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Joel Biggs (abt. 1747 - 1807)

Joel Biggs
Born about in Brunswick, Colony of Virginiamap [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and
Husband of — married 7 Apr 1783 in Brunswick County, Virginia, USAmap
Descendants descendants
Died at about age 60 in Clarke County, Georgia, United Statesmap
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Contents

Biography

Joel Biggs: An 18th-Century Virginian's Life

Early Life: Joel Biggs was born around 1747 in Brunswick County, Colony of Virginia, to Mary, with no records of his father to date. His early years were in a region that was part of the expansive Colony of Virginia.

Marriage and Family: In 1783, Joel Biggs married Nancy (Elder) Biggs (abt.1765-abt.1795) in Brunswick County, Virginia.[1] [2] Nancy was the daughter from Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The marriage bond was posted by Joel Biggs and John Latimer, with Joseph Elder's permission. After Nancy's death around 1795, Joel moved to Georgia, where his son Aaron and other members of the Elder family resided. There are indications of a possible first marriage for Joel, suggested by the birthdates of his sons Willis Biggs (abt.1772-1813), Aaron Biggs (1775-abt.1827), David Biggs (1780-1851), and Joel Biggs Jr (abt.1780-1859), predating his marriage to Nancy Elder.

Land Ownership and Residency: Joel Biggs acquired a 200-acre plot in Brunswick County in 1771. Over the years, he engaged in various land transactions, including selling parts of his land. His property ownership and transactions are documented in land and tax records. By 1801, Joel had moved to Clarke County, Georgia, where he continued to be recorded in tax digests. [3]

Final Years: Joel Biggs passed away around 1806 in Clarke County, Georgia. His will, dated April 17, 1806, outlined bequests to his children and appointed executors. It reflects his final wishes for the distribution of his estate among his lawful children and the appointment of a guardian for his son Joseph. [4]

The biography compiles details from land transactions, tax records, marriage bonds, and wills to construct Joel Biggs' life narrative. This approach highlights his roles as a landowner, family man, and resident of Virginia and Georgia. The records offer insights into his interactions with his community, family arrangements, and economic activities during his lifetime.

Research Notes

Joel's First Wife: Some researchers have speculated that Joel's first wife was named Ann, based on a 1784 Brunswick County deed, but the transaction occurred after Joel's documented marriage to Nancy Elder in 1783. However, it's worth noting that "Nancy" has been a pet name for "Ann" in England since the 18th century, which might explain the discrepancy.

Brunswick County, Virginia Land & Tax Records

1771: Joel Biggs acquired a 200-acre plot [5] situated on the northern banks of Hickory Run, nestled in the heart of north-central Brunswick County. Hickory Run, is a waterway that extends for a five-miles, flowing eastward from Ordsburg, Virginia, before merging with the Nottoway River, marking the border with Dinwiddie County (formerly known as Prince George County). He later sold 50 acres to David Roper in 1784 [6] and 150 acres to Richard Biggs in 1800. [7]

1771: Joel Biggs of Brunswick County bought 200 acres from Edward Ragsdale and his wife Milly of Dinwiddie County. [5]Transcribed full text: "This indenture made the 20th day of March in the Year of our Lord 1771 between Edward Ragsdale and Milly his wife of the County of Dinwiddie of the one part and Joel Biggs of the County of Brunswick of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Edward Ragsdale and Milly his wife for and in continuation of the sum of twenty eight pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Joel Biggs. The receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained, ?? and confirmed and by these present do grant bargain and ? and confirm into the said Joel Biggs and to his Heirs and Assigns forever all that Tract of land lying on the North side of Hickory run in Brunswick County purchased of Isham Wall, containing two hundred acres be the same more or less (including the plantation and house is now in the occupation of the said Joel Biggs) with the Reversions and the Reversions Remainder and Remainder Rents ?? Profits and services thereof and also all the Estate Right Title interest claim and demand whatsoever of them. The said Edward Ragsdale and Milly his wife of in and to the said tract or parcel of land and premises with the appurtenances of in and to every part and parcel thereof. To have and to hold the said 200 acres of land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said Joel Biggs his Heirs and assigns to the proper use and behoof of the said Joel Biggs his Heirs and assigns forever and the said Edward Ragsdale and Milly his wife do by these present covenant to and with the said Joel Biggs his Heirs Executors Administrators and his assigns that they the said Edward Ragsdale and Milly his wife for themselves their and each of their Heirs Executors and Administrators the said two hundred acres of land and premises with the appurtenances to the said Joel Biggs, his Heirs Executors Administrators or assigns will warrant and forever defend. In witness whereof the said Edward Ragsdale and Milly his wife have hereunto set their hand and afixed their Seals the day and year first above Written. Sealed & Delivered In presence of William Pritchett, Hezekiah Davis (his mark), Stephen Biggs thereunto and ordered to be recorded. At a court held for Brunswick County the 25th day of March 1771 their indentured was approved by the Oaths of William Pritchett, Hezekiah Davis and Stephen Biggs the Witnesses"

