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Alexander Poole [uncertain] Jr. aka Pool

Born about 1726 in Elizabeth City County, Colony of Virginia

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Ancestors

Son of Alexander Poole Sr. and [mother unknown]

Brother of Samuel Poole, David Poole, James Poole and Nicholas Poole

Husband of Susanna (Mitchell) Pool — married 1750 in Brunswick, Colony of Virginia

Descendants

Father of Alexander Pool III, James B. Pool Sr. and John Pool

Died 1767 at about age 41 in Mecklenburg, Virginia Colony

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Alexander Poole Jr. is the descendant of a Huguenot emigrant.

1 Biography
2 Research Notes
3 New DNA INFORMATION HELPS CONFIRM LINKAGE
4 Sources

Biography

Alexander Pool (almost all documents use "POOL" rather than "POOLE" for Alexander Pool (Jr.) ) was born in Elizabeth City County VA. He is mentioned in his father's Will. He was also mentioned in his cousin Samuel's will, and was in line to inherit the "Points" if his cousin Anne had died young.

We assume that he remained in Elizabeth City until he became an adult, and then migrated, likely with other family members. We know that by around 1750 he had moved to Brunswick VA where he married a Susanna . Based on the date , knowledge of affiliated families, and that the given name has to be Susanna, Susanna "Sukie" Mitchell . (strong supporting evidence for this is included in Susanna Mitchell's profile).

NOTE: If any Wikitree genealogists have any early documentation on Alexander Pool please add the information and references. We think it likely that he migrated with other Poole / Pool family and /or allied family members.

Research Notes

DNA confirmation of Alexander (Jr.) as father to James and Alexander Pool III
Recent autosomal (2016, 2017) DNA matches between Descendants of James Pool and Alexander Pool III has positively confirmed what our key documents showed, and this profile lists, namely: That Alexander Pool is indeed the father of James and Alexander Pool III.

This Alexander Pool, Jr was FATHER TO JAMES AND ALEXANDER POOL(III). All known "Alexander Poole / Pool" men from the ECC VA Poole line were reviewed (6 candidates); of the 6, 1 proved to be invalid (non existant, genealogist error that got accepted and repeated), and 4 were ruled out because of documented evidence (see notes below); leaving this Alexander Pool (son of Alexander Pool Sr) as the only remaining candidate.

It is recognized that this is an awkward and weaker proof. I and others continue to search for additional records. . Additional direct or indirect documentation would be greatly appreciated.

The following is considered "supportive" of the ancestry links as shown in the wikitree.com file.: Alexander Pool III named two of his children with the same names as Wm Hudson's Children (Cairy and Polly). The odds of this being "mere chance" are very low, and I think it add confirming evidence that we have chosen correctly in choosing Alexander as father to James Pool.

Please take note that this Alexander remains the only identified candidate for the father of James Poole who was not ruled out because of conflicting data (it is recognized that this is a weak proof.

a) all other Alexander Pool men identified can be ruled out b) although very little documentation has been found on this Alexander Poole - the fact that he is not shown in ECC VA or Johnston / Wake NC increases the chance that this Alexander who went to Brunswick Va then Mecklenburg is the father of James and Alexander Pool c) the number of generations to a common ancestor is so far out that a) the probability of an even more distant connection is an extremely y low probability (since Roy Poole and I are perfect 64 marker matches, we have around a 95% probability of common ancestor at the distance of Thomas Poole or earlier ( Thomas would be 8 generations back for me, assuming this Alexander Poole is indeed my correct link).

ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE OF LINK OF THIS LINE TO THE DAVID POOLE LINE OF VA, many of whom migrated to Wake and Johnston NC There are close family connections in the David Poole line which we still see later in the Alexander Pool, Jr descendants line. Bagwell is one example. Alonzo Pool died in Wake in the home of a Bagwell (1905), Wm H Pool II first business partner in Greenville SC was a Bagwell and the company was called Pool and Bagwell. Mitchell is another name that links both lines and DNA "cousins" (identical or nearly identical Y chromosome matches)

