rin 56 ID 3894
Surname sometimes listed as POVAL, POEVALL, PUVALL POVEY, POVY, POVIE. [I wonder if the name may have evolved later to POWELL.] Given name considered by some to have been Robin.
"By family tradition, Robin (or Robert) POVAL (1650-1728) was from St. Martin-in-the Fields, London. He was stolen or indentured very young into service. He was a servant to Robert (King) Carter of Charles City Co., Virginia." 1
Other versions of Robert's origin: 34
Born 1653 in Henrico Co., VA (LDS Ancestral File)
Born 1660 in Henrico Co., VA (L. L. Hagerty)
[I've seen no suggestion of parents for Robert.]
Born abt 1650-1660, England or Henrico, VA Married 1683 in Henrico Co., VA & apparently again in England to Elizabeth HOOPER/HOOKER [Details on Elizabeth' sheet] [Elizabeth apparently died before 1728. She is not listed in Robert's will]
Died 1728 Henrico Co., VA
Children John Died 1762-1766 Married Elizabeth WOODSON Robert Died 1732/33 Married Judith E. WOODSON Mary Died after 1749 Married Giles CARTER Sarah Died ? Married John ROACH [These four were listed in Robert's will.]
[I don't know the birth order of the children.]
Was there another son, Charles? In 1717 he bought 100 acres in Henrico & Charles City Counties from James Powell COCKE. In 1719 he died, and John POVALL presented the inventory and appraisement of his estate. [These two items from Henrico Co. Original Papers, Package 1. Valentine Papers, Vol. III, p 1297]
21 Jun 1681 Robert (X) POVALL a member of a Jury of Inquiry. 2
20 Nov 1681 Robert POVEY/TOVEY/PARVEY Headright of Wm. & Tho. PUCKET, Henrico Co., VA, Bristol Parish, N. side Appomattox River 3
2 Oct 1682 Robert POVALL did this day give notice of his intended voyage to England by setting up his name at the Court House Door according to law 4
3 Sep 1683 Acct of Licenses returned to Town (Jamestown) viz; Robert POVALL for marriage with Eliza HOOPER.(Gov. Fee) 20d [pence] or 200 wt. tobacco. 5
ca 1683-1685 Apparently Robert and Elizabeth were in England, where Elizabeth HOOKER's identity was established as the daughter of Lord HOOKER of Malvern Hills, England, and as an heir to his estate. They occupied the HOOKER estate for a while and then leased it for 99 years, at the end of which period it is said it became escheated to the Crown. After abandoning the English estate, the POVALLs obtained possession of their home, "Malvern Hills," in Henrico Co., VA. 6 [Note: One of the very early battles of the Civil War was fought at Malvern Hills.]
24 Jun 1685 Articles of agreement made by and between George BLYTHE of ye Parish of St. Margaretts, Westminster, in ye Co. of Middlesex, souldier, decd. and Robert (X) POVALL of ye sd. Parish of St Martin's in ye ffields in ye County of sd. Mariner. The sd. BLYTHE for himself, Exors., admrs., assigns, &c. & for consideracons hereafter named; cove- nants, agrees, to serve the said POVALL from & after the Feast of ye birth of our Lord Christ next ensuing for the term of six years. The sd. POVALL in consideracon of sd. BLYTHEs services, promises to provide for sd. BLYTHE "good, wholesome & sufficient meat, drink, washing, lodging & apparell during ye sd. term & at end of term" double apparell and three barrels of corn & other allowances according to the custom of the Country where he shall serve his time as afsd." Witnessed & notarized in St. James's Markett Street. 18 Dec 1685 Recorded Henrico Co., VA Court 7
7 Oct 1685 Robert POVALL, Planter of Henrico Co deed from WM. (X) HUMPHREY, of same Co. planter. 90 pounds: sterl. or value thereof in goods at the choice of sd. HUMPHREY & 2 years accommodation of ye sd. HUMPHREY, in hand paid or secured to be paid. 150 acres on Malborn hills whereon sd. HUMPHREY now lives (mentions a board of warranty signed & sealed by Mr. Richard COCKE, senr. dated last of October 1669). 18 Xbr 1685 Recorded 8
