Ninth Generation

297. Richard (*) WARD was born on 29 Oct 1692 in "Sheffield", Varina Parish, Henrico, Virginia. He died in Jan 1762 in Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg, Virginia.

RICHARD WARD, who lived in Cumberland, Brunswick , and in Lunenburg County where he died and possibly in Prince Edward County, is the son of Captain SETH WARD and ANN HATCHER of Henrico County as proven by Henrico Court Records (See notes on Seth Ward & Ann Hatcher). RICHARD was born 29 October 1692 at Sheffield Plantation in Henrico County, Virginia as the third of four sons of SETH and ANN. His brothers were SETH WARD who married MARTHA WORSHAM, JOSEPH WARD who married SARAH STEWART, and BENJAMIN WARD who married ANNE ANDERSON. His step-father was WILLIAM BLACKMAN.

About 1716 RICHARD WARD married firstly, FRANCES (Surname unknown), by whom he had two known children, BENJAMIN WARD in 1717 and TAHPANES WARD in 1729, wife of PHILIP WEBBER. In 1759 he married secondly MARY JOHNS, by whom he had a son named RICHARD WARD, Jr. about 1760, shortly before RICHARD WARD, SR. died in 1762 at Lunenburg County, Virginia. What became of MARY JOHNS WARD or their son, RICHARD WARD, JR., cannot be clearly established as of this writing. RICHARD WARD led an interesting and colorful life. He lived at various times in Brunswick County, Cumberland County, Henrico, and Lunenburg in Virginia and was briefly in Granville County, North Carolina. He was frequently involved in legal disputes as is evidenced through various court records. RICHARD WARD had many descendants: three known children and thirteen known grand-children,& sixty-two known great-grandchildren. [-Brenda H. Reed, RootsWeb]

( Neck is located in Charlotte Co., VA)

Time Line:

DEC 1707: Cpt. Seth Ward, father of Richard Ward, died at Henrico Co., VA.

APR 1708: Henrico Court: John Clark, witness on behalf of Richard Ward in difference between Wm. Blackman & his uncle, Edward Ward regarding stopping of a road.

1713: Living in Henrico County, VA.

FEB 1713/14: Henrico Court: Richard Ward by petition is of lawful age, & prayes the estate left by his father, Seth, be delivered to him by Wm. Blackman.

18 SEP 1717: His son, Benjamin Ward, was born, probably in Henrico County, part that became Goochland.

4 JUL 1720: Richard's stepfather, William Blackman, died at Henrico, VA.

OCT 1720: Henrico Court: John Soane vs Richard Ward, action of trespass, dismissed

1723: Richard Ward by Distrainte obtained from Thomas Pleasants one feather bed, one sheet, & a blanket.

7 JUL 1723: Albemarle County: Thos. Pleasants, sufferings 1719-1723. Taken by Distrainte by Richard Ward one feather bed, one sheet, & a blanket.

JUN 1724: Henrico Court: Richard Dennis complaining to justice of Henrico against Richard Ward for stealing Indian corn

OCT 1724: John Burton, plaintiff vs Richard Ward, defendant; Ward assaulted & beat Burton; jury verdict for Burton; 17 shillings sterling; battery fully proved; plaintiff to recover costs; Henrico County 19

1728: Col Wm. Byrd, II, uncle of Mary Duke Ward, surveyed the dividing line of VA & NC, visiting Pittsylvania County, VA.

29 MAR 1729: His only known daughter, Tahpanes Ward, is born.

17 JUN 1732: His youngest brother, BENJAMIN WARD, died at Raleigh Parish, Henrico County.

1733: Goochland Co., VA (later Cumberland)

23 MAR 1732/33: Goochland Co: 450 acres N side Appomattox R., (later Cumberland Co) 20

3 JUL 1733: Goochland Co: Richard Ward witnessed a deed, John Bolling of Henrico to Edward Curd of same, land.

1734: AMELIA CO. formed from PRINCE GEORGE & BRUNSWICK Cos.

1734: Richard Ward's mother, Anne Ward Blackman, died at Henrico County, VA.

14 DEC 1734: His brother, SETH WARD, died at Sheffields, Henrico County.

18 MAY 1735: Goochland Court: Thos. Prosser, adm. of Wm. Bouncher dec'd, v Richard Ward; time granted to answer bill.

15 JUN 1735: Goochland Court: Wm. Bouncher v Richard Ward; plaintiff demurs to defendant's bill of injunction & for cause that the complainant had remedy by law & Defd joins in demurrer.

19 NOV 1735: Goochland Court: Thos. Prosser, adm. of Wm. Bouncher dec;d, v Richard Ward; time granted for answer.

25 NOV 1735: Goochland County, Levy, disbursement 200 pounds of tobacco, Richard Ward.

15 FEB 1735/36: Goochland Court: Richard Ward serves on jury duty.

9 APR 1736: Amelia Court: Assault & Battery, Thomas Franklin v Richard Ward; dismissed.

17 JUN 1736: Goochland Court: John Twitty v Richard Ward for 690 lbs. tobacco due; judgment granted as Ward did not appear.

17 JUN 1736: Goochland Court: Thos. Prosser, adm of Wm. Bouncher, v Richard Ward, demurrer is overruled; Leave is granted; Prosser to answer said bill.

18 AUG 1736: Goochland Court: Wm. Bounshire, Thos Prosser adm., v Richard Ward, action of debt, answer filed by plaintiff.

19 AUG 1736: Goochland Court: Henry Cary v Richard Ward, action of trespass; case dismissed.

12 NOV 1736: Amelia Court: Petition, Richard Ward v Wm. Ferguson; Sheriff returned Deft inhabitant of Henrico & not in his bailiwick.

18 MAY 1737: Goochland Court: Action of Debt, Thos. Prosser, adm. of Wm. Bounshire dec'd, v Richard Ward; def files replication to plt's answer in Chancery.

9 DEC 1737: Amelia Court: Judgment, Rob't Vaughan v Richard Ward; jury trial; for plaintiff 10 pounds & costs.

BEF MAR 1737/38: No longer in Amelia County.

9 MAR 1737/38: Amelia Court: Rob't Vaughan v Richard Ward; Ward is not to be found within Sheriff Thomas Walker's bailiwick. 35

1739: Grandson, Daniel Ward born to Benjamin Ward & his first wife.

1740: In Brunswick County, VA.

20 AUG 1740: Brunswick Co., VA: Wm. Russell purchased land bounded by Richard Ward.

20 JUN 1741: His brother, JOSEPH WARD, died at Dale Parish, Henrico County.

1742: In Brunswick Co., VA

1742: In Goochland Co., VA

12 JAN 174142: Brunswick County, 400 acres, S side Ward's fork. [Note: in present Charlotte County.]

12 FEB 1741/42: Brunswick County, owned 304 acres, north side Ward Fork

18 FEB 1741/42: Amelia Court: Debt action Richard Ward, assignee of Seth Ward v Thomas Osborn, to Pltf by nihil dicit unless Deft appears next court

30 JUL 1742: Goochland County: 200 a, s James R. on Swift Creek

20 MAY 1743: Amelia Court: Judgment, Richard Ward, assignee of Seth Ward v Thomas Osborn to PTf for 9/12/0 due by bond, judgement to be discharged by payment 4/16/0 with interest & costs.

23 JUN 1743: Amelia Court: Have taken Thomas Osborn to satisfy debt to Richard Ward; Sheriff Thomas Tabbt.

30 JUL 1742: Goochland County, 200 acres south side James River on Swift Creek, in a Meadow; adjacent Thomas Watkins, Michael Garthwright & John Maxey; Whereas by Patent 11 April 1732 granted Nathaniel Maxey 11 April 1732.

9 AUG 1743: Goochland Court: Richard Ward witnessed deed, James Blevin to Edward Booker Jr., for 400 acres on both sides of Little Muddy Cr., Goochland Co. along with Thos Moseley & Lusby Turpin.

19 NOV 1743: Amelia Court: Richard Ward, witness for Edward Davis, to be paid for 2 days witness & coming & going 16 miles

12 JAN 1745/46: Brunswick County: 404 acres, Ward's Fork

MAR 1745/46: In Goochland County.

29 MAR 1746: Goochland County: Indenture, Wm. Cannon & Richard Ward (both of Goochland) 55 pounds, 492 acres, original grant to John Martin; proven 3 April 1746

10 JUN 1746: Goochland County: Tithe List, Richard Ward & William Russell. 9 Tithes.

28 AUG 1746: Amelia Co (later Prince Edward) 400 acres on South side of Appomattox R. adjoining Osborne's line, formerly granted John Dawson dec 1738 & Henry Dawson his son & heir; now granted Richard Ward

DEC 1747: Lunenburg Court - Richard Ward vs Aaron Ayers, defendant, continued to next court.

1748: Of Goochland County, VA.

FEB 1747/48: Joseph Ward to Richard Ward, indenture of feoffment with livery of seizin, Lunenburg Co.

FEB 1747/48: Lunenburg Court: Case against Aaron Ayres continued to next court

FEB 1747/48: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward vs Thomas Bassett; to plead at next court.

FEB 1747/48 Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward's petition to build water grist mill on Ward's fork is rejected.

MAY 1748: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward to recover in case against Aaron Ayres, defendant in debt.

20 SEP 1748: Lunenburg County: Rees Prees sells 400 ac, Amelia Co, s Little Saylor's Cr (later Prince Edward Co)Joseph Ward to Richard Ward of Goochland County.

OCT 1748: Lunenburg Court: Rice Price to Richard Ward, indenture of Feoffment with livery of seizin.

OCT 1748: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward, ptf (James Merridith, Atty.) v Aaron Ayres (Rbt Jones, Atty); defendant pleads insufficient evidence; plaintiff to answer at next court.

23 NOV 1748: Lunenburg Court: Joseph Ward of Amelia Co. to Richard Ward of Goochland, 200 acres on north side of Stanton River in Lunenburg County. recorded 6 Feb 1748. signed 23 nov 1748.

