) named James or Richard sign oaths there. See https://sinclairpioneers.wordpress.com/charles-of-sinclair-bottom/ "In 1776, William Preston expressed concern about a number of Loyalists along the New River in Montgomery County. In October, the Virginia Assembly passed laws defining treason for those advocating for the British King and Parliament. “All sorts of subversive plotting, rumor-mongering and ordinary grumbling thus came within the purview of the courts.” [Wilson, Great Valley Patriots, p. 121.] In May 1777, the Virginia Assembly passed a law requiring an oath of allegiance from all adult males in the state. The penalty for not doing so was loss of the right to vote or hold office or serve on juries. In October an added penalty was double taxation. In 1779, a Loyalist plot to capture the Lead Mines near Fort Chiswell was broken up." Status: Located
  		John Collier (Colyar) born 1744 Pension papers from National Archive with signed name as Colyar Various pieces of correspondence that show that John Collier of 1744 signed his name "Colyar" and other correspondence of folks from National Archives that shows name as Colyar. This further links him to family as this researcher has concluded that he is brother to William Colyar and Alexander Colyar. National Archive notes of Revolutionary pensions: Quick guide to the American Revolution Pension Acts Act of 1818: Continental Line soldiers are eligible to apply for federal pensions. These are US Army soldiers, commanded by George Washington. A soldier who was 20 in 1776 was 62 years old in 1818. Act of 1820: Continental Line soldiers are eligible to apply for pensions. This act added a new requirement to prove financial need. Applications list the veteran’s property and describe the state of health of everyone in the household. A soldier who was 20 in 1776 was 64 years old in 1820. Act of 1832: Eligibility was lowered to at least six months of service, making militia service eligible. Militias are associated with state governments. Because militias didn’t receive formal signed paper discharges like the Continental Army and records were incomplete, in addition to documentation applicants were required to appear before a Court of Record to provide oral testimony about their service, corroborated by at least one credible witness. While they answered standard questions, the veterans often told much more than required, perhaps seeing this as their chance—as elderly and largely illiterate men in the twilight of their lives—to get their stories on the record. A soldier who was 20 in 1776 was 76 years old in 1832. Act of 1836: For a widow to be eligible for a pension, she had to have been married to a veteran before the war ended in 1783. Widows told of traumatic wartime experiences that they and their families experienced. Widows were required to appear before a Court of Record, provide oral testimony about their husband's service, present proof of the marriage, and corroborate stories with credible witnesses. A woman who was 20 in 1776 was 80 years old in 1836.
  		John Collier muster roll showing John Johnstone reported to Col. Collier. This is believed to be Salisbury NC based John Collier who was colonel and NOT same as John Collier/Colyar from Henry County Virginia whose page this is on. See Mrs. AE Hart work on John Collier/Colyar born 1744 of Virginia settled in Rockcastle Cty Ky. One Johnstone soldier reporting to Collier was believed to be from Randolph County NC (Ashboro) area based on pension records of wife Rosanna. So may not be same as one from nearby Rowan County. One Captain John Johnstone, also known as Johnston, who was from Rowan County North Carolina (Salisbury) later settled in middle TN by virtue of Revolutionary land grant in what is now known as Brentwood TN south of Nashville. There were several John Johnston's documented in the revolution, but Capt. John Johnston reporting to Col John Collier is believed to be the one from Rowan County NC (Salisbury) who later moved to present day Brentwood TN. No pension for this Capt. Johnston ever done. His son Mathew sold/donated land to build a church about 1802 now called Johnson's Chapel United Methodist church. This is where the creator of this website attends church.
  		Letter from War Dept to Mrs. A.E. Hart re: John Colyar predecessor to National Archives, the war deptartment replying to colyar researcher in 1925 concerning Revolutionary war record pension for disability of John Collier/Colyar born 1744.
  		Collier deed in Henry County Virginia pdf thought to be possibly father of William Colyer or brother Status: Located
  		colliar deed land grant 1779 336 acres Henry County VA to John Colliar by Thomas Jefferson, possibly John Colyer born 1744 who signs oath of alligience in Henry County. This document referred to in work by Mrs. A. E Hart in 1925-1934
  		John Collier info born 1744 This is images of notes found in VA library of S. Bassett 1880 research compiled from french notes. Shows where A.E. Hart got info on Major John cCollier/Colliar/Colyer of born 1744 of having a wood leg on page 530 of notes. This also a source for associating John Colyer born 1744 with John Collier of Porto Bello plantation
  		1810 Rockcastle county Kentucky census Colyer, Colyar, Collier, Colliar. Charles Coyer Sr. not on 1810 census. He apparently was still in Pulaski County KY not going to Rockcastle county until after he lost court case in 1810-1811 with future U.S. President Andrew Jackson over 1900 acre land.
