Ann (Martin) McPherson (abt. 1667 - 1741)

Born about 1667 in Colony of Virginia

Descendants

Died 1741 at about age 74 in Stafford County, Colony of Virginia [uncertain]

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Ann (Martin) McPherson was a Virginia colonist.

Biography

Ann was born about 1667 in the Colony of Virginia. Her parents were John and Christian Martin.

She was married three times:

1. __Hubbard. Children-Jacob and Mathew.
2. __Watts. Children-Thomas, Francis, Edward, Margaret.
3. Daniel MackPherson

She died about March 1741 in Stafford County, Virginia.

King George Co., Virginia
Feb. 1730
Deposition of Anne Watts
In the deposition, she stated that she was about 63 years old, and that she was the daughter of Francis Warrington's Wife, who had formerly been the wife of John Martin, deceased. Ann also stated that her mother and the mother of Frances Golber, who married Thomas White, deceased, were sisters. On the same date, Mary Reynolds testified that she was present about thirty years earlier when Frances Golberas certained that Francis Warrington's wife was her aunt (see King George County Deed Book 1-A, pp. 120-21).

These statements suggest that Anne's father was John Martin.

Research Notes

Joanna (Monk) Waddington was the wife of Francis Waddington, Jr. Ann’s mother was Christian, the wife of John Martin and Francis Waddington, Sr. Mis-reading of documents has lead many to insist that Joanna was Ann’s mother.

DOB of 15 Nov 1678 from alternate merged profile. No source for it and conflicts with Anne's 1730 deposition.

• All references were taken from here, and should be double checked with the original sources.

STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK M; 1729-1748; THE ANTIENT PRESS p. 495 This Indenture made 6th November 1727 between DANIEL McPHERTIAN and ANN his wife of Stafford County and JOHN MARTIN of County King George Witnesseth that Daniel McPhertain and Anne his wife doth acknowledge the gift being his desire of 100 acres for ever to the said John Martin adjoining and being the back of Seldens line the land that said Daniel purchased from FRANCES WADDINGTON sold it by deed .. to hold the 100 acres hereby made as a gift on his death bed to said John Martin his heirs forever by the evidence of ANN McPHERTAIN and JACOB WATS her son and JOHN SIMSON the son of SAMUEL SIMSON This acknowledgment made between Ann McPhertain of one part and John Martin of King George County witnesseth that Ann McPhertain doth acknowledge the right of the land mentioned to said John Martin against me the said Ann McPhertain. Presence Jacob Watts, Ann McPhertain John x Simson his mark, James Robertson At Court held for Stafford County 9th November 1727 Ann McPhertain acknowledged her deed of gift .. admitted to record.

1721-1735 King George County Deed Book 1-A, (Antient Press); pp. 120 February the 5th 1730/1. The Deposition of ANN MACKFERSON of Stafford County aged about 63 years the Deponent .. being duly sworn sayeth that FRANCES GOLBER came to her & asked her whether or not she was the Daughter of FRANCIS WADDINGTON'S wife which the aforesaid ANN said she was then replyed ffRANCES GOLBER you are my own Cousin for your mother & my mother is two sisters Deponent further sayeth that her mother which was then WARRINGTONS wife but sometime before had been the wife of JOHN MARTIN deceased informed her at several times that ffRANCES GOLBER was her own Sisters child & the Deponent further Declareth that the aforesaid ffRANCES (GOLBER) which was after was the wife of THOMAS WHITE Deceased always acknowledged WADDINGTON'S wife to be her Aunt & further the Deponent sayeth not .. Ann x Mackfereson 5th February 1730 .. ANN MACKFERESON came .. made oath which on motion of JAMES JONES admitted to record.