1749: Lunenburg County: Tithable

1749: Richard Ward, one tithe, Lunenburg County; also Seth Ward, one tithe.

26 FEB 1748/49: Cumberland Court: The said Edward Davidson shall keep the Peace ... and more especially towards Richard Ward, who hat this day taken the oath appointed by Law in such cases for a year and a day, then this recognizance to be void.

JUN 1749: Cumberland Court: Attachment awarded the Plaintiff Richard Ward, Agent, the Effects of John Jones.

JUN 1749: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward has leave to open a Church Road from Angola Creek into Meekin's Rolling Road to Tarwallett Chappell.

5 JUN 1749: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward ordered to lay out road in Lunenburg County from Youngs Mill Path to Little Ronoke Bridge at Coles Road.

27 JUN 1749: Cumberland Court: The attachment of Richard Ward against ??? continued.

25 SEP 1749: Cumberland Court: Ordered that Richard Ward's 9 tithables to wit: Richard Ward, Jack, Dick, Dinah, Priss, Lucy, Moll, Beford, Jude, be added to the list returned by Archibald Carey.

ABT 1750: Grandson, Benjamin Ward, born to Benjamin Ward & his 2nd wife.

1750: Lunenburg County: Tithable, Abraham Martin's List

30 JAN 1749/50: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell v Geo. Poplin & Richard Ward, Chancery, Warad filed answer to Bill of Complaint. Complainant prays leave till nexty court to consider same. Poplin is dismissed as complainant fails to prosecute.

31 JAN 1749/50: Cumberland Court: John Austin v Richard Ward. Defendant recovers 5 shililngs & costs against Ward.

27 MAR 1750: Cumberland Court: Served on jury duty.

28 MAR 1750: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell vs Geo. Poplin & Richard Ward, Defendants, Chancery; Ward has time given to answer the Complainant's Bill and an Alias Subpoena is awarded him against the other defendant Poplin, he not having previously been served.

24 JUL 1750: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell v Geo. Poplin & Richard Ward, Chancery, continued as Poplin not being summoned a Plurias Subpoena is awarded the plaintiff.

25 AUG 1750: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richard Ward, case continued.

27 AUG 1750: Cumberland Court: John Austin v Richard Ward, In Case, Imparlance granted.

27 AUG 1750: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v John Mauldin, discontinued, plalintiff failing to prosecute.

OCT 1750: Lunenburg Court: Petition, Richard Ward, proprietor of tract on both sides Wards Fork Creek & desires to erect water grist mill; sheriff ordered to summon 12 freeholders to access damage that will acc rue to adjacent lands.

27 NOV 1750: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell v Geo. Poplin & Richard Ward, in Chancery, attachment awarded plaintiff Mary Bell.

28 NOV 1750: Cumberland Court: Motion of Edward Davison, witness for Booker Smith v Richard Ward, ordered that he pay him 200 pounds of Nett Tobo for 8 days attendance.

1751: Resided in Lunenburg County (formerly Brunswick).

20 MAR 1750/51: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell v Richard Ward, case continued to allow Comp. to answer Defendant.

APR 1751: Lunenburg Court: Inquisition of mill lately obtained by Richard Ward by former Court order recorded.

5 APR 1751: Cumberland Court: Served on Grand Jury.

27 MAY 1751: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell v Richard Ward, Chancery, a Dedimus Potestatem Issue order to take depositions of witnesses.

27 MAY 1751: Cumberland Court: Rees Preese v Richard Ward, who says he has paid the debt.

27 AUG 1751: Cumberland Co.: Reese Preese v Ward debt, plaintiff to recover 100 pounds to be discharabed by payments (9 pounds 10 shillings 9 pence with interest on 50 pounds & interest on 9.10.9 till fully pai d & with costs). No proceedings, judgment heard in Equity

19 SEP 1751: Cumberland County, VA

19 SEP 1751: Richard Ward of Cumberland Co to J. Mitchell, 500 ac, Amelia Co.

14 OCT 1751: Daughter, Tahpenes, marries Phillip Webber.

26 NOV 1751: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v John Cook, case dismissed (Cumberland Co. Court).

1752: Lunenburg Co., VA; Richard Ward, 3 tithables Wm. Caldwell's List.

1752: Of Lunenburg County, VA

15 AUG 1752: Grandson, John Webber, born to Tahpenes & Philip Webber.

26 MAR 1753: Cumberland Court: Jury Duty

28 MAY 1753: Cumberland Court: Andrew & Archibald Buchanan v Richard Ward, in debt, case dismissed.

26 NOV 1753: Cumberland Court: Sat on Grand Jury of Inquest.

1754: Of Sotham Parish, Cumberland County, VA

24 JUN 1754: Cumberland Court: Appointed Surveyor of the Road in place of Edward Davison

5 SEP 1754: Lunenburg Court: Conveyed 13 negroes, stock, household furniture to Benjamin Ward of Granville Co., NC.

5 SEP 1754: Prince Edward County: Conveyed to daughter Tahpenes Ward 400 ac

2 APR 1755: Lunenburg Court: James J Wilson swore to a/c against Richard Ward

MAY 1755: Lunenburg Court: James Wilson sbst Richard Ward, defendant in case; defendant not inhabitant this county; suit abates.

3 JUN 1755: Lunenburg Court: Deed poll proved between Richard Ward & James Anderson

4 JUN 1755: Lunenburg Court: John Austin vs Richard Ward in debt; case dismissed

25 JUN 1755: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward witnessed the will of Thomas Williamson, Lunenburg Co., VA.

25 JUN 1755: Richard Ward witnesses the will of Thomas Williamson at Lunenburg Co., VA.

30 JUN 1755: Lunenburg Court: Conveys power of attorney to "trusty friend" Benjamin Ward, late of Granville Co

30 JUN 1755: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward of Cumberland Co., to Benjamin Ward, of Granville NC, for 1500L currency, all Richard's lands in Lunenburg Co., on Ward's Fork (now Charlotte Co), a branch of Little Roa noke, all buildings, etc.

5 JUL 1755: Lunenburg County: Richard Ward witnessed the will of Thomas Williamson

21 JUL 1755: Lunenburg Court: Douglass Puckett, James & Sarah Mitchell, Susanah Morris, Wm. Sadler, Wdward Davison, Robert & Elizabeth Poe, Mary & James Wilson were witnesses for Richard Ward.

21 JUL 1755: Lunenburg Court: John Thomas, William Logan, Flemstead Ransum, Edmond Archdeacono, John Smith & Wm. Rice witness for Richard Ward at suit The King (re Nathaniel Basset).

21 JUL 1755: Lunenburg Court: Nathaniel Basset accuses Richard Ward of trying to kill him.

21 JUL 1755: Lunenburg Court: James Cary Jr. Benj. Harris, Jeremiah Hatcher, Benj. Ward post bond for Richard Ward's recognizance.

21 JUL 1755: Lunenburg Court: Nathaniel Basset swears he believes himself in danger of losing his life by Richard Ward; sheriff to detain Ward in custody until recognizance L100/securities L25 each for yr/day

28 JUL 1755: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward, Spec. Bail for Gideon Marr, at suit of Thos. Johnson in action of Detinue. Marr is committed to jail. (Cumberland Co. Court).

29 JUL 1755: Cumberland Court: Served on Jury in case of Tresspass Assault & Battery

30 JUL 1755: Cumberland County Court: Jury duty.

30 JUL 1755: Cumberland Court: On motion of witness John Johnson for John Nelson v Richard Ward, ordered Nelson be paid 232 pounds tobacco for 4 days attendance & coming 22 miles twice & returning.

23 SEP 1755: Cumberland Court: Motion of John Thomas, witness for Wm. White v Richard Ward; ordered White pay him 110 pounds tobacco for 2 days attendance & coming & returning 20 miles.

30 SEP 1755: Lunenburg Court: Conveys all his lands in Lunenburg Co. to his nephew, Benjamin Ward of Granville, NC.

8 OCT 1755: Lunenburg Court: John Austin vs Richard Ward, defendant in debt

6 NOV 1755: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward, tithable, to assist Samuel Johnson in clearing and keeping road repaired in Lunenburg County.

24 NOV 1755: Cumberland Court: Edward Booker exhibited & made oath to an account against Richard Ward for 12 lbs 3 shillings 3 pence; ordered certified.

24 NOV 1755: Cumberland Court: Peter Johnson made oath to balance of 14.2.4 currency due from Richard Ward to Bogle & Co.

ABT 1756: Grandson, Dr. William Ward, born to Benjamin Ward, Jr. & his 2nd wife.

24 FEB 1756: Cumberland Court: Thomas Osborn v Richard Ward, in case; Osborn recovers 5 shillings & costs.

25 FEB 1756: Cumberland Court: James Deans (Chesterfield). v Ward, in debt. Sheriff made return that he attached one jugg of estate of the deft. Plaintiff recovers 112L. to be discharge by payment of 56L wit h int. & costs; Sheriff to sell attached effects.

22 MAR 1756: Cumberland Court: Motion of Henry Nelson, witness for Abijah Elmore v Richard Ward; paid 200 pounds tobacco for court attendance (Cumberland Co. Court).

22 MAR 1756: Cumberland Court: Motion of Wm. Barns, witness for Abijah Elmore, v Richard Ward; Elmore pay him 130 lbs of tobacco for 1 day attendance & coming 35 miles.

22 MAR 1756: Cumberland Court: Motions of Joseph Pollard & Samuel Poe in case of Abijah Elmore v Richard Ward; paid for attending court.

6 JUL 1756: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward to Benjamin Ward, bill of sale.

7 SEP 1756: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward vs Benjamin Ward defendant in debt & no inhabitant of Lunenburg; suit abates

5 OCT 1756: Lunenburg Court: Reese Preece to Richard Warde, deed poll; Cathrine , wife of Preece, relinquished dower right.