Will of Alexander Poole, Elizabeth City County, VA leg.-son Samuel, the plantation given me by my father's will. Wife Mary Poole. Extrx. wife Mary Poole. Dated 6/13/1742, recorded 3/21/1743. Wit. Thomas Poole, John Poole, William Poole. Samuel Poole chose the clerk of court as his guardian. Mary Poole qualified, security, Thomas Everard. Book 1737-49, page 84. Estate appraised by Thomas Latimer, john Bushell, and William Poole. July 18, 1744. Book 1737-49, page 186.

wtp notes Children (note these date estimates by Donna Cuzze, if this is "our Alexander Poole", birth year should be earlier-- AEP had an earlier date range for the boys (1700-1720 or so) which would be a better "fit" 1. Samuel Poole b: BET 1720 AND 1727 in Elizabeth City County , VA 2. James Poole b: BET 1720 AND 1727 in Elizabeth City County , VA 3. Alexander Poole Jr. b: BET 1720 AND 1727 in Elizabeth City County , VA 4. Nicholas Poole b: BET 1720 AND 1727 in Elizabeth City County , VA 5. David Poole b: BET 1720 AND 1727 in Elizabeth City County , VA

Note that a number of researchers, including Donna Cuzze, Joe Slattery, and others have also looked at this issue, and I have the benefit of their excellent work). )John Pool Sr > Thomas Poole, Sr > Alexander Pool -- ruled out because this Alexander died in 1742 in Elizabeth City , VA. b) John Pool Sr >William Pool Sr > Alexander Poole. c)John Pool Sr > William Pool Sr > Alexander Pool Sr > Alexander Pool , Jr. d)John Pool, SR >William Poole Sr > George Poole > Alexander Pool. (currently eliminated, no such person is shown to have existed, possible researcher "typo") I e) John Poole SR > Thomas Poole Sr > Alexander Pool >Alexander Pool f) some other "Alexander Poole" { Donna Cuzze and I searched for any other Alexander Pool / Poole men that met the needed criteria. We found no additional candidate(s)-- eliminated (will re evaluate if new candidates are found)

ALEXANDER POOL JR, THE FATHER OF JAMES POOLE: CRITERIA THAT MUST BE MET

a) must have lived in Brunswick VA since James in sworn testimony states that he was born there in 1756 b) must have lived in Mecklenburg VA in 1767 since father of James and Alexander died there. c) (Assuming the ECC David Poole connection is accepted as proven) must be a descendant of David Poole and his son John Poole; and likely also a descendant of Thomas Poole. d) must be born in a year compatible with James' birth in 1756 e) must not be a person whose DNA is identified by familytreedna as belonging to a different line of Pool /Poole. f) assuming this is the same Alexander who was living in Brunswick in 1761 (likely because James was born there in 1756) -- wife's name was Susannah.

We know that when Alexander Pool,( father of James B Pool and Alexander Pool, Jr) died, he died intestate. We presume that no other family was there. The boys were bound out to the Ragsdale family.

Alexander Pool Poole is proved as the father of James Pool by the extensive record research by Belva Cauthen, and confirmed by several others

This Alexander is recorded by the Church Wardens (who held quasi official status). Belva shows that this Alexander Pool seems to be closely associated with "affiliated" families that lived in the same areas of VA and witnessed each others documents. My Hudson line . Ragsdate line, and Belva's Harris like are among the closely associated families. I have included a large selection of Belva's extensive notes in my"Descendants of James Pool" family tree file. In addition, James Pool's sworn testimony (Rev War Pension Application) says he was born in Mecklenburg in 1756-- and there is an Alexander Pool / Poole shown to be living there in 1755-1761. Alexander Poole died intestate, so we lack a "Will" document Both Alexander and James Pool were bound out to (different) Ragsdales. wtp 8/2010

Alexander Poole, s/o Alexander Poole, bound out to Richard Ragsdale, 1767 Alexander Poole's estate sale money to go to Churchwardens, St.James Par. 1770 James Poole, orphan of Alexander Pool, bound out to Benjamin Ragsdale, 1770; to be bound out again 1776 by Ch'ward.

Samuel Poole's 1747 will noted that he had brothers James, Alexander, Nicholas , and David Samuel*^ Poole b: Bet. 1700 - 1720 in VA, Elizabeth City got the plantation d: Bet. 1747 - 1752 in VA, ECC left will Will: 1747 Said he had brothers James, Alexander

recently ( 2012) a 67 marker match has been made to a Poole / Pool line that claims descent from John Poole Sr, born between 1629 and 1637 In Elizabeth City County VA. Since then several other Pool /Poole lines have claimed this line, and some are now (2013) obtaining Y chromosome DNA data {2013 update, I now have clear document trail now ties this JOHN POOL to his father DAVID POOLE, A FRENCH HUGUENOT WHO IMMIGRATED TO VIRGINIA IN ABOUT 1620}.

