Erasmus Allen (1671 - 1720)

Born 10 Sep 1671 in Christ Church, Lancaster, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Dinah (Waggener) Allen — married about 1699 in Virginia

Descendants

Died 16 Aug 1720 at age 48 in Tappahannock, Essex, Virginia

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Note: There is no record of THIS Erasmus Withers as having any middle name.

Biography

Erasmus Allen was born in or before 1671, based on his Christening. He passed away in 1719 or 1720, based on the dates of signing and proving of his will.

Christening: 10 Sep 1671. Christ Church Parish , Middlesex, VA.

Note: "Erasmus son of John and Barbara Allin christnd Sept. 10th 1671" ( Parish Register Christ Church, Middlesex County, Virginia, 1653 to 1812).

All children are mentioned in his will.

1680 -Erasmus Allen was bequeathed a "black mare" by will of his uncle, Erasmus Withers.

1700 10 July - Thomas Gregson of Sittenbourn in Essex County gentleman sold to Erasmus Allen and William Allen of Southfarnham Parish planters. For 3,700 pounds good sweet scented tobacco, 200 acres or more less in Essex County, part of a dividend of 900 acres granted 20 April 1684 to James Boughan and John Boughan and by James Boughan sold to George Sudkett and George Reed on 13 February 1685, etc. Signed Tho: Gregson. Witnesses: Hen: Goard, Thomas Hucklescott. Recorded 10 July 1700. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 10, pages 42-43.]. (Deed & Will Book 11; page 412: Dated May 10, 1707. Erasmus Allen and his brother William Allen divide equally the above parcel of land.).

1702 May 11 - Essex County Court; ERASMUS ALLEN was admitted and sworne Under Sheriff during the said High Sheriffs pleasure.

1704 taxed - 100 a. VA Essex; also bro. William 100 a.

1707 10 May - Erasmus Allen and William Allen divided the land they bought of Thomas Gregson, 182 acres. Signed Erasmus Allen, Wm Allen. Witnesses: ffran: Moore, J Wood. Recorded 10 May 1707. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 12, page 412.].

1710 July 10 - Thos. Gregson acknowledged a Deed of Sale of a parcell of Land to ERASMUS ALLEN & WM. ALLEN (VA Essex).

1711 Apr 12, Bond of Erasmus Allen as guardian of Mary Hucklescott. unto Francis Meriwether of Essex County, Gent., in behalfe of the Court. For £200 sterling. Securities, John Parker,Thomas Wheeler, Erasmus Allen, John Parker and Thomas Wheeler. Witness: James Alderson and Robert Jones. Acknowledged 12 April 1711.

1714/15 Mar 6 - John Chick of So. Farn. par. sells Erasmus Allen of same par., 150 acres in So. F. par., being part of 1563 acres formerly granted the said Chick by Mr. Edwin Thacker and to the said Thacker by Patent dated 20 of April 1687. Adj. land of Thomas Hucklecot, land of James Taylor, land of James Boughan, land of Andrew Dyer and land of John Gatewood. 1715 taxes 350 a. VA Essex. 1719 June 15 -Erasmus gave inventory of the estate of Tho. Wheeler decd ordered 19 May 1719.

WILL

Will of Erasmus Allen was dated 26 January 1719/1720, recorded 16 August 1720:

First Unto my son John Allen that piece of land joyning to my brother Wm. Allen.

The rest of my land to my son Erasmus Allen, only my wife shall have it during her life.

Secondly Lend to my loving wife Dinah Allen my three Negroes and all the rest of my estate during her life and she shall pay all the debts that is now due.

Thirdly Unto my son John Allen my Negro man named Guile

Unto my son Erasmus Allen my negro girl named Mill. If the Negro girl should have children, shall be distributed as followeth, the first to go to my daughter Rachel Cheney, the next to my son Benjamin, and the next to my daughter Barbary.

My Negro woman Doll shall be valued with the rest of my estate and after my wife's decease to be equelly divided between the rest of my children Rachell Cheny and Margaret, Dinah, Barbary and Benjamin and Joseph. If my wife should marry my children be at age at eighteen.

My wife and my son John Allen Executors.

Erasmus Allen "As Witness my hand & Seal this 26 day of January 1719” Erasmus Allen (Seal)

Wit: Andrew (X) Diar, Wm. Allen.

1720 Aug 16 - Presented in Court by Dinah Allen and Jno. Allen. Prov. by Andrew Dyar and Wm. Allen.

1720 September 19 - Inventory and appraisal of the estate of Erasmus Allen was given by David Scott, John his E mark Gatewood, James Griffing and John Haile. Total £30.2.2 plus two negroes not counted. Dinah her D mark Allen and John Allen executors. Ordered recorded 18 October 1720. (Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 3, pages 213-216).

