Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameSamuel S. Davis 
Birthabt 1789, Virginia
ResidenceWestmoreland County, Virginia
Deathabt 1858
OccupationMechanic, stone mason
Documentation
In 1810, Samuel Davis was listed in Westmoreland County, Virginia, personal property tax lists, but was not taxed. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1810 Personal Property Tax Book.]
In 1811, Samuel Davis was listed in Westmoreland County, Virginia, personal property tax lists, but was not taxed. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1811 Personal Property Tax Book.]
On 2 April 1812, Samuel Davis made purchases at the estate sale of William Franklin: 1 iron pot & hooks, one road iron, a parcel of pewter, 4 plates, 5 chairs, one arm chair, and one old chest, for a total of $9.17. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 9, pages 325–327.]
On 27 October 1816, Fanny Luttrel gave consent to marry Samuel Davis. On 2 November 1816, a marriage bond was issued for Samuel Davis and Simon Robinson his security, stating that a marriage to Fanny Luttrell was soon intended. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Marriage Register 7, items 16-34 and 16-34a.]
1820 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, S. Samuel
1 male under 10 [Joseph William Luttrell Davis]
1 male 26-under 45 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 26-under 45 [Fanny Davis]
1 person engaged in manufacture
1 female slave under 14
On 12 August 1822, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from Samuel Templeman Junr. to William Sutton, both of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland. Signed Samuel Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 24, pages 360–361.]
In 1822, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse, “changed from F. Luttrell” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1822 Land Tax Book.]
In 1823, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1823 Land Tax Book.]
In 1824, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1824 Land Tax Book.]
Hires of Negroes belonging to the estate of Thos. Omohundro decd at Westmoreland County House at Auction 1st January 1825 —
Daniel to Hennery Weaver $30.00
little Mariah to Thomas Omohundro 16.00
Simon to James Scates 3.50
Meriah to Amealy McGuire 5.00
Haney to James Crask 4.00
Melinda to Samuel Davis 2.00
Patty and 2 Children to Hennery Weaver to keep for exps.
Vincent Marmaduke Clk
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro. loose paper.]
On 20 September 1825, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from John Mullins to William H. Sanford, both of the County of Westmoreland. For $150, a tract of Land at Chiltons Cross Roads bounded by William Sanford, eleven and two-thirds acres more or less. Signed John his x mark Mullins. Witnesses: Jas Mullins, Samuel Davis, John Reede[?]. On 1 April 1826 proved by the oaths of the subscribing witnesses and admitted to record. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Wills 25, pages 269–270.]
On 22 December 1825, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from Charles T. Robinson to William Sutton, both of Cople Parish in the County of Westmoreland. For $20 currant money of Virginia, four acres of Land, Situate, lying and being in the parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland which said four acres of Land be the same more or less is bounded by James Davis on the south west and begining at a red oak the corner tree between Mrs. Mary Porter, James Davis and the said Charles T. Robinson and from thence a Strait direct line to a corner gum in the swamp between Benjain R. Hillyard and Charles T. Robinson. Signed Charles T. Robinson. Witnesses: Vincent Sutton, Samuel Davis, James his + mark Davis. On 31 December 1825 proved by the oath of Samuel Davis and admitted to record. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Wills 25, page 241.]
In 1825, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1825 Land Tax Book.]
Accounts of Miss Martha Omohundro and Miss Ann Omohundro, orphrans of Thomas Omohundro, with Richard Omohundro, their guardian, include an entry on 1 January 1826 under “half hires negroe’s for 1825” a credit for $1 from Samuel Davis for Melinda, and an identical credit on 1 January 1827 for the year 1826. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 13, pages 339-354.]
Memorandum of Heirs of Negroes belonging to Thos. Omohundro Dcd at West. Court House at Auction for the year 1st Jan 1826 by Rd. Omohundro Gardun to Martha & Ann Omohundro
Daniel to James Jinkins $32.00
Simon to James Scates 5.00
Meriah to Thomas Omohundro 15.00
Meriah to and child nelson to Amealey McGuir 5.00
Haney to Thomas Poter 4.50
Melinda to Samuel Davis 2.00
Caty & two children to Richd. T Brown to keep for Vituals & Clothes 0.00
Patty & two children to John Mullins to keep for vituals & clothes 0.00
$63.50
Edward spence Clk
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro. loose paper.]
In 1826, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 10 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. “2 acres added from Wm Butlers land” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1826 Land Tax Book.]
In 1827, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 10 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1827 Land Tax Book.]
In 1828, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 10 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1828 Land Tax Book.]
On 7 July 1828, S S Davis was paid $3.18 by the estate of Travis McGuire for “order attended”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 15, pages 282–284.]
At sales of the estate of Andrew Montgomery, deceased, made 21 October 1828, 28 October 1828, and 5 January 1829, Samuel Davis purchased 50 pounds of cotton at 2 cents per pound for $1.00. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 14, pages 252–263.]
On 4 December 1828 at the sale of the estate of James Dozier, S. Samuel Davis purchased a parcel of old iron for 37 cents. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 15, pages 84–90.]
On 21 May 1829, William Butler and Ama Butler his wife of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland sold to Samuel Davis, for $40 current money “all the land on the right side of the road leading to Gerard Hutt’s Mill, it being a part of the land held and owned by Susannah Weston deceased, and given by deed of gift from the said Weston to the said William Butler and Ama Butler his wife; Bounded by the different marked trees &c known by the said Davis and others”. Signed W Butler, Ama Butler. Ordered recorded 21 May 1829. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 26, pages 200–201.]
In 1829, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. “2a added from C Sutton & 12a from Wm Butler by S S Davis instructions” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1829 Land Tax Book.]
On 29 June 1829, Beckwith Butler and Samuel Davis were bound for the marriage of Beckwith Butler and Elizabeth Smoote. Samuel Davis subsequently witnessed the consent of Elizabeth Smoote. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds Volume 10, items 29-27 and 29-27a.]
On 13 April 1830, S. S. Davis was paid $2.50 by the estate of Andrew Montgomery in account with Ann Montgomery, administratrix, per account and receipt. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 14, pages 319–329.]
In 1830, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1830 Land Tax Book.]
1830 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, Samuel
1 male 5-under 10 [Samuel Davis]
1 male 10-under 15 [Joseph William Luttrell Davis]
1 male 40-under 50 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 40-under 50 [Fanny Davis]
Total 4 people
1830 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis Samuel S
1 male under 5
1 male 20-30
1 female under 5
1 female 20-30
1 male slave under 5
1 female slave 10-24
Total 6 people
On 18 April 1831, at the sale of the estate of Jennings A. Yeatman, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased a safe for $2.28. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 15, pages 184–187.]
On 2 May 1831, as part of the process of processing property lines through Westmoreland County in Cople Parish from Nomony River to Washington Parish, lines of property owned by Samuel S. Davis were processed:
Between Saml. S. Davis & Sandy McGuire. S. Davis prest:
Between Wm Sutton & Saml. S. Davis consent parties
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 27, pages 34–39.]
On 27 July 1831, Samuel S. Davis witnessed a deed of trust between George Matheny of the first part, William Sutton of the second part, and John Sutton of the third part. Signed Samuel S Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 27, pages 107–109.]
In 1831, Samuel S Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1831 Land Tax Book.]
On 7 February 1832, at the sale of the estate of Catherine Spence, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased 5 empty barrels, 3rd choice, for 14¢ and 2 tubs for 9¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 16, pages 112–115.]