1 MAR 1757: Cumberland Court: James Deans v Richard Ward, case dismissed, parties reached agreement (Cumberland Co. Court).

1 MAR 1757: Cumberland Court: Mary Bell v Richard Ward, Chancery, Case dismissed; plaintiff to pay Ward costs.

JUL 1757: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward v Nathaniel Christian; witness James Spradlin; Ward to recover damages for nonperformance; Douglas Puckett witness

JUL 1757: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward vs Benjamin Ward, defendant in debt; case dismissed

3 NOV 1757: Lunenburg Court: Wm. Eaton vs Richard Ward, jury trial; plaintiff to recover damages; Ward granted appeal but failed to give bond/security

27 FEB 1758: Cumberland Court: Wm. Bogle, John Craig, Wm. Anderson, Thos. Peter, Jas. Dunlop Sr & Jr. v Richard Ward; case dismissed (Cumberland Co Court).

9 MAR 1758: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward vs John Allen (bail by Wm. Allen) jury trial; Ward to recover by breach of promise; Perrin Alday paid by Ward for 16 days as witness.

27 MAR 1758: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v John Nelson; jury; Defendant not guilty & recovers against Ward (Cumberland Co. Court).

27 MAR 1758: Cumberland Court: Wm. Barnes, witness for John Nelson (v Richard Ward), paid 285 pounds tobacco for appearing in court (Cumberland Co. Court).

4 APR 1758: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward to Benj. Ward, Bill of Sale; Abraham Baker, witness, gives oath that Negro man was delivered; Charles Cupples witness for Benjamin Ward to prove Bill of Sale.

4 APR 1758: Lunenburg Court: John Tomason vs Richard Ward; petitioner to recover debt.

18 APR 1758: Lunenburg Court: Benjamin & Martha Ward of Granville, NC deeded to Henry Ward, for 550 pounds, all Benjamin's lands deeded him from Richard Ward on 31 June 1755 to Henry Ward of Amelia County.

23 MAY 1758: Cumberland Court: John Allen v Richard Ward, jury trial, for plaintiff, breach of promise, 26.8.9 lbs & costs awarded (Cumberland Co. Court).

23 MAY 1758: Cumberland Court: John Wayles v Richard Ward; jury trial; Wayles to recover 12.10 lbs.; judgment paid.

24 MAY 1758: Cumberland Court: Perrin Alday, witness for John Allen against Richard Ward, awarded attendance.

25 JUN 1758: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v Rees Preist, Chancery, defendant barred from his judgment until Mrs. Ward relinquishes her Right of Dower & defendant pay the plaintiff his costs (Cumberland Co. Cour t). .

19 JUL 1758: Cumberland Court: Served on Jury duty..

SEP 1758: Private, Militia, Lunenburg Co., VA

28 SEP 1758: Of Goochland County, VA

28 SEP 1758: Reece Preece of Lunenburg to Richard Ward of Goochland, 337 acres on Ward's Fork, Lunenburg for 50 L currency .

8 NOV 1758: Lunenburg Court: Geo. Clarke declares Richd Ward will hurt his estate, Court orders 6 months recognizance for Ward & summoned to next court to answer.

NOV 1758: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward vs John Cox; dismissed; defendant to recover costs.

NOV 1758: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward's Negro man, Will, brough to bary by Lyddal Bacon Sheriff, having feloniously stolen to his own use hogs & property of Geo Clarke who requests corporal punishment rather than trial; Negro order to commons whipping post.

2 MAY 1759: Lunenburg County: He married secondly Married Mary Johns..

2 MAY 1759: Lunenburg Court: John Ford, Joseh Williams, & Charles Cupples were witnesses in Richard Ward's suit against Benj. Ward..

2 MAY 1759: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward on attachment vs Benjamin Ward; defendant not guilty; Ward to take nothing for false clamour; granted new trial next court.

3 MAY 1759: Lunenburg Court: James Easter, witness for Richard Ward in suit against Benj. Ward.

JUN 1759: Lunenburg Court: Richard Ward on attachment vs estate Benjamin Ward; jury; Richard's witnesses were Jos. Williams, Charles Cupples, John Ford.

26 JUN 1759: Cumberland Court: Thos Tabb, Exec of Wm. Booker dec'd, v Richard Ward; case dismissed (Cumberland Co. Court).

26 JUN 1759: John Wayles recorded 3,713 acres in Cumberland Co., adjacent to Richard Ward (880 acres granted Seth Ward in 1730).

26 FEB 1760: Cumberland Court: Wm. & Martha Clark, Francis James, John Fleming & Wm. Miggingson Excrs. of James Meredith dec;d v Richard Ward; attachement against the defendant;s estate; respited to next court (C umberland Co. Court).

25 MAR 1760: Cumberland Court: Wm. & Martha Clarke, Francis James, John Fleming & Wm. Migginson Excrs of Jas. Meredith v Richard Ward, case continued.

29 JUL 1760: Cumberland Court: Clark et al v Richard Ward, case continued.

25 AUG 1760: Cumberland Court: Gideon Marr v Richard Ward, in case, special imparlance (Cumberland Co. Court).

22 SEP 1760: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richarad Ward, case continued (Cumberland Co. Court).

22 SEP 1760: Cumberland Court: Gideon Marr v Richard Ward; in case; Nil debit & time. (Cumberland Co. Court).

24 NOV 1760: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward's attachment against estate of Wm. Bayley is dismissed; plaintiff failed to prosecute (Cumberland Co. Court).

24 FEB 1761: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richard Ward, case continued (Cumberland Co. Court).

24 FEB 1761 Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v John Mauldin. On a Writ of Scire Facias. An alias Scire Facias awarded (Cumberland Co. Court).

26 FEB 1761: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v John Mauldin; Writ of Scire Facias. Mauldin not in the bailiwick. Ward to have execution of 65.5.9 lbs & 190 lbs of tobacco & his costs (Cumberland Co. Court).

26 MAY 1761: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richard Ward, case continued (Cumberland Co. Court).

26 MAY 1761: Cumberland Court: Gideon Marr v Richard Ward. In Case. General replication & issue. (Cumberland Co. Court).

22 JUN 1761: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richard Ward, case continued.

23 JUN 1761: Cumberland Court: Gideon Marr v Richard Ward, case continued.

27 JUL 1761: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richard Ward, case continued.

28 JUL 1761: Cumberland Court: Gideon Marr v Richard Ward, case continued.

24 AUG 1761: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v William Bailey, in case, imparlance (Cumberland Co. Court).

24 AUG 1761: Cumberland Court: Robt Hastiem assignee of Richard Ward v Wm. Bailey & Wm. Hudspeth; in debt; James Lyle, Special Bail for Defds; special imparlance granted.

13 OCT 1761: Lunenburg Court: James Caldwell to Richard Ward, both of Lunenburg, 60 pounds, 160.5 acres Luncnburg on branch of Sandy Creek adj. Geo Scott; witness by Perrin Alday, John Giles, John Dickerson; recorded 2 Feb 1762.

13 OCT 1761: Of Lunenburg County, VA

23 NOV 1761: Cumberland Court: Gideon Marr v Richard Ward; cases abates, Ward is dead.

24 NOV 1761: Cumberland Court: Flamstead Ransone, witness for Gideon Marr, v Richard Ward paid for attendance.

BEF 1762: Richard Ward passed on the Ward Family Record to his grandson, Daniel Ward (1739-1826) of Franklin Co., VA.

ABT JAN 1762: Thomas Branch cared for Richard Ward in his illness & in 1768 was paid from Richard Ward's estate.

JAN 1762: Richard Ward died, leaving a will that was proven in Lunenburg County, Virginia.

2 FEB 1762: Probate: Proven the Last Will & Testament, Lunenburg County.

2 FEB 1762: Lunenburg Court: Deed of 13 Oct 1761, James Caldwell to Richard Ward, was recorded in Lunenburg Co.

8 APR 1762: Lunenburg Court: Pinkethman Hawkins vs Perrin Aulday, excr. Richard Ward dec'd, Case Dismissed.

26 APR 1762: Cumberland Court: Wm. Baily v Richard Ward; case dismissed, failed to prosecute.

4 MAY 1762: Probate: Estate appraisal recorded in Lunenburg Court; 518 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence.

4 MAY 1762: Probate: Estate appraisal, Cumberland Co. of 734 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence recorded (30 Apr 1762) Lunenburg County

24 MAY 1762: Cumberland Court: Wm. Bailey v Perrin Aulday, Exec. of Richard Ward dec'd, in chancery, time to answer.

25 MAY 1762: Cumberland Court: Clarke et al v Richard Ward; case abates by Ward's death.

25 MAY 1762: Cumberland Court: Richard Ward v Wm. Bailey, case abates, Ward is dead.

26 MAY 1762: Cumberland Court: Robert Hastie, assignee of Richard Ward, v Wm. Baily & Wm. Hudspeth; in debt, payment & issue.

6 JUL 1762: Lunenburg Court: Chas. Cupples, witness for Richard Ward's executors, at suit John Cox, pad by Excrs. for 2 days attendance & 50 miles travel.

3 AUG 1762: Lunenburg Court: Robt. Walter & Co. vs Perrin Aulday, Exec. Richard Ward decd: jury; plaintiffs to recover.

3 AUG 1762: Robt Haistie & Co vs Perrin Aulday excr Richard Ward Decd, jury, plaintiffs to recover; Lunenburg Court.

7 SEP 1762: Lunenburg Court: Perrin Aulday, Exec. Richard Ward Dec'd, vs Benjamin Ward; jury; judgment for defendant Benj. Ward.

AFT JAN 1762: Benjamin Collins & Christopher Branch paid for Richard Ward's funeral expenses & were reimbursed by his estate..

AFT JAN 1762: Thomas Ashwell sold the estate & was reimbursed for his services from Richard Ward's estate.

8 SEP 1763: Probate: Lunenburg Court: James Taylor & Thos. Bedford, Gentleman appointed to settle account of estate of Richard Ward.