Remarks for future research. Since the Mitchell's appear to be relatively well off; and since there is some evidence of other related Pool family in the area[ it is unclear why the Pool boys would be bound out to the Ragsdales unless they also were relations to the Pool's. Information to clarifiy this from other Wikitree genealogists would be sincerely appreciated.

Poole, Alexander. Publication 1756 Gen. note Part of index to Elizabeth City County Wills and Administrations (1689-1800) Note p. 83. Gdn. bond rec. [2 Nov. 1756]. GUARDIAN BOND Note Order Book, 1755-1757 (Reel 17) Subject - Personal Poole, Alexander. Subject -Geographic Elizabeth City County (Va.) Added Title Virginia wills and administrations. System Number 000535611 ---- Below is my analysis of probability of a common ancestor within a given number of generations. I provide it to help explain why some choices are much less likely. (Although, as Sherlock Holmes was want to say, " when you eliminate the impossible, the remaining, however unlikely, has to be the explanation". ). Probability of distance to common ancestor between William T Pool and Roy Allen Pool. Based on Y DNA 67 marker test this base case makes no claim of positive genealogical data. This is the Case that FamilyTreeDNA recommends one "starts" with. ( since there is always some possibility that that there is an adoption, etc in a fairly recent generation that nobody now knows about)

COMPARISON CHART (note graphs would not display properly in the note section of ftm report-- so here is the data without the helpful graphs) Generations Reverse Percentage 5 18.47% 81.53% 6 11.89% 88.11% 7 7.55% 92.45% 8 4.73% 95.27% 9 2.94% 97.06% 10 1.81% 98.19% 11 1.11% 98.89% 12 0.68% 99.32% 13 0.41% 99.59% 14 0.25% 99.75% ---- Sussanna Mitchell wife to Alexander Poole (see her profile for 9 indirect points of evidence that she was Alexander Pool's wife) we see the Mitchell in a lot of family names -- coincidence? our Alexander died in Mecklenburg in 1767 here is a record from Will Book 2 of Brunswick Co

Below is a Will that looks like land belonging to Alexander's son, Alexander Pool's former property (sold? ) was sold by William Mitchel to Ephraim Parham >> might support a tie between Poole and Mitchell Will Book 2, Brunswick County, VA:-"William MITCHELL of Mecklenburg Co to Ephraim PARHAM* of Brunswick Co. 30 Jul 1784. L15 VA. 100 acres which formerly was the property of Ellick/Allick/Alexander POOL who sold it to Matthew PARHAM.... wtp note, this would only connect if Alex Pool sold to Mitchell at a date before his death

James Pool was born in Brunswick in1756 -- so Alexander Poole, his father , can be assumed to be living there here is a Will witnessed in 1754 by a Alexander Poole Will of Robert PROCTOR, 9 Sep 1754 Brunswick County, VA: Alexr POOLE is a witness to said will. Note: PROCTOR descendants went to Wake County, NC. (aep)

here again in Brunswick in 1761 Will of Robert PROCTOR, 9 Sep 1754 Brunswick County, VA: Alexr POOLE is a witness to said will. Note: PROCTOR descendants went to Wake County, NC. (aep)

"Appraisal of the estate of William MAC KNIGHT dec'd as by court order dated 15 Jan 1759. Included were negroes: man Punch, man Virgil, wench Betty. Appraised by William PENNINGTON, Richard RUSSELL, Alexander POOLE. Returned to Court 23 Jun 1760."

"Allotment to Margrett (sic) RUSSELL the widow Richard RUSSELL dec'd as by court order dated 23 Mar 1761. Included were negro man Darby, boy Jeff. Alloted by William MACLIN, Jr, Alexander POOL, George INGRAM. Returned to Court 26 May 1761."