1771: Joel Biggs of Brunswick County property line referenced in 1771 document [8]: Excerpted text:"Indenture made this 26th day of December 1771 betw. John Hicks and Mary his wife of the one part of the County of Cumberland and John Edmundson of the County of Dinwiddie of the other part, for fifty pounds, sell to John Edmundson, one Tract or Parcel of Land Situtate lying and being in the County of Brunswick and Containing one hundred and Eighty Five and bounded by the lines Following Beginning on Benjamin Jones's line thence along his line to Joseph Elders line thence along Elders line to Jesse Jonese's line thence along Jessee Jones line to John Lamberts line thence along Lamberts line to Joel Biggs's Line or the line of that Land whereon Joel Biggs's now lives thence along that line to the Beginning. Signed John Hicks. Witnesses: John Booth, Robt. Winne, Joshua Hightower, Nathaniel McKinny, William Jones."

1773: On 17 Aug 1773, Peter Jones of Dinwiddie County VA sold 207 acres to James Love Jr. Situated on Hickory Run, the land adjoined that belonging to Joel Biggs, Peter Jones, and Isaac Reid. Edward Robertson, Barth Dameron, Henry Allen and Henry Morris witnessed the transaction.[9]

1782: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Male 21+ - 3 Horses - 7 Cattle. [10]

1783: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 3 Persons - 2 Tithes - 2 Slaves (names: Phebe, Phillis) - 3 Horses - 10 Cattle [11]

1784: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 Person - 1 Tithes - 2 Horses - 8 Cattle [12]

1784: Joel Biggs and wife Ann of Brunswick County sold 50 acres to David Roper of Brunswick County. Full transcribed text: "This Indenture made this seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty four Between Joel Biggs and his wife Ann Biggs of the County of Brunswick and David Roper of the said County. Witnesseth that the said Joel Biggs & his wife Ann Biggs for and in Consideration of the sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said David Roper before the ? and delivering of then presents the Receipt whenof we doth hereby acknowledge and thereof acquit & discharge the said David Roper his heirs, Ancestors, Administrators and assigns and by the presents hath granted, bargained, sold, ? & confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell,? and absolutely confirm unto the said David Roper his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns forevermore, a certain tract or parcel of land in the County of Brunswick containing by estimation fifty acres, be the same more or less. Beginning at Corner gum then to down the Branch to Hickory run, thence down the run to a corner poplar, thence North by a line of marked trees between Biggs and the entry to a corner hickory on Benjamin Jones‘s line, thence along the said Jones’s line to the beginning with all houses, buildings, gardens, orchards, woods & underwood‘s, profits, commodities, hereditaments & appurtenances whatsoever to the said tract or parcel of land belonging or in any wise appertaining and the Reversion & Reversions, Remainder and Remainders, Rents, issue of profits thereof & also all the rights, title, estate, interest, benef and behoof of them the said Joel Biggs & his wife Ann Biggs in and to the same and every part thereof with the appurtenances To have & to hold of the said tract or parcel of land with the appurtenances to the said David Roper his heirs, Ancestors Administrators and assigns to the only behoof of him the said David Roper, his heirs, Ancestors, Administrators and his assigns forevermore & the said Joel Biggs for the said tract or parcel of land and all…Joel Biggs will warrant and forever defend the said hereby granted Land and premises free from all incumbrances whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said Joel Biggs and Ann Biggs his wife have hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals the Day and year above written. Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of Jeremiah Roper, Moses ? junior, Thomas Williams, Christopher Dameron. Brunswick County Court the 22nd Aug, 1785. This Indenture was acknowledged by Joel Biggs & Ann his wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded. Previous to which the said Ann being privately examined as Law directs did voluntarily assent thereto." [6]