1764: Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg Co. became Charlotte County.

13 DEC 1764: Probate: Lunenburg Court: Further inventory & appraisement of estate of Richard Ward; value 9 pounds 5 shillings, Lunenburg County.

8 SEP 1768: Probate: Lunenburg Court: Estate inventory filed by Perin Alday in Lunenburg County, VA. 12 [-Brenda H. Reed, RootsWeb]

Richard (*) WARD and Mary JOHNS were married on 2 May 1759 in Lunenburg, Virgina. Mary JOHNS was born before 1739 in Lunenburg, Virgina. She died between 1761 and 1765 in Lunenburg, Virgina.

Richard (*) WARD and Frances (*) WORSHAM were married on 18 Dec 1716 in Probably Henrico, Virginia. Frances (*) WORSHAM (daughter of Charles WORSHAM and Mary (Bevill) BELVILLE) was born on 14 Sep 1700 in Bermuda Hundred, Henrico, Virginia. She had 2 children and 17 known grandchildren. She died in .

The Ward Family Record that was owned by Daniel Ward, grandson of Richard and Frances Ward, indicates that FRANCES WARD was born September 14th, 1700. Her surname was not cited in the record. In about 1716 Frances married Richard Ward, son of Captain Seth Ward and Anne Hatcher Ward of Henrico County, Virginia. It was recorded that she gave birth to a son, BENJAMIN WARD, on September 18th, 1717 at age seventeen. On March 29th, 1729, Frances at age twenty-eight had a daughter named TAHPENES WARD. FRANCES was deceased by 1759 when her widower husband, RICHARD WARD married secondly Mary Johns in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Their son, Benjamin, married firstly c1738 to a woman only known to us as Missy, by whom he had one son named Daniel Ward of Franklin County, Virginia. Circa 1745 Benjamin married secondly Mary Duke, daughter of James Duke and Mary Byrd of Westover, Charles City County, Virginia, by whom he had six known children; their place of residence has not yet been fully established. Her daughter, Tahpenes Ward married Philip Webber; they lived out their lives in Cumberland County, Virginia. Frances was survived by fourteen known grandchildren who removed to different parts of the country. No references to date have been found that Frances relinquished her dower rights in any of the numerous land transactions of her husband, Richard Ward; this again indicates that she died before Richard Ward.

Traditionally, Frances Ward is identified as having been a Worsham. A Bible passed down among the descendants of Tahpenes (Ward) Webber is said to identify Frances as a Worsham without identifying her parents by name. Frances was perhaps a daughter of Charles Worsham and his wife, Mary Bevill. As Tahpenes (Ward) Webber named a daughter, Ann Bevill Webber, this certainly seems to support this theory regarding the identity of her parents. Ideally, Ward researchers would like to have concrete proof to confirm Frances Ward's placement in the Worsham family. This is made difficult by the destruction of so many Henrico Co., VA records. The only thing we know with any degree of confidence is the given name of Frances and her birth date. Her maiden surname and her proposed parentage are based on a proponderance of the surviving evidence, which is meager at best.

After Charles Worsham died, his wife, Mary Bevill Worsham, was involved in a court case and in her deposition she stated she had 3 sons & 2 daughters. Charles & Mary descendants in Henrico Co., VA; Prince George Co., VA., Brunswick Co., VA, Chesterfield Co., VA.

On April 25, 2005, Researcher, Steve Jennings (mrstevejennings@yahoo.com) provided t\the following information: "The tradition of this Ward family is that Frances was a Worsham. I want to back this up and try to prove it. A lady I have written back and forth who researches the Worshams said that Frances may have been one of the two daughters of Charles Worsham (died 1712 in Henrico County, Virginia) and Mary Bevill. Court records mention that Charles and Mary Worsham had five children, three sons and two daughters. The sons have been pinned down pretty much. Only one is known for 100 percent and that's William. Essex and Francis are pretty sure bets. The girls remain unidentified, but the court records do mention that there were two girls. I don't see any other Worshams that Frances could belong to. In addition to the tradition that Frances was a Worsham is the fact that Richard and Frances Ward's daughter, Tahpenes Ward Webber, named a daughter Ann Bevill Webber. I've not found a Bevill connection anywhere on either side of Ann's family, except for the possibility that her grandmother, Frances, was the daughter of Charles Worsham and Mary Bevill. The Wards and Worshams were connected through the marriage of Seth Ward, Richard Ward's brother, to Martha Worsham, a niece of Charles Worsham. So, if the family tradition is right, the brothers Seth and Richard Ward would have married first cousins. Charles and Mary Worsham would have named a son Francis and a daughter Frances Worsham. The Worsham researcher said that Frances (the girl) and Francis (the boy) might have been twins. I don't know about that one. I do know that back in those days it wasn't unheard of for parents to sometimes name two children the same name. Since the situation here was with a boy and a girl, I don't see that there is a problem."

Researcher, Steve Jennings (mrstevejennings@yahoo.com) provided information to from the Webber-Ligon Bible by email to this researcher on 30 June 2005. He stated the following: " This was taken from the Webber-Ligon Bible. RICHARD WARD married FRANCES WORSHAM and had a daughter, TAHPENES WARD, who married PHILIP WEBBER. Their daughter, ANNE BEVILL WEBBER, married RICHARD LIGON. The Webber-Ligon Bible was last known to be owned by a descendant, Mrs. WILLIAM HENRY GRAHAM. The Webber-Ligon Bible records the following marriage: RICHARD WARD and FRANCES WORSHAM was married December 18th 1716. The Bible does not identify the parents of Frances Worsham, but it does identify her as a Worsham. The fact that Richard Ward and Frances Worsham's daughter, Tahpenes, named a daughter Anne Bevill Webber points to the fact that Frances was one of the two daughters of Charles Worsham and Mary Bevill."

Jack Webber posted 28 October 2005 on Genforum the following message. "I don't know any of the Graham descendants and don't know where the Bible is today. It was owned by Mrs. Graham in 1907. I have a transcript copy of the Bible record. Here's what the transcript says, as you may find it helpful."

Richard and Ann Ligon Family Bible
These entries are taken from a Holy Bible printed in Edinburgh by Mark and Charles Kerr, 1795. The Bible is owned by Mrs. William Henry Graham, 1907.

Richard Ward and Frances Worsham was married December 18th 1716
Phillip Webber and Tahpenes Ward was married October 14th 1751
Richard Ligon and Ann Bevill Webber was married September 10th 1797
Alfred Wood married Tabitha Ward Ligon December 22 1822
William Richard Wood and Lucy Henry Southall were married August 25th 1847
Nannie Jane Wood married David Malcolm Wilkinson April 14th 1857
John Webber born August 15th 1752
Frances Webber born September 10th 1754 died September 14th 1754
Richard Webber born May 24th 1756
Phillip Webber born April 30th 1758
Benjamin Webber born October 6th 1760
Mary Webber born October 27th 1763 died November 3d 1763
Seth Ward Webber born March 20th 1766
Essex Webber born May 19th 1769 died October 8th 1773
Simeon Webber born January 16th 1772
Ann Bevill Webber born October 25th 1775
Richard Ligon born July 18th 1798
Daniel Ligon born December 22d 1799
Archibald Ligon born August 10th 1802
Tabitha Ward Ligon born June 10th 1804
Rachie Ligon born August 10th 1806
Catherine Ligon born December 11th 1808
Henry Ligon born February 11th 1811
George Ligon born June 7th 1813
Judith Ligon born February 1st 1815 [-Brenda Keck Reed]

Time Line:

BEF 2 JUN 1712: Father, Charles Worsham, died, when Frances was about 12 years of age.

2 JUN 1712: Inventory of her father's estate was taken in Henrico Co., VA.

18 DEC 1716: At age 16, Frances Worsham, married twenty-year old Richard Ward.

18 SEP 1717: At age 17, gave birth to her eldest and only known son, Benjamin Ward.

29 MAR 1729: At age 28, gave birth to her eldest and only known daughter, Tahpanes Ward.

ABT 1738: Her son, Benjamin Ward, married someone known only as Missy; she died within a short time.

4 MAY 1739: Her grandson, Daniel Ward, was born.

1742, January 12: Brunswick County, 400 acres, S side Ward's fork. [in present Charlotte County.]

1742, July 30: Goochland County, 200 acres south side James River on Swift Creek, in a Meadow; adjacent Thomas Watkins, Michael Garthwright & John Maxey; Whereas by Patent 11 April 1732 granted Nathaniel Maxey 11 April 1732

BET 1745 AND 1750: Son, Benjamin Ward, married 2ndly Mary Duke, daughter of James Duke & Mary Byrd.

14 OCT 1751: Daughter, Tahpanes Ward, married Philip Webber, Jr.

2 MAY 1759: Her husband, Richard Ward, remarried a Mary Johns at Lunenburg Co., VA.

BET AUG AND NOV 1761: Her husband, Richard Ward (age 69), died at Lunenburg Co., VA leaving a will.