  		1833 Charles Colyer sale of land Bee Lick Creek at Rockcastle county line next to John Colyar
  		1820 Rockcastle County prop tax--Stephen, Richard, and John Sr.(1744) and William Colyer property believed to be at the Pulaski County / Rockcastle county line on current day hwy 461. William Colyer presumed to be oldest son of John Colyer(1744) documented in Revolutionary Pension file of John Colyer(1744).
  		John Colyer born 1744 pension application History of Crab Orchard KY Lincoln county. Shows another pension record of the Revolutionary War other than than wife Grizelda's and possible origin in Pennsylvania
  		widow Revolutionary War pension file of John Colyer(born 1744) This is from National Archives records of John Colyer born 1744 Revolutionary war pension records. This is testimony of family friend Sarah Warden on behalf of Grizzelda (Grizzy) Colyer , wife of John, in connection with application for Widows pension in 1844. Her revolutionary war veteran husband, had died in 1826. Note mention of oldest son, named William.
  		1924 letter to Mrs. Davidson re John Colyer Revolutionary From National Archives pension files of John Colyer born. 1744 Revolutionary War records
  		1932 National Archives letter to Mrs. Scott of Frankfort KY re: Revolutionary War record of John Colyer born 1744. Mentions Grizzy, his wife, and William oldest son. Also mentions of Pulaski and Rockcastle county Richard and Stephen Colyer.
  		1782-1844 pension files John Colyer born 1744 from National Archives. Shows Revolutionary pay record, Pennsylvania reference as pension office location, name correction from James to John, Widow app notes in 1844 and pension certificate replacement in 1821.
  		John Colyer born 1744 milita commander Jacob Tipton The revolutionary pension application of John Colyer born 1744 says he served under Jacob Tipton. This Cincinnati newspaper article reprint in Indiana details the Tipton family in Washington County TN, including Jacob.
  		1793 Henry county VA deed sale John Collier sale by Collier of land on Leatherwood creek
  		1794 Pittsylvania county VA John Collier deed, wife Agatha We do not know who this John Collier is, since his wife was named Agatha....therefore not the John Colyer revolutionary soldier born 1744. Henry County VA was formed 1777 from Pittsylvania county.
  		1801 Pittsylvania county VA deed of John Collier with wife Agatha on Old Woman's creek Since wife named Agatha, we do not know who this John Collier is, since John Colyar soldier born 1744, wife was not named Agatha.
  		1778 Henry county VA John Colyar witness to deed
  		1767 Geni.com ref Grizzelda Taylor father James Taylor Says without supplied support that James came from Accomack County VA to Pittsylvania County VA with Collier family and references Grizzelda reported Belle Haven VA marriage as referenced in the Hart write up on Taylor and Collier families.
  		1771 John Collier lawsuit vs. Stamps Pittsylvania County VA
  		1771 John Collier lawsuit vs. Stamps Pittsylvania County VA I suspect this mention of John Collier in lawsuit vs Stamps, shows that John is related to Richard Collier(Colyar) who had lawsuit vs Stamps in 1767. I suspect this may be John Colyer(Collier, Colyar) born 1744 revolutionary soldier, who based on age could be son of Richard Colyar. Also note lawsuits of James Taylor who is documented as being father-in-law to John Colyer(Colyar) via marriage of John Colyar to Grizelda Taylor.
  		Richard Colyer gospel minister source docs Pulaski County KY research from extracts (not found to be always accurate per 2024 searches) showing various Colyer families. This researcher has found that the Augusta County VA Colliers moved to Lincoln County KY and Garrard County KY and Madison County KY. These are not believed to be related to the Pulaski County KY Colyer(Colyar) family, who based on 2024 research are believed to have migrated from Maryland to Virginia, to TN to KY.
  		1782 Henry County VA personal property tax book shows, Richard Colyar Sr., Richard Colyar Jr., Charles Colyar, and John Colyar.
  		1782 Henry County VA personal property tax extract show in error as Collins vs. Collier. shows, Richard Colyar Sr., Richard Colyar Jr., Charles Colyar, and John Colyar.