In 1832, Samuel S Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1832 Land Tax Book.]
Capt Richard Omohundro —
Sir,
Take notice that on the 15th day of the present month, between the hours of nine in the foornoon & five in the afternoon, We shall, at the store of Messers John Chanderl &Co and Nomony Ferry, proceed to take the depositions of Samuel S. Davis & others, to be read in evidence in a suit depending on the chancery side of Westmoreland Superior Court of law and chancery, wherein we and our wifes are Pltfs & your defendant. You may attend if your choose
[illegible]
Thos W Hutt
Francis Linthicum
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro. loose paper.]
The deposition of Samuel S Davis, of lawful age, taken pursuant to notice, on the 15th of September 1832, at the store of Messers John Chandler & Co. at the nomony ferry, to be read as evidence in a suit depending on the chancery side of Westmoreland superior court of law and chancery, between Francis Linthicum & Martha his wife, and Thomas W Hutt & Anna his wife Pltfs and Richard Omohundro Defendant.
This deponent, being first duly charged & sworn deposeth and saith, by my question and answer, as follows:
1 Quest by the pltfs. Did you ever hire of Capt: Richard Omohundro a negro belongling [sic] to his wards Martha and Ann, the wives of the pltfs Francis & Thomas?
Ansr, No I never did.
2. Ques. by same. Did you ever pay any hire to Capt Omohundro for a slave, the property of his wards?
Answer. He warranted me for the hire of a negro girl by the name of Malinda belonging to his wards, and recovered by judgments five dollars & a quarter for her hires for 2 years which I think were 1825, and 1826.
3 Ques: by same. How was it that you paid hires, when you had never hired Melinda?
Answer, I took Malinda at first for her victuals & cloathes. I kept her for five years without any agreement for hire and Capt: Omohundro recovered hire for the two last years and above stated —
4. Ques, by same, Was Melinda offered for hire at a public hiring for any year while you had her?
Answer. She never was —
And further this deponant saith not—
Saml S Davis
From the Original
A Copy
Teste,
Wm Hutt CC
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro.]
On 28 November 1833, at the sale of the estate of William M. Walker, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased a walnut table for $4.50. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 16, pages 80–84.]
In 1833, Samuel Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1833 Land Tax Book.]
In 1834, Saml S. Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of W Butler, located 4 miles southeast from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1834 Land Tax Book.]
On 3 April 1834, at the sale of the estate of Thomas W. Clarke, Samuel Davis purchased one bed, bedstead and furniture for $10.00, and apparently a second bed and furniture for $10.00. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 16, pages 474–477.]
On 8 April 1834, William Sutton and Teresa his wife of the County of Westmoreland of the one part sold to Samuel S. Davise of the other part of the said county, for $25, “four acres of Land be the same more or less, lying and being in the said County of Westmoreland and adjoining the land of the said Samuel S: Davise beginning at a gum tree standing in the swamp and running thence a south east course to the corner of the said Davis’s Land on order straighten the line between them according to Hutts survey.” Signed Wm Sutton. No additional signature or witnesses. On 9 April 1834, presented to the office of the clerk and recorded. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 28, pages 106–107.]
In 1835, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of A Butler. “4a added from W. Sutton by deed” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1835 Land Tax Book.]
In 1836, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of A Dozier est. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1836 Land Tax Book.]
In 1837, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1837 Land Tax Book.]
On 1 March 1838, Amey Butler and Eliza Jane Catherine Butler of the County of Westmoreland, and Elizabeth Dozier of the County of Richmond, sold to Becwith Butler of the County of Westmoreland. For $15, a parcel on which the said Amey Butler and Eliza Jane Catherine Butler now reside, bounded by the land of Friar Sutton on the east, by the land of Emily McGuire on the north, the land of Elizabeth McGuire on the west, and the main road leading from Templeman’s Crossroads to Hutt’s Store and dividing this Land from the Land of Samuel Davis on the west and south, containing by estimation Twenty Eight or Thirty Acres more or less, being all the Land in this tract belonging to the said Amey Butler, Elizabeth Jane Catherine Butler and Elizabeth Dozier. Signed Amy Butler, Eliza J C Butler, Elizabeth Dozier. Witnesses: Samuel S. Davis, Henry Mcguire, Joseph W S Davis. On 1 March 1838 proved by the oaths of Samuel S. Davis, Henry McGuire and Joseph W S Davis, and admitted to record. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 29, pages 347–348.]
On 7 March 1838 at the sale of the estate of Juliett S. Arnest, Samuel Davis purchased a parcel of brass, originally appraised at 12-1/2 cents, for 25 cents. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 18, pages 222–224.]
In 1838, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of A Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1838 Land Tax Book.]
On 17 September 1838, Elizabeth McGuire sold to Beckwith Butler, both of the County of Westmoreland and State of Virginia. For $40, a tract in the County of Westmoreland and State of Virginia, Beginning at a corner stone being the corner stone of the land of Emily McGuire and Beckwith Butler thence a straight line to a corner chestnut of the land of William Sutton & Samuel S Davis Thence up the main road until it intersects with the Land of Said Butler containing by Estimation Ten acres. Signed Elizabeth McGuire. Witnesses: John English, W: W: Brown, W H Hutt. Ordered recorded 24 September 1838. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 29, pages 446–447.]
On 3 January 1839, at the sale of the estate of the late Thomas M. Washington, Samuel Davis purchased “10 Feet Top Fodder” at 17¢ for foot for a total of $1.70. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 18, pages 101–103.]
In 1839, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1839 Land Tax Book.]
In 1840, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1840 Land Tax Book.]
1840 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, Saml S.
1 male 10-under 15 [Samuel Davis]
1 male 50-under 60 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 40-under 50 [Fanny Davis]
Free colored persons:
1 male under 10 [Ferdinado Figgett]
2 females 10-under 24 [Mary Figgett, Margaret Figgett]
Total 6 people
0 employed in agriculture, 2 in manufacture and trade
In 1841, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1841 Land Tax Book.]
On 22 April 1841, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from Benjamin Johnson and Margaret his wife, and Catharine Yeatman the widow of Jennings A Yeatman deceased, of the County of Westmoreland, to James Andrews of the County of Essex. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 31, pages 401–403.]
On 8 June 1841, Samuel Davis was mentioned as a bordering landowner in a deed from William Sutton and Tracy N. Sutton to Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 31, pages 34–36.]
On 2 November 1841 at the sales of the estate of Richard F. Omohundro, Samuel Davis purchased 10 feet of top fodder for $1.80 and an additional 10 feet of top fodder for $1.35. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 19, pages 184–185.]
In 1842, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B. Butler, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1842 Land Tax Book.]
In 1843, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1843 Land Tax Book.]
On 2 February 1843 at the sales of the estate of Hiram Hutt, deceased, Samuel Davis senr. purchased a bed “without stand” for $14.40. Samuel Davis purchased 1 set china without handles for 75 cents, 5 x cut saw files for 63 cents, 1 keg Salts for $1.25, and 11-1/2 yards of Kentucky Janes at 42¢ per yard for a total of $4.83. [Westmoreland County, Records and Inventories 19, pages 327–333.] (Samuel Davis, son of this Samuel Davis, came of age in February 1843, likely causing the “senior” designation, but all these purchases were likely by the same person.)
In 1844, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1844 Land Tax Book.]
On 21 February 1844, Samuel Davis was summoned to appear in Westmoreland County Court on 25 March 1844 to answer a bill in chancery against him by Fanny Davis by Joseph Davis her next friend. The jacket appears to say “1844 Chl: Dismd.” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1844-015.]
