Edmundsons Lunenburg Co., VA cont'd

LUNENBURG COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Formed 1746 from Brunswick
Edmundson - various spellings
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DEEDS - LUNENBURG	Links, Etc
patent (click for viewing land patent at LVA) Land Patent for 765 acres of land in Lunenburg, the part that became Mecklenburg in 1765. ref VPB 32:658, 15 Dec 1755 to Upton Edmundson, con £4, re 765a Lunenburg/ on both sides of Crab Tree Fork of Miles Cr. adj. Holmes, Brodnax, Pyland, Lett. This land fell in Mecklenburg County in 1865.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 4:348 14 Nov 1756; 7 Dec 1756 Upton Edmondson & Mary of Nottoway Parish, Amelia Co. to Thomas Edmondson of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg, 37pd, 380 acres, part of pat. of 765 acres 13 Dec 1755 by Brodnax, Oyland Sig: Upton Edmondson, Mary Edmondson. Wit: John Durham, Richard Edmondson [TLC]	The land fell in Mecklenburg Co. 1765
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 7:78 May 1761; 5 May 1761 Thomas Hightower of Nottoway Parish, Amelia Co. to Henry Brown of Essex, 45pd, 300 acres of grant Sep 1755, head of Ready Branch of Miles Cr. Wit: Richd Brown, Henry Brown, Jr., Richard Edmondson, William Edmondson. [TLC]	The land fell in Mecklenburg Co. 1765
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 7:190 15 Jan. 1762. [Note: Thomas Edmundson lived in the part of Lunenburg that became Mecklenburg Co., VA in 1765. Miles Cr. is in Mecklenburg Co.] William Edmondson, St. James Parish, Lunenburg Co., to Robert Cunningham, 102 acres Miles Creek, adj. Upton Edmondson, Richard Edmondson, Col. Robert Ruffin and Samuel Edmondson, orphan of Thomas, part of tract of 207 acres willed to Richard, William, Samuel and Benjamin, sons of Thomas Edmondson, divided 14 May 1761. [Howard Jones]	The land fell in Mecklenburg Co. 1765 See will abstract for Thomas Edmundson.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 10:97 16 Jan. 1765;14 Feb 1765 William Edmondson of [didn't say] to Richard Coleman Edmondson of Lunenburg all that land that shall descend to him by dec'd father's will, it being part of the land that his dec'd father lived on, on branches of Miles Creek, 102.25 acres. Sig: William Edmondson	The land fell in Mecklenburg Co. 1765
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 13:84 [or 13:44]; 12 Feb 1777?; 12 Feb 1778 Stith Hardiway to Benjamin Edmundson, both of Amelia County, on branches of Crooked Run Cr., adj George Hightower's corner on the road, Liverett, Chisolm, and Chambers. [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 13:230 14 May 1779; 14 May 1779 John Hightower of Lunenburg Co. to Benjamin Edmundson, for 5sh & land in Amelia Co. (by life rights of sd John's wife Mary by Christopher Robertson's wife Mary), 300 acres in trust for use of said Mary, in Lunenburg, Middle Fork of Meherrin, adj. Henry Robertson, Christopher Robertson, Davis Johnson, John McCutcheon dec'd, John Cox. [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 13:305 9 Mar 1780, 9 Mar 1780 Stith Hardawayof Amelia to Benjamin Edmundson of Lunenburg; con: 200 pds; a. 500 & 42 in Lunenburg on tributaries on Crooked Run Creek, adj. Sisetts? & Chambers [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 13:504 6 Jan 1783; 13 Feb 1783 Wm Chambers to Benj. Edmundson, both of Lunenburg. 100 pd 155 acres, conveyed from John Garland except 5 acres added east side of the road, adj. sd Edmundson, Geo. Marable, Wm. Newsum, Wm. Hardy [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 14:248 23 Mar. 1785; 8 Sep 1785 John Hightower of Lun to Benjamin Edmondson of same, 100 pd, 270 a. in Lun. adj. lands of Christopher Robertson, Martin Ellet (Elliott?), William Bell, Stephen Wood deceased & Thomas Gaers. /s/ John Hightower. Wit: Robt Blackwell, Charles Parrish, Robert Parrish. [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 14:368 22 Jun 1786; 14 Sep 1786 Herod Gibbs & wife Lucy to John Edmondson, all of Dinwiddie Co. 254pd, 228 acres, S. side Stoney Creek, adj. Edward Ragsdale