Account 1760 for John INGRAM, Jr dec'd by Mrs Elizabeth STEAGALL excrx. Named: Among others were... *Benjamin INGRAM

George INGRAM
Hannah INGRAM
James INGRAM
Jeremiah INGRAM
Salley INGRAM
William INGRAM
Allen LOVE, merchant
William MITCHELL
Alexander POOL
John TIPPIT

Note by Audrey Pool: It is possible these POOLE'S belonged to Elizabeth City County (now Hampton City), VA. Names familiar to the ECC,VA POOLES are: Alexander, William, Thomas, John, Samuel, Nicholas, Christopher, Humphrey POOLE.

wtp note: Audrey wrote that above note in 2005, long before we started getting DNA evidence that seems to strongly support/ prove an ECC connection. 2019 update, this connection now seems fully proved - and the evidence seems to be accepted by virtually all researchers of this line.

/ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR ALEXANDER POOL , JR

IF THIS IS THE FATHER OF JAMES POOLE, THEN WE BELIEVE WE KNOW THE FOLLOWING ABOUT ALEXADER POOLE Facts that have to fit to be the "right" Alexander Poole a) must have lived in Brunswick VA since James in sworn testimony states that he was born there in 1756 b) must have lived in Mecklenburg VA in 1767 since father of James and Alexander died there. c) Assuming the ECC David Poole connection is valid, must be a descendant of David Poole and his son John Poole; and likely also a descendant of Thomas Poole. d) must be born in a year compatible with James' birth in 1756 e) must not be a person whose DNA is identified by familytreedna as belonging to a different line of Pool /Poole. f) assuming this is the same Alexander who was living in Brunswick in 1761 (likely because James was born there in 1756) -- wife's name was Susannah.

The following notes are from Belva Cauthen, whose help is gratefully acknowledged: (wtp 8/2010)

Alexander Poole's estate sale money to go to Churchwardens, St.James Par. 1770

James pool married Ursula Hudson, daughter of William Hudson, there in 1782 in Mecklenburg co, VA and they, along with Thomas wWlborn and his son, Wlliam Wilborn/ Cary Hudson, etc, also moved to Laurens Edgefield County SC per the following Laurens co, sc deed. Laurens co, sc deed book J, page 146, 1809, william hudson to my son-in-law James pool and dau Ursula; my son-in-law william wilborn and my dau cary; my son-in-law Jeremiah wilborn and dau Polly of edgefield dist, sc 1--two tracts on the beaverdam creek of reedy river in Laurens co, sc; 2- two other tracts in Rutherford co, NC on simms creek of little broad river. wit: Anderson crowder, Joesph field. john lion, j.q.e.d.

James Pool was born in Brunswick in 1756 -- so Alexander Poole, his father , can be safely assumed to be living there here is a Will witnessed in 1754 by a Alexander Poole Will of Robert PROCTOR, 9 Sep 1754 Brunswick County, VA: Alexr POOLE is a witness to said will. Note: PROCTOR descendants went to Wake County, NC. (aep)

here again in Brunswick in 1761 Will of Robert PROCTOR, 9 Sep 1754 Brunswick County, VA: Alexr POOLE is a witness to said will. Note: PROCTOR descendants went to Wake County, NC. (aep)

Account 1760 for John INGRAM, Jr dec'd by Mrs Elizabeth STEAGALL excrx. Named: Among others were... Benjamin INGRAM George INGRAM Hannah INGRAM James INGRAM Jeremiah INGRAM Salley INGRAM William INGRAM Allen LOVE, merchant William MITCHELL Alexander POOL John TIPPIT

Note by Audrey: It is possible these POOLES belonged to Elizabeth City County (now Hampton City), VA. Names familiar to the ECC,VA POOLES are: Alexander, William, Thomas, John, Samuel, Nicholas, Christopher, Humphrey POOLE.

BASIS OF SUSANNA MITCHELL AS THE SUSANNA WHO WAS WIFE TO ALEXANDER POOL by W T Pool -

he may have had a previous wife... Search for additonal documents to prove or disprove this continue.