1739 Sept 18 - Estate of Erasmus - John Allen, Admin; Bond L.500. Inventory & Appraisal; Thomas Gatewood; Wm. Dix; John Hunt; 1010/1739. Essex Co. Bk. 6; p. 267; 7/15/1740, Additional Acct., since First Appraisal, 1/19/1739. Essex Co. Bk. 6; p. 439; 5/171743, Additional Acct., due by John Allen, Admin. Mentioned Dinah Allen; William Dix; John Curtis; Isaac Scandrett; Whittaker March of London. (Essex Co. Bk. 6; pp. 202-06).

17 October 1753, the Chancery Court of Essex County ruled in the case of Benjamin Allen against Thomas Burk in detinue. The jury found the following: that Erasmus Allen left a will dated 26 January 1719; that Erasmus was possessed of a Negro Mill; that Erasmus Allen to whom the Negro Girl Mill was devised died intestate without issue during the life of his mother, to whom the said Girl Mill was devised for life; that the Slave Voss is the second child the Slave Mill had after the death of Erasmus the testator; that there is a bond from John Allen, the eldest son of Erasmus the testator and eldest brother and heir at law to Erasmus Allen the intestate to Benjamin Allen bearing date 28 February 1742; that John died intestate during the life of Dinah Allen; that there is a writing from Dinah Allen to Benjamin Allen dated 7 November 1750; that Dinah Allen died before the bringing of this suit; that the Slave Voss was in her possession by the permission of the plaintiff [Benjamin Allen] until the time of her death; that Thomas Burk is now in possession of the Slave Voss and keeps him as Guardian to Thomas Allen [here there seems to be some confusion in the recording] the heir of John Allen the intestate. The justices deferred final judgement. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 19, pages 278–279.].

1720 Oct 18 - Inventory & Appraisal given by David Scott, John his E mark Gatewood, James Griffing and John Haile. Total £30.2.2 plus two negroes not counted. Dinah her D mark Allen and John Allen executors. (Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 3, pages 213-216).

Sources

• http://02ec0a3.netsolhost.com/getperson.php?personID=I4176&tree=ncshawfamily

• Parish Register Christ Church, Middlesex County, Virginia, 1653 to 1812 "Erasmus son of John and Barbara Allin christnd Sept. 10th 1671"

• Order Book Northumberland Co Va 1680-1683, Antient Press 1681 June 15 - Northumberland County Court - dated 1 Nov 1680

- ERASMUS WHITHERS's Will proved This day the Nuncupative Will of Mr. ERASMUS WHITHERS was proved in Court by the Oaths of WILLIAM JONES, Gervase Hatfield and William Chapman

The Deposition of William Chapman about sixty yeares sworne and examined saith; that Mr. ERASMUS WHITHERS the one and twentyeth of November last did call Gervis Heifferley and me unto him and he desired us for to take notice and said that he does not have long for this world and that he leaves and bequeaths unto his Wife, FRANCES, and Children all his whole Estate to be devided equally amongst them save only one black Mare of three yeares which he gave unto ERASMUS ALLEN to be delivered presently after my decease and also he gave unto his Son ERASMUS WHITHERS the gold seale ring to him and his heires for ever; and in case any of the six* should die before the Estate should be devided it should be devided amongst the Survivours and also the said ERASMUS WHITHERS did renounce all former Wills made by him or caused to be made save only this, and that the said Mr. WHITHERS was then in his right sence and memory. Sworne before me Peter Knight, December 29th 1680. William Chapman

• The six would appear to be 4 children, wife and grandson, Erasmus Allen.

Memorandum: That this twenty first of November one thousand six hundred and eighty Mr. ERASMUS WHITHERS made an Orall Will or last Testament in the presence of William CHAPMAN, Gervis HEIFFERLEY (Gervase Hatfield) in manner following; Mr. WHITHERS did give unto his beloved Wife, FRANCES, and his five Children all his the said ERASMUS's Estate reall and personall equally amongst them six to be devised save only a black Mare with her increase unto ERASMUS ALLEN for ever presently after his decease saying he was not long for this world and also he gave unto his Sonne, ERASMUS WHITHERS, his gold seale ring unto him and his heires for ever and in case any of the said six should dye before before the said Estate was devided that it should be devided amongst the Survivours of them and at the tyme the said WITHERS did recall and renounce all former wills by him made or caused to be made and also was in his right sence and present memory. This was spoke in the presence of us. And also in the hearing of Mr. WILLIAM JONES [wife's half-brother?], Gervase HEIFFERLEY, WILLIAM JONES