dec'd, Capt. Edward Ragsdale, Henry Gee, Humphry Garrett, Philip Ricks. [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 14:371 11 Apr 1786; 14 Sep 1786 David Parrish to Benja. Edmondson, both of Lunenburg Co., 200pd, 215 acres by patent, Crooked Run, adj. John Williams, Robt. Blackwell, Charles Parish. Lucretia, wife of Parish, relinquished dower right. [TLC]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 15:8 11 Apr 1787; 12 Apr 1787 George Hightower & wife Susannah of Campbell Co. & Benjamin Edmondson & wife Mary of Lunenburg Co. to Thomas Hamlin of Lunenburg 300pd, 416 acres, Lunenburg Co., part of land said Hightower bought of Stith Hardaway, branches of Hounds Cr., Crooked Run, adj. road to Scott's corner, down branch to Hamlin's corner. Sig: George Hightower, Benja. Edmondson, Mary Edmondson. Mary, wife of Edmundson relinquished dower right.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 15:96 8 May 1787; 13 Sep 1787 Thomas Jones & wife Rebecca of Lunenburg Co & Repes Jones of Amelia Co. to Benjamin Edmondson of Lunenburg, 35,000 lbs tobacco, 239 acres, land where Repes Jones (father to one of the parties) lived & conveyed by will (Lun. WB 2:465-6) to sd. T. Jones, Crooked Run Cr.	"where Repes Jones lived" indicates a dwelling on the property-
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 16:114 14 Apr 1791; 14 Apr 1791 Benjamin Edmondson & wife Mary to James Scott, all of Lunenburg Co. 600pd, 692 acres, adj. Thos Hamlin, Drury Major, John Ussery, Geo Marable, Hinchey Gillam, Wm Waller, Thos Hardy Junr, Edwd Chambers. Benjamin & Mary both signed.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 16:319 11 Apr 1793; 11 Apr 1793 John Williams & wife Amey to Upton Edmundson, all of Lunenburg, 110pd, 100 acres, at creek between said Williams & Charles Parrish, up the Ridge to corner, along Jones, said Williams & Thos Williams, down dividing line between John & Thos Williams to creek.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 17:415 16 Feb 1796; 13 Apr 1797 Thomas Hamlin & wife Elizabeth to Rebecca Cross, all of Lunenburg, 156/10/-, 208 acres South side great Nottoway River land devised from John Cross Sr to said Elizabeth Hamlin who was then Elizabeth Cross, adj Cross's bridge,down river to John Hamlin, estate of Benja Edmundson decd, Robt Chappel.	Benjamin Edmundson [Sr] was deceased by 11 June 1795. See WB 4:91.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 17:488 12 Jul 1797; 13 Jul 1797 Upton Edmundson senr of Lunenburg Co. to daughter Constant Edmundson [not of age], for love and affection, negroe girl Oney.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 17:489 12 Jul 1797; 13 Jul 1797 Rawleigh Hightower senr of Brunswick Co. to son in law Upton Edmundson of Lunenburg Co. love and affection, negroes Patience, Rose, Ned, Oney, Zilpah & every other species of sd Hightower's property that is now in Upton's possession.	See 1792 Brunswick Co. marriage of Upton Edmundson to Martha Hightower.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 22:108 1 Aug 1810; 8 Nov 1810 John Edmundson of Co. of Charlotte & Sally his wife to Thomas Edmundson of Lunenburg, 444pds, 222 1/2 a. bounded on N. by lands of Lewis? Lambert & on other part by lands of Upton Edmondson, James MCormmack? & John McCormmack. Wit:Hillery Goode, Clem R. Jameson. John Edmondson & Sally Edmondson signed. [added 5/16/06]
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 22 :156 24 Oct 1811; 14 Nov 1811 Upton Edmondson & wife Patsey to Wilfred Maddox, all of Lunenburg Co. 235/17/6, 157 1/4 acres on road to Stephen Jones's bridge, adj John Gatewood, James Jones, Edwd Jordan, James Hammack, mill road, Thos Edmondson, Wilfred Maddox. Wit: Joseph Goodwin, Coleman Christopher, Upton Edmondson jr.	Names Patsey & Martha were interchangeable.
9-10-1812 John Edmondson decd to Frederick Watkins [Note from Lunenburg Deed Index]	This apparently was the 228 a. pur. by John Edmondson of Dinwiddie in 1786 on Stoney Cr. as the 228 a. was pur by one William Edmondson in 1829 (see DB 29:26)Coincidence or were they related?