1786: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 Person - 1 Tithable - 1 Horse - 5 Cattle [13]

1787: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 Mare - 4 Cattle [14]

1788: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 Mares. Note: cattle were not considered taxable in 1788. [15]

1788: Joel Biggs witness on a deed. Full text transcription: "This Indenture made this 30th Day of September 1788 BETWEEN Samuel Dameron of the County of Brunswick of the one part & John Latimore of the said County of the other part . . . that the said Samuel Dameron & Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds . . . doth bargain sell alien & confirm unto the said John Latimore . . . one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said County on the North side Hicory Run containing one hundred & three acres by estimation and bounded as followeth (to wit) by David Ropers Joel Biggs and the land of Embrours with the appurtenances thereunto belonging . . . Signed by Saml. Dameron and Sarah Dameron, and witnessed by Jos. Lyell, William Latimer, and Robert Latimer. Brunswick County Court August 22nd 1791. This Indenture of Bargain and Sale was proved by the oaths of Joseph Lyell a witness thereto and having been proved on the 27th Day of October 1788 by the oaths of Wm. and Robert Latimer also witnesses thereto the same is ordered to be recorded." [16]

1789: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 White Males - 1 Black 16+ - 2 Mares [17]

1790: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 White Tithes - 2 Horses (no distinction between mares and studs in 1790) [18]

1791: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 White Tithes - 1 Black Tithe - 2 Horses [19]

1792: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 White Tithes - 1 Negro Tithe - 2 Horses [20]

1793: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 White Tithes - 1 Negro Tithe - 1 Horse [21]

1794: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Tithe - 1 Negro Tithe - 2 Horses [22]

1795: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Tithe - 1 Negro Tithe - 1 Negro between ages of 12 and 16 - 2 Horses [23]

1796: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Tithe - 2 Negro Tithes - 2 Horses [24]

1797: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Tithe - 2 Negro Tithes - 3 Horses [25]

1798: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Tithe - 1 Negro Tithes - 2 Horses [26]

1799: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 1 White Tithe - 1 Negro Tithe - 2 Horses [27]

1800: Brunswick County, VA Tax List taxable personal property: 2 White Tithes - 2 Horses [28]

1800: Joel Biggs of Brunswick County sold 150 acres to Richard Biggs, in Brunswick County adjoining Peter Wynne, William W. Harper, Cap. Ben Jones, Ben Wilson, Hickory Run; witnesses H. Randolph, Robert Turnbull and Edward Randolph; dated 12 Sep 1800 and recorded 2 Oct 1800.[29] Note: wife Nancy not mentioned.

1801: Joel Biggs sold land to John Billups, in Clarke County, Georgia; dated 23 Dec 1801 and recorded 4 Apr 1804. [30]

1802: Joel Biggs' last record in Land Tax records in Brunswick County was in 1802 with 150 acres. [31]

1801: Joel Biggs appeared in Clarke County, Georgia, Tax Digests first in 1801 (Jackson County before it became Clarke County in 1801). Joel was taxed 31 ¼ cents on 0 acres. [3]

1802: Joel Biggs appeared in Clarke County, Georgia, Tax Digest. Joel was taxed 31 cents and 2 ½ mills on O acres of land. [3]

1803: Joel Biggs appeared in Clarke County, Georgia, Tax Digest. Joel was taxed 62 ½ cents on 0 acres of land. (He sold land in 1801 that was recorded in 1804 and perhaps could account for the tax increase?) [3]

1804: Joel Biggs appeared in Clarke County, Georgia, Tax Digest. Joel was taxed 40 ¾ cents on 77 acres of land. [3]

1805: Joel Biggs appeared in Clarke County, Georgia, Tax Digest. Joel was taxed 31 ¼ cents on 0 acres of land. [3]


