Personal Notices from the Virginia Gazette; Wm. and Mary Qrtly., Vol. 8, No. 3 Transcribed by Kathy Merrill for the USGenWeb Archives Special Collections Project ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Personal Notices from the Virginia Gazette William Rind William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol. 8, No.3. (Jan., 1900), pp. 187-191. PERSONAL NOTICES FROM THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE. Virgnia Gazette, edited by William Rind, January, 1769 to January, 1770. On the 30th of December last died Mr. Dekar Thompson, of Falmouth. January 12. We are informed that Mr. George Savage, lately of the Secretary's Office, is married to Miss Kendall, a young lady possessed of an independent fortune of at least 6,000L. We hear from Providence, in New Kent county, that on the 8th instant the Rev. Charles Jeffrey Smith, who proposes to settle and reside on his estate, opened a subscription for erecting a Presbyterian church 70 in length and forty in breadth with galleries and a steeple, which was generously encouraged. The building of which will be let to the lowest undertaker on Wednesday, the 22d instant, at said place, by the managers, who will attend there on that day. Feb. 16. On Thursday last Francis Lightfoot Lee Esq was married to Miss Rebecca Tayloe, a daughter to Hon. John Tayloe, March 16. This evening Samuel Thompson, Esq., commander of his Majesty's ship Rippon, was married to Miss Elizabeth Blair, daughter of the Honourable John Blair Esq. [Poetry]. On Thursday last was married Capt. Robert Robertson to Miss Susanna Deadman, a very agreeable young lady. March 16. Died lately, the Rev. Mr. Nevison, rector of Meherrin church, in Brunswick. Also the lady of Rev. Mr. Warrington, after breakfast, suddenly. April 13, 1769. On the 5th instant Mr. Charles Digges died suddenly in the prime of life at Dumfries in Prince William county. He was the eldest son of William Digges, Esq., of Maryland . . . His acquaintance was very extensive both in Europe and America. April 13. On Tuesday last died at Porto Bello after a short illness Mr. Alexander Finnie, for many years adjutant to the middle district of this colony. Page 188. On the 25th ulto died in an advanced age at his house in Essex county Col. William Daingerfield &c. May 4. On Thrusday the 3d instant Mr. Meriwether Smith of Essex county, and who has obliged the public through the channel of this paper with several spirited pieces relating to the Stamp act and other acts of Parliament, was married to Miss Betsy Daingerfield, of King and Queen Co. Lately died in Albemarle the Reverend Mr James Maury, Rector of Fredericksville in that county . . . Let it not therefore be thought impertinent to tell the public that the gentleman here spoken of was born in Virginia and brought up at William and Mary College, and was an honour both to his country and the place of his education. . . It might have been hard to say whether he was more to be admired as a learned man or reverenced as a good man. [Long obituary]. August 24. Capt. Henry Talman died a few days ago at his house in New Kent county. Dec. 7. On Monday the 27th ulto. departed this Life Col Thomas Tabb, long a member for Amelia Co. He had for several years struggled, with uncommon fortitude, with the dropsy, which at last put a period to his days to the great regret of his neighbours and numerous ac- quaintances, to whom he was ever dear, being their counsellor, friend & benefactor. Few (if any) Virginians traded to extensively as he did; none with better credit, or character; and by his death the Colony has lost one of its most useful members. Dec. 7. On Friday died at his house in Northumberland county the Hon. Presley Thornton, Esq., one of his Majesty's council in this Colony &c. Dec. 14. Virginia Gazette, edited by Alexander Purdie and John Dixon. January, 1771 - January, 1772. On Monday 3d ult. died at his seat in Southampton county in the 61st year of his age Colonel Jesse Brown, a Gentleman who was thoroughly versed in surgery &c. Jan. 3. Deaths - Gabriel Cay, Esq., Cmptroller of his Majesty's customs for the Port of Hampton. Mr. Thomas Jameson, merchant of Yorktown. George Gurley father of Rev. George Gurley, rector of St. Luke's Parish in this (Southampton) county. Jan. 10. Page 189. On Sunday 25th November last William Nelson, junior, and hew new married lady made their appearance in Stratton Major church, King and Queen Co., for the first time after marriage, when the Rev. Mr. Dunlap delivered an excellent sermon on the marriage state. Jan. 17. Friday Jan 25 died