John Pearson Jr (1754 - 1832)

Born 1754 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Susannah (Woolsey) Pearson — married 1775 in Brunswick, Virginia

Husband of Martha Britt — married 30 Oct 1794 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 1832 at about age 78 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States

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Biography

John Pearson, Jr. was born about 1754. He is the son of John Pearson. He married Susannah Wolsey and died about 1830. On the 1782 Brunswick County Virginia tax list, John Pearson Jr. Is shown with 501 acres of land and three slaves. On October 30, 1794, in Brunswick County, John married second Martha Britt. Together they had three children. His will dated July 21,1830, and probated in August 1832 left most of his property and slaves to his three daughters, Elizabeth A. Pearson, Rebecca W. Pearson and Susan J. Pearson.

John Pearson married four times;

Marriage 1, Susannah Woolsey, born about 1755; married about 1775

Children With Susannah Woolsey

Unknown Pearson b: 1770/1780

Littleton Pearson b: 1777 in , Brunswick, Virginia. He married Sally Brewer.

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John R Pearson b: 1780 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Rebecca W Pearson b: Abt 1782 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Sarah Pearson b: 12 Jul 1783 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Elizabeth P A Pearson b: 1784 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Susan J Pearson b: 1785/1794 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Mary Pearson b: 1785/1794 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Marriage 2, Martha Britt. born 1773 in , Brunswick, Virginia, married on 30th of Oct. 1794 in , Brunswick, Virginia.

Children With Martha

William Pearson b: 8 May 1795 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Henry J Pearson b: 4 Nov 1802 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Jesse Allen Pearson b: 1 Feb 1806 in , Brunswick, Virginia

Marriage 3, Mary Unknown.

Marriage 4, Midia Warmock, born about 1806 in Virginia. They married on March 17th 1824 in , Brunswick, Virginia.

Timeline Notes

Census and Tax Records**

1782 Tax list, Brunswick Co., VA - shows John Pearson, Jr. owning 501 acres and 3 slaves.

1810 Census, Brunswick Co., VA - 1 male over 45; 1 male 16-26; 4 females 16-26; 1 male 10-16; 2 males under 10; 1 male not taxed; 11 slaves.

A third wife, Mary (maiden name unknown) appears on a land deed to Morris Pearson, before Aug. 1825. There were no children born to this marriage.

On a deed dated 20 July 1789, John and his wife Susannah Woolsey sold 280 acres on Quarrel Swamp, adjoining Joel Woolsey and Randell Woolsey's old line.

July 21, 1789, John Sr. and his wife deeded 231 acres with all houses, orchards, etc. to John Pearson Jr., for 5 shillings. This land was on Fountain Creek. There are many legal documents and transactions for John Pearson, Jr. in Brunswick Co., VA. He bought and sold land, gave land to his children, witnessed many documents, and was executor of several wills.

Will

His will dated 21 July 1830, probated in the August 1832 Court, Brunswick Co., left most of his property and slaves to his 3 daughters, Elizabeth A., Rebecca W., and Susan J. He also left Rebecca "property which was her sister Mary's and left to Rebecca by Mary". To son Jessie A., he left a slave; To son John R., daughter Sally King, and son Henry J., "in addition to what I have already given them, the sum of five dollars". The balance was to be sold and his son William W. was to receive $550. He left $20.00 to be divided among the children of Littleton. Then, should a surplus remain, it was to be equally divided among the children of Littleton and John R. Pearson. The executor was his friend Benjamin D. Chapman. Witnesses were W. C. Harrison and Drury Pearson.

When the will was interpreted as meaning the children of Littleberry and the children of John R., instead of the implied "to John R.", John R. contested the will.

Depositions were given by John Jr.'s family particularly the three daughters, that their father had been upset when John R. sold the land he had deeded him, and moved to Kentucky, and wanted the grandchildren to have John R.'s share. Because John R.'s three younger children (Bins, William, and John) were under age, John R. filed for guardianship of them. Records in both Allen County, KY and Brunswick County, VA granted his request.

After the death of John Pearson, Jr., his daughter Susan J. (Pearson) Goodrich, and the children of Littleberry, continued to live in Virginia. The others left Virginia. John R. already lived in Allen Co., KY; William Wiggs moved to Warren Co., KY; Henry J. settled in Madison Co., TN; Sally (Pearson) KIng moved to Williamson Co., TN; Jesse Allen moved to Tennessee and then to Van Buren AR; and Rebecca and Elizabeth sold their father's land and moved to Warren Co., KY to be near their brothers. ^[3]

Land Grants

Pearson, John. grantee. Land grant 12 June 1787. Location: Brunswick County. Description: 390 acres a joining the lines of Brewer and others. Source: Land Office Grants No. 10, 1787, p. 295 (Reel 76). Part of the index to the recorded copies of grants issued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-. Subject - Personal Pearson, John. grantee. Micro Film

Slaves

1782 Tax list, Brunswick Co., VA - shows John Pearson, Jr. owning 501 acres and 3 slaves.

1810 Census, Brunswick Co., VA - 1 male over 45; 1 male 16-26; 4 females 16-26; 1 male 10-16; 2 males under 10; 1 male not taxed; 11 slaves.

Sources

1. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5N-MG6
2. ↑ https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRQN-CMT
3. ↑ http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2902389&id=I569747859

See also:

• The Pearson Family of Brunswick County, Virginia
• Title: Mary Rabold Jonathan Bouchier Pearson, son of John & Sarah Pearson was born 7Aug1754 in New Kent Co as listed in Vestry
• Title: Mary Rabold has 1830 but his will probated 1832
• Title: Robert Suddath Note: 10405 Red Mtn W, Littleton CO 80127, USA, Author: Catherine Lindsay Knorr
• Title: Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Brunswick Co.,VA 1750-1810
• Publication: The Perdue Co.,Pine Bluff AR,1953 Note: Appears to be the most complete collection compiled from copy done by VA State Library the "Richmond list", copy by Brunswick "Brunswick list", and from William and Mary Quarterly, and Virginia Magazine. The p. refers to Richmond list. NS075563 Sou Repository: Page: 72.
• Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940. Name: John Pearson; male; marriage date: 27 Oct 1794; marriage place: Brunswick, Virginia; spouse: Martha Britt; FHL Film Number: 30631; Reference ID: 82.
• Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940. Name: John Pearson; male; marriage date: 17 Mar 1824; marriage place: Brunswick, Virginia; spouse: Middy Warmock; FHL Film Number: 30659.

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