In April, 1844, Fanny Davis filed suit against her husband Samuel Davis: “To the Hon: Jno: Tayloe Lomax, judge of the Cirt Supr Court of law and chancery for the County of Westmoreland on the equity side thereof. Humbly complaining sheweth unto your honour, your complainant Fanny Davis of the said County by Joseph Davis her next friends, [sic] That your complainant is the lawful wife of one Samuel Davis of the said County, and as such, up to the happening of the circumstances which she is about to charge, had co-habitated with him for nearly 30 years. That although the said Saml Davis, has never been a very amiable or exemplary man in his domestic relations yet your complainant has never experienced from him till lately, any treatment which so grossly violated all the rules of decency and property, or which were so subversive of her peace and happiness, as to render it necessary to appeal to the authorities of the law for redress. That for many years, a certain mulatto girl by name Figgitt, has lived in the family of the said Davis, as a servant, and has been housed and reared there. That ever since this girl has attained the age of puberty, a sensible change has taken place in the conduct of the said Samuel Davis toward your complainant, induced as your complainant from such experience well knows and therefore charges, by a growing and improper intimacy between the said Samuel Davis and the said Figgett. That your oratrix has been compelled, to witness under her own roof, scenes, the consequences of this intimacy, which decency forbids her to detail to your honour, and she charges that while she yet lived in the house of her husband, the aforesd mulatto was delivered of a child, the fruit of adulterous intercourse with the said Samuel Davis. Your complainant further charges that the conduct of the said Samuel Davis, although already sufficiently outrageous, became still worse until at last violence was inflicted by him upon your Oratrix, and she was driven from her home, to make more room for the paramour of her husband and her offspring. That your Oratrix has been a homeless wanderer for more than a year, and but for the precarious subsistence afforded her by relatives who themselves are poor, she must have starved – That while your Oratrix has been thus compelled to suffer every privation, the said mulatto has remained under the roof of the said Samuel Davis, has shared his bed and board, and has again been delivered of a child. That the said Samuel Davis as your Oratrix is informed, so far from evincing any contrition glories in his depravity, acknowledges these bastards as his children and threatens to leave them his property to the exclusion of his sons by your complainant, and is still living in open adultery with the aforesaid prostitute. Your oratrix charges that the said Samuel Davis is possessed of a piece of land lying in the said County, has considerable personalty, and money which he either has by him, or has loaned out at interest. That he is a mechanic, and in the enjoyment of a considerable income for a man in his walk of life and capable of supporting his family in decency & much comfort. That your Oratrix is informed and advised that persons in her cimcumstances are entitled under the law of the land to aid of a court of equity — that this honble: court has the power to grant to your Oratrix a competent support out of the property of the said Saml Davis, and to compel him to pay the same. That the wishes of your Oratrix are moderate, and she would have been satisfied had the said Saml. Davis made a provision for her bare subsistence and clothing. All of which ailings and doings of the said Saml. Davis are contrary to equity and good conscience and tend to the manifest wrong and injury of your Oratrix in the premises. In tender consideration of all which, and for as much as your Oratrix is without remedy save in a court of equity where matters of this sort are properly cognizable and relievable, To the end therefore, that the said Saml. Davis may be made defendant to this bill, and make full true and perfect answer on oath to the allegations thereof as though they were severally repeated and he thereto ofically [sic] interrogated that he may be compelled to exhibit a true statement and account of his property and income, that your honour may decree to your Oratrix a competent and suitable maintenance to be paid her by the said Saml. Davis, that he may be compelled to find efficient surety to perform the order of your honour for the payment of the sum which your honour may decree or alimony for your Oratrix, and for such other and further relief in the premises as to your honour may seem fit, and the nature of the case may require, May it please your honour to grant to your Oratrix, the commonwealths writ of exec & &c—” [Loose Papers, Westmoreland County, Virginia.]
On 14 October 1844, Samuel Davis answer the bill against him by his wife Fanny Davis: “The answer of Samuel Davis to a bill exhibited against him in the circuit Supr court of law and chancery for Westmoreland County by Fanny Davis
This respondent reserving all benefit of exception to the bill of the complainant for answer thereunto, or to so much thereof as he is advised it is necessary for him to answer — says that the complainant is his wife, to whom he was lawfully married, and with whom he lived for nearly thirty years. that during the period that the complanant [sic] lived with this respondent, her wants were supplied with a liberality scarcely justified by the limited means of this respondent. Whilst this respondent admits that the relations subsisting between the complanant & himself were not the most harmonious & peaceful, he denies that he ever offered violence to her person or drove her from his home. Her separation from this respondent was voluntary on her part — and whilst this respondent has refused to contribute to her support whilst living from under his roof, he has offered, and is now and at all times willing to afford her all the comforts of his house, whenever she chosses to return to her home.
This respondent having answer begs to be dismissed with his costs &c” [Loose Papers, Westmoreland County, Virginia.]
On 14 October 1844, Samuel Davis filed answer to the bill exhibited against him by Fanny Davis by Joseph W L Davis her next friend. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Order Book 1831–56, page 158.]
On 14 February 1845, Samuel Davis was mentioned as a landowner with property bordering that of William Sutton. William Sutton of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland, Virginia, for and in consideration of natural love and affection for my children Emily Sutton, Josiah Sutton, Maria, Ebaline, William and Virginia Sutton, my plantation on which I reside containing 126 acres more or less, bounded by the lands of Joseph B. Reed on the north, Samuel Davis & Beckwith Butler on the east and southeast, Nathan Healey on the south, and the land of James Davis deceased on the west. Signed Wm Sutton. Witnesses: Thomas M Gragg, Robert Wilson, John Davis, Moses his x mark Chilley. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed Book 31, pages 574–575.]
On 28 April 1845, the estate of Major Beale in account with Richard L. T. Beale, executor, paid “Saml. Davis pr voucher” $10.24. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 77–78.]
In 1845, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1845 Land Tax Book.]
In 1846, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1846 Land Tax Book.]
On 14 October 1846, in the case of Fanny Davis by Joseph W. L. Davis her next friend against Samuel Davis, by consent of the parties the plaintiffs bill was dismissed by consent. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Order Book 1831–56, page 196.]
On 24 March 1847, Samuel Davis paid the estate of Edward Spence, in account with Charles C. Baker, administrator, $5.25 for fish. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 564–569.]
On 27 April 1847, the estate of Friar Sutton, deceased, in account with William R. Dozier and William R. Sutton, administrators, paid Samuel Davis $1.50 per account and receipt. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 464–466.]
On 28 June 1847 at the sales of the estate of Edward Spence, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased large dishes for 40 cents and 10 breakfast plates for 92 cents, for a total of $1.32. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 441–445.]
In 1847, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1847 Land Tax Book.]
In 1848, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1848 Land Tax Book.]
On 2 March 1849, at the sales of the estate of Thomas Dozier, Samuel Davis purchased 2 pounds of bacon for 73¢ and 1 round shave for 9¢, for a total of 82 cents. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 606–608.]
In 1849, Saml S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1849 Land Tax Book.]
On 28 May 1850, the estate of Thomas T. Porter, in account with Olivia Porter, administratrix, paid Saml. S. Davis $25.99 per bond &c. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 734–736.]
In 1850, Samuel S Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B Butler, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1850 Land Tax Book.]