Additional Court and Parish Records

1781: Brunswick County, VA "Ordered that Joseph Lyall, Peter Wyne, Joel Biggs & David Roper (or any three of them) being sworn do appraise the estate of Thomas Harvie."' [32]

1783: Brunswick County, VA Joel Biggs witnessed a legal document on17 Aug 1783 brought by Hannah Trotter regarding her deceased husband's estate.[33]

1785: Brunswick County, VA Joel Biggs and wife Nancy Biggs listed as surety and witness on David Elder (her brother) and Polly Read's Marriage Bond. [34] [35]

1792: St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia Vestry Book entry: “At an Annual Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at the Court House. 10th Sept. 1792.” Page: 187. Entry: “Joel Biggs for his blind mother. 5 (pounds).” Date: 5 Nov 1791. [36]

1792: St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia Vestry Book entry. Page: 189. Entry: "Joel Biggs for his mother." Additional sidebar entry: "For 94. Died Sep 2nd. 4 (pounds) 3 (shillings) 4 (pence).” Date: 5 Nov 1792. Note: See 1794 entry for duplicate reimbursement amount. [36]

1793: Charlotte County, VA Marriage Book. "I John Biggs do hereby certify to the Clerk of Charlotte County Willis Biggs son of Joel Biggs of the County of Brunswick is upwards of 21 years of age. Given under my hand this 25th day of August 1793 John (his mark) Biggs. Witness Clement ?" .[37]

1793: St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia Vestry Book entry: “At an Annual Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor rates for the County of Brunswick at the Court House of the said bounty on Monday the 23rd September 1793.” Page: 190. Entry: "To Joel Biggs for keeping Mary Biggs in 92. 5 (pounds), 14 (shillings).” Date: ? Nov 1792. [38]

1794: St. Andrews Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia Vestry Book entry: “At an Annual Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at the Court House on the 23rd of October 1794.” Page: 192. Entry 1: “Joel Biggs for his blind mother. 4(pounds), 3(shillings), 8(pence).” Entry 2: "ditto for burying his said mother. ?(pounds), 6(shillings), 8 (pence).” [39]

1797: Charlotte County, VA Joel Biggs witnessed a Chancery Court case involving his daughter-in-law Mary (Williams) Biggs, her husband Willis Biggs, and her family. Signatures included Joel Biggs, Mary Biggs, Willis Biggs, and John Biggs (his mark).[40]

1802-1805: Oglethorpe County, GA Joel Biggs was the Administrator for the estate of Jeremiah Biggs, of unknown relationship. [41]

Last Will and Testament

Full text: "The Last Will and Testament of Joel Biggs. State of Georgia, Clark County. In the name of God, amen.

I Recommend my soul to God that gave it to my body to the dust from whence it came - I Joel Biggs acknowledge this to be my last Will & Testament ?? my beloved friend Sherwood Strong & John Thompson my Executors - I give to my son Joseph one black Mare saddle & Bridle also forty dollars in Money and also to my Daughter Winney forty dollars in money then after I wish all of my property to be sold and all my lawfull debts paid and the balance of the money to be Equally divided between my Lawful begotten Children to whom are as follows Aaron David Joel Joseph Elizabeth Winney I also desire my friend John Thompson to be guardian for my son Joseph - I acknowledge this to be my Lawfull will & ? signed with my hand & seal this seventeenth day of April, Eighteen hundred and six. Joel Biggs (seal). Witnesses Joseph Cunningham, Hugh Hawthorne, William Strong" [4]

Biggs in Brunswick County, VA 1766-1800

In Brunswick County, Virginia, during the late 18th century, the presence of four individuals with the Biggs surname stood out due to their frequent appearances in legal documents, hinting at a potential family connection. These individuals were Joel, John Biggs, Stephen Biggs and Richard Biggs. In addition to the reported document confirming Joel and John as brothers (Willis Biggs marriage documents), there is also one other document that strongly suggests a familial relationship between John and Joel - that document is the Marriage License of Willis Biggs (son of Joel) and Mary Williams in which John vouches for Willis' mariageable age in addition to stating that he is the son of Joel Biggs of Brunswick County. The only other confirmed relationship is between Joel and his mother, Mary (Unknown) Biggs.