20 JAN 1794: Daughter, Tahpanes Ward Webber, died at Cumberland Co., VA.

8 OCT 1805: Her daughter-in-law, Mary Duke Ward, died. [-Brenda Keck Reed]

Richard (*) WARD and Frances (*) WORSHAM had the following children:

+509	i.	Benjamin (*) WARD was born on 18 Sep 1717 in Henrico, Virginia. He died after 1774 in . He was a 6th great grandfather to PLO. 5 AUG 1760 Lunenburg Co: Benjamin Ward records ear mark; Lunenburg Court. 6 18 SEP 1717 Benjamin Ward was born to Richard & Frances Ward. 1720 BRUNSWICK County formed from PRINCE GEORGE County. 1725 His wife, MARY DUKE, was born at James City Co. to JAMES DUKE & MARY BYRD. 1728 GOOCHLAND Co. formed from HENRICO Co. 1728 His wife's uncle, WILLIAM BYRD II, surveyed the Dividing Line between Virginia & North Carolina. 29 MAR 1729 His sister, TAHPENES WARD, was born when he was age 11. 17 JUL 1732 His uncle, BENJAMIN WARD, died at Raleigh Parish, Henrico County. 14 DEC 1734 His uncle, SETH WARD, died at Sheffield, Henrico County. BET 1736 AND 1737 Goochland Co.: His father, RICHARD WARD. was involved in numerous legal proceedings in court. 4 MAY 1739 His son, DANIEL WARD, was born when he was age 21. ABT 1740 His father, RICHARD WARD, owned land in Brunswick County. 20 JUN 1741 His uncle, JOSEPH WARD, died at Dale Parish, Henrico County. 1745 LUNENBURG County formed from BRUNSWICK County. 1749 CUMBERLAND Co.. formed from GOOCHLAND Co. ABT 1750 His son, BENJAMIN WARD Jr., was born. 1751 His father-in-law, JAMES DUKE died. 14 OCT 1751 His sister, TAHPENES WARD, married PHILIP WEBER at Cumberland County, VA. 1752 Halifax County formed from Lunenburg County. 1753 BEDFORD County formed from LUNENBURG County. 5 SEP 1754 His father Richard Ward gave Tahpenes Ward 400 acres of land in Prince Edward County (formed from Amelia in 1753). 30 JUN 1755 His father, RICHARD WARD, was a resident of Granville Co., NC. 30 JUN 1755 Lunenburg County, RICHARD WARD, late of Cumberland County, VA but at present of Granville County, NC, Planter, power of attorney to trusty friend, BENJAMIN WARD, late of Granville County, NC, but no w of Lunenburg County, VA 21 JUL 1755 Lunenburg County, Trial of his father, RICHARD WARD for a felony (nature not given); not guilty and instantly discharged; involved one NATHANIEL BASSETT 1756 Lunenburg County Virginia Deed Book 1757-1761, Deed Book 5, page 197: "I RICHARD WARD of the Parish of Southam in the County of Cumberland for 500 pounds to me in hand paid by BENJAMIN WARD of Granv ille County, NC, have sold 13 Negroes: WILL, LUCY, 1758 Lunenburg Co.: His father, Richard Ward, served in the Militia. 2 MAY 1759 Lunenburg Co: His father, RICHARD WARD, married 2ndly MARY JOHNS. 17 NOV 1759 Lunenburg Co: His father, RICHARD WARD, made his will leaving Benjamin 120 acres in Cumberland Parish, Bedford County. ABT 1760 Lunenburg Co: His half-brother, RICHARD WARD JR., was born. 1760 Possibly living in Lunenburg County when Richard Ward made his will. 5 AUG 1760 In Lunenburg County, VA where he recorded his ear mark in court. 1 DEC 1761 Benjamin Ward served on jury, Bowman & Co vs Richard Jones & John Fegan, Lunenburg Court 7 BET 1761 AND 1762 Cumberland Co.: His father, RICHARD WARD, had numerous law suits in the court. 1762 He had land in Chesterfield & Cumberland Co., VA per Richard Ward's will. 2 FEB 1762 Bedford County: BENJAMIN WARD Inherited 120 acres, Bedford Co., from Richard Ward, father, in Cumberland Parish, Bedford Co. 8 2 FEB 1762 Lunenburg County: will of his father, RICHARD WARD, was proved. 4 MAR 1762 Pittsylvania Co. (Halifax): His son, DANIEL WARD, recorded 120 acres on Turkey Creek. 3 AUG 1762 Lunenburg County: Benjamin Ward vs Wm. Cook, proceedings stayed via injunction next court, Lunenburg Court 9 3 AUG 1762 Lunenburg County: Benjamin Ward, witness for John Cox Jr. vs Ward execuotrs p paid 5t days attendance & coming 21 miles, Lunenburg Court 10 7 SEP 1762 Lunenburg County: Perrin Aulday, excr Richard Ward vs Benjamin Ward; jury, judgment for defendant; Lunenburg Court 11 8 SEP 1763 Lunenburg County: Deed, BENJAMIN WARD & wife, to THOMAS Jones was proved by oaths of 3 of witnesses and Ordered. 12 8 SEP 1763 Lunenburg County: Deed, THOMAS JONES & others to BENJAMIN WARD, having hitherto proved by 2 witnesses now proved by 1 witness. 13 1764 CHARLOTTE County formed from LUNENBURG County. 4 MAY 1764 His father, Richard Ward''s estate was valued at 734 pounds 18 shillings 8 pense. 1766 PITTSYLVANIA County formed from HALIFAX County. 1774 Pittsylvania Co: DANIEL WARD, Tithe list with Benjamin Ward. 1774 Pittsylvania Co: Tithable: BENJAMIN WARD & DANIEL WARD appeared on Tithe list (Hugh Jones District). 26 AUG 1774 His wife's uncle, Col. WILLIAM BYRD II, died at Westover, Charles City County. 1776 HENRY County formed from PITTSYLVANIA County. 3 JUL 1776 Benjamin Ward (not know if one of this record) was issued a Warrant for 2 pounds 10 shillings for 1000 gun flints furnished the public. 1778 His sons, BENJAMIN WARD Jr. & Dr. WM. WARD, were listed as a tithe in Washington Co., TN/NC. 1781 CAMPBELL County formed from BEDFORD County. 1782 Fauquier County: There is a Benjamin Ward on the tax list. 1785 Franklin County formed from Bedford & Henry Counties. 20 JAN 1794 His sister, TAHPENES WARD WEBER, died in Cumberland County. 8 OCT 1805 His wife, MARY DUKE WARD, died as a widow (place unknown). ABT 17 APR 1820 His son, BENJAMIN WARD, died leaving a will in Ashe Co., NC. 6 FEB 1826 Franklin County: his son, DANIEL WARD, died leaving a will. BEF 1835 His sons, JAMES WARD, JOSHUA WARD, & MICHAEL WARD were deceased. 23 JUL 1835 Rutherford Co., TN: His son, DR. WILLIAM WARD, died leaving a will. 1849 His daughter, MARY OBEDIENCE WARD KENNEDY/CANNADY, was still alive & at Hart County, Kentucky. 14 Note: The Ward Family Record was passed down from DANIEL WARD, oldest son of BENJAMIN WARD and his first wife, to his daughter ELIZABETH WARD MARCUM, who then passed the document to her granddaughter, Mary Ann Hansard, the grandmother of Mary Lorena Hansard Wilson of Sweetwater, Tennessee. The document was in Lorena Wilson's hands until the last period of her life when it fell into the hands of another relative whose name is not known to this researcher. Virginia Smith, who visited with Lorena Wilson in about 1980, generously provided a copy of the document to this researcher (Brenda Reed). Mrs. Wilson allowed her to take the Ward Family Record, copy it, and return it to her on the day of the visit. Mrs. Smith states: "I was on pins and needles as you can imagine!" Mrs. Wilson had recently published her grandmother's writings and mentioned at that time that she wanted to place the originals with a Tennessee library along with the family record and other papers. Whether she carried out that wish before her death, Mrs. Smith did not know, but she assumed her children followed her wishes. Mrs. Smith states that the Ward Family Record consists of only one page that was almost certainly removed from a Bible. Originally belonging to Richard Ward (1692-1762) of Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was inherited by his grandson Daniel Ward (1739-1826) of Franklin County, Virginia. It then passed to his daughter, Elizabeth Markham, and to her granddaughter, Mary Ann Hansard, grandmother of Mary Lorena Wilson. The entries appeared to all be in the same hand and ink except for the last, recording the death of Daniel Ward. The death entry of Daniel Ward appears in a different hand and ink and would have been recorded shortly after his death. The other entries appear to have been recorded in the mid-1700s (after 1739). The Journal of DR. WILLIAM WARD, son of BENJAMIN WARD & MARY DUKE, contains the following entry: "MARY WARD Relict of BENJAMIN WARD and Daughter of JAMES & MARY DUKE of Virginia Departed this Life October 8th 1805 Aged 80 years." This record was posted by Bill Jones on the GenForum on October 21, 2002. The entry was copied from Dr. Ward's Journal, owned by WILLIAM MARKHAM, who got the Journal from his father (PETER MARKHAM/MARCUM), who in turn got it from DR. WILLIAM WARD'S widow, MARY POLLY ROBERTSON WARD of Rutherford County, Tennessee. Dr. Ward's Journal contains information he recorded about his family, medical remedies, patients, and slaves he owned. Mr. Jones wrote that MARY DUKE WARD was a niece of WILLIAM BYRD, II of Westover. Her sentiments were with the British during the American Revolution. She was a haughty lady, proud of her kin. The Ward Family record establishes the following: RICHARD WARD, son of SETH WARD, was born October 29th 1692. FRANCES, his wife, was born September 14th 1700. BENJAMIN WARD, son of RICHARD WARD, was born September 18th 1717. TAHPANES WARD, daughter of RICHARD WARD, was born March 29, 1729. DANIEL WARD, son of BENJAMIN WARD, was born May 4th 1739 and died January 29th 1826. 1712, June 11: WILLIAM BYRD, II (uncle of MARY DUKE, wife of BENJAMIN WARD] wrote in his Secret Diary: "SETH WARD brought his patent there [Falling Creek] to show me that JOHN GILES could not claim the mill because it was out of bounds." [This is Seth Ward, brother to RICHARD WARD, and uncle of Benjamin Ward of this record.] 