1850 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Dwelling 423, Household 423
Saml Davis, 60, male, stone mason, $200 real estate, born in Virginia
Mary Figgett, 30 female, mulatto, born in Virginia
Ferdinado Figgett, 12, male, mulatto, born in Virginia
Margaret Figgett, 10, female, mulatto, born in Virginia
Dwelling 424, Household 424
Joseph Davis, 32, male, farmer, born in Virginia
Ann E. Davis, 25, female, born in Virginia
Warren H. Davis, 3, male, born in Virginia
Dandrige D. Davis, 1, male, born in Virginia
Samuel Davis, 28, male, born in Virginia
Fanny Davis, 60, female, born in Virginia, cannot read or write
On 3 December 1851 at the sales of the estate of Joseph R. Scates, deceased, by Julia Scates, executrix, Samuel Davis purchased an oven and lid for 45¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 21, pages 577–582.]
On 14 September 1853, the estate of Beckwith Butler, deceased, in account with Robert W. Yeatman, administrator, listed $3.00 received from S. Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 21, pages 685–687.]
On 12 April 1855 at the sales of merchandise by Charles C. Baker, trustee for John J. Bowcock, Saml. Davis purchased 3 prs. specks{?] @ 18¢ for a total of 54¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 22, pages 158–175.]
On 13 April 1855, William Butler sold to James R. Courtney, for $50, all his interest in the real estate of Beckwith Butler deceased in County of Westmoreland, 50 acres adjoining the lands of the late Friar Sutton, John Rowe and Samuel Davis lying on the main road leading from Templeman’s Cross Roads to Warrensville, and also another tract containing 70 acres on which Elizabeth Butler widow of said Beckwith Butler now resides lying on the main road leading from Templemans Cross Roads to Warrensville adjoining the lands of Joseph B. Reed, Emily McGuire and the said James R. Courtney, subject however to the dower interest of the said Elizabeth Butler. Signed William Butler and acknowledged in court 13 April 1855. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 35, page 203.]
On 28 February 1856, the estate of William Edwards, deceased, in account with William W. Brown, one of the executors, “paid Saml. Davis pr. a/c & rect. proved by Tho. W.B. Edwards” $5.77. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 22, pages 56–59.]
On 1 December 1856, the estate of William Edwards, deceased, in account with William W. Brown, one of the executors, paid “Saml. Davis pr. bond & Int pr bond &c” $103.62. [Records and Inventories 22, pages 206–207.]
In 1857, Samuel Davis Sr held for life 27 acres of land in Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. The land was described as B[eckwith] Butler’s Estate. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Books.]
In 1858, Samuel Davis Sr held 27 acres of land in fee in Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. The land was described as B[eckwith] Butler’s Estate. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Books.]
On 6 April 1858, Samuel Davis senr. sold to James R. Courtney, for $85, “a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Westmoreland County, adjoining the lands of John R[illegible on film] and James R. Courtney and being on the main county road leading from Templemans Cross Roads to Hutts Mill, supposed to contain forty acres more or less”. Signed Samuel his x mark Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 35, page 589.]
On 26 April 1858, the above deed from Samuel Davis to James R. Courtney was mentioned in the minutes of the court. “Samuel Davis senr. to James R. Courtney, deed of bargain and sale, dated the 6th day of April 1858. Conveying a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Westmoreland County, adjoining the lands of Jno Rowand & others, supposed to contain 40 acres more or less, recorded on the 15th of April 1858.” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1856–60, page 296.]
In 1859, Samuel Davis’s land, listed as Beckwith Butler’s estate, was transferred to James R. Courtney in trust. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Books.]
On 27 June 1859, Joseph W. L. Davis recovered in court several sums of money that apparently were owed to Samuel Davis:
Joseph W. L. Davis
against
Wm. B. Hall, Wm. Johnson, Jas. J. Johnson, Simon Edwards, Robert Wilson & Thos. L. Davis
Upon a Committee summons.
The summons awarded the plaintiff against Wm. B. Hall, Wm. Johnson, James Johnson, Simon Edwards, Robert Wilson and Thomas L. Davis having been returned executed by them, the said Wm B. Hall and Simon Edwards appeared in answer to the said summons, and John W. Porter also appeared waiving a summons, and being examined, they severally acknowledged that there is a liability on them respectively by reason of the lein of the Exors. of fifa of the ptiffs on the Deft Saml. Davis as follows Wm B. Hall for $11.00 due by open account to said Saml. Davis with Interest from the 1st of January 1859 Simon Edwards for $20. with interest from 1st January 1859, due by bond with security to said Saml Davis, and the said John W. Porter for $10.50 with Interest from 22d March 1847 amount of an Execution in his hands in the name of said Saml. Davis against Wm. Johnson. Wherefore it is ordered and considered that the said Wm. B. Hall pay to the plaintiff the said sum of $11 with Interest from 1st January 1859, that the said Simon Edwards pay to the plaintiff the sum of $20 with Interest from 1st Jany 1859 and that the said John W. Porter pay to the plaintiff the said sum of $10.50 with Interest from the 22nd of March 1847 when he shall have collected the same of said Johnson all of which several sums of money in paid satisfaction of the said Exors of fifa for Jos. W. L. Davis as [or vs?] Saml. Davis [illegible] [illegible] for $50. with Int. from 1st Jany 1859 to 50 cents costs[?], dated 17th of May 1859, and another for 50 cents with Int. from 1st of Apl. 1858, $1.20 and[?] costs[?], dated 27th day of May 1859 and referred to in said summons.
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1854–60, page 398.]
On 25 January 1860, “On the motion of Joseph W. L. Davis, who made oath and with John T Rice & Lemuel Douglass his securities executed & acknowledged bond in open Court in the penalty of $100, Conditions as the law directs, certificate is granted the said Joseph W. L. Davis for obtaining letters of Administration on the Estate of Samuel Davis decd. in due form”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1860–1867, pages 7–8.]
We Saml. S. S. Healy, Wm B. Hall & E. Hutt, Commissioners appointed by court court of Westmoreland to lay off & allot Mrs. Saml. Davis dower in her husband’s Est: report that we have ascertained by survey made on 13th day of Decr. 1860, that there are just twenty five acres exclusive of what is claimed as Maiden lands, which including House we estimate at $10.00 pr. Acre making $250.00.
The House we appraised $80.
And 1/4 Acre of land around House 3.33-1/3 of Est
$83.33
[total] $83.33
We report further, that although the average price pr. acre for the lands is reduced by deducting $80. for House, yet the 1/4th of acre on which sd. House is situated is vastly superior to the average quality of the remaining. Apl. 17th 1861.
Respectfully submitted
Saml. S. S. Healy
Wm. B. Hall
Edwin Hutt
Commissioners
Virginia:
At a court of Monthly Session begun and held for Westmoreland county of Monday the 22d. day of July 1861.
The foregoing assignment of the dower of Mrs. Saml. Davis in the real estate of her deceased husband having been returned to the last term of this court, and ordered to lie for exceptions, was this day presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 36, page 389.]
He is listed as the father of his son Joseph in Joseph’s marriage to Anne Scott.
In 1811, Samuel Davis was listed in Westmoreland County, Virginia, personal property tax lists, but was not taxed. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1811 Personal Property Tax Book.]
On 2 April 1812, Samuel Davis made purchases at the estate sale of William Franklin: 1 iron pot & hooks, one road iron, a parcel of pewter, 4 plates, 5 chairs, one arm chair, and one old chest, for a total of $9.17. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 9, pages 325–327.]
