John Claxton Jr (abt. 1637 - bef. 1660)

Born about 1637 in York, Virginia

Died before Jan 1660 before about age 23 in York, Virginia

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Biography

John Claxton, Jr never married or left any children . His heirs were his two sisters Deborah (under age) and Margaret wife of Thomas Hall.

I believe John Claxton (Clarkson. Clocston, etc ) was born in York Co as his father was a resident before and after his birth

• At a Court Held for York County, August 24, 1659

(Note: John Claxton, Sr estate)

It is ordered that Mr. Nathaniel Bacon, Administrator of Mrs. Jane Harman, dec'd, be paid 300 lbs tobacco due by bill, out of the estate of John Claxon, dec'd.

It appearing by four depositions that several cattle marked with mark of John Claxon, dec'd, belonged to John Claxon his son, which were five head when John Harryman, one of the evidences, lived there. It is ordered that he enjoy the increase from the time of his father's decease forever.

Inventory of John Claxon, dec'd , value: 3019 lbs tob. Appraised 12 Aug. 1659 by: Tho: Beale, John Auston, Thomas Wardley, Henry Webb.

John Clarkson, Jr. was sworn at court 24 Aug. 1659 ( Note:16 years ago - about 1643)

I, Edward Moulson of Parish of York, testify that about 16 years ago, John Claxon gave to John Claxon, Jr., one plantation lying on south side of York River, which was for 1 cow, 1 heifer, 1 calfe, with their increase, for use of John Claxon, Jr. (abt 1643) Dated 1 June 1659; Edward Moulson I, Edward Palmer, certify same as above. 28 June 1659 Edw'd (m ) Palmer Sworn by James Goodwin

I, Joane Wardley, testify that 16 years ago, John Claxon gave John Claxon, Jr. a plantation for 1 cow, 1 heifer, 1 calf, and there were seven head of cattle when she left the cowpens, 11 or 12 years since. June 1659 Joane ( ) Wardley

I, Edward Dobson, testify that when I lived with John Claxon, it being 5 years past, he told me that his son John Claxon had 3 female cattle, marked with said Claxon's mark, but however the said John Claxon, Sr. told me did belong to his son, that at that time he knew of three cows that remained of that flock which was given him. A parcel of land was given by John Claxon and sold for cattle. July 1659 Edward (X) Dobson (abt 1654)

July 11, 1659 I, John Harryman, age 32, says when he went to hire with John Claxon, dec'd, 3 years since, he told him that 1 cow called "Browning" and 1 heifer belonged to his son John, of which there are increase, which makes 5 head in all. Recorded 24 Aug. 1659 John (X) Harryman

Will of John Claxton, Jr 25 Aug 1659 - 24 Jan 1659/60

Will of John Claxon (Jr), dated 25 Aug. 1659

Land to go equally to my cousin Thomas Hall and my sister Deborah Claxon. 2 heifers to cousin Thomas Hall, 2 cows to sister Deborah Claxon . My hat to John Harryman. To Anthony Hardaker, a red heifer. To William Ward's son named John Ward, a heifer calf,

Thomas Hall is to look after my sister Deborah until she marries. He is to buy his wife a gold ring to keep for my sake. Rest of estate to my brother Hall. John Claxon (Jr) Wit: Anthony (o) Hardaker, John (a) Harryman Proved 24 Jan. 1659/60

Estate records of John Claxton, Sr & Jr as reported by Thomas Hall

York County, Virginia 16 Sep 1660 Cattle of John Claxon Sr's orphan, lists " my sister Deborah's that my brother John gave her" - signed Thomas Hall.

11 Sept, 1660 Ordered that Thomas Hall pay Thomas Ballard 440 lbs tob. of estate of John Claxon, Jr., dec'd . Ordered that Thomas Hall pay Thomas Ballard 393 lbs tob. due him for fees.

At a Court Held for York County, 25 August 1662 Whereas Maj. Thomas Beale produced to the court an order of York Court dated 24 July 1648 and award thereupon made by Mr. Richard Lee and Mr. John Chew for division of 500 acres of land between said Beale and John Claxon, being two patents, one for 100 and other for 400 acres; the 100 being divided by said award, but the 400 never divided. It is ordered upon Beale's petition with consent of Thomas Hall, who is now seated on Claxon s part, that the 400 acres be surveyed in equal parts., and that Beale and the proprietor of Claxon's part enjoy same. Survey to be made by Capt. John Underhill and an able jury.

Sources

York County, Virginia Wills and Deeds 1659-1669

• Armadillos Family Tree. Available at 7