Abt 1779 - 1798 (~ 19 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | Ephraim McLemore, Jr. was born about 1738 in Surry County, North Carolina (son of Ephraim Macklemore and ??? ???); died in 1798 in Surry County, North Carolina. Notes:
James L. McLemore, III writes that "It is possibly the younger Ephraim who is listed in 1768 on the Rowan County tax list. Rowan County, NC lies about halfway between Charlotte and Winston-Salem, hence it is in the west-central portion of the state, far from the centers of early McLemore settlement. He is known to have died in 1798, at age 60, in Surry County, North Carolina, which lies northwest of Winston-Salem, along the Virginia line. He probably arrived there by 1781, when he witnessed the will of Joseph MASTERS dated June 14th of that year. Ephraim Macklemore Jr. owed certain monies to the estate of one Robert WALKER in 1784, which remained unpaid as late as 1786, all in Surry County. The first U.S. Census places him in Surry County in 1790, and his will was probated in that county in 1798.
(James L. McLemore, III, pp 47, 48).
James McKinney shows an earlier arrival date to Surry County than James L. McLemore does. Mr. McKinney states that Ephraim was on the 1775 Surry County, NC Tax List. He also noted that in 1778 he entered 570 acres of land on the county line on a small branch of Hunters Creek, being the land "he now lives on."
James L. McLemore indicates that "In his will, he names his wife Hannah (who was left the use of all of his property while she remained a widow), sons Sterling, Wright, William, John, and Gilliam, and daughters Martha JONES, Kersey CONNA, Hannah McLemore, Rebecca McLemore, Fanny McLemore, and Sally McLemore. One of his executors was a Nicholas MASTERS; recalling that Ephraim Jr witnessed the will of Joseph MASTERS in 1781, it is possible that we have here a connection between the Masters family and Ephraim Jr."
Dr. Leverett also notes that Ephraim was listed in Captain Jeffrey's Company in 1754 of the Granville Co Militia (Colonial Granville Co and its People, Worth Ray). Vol. 22, p. 370-380 N.C. State Records: Ephraim McLemore Private in Captain Osborne Jeffrey's Company, Co. C. William Eaten's Regt, Granville Co., N.C, Oct 8, 1754. James McKinney instead shows that he served as a Private in the Reg. of Col. William Eaton of Granville Couny.
The 1790 Surry Co NC census shows 1 white male 16+, 3 white males 16-; and 5 females. The 1810 N.C. census shows an E. McLemore in Bladen Co. (Source: Dr. Rudy Leverett note card on Ephraim McLemore).
More information about this family can also be found in the Collections of Dubie Hudspeth:
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Ephraim married Hannah Hudspeth about 1760 in Surry County, North Carolina. Hannah (daughter of Ralph Hudspeth, Jr. and Catherine ???) was born between 1740 and 1745 in Virginia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Hannah Hudspeth was born between 1740 and 1745 in Virginia (daughter of Ralph Hudspeth, Jr. and Catherine ???); and died. Notes:
Married:
James McKinney writes that Ephraim's will listed his wife, Hannah and 11 children. The children were: Sterling, Wright, William, Martha, Cary, Hannah, Rebecca, Fanny, Gillum, John and Sally. He cites Surry Co N.C. Will Abstracts as his source.
Children:
- Sterling McLemore was born about 1765 in North Carolina; died on 17 May 1814 in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Wright McLemore was born after 1767 in North Carolina; died about 1829.
- Martha McLemore was born about 1773 in Granville County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1798.
- Kersey McLemore was born about 1775 in North Carolina; died about 1798.
- Hannah McLemore was born about 1775 in North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1798.
- 1. Rebecca McLemore was born about 1779 in North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1798.
- Fanny McLemore was born about 1779 in North Carolina; died on 1 Jun 1798.
- William McLemore was born between 1768 and 1785 in North Carolina; and died.
- Gilliam McLemore was born between 1782 and 1784 in North Carolina; died about 1860.
- John McLemore was born between 1785 and 1790 in Surry County, North Carolina; died in Kentucky.
