John
Peterson
II
Born before in Charles City, Virginia
Ancestors 
Son of John Peterson Sr.
and Elizabeth (Soane) Peterson
Brother of
Elizabeth (Peterson) Irvin
Husband of
Martha (Batte) Peterson
— married
1723 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Judith (Peterson) Thweatt, Batte Peterson, John Peterson III, Mary (Peterson) Spain and Anne (Peterson) Thweatt
Died before
at about age 59
in Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Profile last modified
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Contents |
Biography
JOHN PETERSON
- Birth:
- Marriage:
- Death: between March 1731 (WFT) and 24 Jan 1731/32 (rec'd) Isle of Wight, VA. (See original WFT below)
John Peterson, son of John Peterson, was born before 1673. He married Martha Batte, and they had at least one child: Batte Peterson. John died in 1731[1] in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.[2]
John Peterson was the father of Anne Peterson, Batte Peterson, John Peterson, and Judith Peterson, who are named in his will, written March 1, 1731; "Proved and Recorded Jan 24, 1732 Isle of Wight Co Va. (also Page 113 17th Century Isle of Wight by Boddie)."[3] He also had a daughter Tabitha Peterson, b. 1697, d. 1726, who married John Eppes, d. 1725. They had one child John Eppes, b. 1723, d. 1740. This child inherited from his grandfather, John Peterson, 500 acres of land mentioned in Peterson's will. [4]
Southside Virginian says the 1731 will of John Peterson mentions daughter Anne Thweatt and also says Anne's sister Judith married a Thweatt. Also from Southside Virginian:
- The name Batte also appears. In the opinion of some researchers, the mother of Anne, and the wife of John Peterson, d. 1731 was a member of the Batte family who is as yet unidentified.
Birth
- before 1673[5]
Family
At least two daughters: Anne and Judith.[6] Three daughters named in will: Anne Thweatt, Judith Thweatt, and Mary Spain.
1731 Will and Final Testament (WFT) of John Peterson
- "Isle of Wight - Mixed Probate Records, Vol 3, 1726-1734." pp. 292-295, Images 550-51 of 605. will of John Peterson, 1 March 1731, recorded 24 January 1731[sic] FHL Film #32022. FHL Digitized Film # 7645159. Familysearch.org Accessed 24 March 2023.
- Digitized Original Will - pp 292-295 (image 550 on the slider bar - requires a subscription)
- Proves his sons, daughters and Grandsons (Parham and Browns appear to be related to dau Judith and John Thweatt's children)
- To Burrell Brown 400 acres being plantation whereon I now live and two other tracts adjoining; and four slaves and in default of issue then said land to my son Batt Peterson.
- To Jeremiah Brown of Sumter SC 200 acres being plantation whereon Joseph Perry formerly lived, and in default of issue to said Brown, said plantation to my son John Peterson.
- Son Batt Peterson 100 acres adjoining John Smith;
- to Matthew Parham of Isle of Wight, 100 acres out of said tract on Fox Branch and next adj. to his land;
- Grandson John Eppes 100 acres. Jonathan Carter lives there. plus 100 acres where Robert Ellis lives and 400 acres bought of Edmond Mecarty on Meherrin River and Jenitol Creek. And for default of issue said land to my sons Batt and John.
- Son John Peterson all my land in isle of Wight binding on south side of Hemerrin River;
- Son Batt Peterson, plantation whereon said Batt now liveth containing 400 acres,
- Son John Peterson 333 acres on Meherrin River which I bought of John Smith;
- Son Batt Peterson 500 acres on Meherrin River which I purchased of Edward Maccarty.
- To Jeremiah Brown 4 negros under same conditions as the negroes to Burwell Brown (to sons John and Batt for default of issue)
- Grandson John Eppes when 21 years old 4 negros under same conditions as negroes to Burrel and Jeremiah Brown.
- Dtr. Mary Spain
- Dtr Judith Thweatt
- Dtr Ann Thweatt one negro each.
- To Burrell Brown, Jeremiah Brown and grandson John Eppes, stock and personal effects:
- Residue of estate to sons John and Batt Peterson, and all debts due and demands in England, Virginia or elsewhere.
- Witness: Wm Thweatt, Miles Thweatt, John Sturdivant. James Ingles, Clerk
Leads
- Dr. John Peterson Jr: "Came to Va Between 1660-70 from the Island of Great Briton Huguenot Persucution... Naturalized 1673...Isle of Wight Co Va..per his papers. John Peterson, second of the name, only surviving issue of John Peterson and his wife, Elizabeth Soane appears on the Charles City Jury list in 1694 and hence was born at least prior to 1673. He died in Isle of Wight co. in 1731." The following transcription of a will is included, but appears to have the dates of this John's will (Peterson-529) and the information from another person (based on last line including "Justice of County Court for Pr Geo Order Bk 1714-20 p 187." - This John's will was recorded in Isle of Wight County).
