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Ellizabeth (Frank) Knighton (1707 - abt. 1735)

Ellizabeth (Elizabeth) Knighton formerly Frank
Born in Westmoreland, Virginiamap [uncertain]
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants descendants
Died about at about age 28 in Westmoreland, Virginiamap
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Biography

Elizabeth Frank, daughter of Robert Frank III (~1684 - 1725) and Sarah (Marshall) Frank (~1688 - ~1725), was born about 1707 in Westmoreland, Colony of Virginia.

Note

Note: Westmoreland County, Virginia-Will of Robert Frank (Sr) Bk 8, P 76-Nov. 17, 1725 Pro Feb. 22, 1726
Being in perfect sense and memory , thou weak in body, but Blessed beGod in perfect ___, as followeth:
Imprimis: I bequeath my Soul to God in Jesus Christ who was my Creator and Redeemer, in whom I trust to be my Creator, to save me again atthe last day in Glory. I also bequeath my body to the earth from whence it had its being, to be orderly and decently buried and my worldly goods, as follows:
Imprimis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman, a certain parcel of land lying on E/S Modoro Branch, commonly known as Whitins during her lifetime; and after her decease to return to my grandson Robert Frank., and if my grandson Robert Frank should die without issue lawfully begotten of his own body, to return to my grandson, William Plunkett
Impremis: I give unto my grandson John Grinning, a certain parcel of land lying between the Church path and Modoro branch, to him and his heirs forever..
Impremis: I give unto my grandson Robert Frank, my plantation and land belonging thereto, and to inherit the same at the age one and twenty, to him and his heirs forever; said land to be in possession of John Plunkett, until such time he comes of age.. If he should die without heirs of his body, this land to return to my grandson William Plunkett
Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Margaret Spilman , one cow andcalf.
Impremis: I give unto my grandson, William Plunkett, bed and funishings, which I commonly ly on.
Impremis: I give unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Knighton, my nextbest bed and furnishings.
Impremis: I give unto my grandsons, Thomas Grinning and John Grinning, all my wearing cloathes, after my decease, to be equally divided between them.
Impremis: I give unto my grandson Thomas Frank, my horse, bridle, andsaddle.
All the rest of my personal effects I give to my friend, John Plunkett.
Also, I make my loving friend, John Plunkett my whole and sole Exr of this last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my Seal this 17th day of November, 1725.
Signed: Robert (His R Mark) Frank (Seal)
Attest: The mark of John Pipor
The Mark of John Doggins /Dargain
Westmoreland Co., At a Court held for this County the 22nd day of February, 1726, John Plunkett, the Executor named in the last Will &Testament of Robert Frank, took Oath as Executor and the will being proved by the Oath of the Witnesses, therefore ordered to be recorded. this 9th day of March, 1726. Sig: G. Turberville, CC Westmoreland Co Recorded the ninth day of March 1726

1719-VA -Westmoreland Co-Order Book 1705-1721 by John Frederick Dorman page 345a - [25 June 1719]The last will nuncupative of Joseph Hemmings was presented by Thomas Harvey and Elizabeth his wife relictof Joseph and proved by Eliza Frank and Martha Thompson, wittnessess thereto. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration with the will annext. It is ordered that Robert Frank, Robert Frank Jr, John Read and Samuel Rawlins appraise the estate in money.

Margaret was born about 1689. She passed away about 1735. [1]

Sources

  1. Unsourced family tree handed down to Stanley Caine.


" ID: P3103 " Death: 06 Jun 1725 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Birth: 1684 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Name: ? Robert Franks III " Event: jr Aka (Facts Pg) " Will: Proved 2-26-1726 recorded 3-9-1726 WestmorelandCo, Va deeds and wills Book # 8 Page 77 17 Nov 1725 " Title: Jr. " Sex: M Father: ? Robert Frank b: 1648 in England Mother: ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1655 in England

Marriage 1 ? Sarah Marshall b: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Married: 1700 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Children 1.  ? Elizabeth Frank b: 1704 in Westmoreland Co, VA 2. Thomas Frank b: 1705 in Westmoreland Co, VA 3. Sarah Frank b: 1708 4. Robert Frank b: 1710 in Westmoreland Co, VA 5. Samuel Franks b: 1719 6. Margaret Franks b: in Westmoreland Co, VA 7. Nehemiah Franks b: 1715 in Hampton, Elizabeth, VA