- Sally McLemore was born between 1786 and 1791 in North Carolina; and died.
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Generation: 3
4. | Ephraim Macklemore was born between 1709 and 1712 in Virginia (son of James Macklemore and Fortune Gilliam); died after 1787 in Northhampton County, North Carolina. Notes:
A biblical name. He was probably named for a McLemore Uncle. (James L. McLemore, III, p 40).
He was devised, under his father's Will, 80 acres on Peahill Creek which also fell in Northhampton County north of Roanoke. He seems to have remained there for some time. Two references can be found relating to him in July 1746. However, within about eight years, he is found serving in the Granville County Militia across the Roanoke. His son, Ephraim Jr, was only about 16, and hence probably too young to serve. He also witnessed the sale of land in Granville County in 1762, and bought two tracts himself, one of 250 acres and one of 110 acres (James L. McLemore, III, pp. 46, 47).
During the same period of time that Ephraim Jr was living in Surry County (1784-1787), an Ephraim McLemore lived in Northampton County with 10 members of his family. This likely was the elder Ephraim, still alive and living in his old homeplace, having reached the advanced age of between 70 and 75. If so, this is the last reference that can be ascribed to him. He left no will. There is also the less likely possibility that this was Ephraim Jr, living in Northampton, but operating his holding as far west a Surry County. (James L. McLemore, III, p 48).
Ephraim + ??? ???. ??? was born about 1709; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | ??? ??? was born about 1709; and died. Notes:
Believed by many to have the maiden name of WRIGHT, based on the name of their eldest son.
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Married:
Only two children are known with reasonable certainty: the older Wright McLemore, and the younger, Ephraim Maclemore Jr. (1738-1798). (James L. McLemore, III, p 47).
Thought by many to have married a woman whose last name was WRIGHT based on the name of his son. His brother, William, also named a son WRIGHT. They both may have married into the WRIGHT family, or it might be that the WRIGHT surname belonged to a common ancestor, and was not the last name of either of their spouses.
Children:
- Wright McLemore was born after 1730 in North Carolina; and died.
- 2. Ephraim McLemore, Jr. was born about 1738 in Surry County, North Carolina; died in 1798 in Surry County, North Carolina.
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6. | Ralph Hudspeth, Jr. was born about 1695 in Henrico County, Virginia (son of Ralph Hudspeth and Margaret Eyre); died in Nov 1777 in Surry County, North Carolina. Notes:
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Ralph Hudspeth Jr was born abt 1695 Henrico Co VA.It is thought that Ralph married first Mary Carter, daughter of Giles and Mary (Provall) Carter abt 1728.By 1737 Ralph had married a second time to a Catherine. Her maiden name is unknown at this time. Ralph Hudspeth Jr died in Surry Co NC Nov 1777. Ralph's will was written June 11 1776.
1718 July 12 Ralph HUDSPITH, Junr., 370 acs. (N.L.), Henrico Co; on N.side of James Riv; beg at Thomas Pleasants' on Woolfpitt Br., parting sd. Pleasants & Francis Sampson. 40 Shill. p.203 (Patent Book 10, p 377)
1724 July 9 Ralph HUDSPIT, apparently still owned the above land. p.263 (Patent Book 12, p 2)368 acres on the north side of James River begg. &c. standing in Ralph Hudspits line parting said Hudspit; Amos Lad, and said Addams
1725 October 16 Ralph Hudspeth II, indenture with Jospeh Fuqua, October 16, 1725. Goochland Co., deed bk I pg. 39, VA.
1728 16th Ralph HUDSPETH to sd Joseph FUQUA, 100 ac., part of 370 acres granted to Ralph HUDSPETH 12 July 1718, joining to 270 acres sold of ye aforesaid patent to ye above said Joseph FUQUA and his brother William FUQUA. (Goochland Co. Deed Book 1, p 38) (June C. Cottrell's 30 Sep 1996 e-mail)
1728 November Henrico Co., VA November 1728, Ralph Hudspeth and wife, Mary, acknowledge of land to William Willis. Henrico Court Order Book 1717-17?, p. 219.
