Joseph
Woodson
Born about in Henrico County, Colony of Virginia
Ancestors 
Son of Benjamin Woodson
and Sarah (Porter) Woodson
Brother of
William Woodson, Benjamin Woodson, John Woodson IV, Robert Woodson Sr, Sarah (Woodson) Allen and Elizabeth (Woodson) Daniel
Husband of
Susannah (Watkins) Woodson
— married
about 1724 in Henrico County, Colony of Virginia
Descendants 
Father of
Mary (Woodson) Mosby
Died
at about age 97
in Powhatan County, Colony of Virginia
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Biography
Joseph Woodson was born about 1694 in Henrico County, Virginia. About 1724, Joseph married Susannah Watkins, daughter of Thomas Watkins. [1] Joseph and Susannah had one daughter Mary Woodson, who married Poindexter Mosby.[2]
Joseph Woodson died in 1791 in Powhatan County, Virginia.
Last Will
Joseph Woodson's Will, dated 4 July 1791 and proved 15 September 1791 in Powhatan County, Virginia. Executor grandson Joseph Mosby. Witnesses: Miller Woodson, Matthew Sanderson, Dancy McGray, Benj. Hobson, Joseph Davis.[3] [4]
Devisees listed:
- Daughter Mary Mosby, wife of Poindexter Mosby
- Grandchildren, Benjamin Mosby, Joseph Mosby, Elizabeth Mosby, Clarissa Mosby, Poindexter Mosby, Sarah Mosby, Siller Mosby, Mary Ann Hobson.
- Great grandchildren, John Mosby (son of Benjamin Mosby), Robert Mosby (son of Joseph Mosby).
Sources
- ↑ Woodson, Henry Morton.Historical Genealogy of the Woodsons and Their Connections, Part 1. Columbus, MO: E.W. Stephens Publishing Company, 1913. Page 38. Ancestry.com accessed 9 June 2022.
- ↑ Genealogies of Virginia Families from the William and Mary College Quarterly. Vol. V. Thompson-Yates. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1982, Page 546. Ancestry.com accessed 12 July 2022. View free Ancestry Sharing Link on ancestry.com
- ↑ The Edward Pleasants Valentine Papers, Vol. III, Richmond, VA: Valentine Museum, Pages 2026 - 2027. Will of Joseph Woodson, transcribed record. Ancestry.com accessed 29 May 2022.
- ↑ Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900, Powhatan County, Virginia, Wills, Inventories and Accounts, Will Book 1, 1777-1811. Will of Joseph Woodson, dated 4 July 1791 and proved 15 September 1791. Ancestry.com accessed 29 May 2022.
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