Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameJane
Death1727
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
Documentation
In Land Trails records for 21 May 1751 the will of Daniel Brown, of Essex County, South Farnham Parish, dated 18 January 1707, is recorded. The will gives his old plantation to his eldest son Abraham Brown. His next son, Henry Brown, received the old plantation. Henry was not yet 21 years old in 1707. The other son, Francis Brown, received remaining property. Francis was not yet 21 years old in 1707. Daniel Brown’s wife was Jane Brown, still living at the time of his death. Daughters included Sarah Boughan, Mary Brown, Jane Brown, and Elizabeth Brown. The will was proved 10 7ber 1708 [10 September]. There is also with this case a deed from Sarah Boughan, who was Sarah Brown, to Francis Boughan [male] dated 13 October 1746, which refered to the will of Daniel Brown of 18 January 1707. The case came to trial because John Doe had sought an ejection notice for Francis Boughan, and Francis had failed to appear in court. A Henry Boughan is also mentioned. [Essex County, Virginia, Land Trials 1741–1760, p. 137]

On 10 September 1708, Jane Brown, Richard Jones and William Price were bound £200 sterling for Jane Brown to obtain probate of the last will and testament of Daniel Brown. Dated 10 September 1708. Signed Jane her E mark Brown, Richard Jones, Wm his M mark Price. Witnesses: Abr Ayrton, Ja: Alderson. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, pages 148–149.]

In September or October 1708, an inventory of the estate of Daniel Brown was made by Richard his R mark Tyler, Jno Pickett, John his ff mark ffarison. Presented on the oath of Jane Brown, executrix, on 11 October 1708, and ordered recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, page 156–157.]

On 7 May 1709, “Jean Brown Late wife of the deceased Daniel Brown Sen’r of a County of Essex & parish of South farnham”, for valuable consideration, gives to son Henry Brown one third of her plantation. Signed Jean her I mark Browne. Witnesses: Alexander Younger, James Corree. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 13, page 224.]

A widow Olive received a bequest in the 20 September 1720 will of Joseph Baker. She was to receive half the sum and quantity of tobacco owed to Joseph Baker. The will was proved on 15 November 1720. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 3, pages 220–223.]

The will of Jeane Olive was dated 2 April 1727. Sick and weak. To any Haile one black mare bridle and Side sadle one feather bed with a pair of good Sheets rugg & a pair of Blanketts with one long Chest lock & Key. To Son Henry Brown one large Black walnutt Table one large Chest with all the rest of my Estate in his hands. To daughter Sarah Boughan a peice of black Shalloon which is in the Chest. I give my grand daughter Any Haile all the rest of Cloaths. All rest to Son in law Jonathan Haile, he to be executor. Signed Jeane her E mark Olive. Witnesses: Tho: Burke, James Byrom. On 20 September 1727 proved by the executor and Thomas Burke. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 237–238.]

On 20 September 1727, Jonathan Haile, Thomas Silley and Thomas Crittenden were bound £500 sterling for Jonathan Haile’s execution of the last will and testament of Jane Olive. Signed Jonathan Haile, Thomas Silley, Thos his I mark Crittenden. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, page 238.]
Spouses
Deathabt Sep 1708
FatherFrancis Brown (<1644-~1692)
MotherElizabeth (-~1702)
ChildrenAbraham (<1687-)
 Henry (>1687-1733)
 Francis (>1687-)
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