1728 Goochland County VA Order Book 1 Page 37 Ralph Hudsepth acknowledges a deed he made to Joseph Fuqua and it is ordered to be recorded Nov.Court 1728
1730 September 28 Ralph HUDSPITH, 400 acs. (N.L.), Goochland Co; on N. side of Appomattocks Riv; on Col. William Randolph's line. 40 Shill. p. 371 (Patent Book 13, p 482)
1732 April 11 Ralph HUDSPEATH apparently still owned land in Goochland Co. per the patent of Thomas WILLIAMSON. [Note: A Thomas WILLIAMSON was married to Susan CARTER, daughter of Giles CARTER I before 1701] p.416 (Patent Book 14, p 436)
1737 Goochland County VA Order Book 4 page 261 Ralph Hudpith acknowledges a deed from himself to John Davis to be his act and deed and it is ordered to be recorded. Katherine, wife of said Ralph ( she being firs privately examined) relinguishes her rights of dower in the land by said deed which is ordered to be recorded. March Court 1737
Benjamin Weisgler 111--Goochland Records page 14 March 1, 1737 Ralph Hudspeath of Goochland Co, carpenter, to John Davis of same planter, for 12 pound land on north side of Appomattox River next to Col.,Wm.Randolf, Henry Brezeel, and Cutbirt Williams. Signed Ralph ( R) Headspith Recorded 21 March 1737, Catherine wife of Ralph relingusihes her dower right.
1744 June 1744 Ralph HUDSPETH of Henrico sold John DAVIS for 10 pounds 100 acres on other land of John DAVIS. Witnesses Giles X HUDSPETH, Robert DAVIS, and Wm. ARTHUR (Goochland Deed Book 4, p 358)
Ralph Jr. left VA for NC. Between 1739 and 1745. The last deed of land Transaction is in Goochland C., VA. (Taken from Henrico Co., 1727-28).
1742 Ralph is listed in Colonial Census in Edgecomb Co., NC
1745 April 11 Ralph Hudspeth Land Grant, Edgecomb Co., NC. North Carolina ColonialRecords vol. 4, pg. 766, 640 acres. Council held at Newbern, April 11, 1745. Petitions for land grants, warrants
1745 Jan 8th 600 acres granted to Ralph HUDSPETH
1745 Feb 7th Ralph (X) HUTSPETH, Witness p 202 (DB 5, p 376)
1745 April 18th 640 acres granted to Ralph HUDSPETH
1746 Jan 26th Ralph (X) HUDPETH, Witness P 210 (DB 5, p 470)
1750 Jan 22 Ralph deed land Granville Co., NC. on Jan. 22, 1750. buys land for 100 proclamation money, 220 acres from William Stevens. Deed Bk A pl. 365. Buys land in Granville Co., NC from William Stevens, for 100 pounds, March 5, 1750.