Equally intriguing is the to-and-fro migration of these four Biggs individuals between Brunswick County and Charlotte County throughout the years from 1766-1800. Enhancing the compelling likelihood of a family link among these five Biggs individuals, considering our current research, and the rationale behind my linking of their profiles.

While this information challenges the widely held theory that John Biggs Sr. (1728-1789) is the father of Joel and/or John, there's still a belief in a connection due to them all being "Virginia Biggs" and sharing naming patterns.

Summary of the Four Biggs in Brunswick County

John, the first to emerge in Brunswick County records in 1766, later relocated to Charlotte County around 1791, where he remained until his death in 1802, leaving no known descendants in Brunswick County.

Joel, first emerged in Brunswick County records around 1771, later relocated to Georgia and passed away in 1807, with no known descendants remaining in Brunswick County.

Richard, who surfaced in records in 1783, continued to reside in Brunswick County until his death in 1822, and his descendants continued to call the county home. He appeared on John tax list from 1783-1786, being noted as “not 21” on the 1783 tax list.

Stephen first appeared in Brunswick County records in 1780, only to leave around 1784 for Charlotte County, and no known descendants remained in Brunswick County.

1766 - John (1st entry) witnessed a deed

1771 - Joel (1st entry) bought 200 acres. Stephen (1st entry) witnessed Joel’s deed

1780 - John’s prop line referenced in deed. Stephen witnessed the same deed.

1782 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John and Stephen

1783 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John & Richard, (not 21) and Stephen

1783 - Charlotte Co. Marriage Bond for Willis Biggs (1st entry) & Mary Williams. Surety John Biggs. Joel Biggs listed as groom’s father (reported but not yet verified).

1784 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen

1784 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John with Richard. (Stephen has moved to Charlotte Co.)

1785 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John with Richard

1785 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: NONE

1786 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John with Richard

1786 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen

1787 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John, Richard (now a separate entry)

1787 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen

1788 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John, Richard

1788 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen

1789 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, John, Richard

1789 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen

1790 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard (John has moved to Charlotte Co.)

1790 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen, John

1791 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1791 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen, John

1792 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1792 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen, John

1793 - Charlotte Co Marriage License: John, Willis, Joel

1793 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1793 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen, John

1794 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1794 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: Stephen, John

1795 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1795 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John, Willis

1796 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard and Aaron (1st and only entry)

1796 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John

1797 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard, Willis

1797 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John

1797 - Charlotte Co Chancery Case with signatures included by Willis, Joel, and John Biggs

1798 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard, Willis

1798 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John

1799 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1799 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John

1800 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel, Richard

1800 - Joel sold 150 acres to Richard

1800 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John

1801 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Richard

1802 - Brunswick Co Personal Prop Tax List: Joel reappears with 150 acres, Richard (continues to appear on the tax list until his death in 1822)

1802 - Charlotte Co Personal Prop Tax List: John

Additional Biggs in Brunswick County 1766-1800:'

Joseph Biggs was involved in a Trespass Court Case from 1771-1772, but he was noted as a non-resident of Brunswick County.

Charles Biggs appeared as a plaintiff in a Chancery Court Case in 1783.

Mary Unknown Biggs, Joel's mother, appeared in four entries in the St. Andrews Parish Vestry Book, with Joel being reimbursed by the Parish for the care of his blind mother, Mary.

Aaron Biggs , Joel's son, made a single appearance in the Brunswick County Personal Property records in 1796 before relocating to Georgia, where his father, Joel, later joined him.

Willis Biggs, another son of Joel, first appeared in Brunswick County records in 1797 but left around 1800 for North Carolina and Tennessee, eventually losing his life in the War of 1812, with no known descendants of his remaining in Brunswick County.

It's worth noting that while there were Briggs in Brunswick County, there were also several typos of Briggs when referring to individuals with the name Biggs.

