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| Edward Deering | see FAMILY TREE | |
| Born: Abt. 1721 Possibly Orange Co., VA
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| Married: Abt. 1743 Orange Co., VA | ||
| Died: 04 Aug 1791 Campbell Co., VA | Campbell County VA Will Book 1, page 184 In the name of God Amen, this first day of February in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and ninety I Edward Deering, Campbell County, State of Virginia being in perfect mind and memory thanks be to God, therefore Calling to mind this mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed for all men on to dye. Do make this my last Will and Testament that is to say Principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God, that gave it and my body I recommend to the Earth to be Buried in a Christian decent Burial at the discretion of my executors hereafter named nothing Doubting but at the General resurrection. I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and is touching such Worldly Estate where such it hath please God to bless me with in this life I give demise and disposed of the same in the following manner. Item, I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rosamond White my Negro Girl named Vilet with her increase to her and her heirs forever. I give and bequeath unto my son John Deering the whole amount of my account against him and if upon a Settlement there should by nothing due to me my will and desire is that he should have five pound out of my estate to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath unto my Son James Deering, Eldest Daughter Ann the Bed and all furniture which I kept for my own use during my life to her forever and the balance or residue of my Estate my Will and devise is that it should be sold and equally Divided between my sons Anthoney Deering, Robert Deering, James Deering and William except a Deduction of fifteen pound out of my Son Robert part which --- I have already Advanst to him And lastly I constitute and appoint my two sons James Deering and William Deering to by me Executors to this my last Will and Testament, In Witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and Seal this day and year above written. Signed and Sealed and ) Edw. Dearing Delivered in Present ) of us the Subscribed ) Benjamin Haden ? John Anthony James Quarles ? |
FATHER
MOTHER
WIFE
Ann
Notes from Helen DEARING
Ann, the wife was not mentioned in the Will, so believe she pre-deceased him, but did fine her name in an indenture field 01 Aug 1773, when they were selling and buying land.
Some have her name as Ann Johnson with no documentation.
CHILDREN
1. Rosamond Deering b. Abt. 1743
2. John Deering b. 25 Mar 1745
3. Anthony Deering b. Abt. 1748
4. James Deering b. 03 Jul 1750
5. Robert Deering b. Abt. 1753
6. William Deering b. 20 Jul 1763
Edward Deering
by Susan Brooke
Dec 2020
Robert Dearing, the father of Edward Dearing, was
in Orange County, VA as early as 1732 so Edward Dearing may have been born in
Orange County.(1) He first showed up in the records of Orange County
in 1754 making a petition for a new road. (2) We know his wife's name was Ann
from a deed made in 1774 when Robert Dearing and wife Ann were selling 156 acres
to Jeremiah White for £70. (3) He had obtained this land three years
earlier in 1771 for only £33. One of the trustees selling him this land was
James Madison. (4)
There
are a couple of debt records, one in 1777 and one in 1782 both of which ended
with the debts satisfied. (5) In 1781 Edward Dearing signed a petition saying
that for members of the Orange County Militia it should not be compulsory to
serve for 18 months; that 3 months should be sufficient. (6) Edward was in
his mid 50's when the American Revolution began. He may have been a member
of that Orange County Militia, and he may have served 3 months as a private as
there are records of a Pvt. Edward Dearing serving under a Captain Windsor Brown
in the 1st Virginia State Regiment commanded by Col George Gibson. (7) Edward's
son James served as a private in Capt. Francis Taylor's co, 2nd VA Reg. under
Col. Alexander Spotswood, and Col. Christian Tebeger. One book says "he was a
captain in the revolutionary war serving under General Washington." (8) Edward's
son, Anthony may be the Anthony Dearing of record in Virginia who was paid £11.5
on May 18, 1788 for 15 days use of his wagon.
(9) His
son John Dearing is mentioned in several pension records as Captain, but he was
recommended as an ensign in the Fauquier Militia, 27 Aug 1781. (10) So, we know
his sons were active in the American Revolution. However, the Private
Edward Dearing serving under Captain Windsor Brown is probably another Edward
Dearing, possibly even a son of his who died before Edward's will was written.
In 1783 Edward
Deering and his wife Ann sold 274 acres to a Benjamin Johnson in exchange for "6
likely Negroes about sixteen years of age and a still containing 53 gallons of
liquor." (11) He and his sons Robert and William are found in the 1782 and 1783
tax records with 10 slaves. (12) He then moved to Campbell County, VA. "He died
in 1791 while deer hunting with a party of friends who had stopped to rest at a
spring near old Shiloh church which stood near Lynch's station; when the others
started again they missed Dearing and returning to their halting place found
that he had expired." (13) His sons John and Anthony made bond in Stokes
County, NC promising to make an inventory, etc. with the provision that their
obligations would become void if a valid will was obtained. (14) A will was
found in Campbell County, VA. In this will Edward Deering said he was of
Campbell County. He named his children, Rosamond White, John, James,
Anthony, Robert and William Deering. In that order. This makes us
think Rosamond was the oldest child, etc.