1750 Jan 1st Ralph HEDGEPETH of Edge. Co. to Robert TUCKER of Edge. Co., 20 pounds current money of VA, 320 acres, joining Giles HEDGEPETH, part of 600 acres granted the sd. Ralph 8 Jan 1745. Wit: Thomas GOOD, Gilbert HAY, William HORLOCK, Art HARRIS, Wm. TURNER. p 120 (DB 3, p 527)
1750 Jan 22nd Ralph HEDGEPETH of Edge. Co. to William REVES of Edge. Co., 100 pounds proclamation money, 320 acres, the plantation Ralph HEDGEPETH now lives on, all gardens, orchards, etc. Wit: W. TURNER, Thomas GOOD. p 126 (DB 4, p 83)
1750 May 13th Ralph HODSPETH of Edge. Co. to Giles HODSPETH of Edge. Co, 10 pounds current money of VA, 320 acres more or less on the north side of Great Creek, all houses, orchards, etc., the plantation the sd. Giles now lives on and is 1/2 of a grant to Ralph HODSPETH 15 Apr 1745. Wit: Thomas GOOD, Gilbert HAY, William HORLOCK, Art HARRIS. p 120 (DB 3, p 527)
1750 Nov 20th Thomas GOOD for 150 pounds current money of VA, 320 acres on both sides of Great Creek, all houses, orchards, gardens, etc., the SW half of a grant to Ralph HEDGEPETH 11 Apr 1745. Wit: Arthur HARRIS, Joseph BRADLEY, Harris GILLUM. p 167 (DB 4, p 80)
1751 August 1751 Giles HODSPETH sold this 320 acres to William REVES for 60 pounds current money of VA. Wit: Thamas GOOD, W. TURNER p 138 (DB 4, p 223)
1758 Jun 28 Ralph HEDGSPETH had land in Edgecombe Co., adjoining William REEVES, Philemon BRADFORD, and Thomas JACKSON p 244 (DB 6, p 335)
1762 Ralph HUDSPETH/Rafe HUGPETH, Senr. on Granville Co., N.C. Tax List, Fishing Creek Dist. He declared 5 polls - 1 for himself and 4 for slaves (Flood, Dice, Janny & Nanny). Next to him were Carter HEDGPETH/HUGPATH/HEDGPETH and Aris HEDGPETH/Ares HUGPETH. Nearby, in Oxford District, were Ghiles/Giles HUDSPETH, Ralph HUDSPETH, Jr. (and a negro woman Agg), and Osbourne HEDGPETH/ Ozborn HUDSPETH.
I don't know whose son Osbourne is. All of the above (except the two Ralphs) declared just l poll. It appears that "taxables" were white males over 16 and all negroes and mulattoes, male and female, free and slave. The various spellings reflect the way the names were written by the original tally-takers and the changes made after their lists were submitted to the court.] Other family names on this list are William MOORE, Ephriam McLEMORE, Philemon BRADFORD, Giles CARTER, & Joseph LUNSFORD. "Dubie"
Ralph Hedgepeth aged about 73 and Catherine his wife aged about 48 entered the birth of their son David born Feb.7, 1762" Pg 124 Granville Co. North Carolina Deeds 1746 -1765 by Zae Gwynn
1774& 1775 Surry Co NC Tax List 1774 Ralph HUDSPETH, Airs HUDSPETH (his son or grandson?), Anthony FLOOD & negroes Ned, Jane, old Nan, young Nan & Bess on Surry Co., NC tax list. 8 Polls.
Next door was John HUDSPETH, Charles PERSIAN & negro Quamner. 3
1775 Joseph Williams along with "Ralph Hudspeth, son Airs Hudspeth, , Negroes Flood, Ned, Nan, Jenn and Nan." One John Hudspeth was captain of a Surry Co. tax/militia district and a justice in 1775.
1776 May 14 John Hudspeth sold Ralph Rhudspeth, R., for L50, 250 A on the E. side of the Yadkin R at the head of Reed Creek, it being part of a Granville grant to the John Howard who sold it to Elijah Skidmore who conveyed it to John Hudspeth, wit: Giles (X) Hudspeth, Richard (X) Blalock (SCDB A:220);
The will of Ralph Hudspeth Jr June 11th 1776
In the Name of God, Amen This eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord Christ, One thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy Six, I Ralph Hudspeth, of the County of Surry and province of North Carolina, being of perfect mind and memory, thanks be unto God, calling unto mind the mortality of my Body and, too, knowing that is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say. First, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it. And my Body to be buried in a Christian like manner at the descretion of my Executors, hereinafter names, not doubting but at the Resurection I shall receive the same by the mighty Power of God. And as to my Worldly Estate, I dispose of them in the following manner.
In primary I give and bequeath to my son Ralph, A Negro woman named Agg, the same I lent to him some time ago to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Carter a Negro man names Bob, the same that has had in possession some time to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Jiles a negro man named Dick that he has now in possession to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath to my daughter, Margrate Moore Ten Shillings proclamation money.
