Joseph Bailey (abt. 1756 - bef. 1826)

Born about 1756 in Colony of Virginia

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Died before 27 Mar 1826 before about age 70 in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Joseph was born about 1756. He is the son of Carr Bailey and Mary Minter.

Joseph was in a military record on 9 September 1776 in Maryland.^[1][2][3]

He married Hannah Newby on 9 August 1777 in Fauquier, Virginia.^[4][5][6][7] Their children were:

1. Washington
2. Henry
3. Carr
4. Mary, wife of Samuel Tomlin
5. Matilda, wife of Joseph T. Minters
6. Senah
7. Sarah, widow of Francis Gordon
8. Melinda, md. Waddle

On 6 August 1810 Joseph was in Fauquier, Virginia.^[8]

Will Transcript

In the name of God Amen I Joseph Bailey of Fauquier County, being weak in body but of sound mind, do make this my last will. To wit I give to my sons Washing and Henry the land now in their possession to be equally divided between two, so that each may have their present situation on said Land.

I also give to my son Washington negro Hardy and to my son Henry negro George, I give to my son Carr the land whereon I now live, Negro Jack, a sorrel horse about five year old which he calls his riding horse, one buffalo cow one pie eyed yearling ten head of sheep and a good bed and furniture. I give to my daughter Mary, wife of Samuel Tomlin negro Celia which said negro is intended to be alone for the use of her my last named child and her children forever,

I give to my daughter Matilda wife of Joseph T. Minters Negro ???? and Shadrick which said Manuel Shadrick which said negroes is intended to be alone for the use of her my last named child and her children forever, I give to my daughter Senah, negroes Jane and Peter, a good bed and furniture, a good cow and claf, and a bay colt now about five years old. I give to my daughter Sarah widow of Frances Gordon Senior negroes Lucy and Mary a good bed and furniture, a good cow and calf and a sorrel calf, about four years old.

I give to Mary Waddle daughter of my deceased daughter Malinda Waddle two hundred dollars which is now reserved in the hands of Mr Mc Nish C Cowles for that purpose. Negroes Gabriel, Hannah and Milly I wish sold on nine month credit and

the proceeds equally divided between my children, Washington, Henry, Carr, Matilda, Senah and Sarah, and the share of Matilda to be as before divided exclusively assured for the use of her and her children only All the balance of my property proceeds divided between seven living children Washington, Henry Carr, Mary,s Matilda, Senah and Sarah, and the shares of Mary and Matilda reserved to them only as before named.

My sons Washington and Henry hereby appointed my Executirx, given under my had and seal 27 Feb 1826. Teste Eppa Hunton Armistead Utterback Joseph Bailey (Seal) John Tomlin Jun

At a court held for Fauquier County, on the 27th day of March 1826 proved by the oaths of the three witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded And on the motion of Washington Bailey and Henry Bailey, the executors therein named who mad oath thereby and together with Carr Bailey and Joseph T. Minter their securities entered into and acknowledged as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining probate therefor in due form. Teste Jno A. W. Smith Clerk^[9]

Fauquier County, Virginia Will Book 9 page 403-404 Large Dispersement Several names prominent ones listed Sinah Bailey Washington Bailey James Henson Joseph T. Minter Nathaniel Utterback Moses Johnston, Carr Bailey, Eppa Hunton, John Tomlin, Sarah Gordon, French Utterback Henry Bailey.

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," citing Affiliate Publication Title: Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783.; Affiliate Publication Number: M246; Digital film/folder number: 007196969; FHL microfilm: 000830313; Image number: 48, FamilySearch Record: Q2DG-28VV FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9WY-Y25W, Name: Joseph Bailey; Military Service Date: 09 Sep 1776; Military Service Place: Maryland, United States; System Of Record: SLS.
2. ↑ "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," citing Affiliate Publication Title: Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783.; Affiliate Publication Number: M246; Digital film/folder number: 007196969; FHL microfilm: 000830313; Image number: 82, FamilySearch Record: Q2DG-2ZGG FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89WY-YLRX, Name: Joseph Bailey; Military Service Date: 10 Sep 1776; Military Service Place: Maryland, United States; Mil Rank: Private; System Of Record: SLS.
3. ↑ "United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," citing Affiliate Publication Title: Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783.; Affiliate Publication Number: M246; Digital film/folder number: 007196969; FHL microfilm: 000830313; Image number: 17, FamilySearch Record: Q2DG-2WDW FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9WY-YL92, Name: Joseph Bailey; Military Service Date: 01 Oct 1778; Military Service Place: Maryland, United States; System Of Record: SLS.
4. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," citing Digital film/folder number: 007578972; FHL microfilm: 31633; Record number: 189; Packet letter: C, FamilySearch Record: XR8X-B84, Name: Joseph Bailey; Marriage Date: 9 Aug 1777; Marriage Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States.
5. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," citing Digital film/folder number: 007578972; FHL microfilm: 31633; Record number: 189; Packet letter: C, FamilySearch Record: XR8X-B84, Name: Joseph Bailey; Marriage Date: 9 Aug 1777; Marriage Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States.
6. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," citing Digital film/folder number: 007578972; FHL microfilm: 31633; Record number: 189; Packet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: XR8X-BZQ, Name: Joseph Bailey; Marriage Date: 9 Aug 1777; Marriage Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States; Forward To Unique Id: 301702588.
7. ↑ "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901," citing Digital film/folder number: 007578972; Image number: 41, FamilySearch Record: 6JL9-6J4C FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XF-6BZT, Name: Joseph Bailey; Marriage Date: 9 Aug 1777; Marriage Place: 1977; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 0; System Of Record: SLS.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," citing Page: 252; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M252; Digital film/folder number: 005157085_009_M9DS-PZ7; FHL microfilm: 0181428; Image number: 41, FamilySearch Record: XH25-1Q7 FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYY-H7T, Name: Joseph Bailey; Census Date: 1810; Census Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States; System Of Record: SLS.

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9. ↑ Fauquier County, Virginia Will Book 9 Page 371

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