  		1782 Henry County VA personal property tax ledgers shows, Richard Colyar Sr., Richard Colyar Jr., Charles Colyar, and John Colyar.
  		1785 Henry County VA personal property tax ledger shows, Richard Colyar Jr., Charles Colyar, and John Colyar.
  		1786 Henry County VA personal property tax ledger shows, Charles Colyar, and John Colyar.
  		1787 Henry County VA personal property tax ledger shows, Richard Colyar Jr., and John Colyar.
  		1788 Henry County VA personal property tax ledger shows John Colyar only
  		1789 Henry County VA personal property tax ledger shows John Colyar only
  		1790 Henry County VA personal property tax ledger shows John Colyar only
  		Colyer vs. Hutchings lawsuit and Ky Court of Appeals: Andrew Jackson Here Andrew Jackson, the brother in law of Thomas Hutchings files suit against Charles Colyer to collect a $400 horse debt. Colyer claims he was ready to pay at date required and Hutchings was a no show, so not owed any more. Andrew Jackson appeals and wins suit to require Colyer to pay. Note that on page 7, bond is made in Pulaski County KY by Charles and a John Colyar. Was this John Colyar the brother or son to Charles ? It shows that a John and Charles Colyar were horse traders. This inidicates Charles and John in horse trading biz thus possible hints to the Washington County TN court case where a John Colyar is accused of being a horse thief and a Charles Colyar puts up bond for appeal with Jacob Brown of Washington County TN.
  		1789 Washington County tn court John Colyer appeal of conviction of petit larceny, and acquitted. I am not sure if this is the John Colyer born 1744, or possibly a son of Charles Colyer, since there is evidence of Charles Colyer and Jacob Brown posting bond for a John Colyer. Mrs A.E. Hart in her 1934 genealogy of John Colyar 1744 says that John Colyar 1744 had a wooden leg and was disabled in some ways from war wounds. Further, that as a result, his wife and children had to work. Further, evidence shows via deeds in Pulaski County and Rockcastle County KY where both Charles and John 1744 later moved, that they lived next to each other. Therefore, it seems this is likely John Colyar 1744. Another Washington County TN court document shows that Mrs Brown was paid for keeping a child of John Colyar.
  		1790 Washington County TN court, John Colyer lawsuit against a Mr. Pig for defamation, dismissed.
  		1806 Pulaski Property tax record: John Colyer Per search of Ky Archives Frankfort, John Colyer FIRST appears on property tax records in 1806 with no land, just horses.
  		1790 Washington County TN: John Colyer acquitted Appeals court rules John Colyer not guilty of larceny
  		1788 Washington County TN tax list William Colyar and brothers believed to be misspelled names of William, Charles and John Colyar
  		John Colyar of Washington County sentenced to 20 lashes a John Colyar sentenced to 20 lashes for horse theif. This Colyar related to William Colyar...as William's Brother Charles, puts up bond for appeal along with Jacob Brown. Given the life-long close association between John 1744 and brother Charles (they lived next to each other in Pulaski and Rockcastle County KY per deeds), this is likely to be John 1744. John of 1744 has a brother named Charles, who is documented to be in the horse trading business via a Pulaski County KY lawsuit with Andrew Jackson. The lawsuit concerned a purchase of land in Pulaski County Ky from Jackson's deceased brother in law that was to be paid with horses. Status: Located
  		John Colyar as Jonesborough TN stealing A John Colyar that may be related to William Colyar who lived with his brothers Richard and Charles in Jonesborough area Status: Located
  		Jacob Brown biography Biography of Jacob Brown, a early settler and neighbor to William Colyar in Washington County Tennessee. His wife / ex-wife was paid by court for keeping a child John Colyer Status: Located
  		1795 Ruth Brown paid paid $25 a year for keeping child of John Colyer Washington County Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions abstracts WP project—TN State Archives Library Nashville: the first page ref is to WP project extract, the (p-) reference is to original court Ruth Brown paid paid $25 a year for keeping child of John Colyer for 3 months p.288 ( p569). Since John Colyar 1744 was largely an invalid from war wounds, it is reported his wife had to work to support family. Circumstantial evidence like this lends support to this child belonging to John Colyar 1744. Status: Located
  		1808 Lincoln County Ky court Davis vs. William and John Colyer
  		1803 Lincoln County KY prop tax: John Sr, John Jr., William Colyar
  		1791 Henry County VA delinquent tax This from the Mar 2026 issue of the Virginia Genealogist publication shows a Richard and John "Collier".