1. Susanna is shown as the given name of Alexander Pool's wife in several documents, here is one

Indenture made the 8th day of January, 1762, between Alexander Pool and Susannah, his wife, parties of the first part, and Matthew Parham, Jr., of Sussex County, for 130 pounds, conveying 100 acres at the upper end of Shining Creek, and bounded by lands of William Macklin, John Clacks, and Alexander Pool (bought of William Lanier). Signed by Alexander Pool and Susannah Pool (her mark). Witnesses were James Macklin, Thomas Lanier, and John Peebels. Indenture was acknowledged in Court on January 25, 1762, by Alexander Pool and Susannah Pool, and Susanna relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 7, Page 52.

from Brunswick County Deed Book 7

2. Susanna is shown to be the given name of John Mitchell's daughter (John was a Brunswick VA Planter). Entire will is included with John Mitchells bio, but here are the key sections

John Mitchell Will provided by Audrey Pool, private email

Page 107. Will. I, John MITCHELL of St Andrew's Parish in B, planter,

being weak in body but of a sound mind, I desire all my debts that I owe in

right or conscience, be well and truly paid within a convenient time after

my death. ( see Wm Mitchell for the entire Will)

To my daughter Sukei (Susannah) MITCHELL - 1 Negro named Peter. Also one

tract of land of about 100 acres, it being part of the land I now live on,

on the north side of the branch.

Executors: wife Judy MITCHELL, and William MACLIN and James MACLIN.

Signed: Jun 22, 1745 - John MITCHELL. Witnesses: William MC KNIGHT,

Stephen (X his mark) MOSS, the connection, possibly from this same MITCHELL family.

witnesses thereto, and OR. On the motion of

the exors. certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate in due form.

notes:

Kezia shown in will as Susanna Mitchell's sister, is a MITCHELL name, therefore showing a HOLLOWAY-MITCHELL

3. Same John Mitchell Will shows

a Susannah / Sukie is over 21 in 1745, so born before 1724

b. Macklin were witness, so must have lived close

c. This is a Mitchell line known to be associated with our Pool family according to Audrey Pool's note.

4. Alexander Pool was living on his land in this area in 1761

From Brunswick Deed Book #7

Indenture made the 23rd day of November, 1761, between William Lanier and Matthew Parham, Jr., of Sussex County, for 100 pounds, conveying 235 acres on both sides of Shining Creek, adjoining Alexander Pool, William Macklin, John Hunington, Edward Denton, and John Clack. Witnesses were William Browne, Thomas Jackson, and J. Parham. Indenture acknowledged in Court on November 24, 1761, by William Lanier. Deed Book 7, Page 44.

5. In 1762 Alexander Pool and his wife Susanna are shown living my by the Wm Macklin as in Susanna Mitchell's father's Will ( he was a witness, and can safely assumed to have lived near John Mitchell in 1745)

6. Also in 1762 Alexander and Susanna Pool sell some of their land to Parham, connecting to John Mitchell (and therefore tying to Susanna Mitchell) again.

Indenture made the 8th day of January, 1762, between Alexander Pool and Susannah, his wife, parties of the first part, and Matthew Parham, Jr., of Sussex County, for 130 pounds, conveying 100 acres at the upper end of Shining Creek, and bounded by lands of william Macklin, John Clacks, and Alexander Pool (bought of William Lanier). Signed by Alexander Pool and Susannah Pool (her mark). Witnesses were James Macklin, Thomas Lanier, and John Peebels. Indenture was acknowledged in Court on January 25, 1762, by Alexander Pool and Susannah Pool, and Susanna relinquished her right of dower. Deed Book 7, Page 52.

7. again

see Middleton Poole's will... he left The Points Plantation to his wife, then upon her death to his daughter Ann, with Reversion to Alexander (JR) son of Alexander. Since Alexander Jr. r and sons Alexander III and James were living in Mecklenburg VA when Alexander and we can safely assume that Ann Poole, daughter of Middleton Poole, was still alive in 1767. --- THIS IS THE BEST OF THE CANDIDATES FOR FATHER TO JAMES AND ALEXANDER POOL. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION IS NEEDED for positive proof, but may not exist. Note All other Alexander Pool men identified can be ruled out except for the proposed Alexander , son of George ( there's no solid evidence that Alexander son of George even existed)

In addition to a strong document trail, confirming evidence is that we have Alexander SR / Alexander III / James Pool relation right is the fact that Alexander III named two of his daughters Cairy and Polly. Cairy (with several alt spellings including Cary) is an unusual name, and the odds of the same combination of names by random chance has to be low. You will note that the frequent co-signing of legal documents by Alexander Pool and William Hudson adds additional support for the close relationships between these two families.

