Abraham Stapp II (1650 - 1714)

Born 1650 in Essex, Virginia Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy (Moss) Stapp — married 1675 in Essex, Virginia

Descendants

Died 8 Apr 1714 at about age 64 in Rappahannock, Essex, Virginia Colony

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Biography

Abraham Stapp II was a Virginia colonist.

Abraham was born in 1650. He passed away in 1714.

Parents: Abraham Stapp 1620 - 1678 and Dorothy (North) Stapp 1620 - 1680.

Marriage

Husband: Abraham Stapp

Wife: Dorothy Moss

Child: Jacob Stapp

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Rebecca Stapp

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Martha Stapp

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: James Stapp

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Ruth Stapp

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Joshua Stapp

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Marriage:

Date: 1675

Place: Old, Virginia, United States^[1]

Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume II. Essex County, Wills and Deeds, 1711 - 1714. Page 234 (on ancestry.com): "Will of Abraham Stapp of Essex Co. Dated 10/20/1710. Probated 4/8/1714. To son Abraham Stapp all land on N. side of Road of "my now dwelling plantation". To son William all land on S. side of road. To son Jacob Stapp upper part of land bought of Edward Moseley and to son Joshua Stapp the lower part bordering on Mr. Robt. Brooke. To young sons Joseph Stapp and James Stapp 25 acres each of lower land. jacob and Joshua to buy them 100 acres each elsewhere. To wife Dorothy all property during lifetime. To dau. Ruth Stapp cattle, etc. To two daus. Rebecca and Martha Stapp a shilling each. Signed Abraham Stapp. Wit: Robert Moss, Peter Hollon, Will Harte his mark." Bond. 4/8/1714. L 300. Sterling. Dorothy Step [sic] Extx. Abra Step. Signed Dorathy Stapp, Dan'll Hayes, John Hart. Wit: John Pickett, Daniel Brown. Rec. 4/8/1714.

Research Notes

Note by descendant: This would be the correct person in my line of Stapps, given the expected percentage of DNA I share with Abraham II.

The following notes are from his FamilySearch page with sources.

Abraham Stapp 1650 - 1714 is thought to be the first of our ancestral line in America. He left an indelible mark on the records of colonial Virginia, as he established a family and developed a successful tobacco plantation in the primitive area of the tidelands of Chesapeake Bay in 1670. Page 1.

Elijah Stapp 1783 - 1842 was a direct descendant in the fifth generation, born in Orange County, Virginia. He married Nancy Shannon in Kentucky, moved to Missouri by 1818, and to Jackson County, Texas by the early 1830s. Descendants and relatives lived in Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Florida and elsewhere.

There is confusion about the Abraham Stapps. Some say that there is a Sr. and a Jr. Tot gave this information: Abraham, born abt. 1620 (probably in England). Found in Essex, Virginia with a son, Abraham Jr. (variant spelling Stap). Abraham Jr. born abt. 1650 in Essex, Virginia. Will made 4/8/1714. Married Dorthy Moss, daughter of Robert and Rebecca Wales Moss.

I believe that there are two Abrahams, but Abraham Jr., did not figure in this lineage. I believe Abraham Sr., born 1650 married twice, first to Dorothy North and then to Dorthy Moss.

He was a Tobacco Planter in Old Rappahannock, Virginia.

Abraham Stapp was the son of Joshua Stapp who resided in Henrico, Virginia in 1679. Morris & Jarretts of West Virginia. By Beeler and Bishop.

From Culpeper County to the Teays Valley. By Mildred C. Gibbs. Joshua Stapp (or Stepp) "was a son of Abraham and Dorothy (Moss) Stapp (or Stepp) of Essex, Virginia."

Abraham made his will 10/20/1710 and it was recorded 4/18/1714. Henry Scalf wrote a book about this family which is both a help and a problem for us.

Abraham's children were Abraham Jr., William, Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, James, Ruth, Rebecca, and Martha. Joshua was the most prominent and according to Scalf was born about 1688. He lists his marriage to Martha Coffey as occurring in 1709/10 and her birth as 1690. We know this is not possible as Martha couldn't have been born before 1702 as we have previously seen. I have studied the information provided by Mr. Scalf and although no proof is given I will acknowledge that Joshua Stapp could have been born by 1688. However, I can see no reason why he needed to be married by 1709 or 10 and start having children.

Indeed, the information given would tend to fit better if the first children were born in the 1720's. I would tend to place the marriage of Joshua and Martha as occurring about 1718 - 1721 and the first child born about 1720 - 22. This is where it helps to place Martha Coffey's birth in 1702, not 1704 or even 1708 as some have it.

If the above conclusions are not true, then it seems to me that the only other alternative is to look at Martha as a second wife of Joshua. There seems to be no evidence for this however." James Bluford Coffey. His Ancestors and Descendants in America. By Marvin D. Coffey, page 23.

Settled near Piscatawy Creek on the Rappahannock, now Essex County and was a Tobacco Planter.

Note: Will

http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=22e17179-0a70-4173-9b9f-e76d9259166e&tid=33546185&pid=563

Buried: Old Rappahannock, Virginia, American Colonies.

