Virginia References

• 1715/1716
  Witness: William Bramlit for sale of 53 acres in St. Mary’s Parish, Essex County VA. {St. Mary’s Parish = Caroline County 1727}
  Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 9
  Note: This is currently the first known record of William Sr.
  
  
• 1716
  Matthew Collins sold to John Morgan 53 acres formerly granted to Henry Peters, deceased in 1667, adjacent a corner of John Elliott's land, and the south fork of Peumansend Creek swamp called the Beaverdam branch. Witnessed by William Bramlit, George Robinson, and John Smith.
  Hidden Village, Port Royal, Virginia 1744 - 1981 by Ralph Emmett Fall
  
  
• 1716/1717
  Witness: William Bramlitt for sale of 100 acres, Essex County VA.
  Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 9
  
  
• 1722
  "This indenture made thirteenth/fourteenth day of July in year 1722 between Allin Fraizer of County of Essex of one part and William lanton of the above said county....." "Presence of Thomas (mark) Smith, Allin (mark) Fraizer, Willm. Bramlitt, Geo. Robinson, Joan (mark) Fraizer"
  Essex County Deed Book 11.
  
  
• 1732
  At a Court held 12 October, 1732: On the petition of Ann Callaway to choose Wm. Bramblitt her guardian, it's ordered Thomas Callaway be summons to answer the petition. P.43, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  
  
• 1732/33
  
  • 8 March 1732/33: Petition. John Ralls agt. Thomas Callaway and William Bramlett. Judgement is granted the plaintiff for 920 pounds of tobacco. P.54, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • Petition. Wm. Bramlit agt. Petr, and Chs. Sanders. Dismissed. P.58, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • Petition. Wm. Bramlit agt. Wm. And Jno. Emberson. Dismissed. P.58, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  
  
• 1733
  
  • 14 June 1733: The last will and testament of James Gough was proved by the witnesses. The decedent not having named any persons to be executor, at the motion of Ann Gough, relict of James Gough, certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration with the will annexed. It's ordered Joseph Reynolds, Samuel Haws, John Ralls and Wm. Bramblett appraise the estate of James Gough. P.78, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • 14 June 1733: Action in the case. Joseph Powell agt. John Downer Jr. Jury, George Goodloe, Wm. Bramblett, Edwd. Rowse, Jno. Jones, Joseph Martin, Henry Harris, Thos. Carr Jr., Robt. Tomkins, Jno. Ralls, Jno. Holloway, Robt. Talliaferro and Willliam Carr, find for the defendant. Thomas Carr jr., foreman. P.80, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • 14 June 1733: Suit on the attachment obtained by Wm. Brumlett agt. the estate of Thos. Callaway. Sheriff executed the attachment in the hands of Gabl. Tombs and John Hay. It's ordered Tombs and Hay declare what of the estate of Thos. Callaway they have in their hands. P.86, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • 8 Nov. 1733: Action of debt. John Taliaferro, gent., late sheriff of this county, agt. Roger Quarles, Thomas Carr jr., and Richard Maulden. Jury, William Herndon, John Garrot, John Morgin, Jno. Jones, William Bramlit, William Wafford, Thomas White, Henry Burk, Benja. Downer, George Tilly, John Pickett Jr., and Thomas Bullard, find for the defendant. John Pickett jr., Foreman. P.108, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 1), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  
  
• 1735
  Sept. 15, 1735. John Ambrose of Brunswick Parish King George, planter to Henry Bramblet of same, planter...for 25 lbs. Sterl....250 a. on Elks Run....Jonas Williams line...deeds of lease and release. John Ambrose Wit: Geo. Harrison, John James, Hugh West. At court Sept. 17, 1735 John Ambrose acknowledged this release to Henry Bramblet. P.480-482, Prince William County, Virginia Deed Liber Book A 1731-1732, Deed Book Liber Book B 1732-1735, Abstracted by June Whitehurst Johnson.
  
  
• 1736
  
  • 14 May 1736: Action on the case. Eliza. Harrison agt. Thomas Swiney. Jury, John Gooch, Wm. Herndon, Wm. Pickett, Wm. Watkins, William Willow, Richard Long, Wm. Brown, Wm. Bramlett, Jno. Monday, Sherwood James, Henry Woodcock and Roger Quarles, find for the plaintiff L2.15. - current money. William Pickett, foreman. P.339, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 2), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • 14 May 1736: Action of debt. John Martin, gent. Quitam &c agt. John Brown. Jury, James Desmukes, Wm. Bramlett, James Lindsey, Sherwood James, Wm. Watkins, Mark Bolar, Thomas Ship, Wm. Brown. Wm. Waller, Hanse Hendrick, and Henry Bell, find for the defendant. Roger Quarles, foreman. P.340, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1732 - 1740 (Part 2), abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  
  
• 1737-1740
  Ordered that John Butler be surveyor of the road from Scrimshaw's Mill to Taliaferro's Mill, that Mary Lindsay's, John Bell's, Wm. Bramblett's, John Wallis Summers', John Chandler's, Silvestor Patty's, John Miller's and James Beeves' people assist in clearing the road.
  Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1737-1740, Abstracted and Compiled by John Fredreick Dorman.
  
