Vincent Godfrey Piles (abt. 1682 - 1737)

Husband of Rebecca Harwar — married 1723 in Richmond and Essex, Virginia

Descendants

Died 15 Nov 1737 at about age 55 in Essex County, Virginia

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Biography

Vincent Piles/Pyles was born before 1691 [he would have been at least 20 years old in 1711 when he was administrator of Adam Barefoot's estate], and was in Essex County, Virginial Colony as early as 1710.^[1]

8 March 1710 [1711]. Bond of Vincent Godfrey Pile as administrator of Adam Barefoot. Unto Richard Covington of Essex County, Gent., in behalf of the Court. For £100 sterling.
Securities, John Webb and John Watkins.
Vincent Godfrey Pile
John (X) Webb
John Watkins
Wit: Ja. Alderson, Robt. Jones.
8 March 1710 [1711]. Acknowledged.^[2]

Appraisal of Est, of John Webb, deceased, taken by order of Court, 11 March 1713/14, presented by Elizabeth Webb, Extrix., and sworn to before "one of her Maj'ts Justices of the peace Capt William Young".
Includes:
To one Sword and old Iron Lumber 00, 04. 00
To horse whip and pepper box and 2 books 00, 13. 00
Total valuation £29, 09. 04
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vincent x Godfrey Pile
Wit.: Mr Benj'a Fisher
Henry x Woodnot
Owen x Owens
Rec, 8 April 1714.^[3]

In 1723, Vincent married Rebecca Harwar,^[4] widow of Thomas Hines, and daughter of Sameul Harwar and Anne Killman (daughter of John and Margery Killman).^[1] I believe this marriage date was incorrectly transcribed, and that Vincent and Rebecca were married much earlier than this (see Research Notes).

Children:

1. Samuel Piles, b. bef. 1720; d. bef. 21 Jun 1779, when his will was probated;^[5] m. 1746, Anne Williams.
2. Ludovicus "Ludy" Morias Piles, b. bef. 1720; d. bef. 2 Mar 1764, inventory and appraisal of estate filed 16 Apr 1764;^[6] No issue.
3. John Piles; d. Dec 1757, will proven 20 Dec 1757^[7], inventory filed 10 Apr 1758. John left his estate to the sons of Wilhelmina and Mary Magdalena Cauthorn.
4. Godfrey Piles; d. bef. 21 Dec 1780^[8]
5. poss. Wilhelmina Piles, b. bef. 1720; m. Vincent Cauthorn.
6. poss. Mary Magdalena Piles, b. bef. 1720; m. James Cauthorn.

KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I HENRY HARWAY of South Farnham Parish in the County of Essex Plantr have sealed & delivered two indented Deeds the one bearing date with these presents the other the day before purporting the sale of 170 acres of land unto VINCT. GODFREY PILE of the Parish & County aforesd Wheelright Now Know Ye that I the said Henry Harway for divers good causes me thereunto especially moving have made & put my Trusty Friend THOMAS BRYANT of the Parish & County aforesd my true & lawfull Attorney for me & in my name in Court of the County aforesd to deliver & acknowledge said Deeds So as the sd Vincent Godfrey Pile may be invested in the fee simple Inheritance of the said Lands confirming whatsoever my said Attorney shall doe or cause to be done I hereby ratifying. In Witness I have set my hand & seal this Eighteenth day of June 1723.
-----In presence of -----------------------------------------------Henry Harway
-----PR. GODFREY
-----JNO KERSEY
-----MARTHA COLEMAN

At a court held for Essex County on Tuesday the 18th day of June 1723, Henry Harwar by Thomas Bryant his attorney acknowledge this his seal of land to Vincent Godfrey Pile which is admitted to record. W. Beverly Cl. Court.

This indenture made the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord God Seventeen hundred twenty three between HENRY HARWAY of Southfarnham Parish in County of Essex, Planter, of the first part & VINCENT GODFREY PILES of Parish & County aforesaid, Wheelwright, of the other part. Witnesseth that sd Henry Harway for & in consideration of the natural Love & affection he hath unto the afsd Vincent Godfrey Pile & REBECCA his Wife, Sister to the sd Henry Harway & unto SAMUEL PILE Sonne of the sd Vincent Godfrey Pile & Rebecca his Wife & Godchild of the said Henry Harway as also for the sum of Six hundred pounds of good Sound & Merchantable Tobacco Secured to be paid yearly & every year unto sd Henry Harway during his natural life by sd Vincent Godfrey Pile, his heirs, exex, adms or assigns if the same shall be demanded and for divers other good causes & considerations him the sd Henry Harway hereunto hath given granted sold aliened released & confirmed unto sd Vincent Godfrey Pile the lands plantation & appurtenances hereinafter mentioned to the uses & purposes hereinafter expresseding hes actual possession now being by virtue of one indenture of bargain & sale to him thereof made for one whoe year bearin date the day ____ before the day of the date of ____ and of the statues for transfeeing ___ into possession all that tract or parcel of land containing by estimation 170 acres be the same more of less with all & singula it rights ___ jurisdictions & appurtenance together with all houses ___ buildings tobo houses, barns & stables orchards gardens ___ easement land tenenments meadows ___ pastures wood underwoods way waters watercourses profits comoditys ___ of pasture hereditments with their & ___ right members & appurtenances are situate lying & being on the South side of Picscataway Creek in the Parish & County afsd lying between the MAIN ROAD called ye FERRY ROAD & a branch runing to a MILL called or known by the name of COVINGTONS MILL & is adjoyning to ye lands on which GEORGE ROBERTS & JOHN CAMMELL now dwelleth being the lands & plantation whereupon sd Henry Harway sometime since dwelt & is now in possession of him the sd Henry Harway or his assigns to hold to him the sd Vincent Godfrey Pile & Rebecca his Wife for & during the term of their natural lives & after their decease unto the said Samuel Pile & the heirs of his body lawfully begotten & for want of such heirs unto COURADUS [Ludovicus] another Son of the sd Vincent Godfrey Pile & Rebecca his Wife & heirs of his Body lawfully begotten for want of such issue to the next heir of the Piles and their heirs & assigns for ever and for no other use.
Presence of -----------------------------------------Henry Harway
PR GODFREY
JNO KERSEY
MARTHA COLEMAN^[9]

