Descendants of Robert JORDAN
Generation
No. 1
1. ROBERT1 JORDAN was born 1706 in Surry Co, VA, and died Bef.
17 Nov 1761 in Surry Co, VA.
Notes for ROBERT JORDAN:
ROBERT JORDAN born about
1706 Surry Co, VA
IMPORTANT:
Does anyone descend from
this Robert Jordan? If so, please contact Janet Burks ([email protected]) if you descend from this man.
Was Robert an older
son of Richard Jordan ( III) as his land is adj. to Benjamin Jordan?
Records from Surry Co, VA:
Will & Deed Bk
1738-1754
Robert Jordan age 32 years
deposition as to the genuiness of signature to Will of John Pearson late of
this county dec'd having known said Pearson for 26 years last past before his
death. Recorded 21 March 1738. Also William Crips, age 62 and Sampson
Laneer age 56 swear to the handwriting of John Pearson. Will of John Pearson was written 8 Aug 1721
and probated 21 Mar 1738.
Bk 9 p 16, 21 Feb 1738,
Listed in Estate of Mary Tyrus dec'd.
ROBERT JORDAN
Deed Bk 1738-1754, Will of
Elizabeth ANDREWS 29 Nov 1735 probated 18 Nov 1741. Executor Bartholomew Andrews.
Cousin Bartholomew Andrews son of Robert. Former Husband Nathaniel Roberts(will dated 19 Apr 1693). Legatees: Margaret Tuther, dau of George; Mary
Long widow of George. Witness: Henry SOWERBY and ROBERT JORDAN
Probably same Robert Jordan
listed in Richard Jordan III Will in 1751:
* "To son Benjamin
Jordan 250 acres adjoining ROBERT JORDAN's
& Bartholomew ANDREWS
lines"
* Deed Bk 7 p 288 -- 29 Sep 1756- BENJAMIN JORDAN of SUSSEX County to JOHN BARNES
of Surry Co for 22 lbs 10
shillings sells 250 ac in Southpark Parish adjoining lands of ROBERT JORDAN and
the White Oak Branch.
(note: this is the same 250 ac bequeath Benjamin from his father
Richard Jordan III)
Bk 10, Page 287 ROBERT JORDAN.
Inventory, Date: 17 Nov 1761. Recorded 18 May 1762.
Appraisers: John Magget, James Davis, and William ROSE
Who were his heirs?
More research is needed on
this Robert Jordan.