  
• 1741
  10 April 1741: Ordered that William Bramblett be surveyor of the road in the room of John Ralls. P.35, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1740 - 1746, abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman. Note: in the room of = in place of
  
  
• 1743/44
  9 March 1743/1744: The last will and testament of Ralph Beves was presented in Court by James Beves the executor therein named and proved by William Bramlit and Hugh Croucher two of the witnesses. P.256, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1740 - 1746, abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  
  
• 1744
  
  • 8 June 1744: Edward Scrimshaw deed to Ephraim Simons was proved by John Carter, James Bramlitt and Richard Vawter, witnesses thereto. P.281, Caroline County, Virginia Order Book 1740 - 1746, abstracted and compiled by John Frederick Dorman.
  • Prince William County: JAMES GENN, assignee of Catesby Cocke of Fairfax Co.; 16 Mar. 1744 - 30 Aug. 1745; 235 a. on Elk Marsh & Tinpot Runs, Welches Roling Rd.;adj. Mr. Catesby Cock, Henry Bramblet, Jonas Williams, Morgan Darnal, Nath. Dodd, John Bush, Garner. CC - Wm Riggin & John Marr. Present-Daniel Marr, Natha. Dodd & William Cairn. Surv. James Genn. Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1710-1780, Volume III, compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner, P.109
  
  
• 1745
  11 March 1745, deed mentions Henry Bramblet and John Ambros. P.36-40, Deed Abstracts of Prince William County, Virginia (1745-1746/1748-1749, abstacted by Sparacio.
  
  
• 1748
  Prince William County: William Kernes, 30 Mar. 1748 - 2 Apr. 1748; 280 a. on Licking Run; adj. Page, Major Cocke, Thomas Stone, Henry Bramblet, John Ambrose, Colo Carter. Pilot - Capt Russel. CC - David Holder & John Coniers. Surv. John Baylis. Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1710-1780, Volume III, compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner, P.118.
  
  
• 1752
  
  • 2 June 1752 N.S., William Stone is appointed Surveyor of the Road leading from the Fish dam of Otter River to James Johnsons at the Poplar Spring and 'tis ordered that he together with the Male Labouring Tithable Persons, to wit, Mathew Talbot, John Anthonys hands, John Paynes at his Quarter, Rice Price, Thomas Price, Edward Mobberly, Benjamin Mobberly, John Mobberly, Thomas Pitman, William Moss, William Bramlet, Thomas Branch & John Turner and their Male Labouring tithables, forthwith Clear and keep the same in repair according to Law. P.48, Historic Roads of Virginia, Lunenburg County Road Orders 1746 - 1764, by Nathaniel Mason Paulett & Tyler Jefferson Boyd.
  • 27th November 1752: Thomas Gardner is appointed Constable in the room of Henry Bramlet and is Ordered that he go before some Justice of the peace and be sworn accordingly. P.77, Order Book Abstracts of Prince William County, VA 1752-1753. Note: in the room of = in place of
  • VA Tithable list: 1752 Lunenburg Co., VA (became Bedford in 1754):  Ambrose Bramlett, in the house of Richard Callaway. William Bramlet and William Bramlet Jr listed in the same household.
  
  
• 1755
  Fairfax County: George Mason, no wart., date from resurv, 12 Mar. 1755 - 20 May 1755; formerly granted to Mathew Thompson for 1,906 a., John Gist showed surveyor the corners of this tract; houses of Wm Bramett & widow Gist on plat; 1,648 a. on S br Lt Hunting Crk & Dogue's Run; adj. Danl French, Spencer & Darrell, John Mathews, Sampson Danell, James Noland, Wm Collins, Walter Taylor, John Gist. Surv. Go West. Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1697-1784, Volume IV, compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner, page 114.
  
