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John Marshall (1715 - 1782)

Capt. John Marshall
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Biography

Capt. John Marshall
Birth: 1715, Brunswick County, Virginia, Colonial America
Death: 1782, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States
Religion: Rattlesnake Church, St. Andrew's Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia
Father: Alexander Marshall, b. 1676, England or York, Isle of Wight, Charles City, James City, Elizabeth City VA, d. 3 May 1743, Goochland County, Virginia (Age 67 years)
Mother: Elizabeth Worsham, b. Between 1676 and 1677, Henrico County, Virginia, d. Feb 1742/43, Goochland County, Virginia (Age ~ 67 years)
Parents Married: 20 Aug 1706
John was born about 1720. He passed away in 1785.

Marriages & Children

Spouse: Tabitha Clanton (?), b. bef 1719, d. Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Married: 1735, Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Spouse: Mary Malone.[1]
Children:[1]
  1. James M. Marshall, b. 29 Sep 1735, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, d. Bef 5 Dec 1811, Mecklenburg County, Virginia (Age: <76 years)
  2. Lucy Marshall, b. 7 Mar 1740/41, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, d. 25 Mar 1821, Brunswick County, Virginia (Age 80 years)
  3. Capt. Samuel Marshall, b. 1745, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, d. 14 May 1810, Henry County, Kentucky - Probate (Age 65 years)
  4. Benjamin Marshall, b. 1746, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, d. 1818, Lincoln County, Tennessee (Age 72 years)
  5. Anne Marshall, b. 1749, Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Historical Sketches

