Katherine was born to Thomas Nutting and Elizabeth Booth Nutting on 31 March 1692, in Charles Parish, Virginia.[1]
In his will dated 1692, her maternal grandfather, William Booth, left two-thirds of his personal estate to the four daughters of Thomas and Elizabeth; Mary, Elizabeth, Hope, and Catherine.[2]
Katherine first married William Sheldon; they did not have children.[3] They were married sometime before 1717--her father, Thomas, referred to William as his son-in-law in his will, dated 11 July 1717; William was one of the executors of her father's estate, along with her sister Jane.[4][5]
William Sheldon's will was proved 15 May 1727. He left his estate to his wife, Katherine, and various other relatives.[6]
She later married Robert Armistead.
In her mother Elizabeth's will, her name is spelled Catherine. She was named the sole executor of her mother's estate. The will, dated 1733, refers to her as Catherine Armistead, indicating that she was married to Robert by that time. The will also refers to Catherine's three children--Booth, Robert, and Angelica.
Katherine's will mentions a daughter Angelica, and two sons, Booth and Robert. It was recorded 3 May 1748.[7]
Varying sources give her name as Katherine or Catherine. In this biography, she is referred to as Katherine, for no particular reason other than personal preference.
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Categories: Charles Parish, York County, Virginia Colony
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