  
• 1757
  New London, Bedford County, VA:
  At a court held at the courthouse in Bedford County, March 29, 1757 a new town was being formed. 1/2 acre lots were sold for 1lb, 1shilling, 8 pence each, provided the purchaser would build a house within one year after purchasing, a brick or stone chimney within four years, and that the subscribers for the said lots after being numbered draw for their lots at May Court (1757) and that the said town be called by the name of New London.
  Ambross Bramblett  Lot #28
  Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, volume 19,  P.432
  
  
• 1758
  
  • James Bramlett will, 14 Jul 1758. Mentions sister Nancy and wife Winefred. Witnesses Wm. Callaway, Frances Callaway, John Adams. P.179, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  • James Bramlett Inventory and Appraisement, 29 Dec 1758. P.180, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  
  
• 1759
  
  • William Bramblet Sr Bill of Sale to Stephen White on May 3, 1759. All cattle, hogs, horses, household goods and other appurtences after legacies mentioned in Brambletts will in return for his care in a decent and wholesome manner with clothing agreeable to his age, diet, washing and lodging during the remainder of his life.  Wit:  John Robinson, William Young, Anester Young.  Recorded November 26, 1759. Bedford Co., VA Deed Book A-1, P.238 by Ann Chilton. 
  • A List of Tithables in Fauquier County, Virginia, in the Year 1759. Taken by Tho. Marshall. Lists Henry Bramlett and William Bramlett.
  
  
• 1767
  Wm. Bramlett listed in Account of Settlement of Estate for William Thomson, 31 Aug 1767. P.14, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  
  
• 1768
  25 Nov 1768. Marriage of Ambrose Bremlett and Jean Woodson. Surety paid by Adam Loving. Witnesses: John Burch, step-father and Charity Burch, mother. John Burch married Charity Woodson, widow, on 28 Aug 1756 in Cumberland County, Virginia. Knorr, Catherine Lindsay. P.10, Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 1767-1805. Catherine Lindsay Knorr: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 1956.
  
  
• 1770
  Fauquier County Rent Roll 1770
  • Henry Bramlett 250 acre
  • Reuben Bramlett 150 acre
  • William Bramlett 123 acre
  
  
• 1772
  29 July 1772. Ord'd that the church wardens bind out John Callaway orphan of James Callaway dec'd according to law. [Bedford Ct. Orders 4-62].
  
  
• 1773
  Fauquier County: Major Augustine Jennings, Senr, 2 Nov. 1773 - 5 Jan. 1774; 20 a. on Elk Marsh Run; adj. His own land (bought of Smith). Henry Bramblett, the late Colo Corbin, Smith. CC - Wm Kerns & Thos. Obannion. Surv. John Moffet. Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1710-1780, Volume III, compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner, P.139.
  
  
• 1776
  
  • Henry Bramlett, witness to the will of Elizabeth Etherington 29 Nov, 1776. Other surnames in will, Russell, Obannon, Jennings, Wright, Duncan. P.12, Fauquier Co VA  Wills & Marriages 1759-1800, by King.
    
  • Henry Bramlett, witness to the will of Augustine Jennings 13 Dec, 1776. Other surnames, Weathers, Barker, Russell. P. 14, Fauquier Co VA  Wills & Marriages 1759-1800, by King.
    
    
  
  
• 1778
  William Bramlitt witness to John Stovall will, 6 Apr 1778. P.82, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  
  
• 1779
  
  • And. Bramlitt. Listed as appraiser, 22 Feb 1779. P.22, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  • William Bramlett will, 26 Feb 1779. Mentions son James Bramlitt, wife Anna. Witnesses Saml. Shrewsbury, Charles Tate, John Shrewsbury. Executors William Callaway and William Buford. Security: John Callaway, Robert Alexander, and Jacob Early. P.98, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  • William Bramblitt Inventory and Appraisement, returned 25 Oct 1779. P.101, Abstracts of Bedford Co, VA: Wills, Inventories and Accounts 1754-1787, Miss Joida White.
  • Surveys not acted on: ROBERT HENSON; Fauquier; 8 Nov. 1779 - 1 Nov 1780; 12 1/2 a. near head Ratcliff Run; adj. Jennings, Bramblet, Dodd. CC - Reuben & John Bramblett. Surv. John Moffett. Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1653 - 1781, Volume V, Compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner, Page 76,
  • Fauquier County: Capt William Pickett, 31 Mar. 1779 - 20 Apr. 1779; 420 a. on Carters Run, Hedgeman R.; adj. His own entry, John Rossier, Mr. Joseph Blackwell, William Henry Fairfax, decd, Reuben Bramblett, Peter Hitt, Dennis Conyer, dec;d, "to a beech (tree) marked Thomas Carter 1723," CC Henry Kemper & Reuben Martin. Surv. John Moffett. Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1710-1780, Volume III, compiled by Peggy Shomo Joyner, P. Page 142.
  
