Henry Wyche III (abt. 1689 - 1740)

Born about 1689 in Surry, Brunswick County, Virginia Colony

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Died 1740 at about age 51 in Brunswick County, Virginia Colony

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Biography

Henry Wyche is the son of Henry, who immigrated from Surrey, England to Surrey county, Virginia before 1679. Henry is named in his father's Will of 1712, which was proved in Surry county, March 18, 1714. He was the third son, with older brothers William and George and younger brother, James.

Henry patented 370 acres on the north side of Meherrin River, on June 22, 1722. He later lived in Brunswick county, where his Will was proved March 4, 1740 (presumably 1740/1). His Willl names his wife, Frances and his daughters Abigail (Wyche) Brewer, Rebecca Wyche and Elizabeth Wyche.

Children of Henry and Frances Wyche:^[1]

1. Henry Wyche, d.s.p.
2. William Wyche
3. Abigail Wyche
4. Rebecca Wyche
5. Elizabeth Wyche

Research Notes

Disputed Mother

Some, without source, have identified Frances Judith (Edwards) Wyche (1650-abt.1713) as his mother. This relationship is disputed as explained in more detail in the profile of his father Henry Wyche (1649-bef.1714).

Sources

1. ↑ Brunswick County, Virginia Wills, 1739-1750. T.L.C. Genealogy, p. 45.

• William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 14, published July 1, 1905, article "Wyche Family," pages 59-60. Digitized here: Archive.
• Will abstract of Henry Wyche, proved March 4, 1740: JSTOR.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #66456940 for father (this Henry child #5)

Name: Henry Wyche Sex: Male Wife: Frances Wyche Son: Hinton Wyche Other information in the record of Hinton Wyche from Virginia Births and Christenings Name: Hinton Wyche Gender: Male Birth Date: 20 Jan 1894 Birthplace: Brunswick, Virginia Father's Name: Henry Wyche Mother's Name: Frances Wyche

Citation "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR5R-469 : 10 February 2018), Henry Wyche in entry for Hinton Wyche, 20 Jan 1894; citing Brunswick, Virginia, reference ; FHL microfilm 2,046,920.