John Cargill (abt. 1712 - bef. 1744)

Born about 1712 in Surry, Virginia, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Harrison) Cargill — married 24 Oct 1730 (to 24 Oct 1730) in Surry, Virginia

Descendants

Died before 18 Apr 1744 before about age 32 in Surry, Virginia, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

John was born about 1712. He passed away in 1744.

The Cargill Family By John and Helen Cargill

John Cargill, born in Surry County, Va., about 1712, died intestate before 18 April 1744, when his wife administered his estate. He married 24 Oct. 1730 Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of Col. Nathaniel Harrison of “Wakefield,” Surry County. Elizabeth (Harrison) Cargill was of the family which produced two Presidents, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, a. governor and many other state officials.

A John Cargill accompanied Col. William Byrd of “Westover,” Commissioner, in establishing the dividing line in 1727 between Virginia and South Caroline as described in Byrd’s “Trip to Eden.” There is uncertainty about his identity. Col. Nathaniel Harrison of “Wakefield,” also one of the Commissioners, was a neighbor and future father-in-law of John Cargill. However, in the area surveyed lived John Cargill, son of Cornelius Cargill of Prince George County, Va. It is probable that the commissioners employed him as a scout rather than John of Surry County, because of his familiarity with the frontier. No proven relationship existed between the two Johns.

The Harrison estate on the lower James River was of tremendous size. Though it has changed hands, the home is still beautiful and a tourist attraction. John and Elizabeth (Harrison) Cargill lived there at one time.

John was a captain in the militia and on 10 June 1741 he was appointed sheriff of Surry County. He represented Surry County in the House of Burgesses, 1742-3.

Elizabeth (Harrison) Cargill’s will was dated 1751 and appoints her brothers, Nathanial and Benjamin as executors. They failed to qualify and her son-in-law, Nicholas Massenburg, was accepted.

Children, order uncertain:

• Lucy , b. in 1783; m. (1), Nicholas Massenburg; m. (2), William Moring.
• Elizabeth.
• John, b. in Surry County, Va, in 1741^[1]. .

Sources

1. ↑ "The Cargill Family By John and Helen Cargill". Cargill, John and Helen. New England Genealogical and Historical Register, 1963. page 10-11. https://archive.org/details/cargillfamilybyj00carg. Edited for readability by Wikitree user McCann-1412.

• Cargill family by John and Helen Cargill: New England Genealogical and Historical Register Volume CXVII, October 1963, page 42 of 205., from (Calendar of New York Colonial Manuscripts, including land papers, 1643-180), 1864, VOL.474-488.