  
  

• Notes

  This may be the John Collyer that is found in White's Abstracts of Rev. War Pension files vol I as follows: "Collyer, John or John Colyer, S16728, NC & VA Line, appl 11 Nov 1833 Franklin Cty IN aged 76, sol enl in Pittsylvania Cty VA & later moved to Wilkes Cty NC & also enl there & after the war sol moved to Pendleton Cty SC for 4 yrs then moved back to Wilkes Cty NC for 2 yrs then moved to the Holston in Washington Cty TN for 2 yrs then moved to the Clinch River in Russel Cty VA for 13 yrs then moved to Floyd Cty KY for 4 yrs then moved back to Russel Cty VA for 3 yrs the moved back to Morgan Cty KY for 8 yrs then moved to Franklin Cty IN, sol was b 1757 in Cumberland Cty VA, on 26 Jun 1845 sol was a res of Mercer Cty MO to be near his children who had 'generally moved there' " Alternatively could be one in White's as: "John, Grizzy, W8624, VA Line & also srv in the Northwest Indian War of 1790 to 1795 & his pension was based on the latter srv, sol apply 4 Sep 1791 because of disability incurred in srv, in 1821 sol was a res of Lincoln Cty KY, sol d 31 March 1826 in Rockcastle Cty KY, sol and wid had m in 1772 or 1773, wid appl 4 Nov 1843 Rockcastle Cty KY based on sol's Rev War srv & she was aged 90, sol & wife raised a large family of children but only William who was the oldest was named & at the time wid made her appl she referred to a widowed daughter (not named), the following were mentioned but no relationship to sol's family was stated, towit; in 1843 Richard Colyer a minister mad aff'dt in Rockcaslte Cty KY aged over 64, in 1843 one Stephen M. Collyer a res of Rockcastle Cty KY stated that he had moved from VA at the same time as sol & his wife, said Stephen M. was b 10 Apr 1775 & was also a minister". Looks like this is the John of RockCastle....see A.E. Hart book of Calloway Family that details this man. This John Collier/Colyer born 1744 is NOT the one who was a colonel in Randolph county NC near Salisbury NC militia. Therefore not the one Capt John Johnston of Rowan County NC fought for in revolution. See researcher Brenda Schwall posting below: BELOW IS EMAIL OBTAINED FROM SEARCH OF ROOTSWEB. CNJDR Isearch-cgi 1.20.06 (File: 25) Dear Randy, I am always curious when I see "John Collier" had a big plantation and seven sons in North Carolina. Can you please tell me which county in NC and when. If it is the John Collier in Guilford/Randolph County during the Rev. War, I want to make sure you don't get yours confused with 11mine." I have been arguing with sources (one live) for years, trying to seperate the two. I have finally done so, to my satisfaction and have documents to prove it. The two John's overlap in time somewhat, but yours stayed and mine moved to Greene County, TN in 1792 So everything after that date should be yours safely. Mine was the Col. John Collier (1732-1823) born in Harrisburg (Paxtang/Paxton), PA, son of James and Susannah Dougan Collier. He moved to NC after his uncle, Thomas Dougan, Sr., (1763) by 1772 and lived there for 20 years. Any military connection with the Dougan family (and also a Thomas Johnston) will be mine. Col. John was in the NC militia and fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. He was also a prosecutor of Tories and was persecuted in return. Fanning and Little burned his house down twice. One night he escaped with three bullet holes through his shirt. His wife was named Margaret. Col. John also owned a lot of land. Much of it bought after confiscation from the Tories. After the war, much of it was taken away from him. In 1792 he had had enough and started over again in Tennessee. One lady I corresponded with was convinced that she had been in the large house he had owned which was still standing. That was the large plantation which had been divided among 7 sons. That would be yours. My Col. John, had only two living sons. One died during the persecution of Fanning and LIttle. The sons of my Col. John came to Tennessee with him, John Jr, and Thomas Mine lived on or near Deep River. The Dougans, his cousins, lived on Deep River also and are buried in the Bell/Welborn Cemetery in Sophia, Randolph County, North Carolina. I have copies of 14 letters written among the members of the Dougan, Collier, Johnston families from NC and SC back to their family in PA. They range from 1776 to 1828. That, plus some Bible records, county histories, etc. are my proof. Let me know if I can help you straighten them out. Sincerely, Brenda Schwall GENEOBUG@aol.com http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/.../COLLIER+1997+5995529+MESSAGE-BOD 7/25/98[ColyerV2.FTW] ...........................1778............................ ....................BOND OF APPRENTICE..................... ...........................TO.............................. ................WILLIAM TURNER, BLACKSMITH................. ..................HENRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA ................ "16 November 1778. Bond of apprentice. Witness that JOSEPH KING of Henry and colony of Virginia hath put his son named JOSEPH KING voluntarily apprentice to WILLIAM TURNER blacksmith in Henry County for a full term of 12 years. The master shall give him one year of training. Signed: Joseph King, William Turner. Wit: John Colyar, Thomas Cooper. (Note: William Turner was 25 years old) ___________________________________________________________ Horse Trader: see lawsuit with Thomas Hutchings Estate and Andrew Jackson that shows that Charles Colyer was in the horse trading business. See also, John Colyar born 1744 who is reported to have a wooden leg from Revolutionary War injuries. John Colyar 1744 documents show he was accused of horse theft and appeal bond is put up by Charles Colyer in Washington County TN. From this, it might be shown that both Charles and invalid brother John Colyar were in the horse trading business. "To all People to whom this Present shall come. I David Haley, Senr. do send greeting. Know ye that I David Haley of Henry County and Colony of Virginia for and in consideration of the love, good will and affection which I have and do bare toward my loving son David Haley of the same County and Colony aforesaid have given and granted by these presents do fully give and grant unto the said David Haley his Heirs, Executors, Administrators or assigns a Sartain Tract and Parcel of Land Iying on the south side Smith River, adjoining Collyar on the South and running up the said River including all the land on the south side of the River of which before the signing of this Present I have delivered him the said David Haley an Inventory signed with my one hand and bearing even date. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Tract or Parcel of Land houses and Premises to him the said David Haley his Heirs Executors or Administrators or Assigns from henceforth as his and their proper Land houses and Tenements absolutely without any mannor of condition. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this twenty-sixth day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight. Interlined before assigned. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of: Abraham Adams John Colyar James Duncan David Haley S Charles Colyer born 1757, brother to this John born 1744, reports in his revolutionary pension app that he was born in Fauquier County VA. Here is a reference to a John Collier(Colyer) in Fauquier County 1766: Will of Richard Luttrell, Sr. 1766 Fauquier County, Virginia, Will Book 1, Page 95 In the name of GOD Amen, this 10th day of September 1764. I Richard LUTTRELL of Fauquier County, in the Colony of Virginia being of perfect health and sound mind and memory thanks be given to GOD for it therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to once die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that the hands of Almighty GOD that gave it and my body I recommend to earth to be buried in a decent christian burial at the descretion of my Executors nothing doubting that at the General resurection I shall receive the same by the Mighty of GOD and as touching such worldy estate wherewith it has pleased GOD to bless me in the manner following: IN PRIMIS I give to my son James Luttrell, 70 acres of land more or less and being the land whereon he now lives and bounded by me. ITEM I give to my son Michael Luttrell 70 acres of land more or less being the land whereon he now lives and being on the same side of the run that my son James lives on and bounded by me. ITEM I give to my son Samuel Luttrell 70 acres of land more or less being the same land and plantation whereon he now lives and where John Collier formerly lived and bounded by me.




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  [S25246] Latter day saints web library. Latter day saints web library. AFN:2VJP-1K family id367259; Mrs. AE Hart the Richard Calloway Family [S14494] Alice Colyer Gala. Alice Colyer Gala, Louisville KY 7/29/98. per Alice who is from Virginia, this man lived in Scott Co. Virginia. [S05088] Collierj.ftw--Tim Jeffries, Cincinnati OH, Tim Jeffries, Cincinnatti OH. Date of Import: Aug 6, 1998 [S14494] Alice Colyer Gala. Date of Import: Sep 19, 1998 [S27813] ColyerV2.FTW. Date of Import: Sep 30, 1998 [S25246] Latter day saints web library. [S01735] Parker Smith Renaud - 4/96, personal genealogy files. Parker Smith Renaud - 4/96 via Tim Jeffries gedcom.. Parker Smith Renaud - 4/96 via Tim Jeffries GEDCOM.. Parker Smith Renaud - 4/96.