this morning at his house near this city Mr. Frederick Bryan for many years deputy sheriff of York Co. Jan. 24. On Saturday died, at Mr. Roger Gregory's in King William Co., Capt. Charles Seaton, of Bristol. for many years commander of a ship in the Virginia trade. February 14. Dwelling house of Mrs. Langnburne in King William Co. burned down. Yesterday was married in Henrico Mr. William Carter, third son of Mr. John Carter, aged 23, to Mrs. Sarah Ellyson, Relict of Mr. Gerard Ellyson, deced, aged eighty-five, a sprightly old tit with three thousand pounds fortune. Deaths: Mr. George Nicholas, clerk of Dinwiddie, Mrs. Jameson relict of Mr. Thomas Jameson of Yorktown, merchant, lately deced. March 14. Last week died here (Norfolk) Mr. Richard Knight, merchant, Louisa county, March 12 on Saturday last died Sir William Bickley, Baronet. Richmond, Drowned Mr. Jasper Halket, storekeeper with Mr. Neil Campbell, while crossing a creek on horseback, his sermon was preached by Rev. William Coutts. March 21. Married James Parke Farley, Esquire, to Miss Betsey Byrd, eldest daughter of Hon. William Byrd, Esq. March 28. Death: Mrs. Catherine Davenport, relict of Mr. George Davenport, late of this city. April 18. On the 14th instant died at Blandford on Appomattox, in the fifty-fifth year of his age, Mr. Samuel Gordon, merchant at that place for many years. He left no children. Married Hugh Nelson, Esq., second son of his Honor the President [William Nelson], to Miss Judy Page, eldest dau. of Hon. John Page. William Griffin, Esq., to Mrs. Robinson, widow of the late Speaker. May 16. Married, Doctor James Blair of this city to Miss Kitty Eustace, of New York. Peter Thornton, Esq., of Northumberland to Miss Sally Throckmorton, of Gloucester. May 23. Robert Burwell's house on Burwell Bay described. June 20. Page 190. Marriages: David Kerr, Esq., atty at law in King and Queen, to Miss Fanny Tucker, dau of late Col. Robert Tucker of Norfolk. Death: Mr. Francis Jerdone, of Louisa, an eminent merchant in that county. He acquired a handsome fortune by trade, with the fairest reputation. August 15. Death: Bowler Cocke, Esq., at his seat at Shirley. Aug. 22. Yesterday morning died at Westover, in an advanced age, Mrs. Maria Byrd, mother of Hon. William Byrd, Esq. Aug. 29. On the 13th ult. died at his house at Curles in Henrico, aged 75, John Pleasants. Sept. 12. Death: Armistead Lightfoot, Esq., at his house in Yorktown. Sept. 19. Death: Mr. Thomas Thompson, of Norfolk, merchant. mr. Robert Crooks, a merchant of that place. Sept. 16. Married: Sept. 19 John Spotswood, Esquire, of Spotsylvania, to Miss Sally Rowzee, youngest dau. of Mr. John Rowzee, of Essex county. Last Thursday, Mr. Robert Taylor, of Norfolk, to Miss Sally Barraud, eldest dau of Mr. Daniel Barrand, merchant in that place. John Carter, Esq., of King George, to Miss Philadelphia Claiborne, youngest dau. of Philip Whitehead Clairborne, Esq., of King William county. Deaths: Dr. John Dalgleish of Morfolk, faithful physician. Mr. George Ellis, merchant of Richmond town, at Norfolk; Mr. Thomas Aitchison, of Portsmouth, formerly an eminent merchant in this county. Mr. Harry Robinson of King William, atty at law, a fair practitioner &c. Mr. John Kidd, of Philadelphia, merchant at Norfolk. Oct. 3. Death: Col. Richard Johnson, of Newcastle. Oct. 10. Death: On 6th of July last in South of France, Captain Byrd, eldest son of Hon. William Byrd, Esq. Mr. John Wilson, shoemaker, and Mr. James Esther, blockmaker, both tradesmen in credit. Oct. 17. Deaths: Mrs. Catherine Blaikley, of this city, in the 76th year of her age, an eminent midwife, and who in the course of her practice brought upwards of 3,000 children into the world. Mrs. Huldah Read, in the 26th year of her age, wife of Dr. John K. Read, of Hanover Co. Oct. 24. Death: Richard Baker, Esq., atty at law and clerk of Isle of Wight co. Oct. 31. On Tuesday last died, in the 85th year of his age, Hon. John Page 191. Blair, a gentleman who in the course of a long life discharged the office of Representative, Auditor, Judge, Privy Councillor and President of the Colony. Nov. 7. On Sunday last, 10th of this month, in King William, died Mrs. Mary Gregory, lady of Roger Gregory, Esq. Marriage: Mr. James Mills, merchant of Urbanna, to Mrs. Boyd, relict of Mr. Walter Boyd of Blandford. Nov. 14. Married: Mr. John Burwell to Miss Nancy Powell, youngest daughter of Mr. Benjamin Powell of this city. Death: Mr. Philip Whitehead Claiborne, a few days after being elected one of the representatives for King William, at his house in that county. December 5.