Col. George Jordan1

M, #1907, d. between 8 May 1678 and 5 Nov 1678
Relationship
8th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Col. George Jordan married Alice Miles. Col. George Jordan was my direct ancestor and progenitor of this line (earliest known to me.) He immigrated to James City Co., VA, in 1637 brought by Capt. Henry Browne.2

Col. George Jordan left a will dated 25 Feb 1677/78 in Surry Co., VA.3 He wrote a will codicil dated 8 May 1678 in Surry Co., VA.3

Col. George Jordan died between 8 May 1678 and 5 Nov 1678 in Surry Co., VA.3 Col. George Jordan's estate was probated on 5 Nov 1678 in Surry Co., VA.3

Child of Col. George Jordan and Alice Miles

Citations

  1. [S261] G. Marion Norwood Callam, "Norwood, William, Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray, Chief Justice of VA. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood, William, Family History Papers."
  2. [S2373] George C. Greer, Early Virginia Immigrants (Richmond, VA: W.C. Hill Printing Company, 1912), p. 188. Hereinafter cited as Early Virginia Immigrants.
  3. [S1078] John Bennett Boddie Southside Virginia Families, 2 volumes (Redwood City, CA: Pacific Coast Publishers, 1955-56), Vol.1, p. 292-3. Hereinafter cited as Southside Virginia Families.

William Johnson1

M, #1908, d. between 5 Nov 1726 and 5 Mar 1728
Relationship
6th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     William Johnson was my direct ancestor and progenitor of this line (earliest known to me.)

William Johnson married Sarah <...>.1

William Johnson left a will dated 5 Nov 1726 in Carteret Co., NC. Heirs: Elizabeth Johnson and Theophilus Norwood, his daughter and son-in-law. Heir and Executor: Sarah <...>, his wife. Other heirs were sons, Thomas, John, Stephen, and Ezekiel.2

William Johnson died between 5 Nov 1726 and 5 Mar 1728 in Carteret Co., NC.2 William Johnson's estate was probated on 5 Mar 1727/28 in Carteret Co., NC.3

Child of William Johnson and Sarah <...>

Citations

  1. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  2. [S779] J. Bryan Grimes, compiler, Abstract of North Carolina Wills compiled from original and recorded wills in the office of the secretary of state (Raleigh: E. M. Uzzell & Co., State Printers and Binders, 1910), p. 189. Hereinafter cited as Abstract of North Carolina Wills.
  3. [S779] J. Bryan Grimes, Abstract of North Carolina Wills, p. 189. Johnson, William, 5 Nov 1726 – 5 Mar 1727/28. Sons: Thomas, John Stephen and Ezekel (“my land”). Son-in-law: Theo. Norwood. Wife and Executrix: Sarah. Witnesses: Enoch Ward, Rich’d Canady, John Simpson. Clerk of the Court: John Galland.

Sarah <...>1

F, #1909
Relationship
6th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Sarah <...> was my direct ancestor.

Sarah <...> married William Johnson.1

In the will of William Johnson, dated 5 Nov 1726 in Carteret Co., NC, Sarah <...>, his wife, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.2

Child of Sarah <...> and William Johnson

Citations

  1. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  2. [S779] J. Bryan Grimes, compiler, Abstract of North Carolina Wills compiled from original and recorded wills in the office of the secretary of state (Raleigh: E. M. Uzzell & Co., State Printers and Binders, 1910), p. 189. Hereinafter cited as Abstract of North Carolina Wills.

Nicholas Stuart

M, #1910, d. 1632/33
Relationship
9th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Nicholas Stuart was my direct ancestor and progenitor of this line (earliest known to me.) He was born in Hampshire, England.1

Nicholas Stuart married an unknown person.

Nicholas Stuart died in 1632/33 in Hampshire.1

Child of Nicholas Stuart

Citations

  1. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."

William Leigh

M, #1915, d. before 1703/4
Relationship
8th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     William Leigh was my direct ancestor and progenitor of this line (earliest known to me.)

William Leigh married Mary <...>.1

William Leigh died before 1703/4.1

Children of William Leigh and Mary <...>

Citations

  1. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations 1608-1977 Addendum 1 (4501 Roland, Dallas, TX: Louise Graves, 1981), p. 9. Hereinafter cited as Graves: Twelve Generations.

Mary <...>

F, #1916
Relationship
8th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Mary <...> was my direct ancestor.

Mary <...> married William Leigh.1

Children of Mary <...> and William Leigh

Citations

  1. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations 1608-1977 Addendum 1 (4501 Roland, Dallas, TX: Louise Graves, 1981), p. 9. Hereinafter cited as Graves: Twelve Generations.

Mary Lea

F, #1917, b. before 1641/42
Relationship
7th great-grandaunt of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Mary Lea was born before 1641/42.1 She was the daughter of William Leigh and Mary <...>.

Citations

  1. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations 1608-1977 Addendum 1 (4501 Roland, Dallas, TX: Louise Graves, 1981), p. 9. Hereinafter cited as Graves: Twelve Generations.

John Lea

M, #1918, d. between 29 May 1731 and 5 Oct 1731
Relationship
7th great-grandfather of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     John Lea was the son of William Leigh and Mary <...>. John Lea was my direct ancestor.

John Lea married Ann <...>.1

John Lea died between 29 May 1731 and 5 Oct 1731 in Spotsylvania Co., VA.2,1

Children of John Lea and Ann <...>

Citations

  1. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations 1608-1977 Addendum 1 (4501 Roland, Dallas, TX: Louise Graves, 1981), p. 7. Hereinafter cited as Graves: Twelve Generations.
  2. [S1905] "Virginia, Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800," Index, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 23 May 2016), Citing Spotsylvania County records, 1721-1800. being transcriptions, from the original files at the County Court House, of wills, deeds, administrators' and guardians' bonds, marriage licenses, and lists of Revolutionary pensioners. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1965, Guardian Bonds, Will Book A, p. 70.

Ann <...>

F, #1919, d. before 1730/31
Relationship
7th great-grandmother of Beryl Virginia Burns
Charts
Beryl V. Burns Pedigree
     Ann <...> was my direct ancestor.

Ann <...> married first John Lea, son of William Leigh and Mary <...>.1

Ann's second marriage was to Thomas Creathers.1

Ann <...> died before 1730/31.2

Children of Ann <...> and John Lea

Citations

  1. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations 1608-1977 Addendum 1 (4501 Roland, Dallas, TX: Louise Graves, 1981), p. 7. Hereinafter cited as Graves: Twelve Generations.
  2. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations, p. 9.

Thomas Creathers1

M, #1920
     Thomas Creathers married Ann <...>.1

Citations

  1. [S271] Louise Graves, Graves: Twelve Generations 1608-1977 Addendum 1 (4501 Roland, Dallas, TX: Louise Graves, 1981), p. 7. Hereinafter cited as Graves: Twelve Generations.