Anne (Baldridge) Butler (abt. 1625 - 1732)

Born about 1625 in England

Ancestors

Wife of Alexander Baynham — married about 1646 in Maryland

Wife of Thomas Butler II — married before 2 Nov 1662 in Westmoreland, Virginia

Descendants

Died 1732 at about age 107 in Westmoreland, Virginia

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Biography

Anne (Baldridge) Butler was born in England.

Anne (Baldridge) Butler lived in Virginia.

Anne Baldridge, the daughter of James and Dorothy Baldridge, was probably born in England between 1625 and 1629.^[1][2][3][4] She was married about 1646/47 to a man named Capt. Alexander Baynham.^[5][6][7][8] Alexander, who had also been born in England, is believed to have been transported into the Colony of Maryland by one of the Baldridge brothers, probably Thomas, as a servant.^[9] This is confirmed by a demand from Thomas Baldridge on 1 Nov 1642 for pay for his servant, Alexander Banum [sic], for service during an expedition against the Indians that ended on 13 Oct 1642.^[10]

Although the actual place where Alexander Baynham and Anne Baldridge were married is not known, the first document to have been uncovered that substantiates their marriage was found in the publication Barbados Records: Wills and Administrations, 1639-1680. Under the date 10 Aug 1648, "Alex. Baynham" and "Ann X Baynham" witnessed the will of a Mr. Andrew Sanders. ^[4] Thomas Baldridge of Barbados wrote to his cousins Thomas and James Baldridge of Virginia on 9 Sep 1649, "Elexand [Alexander] and his child are well, but he has sent me word today that his wife is ill."^[11] Alex and Anne later settled in that portion of Northumberland County, Virginia that was formed into Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1653.^[12]

According to the publication Virginia Colonial Abstracts, 1632-1810 by Beverly Fleet, further proof that Alexander Baynham was married to Ann Baldridge is found under the date 20 Feb 1650/51 when Alexander Baynham received a land grant of 150 acres for transporting himself, his wife Anne, and son Alexander.

Children:

1. Alexander Baynham, b. bef. 9 Sep 1649.
2. Anne Baynham, b. aft. 1650; d. 1732; m. 1) abt. 1667, John Butler; m. 2) bef. 2 May 1688, Alexander Webster; m. 3) Aft. 1703, Joseph Bailey.
3. Elizabeth Baynham, b. aft. 1650
4. Mary Baynham, b. aft. 1650

Shortly after Westmoreland County was formed, Alexander Baynham was appointed its first High Sheriff on 3 April 1653.^[13] He later served as a Burgess from Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1654, and as a Justice and as a Captain of the militia for Westmoreland, County in 1655.^[14] Alexander apparently died in Westmoreland County, Virginia, although the actual date of his death is not known.

Although no marriage record has been found for Thomas Butler, II, and the widow, Anne (Baldridge) Baynham, it is believed that it probably took place about 1660/61.^[15][5] This is based on the fact that Thomas Butler, II was not mentioned in the will of James Baldridge which was written on 26 Novr 1658 and probated on 10 Jan 1659/60, but he did sign as a witness. However, he and his son Joshua Butler were mentioned in the will of Anne's mother Dorothy Baldridge which was written on 2 Nov 1662 and probated on 11 March 1662/63. She also mentions the three surviving daughters of Alexander Baynham and Anne.

"Joshua son of Thomas Butler... son in law Thomas Butler to be exr."

When Anne (Baldridge) Baynham Butler died is not known. What is known, is that a woman named Jane was the wife of Thomas Butler when he died in 1678, as she was appointed Administratrix of his estate on 27 Feb 1677/78.^[16] Jane was apparently a third wife of Thomas as neither she nor Anne were the mother of Joshua, which is substantiated by Dorothy Baldridge's will.

Sources

1. ↑ Letter of Thomas Baldridge of Barbados written in 1649 mentions Alexander, Anne and their child. "Westmoreland General Records Book I". In Fleet, Beverly. Colonial Virginia Abstracts, Vol. I. p. 656.
2. ↑ The Ark and The Dove. by USGenNet.org Patrons Rhoda Fone & Carole Hammett, 2001.
3. ↑ Newman, Harry Wright. The Flowering of the Maryland Palatinate. Washington, D.C.: the Author ( 1961). pp. 339-343.

   James Baldridge, Gent. Transported. No proof of entry.

4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Sanders, Joanne McRee, comp.. Barbados Records: Wills and Administrations, 1639-1680, Vol. 1, p. 316. Also Caribbean, English Settlers in Barbados, 1637-1800. (familysearch.org/Ancester.com).
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "Will of Dorothy Baldridge." Fothergill, Augusta Bridgland. Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1654-1800. Richmond, VA: Appeals Press (1925). p. 6.
6. ↑ 1658-1758 Charles County, Maryland Families. "The first 100 years." Compiled by Mike Marshall. Genealogy of the Marshall Family. (Includes Some Documents Pertaining to Northern Neck Virginia Families). http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Rootsweb has been swallowed by Ancestry.com and this source can no longer be accessed.
7. ↑ Fleet, Beverly. Virginia, Colonial Abstracts, 1632-1810, Vol. I. Reprint. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company (1988). NORTHUMBRIA COLLECTANEA 1645-1720, M to Z. (Originally published as Volume 20 of Virginia Colonial Abstracts). p. 637.

   ”Baineham, Alex: Certif for 150 acres for importing ‘Himselfe, Anne his wife, Alexand’r Baineham.’” 20 Feb 1650/1. 1.49.

8. ↑ Genealogical information regarding “William A. Hagey - Berryman Archive, Richmond Virginia. Information posted on 6 July 1999 by William Deyo. Genealogy.com.
9. ↑ ”Alexander Baynham (c1620-c1660) of Maryland and Virginia.” Bob’s Genealogy Filing Cabinet of Southern and Colonial Genealogies.
10. ↑ Ibid. Citing: Archives of Maryland, Vol 3. p. 119.
11. ↑ "Westmoreland General Records Book I". In Fleet, Beverly. Colonial Virginia Abstracts, Vol. I. p. 656.
12. ↑ The Handy Book for Genealogists. 8th Edition. Logan, Utah: The Everton Publishers, Inc., 1995. NOTE: This reference is for the formation of Westmoreland County only.
13. ↑ Fleet, Beverly. Virginia, Colonial Abstracts, 1632-1810, Vol I. Reprint. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company (1980). p. 659.
14. ↑ Tyler, Lyon Gardiner, ed. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Vol. I. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Publishing Company (1915). p. 183.
15. ↑ “Will of James Baldridge.” Fothergill, p. 4.
16. ↑ Westmoreland County, Virginia Court Orders, 1675-1689. Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah at the Virginia State library in Richmond, VA (1947) p. 105. NOTE: It is almost impossible to make out the faded writing and shorthand on this page. Available at FamilySearch.

Acknowledgements

• Thank you to Dennis Pfiester, for his firsthand knowledge.
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