- not sure where the following came from:
- The Ex. were Nathaniel Hicks, Batt Peterson, Jeremiah Brown, Nathaniel Perry and Thomas Rieves...probably in Bruns. Co Va 1750.
- The transcript of the will here (page 3) has:
- "...Residue of estate to sons John and Batt Peterson, and all debts due and demands in England, Virginia or elsewhere, and they are named executors; witnesses Miles Thweat, John Sturdivant and William Thweat. (Isle of Wight records, Will Book 3, pp 292-5)"
- Rootsweb tree, John Thweatt:
- In 1715, John Thweatt and John Peterson were among the men who aided the Virginia government in re-settling the Sapony Indians at Fort Christiana in present day Brunswick County. On 19-Nov-1720 Thweatt receiving a grant of 135 acres in Isle of Wight "where the Indians lately dwelt" as a reward for his service. (Nugent 3-225).
- The following information is taken from "William and Mary Quarterly:" Vol. 2, Pp. 2-3-- A sketch or memo of family of Jo. Herbert Peterson and his wife Mary Herbert by Jno. Peterson 1823. "Jo. Peterson my grandfather emigrated to Va. from the Island of Great Britain about the year 1660 or 70 and settled in Co. of Isle of Wite and died having two sons John and Batte. John intermarried with Martha Thweat, the sister of the grandfather of Jo. James Thweat, Arch., Rich. N. and Thos Thweat who were born at Palestine in Pr. George Co. of an ancient and respectable family English stock." John died 1773 leaving 3 sons and 3 daughters. Jo. Peterson, Isle of Wight Co.--will dated 3/1/ 1731---daughters Mary Spain, Judith Thweatt and Ann Thweat, Witnesse- -Miles Thweal--Wm. Thweatt. p. 19-- Wife of John Aug. Peterson died 1824 daughter of John Jas. and Ann Thweatt. Vol. 3, p. 270-- Register of students in Wm. and Mary College Session 1832- 33. John James Thweatt--Parent Col. J. A. Peterson--Residence Petersburg Senior. Vol. 4, p. 127-- Wm. Soane born 1651 will 1714 mentions baughter Eliz. and her husband John Thweatt. Vol. 7, p. -- Marriage Bonds at Laurenceville, Brunswick Co. Wm. Collier to Patty Thweatt 11/22/1773. Vol. 11, p. 268-- Sussex Co.--Marriage Bonds 2/10/1755. Wm. Ts and Janes Parham Spinster--Sec. Ja Ts. Vol. 12, p.- Sussex Co. Marriage Bonds 10/16/1777 James Mason and Rebecca Thweatt. 12/19/1782 David Thweatt and Rebecca Jones widow. Vol. 19, p. 118-- Patents issued during the Regal Govt. Charles City Co. James T.-e. April 22, 1670--600 acres. On the south side of Appomattox Rv. Beginning on the westward run of Bayles Cr.-Ja. Thweatt Mar. 15, 1672/3 550 acres on South side Appomattox Rv. adjoining land of Robt. Coleman thence--to ye Blackwater. Vol. 18, p. 68-- Queries --"Wish names etc. of Jo. Thweatt who married Miss Judith. His will probated in Prince George Co. names grandson Jo, son of James, grandson Peterson Thweatt, son of Wm. daughters Elit. Burchett, Martha Goodwin, Grandson Thomas Thweatt, son of my son lames Thweatt, wife Judith dated Jan. 5, 1758 Proved June 12, 1750." Vol. 16, P. 345
- Find a Grave memorial #67166635 (no sources; burial unknown) for Mary Batte Peterson, wife of Dr. John Peterson Jr.
- Find a Grave memorial #67166728 (no sources; burial unknown) for Dr. John Peterson Jr., husband of Mary Batte Peterson
- from Mary Batte: She is probably the child of William Batts...Batte...Batt who is already on here, as is she, with another husband. But John Peterson was his neighbor as of 1715. She probably married first a Brown and had Burrell and Jeremiah by this marriage. They were probably raised by John Peterson as he left them many acres in his will.
Sources
- ↑ 1731/2 will at footnote 1, page 2 of The William and Mary Quarterly, Second Series, Vol. 2, No. 1 (Jan., 1922)
- ↑ based on datafields for Peterson-4604 as of November 2, 2014
- ↑ from Dr. John Peterson Jr
- ↑ FamilySearch Digitized Collections. Tabitha Peterson, 1697-1726, L1WW-L15. Familysearch.org Accessed 24 March 2023.