Sources

  1. This abstract names Nancy's father as James Elder. "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch: indexed 6 Aug 2020, Joel Biggs, 1783.
  2. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800, Dodd, Jordan, Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1997, Provo, UT, USA. Joel Biggs. Nancy Elder Biggs. 1783.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Georgia, Tax Digests, 1787-1900. Joel Biggs. 1801-1805.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Austin Abstracts of Georgia Wills, Page 98 (Clarke County, Georgia, Will Book A (1803-1822), page 20). Joel Biggs. 1806-1808.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Book Volume 10, 1770-1773; Page: 99". Joel Biggs, 1771.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Book Volume 14, 1780-1790; Page: 128". Joel Biggs, Ann Biggs, 1784.
  7. Brunswick County, Virginia, Record Book 1, 1789-1885, pages 209-210; Microfilm reel 131, Library of Virginia. Joel Biggs. Richard Biggs. 1800.
  8. “Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Book Volume 10, 1770-1773; Page: 312". Joel Biggs, 1771.
  9. “Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Book Volume 11, 1773-1775; Page: 126". Joel Biggs, 1773.
  10. Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1782, Page: 10”. Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Stephen Biggs, 1782
  11. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1783”. Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Richard Biggs (not 21), Stephen Biggs, 1783.
  12. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1784; Page: 2”. Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1784.
  13. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1786”. Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1786.
  14. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1787”. Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Richard Biggs. 1787.
  15. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1788”. Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Richard Biggs. 1788.
  16. “Brunswick County, Virginia Deed Book Volume 15, 1790-1794; Page: 126". Joel Biggs, 1788.
  17. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1789”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1789.
  18. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1790”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1790.
  19. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1791”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1791.
  20. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1792”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1792.
  21. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1793”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1793.
  22. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1794”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1794.
  23. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1795”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1795.
  24. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1796”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1796.
  25. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1797”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1797.
  26. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1798”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1798.
  27. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1799”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1799.
  28. “Brunswick County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List, 1800”. Joel Biggs, Richard Biggs, 1800.
  29. Brunswick County, Virginia, Record Book 1, 1789-1885, pages 209-210; Microfilm reel 131, Library of Virginia.Joel Biggs. 1800.
  30. Clarke County, Georgia, General Index to Deeds, Direct, A-K, 1801-1907; LDS film 214579 (Deed Book A, page 240). Joel Biggs. 1801.
  31. Brunswick County Land Tax Records. Microfilm reels 45 & 46, 1782-1799 & 1800-1813, Library of Virginia. Joel Biggs. 1802.
  32. Brunswick County, Virginia Court Orders 1774-1782 Order Book 13, p 382. Joel Biggs. 1781.
  33. “Brunswick County, Virginia Order Book No. 2, 1741-1783; Page 511”. Joel Biggs, 1783.
  34. "Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Brunswick County, Virginia. Compiled and Published by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1935; page 28. Note misspelling in published copy as Briggs instead of Biggs as listed on original copy. Joel Biggs and Nancy Biggs, 1785.
  35. “Brunswick County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds, 1751-1796; Microfilm Reel 56; Library of Virginia”. Joel Biggs, Nancy Biggs, 1785.
  36. 36.0 36.1 This abstract notes the reimbursement from the parish to Joel Biggs for the care of his blind mother. “Saint Andrew’s Parish Vestry Book 1732-1798 Brunswick Co., VA”, database, FamilySearch: Joel Biggs and his mother, 1791, 1792.
  37. Charlotte County, VA Marriage Book 1; film 298/162.
  38. This abstract notes the reimbursement from the parish to Joel Biggs for the care of his mother in 1792 and provides her name: Mary. “Saint Andrew’s Parish Vestry Book 1732-1798 Brunswick Co., VA”, database, FamilySearch: Joel Biggs and his mother, 1792, 1793.
  39. This abstract notes the reimbursement from the parish to Joel Biggs for the care and burial of his blind mother. “Saint Andrew’s Parish Vestry Book 1732-1798 Brunswick Co., VA”, database, FamilySearch: Joel Biggs and his mother, 1794.
  40. Charlotte County, Virginia Chancery Court; Chancery Court Index; Library of Virginia, database [1]; Joel Biggs, John Biggs, Willis Biggs, Mary Biggs, 1797.
  41. Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992
  • Researched and compiled by Carolyn Swanson (5th great granddaughter of Joel)




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