18 Dec 1685 Saml. HOSY, a servant to Mr. Robt. POVALL adjudged to be 17 years old. 9
18 Dec 1686 Mr. Robert POVALL had a bastard child bound to him. 10
1 Jun 1687 Robert POVALL member of Grand Jury impannelled 11
1 Feb 1687 Mr. Robert POVALL one of the Grand Jurymen for this County complained to Capt. Wm. Randolph, a Magistrate, of Jno. GUNTER who had violated the 7 act of Assembly made Oct. 1686 in regard to planting tobacco. 12
1 Jun 1687 The will of Wm. Humphrey decd. proved by oath of Capt. Wm. RANDOLPH,a witness thereto; & order for probat thereof granted Margarett, wife of Maurice FLOYD, ye Exectrx. therein named. Robt. POVALL & Jno.WATSON enter themselves securities. Giles CARTER, John ANOT, Robert POVALL & Danl. PRICE appointed appraisers of sd.estate. 13
12 Jul 1687 Robert (X) POVALL one of the appraisers of the estate of Wm. HUMPHREY, decd. 14
Oct 1689 Robt. POVEY, headright of Thomas COCK, Henrico Co.,VA. Verina Parish, S. side Appomattox River [Is this our Robert?] 15
1 Oct 1691 Robert POVALL a Petit Juror 16
1 Xbr 1691 Acct. of estate of Fra. CLEAVELY, decd. returned by Wm. RANDOLPH, Coroner, as by him sold at public outcry &c. & at request of Robt. POVALL ordered that 200 lbs. tob. & cask b deducted out of his bill to the sd. estate for a mare which at time of outcry was supposed to be running in the hundd. but now is made appear that she was then dead. 17
1 Aug 1692 Robert POVALL presented an acct. of 4112 1/2 lbs. tobac against the estate of Fr. Cleavely, decd. including Funerall charges &c. The Court ordered pd. out of estate of sd. CLEAVELY 3271 lbs. the rest of sd. account not being proved as ye law directs. 18
1 Aug 1692 Robert POVALL makes complaint of his servant maid having a bastard child. Orderd that she serve her master 2 years after her term of service expires; and also that hse be whipped at the whipping post with twenty lashes on her bare back well laid on. 19
25 Aug 1692 Robert POVALL & Ralph HUDSPEATH enter themselves securities for Margt. Floyd's probate of the last will & testament of Wm. HUMPHREYS decd. 20
1 Apr 1692 Robert (X) POVALL, Thomas (X) EAST, Robt. (X) WOODSON, and Samuel TROTMAN appraisers of the estate of Danll.PRICE, decd. 1 Oct 1692 Returned & Recorded. 21
Aug 1692 Robert POVALL and Giles CARTER, securities for Susanna PRICE's administration on the estate of Danll. PRICE, decd. 1 Oct 1692 Returned & Recorded. 22
20 Sep 1692 Robert (X) POVALL, Giles CARTER, Wm. COCK, & John COCKE appraisers of estate of Wm. GARRETT, decd. 23 On the same day Ralph HUDSPETH I was recorded in the Court of Varina as one of the securities for GARRETT's widow, Eliza. 34
5 Oct 1693 Robert POVALL made oath in Open Court that abt. 6 or 7 years since, being at the house of Capt. Wm. RANDOLPH in the sd. County, he then and there saw Mr. William IRBY, Junr.of Charles City Co. married to Elizabeth MASCALL formerly wife of Richard Mascall of same Co.and the reputed daughter of John MAIDEN late of this Co., decd. according to the solemnity of the Church of England and that sd. Wm & Elizabeth have since dwelt together as man and wife. 24
20 Mar 1693 Robert (X) POVALL, Giles CARTER, Stephen COCKE & William LEWIS appraise the estate of Wm COCKE, decd. 1 Jun 1694 Returned & Recorded. 25
1 Apr 1695 Robert POVALL, Pltf. vs Wm. WHITE, Deft. Dismissed. Robert POVALL, Deft. vs Shard HATLY, Pltf. Dismissed 26
25 Oct 1695 Robert POVEY. Headright of Capt. William RANDOLPH, Charles City Co., VA, Wynoake Parish, on Pigeon Swamp,.S. side of James River [Is this our Robert?]. 27