" Sex: M Father: ? Robert Frank b: 1648 in England Mother: ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1655 in England

Marriage 1 ? Sarah Marshall b: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Married: 1700 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Children 1.  ? Elizabeth Frank b: 1704 in Westmoreland Co, VA 2. Thomas Frank b: 1705 in Westmoreland Co, VA 3. Sarah Frank b: 1708 4. Robert Frank b: 1710 in Westmoreland Co, VA 5. Samuel Franks b: 1719 6. Margaret Franks b: in Westmoreland Co, VA 7. Nehemiah Franks b: 1715 in Hampton, Elizabeth, VA " Death: 06 Jun 1725 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Birth: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Name: ? Sarah Marshall " Sex: F


Father: ? Thomas Marshall b: 1648 in Charles Co, MD Mother: ? Jane _____ b: 1651 in Charles Co, MD

Marriage 1 ? Robert Franks III b: 1684 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Married: 1700 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Children 1.  ? Elizabeth Frank b: 1704 in Westmoreland Co, VA 2. Thomas Frank b: 1705 in Westmoreland Co, VA 3. Sarah Frank b: 1708 4. Robert Frank b: 1710 in Westmoreland Co, VA 5. Samuel Franks b: 1719 6. Margaret Franks b: in Westmoreland Co, VA 7. Nehemiah Franks b: 1715 in Hampton, Elizabeth, VA " Birth: 1648 in Charles Co, MD " Name: ? Thomas Marshall " Sex: M " Death: 31 MAY 1704 in Washington Par, Westmoreland Co, VA

Father: ? William Marshall II b: 1607 in Farmington, Devon, England Mother: ? Margaret Bayne b: 1614 in Niddlerdale, York, England

Marriage 1 Martha Jane Sherwood b: 1662 in Sittenbourne, Old Rappahannock, VA c: 1662 in Old Rappahannock Co, VA " Married: 30 Apr 1690 in Richmond, Wise, VA Children 1. Mary Iva Marshall b: 1697 in Washington Par, Westmoreland Co, VA 2. John Marshall b: 1700 in Washington Par, Westmoreland Co, VA

Marriage 2 ? Jane _____ b: 1651 in Charles Co, MD " Married: 1668 in Charles Co, MD Children 1. Richard Marshall b: 1669 in Charles Co, MD 2. Thomas Marshall b: 1678 in Westmoreland Co, VA 3.  ? Sarah Marshall b: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA 4. Elizabeth Marshall b: 1683 in Washington Par, Westmoreland Co, VA 5. Alexander Marshall b: 1685 in Henry Co, VA 6. William Marshall b: 1686 in Washington Par, Westmoreland Co, VA " Name: ? William Marshall II " Death: bef Dec 1673 in Charles Co, MD " Birth: 1607 in Farmington, Devon, England " Sex: M " Birth: 1607

Father: ? William Marshall b: Bef. 1587 in Pateley Bridge, York, England Mother: _____ (Marshall I) _____ b: bef 1591 in Pateley Bridge, York, England

Marriage 1 Catherine Payne b: 1624 in Charles Co, MD " Married: 1656 in Charles Co, MD " Children 1. William Marshall III b: 1658 in Allens Fresh, Charles, MD 2. Joshua Marshall b: 1660 in Charles Co, MD 3. Elizabeth Marshall b: 15 Apr 1667 in Charles Co, MD

Marriage 2 _____ (Marshall) _____ b: 1609 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Married: 1625 in Pateley Bridge, York, England Children 1. Edith Marshall b: 21 Jul 1625 in St Peter, Pateley Bridge, Leeds, York, England 2. Dorothy Marshall b: 18 Sep 1626 in Pateley Bridge, York, England 3. George Marshall b: 20 Feb 1629 in Pateley Bridge, York, England 4. Grace Marshall b: 25 Mar 1629 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Death: 1653 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Birth: Bef. 1587 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Name: ? William Marshall " Sex: M

Father: ? Robert Marshall b: 1560 in Pateley Bridge, York, England Mother: ? Elizabeth Myer b: Bef. 1571 in Pateley Bridge, York, England