Notes: Joshua Stapp. B. Abt. 1600 in England. D. Abt. 1679 in Henrico Co, VA.

Children:

1. John Abraham Stapp. B. 1620 in Buckinghamshire, England. D. Abt. 1678 in Henrico Co, VA. Married-Mary Woodard. B. abt 1620 in VA. Married-Dorothy North 1648 in VA. Notes: According to Personal Ancestry File, John Abraham Stapp was married twice. It is possible the last three sons were products of the second marriage.

Children of John Stapp and Mary North are:

1. Joshua Stapp. B. Abt. 1659 in England.
2. Thomas Jefferson Stapp. B. Abt. 1661 in England.
3. John Stapp. B. Abt. 1663 in England. D. Abt. 1750.
4. James Stapp. B. Abt. 1665 in England.
5. Abraham Stapp. B. 1649 in Buckinghamshire, England. D. April 04, 1714 in Essex Co, VA. Burial-Essex Co, VA. Occupation: Tobacco Planter. Married-Dorothy Moss 1685 in Essex Co, VA. B. Abt. 1655 Essex Co, VA. D. March 1717/18 Old Rappahannock, VA. Parents-Robert Moss and Rebeckah Wales.

Notes: Abraham Stapp settled in Old Rappahannocks Co, VA,which became Essex Co, VA. In the Essex clerk's office is a noted purchase as part of a"patent" from James Gaeines/Ganes. James Anderson was a joint purchaser along with Abraham Stappon Nov 17, 1670. He was a tobacco planter, as were many of his neighbors andappears in many Rappahannocks. and Essex records. He acquired slaves, appraised estates,bought and sold land, appeared as a witness many times, witnessed wills and acted as a juror. Will-"To son, Abraham Stapp, all land on N side of Rd at my"now dwelling plantation." To son, Jacob Stapp, upper part of land bought of Edward Moseley, andto son, Joshua Stapp, the lower part bordering on Robert Brooks. To young Joseph Stapp and James Stapp, 25 acres each of lower land. Jacob and Joshua to buy them 100 acres each elsewhere. To wife, Dorothy, all property during lifetime. To a daughter, Ruth Stapp, cattle, to daughters Rebecca and Martha Stapp, a shilling each."
Sources:
1. Essex Co, VA Deed Book 4, pg. 365.
2. Rappahannocks Co, VA Records.
3. Virginia Colonial Abstracts, by Fleet, Vol. 8, EssexCounty Wills and Deeds, pg. 81, Will of Abraham Stapp.

Children:
1. Jacob Stapp. B. Abt. 1686 in Essex Co, VA. D. Abt. 1720.
2. Joseph Stapp. B. Abt. 1686 in Essex Co, VA. D. May 20, 1735 in Spotsylvania Co, VA. Burial-Orange Co, VA.
3. Joshua 'Josheway' Stapp, Sr.. B. Abt. 1688 Essex Co, VA. D. prior to March 27, 1783, March 23, 1783 in Orange Co,VA. Occupation: Planter (tobacco). Married-Martha 'Patsy' Coffey Abt. 1709 in Essex Co, VA. B. Bet. 1690 - 1702 in Essex Co, VA. D. 1772 in Orange Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Coffey and Ann EsterPowell. Notes: Joshua Stapp was probably the most prominent of the sons of Abraham and Dorothy. Stapp. He moved to Caroline County and then to OrangeCo, VA. Dorothy Moss Stapp had begun, at her husbands death, signing her name as 'Stepp' and mostof the family followed this spelling although they were not always consistent with it. Joshua was wealthy in land and slaves, at one time owning 17 slaves. One of them was referred to as 'My Man' by Joshua. There was also, 'Bett', 'Bett, Jr.', 'Naric', 'Frank','James', 'Wina', 'Bacus', 'Lett'. 'Lewis', 'Moses', 'Abraham', 'Cate', 'Abraham, Jr.', 'Jack', 'Ben'and 'Kate'. In 1788, he moved to KY. Sources: 1. Essex County and Old Rappahannocks County Record Books.

Children:
1. James Stapp. B. 1731 Orange Co, VA. D. Nov 4, 1794 Madison Co, KY. Resided-1772 Wilkes Co, NC, 1787 Madison Co, KY. 1782 Tax Rolls Wilkes Co, NC. Property-Nov 25, 1811 Buncombe Co, NC, 50 acres ClearCreek, James Laughter. 1810 Census-Beaufort Co, NC. Will: Executors-John and Golson, witnesses-JosephStapp, Elijah Stapp, and Thomas Lawhorn, probate-Nov 4, 1794 inMadison Co, KY. Spouse-Lucy Gholson 1753-1754 Culpepper Co, VA. B. 1734 Orange Co, VA became Culpepper Co, VA. D. May 5, 1795 Madison Co, KY. Will: Sept 2, 1821 Estate Administered by son, Joseph, probate-Dec 3, 1764. Property-deeded fathers property as gift.
2. Martha Stapp. B. ABT 1685 Old Rappahannock Co, VA.
3. James Stapp. B. ABT 1684 Old Rappahannock Co, VA. D. 1773.
4. Rebecca Stapp. B. ABT 1687 Old Rappahannock Co, VA.
5. Ruth Stapp. B. ABT 1686 Old Rappahannock Co, VA. 6. Joseph Stapp. B. ABT 1687 Old Rappahannock Co, VA. D. May 20, 1735 Spotsylvania Co, VA. Spouse-Never Married.
7. Abraham Stapp III. B. ABT 1678 Old Rappahannock Co, VA. D. 1728.
8. William Stapp. B ABT 1680 Old Rappahannock Co, VA. D. 1720.
9. Jacob Stapp. B. ABT 1681 Old Rappahannock Co, VA. D. 1720.