• although very little documentation has been found on this Alexander Pool(e) - the fact that he is not shown in ECC VA or Johnston / Wake NC increases the chance that this Alexander who went to Brunswick VA then Mecklenburg is the father of James and Alexander Pool

• the number of generations to a common ancestor is so far out that a) the probability of an even more distant connection has a very low calculated probability (since Roy Poole and I are perfect 64 marker matches, we have around a 95% probability of common ancestor at the distance of Thomas Poole or earlier ( Thomas would be 8 generations back for me, assuming this Alexander Poole is indeed my correct link).

IF THIS IS THE FATHER OF JAMES POOLE, THEN WE BELIEVE WE KNOW THE FOLLOWING ABOUT ALEXADER POOLE Facts that have to fit to be the "right" Alexander Poole • must have lived in Brunswick VA since James in sworn testimony states that he was born there in 1756

• must have lived in Mecklenburg VA in 1767 since father of James and Alexander died there. • Assuming the ECC David Poole connection is valid, must be a descendant of David Poole and his son John Poole; and likely also a descendant of Thomas Poole. • must be born in a year compatible with James' birth in 1756 • must not be a person whose DNA is identified by familytreedna as belonging to a different line of Pool /Poole. • assuming this is the same Alexander who was living in Brunswick in 1761 (likely because James was born there in 1756) -- wife's name was Susannah.

Here is a list of 6 possible "candidates" for the father of James and Alexander that I looked at (Donna Cuzze, Joe Slattery, and others have also looked at this issue, and I have the benefit of their work). )John Pool Sr. > Thomas Poole, Sr. > Alexander Pool -- ruled out because this Alexander died in 1742 in Elizabeth City , VA.

b) John Pool Sr. >William Pool Sr. > Alexander Poole.

c)John Pool Sr. > William Pool Sr. > Alexander Pool Sr. > Alexander Pool , Jr. d)John Pool, SR >William Poole Sr. > George Poole > Alexander Pool. ( currently eliminated, I have no solid evidence that George had a son named Alexander)

• John Poole SR > Thomas Poole Sr. > Alexander Pool >Alexander Pool • some other "Alexander Poole" that we don't currently have identified (certainly possible, however probably would be a more distant connection, and the probable distance to a common ancestor , as provided by familytreedna would make this significantly less probable).

Facts that have to fit to be the "right" Alexander Poole

• must have lived in Brunswick VA since James in sworn testimony states that he was born there in 1756

• must have lived in Mecklenburg VA in 1767 since father of James and Alexander died there. • Assuming the ECC David Poole connection is valid, must be a descendant of David Poole and his son John Poole; and likely also a descendant of Thomas Poole. • Assuming that Roy Poole / Donna Cuzze are correct that his line ties into the John Poole line via William Pool of NC ---the probability is very high that our Alexander Poole connects very close to this (e.g. Thomas Poole would be our closest common ancestor if "Alexander son of Alexander" is my link point to the David Poole line).

notes: v Alexander as son of George - Needs documentation to establish that George had a son named Alexander. As once proposed by Roy Poole would be an excellent fit, however, there are two significant difficulties: 1) I have found no proof that George had a son named Alexander. and 2) a son of George would be "young", perhaps too young to be a good candidate for the father of This would be the closest possible connection and therefore (according to the statistics provided by familytreedna) the more likely -- however, without any documentation to prove that there actually was such a person. So, unless additional documentation can be found, this is tentatively ruled out.

Notes: (con't.)

v Alexander Poole, son of William, grandson of Thomas seems to be ruled out IF (as the evidence seems to show) the William Poole that moved to Bertie was the son of Thomas ---because there are several Williams, the "Bertie NC William Poole" might possibly be another man. However, the strong likelihood is that that he is, as most researches seem to agree, the son William and the grandson of Thomas. In addition, "William moving to Bertie" seems to fit well for known facts for the for the Col. Roy Poole line. ( See Roy Poole's research at ancestry.com, and familytreedna.com )

