Benjamin Mosby (abt. 1700 - 1774)

Born about 1700 in Henrico, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Poindexter) Mosby — married about 1725 in Virginia

Descendants

Died 1774 at about age 74 in Cumberland, Virginia

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Biography

Benjamin Mosby was born c. 1700 in Virginia, most likely Henrico County. Goochland was formed from Henrico County in 1727, embracing both sides of the James River.

He married Mary Poindexter early in the 18th century, about 1725 (guess). ^[1] At the time of his wedding he was employed as a shoemaker. They had four children as indicated in his Last Will.

1. Littleberry Mosby
2. Poindexter Mosby
3. Mary Ann Mosby, married John Netherland
4. Theodosia Mosby, married Joseph Carrington

Benjamin operated a tavern as early as 1741 in what was then Goochland County. In 1749 at the formation of Cumberland County, the Mosby tavern served as its Courthouse. The sessions were held there until Powhatan County was formed out of Cumberland in 1777; for a time court was held here for both counties.^[2]

He died in 1774 in Southam Parish, Cumberland, Virginia at his homeplace Cumberland Courthouse.

Last Will

Benjamin Mosby signed his Last Will 17 March 1771 in Southam Parish, Cumberland, Virginia. It was proved in court 26 September 1774.^[3]

Legatees:

• Littleberry Mosby, son
• Mary Mosby, wife
• Poindexter Mosby, son
• Mary Ann Netherland, daughter
• Theodosia Carrington, daughter
• Mary Netherland, granddaughter
• Elizabeth Netherland, granddaughter

Executors:

Sons Littleberry Mosby, Poindexter Mosby and Son-in-laws John Netherland and Joseph Carrington.

Research Notes

Something odd about section C of the referenced Mosby Bible with regards to Benjamin Mosby. It almost appears to be heresay.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Mosby Family Bible Records"
2. ↑ Mosby’s Tavern / Cumberland Old Courthouse. Accessed Historical Marker Database 8 June 2022.
3. ↑ Cumberland County, Virginia Will Book 2, Pages 145 -148. Also available from Ancestry.com, accessed 8 June 2022, Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900 for Benjamin Mosby.

Acknowledgments

• WikiTree profile Mosby-14 was created in 2010. Profle Mosby-49 was created in 2011 and was merged into Mosby-14. See the Changes page for the details of edits. Thanks to all the contributors.