On 27 October 1816, Fanny Luttrel gave consent to marry Samuel Davis. On 2 November 1816, a marriage bond was issued for Samuel Davis and Simon Robinson his security, stating that a marriage to Fanny Luttrell was soon intended. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Marriage Register 7, items 16-34 and 16-34a.]
1820 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, S. Samuel
1 male under 10 [Joseph William Luttrell Davis]
1 male 26-under 45 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 26-under 45 [Fanny Davis]
1 person engaged in manufacture
1 female slave under 14
On 12 August 1822, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from Samuel Templeman Junr. to William Sutton, both of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland. Signed Samuel Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 24, pages 360–361.]
In 1822, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse, “changed from F. Luttrell” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1822 Land Tax Book.]
In 1823, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1823 Land Tax Book.]
In 1824, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1824 Land Tax Book.]
Hires of Negroes belonging to the estate of Thos. Omohundro decd at Westmoreland County House at Auction 1st January 1825 —
Daniel to Hennery Weaver $30.00
little Mariah to Thomas Omohundro 16.00
Simon to James Scates 3.50
Meriah to Amealy McGuire 5.00
Haney to James Crask 4.00
Melinda to Samuel Davis 2.00
Patty and 2 Children to Hennery Weaver to keep for exps.
Vincent Marmaduke Clk
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro. loose paper.]
On 20 September 1825, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from John Mullins to William H. Sanford, both of the County of Westmoreland. For $150, a tract of Land at Chiltons Cross Roads bounded by William Sanford, eleven and two-thirds acres more or less. Signed John his x mark Mullins. Witnesses: Jas Mullins, Samuel Davis, John Reede[?]. On 1 April 1826 proved by the oaths of the subscribing witnesses and admitted to record. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Wills 25, pages 269–270.]
On 22 December 1825, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from Charles T. Robinson to William Sutton, both of Cople Parish in the County of Westmoreland. For $20 currant money of Virginia, four acres of Land, Situate, lying and being in the parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland which said four acres of Land be the same more or less is bounded by James Davis on the south west and begining at a red oak the corner tree between Mrs. Mary Porter, James Davis and the said Charles T. Robinson and from thence a Strait direct line to a corner gum in the swamp between Benjain R. Hillyard and Charles T. Robinson. Signed Charles T. Robinson. Witnesses: Vincent Sutton, Samuel Davis, James his + mark Davis. On 31 December 1825 proved by the oath of Samuel Davis and admitted to record. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Wills 25, page 241.]
In 1825, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 8 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1825 Land Tax Book.]
Accounts of Miss Martha Omohundro and Miss Ann Omohundro, orphrans of Thomas Omohundro, with Richard Omohundro, their guardian, include an entry on 1 January 1826 under “half hires negroe’s for 1825” a credit for $1 from Samuel Davis for Melinda, and an identical credit on 1 January 1827 for the year 1826. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 13, pages 339-354.]
Memorandum of Heirs of Negroes belonging to Thos. Omohundro Dcd at West. Court House at Auction for the year 1st Jan 1826 by Rd. Omohundro Gardun to Martha & Ann Omohundro
Daniel to James Jinkins $32.00
Simon to James Scates 5.00
Meriah to Thomas Omohundro 15.00
Meriah to and child nelson to Amealey McGuir 5.00
Haney to Thomas Poter 4.50
Melinda to Samuel Davis 2.00
Caty & two children to Richd. T Brown to keep for Vituals & Clothes 0.00
Patty & two children to John Mullins to keep for vituals & clothes 0.00
$63.50
Edward spence Clk
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro. loose paper.]
In 1826, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 10 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Travis McGuire, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. “2 acres added from Wm Butlers land” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1826 Land Tax Book.]
In 1827, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 10 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1827 Land Tax Book.]
In 1828, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 10 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1828 Land Tax Book.]
On 7 July 1828, S S Davis was paid $3.18 by the estate of Travis McGuire for “order attended”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 15, pages 282–284.]
At sales of the estate of Andrew Montgomery, deceased, made 21 October 1828, 28 October 1828, and 5 January 1829, Samuel Davis purchased 50 pounds of cotton at 2 cents per pound for $1.00. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 14, pages 252–263.]
On 4 December 1828 at the sale of the estate of James Dozier, S. Samuel Davis purchased a parcel of old iron for 37 cents. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 15, pages 84–90.]
On 21 May 1829, William Butler and Ama Butler his wife of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland sold to Samuel Davis, for $40 current money “all the land on the right side of the road leading to Gerard Hutt’s Mill, it being a part of the land held and owned by Susannah Weston deceased, and given by deed of gift from the said Weston to the said William Butler and Ama Butler his wife; Bounded by the different marked trees &c known by the said Davis and others”. Signed W Butler, Ama Butler. Ordered recorded 21 May 1829. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 26, pages 200–201.]
In 1829, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. “2a added from C Sutton & 12a from Wm Butler by S S Davis instructions” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1829 Land Tax Book.]
On 29 June 1829, Beckwith Butler and Samuel Davis were bound for the marriage of Beckwith Butler and Elizabeth Smoote. Samuel Davis subsequently witnessed the consent of Elizabeth Smoote. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds Volume 10, items 29-27 and 29-27a.]
On 13 April 1830, S. S. Davis was paid $2.50 by the estate of Andrew Montgomery in account with Ann Montgomery, administratrix, per account and receipt. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 14, pages 319–329.]
In 1830, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1830 Land Tax Book.]
1830 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, Samuel
1 male 5-under 10 [Samuel Davis]
1 male 10-under 15 [Joseph William Luttrell Davis]
1 male 40-under 50 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 40-under 50 [Fanny Davis]
Total 4 people
1830 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis Samuel S
1 male under 5
1 male 20-30
1 female under 5
1 female 20-30
1 male slave under 5
1 female slave 10-24
Total 6 people
On 18 April 1831, at the sale of the estate of Jennings A. Yeatman, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased a safe for $2.28. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 15, pages 184–187.]
On 2 May 1831, as part of the process of processing property lines through Westmoreland County in Cople Parish from Nomony River to Washington Parish, lines of property owned by Samuel S. Davis were processed:
Between Saml. S. Davis & Sandy McGuire. S. Davis prest:
Between Wm Sutton & Saml. S. Davis consent parties
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 27, pages 34–39.]
On 27 July 1831, Samuel S. Davis witnessed a deed of trust between George Matheny of the first part, William Sutton of the second part, and John Sutton of the third part. Signed Samuel S Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 27, pages 107–109.]
In 1831, Samuel S Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1831 Land Tax Book.]
On 7 February 1832, at the sale of the estate of Catherine Spence, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased 5 empty barrels, 3rd choice, for 14¢ and 2 tubs for 9¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 16, pages 112–115.]
In 1832, Samuel S Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1832 Land Tax Book.]
Capt Richard Omohundro —
Sir,
Take notice that on the 15th day of the present month, between the hours of nine in the foornoon & five in the afternoon, We shall, at the store of Messers John Chanderl &Co and Nomony Ferry, proceed to take the depositions of Samuel S. Davis & others, to be read in evidence in a suit depending on the chancery side of Westmoreland Superior Court of law and chancery, wherein we and our wifes are Pltfs & your defendant. You may attend if your choose
[illegible]
Thos W Hutt
Francis Linthicum
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro. loose paper.]
