I90781: R. Channing BEALE Judge of TexasHon. (____

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7--1.R. Channing, a distinguished Judge of Texas.

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INVENTORY OF EARLY ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES COUNTY OF HENRICO page 238 Buffin Mansion Site (Dutch Gap Quad): This 2 story brick mansion was owned by the Buffin family, after whom nearby Buffin Road was named. According to family tradtion, during the Civil War Federal officers pulled cannons into the front lawn and told the family to be out of the house by 11 am. The mansion was destroyed and the family was forced to live in the slave quarters until they could build another dwelling. page 309 The Buffin family came to this country from France before the American Revolution and settled in the eastern part of Henrico Co. They owned a large home on what is know the Buffin Road.

I have been told that Alfred Buffin and Pres. Harrison were neighbors and good friends resulting in the naming of the 2 male Buffin children after the Pres.

War of 1812: Giles Buffin of Charles City Co. Va, served under Capt. Wm. Folkes Co. from 52 reg. Va Malitia commanded by Lt.Col John H. Christian in the service from the 21 June to the 13 of July 1813. Private for 16 days. (Giles Buffins will was proved by Wm F. Folkes)

They are several notes stating that Amey Stanley Spraggins was from the Westover Plantation, but have been unable to find this connection.

William and Mary Qrtly. Vol 24: Archibald Christian (John 2, William 1) married Fanny Warren, sister of Dr. Michael Warren of Warrenton, James City and had 1 Mary 2 Jane who first married Samuel Parker second Phillip Buffin.

"Served from 6/21 to 7/13 1813 Private Under Capt. Wm. Folkes 52nd Reg. VA Militia Commanded by Lt.Col. John H. Christian Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 Military Service War of 1812 Charles City County VA
Family info shows Giles & Amey to have been married only about 17 years. This would have made Emily from a previous marriage Number of Marriages about 1809 to 1814
Number of Children Five

Guide to the Papers of Shirley Plantation, 679pp., 1818 - Receipt & Account of Hill Carter w/ Giles Buffin for Mending Shoes. May 12, 1819 - Amount & Receipt for Shoemaker. Hill Carter to Giles Buffin. October 19, 1819 - Account of Hill Carter w/ Giles Shoemaker Charles City, VA

Purchased land for $300 from James Vaughan, Indenture states Giles currently resides on the property, it is bounded by the land of Benjamin Harrison on one side, James Vaughan on another and the Carter family on another Property April 9, 1815 Deed Book of Charles City, VA

Census: 1820 & 1830 Charles City Co VA

Will: Jan. 29, 1829 proved May 19, 1831 Charles City County VA: In the name of God, Amen. I Giles Buffin, of the County of Charles City being weak and infirm in body, but of a sound mind and disposing memory and being desirous of disposing of such earthly goods, as it has pleased God to bless me with, so hereby make, ordain and constitute this my last Will and Testament, revoking all others this 1/29/1829. That is to say,
ITEM: I leave to my affectionate wife the use of my plantation, on which I now reside, for and during her natural life, together with every species of property not hereater expected after the payment of my just debts, in view and for the purpose of enabling her to educate and support my children. But at her death or marriage is that my plantation be rented or leased for the benfit of my children, but at no time and in no case whatever to be sold.
ITEM: I give to my 3 sons, to wit, Alfred, Philip & Melchisdick my 3 guns to take choice as they are named when they shall attain to the age of 21 years or sooner, should my affectionate wife conceive that either of them will be benefited thereby.
ITEM: My desire is that should my wife at any time find it convenient to make such advances to my daughter, Emily Alvis, as shall not interfere with distinguishing my debts, the education and support of my children, she may do so, but in no case or event shall my said daughter, receive more than a child's proportion after the payment of my debts, education and support as above stated.
ITEM: My desire is that should Sylvanius Spraggins, now living with me, remain in the service of my family until he shall arrive at the lawful age ( in addition to his annual reasonable remuneration for services) my wife shall then, give to him, the said Sylvanius, one cow or the value thereof.
ITEM: I give to my daughter, ALtezera Buffin, one cald (female) to her and her heirs forever.
ITEM: I give to my daughter Emily ALvis, one small table (round) to her and her heirs forever, and lastly I nominate my wife Amey S. Buffin Exectx. of this my last will, with a desire that she may act without giving security for qualification in court.
Giles X Buffin his mark Signed,
sealed and acknowledged in presence of Thomas Taylor, Wm. F. Folkes and John H. Philips"

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Sarah Garland Born: ABT 1692 of VA Married: ABT 1710 of VA Spouses: John Wingfield, Thomas Wingfield

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1810 VA Census: Nicholas 2 1 1 1 X 2 1 X 1 X X Amherst

Nicholas5 Harrison, born 1776, married Ann (Nancy) Woodruff, daughter of Captain Daniel Woodruff and ---, widow of Taliaferro Hill. ^[S624]

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1851 - Louisa Hodges died since testator - never married.

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2 Samuel Cunningham HOUSTON b: 1728 d: 1797 + Elizabeth MC CROSKEY b: 1728

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Children:
Samuel Morton b. 23 Sep 1745 + Philadephia Wade (Wife)
Sarah Morton b. 1748
Quin Morton b. 1749 in Charlotte Co., Virginia
David Morton b. 1751
Sarah Morton b. 1753
Jonathon Morton b. 1755
Susanna Morton b. 1757
John Morton b. 16 Aug 1757 in Prince Edward Co., Virginia
Josiah Morton b. 1761

HISTORICAL GENEALOGY OF THE WOODSONS AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, By Henry Morton. Woodson, 1915, HHBL CS 43.G46x G #743. pg 34, 56:

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alt: 1786

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The first death recorded in Moscow.

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Children: Phebe Worsham md John Booker; Martha Worsham md Stith Hardaway; Elizabeth Worsham md John Royal.

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My Southern Family

Hon. R. Channing BEALE Judge of Texas

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ID Number: I90781

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Giles C. BUFFIN

1778 - May 1831

ID Number: I41031

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Elizabeth CAUFIELD

ABT 1590 - ____

ID Number: I87464

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Joseph COLEMAN

3 Mar 1770 - Jun 1846

ID Number: I64689

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Sarah GARLAND

ABT 1692 - ____

ID Number: I62319

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Nicholas HARRISON

1776 - 1826

ID Number: I3725

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Louisa HODGES

24 Sep 1829 - 25 Dec 1844

ID Number: I26881

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Elizabeth MCCROSKEY

ABT 1728 - ____

ID Number: I74860

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Richard MORTON

1721 - AFT 27 Feb 1815

ID Number: I78181

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Nancy QUISENBERRY

ABT 1786 - ____

ID Number: I24511

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Sarah SWARTZ

30 Mar 1832 - 11 Mar 1833

ID Number: I37115

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Nellie Wanda WHITING

Daniel WORSHAM

ABT 1690 - 17 Aug 1727

ID Number: I39485

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