At Court continued and held for Essex County ye 20th day of Novembr. 1723 On the motion of JOHN EVANS against VINCENT GODFREY PILE for an acre of land belonging to ELIZA HINES opposite to the said Evans's land whereon he intends to build a MILL, the order of last March Court not being complyed with is renewed and ordered that NICHOLAS SMITH, SAMLL. CLAYTON, RICHARD TYLER & THOMAS BRYANT or any three of them lay of and value an acre of the said land & make report thereto to next Court
Copia Test WM. BEVERLEY CiCur

In Obedience to the within Order we the Subscribers have laid of one acre of land belonging to ELIZABETH HINES & opposite to ye land of John Evans in County whereon he intends to build a Mill (Vizt) beginning at a small gum in ye maine Swamp called the Green Swamp thence along the line of ye orphans of JOHN MITCHELL deceased Westerly twenty poles to a Corner thence parrallel with the said Swamp to the beginning wch said acre of land so laid of we Value and adjuge to the Valuation of five shillings Currt, money this 14th day of Feby. 1723/4.
NICHO: SMITH; SAMLL CLAYTON, RICH. TYLER

At a Court held for Essex County ye 21st day of April 1724
This Valuation of land is ordered to be recorded
At a Court held for Essex County the 18th June 1723
Henry Harway by THOMAS BRYANT his Attorney acknowledged this his Lease & Release of land which is admitted to record.^[10]

Vincent died in 1737; Rebecca was the administrator of his estate. An appraisal was made totaling £154.11.4 and was recorded in Essex County on 20 Dec 1737.

WE THE SUBSCRIBERS in Pursuance of an Order of Court held for Essex County at Tappa. XVth day of November Anno 1737 being first sworn before Capt. Frans. Smith one of his Majesties Justices for ye sd County have valued & appraised the Estate of VINCENT GODFREY PILES deceas'd as the same was presented unto us by Mrs. REBECCA PILES Administratr. of the same Vizt.. . items listed and valued to total One hundred Fifty four pounds, Eleven shillings and Four pence . . (some items being) .. bed boulster, 2 pillers, old rugg & blankett & hides; a belt & sword; cattle & sheep; furniture, 3 old guns, one brass box, sett of pistolls & houlsters, Sword belt; awaiting cain; a parcel of old book; 34 1/2 lbs. Pewter; a parcel of new pewter; 10 lbs of old pewter; tools, a negro man called Jack; a negro woman called Moll, a negro man called Tom, a negro man called Primus; a negro wench called Inda; a negro girl calld Jenny, one old sheet

REBECCA PILES Administratr. PR. GODFREY

JNO. EVANS R. BEALE

At a Court held for Essex County at Tappa. on the XXth day of December MDCCXXXVII This Inventory & appraisment of the Estate of VINCENT GODFREY PILES deced was returned and was ordered to be recorded.^[11]

The following information can be found at the Essex County Courthouse, Tappahannock, Virginia. In some references the name is Vincent Godfrey Piles, in others it is just Godfrey Piles.

20 May 1709. Godfrey Piles. Witness of Will to Peter Harrood. [Book: D & C #13, p. 230]

6 Oct 1709. Godfrey Piles. Bill Due to Peter Harrood estate. [Book D & C #13, p. 257]

8 Mar 1710. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appraise Estate of Abraham Ayrton. [Book D & C #13, p. 405]

8 Mar 1710. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Admrs. of Adam Barefoot Estate. [Book D & C #13 p. 386]

27 Mar 1710. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Witness to Adam Barefoot Will. [Book D & C #13 p. 359]

11 May 1710.- Godfrey Piles. Security for Abraham Ayrton in action vs. Eliza Adcocke. [Book D & C #13 p. 330]

10 Dec 1710. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Witness. [Book D & C #13 . 389]

12 Apr 1711. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Presented inventory of Adam Barefoot. [Book D & C #13 p' 402]