The deposition of Samuel S Davis, of lawful age, taken pursuant to notice, on the 15th of September 1832, at the store of Messers John Chandler & Co. at the nomony ferry, to be read as evidence in a suit depending on the chancery side of Westmoreland superior court of law and chancery, between Francis Linthicum & Martha his wife, and Thomas W Hutt & Anna his wife Pltfs and Richard Omohundro Defendant.
This deponent, being first duly charged & sworn deposeth and saith, by my question and answer, as follows:
1 Quest by the pltfs. Did you ever hire of Capt: Richard Omohundro a negro belongling [sic] to his wards Martha and Ann, the wives of the pltfs Francis & Thomas?
Ansr, No I never did.
2. Ques. by same. Did you ever pay any hire to Capt Omohundro for a slave, the property of his wards?
Answer. He warranted me for the hire of a negro girl by the name of Malinda belonging to his wards, and recovered by judgments five dollars & a quarter for her hires for 2 years which I think were 1825, and 1826.
3 Ques: by same. How was it that you paid hires, when you had never hired Melinda?
Answer, I took Malinda at first for her victuals & cloathes. I kept her for five years without any agreement for hire and Capt: Omohundro recovered hire for the two last years and above stated —
4. Ques, by same, Was Melinda offered for hire at a public hiring for any year while you had her?
Answer. She never was —
And further this deponant saith not—
Saml S Davis
From the Original
A Copy
Teste,
Wm Hutt CC
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1834–008, Francis Linthicum & wife etc. vs. Richard Omohundro.]
On 28 November 1833, at the sale of the estate of William M. Walker, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased a walnut table for $4.50. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 16, pages 80–84.]
In 1833, Samuel Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Wm Butler, located 4 miles east from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1833 Land Tax Book.]
In 1834, Saml S. Davis was taxed for 23 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of W Butler, located 4 miles southeast from the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1834 Land Tax Book.]
On 3 April 1834, at the sale of the estate of Thomas W. Clarke, Samuel Davis purchased one bed, bedstead and furniture for $10.00, and apparently a second bed and furniture for $10.00. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 16, pages 474–477.]
On 8 April 1834, William Sutton and Teresa his wife of the County of Westmoreland of the one part sold to Samuel S. Davise of the other part of the said county, for $25, “four acres of Land be the same more or less, lying and being in the said County of Westmoreland and adjoining the land of the said Samuel S: Davise beginning at a gum tree standing in the swamp and running thence a south east course to the corner of the said Davis’s Land on order straighten the line between them according to Hutts survey.” Signed Wm Sutton. No additional signature or witnesses. On 9 April 1834, presented to the office of the clerk and recorded. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 28, pages 106–107.]
In 1835, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of A Butler. “4a added from W. Sutton by deed” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1835 Land Tax Book.]
In 1836, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of A Dozier est. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1836 Land Tax Book.]
In 1837, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1837 Land Tax Book.]
On 1 March 1838, Amey Butler and Eliza Jane Catherine Butler of the County of Westmoreland, and Elizabeth Dozier of the County of Richmond, sold to Becwith Butler of the County of Westmoreland. For $15, a parcel on which the said Amey Butler and Eliza Jane Catherine Butler now reside, bounded by the land of Friar Sutton on the east, by the land of Emily McGuire on the north, the land of Elizabeth McGuire on the west, and the main road leading from Templeman’s Crossroads to Hutt’s Store and dividing this Land from the Land of Samuel Davis on the west and south, containing by estimation Twenty Eight or Thirty Acres more or less, being all the Land in this tract belonging to the said Amey Butler, Elizabeth Jane Catherine Butler and Elizabeth Dozier. Signed Amy Butler, Eliza J C Butler, Elizabeth Dozier. Witnesses: Samuel S. Davis, Henry Mcguire, Joseph W S Davis. On 1 March 1838 proved by the oaths of Samuel S. Davis, Henry McGuire and Joseph W S Davis, and admitted to record. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 29, pages 347–348.]
On 7 March 1838 at the sale of the estate of Juliett S. Arnest, Samuel Davis purchased a parcel of brass, originally appraised at 12-1/2 cents, for 25 cents. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 18, pages 222–224.]
In 1838, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of A Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1838 Land Tax Book.]
On 17 September 1838, Elizabeth McGuire sold to Beckwith Butler, both of the County of Westmoreland and State of Virginia. For $40, a tract in the County of Westmoreland and State of Virginia, Beginning at a corner stone being the corner stone of the land of Emily McGuire and Beckwith Butler thence a straight line to a corner chestnut of the land of William Sutton & Samuel S Davis Thence up the main road until it intersects with the Land of Said Butler containing by Estimation Ten acres. Signed Elizabeth McGuire. Witnesses: John English, W: W: Brown, W H Hutt. Ordered recorded 24 September 1838. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 29, pages 446–447.]
On 3 January 1839, at the sale of the estate of the late Thomas M. Washington, Samuel Davis purchased “10 Feet Top Fodder” at 17¢ for foot for a total of $1.70. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 18, pages 101–103.]
In 1839, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1839 Land Tax Book.]
In 1840, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1840 Land Tax Book.]
1840 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Davis, Saml S.
1 male 10-under 15 [Samuel Davis]
1 male 50-under 60 [Samuel Davis]
1 female 40-under 50 [Fanny Davis]
Free colored persons:
1 male under 10 [Ferdinado Figgett]
2 females 10-under 24 [Mary Figgett, Margaret Figgett]
Total 6 people
0 employed in agriculture, 2 in manufacture and trade
In 1841, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1841 Land Tax Book.]
On 22 April 1841, Samuel Davis witnessed a deed from Benjamin Johnson and Margaret his wife, and Catharine Yeatman the widow of Jennings A Yeatman deceased, of the County of Westmoreland, to James Andrews of the County of Essex. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 31, pages 401–403.]
On 8 June 1841, Samuel Davis was mentioned as a bordering landowner in a deed from William Sutton and Tracy N. Sutton to Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 31, pages 34–36.]
On 2 November 1841 at the sales of the estate of Richard F. Omohundro, Samuel Davis purchased 10 feet of top fodder for $1.80 and an additional 10 feet of top fodder for $1.35. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 19, pages 184–185.]
In 1842, S. Samuel Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B. Butler, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1842 Land Tax Book.]
In 1843, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1843 Land Tax Book.]
On 2 February 1843 at the sales of the estate of Hiram Hutt, deceased, Samuel Davis senr. purchased a bed “without stand” for $14.40. Samuel Davis purchased 1 set china without handles for 75 cents, 5 x cut saw files for 63 cents, 1 keg Salts for $1.25, and 11-1/2 yards of Kentucky Janes at 42¢ per yard for a total of $4.83. [Westmoreland County, Records and Inventories 19, pages 327–333.] (Samuel Davis, son of this Samuel Davis, came of age in February 1843, likely causing the “senior” designation, but all these purchases were likely by the same person.)
In 1844, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1844 Land Tax Book.]
On 21 February 1844, Samuel Davis was summoned to appear in Westmoreland County Court on 25 March 1844 to answer a bill in chancery against him by Fanny Davis by Joseph Davis her next friend. The jacket appears to say “1844 Chl: Dismd.” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Case 1844-015.]
In April, 1844, Fanny Davis filed suit against her husband Samuel Davis: “To the Hon: Jno: Tayloe Lomax, judge of the Cirt Supr Court of law and chancery for the County of Westmoreland on the equity side thereof. Humbly complaining sheweth unto your honour, your complainant Fanny Davis of the said County by Joseph Davis her next friends, [sic] That your complainant is the lawful wife of one Samuel Davis of the said County, and as such, up to the happening of the circumstances which she is about to charge, had co-habitated with him for nearly 30 years. That although the said Saml Davis, has never been a very amiable or exemplary man in his domestic relations yet your complainant has never experienced from him till lately, any treatment which so grossly violated all the rules of decency and property, or which were so subversive of her peace and happiness, as to render it necessary to appeal to the authorities of the law for redress. That for many years, a certain mulatto girl by name Figgitt, has lived in the family of the said Davis, as a servant, and has been housed and reared there. That ever since this girl has attained the age of puberty, a sensible change has taken place in the conduct of the said Samuel Davis toward your complainant, induced as your complainant from such experience well knows and therefore charges, by a growing and improper intimacy between the said Samuel Davis and the said Figgett. That your oratrix has been compelled, to witness under her own roof, scenes, the consequences of this intimacy, which decency forbids her to detail to your honour, and she charges that while she yet lived in the house of her husband, the aforesd mulatto was delivered of a child, the fruit of adulterous intercourse with the said Samuel Davis. Your complainant further charges that the conduct of the said Samuel Davis, although already sufficiently outrageous, became still worse until at last violence was inflicted by him upon your Oratrix, and she was driven from her home, to make more room for the paramour of her husband and her offspring. That your Oratrix has been a homeless wanderer for more than a year, and but for the precarious subsistence afforded her by relatives who themselves are poor, she must have starved – That while your Oratrix has been thus compelled to suffer every privation, the said mulatto has remained under the roof of the said Samuel Davis, has shared his bed and board, and has again been delivered of a child. That the said Samuel Davis as your Oratrix is informed, so far from evincing any contrition glories in his depravity, acknowledges these bastards as his children and threatens to leave them his property to the exclusion of his sons by your complainant, and is still living in open adultery with the aforesaid prostitute. Your oratrix charges that the said Samuel Davis is possessed of a piece of land lying in the said County, has considerable personalty, and money which he either has by him, or has loaned out at interest. That he is a mechanic, and in the enjoyment of a considerable income for a man in his walk of life and capable of supporting his family in decency & much comfort. That your Oratrix is informed and advised that persons in her cimcumstances are entitled under the law of the land to aid of a court of equity — that this honble: court has the power to grant to your Oratrix a competent support out of the property of the said Saml Davis, and to compel him to pay the same. That the wishes of your Oratrix are moderate, and she would have been satisfied had the said Saml. Davis made a provision for her bare subsistence and clothing. All of which ailings and doings of the said Saml. Davis are contrary to equity and good conscience and tend to the manifest wrong and injury of your Oratrix in the premises. In tender consideration of all which, and for as much as your Oratrix is without remedy save in a court of equity where matters of this sort are properly cognizable and relievable, To the end therefore, that the said Saml. Davis may be made defendant to this bill, and make full true and perfect answer on oath to the allegations thereof as though they were severally repeated and he thereto ofically [sic] interrogated that he may be compelled to exhibit a true statement and account of his property and income, that your honour may decree to your Oratrix a competent and suitable maintenance to be paid her by the said Saml. Davis, that he may be compelled to find efficient surety to perform the order of your honour for the payment of the sum which your honour may decree or alimony for your Oratrix, and for such other and further relief in the premises as to your honour may seem fit, and the nature of the case may require, May it please your honour to grant to your Oratrix, the commonwealths writ of exec & &c—” [Loose Papers, Westmoreland County, Virginia.]
On 14 October 1844, Samuel Davis answer the bill against him by his wife Fanny Davis: “The answer of Samuel Davis to a bill exhibited against him in the circuit Supr court of law and chancery for Westmoreland County by Fanny Davis
This respondent reserving all benefit of exception to the bill of the complainant for answer thereunto, or to so much thereof as he is advised it is necessary for him to answer — says that the complainant is his wife, to whom he was lawfully married, and with whom he lived for nearly thirty years. that during the period that the complanant [sic] lived with this respondent, her wants were supplied with a liberality scarcely justified by the limited means of this respondent. Whilst this respondent admits that the relations subsisting between the complanant & himself were not the most harmonious & peaceful, he denies that he ever offered violence to her person or drove her from his home. Her separation from this respondent was voluntary on her part — and whilst this respondent has refused to contribute to her support whilst living from under his roof, he has offered, and is now and at all times willing to afford her all the comforts of his house, whenever she chosses to return to her home.
This respondent having answer begs to be dismissed with his costs &c” [Loose Papers, Westmoreland County, Virginia.]
On 14 October 1844, Samuel Davis filed answer to the bill exhibited against him by Fanny Davis by Joseph W L Davis her next friend. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Order Book 1831–56, page 158.]
On 14 February 1845, Samuel Davis was mentioned as a landowner with property bordering that of William Sutton. William Sutton of the Parish of Cople and County of Westmoreland, Virginia, for and in consideration of natural love and affection for my children Emily Sutton, Josiah Sutton, Maria, Ebaline, William and Virginia Sutton, my plantation on which I reside containing 126 acres more or less, bounded by the lands of Joseph B. Reed on the north, Samuel Davis & Beckwith Butler on the east and southeast, Nathan Healey on the south, and the land of James Davis deceased on the west. Signed Wm Sutton. Witnesses: Thomas M Gragg, Robert Wilson, John Davis, Moses his x mark Chilley. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed Book 31, pages 574–575.]
On 28 April 1845, the estate of Major Beale in account with Richard L. T. Beale, executor, paid “Saml. Davis pr voucher” $10.24. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 77–78.]
In 1845, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1845 Land Tax Book.]
In 1846, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1846 Land Tax Book.]
On 14 October 1846, in the case of Fanny Davis by Joseph W. L. Davis her next friend against Samuel Davis, by consent of the parties the plaintiffs bill was dismissed by consent. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Chancery Order Book 1831–56, page 196.]
On 24 March 1847, Samuel Davis paid the estate of Edward Spence, in account with Charles C. Baker, administrator, $5.25 for fish. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 564–569.]
On 27 April 1847, the estate of Friar Sutton, deceased, in account with William R. Dozier and William R. Sutton, administrators, paid Samuel Davis $1.50 per account and receipt. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 464–466.]
On 28 June 1847 at the sales of the estate of Edward Spence, deceased, Samuel Davis purchased large dishes for 40 cents and 10 breakfast plates for 92 cents, for a total of $1.32. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 441–445.]
In 1847, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of Beckwith Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1847 Land Tax Book.]
In 1848, Samuel S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1848 Land Tax Book.]
On 2 March 1849, at the sales of the estate of Thomas Dozier, Samuel Davis purchased 2 pounds of bacon for 73¢ and 1 round shave for 9¢, for a total of 82 cents. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 606–608.]
In 1849, Saml S. Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B Butler. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1849 Land Tax Book.]
On 28 May 1850, the estate of Thomas T. Porter, in account with Olivia Porter, administratrix, paid Saml. S. Davis $25.99 per bond &c. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 20, pages 734–736.]
In 1850, Samuel S Davis was taxed for 27 acres in Westmoreland County. This land was in Cople Parish and bordered that of B Butler, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1850 Land Tax Book.]