- ↑ Source: #S44
- ↑ Southside Virginian:
- [James Thweatt] married Anne, mentioned as daughter Anne Thweatt in the 1731 Isle of Wight Co. will of John Peterson. Her sister Judith married John Thweatt, uncle to James.
- "Virginia, Isle of Wight County Records, 1634-1951," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89SG-8JHD?cc=2034267&wc=SJ7K-K6R%3A344503801%2C344563501 : 4 November 2014), Probate records > Wills and administrations bk II 1719-1760 > image 65 of 258; Isle of Wight County Courthouse, Isle of Wight.
- Boddie, John Bennett. Historical Southern Families, Vol. I. Repository: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
- "The Petersons, Claibornes, and Harrisons, and Some of Their Connections," edited by Clayton Torrence. The William and Mary Quarterly, Second Series, Vol. 2, No. 1 (Jan., 1922), pp. 1-19. (Published by: Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture; Article DOI: 10.2307/1921480)
- Geni: John Peterson
Acknowledgements
- The WikiTree profile Peterson-529 was created on 04 March 2011 through the import of THWEATT43.GED.
- The WikiTree profile Peterson-4604 was by Cherie Clark through the import of Clark_2014-10-22.ged on Oct 22, 2014.
Hi! Considering your name & the descendants of Patterson-1626 (Snodgrass), I'll remove the Peterson parents from this profile (Peterson-4205 & Soane-27), as the Petersons of Isle of Wight County were a different family than the Augusta County Pattersons. I'll also delete the datafield information: "Died Oct 1732 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States"
John Peterson, born Charles City County, Virginia in 1673, was their son. His will was proved in Isle of Wight County in Jan. 1732/3.
Cheers, Liz -->
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The now found will of Henry Batte only names a daughter Peterson. My understanding is Peterson’s will does not name a wife. It has been more than a decade since I researched some of this, but I don’t recall I ever found proof of his wife’s given name.
Considering the names Burrell and Jeremiah Brown that were left legacies in the Peterson will, I presumed there was likely some family connection to the earlier Jeremiah Brown d. 1690 in Henrico, who left no children per his will. He had sister Temperance/Temple Batte, wife of Thomas Batte Jr. d. 1691. He was nephew of aforesaid Henry Batte.
First of all, finding a possible Gateway Ancestor for those of southern ancestry is a very rare occasion. More rare is finding confirmation of that ancestor in a record which was once lost AND RETURNED to its rightful place nearly 150 years hence. I'm sorry to report to descendants of the Brothers Brown, myself included, that I find confirmation of NO connection to Henry Batte! With the discovery of the Henry Batte will of 1695, proved 1699, one can be virtually certain, apart from some further revelation, that the mother of brothers Burrell and Jeremiah Brown, from the John Pederson II will of 1731, was NOT a daughter of Batte. Sadly, I report that this mother of the Brown children, not named that I know of anywhere apart from reference to a 'Widow Brown' in a library family file from Sumter Co., SC, CAN NOT be the 'daughter Pederson' from the Batte will. Again, lacking better reference, the best supposed approximate dates for Jeremiah and Burrell Brown are 1710-1712. Being referenced as 'in default of issue' as a condition of their inheritance in 1731, it is reasonable to conclude that they are young making 1710-1712 a possible, certainly likely age by 1731. To conclude that the 'Widow Brown' is the 'daughter Pederson' of 1695, the Brown bros would be 35 or more years of age at the time of writing the will and still without issue in this period; not likely. More obvious is the likelihood that the first wife and mother of the Batte children is this ‘daughter Pederson.’ I would be thrilled to be proven wrong on this one. For me, sadly, another Gateway Ancestor fail!!
In addition to the above sources on Jeremiah and Burrell Brown, because of the generous provisions left by John Pederson in his will of 1731, it is speculated that they could be the sons of an unlisted daughter of John Pederson, I, (The Southside Virginian, Vol. 8, Jan 1990, p. 27-28) but with no other sources. The possibility of a Pederson connection for the Brown brothers is also hinted at in the 1757 (post death Burrell) will of one Susannah (Lifsay) Wallace, Brunswick Co., Va., where Jeremiah and is included w John Pederson, III, and his full sister, Martha Thorp, among a list of legatees (The Southside Virginian, Vol. 7, 1989, p. 103).
edited by Thomas Lloyd
Birth: 1674, Charles City County, Virginia, USA Death: 1731, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Please note: I did not change the date on this tree.