1754, September 5: Lunenburg County, Deed Book 4: 288, duplicated Deed Book 5:197 RICHARD WARD of Southam Parish, Cumberland County, for L500 currency, conveys to BENJAMIN WARD of Granville County, NC, 13 Negroes, all stock of horses, cattle, hogs, household furniture belonging to my plantation in Lunenburg County. [This may be Benjamin Ward, Esquire -- nephew of Richard Ward.] 1755, June 30: Lunenburg County, VA Deed Book 4:150 RICHARD WARD of Cumberland County, Virginia to BENJAMIN WARD of Granville County, NC, for 1500 pounds currency, conveying all said Richard's lands in Lunenburg County, being on Ward's Ford (Wards Fork now in Charlotte County) a branch of Little Roanoke, and all buildings & appurtenances. (This may be Benjamin Ward, Esquire, nephew of Richard Ward.] 1755, July 21: Lunenburg County, VA Order Book 1754-55, pages not numbered: Trial of RICHARD WARD for a felony (nature not given); not guilty and instantly discharged. NATHANIEL BASSETT came into court and made oath that he believed himself in danger of his life from RICHARD WARD and said WARD is bound over to keep the peace, etc, his bondsmen being JAMES CARY, JR., BEN HARRIS, JEREMIAH HATCHER & BENJAMIN WARD. On August 29, 1765 THOMAS JONES of Charlotte County deeded to WILLIAM HEDSPETH of Mecklenburg County for 150 pounds, 600 acres in Charlotte, part of a greater tract patented to BENJAMIN WARD bearing date of 3 March 1760, beginning at patent line and along PHILIP GOODE's line, all appurtenances: Signed THOMAS JONES; Witnessed by MAT MARABLE, GEORGE FOWLER, & ROBERT BURTON. Recorded 2 September 1765. Right of dower: Relinguished by LEANAH, wife of THOMAS JONES. (Charlotte County Deed Book 1:052 On April 8th, 1766 THOMAS JONES of Charlotte County, VA deeded to MATHEW MARABLE of same for 50 pounds, 325 acres in Charlotte, bounded by patent line, WILLIAM HIDSPATH corner and WILLIAM MAY's corner -- part of 1313 acres patented by BENJAMIN WARD, bearing the date of 3 March 1760. Recorded Charlotte County Deed Book 1:011. [Note: it needs to be determined whether of not this is the same Benjamin Ward of this record.] In the Will of RICHARD WARD, dated 17 November 1759 and proved 2 February 1762 Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg County, Virginia, said RICHARD WARD devised to his son, BENJAMIN WARD, 120 acres in Cumberland Parish [then Bedford County] adjacent to James Brown, Jonas Renuls, and Valentine Coffey. Richard Ward devised to his daughter, TAHPENES WARD, one shilling. He loaned six Negroes to his present wife, MARY (JOHNS) WARD and He left 150 acres to their unborn child, the land being in Chesterfield County, lying between Eliza Gay and SEATH WARD, between the road and the river and also 101 acres in Cumberland County between Angolea Creek and Appomattox River and also the land he then enjoyed in Lunenburg County and all the Negroes and everything he was possessed with in Cumberland County and also in Lunenburg County and the six Negroes he lent his wife, Mary. Friend, SEATH WARD and PERRIN ALDAY served as his executors. The will was witnessed by ABRA MARTIN, NEAL FRANK, & JOSHUA WHARTON. The above will proves that Richard Ward had three children: BENJAMIN WARD, TAHPANES WARD, and a third child as issue of Richard & Mary Ward, who was named RICHARD WARD as proven by administration of Richard Ward, Sr. estate in Lunenburg County. It is unknown if the Benjamin Ward of this record is the one mentioned in this deed: April 8 1766, Charlotte Co., VA Deed Book 1, page 11: THOMAS JONES of Charlotte County to MATHEW MARABLE of same for 50 pounds, 325 acres in Charlotte. Bounded by patent line, Wm. Hidspath's corner & Wm. May's corner. Part of a 1313 acre patent by BENJAMIN WARD bearing date of 3 Mar 1760. On 29 Aug 1765 THOMAS JONES of Charlotte deeded to WM. HEDSPETH of Mecklenburg for 150 pounds, 600 acres in Charlotte part of a greater trace patented to BENJAMIN WARD 3 Mar 1760 beginning at patent line & along Phillip Goode's line. (DB 1:52, Charlotte Co.) 1764, May Court, Lunenburg County, VA, Order Book No. 10, page 31: BENJAMIN WARD, Petitioner, vs. WILLIAM COOK, Defendant, on a petition. This suit is ordered to be struck off the docket. 1764, May Court, Lunenburg County, VA, Order Book No. 10, page 39: JOHN COX, JR. is ordered to pay BENJAMIN WARD, a witness for him against PERRIN ALLDAY, for 7 days attendance and 4 times coming and returning 20 miles from North Carolina and 4 shillings ferriages. JOHN COX JR. is ordered to pay WILLIAM COOK a witness for him against JOHN COX JR. for 12 days attendance. PERRIN ALLDAY is ordered to pay WILLIAM COOK a witness for him against JOHN COX JR. for 8 days attendance. 1764, October Court, Lunenburg County, VA Order Book 10, page 171: BENJAMIN WARD is appointed guardian to RICHARD WARD, Orphan of RICHARD WARD deceased whereupon said BENJAMIN together with sufficient Security entered into bond. [It is not known if the said Benjamin Ward was the son or nephew of Richard Ward, SR. deceased father of the orphan Richard Ward.] 1764, November Court, Lunenburg County, VA Order Book 10, page 195: For reasons appearing to the Court, BENJAMIN WARD is removed from his guardianship of RICHARD WARD, Orphan of RICHARD WARD deceased and PERRIN AULDAY is appointed guardian in his room, he giving Security, whereupon he, together with sufficient Security, ack. bond." 1765, July 28, Charlotte Co. Deed Book 1:71 -- GODFREY JONES and THOMAS JONES of Cornwall Parish, Charlotte County to CLEMENT READ of same, for 170 pounds, 389 acres in Charlotte on Little Roanoke where GODFREY JONES now lives. Beginning at the Great Branch on Ashcamp Creek below RANDOLPH's, along COL. PETER RANDOLPH'S line, BENJAMIN WARD'S line, and HOLT'S corner. All houses, out houses, woods, waterways, etc. Signed: GODFREY JONES, THOMAS JONES; Witnesses: ISAAC READ, LUCY CHILDRESS, THOMAS READ, SAMUEL COMER; Recorded 15 August 1765 [ It is not known if this is for Benjamin Ward of this record.] 1767 June 1, Charlotte Co. DB1:156. PHILLIP GOODE of Charlotte to WM. HUDSPETH of Mecklenburg 313 acres in Charlotte on both sides of Horsepen Creek, part of larger tract formerly granted by patent to BENJAMIN WARD and since by deed to THOMAS JONES & since by deed to PHILLIP GOODE. (UNKNOWN IF THIS IS THE SAME BENJAMIN WARD] In 1774 both BENJAMIN WARD and DANIEL WARD appeared next to one another in the Tithe List of Hugh Jones for Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Also appearing on this list was PLEASANT DUKE. It is not clear if this is Benjamin Ward, father or half-brother of Daniel Ward. On 4 July 1776 the Committee of Safety of Virginia that met at Williamsburg ordered that BENJAMIN WARD be issued a Warrant for Two pounds ten shillings for one thousand Gun flints furnished the public. It is not know if this is the same Benjamin Ward of this record. [Source: Journal of the Council of Virginia, from the Journals of the Committee of Safety of Virginia, Vol 1, page 60. On Wednesday, 26 February 1777, the Council of the State of Virginia ordered that Thomas Holt be appointed Captain of the Chesterfield Recruits for continental service in the room of BENJAMIN WARD, and order the said WARD deliver him what recruiting money he may have on Hand and turn over the recruits to him enlisted. [Journal of the Council of the State of Virginia, Vol 1, p 355. It is not know if this record belongs to Benjamin Ward of this record. 13 October 1782, BENJAMIN WARD, Halifax Co., VA Will Book 2, Page 114. BENJAMIN WARD served as a witness to the will of Robert Kent; written 13 Oct 1782; proven 17 Jul 1783. (Charles Ward states that the signature was interpreted by one transcriber as "Benjamin Word," placing emphasis on the fact that the "o" could have been an "a." The name is elsewhere interpreted as being "Ward." ----- The question arises, is this Benjamin Ward, Sr., son of Richard & Frances Ward of Lunenburg Co., VA. (Note that Halifax County was formed in 1752 from Lunenburg County. In 1766 Pittsylvania County was formed from Halifax County.) (Researcher: Charles Ward) This researcher is not certain as to when or where BENJAMIN WARD died. Note: BENJAMIN WARD witnessed the will of SAMUEL PINCHAM of St. Andrew Parish on 3 Nov 1773, proven 24 June 1776, Brunswick County, VA. [Brunswick County Will Book 4:300] In 1787 the Charlotte County, Virginia Personal Tax List A, District of Jacob Morrison, Commissioner, included the following entries that are noteworthy: NAME CHARGED WITH TAX NOTES JOSEPH WARD Self 1-2-3-2-17 SETH WARD Self 0-8-6-10-33 stud horse, 1.0.0 Jno. Hill SETH WARD JOHN WARD Self 0-7-7--6-29 RICHARD WARD Self 0-7-6-2-16 Simon Jackson RICHARD WARD BENJA. WARD EST. Self 0-10-10-9-27 Not tithable [Note: This means that Benjamin Ward had no white males above 16 and under 21. He had 10 blacks above age 16 and 10 blacks under 16. He had 9 horses, mares, colts, and multes. He had 27 cattle. Likewise Richard Ward had no white males between 16 and 21 years of age. However, Joseph Ward did have one male age 16-21. It is not known whether the Benjamin Ward about whom we are writing is the one of this record.] In 1787 Brunswick County, Personal Property Tax List B includes the following: RICHARD WARD Self 0-0-0-0-0- JOSEPH WARD Self 2-0-1-2-0 WILLIAM WARD self 0--1-2-2-? WILLIAM WARD Self 0-0-1-1-5 BENJAMIN WARD was not listed as being a resident of Cumberland County, VA prior to 1789. Note that Cumberland