John Marshall was born Abt. 1711 in Brunswick Co. Virginia, and died Bet. July 1782 - November 1785 in Mecklenburg Co. Virginia. He married Mary Malone on Abt. 1739 in Virginia.
Notes for John Marshall:
It has been published in more than one genealogy of the Marshall family that John Marshall of Mecklenburg Co., Virginia was the son of William Marshall and grandson of Alexander Marshall, a line inclusive of several prominent members. There is no proof of a close connection between our John Marshall and that line. The extensive research of Lou Poole establishes and separates some of the misconceptions about the several John Marshall lines in early Virginia. Our John Marshall of Mecklenburg Co. Virginia had a brother named Samuel and left a will written in 1782. His parents are unknown. Many early Virginia records were destroyed during the Civil War which would likely have answered many questions and clarified family relationships.
John Marshall of Mecklenburg Co. Virginia received a patent dated October 28, 1732 containing at least 220 acres, in what was then the new county of Brunswick. No record of this patent survives however it is mentioned in several later deeds.
July Court 1737 Charles City Co. Virginia
Will of John Roper, dec'd, presented by Susanna Roper, William Roper and Joseph Roper, the executors, and proved by Thomas Bryan, John Marshall and Thomas Alfriend.
July Court 1740 Charles City Co. Virginia
Ann Routon made oath tha John Routon, ded'd, died without a will... James Christian, Silvanus Gregory, John Marshall and Richard Pointer to appraise the estate.
July Court 1749 Charles City Co. Virginia
Peter Royster, John Marshall, James Johnson, and Richard Pointer to appraise estate of Benjamin Alfriend.
October Court 1749 Charles City Co. Virginia
Deed James Johnson to Willis Johnson recorded, proved by John Marshall and Barnes Johnson.
November Court 1750 Charles City Co. Virginia
Deed William Willis Johnson to Alexander Mollison proved by John Marshall and John Gregory.
July Court 1753 Charles City Co. Virginia
Deed William Burton and Susanna his wife to Richard Kennon recorded and proved to George Minge, Philip Southall, and Edward Young. Thomas Johnson, Richard Poynter, Silvanus Gregory and John Marshall.
November Court 1754 Charles City Co. Virginia
Deed John Marshall to John Gregory recorded. Ann, wife of Marshall, relinquished her dower right.
John Marshall and his brother Samuel first appear in records of Brunswick Co. Virginia in 1750:
Brunswick Co. Virginia Deed Book 5 , page 61.
September 27, 1750 William Petty and Elizabeth his wife of Brunswick to John Marshall of Charles City Co: L70 for 212 acres bounded by Fish Pott and the River. Witness: Samuel Marshall, John Marshall, John Scarbrow.
Brunswick Order Book 5, pages 65, 109, 148, 199, 234, 242, 243, 246, 300, 370, 398, 427, 527.
September 26, 1753 John Duke vs. John Marshall: A case of slander for which John Marshall was found guilty of L9 worth of damage. Sackville Brewer and Edward Ellis and Elizabeth Ellis appeared as witnesses for Duke. Lucas Powell and William Harrison appeared as witnesses for John Marshall. John Parrish was paid for 9 days attendance and 18 miles.
Lunenburg Co. Virginia
December 15, 1755. Henry Bates of Lunenburg County to John Marshall of Brunswick County, 50 pounds, 164 acres: Lunenburg County, part of 328 acres granted to Bates June 5, 1746 on both sides of Taylor's Creek beginning at oak on creek opposite the mouth of a branch, nothwest & southwast to branch, southwest, etc. Witness, William Linsey, Samuel Marshall, John Ingram, Jr.
Brunswick Co. Virginia Will Book 3. page 315
November 31, 1759 Appraisal of estate of William Collier by William Pennington, John (X) Ingram, Samuel (X) Marshall.
Brunswick Will Book 4, page 382
July 28, 1760. Appraisal of estate of John Ingram, Jr. by William Maclin, John Marshall and Samuel Marshall.
Brunswick Co. Virginia
September 8, 1759 Thomas Malone and Milly, his wife, of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg County, to John Bozeman...cons. 30 pounds 194 acres on the lower side of the upper fork of Great Creek...adjoining Henry Rottenberry, Sr.
Witnesses: William Douglas, John Barner, John Marshall
Sighned: Thomas Malone, Milly Malone (Note: the same deed was recorded in Lunenburg County, dated December 1, 1761.)
John Marshall's will, was dated July 17, 1782, in Mecklenburg Co. Virginia. The will was recorded on November 14, 1785, in Will Book 2 page 132. His wife (Mary?) was not mentioned as she had predeceased her husband. John Marshall mentions his children: Samuel Marshall, James Marshall, Benjamin Marshall, Lucy (Marshall) Malone (wife of George Malone, widow of George Carter), and Ann (Marshall) Nance (wife of Robert Nance). Also mentioned are grandchildren: Jesse Carter, Catherine Carter, Mary Ingram, Betsy Hooper (Lucy Marshall Carter Malone's children), and Judith Nance. Specific bequests were made to each of those named in the will. The executors were John's sons Samuel and James Marshall, and the witnesses were; John Arnold, William Pegram and his granddaughter's husband, Elisha Arnold (husband of Sally Marshall, the daughter of Samuel and Cassandra Marshall).
Early Settlers - Mecklenburg County, Virginia - Elliot
Marshall, John - Will Book 2, Page 132.
Names: Wife - not named and evidently deceased.
Children - Samuel Marshall, James Marshall, Benjamin Marshall, Lucy Malone, Ann Nance, wife of Robert Nance.
  • Grandson - Jesse Carter
  • Granddaughter - Catherine Carter
  • Granddaughters - Mary Ingram and Betsy Hooper
  • Granddaughter - Judith Nance
Specific bequests to each of those named.
Executors: Sons Samuel and James Marshall
Witnesses: John Arnold, William Pegram and Elisha Arnold
Will dated July 17, 1782. Recorded Nov. 14, 1785.[2]
More About John Marshall:
Will: July 16, 1782, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia.
More About John Marshall and Mary Malone:
Marriage: Abt. 1739, Virginia.
Children of John Marshall and Mary Malone are:
  1. James Marshall, b. Abt. 1739, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia, d. April 15, 1818, Anson Co. North Carolina.
  2. Lucy Marshall, b. March 07, 1740/41, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia, d. March 25, 1821, Brunswick Co. Virginia.
  3. Benjamin Marshall, b. 1745, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia, d. December 1818, Lincoln Co. Tennessee.
  4. Samuel Marshall, b. 1745, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia, d. 1810, Henry Co. Virginia.
  5. Ann Marshall, b. 1747, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia.[2][3]

The Will of John Marshall (Transcribed)

