Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameGeorge McTyre Hundley
Birth20 Apr 1791
Death29 Dec 1833
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
FatherThomas Hundley (1757-1814)
MotherElizabeth McTyre (-1820)
Documentation
“George McTyre Hundley was born in the year 1791 April 20th” [Hundley Family Bible, Library of Virginia Accession #24598a.]

“Geo M. Hundley born 20th Apr [year obscured] died 29th Decr 1833” [Hundley Family Bible, Library of Virginia Accession #24437.]

He is mentioned in the 1795 will of his grandfather Josiah McTyre.

On 10 August 1801, Geo. M. Hundley was mentioned in a deed from Richard Street to John Street as a landowner adjacent to the property being sold. [Middlesex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, pages 118–119.]

On 8 August 1809, George M. Hunley witnessed the will of Rachel Allen. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 142–143.]

On 16 January 1815, Geo: M Hundley, Joseph Janey and John Gresham were bound in the penalty of $20,000 for George M. Hundley’s administration of the goods, chattels and credits of Thomas Hundley, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 92.]

In an undated petition, Thomas Hunley, Larkin Hunley, Austin Hunley, Elizabeth Hunley, Edwin Hunley, Andrew Hunley and Nancy Hunley, the said Larkin, Austin, Elizabeth, Edwin, Andrew and Nancy infants under the age of 21 by Elizabeth their next friend and in her own right, complained that Thomas Hunley died on ____ 1815 intestate leaving a widow Elizabeth and eight children, your orators and oratrices and George M. Hunely who is the administrator. [Throughout the petition, the name Hunley was originally Hundley, but all the Ds have been crossed through.] [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 36, item 36-I-16.]

On 16 August 1819, George M Hundley and James Greenwood were bound $500 for George M Hundley administration of the estate of Berry Carroll. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 62.]

In 1820, George M Hunley was taxed for one white male above the age 16; one black over the age of 16; and one horse, mare, colt or mule. [Essex County, Virginia, 1820 Personal Property Tax Book.]

In about 1820, orators and oratrices Geo: M. Hundley, Larkin Hundley, Charles Layton and Betsey his wife who was Betsey Hundley, Austin Hundley, and Andrew Hundley, Edwin Hundley and Nancy Hundley infants by Geo: M. Hundley their next friend complained to the Chancery Court. That Thomas Hundley the father of your orators and oratrices, and also of Thomas Hundley, died some years ago. His widow Elizabeth recently died. From about 1820. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 42, item 42-J-18.]

On December 30 1825, a final division of the estate of Elizabeth Hundley was made. “Received of Thomas Hundley admr of Elizabeth Hundley decd the sum One hundred and thirteen dollars & four & 1/4 cents it being the amount due to each of us from said Thomas Hundley as the admr of the said Elizabeth Hundley decd and is in full for his administration on said Estate” Signed Geo: M Hundley, Austin Hundley, Charles G Layton, Edwin Hundley, Andrew Hundley, Robt Mackan, Larkin Hundley. Witnesses: Thomas Hundley, Jno: Downey, Cyrus Segar, Thomas Jesse jr. Ordered recorded on 18 June 1827. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 21, page 125.]

In 1831, orators and oratrices George M. Hundley and Mary E. his wife, Henry L. Carter admor of Anthony Thornton decd, Hannah B. Montague, Edwin Hundley and Virginia F. his wife, and the said Edwin Hundley as admor of William M. Jesse deceased and John A. Jesse an infant by the said Edwin Hundley his next friend complained to the Chancery Court of Essex County. That John Montague died testate, leaving slaves to daughter Amelia. That Amelia first married one Wm Montague by whom she had your orators and one Lucy B. Montague who married Charles S. Thornton. Then William Montague died and Amelia married Thomas Jesse and they had sons John A. Jesse and Wm M. Jesse and died on about _______ 1830, and shortly thereafter Thomas Jesse died. Wm Jesse died an infant in 1831 Administration of his estate was granted to Edwin Hundley. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 38, item 38-E-1.]

Orators and oratrices George M. Hundley and Mary his wife who was Mary Montague, Robert Daniel younger and Lucinda his wife who was Lucinda Jesse, Keturah Evans who was Keturah Jesse and John A. Jesse by Aeneas Montague his guardian and next friend, which said Mary, Lucinda and Keturah were sisters of the half blood of William M. Jesse deceased. That William M. Jesse died an infant and intestate and without having had children, leaving John A. Jesse a brother of the whole blood and your orators Mary, Lucinda, Keturah with Virginia F. Hundley who was Virginia F. Montague who married Edwin Hundley, and Lucy B. Thornton who before her marriage with Charles T. Thornton was Lucy B. Montague and Hannah B. Boyd who before her marriage to ________ Boyd was Hannah B. Montague. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 38, item 38-J-31.]

In the early 1830s, Geo M Hundley and others petitioned for a road to be open across the land of Charles G Layton. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 43, item 43-B-25.]

In the early 1830s, orators William Simpco, Joseph Simpco, Susan Simpco and Martha Ann Simpco infants by George M. Hundley their next friend, complained that Elizabeth Broocks was before her marriage to James Broocks now deceased widow of Reuben Simpco. That Reuben Simpco died intestate. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 44, item 44-C-24.]

In the name of God Amen I George M Hundley of the County of Essex to make and ordain this my last Will and Testament as followeth. Viz: First it is my Will and desire that my estate be kept together and Richard L Cauthorn should stay in my store and sell goods and collect and settle accounts as heretofore untill October next and then it is my desire that my goods that remain and all my perishable property should be sold and my just debts paid. 2ndly After paying my just debts I give to my beloved wife Mary one half of all my estate both real and personal to her and her heirs forever — Thirdly — I lend my beloved wife Mary the other half of my estate both real and personal during her natural life and at her death I give it to my brothers Thomas and Edwin Hundleys children to be equally divided amongs — And Lastly I appoints [sic] my friends Jones C Clopton and John Saddler my Executors to this my last Will and Testament — In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of December 1833 —
Geo: M. Hundley
Witnesses:
A.G.D. Roy, A.D. Turner, Austin Hundley.
On 20 January, proved in court by all three witnesses. On the motion of Jones C Clopton and John Saddler, a certificate is granted them in order to their obtaining probate. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 228.]

“George M. Hundley died in the year 1833 the 29th day of December” [Hundley Family Bible, Library of Virginia Accession #24598a.]

On 20 January 1834, Jones C Clopton, John Saddler, William Oliver, Thomas Hundley, and Edwin Hundley were bound in the penalty of $9,000 for Jones C Clopton’s and John Saddler’s execution of the will of George M Hundley. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 229.]

Orators and oratrix Abner G. Bohannon and Mary E. his wife and her children and Chauncey G. Griswold trustee for Mary E. and her children. That in 1834 George M. Hundley died testate. He devised to your oratrix Mary E. one half of his estate for life and one half forever. That at her death the lands that were lent were to be equally divided between the children of Edwin Hundley and Thomas Hundley and that those children are infants. The children of Thomas are Thomas L., George A.W., Richard, and Benjamin Hundley. The children of Edwin are George E., Mary A., and Robert M. Hundley. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 39, item 39-J-2.]

The estate of George M. Hundley in account with Jones C. Clopton and John Saddler, executors, from 1834 to 1838 was ordered recorded on 21 May 1838. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 288–293.]
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Birthabt 1801, Virginia
Marriageabt 2 Apr 1817, Essex County, Virginia
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