Parish was in Lunenburg County beginning in 1745 and in Bedford County from 1753-1756. Cornwall Parish fell within the boundaries of Charlotte County in 1765 & was formerly part of Lunenburg 1757-1764. BEDFORD COUNTY was formed from LUNENBURG in 1753 and parts of Albemarle and Lunenburg were added later. Information that is highly confusing about Benjamin Ward's ancestors was found on page 20 of Lennis D. Isaacs' book, THESE, MY PEOPLE, WARDS OF WATAUGA COUNTY, NC, was the following information regarding the parents of Benjamin Ward of Ashe County, NC. The information was provided by Charles Elmer Ward (born 25 April 1884), son of Jasper Ward and Mary Ann Moore. CHARLES ELMER WARD wrote that his "2nd great grandfather was BENJAMIN WARD, born in Chesterfield County, Virginia in 1717. No information on his wife's name. He lived in North Carolina from 1740 to 1788. His sons were given names as follows: DUKE, BEN, NICODEMUS, DANIEL, WILLIAM, MCCALEB, JESSE, & JAMES. CAPTAIN SETH WARD went to Virginia in 1632 from Chesterfield County. Will Book No.1, p 3 and 49, Seth's Will is of record, dated 25 Oct 1772. The following supports that WILLIAM BYRD, II (brother of Mary Byrd Duke) had a relationship with a member of the Ward family. REFERENCES TO MR. WARD IN THE BYRD DIARY -- References to JOSEPH WARD, brother of RICHARD WARD & uncle of BENJAMIN WARD of this record: SECRET DIARY OF WILLIAM BYRD, II, OF WESTOVER Nov. 15, 1740. I rose about 6, read Hebrew and Greek. I prayed and had tea. I danced. The weather was cold and clear, and the wind fresh at west. I read English and wrote several things till dinner when I ate roast beef. After dinner came Mr. Ward and the Falls boy with several things. I talked with MR. WARD . . Nov. 16, 1740. I rose about 6; read only Greek because I had business with MR. WARD . . . I went not to church but put everything in order.... Nov. 17, 1740... The weather continued cold and clear, the wind north. MR. WARD and L-n-r went away and I wrote English and walked about the plantation till dinner, when I ate only rice milk. Dec. 20, 1740... After dinner put several things in order. We lost one of the flats. At night came MR. WARD. I talked with my people and prayed. Dreamed my wife drowned. Dec. 21, 1740. I rose about 6, but read nothing because talked with MR. WARD. I prayed and had coffee. I danced. The weather continued cold and clear and froze extremely. I talked with MR. WARD about my affairs above till 12, when he went away and I sent more people after my boat, God forgive me. Jun. 6, 1741... I wrote a letter to England and read news and put several things in order till dinner when I ate fish. After dinner came a letter from MR. WARD by which I learned he was very bad; God preserve him.... Jun. 14, 1741... Then I went to the Falls to see poor MR. WARD who was sick. I found him very bad, but to comfort him told him I would be kind to his wife and children, which gave him great content. I ate bacon and eggs and talked with Dr. Tschiffley and Dr. Gay about ... Jun. 15, 1741. I rose about 5, and read Greek only. I prayed and had milk. MR. WARD continued very bad. I stayed with him pretty much though the room was offensive.... I said all I could to comfort MR. WARD and his wife. In the evening played the fool with Marjorie, God forgive me. Jun. 16, 1741. I rose about 5, prayed, and after recommending MR. WARD to Providence rode to Mr. Cary’s and got there about 6 and had coffee. Several girls danced, it being Dance day.... Jun. 27, 1741. I rose about 5, read Hebrew and Greek. I prayed and had coffee. I danced. The weather was warm and clear, the wind southwest. The boat came this morning by which I learned MR. WARD died on Tuesday last. We played piquet till dinner... - Brenda H. Reed, RootsWeb
+510	ii.	Tahpanes WARD was born on 29 Mar 1728/29 in . She died on 20 Jan 1794 in Cumberland, Virginia. Probate: 23 MAR 1795 Cumberland County, VA Will Book 3, page 46 20 JAN 1794 Signed her will on the same day she died; age 65; 4 18 SEP 1717 Only known full-blood brother, Benjamin Ward, was born. 1728 Goochland County formed from Henrico County 29 MAR 1729 Born to Richard & Frances Ward. 5 BET 1729 AND 1759 Estimated date when mother, Frances Ward, died. 1749 Cumberland Co. formed from Goochland Co. 14 OCT 1751 At age 22 she married Philip Webber, Jr. at Cumberland Co., VA. 5 15 AUG 1752 Eldest son, John Webber, was born. 5 1753 Prince Edward Co. formed from Amelia Co. 5 SEP 1754 Father, Richard Ward, gifted to Tahpanes at age 25, 400 acres in Prince Edward Co. 6 10 SEP 1754 First-born daughter, Frances Webber, was born. 5 14 SEP 1754 First-born daughter, Frances Webber, died at age 4 days. 5 24 MAY 1756 Second son, Richard Webber, born. 30 APR 1758 Third son, Philip Webber III, born. 5 2 MAY 1759 Father, Richard Ward, married 2ndly, Mary Johns at Lunenburg County. 1760 Half-brother, Richard Ward, Jr., born at Lunenburg Co., VA. 6 OCT 1760 Fourth son, Benjamin F. Webber, born. 5 1761 Half-sister, Catherine Ward, born at Lunenburg Co., VA. BEF 23 NOV 1761 Father, Richard Ward, died at age 68 at Lunenburg County; left her one shilling. 7 27 OCT 1763 Second-daughter, Mary Webber, born. 5 3 NOV 1763 Second-born daughter, Mary Webber, died at age 7 days old. 5 20 MAR 1766 Fifth-born son, Seth Ward Webber, born. 5 19 MAY 1769 Sixth-born son, Essex Webber, born & named for her mother's brother, Essex Worsham.. 5 16 JAN 1772 Seventh-born son, Simeon Webber, born. 5 3 AUG 1773 Eldest son, John Webber, married Elizabeth Winglesworth at Cumberland Co. 8 OCT 1773 Sixth-born son, Essex Webber, died at age three and a half years old. 5 25 OCT 1775 Third-born daughter/ youngest child, Ann Bevill Webber, was born. 5 4 FEB 1779 Son, Philip Webber, married Mary W. Edwards. 19 FEB 1786 Son, Seth Ward Webber, married Sarah Sally Chapman at Amelia County. 7 JAN 1792 At age 63, she gifted slaves to half-sister, Catherine Ward Brown, of Person Co., NC. 20 JAN 1794 Died at age 65 at Cumberland Co., VA; survived by 7 of her 10 children. ABT 25 AUG 1795 Eldest son, John Webber, died at age 43 in Cumberland Co., VA. 26 FEB 1796 Husband, Philip Webber, died at age 66 in Cumberland Co., VA. 10 SEP 1797 Only living daughter, Ann Bevill Webber, married Richard Ligon at Cumberland County. 5 MAR 1800 4th son, Benjamin F. Webber age 40, died at Cumberland Co., VA. 5 BET 1801 AND 1820 Half-brother, Richard Ward, Jr., died prob. at Charlotte Co. VA. 8 OCT 1805 Sister-in-law, Mary Duke Ward, wife of Benjamin Ward, died. 1807 3rd born son, Richard Webber, died at age 53. 5 17 OCT 1808 7th & youngest son, Simeon Webber, died at age 54. 5 23 FEB 1828 Half-brother-in-law, Rev. Wm. Brown died at Person Co., NC. 1836 Half sister, Catherine Ward Brown died at Leasburg, Person Co., NC. 1844 Youngest child, Ann Bevill Webber Ligon, died at age 69. Note: TAHPANES WARD was the daughter of RICHARD & FRANCES WORSHAM WARD as proven by the WARD FAMILY RECORD that was passed down through the generations to MARY ANN HANSARD WILSON and through the WEBBER/LIGON FAMILY BIBLE RECORD. TAHPANES WARD was born March 29, 1729 probably in Brunswick County, Virginia. She married PHILIP WEBBER March 14th, 1751 in Cumberland County, Virginia. She died, leaving a will January 20th, 1794 in Cumberland County, Virginia. She had a family of ten children, seven sons and three daughters; two daughters and a son died in childhood. Her ten children were: John Webber, Frances Webber, Richard Webber, Essex Webber, Philip Webber, Benjamin Webber, Seth Ward Webber, Mary Webber, Simeon Webber, and Ann Bevill Webber. The following records have been found regarding her life. On October 14th, 1751, at the age of twenty-one, TAHPANES WARD married PHILIP WEBBER, son of PHILIP WEBBER and ANNIS PAISLEY, in Cumberland County, Virginia. On September 5th, 1754, Prince Edward County, Patent Book 25:217 [Same as listed in Amelia County Patent Book 25:217]: RICHARD WARD of Cumberland County gifted to his daughter TAHPENES WARD of Cumberland County, as a deed of gift, 400 acres in Prince Edward County, on Appomattox River, adjoining JOSEPH WARD, JOHN JOHNSON, DAVID GREENHILL, formerly HENRY DAWSON. Witness: BENJAMIN WARD. (Prince Edward Records, Deed Book I, page 15) This is the same 400 acres that RICHARD WARD acquired August 28th, 1746 in Prince Edward County, prior to the formation of that county from Amelia County in 1753. Amelia County (later Prince Edward), 400 acres S side Appomattox River adjoining Osborne's line, beginning at Osborne's corner white oak on the river; formerly granted to JOHN DAWSON, since deceased, 30 July 1738, and HENRY DAWSON, son & heir of said JOHN DAWSON, failing to seat, same is now granted to RICHARD WARD. [Additional source: William & Mary Quarterly, Volume V 27, page 263] [1746, August 28: Amelia County, Patent Book 25: 217 (later Prince Edward) 400 acres South side Appomattox River adjoining Osborne's line, beginning at Osborne's corner white oak on the river; formerly granted to JOHN DAWSON, since deceased, 30 July 1738, and HENRY DAWSON son & heir of said John Dawson, failing to seat, same is now granted to RICHARD WARD.] 1762, February 2: Lunenburg County, Virginia The will of RICHARD WARD of Cornwall Parish, Lunenburg County, dated November 17, 1759, probated February 2, 1762, devised to son BENJAMIN WARD, 120 acres in Cumberland Parish (or county) adjoining JAMES BROWN, Jonas Renuls, and Valentine Colley; to daughter TAHPENAHS WARD, 1 shilling; wife MARY WARD is loaned 6 Negroes during her life and is given a feather beds and furniture, riding horse, side saddle, etc, also 356 acres in Lunenburg County between WILLIAM FUQUA and LENNARD WARD; to child wife is now with, 150 acres in Chesterfield County (between ELIZA GAY and SETH WARD, between the road and the river and also 101 acres in Cumberland County between Angolea Creek and Appomattox River and also the land I now enjoy in Lunenburg County and all the Negroes and everything I am possessed with in Cumberland County and also in Lunenburg County and 6 Negroes I lent my wife. Executors: friend, SEATH WARD & PERRIN ALDAY. Witnesses: ABRA MARTIN, NEAL FRANK, JOSHUA WHARTON. 