4. Abraham Stapp III. B. Abt. 1692 in Essex Co, VA. 5. William Stapp. B. Abt. 1694 in Essex Co, VA. D. Abt. 1720 in Essex Co, VA.
6. James Stapp. B. Abt. 1696 in Essex Co, VA. D. Abt. 1773.
7. Ruth Stapp. B. Abt. 1701 in Essex Co, VA. 8. Rebecca Stapp. B. Abt. 1702 in Essex Co, VA.
9. Martha Stapp. B. 1704 in Essex Co, VA.

2 . Richard Moss. b. Abt. 1580 in Lancaster, England.

Children:
1. Richard Moss. b. Abt. 1606.
2. Robert Moss. 3. Edward Moss. b. 1610 in Lancaster, England. d. July 01, 1685 in York Co, VA. Married-Jane Ann Bridgette Beltenchourt 1630 in Westminster Abbey,London, England. b. 1614 in Lancaster, England. d. Aft. 1700 in York Co, VA English Colony. Burial-Yorktown, York Co, VA English Colony.

Children: 1. Thomas Moss. b. 1631 in Lancaster, England.
2. William Henry Moss. b. April 21, 1633 in Lancaster, England. d. July 05, 1685 in Old Rappahannock, VA. Occupation: High Sheriff. Married-Jane Bridgett North 1661 in Lancashire, Lancaster,England. b. Abt. 1635 in Tostock, Suffolk, England. d. 1676.
3. John Moss. b. 1634 in Lancaster, England.
4. Edward Moss. b. 1637 in York, PA.
5. Robert Moss. b. 1632 Lancaster, England. d. Aug 08, 1685 in Old Rappahannock, VA. Married-Rebeckah Wales. b. 1630 in England. d. 1680 in Essex Co, VA. She was the daughter of John M. WalesJohn M. Wales. b. 1605 in England. d. 1677 in Isle of Wright, VA.

Children: 1. William Moss. b. Abt. 1649.
2. Elizabeth Moss. b. Abt. 1651.
3. Frances Moss. b. Abt. 1653.
4. Dorothy Moss. b. Abt. 1655 in Essex Co, VA. d. March 1717/18 in Old Rappahannock, VA. Married-Abraham Stapp 1685 in Essex Co, VA.
5. Robert Moss. b. Abt. 1657.

Sources: 1. Research & Personal Knowledge of Frank and Cathy, <email redacted>. 2. Shared by Morris Brooks <email redacted>.
3. Cherry-Beck Home Family Files, researched by Tommie Beck<email redacted per Wikitree policy>.
4. Doneva Shepard's Family, researched by Doneva Shepard<email redacted> and <email redacted>.
5. Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC and TheStepp/Stapp Famlies of America, by Henry P. Scalf and IGI.
6. Coffey Family, documented by Wayne Coffey, with some research by NancyB. Wood <email redacted> and Coffee Cousins' Clearinghouse.
7. Smithson and Moss Family Links, Rootsweb.com, by David T. Corlew<email redacted>.
8. Jo Martin < email redacted>, Web Site:http:/familytreemaker.com/users/m/a/r/Mary--J-Martinindex.html.
9. Tom Bombaci, Jr. <email redacted> Rootweb.com.
10. World Family Tree Pedigree #1048, CD #1, World Family Tree Pedigree#10.
11. The Stepp/Stapp Families of America by Henry P. Scalf, Page 19, 21,59.
12. Deed Book 4, page 365, Rappahannocks County Records.
13. Virginia Colonial Abstracts, by Fleet, Vol. 8, Essex Co, Wills,Deeds, page 81.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S-2050775229 Page: Birth year: 1654; Birth city: Essex County; Birth state: VA. http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=genepool&h=4504821&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Birth date: 1654. Birth place: Essex County, VA. Death date: 1718. Death place: Essex County, VA. Marriage date: 1680. Marriage place: Essex County, VA

• Abraham Stapp: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LT6N-543 Lists his parents, spouse Dorothy & 12 children, 19 sources/notes.
• http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=17913036&pid=692371157 1/1/23 Bad Link.
• The Stepp/Stapp Families of America, by Henry P. Scalf. https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/701227-the-stepp-stapp-families-of-america-a-source-book?offset=3
• Journal of the Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society Vol. 2 No. 9