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 23:126 25 Aug 1813; 14 Oct 1813 Thos Edmundson & wife Marthy to Wilfred Maddux, all of Lunenburg, $1100, 222 1/2 acres, adj said Maddux, Lambert's Millpond, estate Upton Edmundson dec'd, Mrs Widdow Blackwell. Sig: Thomas Edmundson, Martha (X) Edmundson	Note Upton Edmundson's demise between Oct 1811 & Aug 1813 indicated
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 28:197 15 Oct 1828; recorded 17 Oct 1818 Power of Attorney I Benjamin Edmundson of the county of Lunenburg & state of Virginia to make constitute & appoint Wm. Edmondson my true & lawful attorney for me in my name to receive the interest of the estate of my son Benjamin T. Edmondson dec'd in the county of Oglethorp & state of Georgia with power also and attorney or attorneys under him for that purpose to make and substitute and to do all lawful acts requisite effecting the premises, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my sd attorney or substitute shall do therein by virtue hereof... Sig: Ben Edmondson Wit: William Parrott, Lawson Elder
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 28:328 9 May 1829; 11 May 1829 John Edmondson & Sally his wife & Jane Sneed all of county of Lunenburg state of Virginia sell to Thomas Madison of St. Francis Co., Missouri the interest of Sally Edmondson and Jane Sneed [or Snead] in the estate of John Sneed [or Snead] who died in St. Francis County. The instrument shows that Jane Sneed is the widow of the deceased and Sally Edmondson the only legimate child of John Sneed dec'd. See more in detail.
Lun. DB 29:21 15 Sep 1829; 14 Dec 1829 Thomas Adams & Sterling Neblett Jr commrs auction of estate of Fredrk Watkins to WILLIAM EDMONDSON, $342.27, 228 acres [on Stony Cr-see DB 30:70A-71].
Lun DB 29:26 21 Nov 1829; 14 Jan 1830 John Wilson & wife Mary of Brunswick Co. to Thomas Morgan of Lunenburg Co. $312.50, 250 acres, lower Lunenburg [means east Lun.] on Stony Cr, adj. WILLIAM EDMONDSON, John Manson & others; land rented to Nelson W. Gee until 25 Dec next, but sd Morgan at liberty to carry property & work on plantation from to day if Gee has no objection free of rent.	See William Edmundson 1830 census.
Lun DB 30:70A-71 7 Dec 1833; 10 Feb 1834 WILLIAM EDMUNDSON & wife Mary Ann R. to John R. Manson, all of Lunenburg, $300, 228 acres; lower end Lunenburg Co. on Stony Crk, adj lands of late Thomas Morgan on N. sd, Manson on W, John C. Freeman at present overpaid by Edward R. Freeman on S on E by Worsham Tucker & others. Sig: Wm. Edmundson, Mary A. R. Edmundson. Wit: Thomas Adams, Robt. Blackwell, Wm. Wilkerson Mary Ann, wife of Edmundson, relinq. her dower rights.
Lunenburg Co., VA DB 34:533 6-12-49 Harris Edmondson atty for Edmondson, William PA same for Hew Reeks & Jane R p/a We do appoint & do hereby nominate Harris Edmundson attorney in fact to demand and receive for each and both of us in the division of Patsey Edmondson trust property among her children or heirs at law our part or portion of said property being in possession of said Patsey Edmundson in Lunenburg County State of Virginia and all rects? Bonds and acquittances for each & both of us that is __?__ our names to execute for and about the same as above described whether real or personal estate or property and for that purpose to make and employ one or more attorney under him and to do all other acts and things necessary to accomplish the abjects?? [objects?] of this power at our expense and charge. And we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of our said attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves this 21st day of May 1849 Sig: Hew Reekes, Jane R [not B, but text of record shows B./jgs] Reekes, Wm Edmondson State of Tennessee to wit I Washington Greenhour a commissioner for the state aforesaid under an act of the State of Virginia entitled an act authorizing the appointment of Commissioners to take depositions affidavits etc do hereby certify that H. Reekes and Jane B.[not R] Reekes and Wm Edmondson parties to the above deed dated 21st May 1849 personally appeared before me in my state aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed and desired me to certify the same to the clerk of the proper court in the state of Virginia in order that the said deed may be recorded. Given under my hand and seal this 21st day of May 1849 Sig: Washington Greenhour, Commissioner