1850 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia:
Dwelling 423, Household 423
Saml Davis, 60, male, stone mason, $200 real estate, born in Virginia
Mary Figgett, 30 female, mulatto, born in Virginia
Ferdinado Figgett, 12, male, mulatto, born in Virginia
Margaret Figgett, 10, female, mulatto, born in Virginia
Dwelling 424, Household 424
Joseph Davis, 32, male, farmer, born in Virginia
Ann E. Davis, 25, female, born in Virginia
Warren H. Davis, 3, male, born in Virginia
Dandrige D. Davis, 1, male, born in Virginia
Samuel Davis, 28, male, born in Virginia
Fanny Davis, 60, female, born in Virginia, cannot read or write
On 3 December 1851 at the sales of the estate of Joseph R. Scates, deceased, by Julia Scates, executrix, Samuel Davis purchased an oven and lid for 45¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 21, pages 577–582.]
On 14 September 1853, the estate of Beckwith Butler, deceased, in account with Robert W. Yeatman, administrator, listed $3.00 received from S. Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 21, pages 685–687.]
On 12 April 1855 at the sales of merchandise by Charles C. Baker, trustee for John J. Bowcock, Saml. Davis purchased 3 prs. specks{?] @ 18¢ for a total of 54¢. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 22, pages 158–175.]
On 13 April 1855, William Butler sold to James R. Courtney, for $50, all his interest in the real estate of Beckwith Butler deceased in County of Westmoreland, 50 acres adjoining the lands of the late Friar Sutton, John Rowe and Samuel Davis lying on the main road leading from Templeman’s Cross Roads to Warrensville, and also another tract containing 70 acres on which Elizabeth Butler widow of said Beckwith Butler now resides lying on the main road leading from Templemans Cross Roads to Warrensville adjoining the lands of Joseph B. Reed, Emily McGuire and the said James R. Courtney, subject however to the dower interest of the said Elizabeth Butler. Signed William Butler and acknowledged in court 13 April 1855. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 35, page 203.]
On 28 February 1856, the estate of William Edwards, deceased, in account with William W. Brown, one of the executors, “paid Saml. Davis pr. a/c & rect. proved by Tho. W.B. Edwards” $5.77. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Records and Inventories 22, pages 56–59.]
On 1 December 1856, the estate of William Edwards, deceased, in account with William W. Brown, one of the executors, paid “Saml. Davis pr. bond & Int pr bond &c” $103.62. [Records and Inventories 22, pages 206–207.]
In 1857, Samuel Davis Sr held for life 27 acres of land in Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. The land was described as B[eckwith] Butler’s Estate. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Books.]
In 1858, Samuel Davis Sr held 27 acres of land in fee in Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, located 4 miles southeast of the courthouse. The land was described as B[eckwith] Butler’s Estate. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Books.]
On 6 April 1858, Samuel Davis senr. sold to James R. Courtney, for $85, “a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Westmoreland County, adjoining the lands of John R[illegible on film] and James R. Courtney and being on the main county road leading from Templemans Cross Roads to Hutts Mill, supposed to contain forty acres more or less”. Signed Samuel his x mark Davis. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds and Wills 35, page 589.]
On 26 April 1858, the above deed from Samuel Davis to James R. Courtney was mentioned in the minutes of the court. “Samuel Davis senr. to James R. Courtney, deed of bargain and sale, dated the 6th day of April 1858. Conveying a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Westmoreland County, adjoining the lands of Jno Rowand & others, supposed to contain 40 acres more or less, recorded on the 15th of April 1858.” [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1856–60, page 296.]
In 1859, Samuel Davis’s land, listed as Beckwith Butler’s estate, was transferred to James R. Courtney in trust. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Land Books.]
On 27 June 1859, Joseph W. L. Davis recovered in court several sums of money that apparently were owed to Samuel Davis:
Joseph W. L. Davis
against
Wm. B. Hall, Wm. Johnson, Jas. J. Johnson, Simon Edwards, Robert Wilson & Thos. L. Davis
Upon a Committee summons.
The summons awarded the plaintiff against Wm. B. Hall, Wm. Johnson, James Johnson, Simon Edwards, Robert Wilson and Thomas L. Davis having been returned executed by them, the said Wm B. Hall and Simon Edwards appeared in answer to the said summons, and John W. Porter also appeared waiving a summons, and being examined, they severally acknowledged that there is a liability on them respectively by reason of the lein of the Exors. of fifa of the ptiffs on the Deft Saml. Davis as follows Wm B. Hall for $11.00 due by open account to said Saml. Davis with Interest from the 1st of January 1859 Simon Edwards for $20. with interest from 1st January 1859, due by bond with security to said Saml Davis, and the said John W. Porter for $10.50 with Interest from 22d March 1847 amount of an Execution in his hands in the name of said Saml. Davis against Wm. Johnson. Wherefore it is ordered and considered that the said Wm. B. Hall pay to the plaintiff the said sum of $11 with Interest from 1st January 1859, that the said Simon Edwards pay to the plaintiff the sum of $20 with Interest from 1st Jany 1859 and that the said John W. Porter pay to the plaintiff the said sum of $10.50 with Interest from the 22nd of March 1847 when he shall have collected the same of said Johnson all of which several sums of money in paid satisfaction of the said Exors of fifa for Jos. W. L. Davis as [or vs?] Saml. Davis [illegible] [illegible] for $50. with Int. from 1st Jany 1859 to 50 cents costs[?], dated 17th of May 1859, and another for 50 cents with Int. from 1st of Apl. 1858, $1.20 and[?] costs[?], dated 27th day of May 1859 and referred to in said summons.
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1854–60, page 398.]
On 25 January 1860, “On the motion of Joseph W. L. Davis, who made oath and with John T Rice & Lemuel Douglass his securities executed & acknowledged bond in open Court in the penalty of $100, Conditions as the law directs, certificate is granted the said Joseph W. L. Davis for obtaining letters of Administration on the Estate of Samuel Davis decd. in due form”. [Westmoreland County, Virginia, Order Book 1860–1867, pages 7–8.]
We Saml. S. S. Healy, Wm B. Hall & E. Hutt, Commissioners appointed by court court of Westmoreland to lay off & allot Mrs. Saml. Davis dower in her husband’s Est: report that we have ascertained by survey made on 13th day of Decr. 1860, that there are just twenty five acres exclusive of what is claimed as Maiden lands, which including House we estimate at $10.00 pr. Acre making $250.00.
The House we appraised $80.
And 1/4 Acre of land around House 3.33-1/3 of Est
$83.33
[total] $83.33
We report further, that although the average price pr. acre for the lands is reduced by deducting $80. for House, yet the 1/4th of acre on which sd. House is situated is vastly superior to the average quality of the remaining. Apl. 17th 1861.
Respectfully submitted
Saml. S. S. Healy
Wm. B. Hall
Edwin Hutt
Commissioners
Virginia:
At a court of Monthly Session begun and held for Westmoreland county of Monday the 22d. day of July 1861.
The foregoing assignment of the dower of Mrs. Saml. Davis in the real estate of her deceased husband having been returned to the last term of this court, and ordered to lie for exceptions, was this day presented to the court and ordered to be recorded.
[Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deed and Will Book 36, page 389.]
He is listed as the father of his son Joseph in Joseph’s marriage to Anne Scott.
Spouses
Birthabt 1797, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Death1 Dec 1869, Westmoreland County, Virginia
FatherWilliam Luttrell (-<1801)
MotherEmily (-~1813)
Marriageabt 2 Nov 1816, Westmoreland County, Virginia
Separationabt 1843, Westmoreland County, Virginia
ChildrenJoseph “Joe” William Luttrell (~1817-1899)
Samuel (1822-1892)
Unmarried
ChildrenFerdinand F. (~1840-~1862)
Margaret Frances (~1843-1891)
Mary Elizabeth “Bettie” (1857-1932)