Item I give and bequeath to my son David all that tract of land whereon I now live to take possession thereof after the marriage or decease of his mother to him and his heirs forever.
Nevertheless if my son David should die before he arrives at the age of twenty one years or without a lawful heir of his body then and in that case it is my desire that the said land should be sold and the money arriving there from to be equally divided between the surviving children that I have my wife Catharine.
Item I also give and bequeath to my son David thirty pounds proclamation money.
Item I lend to my beloved wife Catharine the Land and Plantation whereon I now live; also the following Negroes (to wit) Flood, Nedd, Nan, Jenny, and Young Nan together with all my stock and household furniture during her natural life of widowhood and after her decease or marriage, I give and bequeath the aforesaid Negroes (to wit, Flood, Nedd, Nanm, Jenny, and Young Nan, together with their increase. Also, all my stock and household to my following children (to wit, George Hudspeth, Airs Hudspeth, John Hudspeth, David Hudspeth, Hannah McLemore, Mary Blalock, Martha Wooldridge, and Lucy Wooldridge to be Equally divided between them and their heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath to my son Jiles Hudspeth Ten Shiling proclamation money.
Lastly I do appoint my beloved wife, Catharine, Executrix and George Hudspeth and John Hudspeth Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In Testimony whereof, I have unto set my Hand and affiexed my seal the day and date above written. Signed & Sealed & Acknowledged his In the Presence of Ralph R. Hudspeth mark Tho. Johnson J. Williams Thomas Johnson, Jun.
Prvd by William Rec. Nov. Ct. 1777 Inv. of est. of Ralph returned by Catherine Hudspeth and John Hudspeth Rec. Aug. CT 1778.
1777 Aug 20th Granville County Deed Book L 431-(179) Giles Hudspeth of Surry Co, NC to Abel Tatom of Granville Co, NC, 20 August 1777, for 150 pounds proclamation money of NC, one certain tract dividend & parcel of land lying and being the northside of Tar River in the county above mentioned, containing by estimation 300 acres.beginning at Aquila Snellings line at a Pine, running west 240 poles to a white oak, thence sounth 200 poles to a Pine, then east by a course of marked trees to a beech, 240 poles then to Snellings line, 200 poles to the first station, taking in the plantation where on Rody Brumit now lives, the same being a part of a tract of land purchased by the said Gibbe Chavis of John Metesick JilesHudspeth. Wit: Ralph Hudspeth, John (4) Hudspeth.Granville County Court Nov 1777. Proved by the oath of Ralph and John Hudspeth. Reubin Searcy, Clerk of Court.
Granville County Deed Book L 433-(181) Giles Hudspeth of Surry Co, NC to his son John Hudspeth of Granville Co, NC, 21 Aug 1777, for 75 pounds currant money of NC, one certain parcel and tract of land lying and being in the said county of Granville on the southside of Fishing Creek, by estimation 200 acres, by the Spring Branch which divides it from the land of William Douglass, formerly a part of the same tract and all other parts by the marked trees, the Creek, & soon as mentioned in the original deed. Giles (X) Hudspeth. Wit: Isiah Cox,Ralph Hudspeth. Granville County NC Nov Court 1777. Proved by the oath of Ralph Hudspeth. Reubin Searcy CC
1782 Surry Co NC Tax list Catherine Hudspeth as holding 333 acres,7 slaves, & 4 horses. Valuation 470 pounds 10 shillings.
Son David is nearby with 200 acres, 2 slaves, 3 horses/mules, & 3 cattle. Valuation 201 pounds.
1785 Tax list of Capt. Wright Ayres Hudspeth with 1,440 A. and 1 wp, John Hudspeth with 400 A and 1 wp Mary Hudspeth with 600 A., and no polls.
1788 Feb 11th Catherine (X) Hudspeth who wittnessed a deed along with Aires Hudspeth on 11 Feb 1788 (Surry Co NC deed book D pg 412
Neither Catharine nor David are listed in the 1784/87 NC State census or the 1790 Federal Census for NC.