1 May 1700 Robert POVALL is nominated and appointed surveyor of the highway from Mr. Stephen COCK's mill to the first slash above the Poplar Brook being about half a mile from the top of the hill. 28
1701 Robert POVALL mentioned as part owner of land on N. side of James River, close to White Oak Swamp. Ralph HUDSPETH also mentioned. (SL Book, Henrico Co. Deeds 975.5433.R2w, p 118) 34
1703 Robert, Eliza & Robert, Jr. POVALL and Eliza CARTER were headrights of John WOODSON. 34
1703 Robert POVALL/POVEY's land in Henrico Co. was adjacent to Giles CARTER, John PLEASANTS, and several COCKE brothers and their sons on the north side of Turkey Island Creek. The land sometimes called Mallborn Hills and sometimes called the Lowground. 29
2 Apr 1703 Robert (X) POVALL one of the appraisers of the estate of John HARTFORD, decd. 1 Jun 1705 Returned & recorded 30
16 Jan 1706 Robert (X) POVALL one of the witnesses to will of Thomas COCKE. Probated 1 APR 1707 31
22 Jul 1726 Robert POVEALL (signed POVALL). Deed of gift to his sons John POVEALL and Robert POVEALL, Junr. Each to receive a divided half of the land and premises. Father reserves the right to occupy the property for his natural life. 32
16 Sep 1728 Robert POVEALL signed a will appointing sons John & Robert POVEALL to be joint executors to divide the estate as they see fit without being appraised by order of the court. Bequests:
Son John - Half of the land and half of the personal estate. 2 young horses & "the bed that I now lie on."
Son Robert - Half of the land and half of the personal estate. If Robert dies without heirs the land would all go to John. [Note: Robert died four years later leaving a wife and two children, one of whom was appointed co-executor] The crop of tobacco on hand and 2 negroes.
Daughter Sarah ROACH - A negro girl now in her possession.
Daughter Mary CARTER - A negro girl.
Giles CARTER [son-in-law?] - Ten barrels of corn to assist in getting the crop of corn.
Witnesses: James Powell COCKE, Mary (X) COLEY, Ellinor (X) EVANS.
1 Monday in Jan. 1728 Will probated, executed 16 Sep 1728 33 [At that time the new year started March 25.]
1 Selden and Kindred of Virginia, by Edna Mae Selden, pub. Virginia
Stationery Co., Richmond, VA p.64
2 The Edward Pleasants Valentine Papers, abstracts of records in the
local and general archives of Virginia, published by the Valentine
Museum, Richmond, VA Henrico County Records
Vol. III P.1298 Vol. 1677-1692 p.191
3 Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and
Grants, Nell Marion Nugent, pub. Virginia State Library, Richmond
Vol. II p.247 Patent Book 7 p.200
4 Valentine Papers Vol. III p.1298 Vol 1677-1692 p.227
5 Ibid
6 Selden and Kindred in Virginia p.65
7 Valentine Papers Vol. III p.1298 Vol. 1677-1692 p.337
8 Ibid p.338
9 Ibid p.1299 1682-1701 p.200
10 Ibid 1677-1692 p.396
11 Ibid p.446
12 Ibid 1682-1701 p.257
13 Ibid p.239
14 Ibid 1677-1692 p.450
15 Cavaliers & Pioneers Vol. II, P.335 Patent Book 8 p.1
16 Valentine Papers Vol. III p.1300 1682-1701 p.387
17 Ibid p.396
18 Ibid p.1299 1677-1692 p.480
19 Ibid p.480
20 Ibid p.1300 Orphans Court 1677-92 p.38
21 Ibid Vol. 1682-1701 p.341
22 Ibid p.356
23 Ibid 1688-1697 p.340
24 Ibid p.443
25 Ibid p.1301 p.491
26 Ibid p.1300 1682-1701 p.43
27 Cavaliers and Pioneers Vol. III p.1 Patent Book 9, p.2
28 Valentine Papers Vol. III p.1300 1682-1701 p.270
29 Ibid III p.1301 1697-1704 p.383
Also, Genealogies of Virginia Families, From the Virginia Magazine
of History and Biography Vol. II p.258
30 Valentine Papers Vol. III p 1301 1697-1704 p.447
31 Ibid 1706-1709 p.28
32 Ibid III p.1302 #1 D.W. 1725-1737 p.37
33 Ibid III p.1304 Ibid p.221
34 Gedcom from Lila Lee (Richardson) Hagerty, March 1997