  
• 1780
  Henry Bramblett of South Carolina and Fauquier Co., VA.  Aug 5, 1780-Nov 1780, 231 acres from warrants. This land formerly held by a certain Henry Bramblett, father of sd Henry which the father died seized thereof in fee simple but dying a suicide the track escheated to the Lord of the Fee. Desired surveyed on Elk Marsh Run adjacent Jonas Williams.  cc (chain carriers) -- Reuben and John Bramblett.  Surveyor John Moffett.  Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys 1653-1781 Volume 5, compiled by Peggy Joyner, pg 63 (Surveys not Acted On).
  
  
• 1783
  Fauquier County Public Claims, 1782-1783. 22 SEP 1783. Reubin Bramlett for Waggon'g 3 loads Flower to Fredericksburg to be settled by the scale. The Virginia Genealogist, Jan-March 1979, Vol 23, Numb.1.
  
  
• 1791
  Reuben Bramlett, witness to the will of John Riley Dec 1791. Surnames listed, Darnall, Gear, Fenner, Hill, Triplett. P.31, Fauquier Co VA  Wills & Marriages 1759-1800, by King.
  
  
• 1800
  Bedford County, VA Tax List from Virginia Genealogist, Vol 7, P.123
  • Northern District: Bramblett, James -- 1 white male over 21, 1 horse
  • First District: Bramblit, Reubin -- 2 white males over 21, 1 tithable slave, 3 horses
  • Bramblit, William -- 2 white males over 21, 1 tithable slave, 1 horse
  
  
• 1804
  
  • Sept 28, 1804 Thomas Lumpkin, James Bramlett and William Woody appraisers of the estate of Gabriel Minor. Abstracts of Bedford Co., VA Will Book 3, 1794-1810, by Ann Chilton.
  • October 23, 1804 James Bramblett and Millie his wife to James C. Steptoe. ......3 equal undivided parts of 9 parcels of land adjoining town of Bedford containing 300 acres more or less where William Bramblett resided.  Proved October 23, 1804. Bedford Co., VA  Deed Book K, pg 11, Abstracts of Bedford Co. Wills and Deeds, by Ann Chilton.
  
  
• 1805
  Feb 25, 1805 Reubin Bramblet and his wife Sally, Jesse Watson and his wife Matilda and Elkanah Bramblet sell undivided one part each of nine parts to James Callaway Steptoe.  The 3 equal parts of a tract of land of Bedford on the headwaters of Little Otters Creek adjoining the town of Liberty thereon where William Bramblet resided.  Beginning at John Callaways corner.... Bedford Co., VA  Deed Book K, pg 11, Abstracts of Bedford Co. Wills and Deeds, by Ann Chilton. note: Reuben and Elkanah could both write--signed their names BRAMBLITT.  
  
  
• 1829
  William Henry Bramblitt, born Jan 29, 1829 at Liberty, Bedford Co., VA. Son of Elkanah Bramblitt and Mildred Dearing. He commenced to practice medicine in Jonesboro, NC in 1857. Surgeon in the 63rd VA. infantry, C. S. A. He married (1st) May 22, 1864, Eliza H. Thomas ; (2nd) Feb 21, 1872, Mary Watson, of Pulaski Co., VA; and (3rd) February 15, 1906, Cora Hazelgrove of Cumberland County, VA. he lived at Pulaski, VA., and had no living children in 1907. P.40, Men of Work in Virginia, Vol 2, by Lyon G. Tyler.
  
  
• 1892
  Caleb Bramblett account. Decedents, Trusts or Ward, Bedford County, Virginia from 1754, book 28, p186.
  
  
• 1922
  Benjamin M Bramblette will. Decedents, Trusts or Ward, Bedford County, Virginia from 1754, book 32, p32.
  
  
• 1928
  Lockie A Bramlett list of heirs, inventory/appraisal. Decedents, Trusts or Ward, Bedford County, Virginia from 1754, book 39, pp66, 116.
  
  
• 1928
  Lockie A Bramlett legatees aggr., settlement of accounts. Decedents, Trusts or Ward, Bedford County, Virginia from 1754, book 39, p511.
  
  
• 1933
  Ballard A Bramblett will, list of heirs, certificate. Decedents, Trusts or Ward, Bedford County, Virginia from 1754, book 41, pp424, 425, 512.
  
  
• 1936
  Ballard A Bramblett inventory/appraisal, settlement, legatees acct. Decedents, Trusts or Ward, Bedford County, Virginia from 1754, book 41, p517; book 43, p236.
  

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