Probate: 14 Nov 1785 Will Probated, Mecklenburg County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen. I John Marshall of Mucklenburg County being well and sound and perfect memory Thanks to almighty God and calling to Remembrance the uncertainty of human life have made this my last will and Testament in manner following I Give commit my soul the hands of my merciful creator hoping for remission of my sins through the Merits of my blessed redeemer Jesus Christ my body I leave to be buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named I (?) after my Just Debts are honestly paid
  • Item: I Give unto my son Samuel Marshall and (sic) Negroe fellow named Cesar and one Negroe Boy named Daniel with my Bed and furniture, and gun with The rest of my household furniture with I am possessed with in the County of Muklenburg to him and his heirs forever after paying my Granddaughter Catharine Carter thirty pounds hard money and my Grandson Jrfsc (?) Carter Ten pounds hard money to him and their heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my son James Marshall and one Negroe wench named Daul and all her Children and their increase and one Negroe fellow named Joe and one Negroe Boy named Gorge and all the personal Estate that I possessed him with and money that he is owing to him and his heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my son Benjamin Marshall one Negroe wench named Eady and all her children that henis possessed with and there (sic) increase and all the personal Estate that I possessed him with and money that he is owing to me to him and his heirs forever
  • Item: I lend unto Robert Nance and my Daughter Ann Nance one Negroe wench named Cate and her child Dick during either of their lives but after there (sic) decease I give them to my Daughter Ann Nance’s surviving Children Excepting Judeth Nance to them and there (sic) heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto Robert Nance all the personal Estate that I possessed him with and money he owes me to him and his heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my Daughter Lucy Malone one iron pott (sic) and hook to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my Grandaughter (sic) Mary Ingram one Negroe wench named Sarah and all her children and increase to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my Granddaughter Betsy Hoopper one Negroe Girl named Philis and her increase to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto Judeth Nance one Negro wench named Suk (?) and all her Increase to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: If I have any more Estate not willed nor given away I give it to James Marshall, Benjamin Marshall and my Daughter Ann Nance to themand There (sic) heirs forever
Lastly I nominate and appoint my Two sons Samuel Marshall and James Marshall Executors of this my last will and Testament and as trusties (sic) to see this will Executed hereby revoking and Disanuling (sic) all declaring this to be my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventeenth daynof July one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty two. John Marshall (his mark)
Signed sealed &
Published before us
John Arnoll
William Pegram
Elisha Arnoll
At a court held for Muklenburg County the 14th day of Novemb. 1785
This will was proved by the oaths of John Arnoll and Elisha Arnoll and witness thereto and Ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of Saml. Marshall the Executor therein named who made Oath thereto and together with Elisha Arnoll and John Arnoll his securities entered in and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one thousand pounds conditioned as the Law directs certificate was granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form
Teste John Brown Cl.Cuo (?)[4][5]

Capt. John Marshall was mentioned on a memorial in Old Pine Street Presbyterian Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States with a death date of 1783.[6] "John Marshall Who Died Nov. 5th, 1783. Aged 62 years. Here is the grave my body lies At rest from toil and cares; Interred in clay until the day The trumpet's sound I hear. --- U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970"

The Will of John Marshall

Probate: 14 Nov 1785 Will Probated, Mecklenburg County, Virginia
In the name of God Amen. I John Marshall of Mucklenburg County being well and sound and perfect memory Thanks to almighty God and calling to Remembrance the uncertainty of human life have made this my last will and Testament in manner following I Give commit my soul the hands of my merciful creator hoping for remission of my sins through the Merits of my blessed redeemer Jesus Christ my body I leave to be buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named I (?) after my Just Debts are honestly paid
  • Item: I Give unto my son Samuel Marshall and (sic) Negroe fellow named Cesar and one Negroe Boy named Daniel with my Bed and furniture, and gun with The rest of my household furniture with I am possessed with in the County of Muklenburg to him and his heirs forever after paying my Granddaughter Catharine Carter thirty pounds hard money and my Grandson Jrfsc (?) Carter Ten pounds hard money to him and their heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my son James Marshall and one Negroe wench named Daul and all her Children and their increase and one Negroe fellow named Joe and one Negroe Boy named Gorge and all the personal Estate that I possessed him with and money that he is owing to him and his heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my son Benjamin Marshall one Negroe wench named Eady and all her children that henis possessed with and there (sic) increase and all the personal Estate that I possessed him with and money that he is owing to me to him and his heirs forever
  • Item: I lend unto Robert Nance and my Daughter Ann Nance one Negroe wench named Cate and her child Dick during either of their lives but after there (sic) decease I give them to my Daughter Ann Nance’s surviving Children Excepting Judeth Nance to them and there (sic) heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto Robert Nance all the personal Estate that I possessed him with and money he owes me to him and his heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my Daughter Lucy Malone one iron pott (sic) and hook to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my Grandaughter (sic) Mary Ingram one Negroe wench named Sarah and all her children and increase to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto my Granddaughter Betsy Hoopper one Negroe Girl named Philis and her increase to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: I give unto Judeth Nance one Negro wench named Suk (?) and all her Increase to her and her heirs forever
  • Item: If I have any more Estate not willed nor given away I give it to James Marshall, Benjamin Marshall and my Daughter Ann Nance to themand There (sic) heirs forever
Lastly I nominate and appoint my Two sons Samuel Marshall and James Marshall Executors of this my last will and Testament and as trusties (sic) to see this will Executed hereby revoking and Disanuling (sic) all declaring this to be my last will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Seventeenth daynof July one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty two. John Marshall (his mark)
Signed sealed &
Published before us
John Arnoll
William Pegram
Elisha Arnoll
At a court held for Muklenburg County the 14th day of Novemb. 1785
This will was proved by the oaths of John Arnoll and Elisha Arnoll and witness thereto and Ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of Saml. Marshall the Executor therein named who made Oath thereto and together with Elisha Arnoll and John Arnoll his securities entered in and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of one thousand pounds conditioned as the Law directs certificate was granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form
Teste John Brown Cl.Cuo (?)[7]