Marriage 1 _____ (Marshall I) _____ b: bef 1591 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Married: Bef. 1607 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Children 1.  ? William Marshall II b: 1607 in Farmington, Devon, England 2. Thomas Marshall b: 1616 in Palsey Bridge, York, England 3. Helen Marshall b: 1619 in Palsey Bridge, York, England

Marriage 2 Jane Inman b: 1591 in St Olave's, York, England " Married: 07 Feb 1625 in Palsey Bridge, York, England " Birth: 1560 in Pateley Bridge, York, England " Name: ? Robert Marshall " Sex: M Father: + _____ Marshall b: abt 1530 in Pateley Bridge, York, England

Marriage 1 ? Elizabeth Myer b: Bef. 1571 in Pateley Bridge, York, England Children 1.  ? William Marshall b: Bef. 1587 in Pateley Bridge, York, England 2. Matthew Marshall b: 05 Jun 1597 in St Peter, Leeds, York, England Robert Frank" ID: P3105 " Death: 22 Feb 1726 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Birth: 1648 in England " Name: ? Robert Frank " Sex: M Father: ? Robert Frank b: 1625 in England Mother: ? Elizabeth Woodbridge b: 1625 in England

Marriage 1 ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1655 in England " Married: 1680 in VA " Children 1. Frances Frank b: 1688 2. Mary Frank 3.  ? Robert Franks III b: 1684 in Westmoreland Co, VA 4. Sarah Frank 5. Elizabeth Frank 6. Thomas Frank " ID: P944 " Death: 1685 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Event: Arrival 1651 VA " Birth: 1625 in England " Name: ? Robert Frank " Sex: M Father: ? Henry Franks b: 1600 in England Mother: ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1600 in England

Marriage 1 ? Elizabeth Woodbridge b: 1625 in England " Married: 1650 in Westmoreland Co, VA Children 1.  ? Robert Frank b: 1648 in England " ID: P605 " Death: 1650 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Birth: 1600 in England " Name: ? Henry Franks " Sex: M

Father: +_____ Frank b: abt 1570 Mother: _____ _____

Marriage 1 ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1600 in England Children 1.  ? Robert Frank b: 1625 in England


FAMILY TREE ID: P3103 " Death: 06 Jun 1725 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Birth: 1684 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Name: ? Robert Franks III " Event: Jr Aka (Facts Pg) " Will: Proved 2-26-1726 recorded 3-9-1726 Westmoreland Co, VA deeds and wills Book # 8 Page 77 17 Nov 1725 " Title: Jr. " Sex: M Father: ? Robert Frank b: 1648 in England Mother: ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1655 in England

Marriage 1 ? Sarah Marshall b: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Married: 1700 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Children 1.  ? Elizabeth Frank b: 1704 in Westmoreland Co, VA 2. Thomas Frank b: 1705 in Westmoreland Co, VA 3. Sarah Frank b: 1708 4. Robert Frank b: 1710 in Westmoreland Co, VA 5. Samuel Franks b: 1719 6. Margaret Franks b: in Westmoreland Co, VA 7. Nehemiah Franks b: 1715 in Hampton, Elizabeth, VA

" Sex: M Father: ? Robert Frank b: 1648 in England Mother: ? Elizabeth _____ b: 1655 in England

Marriage 1 ? Sarah Marshall b: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Married: 1700 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Children 1.  ? Elizabeth Frank b: 1704 in Westmoreland Co, VA 2. Thomas Frank b: 1705 in Westmoreland Co, VA 3. Sarah Frank b: 1708 4. Robert Frank b: 1710 in Westmoreland Co, VA 5. Samuel Franks b: 1719 6. Margaret Franks b: in Westmoreland Co, VA 7. Nehemiah Franks b: 1715 in Hampton, Elizabeth, VA " Death: 06 Jun 1725 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Birth: 1680 in Westmoreland Co, VA " Name: ? Sarah Marshall " Sex: F





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Frank-4952 and Frank-1674 appear to represent the same person because: same husband, dates are all estimates
posted by Robin Lee
Frank-4952 and Frank-1674 do not represent the same person because: They do look like duplicates, but those dates worry me
Frank-4952 and Frank-1674 appear to represent the same person because: same husband, no sources for dates on Frank-4952
posted by Robin Lee
Frank-1427 and Frank-1674 do not represent the same person because: Are sisters
posted by Marlena Fryman

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