1787, 14 February, Cumberland County, Virginia Deed Book 6:417, "PHILIP WEBBER and TAHPENES, his wife, February 14, 1787, RICHARD WEBBER each of Cumberland County, Virginia, in consideration of natural love and affection they have for RICHARD WEBBER, deeded a tract in Cumberland County, Virginia on the Appomattox River 98 1/3 acres at the mouth Angolea Creek; witnessed by BENJAMIN WEBBER & PHILIP WEBBER, JR., recorded this 24 February 1787." [Note: this appears to be the land mentioned in Richard Ward's will as that which was to be passed to his child by Mary Johns.] The following record indicates Tahpanes Ward Webber had a sister named Catherine Ward, daughter of Richard Ward by his second wife, Mary Johns. Tahpanes died just two years after making this deed of gift. 1792, 7 January: Person Co. NC Record of Deeds Bk. A pg 18-19. PHILLIP WEBBER & TAPPANES his wife by their atty RICHARD WEBBER of Cumberland Co. Va. to CATHERINE BROWN wife of WILLIAM BROWN of Caswell Co. NC for the love and affection of their sister and for her children, negroes JAMES, RACHEL, ANNIS, BEN; 7 Jan. 1792. witnessed by WILLIAM HAYNE, WILLIAM WAITE. (This indicates Richard Ward was Catherine's father as opposed to John Ward who certified that Catherine was 21 on her marriage bond but he did not state his relationship to her.) 1794, 20 January -- Will of Tahpenes Ward Webber (written at age 65) Cumberland County, Virginia Will Book #3, page 46, 1792-1810, dated 20 January 1794 "TAHPENES WEBBER in Cumberland County, though weak in body but of a sound mind and memory at present, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit. I appoint all my lands to be sold on such terms as my executors shall think proper and the money arising from the sale to be equally divided between my four sons and daughters, namely BENJAMIN WEBBER, SETH WEBBER, JOHN WEBBER, SIMEON WEBBER,and ANN WEBBER, my sons RICHARD WEBBER and PHILIP WEBBER excluded. Provise should not give my son JOHN WEBBER obtain a good right to a tract of land in Prince Edward County which I have made him a deed for. (poorly written sentence]. I exclude him from my part of the money arising from the sale of my lands and the money to be divided between the above mentioned. PHILIP WEBBER and JOHN MOSELY executors of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 January 1794 Signed: TAHPENES WEBBER Signed, sealed and published in the presence of Edward Dodson, John Dodson Sr. and John Dodson,Jr. "At a court held for Cumberland Count 23 March 1795 probate of this will was granted Philip Webber and John Mosely who made oath and gave bond and security according to law. Attest, Miller Woodson, Clerk." 1796, 26 February Cumberland County, VA Will Book 3:91, Will of Tahpenes Ward Webber's husband, PHILIP WEBBER: "I give to my son, SETH, one slave named ISHAM. I give to my son SIMEON, one slave named ISAAC and one boy named ABSOLOM. I lend to my daughter, ANN, six slaves and at her death to the heirs of her body, if any, and if no heirs, I give them to be equally divided between the children that her brother, PHILIP and her brother SETH and the two youngest children of her brother, RICHARD, that may be then living, of the balance of my slaves and give to be equally divided between BENJAMIN, SETH, SIMEON, and ANN. The residue of my property to the highest bidder and money to be for the equalizing of the lots of slaves among children mentioned. My sons, RICHARD and PHILLIP, having all according to my opinion received just and sufficient legacies of my estate, I wholly exclude in this my last will and appoint CAPTAIN WILLIAM WALKER, ANDREW NELSON, both of Cumberland County, executors. February 26, 1796. The following deaths occurred in the family within fourteen years time: Tahpenes Ward Webber -- 20 January 1794, age 65 Son, John Webber -- c August 1795, age 43 Husband, Phillip Webber -- 26 February 1796, age 66 Son, Benjamin Webber -- 1800, age 40 Son, Richard Webber -- 1807, age 51 Son, Simeon Webber -- 17 October 1808, age 54 In 1797 after the death of both parents, Tahpenes' daughter, ANN WEBBER, married RICHARD W. LIGON in Amelia County. It is not known what became of her. Researcher, Steve Jennings (mrstevejennings@yahoo.com) provided information from the Webber-Ligon Bible by email to this researcher on 30 June 2005. He stated the following: "This was taken from the Webber-Ligon Bible. RICHARD WARD married FRANCES WORSHAM and had a daughter, TAHPENES WARD, who married PHILIP WEBBER. Their daughter, ANNE BEVILL WEBBER, married RICHARD LIGON. The Webber-Ligon Bible was last known to be owned by a descendant, Mrs. WILLIAM HENRY GRAHAM. The Webber-Ligon Bible records the following marriage: RICHARD WARD and FRANCES WORSHAM was married December 18th 1716. The Bible does not identify the parents of Frances Worsham, but it does identify her as a Worsham. The fact that Richard Ward and Frances Worsham's daughter, Tahpenes, named a daughter Anne Bevill Webber points to the fact that Frances was one of the two daughters of Charles Worsham and Mary Bevill." The identity of Mrs. William Henry Graham who once owned the Ward-Ligon family Bible is as follows: MRS. WILLIAM HENRY GRAHAM was born LUCY ALFRED "Allie" WOOD, on 1 May 1857 at Amelia County and died probably at Sewanee, TN. She married WILLIAM HENRY GRAHAM, born 3 Nov 1856 at Hamilton County and died 17 Jan 1910 at Sewanee, TN. LUCY WOOD was the daughter of WILLIAM RICHARD WOOD, born c1823 at 7 Oaks, Amelia County, VA; and his wife, LUCY HENRY SOUTHALL of "Selma", Amelia County, VA, md. 19 August 1845 at Amelia County. WILLIAM was the son of TABITHA WARD LIGON, born 10 June 1804 at Amelia County and died October 1887; married on 20 Dec 1822 ALFRED WOOD, 1803-c1850 of Amelia County. TABITHA was the daughter of ANN BEVILL WEBBER, born 1768 at Goochland Co., VA and died c 8 August 1844 at Hopkins Co., KY; married 10 September 1797 at Amelia County, VA to RICHARD WILLIAM LIGON, born 29 June 1773 at Amelia County and died 1835 at Hopkins County, KY. ANN BEVILL WEBBER was the daughter of TAHPANES WARD and PHILLIP WEBBER. TAHPANES WARD was the daughter of RICHARD WARD & FRANCES WORSHAM. RICHARD WARD was the son of CAPTAIN SETH WARD and ANN HATCHER. FRANCES WORSHAM was the daughter of CHARLES WORSHAM and MARY BEVILLE. JACK WEBBER posted 28 October 2005 on Genforum the following message. "I don't know any of the Graham descendants and don't know where the Bible is today. It was owned by Mrs. Graham in 1907. I have a transcript copy of the Bible record. Here's what the transcript says, as you may find it helpful." Richard and Ann Ligon Family Bible These entries are taken from a Holy Bible printed in Edinburgh by Mark and Charles Kerr, 1795. The Bible was owned by Mrs. William Henry Graham in1907. Richard Ward and Frances Worsham was married December 18th 1716 Phillip Webber and Tahpenes Ward was married October 14th 1751 Richard Ligon and Ann Bevill Webber was married September 10th 1797 Alfred Wood married Tabitha Ward Ligon December 22 1822 William Richard Wood and Lucy Henry Southall were married August 25th 1847 Nannie Jane Wood married David Malcolm Wilkinson April 14th 1857 John Webber born August 15th 1752 Frances Webber born September 10th 1754 died September 14th 1754 Richard Webber born May 24th 1756 Phillip Webber born April 30th 1758 Benjamin Webber born October 6th 1760 Mary Webber born October 27th 1763 died November 3d 1763 Seth Ward Webber born March 20th 1766 Essex Webber born May 19th 1769 died October 8th 1773 Simeon Webber born January 16th 1772 Ann Bevill Webber born October 25th 1775 Richard Ligon born July 18th 1798 Daniel Ligon born December 22d 1799 Archibald Ligon born August 10th 1802 Tabitha Ward Ligon born June 10th 1804 Rachie Ligon born August 10th 1806 Catherine Ligon born December 11th 1808 Henry Ligon born February 11th 1811 George Ligon born June 7th 1813 Judith Ligon born February 1st 1815 Note: The name "TAHPANES" comes from the Bible, Jeremiah 2:16 and 44:1. Tahpanhes was an Egyptian city where Jeremiah was taken along with the remnant of Judah that Nebuchadrezzar left behind in Judea when he took the people captive to Babylon. This city is called Tehaphnehes in Ezekiel 30:18. Sometime when naming a child families would open up the Holy Bible and the first name that they saw would become the name of the child. Perhaps this is how Tahpanes Ward was given her most unusual name. - Brenda Keck Reed