Sources
(1)
2 February 1730/31 (SCRO, 50) (Southwest Mountain Chapel)
On Petition of Benjamin cave to have the road that Comes from black Walnut run a
Cross the river to the Mountain Chapped Devided at the river, is granted, and
Ordered that Anthony Head be Overseer thereof, And that Mr. Robert Beverlys
Tythables and Robert Darings Do Serve under him to help Make And Clear the Said
road.
(2)
Orange County Order BK 5 pg. 524
27 Feb 1754
"On the
Petition of Edward Dearing, Bradley Kimbrow, William Grisham & Rob. Dearing for
leave to clear a Rolling Road from the said Kimbrows into Wm Madisons Road. It
is Ordered that Richard Barbous, Philip Bush, William Lucas & Wm Lucas Jun or
any three of them being first sworn before some Justice of this County do View
the demands and may whereon the said Road is purposed to be cleared faithfully &
impartially and that they make report thereof to the Next Court with the
Conveniences & inconveniences attending the same."
Orange County Order BK 6 pg. 5 27 Apr 1754
"The Persons appointed to view the Road petitioned by
Edward Dearing having made their Report agreeable to the pet'n it is ordered
that the sd Edward Dearing, Bradley Kinsbow, William Grisham, & Rob't Dearing
have Leave to clear a "Rooling Roard" from the said Kinbrows in to Wm Madisons
Road the way that was agreed to by the said Viewers."
(3)
Orange County VA Deed BK 16 pg. 210
28 Apr 1774
Edward
Deering and Ann his wife 156 acres which Edward "purchased of the trustees" to
Jeremiah White for £70
(4) Orange County VA Deed BK 15 pg. 457. 28 Nov 1771
Trustees George Taylor, James Madison and John Carter, Gent. had placed an add in the Virginia Gazette. Edward Deering was the "Best Bidder" at £33 for 156 acres of land.
(5) Orange County VA Judgment Bundles film
1863118
Image 404-406 22 Feb 1777
Anthony and Edward Dearing bound to David Griffith for a little over £35
Image 615-616 27 Feb 1782
Edward Dearing and James Merriweather bound to Andrew Leach for a little over
£29
(6) Book "Selected VA Rev. War Records" by Bevin Creel, 2007. pg. 245-6 "Legislative petition, Orange Co VA, 27 Feb 1781 Reel 148, Box 192, Folder 19. Members Orange Co. Militia ask for repeal of act concerning compulsory 18 mo. service. 3 mo. service suffice.
(7) Fold3 Record
(8) Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography by Lyon Gardiner Tyler 1915
(9) Receipt Book of Capt. Charles Russell, Assistant Deputy Quartermaster (Fold3)
(10) Fauquier Countains in the Revolution
(11) Orange County VA Deed BK 18 pg. 201 7 Dec 1783 image 393
Edward Deering to Benjamin Johnson 274 acres of land for 6 Negros aged about 16 and a still with 53 gallons. With the [privilege to "enjoy the sd land & premises with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof without the lawful Sett. Suit hindrance, Interruptions, molestation or Disturbance of him the sd. Edward Deering and Ann his wife, their heirs or assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever. (except the right of Dower be claimed by Wm. Beverly and the sd. Edward Deering and Ann his wife.) Signed by Edward Deering and Ann his wife. One of the witnesses is Robert Deering.
(12) 1783 Tax Records Orange County, VA
(13) Campbell Chronicles and Family Sketches by R. H. Early, 1927 pg. 397-398
"Edward, the son of Robert Deering of Orange, in 1782 sold Benjamin Johnson 274 acres of his land in that county for six likely negroes about sixteen years of age, and a still containing 53 gallons of liquor, and then moved to Campbell. He died in 1791 while deer hunting with a party of friends who had stopped to rest at a spring near old Shiloh church which stood near Lynch's station; when the others started again they missed Dearing and returning to their halting place found that he had expired. His will, recorded at Rustburg, names his children, Rosamond White, John, James, Anthony, Robert and William Deering, all of whom, except James appear to have died early or left the county. James married between 1780-85 Elizabeth the daughter of Robert and Penelope Lynch-Adams, and settled at a place on little Otter river between Castle Craig and Evington. He served in the Revolution from Orange county as a private in Captain Francis Taylor's Company, 2nd Virginia regiment, which was commanded successively by Colonel Alexander Spotswood and Colonel Christian Febieger, his name appearing on the pay rolls of April, 1777 and February, 1778: according to family tradition he rose to rank of captain by which title he was always called: He died in 1811, and his will gives names of his children:"
John Dearing and Anthony Dearing bound for £250 on distribution of estate of Edward Dearing - to pay debts and distribute possessions, unless a will is provided in which case this bond is void.