Ralph + Catherine ???. Catherine was born before 1711; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
8. | James Macklemore was born between 1660 and 1662 in Scotland (son of Prob. William McIlmorrow and Mary Aitken); died before 13 Feb 1732 in Bertie County, North Carolina. Notes:
Both James and (brother?) Abraham Macklemore settled on the banks of the Roanoke River, just across the Virginia-North Carolina line following its establishment by the Byrd Commission in 1728. Just what had the Macklemores been doing, just where they had been located, during the period from Mun. Macklemore's importation in 1681 to the 1732 repatent of the James Macklemore patent following his removal to North Carolina, has long been a matter of inquiry and dispute. Without further record, we may never know for sure. (James L. McLemore, III, p 36). It is assumed that James and Abraham were immigrants, but it is possible they were born on U.S. soil to an unknown progenitor, possibly even Mun. Maklemore.
Mun. Macklemore is the earliest recorded family member in the Americas. His relationship to James and Abraham is unknown. Although it has been speculated he might be the father of James Macklemore he is more likely an uncle or cousin, based on their projected ages.
James began having his children while still in Virginia. It is probable that all six (known) children were born prior to James' 1714 patent adjoining Richard Washington. (James L. McLemore, III, p 40).
Will, dated 7 Feb 1733/4 Bertie Co., NC: (Extract courtesy of Mark Freeman)
" ... being sick and weake of body ..."
Son William Macklemore - plantation formerly laid off for George Mosley. Son James Macklemore - plantation where I now live, and the land from the line formerly laid off to Mosley to the riverbank. Son Charles Macklemore - rest of the land from the riverbank to the head. Son Ephraim Macklemore - 70 or 80 acres on Peehill Creek on the upper side of the first branch of the creek. Sons William and James - cattle each. Daughter Margery Macklemore and son Charles Macklemore - cow and calf each. Sons William, James, Charles, and Ephraim - sows and pigs each. Remaining estate to my wife Fortain Macklemore for her lifetime with reversion to my said children.
Ex. wife
Wit. John Doyle, Abraham Macklemore, Thomas Roberson
Most of James' children moved along the edge of the frontier in north central North Carolina in the early to mid 18th century, and their families are not as easily traced. Some speculation is therefore involved in the following outline of their activities. A careful review of the last will and testament of James Macklemore can aid the reader in understanding the early subsequent history of his sons. As we shall see shortly, the oldest two boys, William and John, had grown to manhood while the family lived in Virginia, and remained there to start families.
William, either due to being the oldest son or stronger ties to his father, was left land by his father. John, already firmly established with land of his own--and being a younger son---was left money instead. James left most of his land to be divided among his three younger sons, and by devising oldest son William with them as well, he preordained that the descendants of the younger three, plus descendants of William, would be Carolinians (at least initially), and that John's posterity would comprise the Virginia branch of the family. (James McLemore, III, p 46).
James married Fortune Gilliam about 1690. Fortune (daughter of John Gilliam and Margaret Henshaw) was born between 1668 and 1671 in Surry County, Virginia; died after 1736 in Bertie County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Fortune Gilliam was born between 1668 and 1671 in Surry County, Virginia (daughter of John Gilliam and Margaret Henshaw); died after 1736 in Bertie County, North Carolina. Notes:
Fortune or Fortain. Assumed to be the daughter of John and Margery GILLIAM, she would have had to have been one of their youngest children (if not the youngest), as she was probably born with a few years of the time of her father's death in 1671.(James L. McLemore, III, p 39).
Robert McLemore Butler shows her date of death as 12 May 1754 in Surry County, Virginia, much later than the date shown by James McLemore and Mark Freeman.
Billy W. McLemore of Alabama shows her to be half-Cherokee Indian.
Children:
- William Macklemore was born about 1692 in Virginia; died about 1750.
- Margery Macklemore was born about 1696 in Virginia; and died.
- John Macklemore was born between 1698 and 1700 in Albemarle Parish, Surry County, Virginia; died about 1767 in Sussex County, Virginia.
- James Macklemore, Jr. was born about 1701 in Virginia; died after 1770.