We know that when Alexander Pool,( father of James B Pool and Alexander Pool, Jr) died, he died intestate. We presume that no other family was there. The boys were bound out to the Ragsdale family. (it remains a speculative conjecture that the Ragsdale's were somehow related; since the Ragsdale's were shown related to the Harris family, which connects to the Hudson family, which connects to the Pool family-- see Belva Cauthen Research Notes Postings)

more wtp notes: Notes for Alexander Pool:

Alexander Pool Poole is proved as the father of James Pool by the extensive record research by Belva Cauthen. She spent a lot of time reviewing all available records ( in conjunction with her Harris / Hudson research) and the evidence that Alexander is well supported. This Alexander is recorded by the Church Wardens (who held quasi official status). Belva shows that this Alexander Pool seems to be closely associated with "affiliated" families that lived in the same areas of VA and witnessed each other's documents. My Hudson line . Ragsdale line, and Belva's Harris like are among the closely associated families. I have included a large selection of Belva's extensive notes in my "Descendants of James Pool" family tree file. In addition, James Pool's sworn testimony (Rev War Pension Application) says he was born in Mecklenburg in 1756-- and there is an Alexander Pool / Poole shown to be living there in 1755-1761. Alexander Poole died intestate, so we lack a "Will" document which could prove (or disprove) the connection. Both Alexander and James Pool were bound out to (different) Ragsdale's. I think it is likely that the Ragsdale's were related (we know there were Ragsdale - Hudson, and Ragsdale - Harris connections).. James B Pool's Rev War Pension application files contains a statement that James' birth records were lost in a fire in his Uncles' house. That Uncle could have been the Ragsdale's, it seems unlikely that he boys would be put in a non-family home if a family home had been available. wtp 8/2010

Alexander Poole, s/o Alexander Poole, bound out to Richard Ragsdale, 1767 Alexander Poole's estate sale money to go to Churchwardens, St. James Par. 1770 James Poole, orphan of Alexander Pool, bound out to Benjamin Ragsdale, 1770; to be bound out again 1776 by Ch'ward.

Will: 1747 Said he had brothers James, Alexander

In 2012, a 67 marker Y chromosome match was made to a Poole / Pool line that claims descent from John Poole Sr., born between 1629 and 1637 In Elizabeth City County VA. Since then several other Pool /Poole lines have claimed this line. It is hoped that additional matches will be made in the future which will provide additional confirming / non-confirming matches. The profile manages believe we now have an absolutely clear document trail now ties this JOHN POOL to his father DAVID POOLE, A FRENCH HUGUENOT WHO IMMIGRATED TO VIRGINIA IN ABOUT 1620}.

Ursula; my son-in-law William wellborn and my daughter Cary; my son-in-law Jeremiah Wllborn and daughter Polly of Edgefield dist, sc 1--two tracts on the Beaverdam Creek of Reedy River in Laurens co, sc; 2- two other tracts in Rutherford co, NC on Simms creek of little broad

river. wit: Anderson Crowder, Joseph field. john lion, j.q.e.d.

wtp: if there was a mix up, this Alexander could just possibly be the one living in NC and having documented land disputes. However, the more likely case is that Alexander, son of William was the NC Alexander.

We know that when Alexander Pool,( father of James B Pool and Alexander Pool, Jr) died, he died intestate. We presume that no other family was there. The boys were bound out to the Ragsdale family.

note Poole, Alexander. Publication 1756 Gen. note Part of index to Elizabeth City County Wills and Administrations (1689-1800) Note p. 83. Guardian bond rec. [2 Nov. 1756]. ***GUARDIAN BOND******** Note Order Book, 1755-1757 (Reel 17) Subject - Personal Poole, Alexander. Subject -Geographic Elizabeth City County (Va.) Added Title Virginia wills and administrations. System Number 000535611

Name

Name: Alexander /Poole/ Jr^[1]^[2]^[3]

Birth

Birth: candidate for father of James and Alexander Poole, add'l documents needed

Date: ABT 1711

Place: likely Elizabeth City Co VA^[4]

Death

Death: James and Alexander's father died in c 1767 (church wardens records)

Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

ABT 176 BET 1756 AND 1762

Place: Brunswick VA^[5]

Residence:

Date: BET 1763 AND 1767

Place: Mecklenburg VA

Education

Education: bound out to Richard Ragsdale, 1767 and again in 1776

Date: BET 1770 AND 1778

Place: Mecklenburg VA Colony

Note

Note: #N28