Matthew Crenshaw was born about 1772 in Lunenburg, Virginia to parents Thomas Asbury Crenshaw [and [Unknown-289258|Christian Unknown]].
"Crenshaw, Matthew of Lunenburg County, and Polly Fears, 10 August 1792. sur. James Griffin. p. 13." [1]
The following are abstracts of marriage bonds covering the foundation of Lunenburg County until 1850. The bonds do not give the names of parents, dates of marriage, or ages of parties. Name of Husband Name of Wife Name of Surety Date Matthew Crenshaw Polly Fears James Griffin 1792 (Note that James Griffin is married to Matthew's sister Christian!)
Matthew died about 10 September 1800 in Lunenburg County, Virginia. In his father's will his name is spelled Matthews.
From his will: 9-5-1800, 9-11-1800; WB 5/25-6, Lunenburg Co,. VA wife: Mary C. sons: Jared, William, Nathaniel, Jarold (all C.) daughters: none listed Executors: Jesse Crenshaw (brother), Henry Haley Witnesses: Anthony Griffin, James Jennings, Christian C,.Thomas C., Robert deGraffenreid (Note that Anthony Griffin is married to Matthew's sister Susannah!) Links to these children are NOT confirmed.
Children: Gerald (or Jarold) (1793-??), Nathaniel (1797-??), William F. (1798-1850), and Jared (1800-??)
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