7-9-49 Harris Edmondson, John E & Wm from various names - Div of Estate Lunenburg Co., VA DB 34:542 We whose names are hereto annexed being called upon by the legatees of Patsey Edmundson to wit: Jno E Edmondson, Mary Walker, Wm Edmondson, Harris Edmondson & Hartwell Reeks & Jane his wife formerly Jane Edmondson to divided the slaves held in trust for the benefit of said Patsey Edmondson , she the sd Patsey Edmondson __?ing that the said slaves may be divided retaining for her support two slaves to wit: Henry & Mary Ann In the present of the said request we have proceeded to divide the said slaves, Ten in number into five equal shares, after having first appraised the same as follows: [Without going into the specifics of value, slaves shown are named/jgs] Molly, Mary, Harriett (& child John James), Richmond, George, Charles, Nancy, Louiza, Eloza?, Fanny. [after Richmond & Louiza was a word that looked like "deseased." [Lots were drawn and there were monetary adjustments.] Lot No 1 Harris Edmondson, drew Harriett & child John James Lot No 2 William Edmondson: Mary Lot No 3 Hartwell Reeks & wife: Molly, Eliza, Fanny Lot No 4 Jno Edmondson: Nancy, Louisa Lot No 5 Mary Walker: Richmond, George Given under our hands this 16th day of June 1849 Sig: Gill W. Watts, Saml G. Jefferson, C. P. Warner, Henry G. Hardy I by the request of Hartwelll Reeks & Wm Edmondson attend the above division and represented their interest in the division & believe the division a very equal one - June 16 1849. Ts Woodson Clerks office Lunenburg County Court 9 July 1849 This paper was handed to me in my office by Tcharner Woodson Esq attorney for the parties and his request admitted to record Test T. W. Winn Clk
DB 35: 585 Edmondson fr Lamberts Comr 15 Feb 1855 between T. Woodson commissioner to the suit of Maddo?'s exors Wm Lambert heirs and others, of the first part and Upton Edmondson of the second. Witnesseth that the said Ts Woodson as comr aforesaid by a decree of the circuit court for the co of Lunenburg in the suit above named for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred thirty eight 20/100 dols. Hath bargained and sold to Upton Edmondson the ?urtioanary?? interest of the heirs of William Lambert in 305 acres of land lying in the lower end of Lunenburg now in possession of Mrs Constance Lambert being a portion of her dower land assigned to her as widow of Wm Lambert decd the right and title to the said ____ionary interest in said land Ts Woodson as comr aforesaid do by these presents convey to the said Upton Edmondson as far as he is warranted in so doing by said decree & no further, all right title and interest to the said land subject to the life estate of said Constance Lambert and the said Ts Woodson as commissioner aforesaid will forever defend the same as far as he is warranted in doing as by the decree aforesaid - Given under my hand & seal this day and year above mentioned. Sig: Ts Woodson Comr Clerks office of Lunenburg County Court 15 Feby 1855 the foregoing deed was presented to the clerk in his office acknowledged by Ts Woodson and admitted to record Test T. W. Winn Clk	See Lunenburg marriages for 1st marriage of Constance Edmundson to Christopher Robertson and 2nd marriage to William Lambert.
1864 - Edmundson deeds have not been followed to this date, but an "Edmondson" house shows on the 1864 Gilmer Confederate map of Lunenburg. The best way to locate where is was(?) on a current Topozone map is to go to the article on the Blackwell House ("Jones" on the 1864 map) at the VAGenWeb Lunenburg site. At the Blackwell article is a link to Section 9 of the Gilmer map (showing "Edmondson" north of "Jones") and a link at the coordinates taking one to the Blackwell house on current Topozone map, Route 627. Move your cursor up Route 627 to where it crosses Crooked Run. The 1864 "Edmondson" house should have been about there.

LAND TAXES- LUNENBURG CO., VA	Links, Etc
Lunenburg Land Taxes for 1819 show the land division of the Upton Edmundson dec'd estate. Transf. from the Upton estate: Patsey (Dower), life 161 1/2 Tabitha, fee, 120a Betsey, fee, 151a Patsey, fee, 111a Upton Edmondson EST, life 200a, Several other transfers were made, one to William Lambert. All of above were shown to be on Crooked Run Cr., NE 18 miles from the Courthouse.
Misc. Land Taxes I have copied over time show: 1823 Daniel H. Robertson 153 acres Middle Meherrin 1824 Daniel H. Robertson 153 acres Middle Meherrin, 9 miles SW Courthouse same 111 acres, life, Crooked Run, 18 mi E of Courthouse, "transf fr Patsy Edmondson"	See Brunswick Co. mar. of Upton Edmundson to Martha [Patsy] Hightower and Lunenburg mar. of Daniel H. Robertson to Martha Edmundson

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