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.
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]
↑ 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.
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Benjamin by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line.
It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Benjamin: