Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
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On 24 June 1809, a marriage contract was executed between Laurence Muse of Tappahannock of the first part, Martha Hoomes of King William, widow of George Hoomes late of the sd County of the second part, and William Waller of Wmsburg of the third part. Ordered recorded in Essex County 19 February 1810. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-8.]
On 21 August 1809, administration of the estate of Richard Banks Junr. was granted to Samuel Muse; James Jones, executor, is deceased. Samuel Muse and Lawrence Muse acknowledge their bond in the penalty of $12,000. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 12.]
Laurence was mentioned in the 14 February 1815 will of his brother, James Muse Jr., proved on 17 July 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 195.]
On 21 February 1820, Laurence Muse and John Daingerfield were bound in the penalty of $2,100 for Laurence Muse’s administration of the estate of Laurence Andrews. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 87.]
On 21 February 1820, Laurence Muse and John Daingerfield were bound in the penalty of $2,100 for Laurence Muse’s administration of the estate of Mary Madison Andrews. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 88.]
In 1832, orators and oratrices Elizabeth Y. Muse wife of Samuel Muse, and Mary Augusta, Lucy Ann, Catharine E. C., and Caroline L. Muse, and yr orator Richard J. Muse and Samuel W. Y. Muse the sd Sml W. Y., Mary Augusta, Lucy Ann, Catharine E. C. and Caroline infants under 21 by Richard J. Muse their next friend complained that on 19 November 1825 William B. Matthews conveyed to one Lawrence Muse a variety of property in trust for the support of your orators and oratrices and the said Samuel Muse. In 1832 Lawrence Muse died, and no one has been authorized to oversee the said Samuel Muse in the management and disposition of the property. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 43, item 43-A-10.]
The estate of Laurence Muse, deceased, in account with Ro: Hill from 1832 to 1834 was ordered recorded 19 June 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 134–135.]
In an undated petition, orator James Ross complained that Laurence Muse was indebted to James Ross. Laurence Muse died on ___ 1832 intestate leaving a widow Martha Muse and the following persons to wit Saml Muse a brother Elizabeth Parker a sister Laurence Muse a son of another decd brother James Muse, Martha the wife of Octavius Harwer, William Muse, Samuel C. [O.?] Muse Mortimore Muse & Lucinda wife of Muscoe G Wood children of another decd brother Sally Spence wife of Edward Spence, Elizabeth Cox William R Sisson & Ann the wife of Henry Fauntelroy children of another decd sister and John Underwood & Richard Underwood infant grand children of the same sister and Ann Hungerford only child of a decd half sister his only heirs. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-9.]
In about 1848, orators and oratrice Samuel W. Y. Muse and Peter S. Trible and Lucy Ann his wife complained to the Chancery Court. That in ____ Samuel Muse conveyed in trust his estate to his brother Laurence Muse for the benefit of his family during the lifetime of himself and his wife. Laurence died and the court appointed Richard J. Muse trustee. Samuel and his wife are now dead, leaving six children to wit Richard J. Muse, Samuel W. Y. Muse, Lucy Ann Muse who married Peter S. Trible, Caroline Muse, Catherine Muse and Anna Muse the last three infants under the age of 21. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 41, item 41-F-32.]
On 21 August 1809, administration of the estate of Richard Banks Junr. was granted to Samuel Muse; James Jones, executor, is deceased. Samuel Muse and Lawrence Muse acknowledge their bond in the penalty of $12,000. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 12.]
Laurence was mentioned in the 14 February 1815 will of his brother, James Muse Jr., proved on 17 July 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 195.]
On 21 February 1820, Laurence Muse and John Daingerfield were bound in the penalty of $2,100 for Laurence Muse’s administration of the estate of Laurence Andrews. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 87.]
On 21 February 1820, Laurence Muse and John Daingerfield were bound in the penalty of $2,100 for Laurence Muse’s administration of the estate of Mary Madison Andrews. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 88.]
In 1832, orators and oratrices Elizabeth Y. Muse wife of Samuel Muse, and Mary Augusta, Lucy Ann, Catharine E. C., and Caroline L. Muse, and yr orator Richard J. Muse and Samuel W. Y. Muse the sd Sml W. Y., Mary Augusta, Lucy Ann, Catharine E. C. and Caroline infants under 21 by Richard J. Muse their next friend complained that on 19 November 1825 William B. Matthews conveyed to one Lawrence Muse a variety of property in trust for the support of your orators and oratrices and the said Samuel Muse. In 1832 Lawrence Muse died, and no one has been authorized to oversee the said Samuel Muse in the management and disposition of the property. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 43, item 43-A-10.]
The estate of Laurence Muse, deceased, in account with Ro: Hill from 1832 to 1834 was ordered recorded 19 June 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 134–135.]
In an undated petition, orator James Ross complained that Laurence Muse was indebted to James Ross. Laurence Muse died on ___ 1832 intestate leaving a widow Martha Muse and the following persons to wit Saml Muse a brother Elizabeth Parker a sister Laurence Muse a son of another decd brother James Muse, Martha the wife of Octavius Harwer, William Muse, Samuel C. [O.?] Muse Mortimore Muse & Lucinda wife of Muscoe G Wood children of another decd brother Sally Spence wife of Edward Spence, Elizabeth Cox William R Sisson & Ann the wife of Henry Fauntelroy children of another decd sister and John Underwood & Richard Underwood infant grand children of the same sister and Ann Hungerford only child of a decd half sister his only heirs. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-9.]
In about 1848, orators and oratrice Samuel W. Y. Muse and Peter S. Trible and Lucy Ann his wife complained to the Chancery Court. That in ____ Samuel Muse conveyed in trust his estate to his brother Laurence Muse for the benefit of his family during the lifetime of himself and his wife. Laurence died and the court appointed Richard J. Muse trustee. Samuel and his wife are now dead, leaving six children to wit Richard J. Muse, Samuel W. Y. Muse, Lucy Ann Muse who married Peter S. Trible, Caroline Muse, Catherine Muse and Anna Muse the last three infants under the age of 21. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 41, item 41-F-32.]