Research Notes

It has been published in more than one genealogy of the Marshall family that John Marshall of Mecklenburg Co., Virginia was the son of William Marshall and grandson of Alexander Marshall, a line inclusive of several prominent members. There is no proof of a close connection between our John Marshall and that line. The extensive research of Lou Poole establishes and separates some of the misconceptions about the several John Marshall lines in early Virginia. Our John Marshall of Mecklenburg Co. Virginia had a brother named Samuel and left a will written in 1782. His parents are unknown. Many early Virginia records were destroyed during the Civil War which would likely have answered many questions and clarified family relationships.

Please do not attach parents without sources. Previously these profiles had attached parents:

  1. William Marshall (1708-1769) and Elizabeth (Unknown) Marshall (abt.1710-)
  2. Alexander Marshall (1676-1743) and Elizabeth (Worsham) Marshall (1677-1743)

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Early Colonial Settlers
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Source: Lou Poole's extensive Marshall family research contributed by Donna Duckworth
  3. ↑ Entered by Alisha Stanbery, Jul 17, 2012
  4. ↑ Source: Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983
  5. ↑ This will has been formatted into sections with minimal punctuation for readability
  6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #103618385 (accessed 28 November 2022)
    Memorial page for Capt. John Marshall (1721-1783), citing Old Pine Street Presbyterian Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by N.D. Scheidt (contributor 47099775).
  7. ↑ Probate: "Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900"
    Will Records, 1765-1922 ; General Index to Wills and List of Heirs, Decedents, 1765-1948; Author: Virginia. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery (Mecklenburg County); Probate Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62347 #1764821 (accessed 28 November 2022)
    John Marshall probate on 17 Jul 1782.

Also see:

  • Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Name: John Marshall; Birth Date: 1715; Birthplace: Virginia; Volume: 110; Page number: 367; Reference: Colonial fams. Of the southern states of Amer. By Stella Pickett Hardy. Baltimore. 1958. (643p.):362
  • Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Name: John Marshall; Birthplace: Virginia; Volume110; Page number: 365; Reference: Gen. Column of the " Boston Transcript". 1906-1941. (The greatest single source of material for gen. Data for the N.E. area and for the period 1600-1800. Completely indexed in the Index.): 19 Jul 1926; 3866
  • Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890: Name: John Capt. Marshall; State: VA; County; Isle of Wight County: Township: 09 33; Year: 1782; Record Type: Continental Census; Page: 30; Database: VA Early Census Index
  • Source: Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983: Name: John Marshall; Probate Date: 17 Jul 1782; Probate Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA; Inferred Death Year: Abt 1782; Inferred Death Place: Virginia, USA; Item Description: Will Books, Vol 1-3, 1765-1798; Household Members: Name: John Marshall
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Langsdorf-34 Deb (Langsdorf) Gunther
Marshall-7622 and Marshall-2254 appear to represent the same person because: Data Doctor - clear duplicate, same wife. As stated in one profile, his parents are UNKNOWN and therefore should be detached from the resulting profile. I have added research notes which will explain the possible parents.
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Marshall-2857 and Marshall-2254 appear to represent the same person because: Hello! I believe these two profiles represent the same person. Please merge if you agree.

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Marshall-9452 and Marshall-2254 appear to represent the same person because: Hello! It is possible that these two profiles are for the same person. If you agree, please merge.

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