Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NamePhilip P. Gatewood 
Birthabt 1792, Essex County, Virginia
Deathabt Jul 1830, Essex County, Virginia
FatherWilliam Faver Gatewood (1749-~1809)
MotherSarah “Sally” Hinshaw
Documentation
Philip Gatewood was listed in the 1809 will of his father William F. Gatewood. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 135–137.]
On 16 July 1821, Hugh Campbell and a Philip Gatewood were bound $15,000 for Hugh Campbell’s being appointed administrator de bonis non of Hugh Campbell. See also RIN 2727, 4455, 4544, 4756. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 221.]
A bill of complaint states that William F. Gatewood left a daughter Polly who married John Clarkson, son Philip P., son Leneus C., grandson Thomas. He also had a son John H. who died. He left a widow Sally. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 25, item 25-I-18.]
The will of Philip P. Gatewood was dated 30 March 1830. To son William C. Gatewood one small gun and one silver watch. To two daughters, Ann E. Gatewood and Susan P. Gatewood, one feather bed and furniture when they arrive at 15 years. Wife to sell land as necessary. Wife Frances Gatewood to be executrix with David P. Wright, Thomas H. Pitts and John Clarkson, executors. Signed Philip P. Gatewood. Witnesses: Thomas Clarkson, John Clarkson, DP Wright. Proved 19 July 1830. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 116.]
On 19 July 1830, John Clarkson and Lineus C. Gatewood were bound in the penalty of $4,000 for John Clarkson’s executorship of the estate of Philip P. Gatewood, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 117.]
On 15 August 1830, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Philip P. Gatewood was made by Wm. H. Hutchason, Edward Wright, and D. P. Wright. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 164–166.]
On 5 November 1831, sales of the estate of Philip P. Gatewood were made. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 469–470.]
The estate of Philip P. Gatewood in account with John Clarkson, executor, from 1830 to 1832 was ordered recorded on 16 July 1832. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 466–468.]
The estate of Philip P. Gatewood in account with John Clarkson, executor, from 1832 to 1834 was ordered recorded 16 June 1834. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 282–284.]
In about 1840, Susan Gatewood complained the the Chancery Court in Essex County: oratrix Susan Gatewood infant by William J. Clarkson her next friend. That her father Philip Gatewood died many years ago leaving your oratrix and children Anne and William and a widow Fanny. Anne and William both died intestate and without issue. Fanny died in the last year. From about 1840. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 39, item 39-O-2.]
On 16 July 1821, Hugh Campbell and a Philip Gatewood were bound $15,000 for Hugh Campbell’s being appointed administrator de bonis non of Hugh Campbell. See also RIN 2727, 4455, 4544, 4756. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 221.]
A bill of complaint states that William F. Gatewood left a daughter Polly who married John Clarkson, son Philip P., son Leneus C., grandson Thomas. He also had a son John H. who died. He left a widow Sally. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 25, item 25-I-18.]
The will of Philip P. Gatewood was dated 30 March 1830. To son William C. Gatewood one small gun and one silver watch. To two daughters, Ann E. Gatewood and Susan P. Gatewood, one feather bed and furniture when they arrive at 15 years. Wife to sell land as necessary. Wife Frances Gatewood to be executrix with David P. Wright, Thomas H. Pitts and John Clarkson, executors. Signed Philip P. Gatewood. Witnesses: Thomas Clarkson, John Clarkson, DP Wright. Proved 19 July 1830. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 116.]
On 19 July 1830, John Clarkson and Lineus C. Gatewood were bound in the penalty of $4,000 for John Clarkson’s executorship of the estate of Philip P. Gatewood, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, page 117.]
On 15 August 1830, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Philip P. Gatewood was made by Wm. H. Hutchason, Edward Wright, and D. P. Wright. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 164–166.]
On 5 November 1831, sales of the estate of Philip P. Gatewood were made. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 469–470.]
The estate of Philip P. Gatewood in account with John Clarkson, executor, from 1830 to 1832 was ordered recorded on 16 July 1832. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 466–468.]
The estate of Philip P. Gatewood in account with John Clarkson, executor, from 1832 to 1834 was ordered recorded 16 June 1834. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 282–284.]
In about 1840, Susan Gatewood complained the the Chancery Court in Essex County: oratrix Susan Gatewood infant by William J. Clarkson her next friend. That her father Philip Gatewood died many years ago leaving your oratrix and children Anne and William and a widow Fanny. Anne and William both died intestate and without issue. Fanny died in the last year. From about 1840. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 39, item 39-O-2.]
Spouses
Marriageabt 13 Dec 1819, Caroline County, Virginia