1721-1735 King George County Deed Book 1-A, (Antient Press); pp. 120-121 February the 5th 1730/1. The Deposition of MARY REYNOLDS of King George County aged about Ninety one years the Deponent being duly sworn sayeth that ffRANCES GOLBER afterward wife of THOMAS WHITE Deceased informed her about thirty years ago that she had heard that ffRANCIS WADDINGTON'S wife who some time before was the widdow of JOHN MARTIN Deceased was her kinswoman & desired the said MARY REYNOLDS to go with her (ffRANCES GOLBER) to know the certainty whether WADDINGTON'S wife was related to her which the said MARY did when they came to WARRINGTON'S house .. WADDINGTON'S wife after some Discourse with aforesaid ffRANCES GOLBER concerning the place of their nativety ffRANCES GOLBER asked WADDINGTON'S wife if she knows such a woman which aforesaid WADDINGTON'S wife replyed I did know her very well some years ago for she is my own sister Then replyed ffRANCES GOLBER you are my Aunt then says WADDINGTON'S Wife you are my own sister's child I the aforesaid MARY REYNOLDS further declared that WADDINGTON'S Wife as far as ever she heard afterwards ever went for ffRANCES GOLBER'S Aunt and further Deponent sayeth not .. Mary x Reynolds 5th February 1730 .. MARY REYNOLDS .. came into Court made oath of Truth of contents of above .. on motion of JAMES JONES admitted to record

Recap of the deposition.

Anne stated that she was about 63 years old, and that she was the daughter of Francis Warrington's Wife, who had formerly been the wife of John Martin, deceased. Ann also stated that her mother and the mother of Frances Golber, who married Thomas White, deceased, were sisters. On the same date, Mary Reynolds testified that she was present about thirty years earlier when Frances Golberas certained that Francis Warrington's wife was her aunt (see King George County Deed Book 1-A, pp. 120-21).

These statements suggest that Anne's father was John Martin.

I've seen the will below used as evidence that Anne MacPherson was the wife of Edward Watts, son of Cornelius Watts of Wells, Somerset, England. That Edward Watts' birth in 1620 makes that link tenuous at best. He would have been about 68 at the time of his marriage to Anne. The Edward Watts she married must be a different, much younger man.

STAFFORD COUNTY VA WILL BOOK M; 1729-1748; THE ANTIENT PRESS pp. 314- 315:

In Name of God Amen I ANNE MACKPHERSON of Stafford County Widow being sick, but of sound memory, doe make this my last will and Testament.

First I give my Soul unto God and for my body to the Earth to be buried.

Such worldly Estate [standard wording] . . . I give in manner following.

Item I give to my Loving son JACOB HUBARD one negro wench named Hannah.

Item I give to my Loving Son MATHEW HUBBARD one Servant man named JOHN PAGE.

Item I give to my Loving Son THOMAS WATTS one Feather bed rugg and pair of blanketts and a pair of sheets, with a bolster and pillow.

Item I give to my son FRANCIS WATTS one bedstead and feaster and Table and drawer

Item I give to my grand daughter ANNE JONES daughter of GEORGE JONES and MARGARET his wife 1 feather bed and boulster a Silk rugg and pair of blanketts and 1 pair of sheets one iron pot one frying pan three pewter dishes, three pewter bacons, and half a dozen of pewter plates

Item I give to my Loving son EDWARD WATTS 1 negro man named Jockey four cows and calves, 2 stears of 3 years old, 1 feather bed and bolster rugg and blanketts and sheets.

Item I give to my Loving daughter MARGARET JONES wife of George Jones all my wearing cloaths and a chest with a Lock and Key to it.

Item I give to my loving Son EDWARD WATTS the plantation whereon 1 now live during his life and after his decease to JOSEPH WAUGH.

Item I give to my loving son EDWARD WATTS all my Indian Corn.

Item I give all the rest of my Estate to be equally divided between my loving sons MATHEW HUBBARD, EDWARD WATTS and GEORGE JONES. My debts being first paid out of my crop of Tobacco.

Item I appoint my loving son EDWARD WATTS and George Jones my Executors to this my last Will and Testament . . . and I desire that my Estate should not be appraised . . . set my hand this 5th January 1741.

Presence James Waugh, Anne Mackpherson, James Hughes, Margaret French

At Court held for Stafford County March 9, 1741/2 Will presented by Executors . . . made oath . . . further proved . . . admitted to record . . . Certificate granted for obtaining Probate

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