Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameRichard Jones
Birth1668
Death1750
FatherRichard Jones
MotherAvis
Documentation
On 10 November 1702, Will Johnson & Eliz his wife, John Picket, Will Picket, John Gatewood and Richard Jones of the County of Essex were bound the sum of £500 sterling, Will Johnson and Eliz his wife & John Picket & Will Picket having obtained a Probate of the last Will & Testamt of Henry Picket deced. Signed Wm. Johnson, Eliz her 8 mark Johnson, John Picket, William Picket, John Gatewood, Richard Jones. Witnesses: Adam Denning, Tho: Stretton. [Essex County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 10, page 121.]

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.]

On 16 April 1716, a Richard Jones witnessed the will of Benjamin Fisher of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 14, pages 580–581.]

On 14 March 1725, a Richard Jones witnessed a lease from James Dicks and Judey his wife to Erasmus Allen, all of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, page 171.]

On 15 March 1725, a Richard Jones witnessed a release from James Dicks and Judey his wife to Erasmus Allen, all of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 18, pages 171–173.]

On 11 July 1729, John Ennis and Betty Ennis acknowledged receipt of Nine pounds forteen shillings & One penny from Mary Nall out of the Estate of Martin Nall Decd. Signed Jno. his + mark Ennis, Betty Ennis. Witnesses: David Scott, Richd. Jones, Richd. Gatewood. Ordered recorded on 15 July 1729. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, page 301.]

On 11 July 1729, Thomas Dillard and Winifred Dillard acknowledged receipt of Nine pounds fourteen Shillings and One penny from Mary Nall out of the Estait of Martin Nall Decd. Signed Thos Dillard, Winifred her + mark Dillard. Witnesses: David Scott, Richd. Jones, Richard Gatewood. Ordered recorded on 15 July 1729. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, page 301.]

On 10 April 1735, Richard Jones, for and in consideraton of the natural affection to his three sons Ambrose Jones & ffrancis Jones & Richard Jones made a deed of gift to them of any interest in tracts or parcels of Land descending to him from his father Richard Jones deceased. Signed Richard Jones. Witnesses: Thomas Barker, Elizabeth her E mark Byrom. On 20 May 1735 ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 5–6.]

The will of Richard Jones of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham was dated 5 February 1747. Sick and weak. One acre for a burying place. Son Richard Jones after my wife’s decease. Sons Ambrose and Frances (also Francis). Wife Ann Jones. Daughter Keziah Brown. Daughter Mary Davis. Daughter Ann Dailey. Wife and Ambrose to be executors. Signed Richard his X mark Jones. Witnesses: Thomas Barker, Esther her ∫ mark Bu[illegible], Thos. henry Broocke. Proved 18 September 1750. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 8, pages 360–362.]

On 17 November 1747, Richd Jones witnessed a deed from Thomas Barker to James Boughan Jr. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, page 200.]
Spouses
Deathbef Sep 1750
ChildrenAmbrose
 Keziah (-1765)
 Ann (-1764)
2Ann
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