- Charles Macklemore was born between 1704 and 1709 in Virginia; died after 1770.
- 4. Ephraim Macklemore was born between 1709 and 1712 in Virginia; died after 1787 in Northhampton County, North Carolina.
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12. | Ralph Hudspeth was born about 1662 in England, United Kingdom; died about 1719 in Henrico County, Virginia. Notes:
Robert McLemore Butler notes that the information on the Ralph HUDSPETH family came from the Surry County (NC) Heritage Book, Section 353, page 294.
Ralph Hudspeth's will, Henrico County, Virginia 1719
I Ralph Hudspeth being sick and weak in body but sound and perfect memory thanks be to God make this my last will and testament hereby making all former wills void.
Item I give and bequeath my soul unto the hand of God the maker hoping to find remission and pardon to all my sins through the mercies and of my Savour Jesus Christ and my body to be decently buried according to thedecision of my Executrix.
Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son George Hudspeth all my land purchases of James Powell cook to him and his heirs forever.
Item I give and bequeath unto my above son. Item I give also to my said son one feather bed and furniture there to belonging.
Item I give and bequeath unto my four daughters Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary,and Margaret each of them a heifer and my broadcloth coat.
Item I give unto my son George Hudspeth all the broadcloth remaining from my coat.
Item I give and bequeath unto my wife Margaret (Eyers) Hudspeth all the remainder of my movable estate both within and without. Item I make my above wife hole and Sole Executrix to this my last will and Testament in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 19th day of February. Ralph Hudspeth Witness Robert Woodson William Fuqua (his mark) Joseph Fuqua (his mark)
At a court held for Henrico County the 6th day of April 1719 the will was proved by the oaths of William Fuqua and Joseph Fuqua two of the witnesses thereto and was thereupon admitted. Test. William Randolph
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Ralph married Margaret Eyre about 1688 in Henrico County, Virginia. Margaret was born about 1666 in Charles City County, Virginia; died after 1719 in Henrico County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Margaret Eyre was born about 1666 in Charles City County, Virginia; died after 1719 in Henrico County, Virginia. Notes:
Said to be he daughter of Joseph EYRE and Margaret HUMPHREY.
Henrico Co VA William Humphrey's Will "After my just debts are paid I give to my daughter Margret wife of Maurice Floyd ten pounds sterling." "Thirdly I give unto my three grandaughters Margaret, Jane and Hannah Eyre my movable property to be divided" Makes Margaret Floyd his executrix. Then says he omitted William Eyre his grandson who he wants to share also equal with his sisters. Signed will with WH. Will proved June 1, 1687 Page 436
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Married:
October 1688 Ralph's marriage to Margaret Eyers was solemnized at St. John's Church in Henrico County, Virginia. These records have preserved with the parish records of St. John's Church and also in Henrico County Miscellaneous Records, 1650 Vol. II.
Henrico County, Va. Orphan's Court pg 303 "Ralph Hudspeth, Henrico County Va. who married Margaret Eyres ye daughter of Joseph Eyres, dec'd did this day appear in open court and did acknowledge ye reciept of his wifes full part of her legacy, left by her grandfather William Humpries deceased, and from every part and parcel therein dothe hereby acquit, release Margaret Eyres Floyd of ye sed last will and testament of said Humpries"
[?i?Colonial Index: Henrico Co., Va., Book 4, Orphans Court Book, 1677-1736, p. 32?/i?]
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Children:
- George Hudspeth was born about 1690 in Henrico County, Virginia; and died.
- Hannah Hudspeth was born about 1692 in Henrico County, Virginia; and died.
- 6. Ralph Hudspeth, Jr. was born about 1695 in Henrico County, Virginia; died in Nov 1777 in Surry County, North Carolina.
- Mary Hudspeth was born about 1696 in Henrico County, Virginia; and died.
- Margaret Hudspeth was born about 1698 in Henrico County, Virginia; and died.
- Elizabeth Hudspeth was born about 1700 in Henrico County, Virginia; and died.
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