8 May 1712. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of John Waters. [Book W #3, p. 137]

11 Mar 1713. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of John Webb. [Book D & W #14, p. 229]

14 May 1713. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr estate of John Brasier. [Book D & W #14, p. 123]

Aug 1714. Godfrey Piles. Witness. [Book D & W #14, p. 269]

1715. Godfrey Piles. Debtor of estate of George Lyod. [Book D & W #14, p. 405]

18 Dec 1716.- Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of James Williamson. [Book D & W #15, p. 21]

16 Jun 14. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of John Waters. [Book D & W #14, p. 261]

17 Dec 17. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Witness James Williamson. [Book W #3, p. 22]

15 Jul 1718. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of Francis Moore. [Book W #3, p. 35]

30 Apr 1720. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Exec. of William Mitchell's estate. [Book W #3, p. 195]

21 Jun 1720. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of John Adcocke. [Book W #3, p. 165]

18 Jul 1720. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Witness. [Book D/etc #16, p. 213]

16 Aug 1720. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Admrs. of estate of William Mitchell. [Book W #3, p. 236]

17 May 1721. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of Benjamin Morris. [Book W #3, p. 263]

18 Jul 1721. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Admrs. of John Page's estate. [Book W #3, p. 275]

15 May 1722. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of James Webb. [Book W #3, p. 304]

19 Jun 1722. Vincent Godfrey Piles. Appr. estate of Richard Webb. [Book W #3, p. 314]

Research Notes

There is spectulation that Rebecca wasn't the mother of Vincent's children. The marriage records index gives Vincent and Rebecca's marriage as 1723, but his children seem to have been born prior to this. On 17 May 1738, Samuel Piles sold to Ludovicus, for five pounds, a fifty-acre tract of land "lying and being in the sd County of Essex on the South side of Rapp^a River near the ferry on Pistattaway Creek being part of a tract of land formerly belonging to Harry Barronsway & now in the possession of [illegible] Piles . . to Ludos Vicus Moarius Piles and Anna his present wife. . ."^[12] Both Samuel and Ludo would have been at least 21 years old at the time of this indenture, putting their births by 1717. This is probably were the spectulation stems from, BUT, Rebecca's brother, Henry Harway's indenture of 18 Jun 1723 refers to both Samuel and Ludovicus as sons of Vincent "and Rebecca."

Piles/Cauthorn Connections:
John and Ludovicus Piles were witnesses to Richard (IV) Cauthorn's will. Richard's children were James, Vincent Godfrey and Henry Cauthorn. (This relationship and the naming of Richard's son "Vincent Godfrey" initially led me to think there was some merit to the claim of a prior marriage, and that Vincent was possibly married to a sister of Richard Cauthorn).

On 13 Jan 1746, Catherine Webb sold 40 acres of land to Henry Cauthorn, witnesses were Samuel, Ludo and John Piles. Bondsmen of the administration of Ludo's estate were James and Vincent Cauthorn.

In John Pile's will (1 Dec 1757) he names Mary Magdalena and Willhelmina as the wives of James and Vincent Cauthorn; and leaves possessions to Vincent and Wilhelmina's son Richard Cauthorn, and to James and Mary's son John Cauthorn. Vincent Cauthorn was one of his executors.

He passed away in 1737.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Darden Family History with Notes on Ancestry of Allied Families Washington, Lanier, Burch, Strozier, Dodson, Pyles, McNair, Barnett. Compiled by Newton Jasper Darden. Washington, D.C.: NJD (1953). p. 123.
2. ↑ Essex County, Virginia Deed & Will Book 13, 1707-1711. John Frederick Dorman. p. 387.
3. ↑ "Essex CountyDeed & Will Book 14, Part 1, 1711-1714." Virginia Colonial Abstracts. Vol 8, Beverley Fleet. p. 229.
4. ↑ Wilkerson, Eva Eubank. Index to Marriages of Old Rappahannock and Essex Counties, Virginia, 1655-1900. Richmond, VA, USA: Clearfield Co., 1953. Book: D 17. p. 173.

   "1723 Harway, Rebecca, sister of Henry, married Vincent Godfrey Pile."

5. ↑ ECWB 13. p. 234-35, 272-73. Hereafter references as "ECWB."
6. ↑ ECWB 12. p. 111-12, 290.
7. ↑ ECWB 11. p. 33-35, 79-80.
8. ↑ Halifax County Virginia Will Book 1. p. 345-46, 356.
9. ↑ Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 17, 1721-1724. Antient Press. p. 191-195.
10. ↑ Essex County, Virginia Deed Book 17, 1721-1724. Antient Press. p. 307.
11. ↑ ECWB 6, 1736-1743. Antient Press. p. 103-105.
12. ↑ Essex County Deeds, No. 21, 1735-1738. p. 278-79. Shared to Ancestry.com by RosamondCrawley52 on 13 Apr 2010.

• Vickie x, See the [http://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:NetworkFeed&who=Piles-19 .
• Essex County, Virginia, Marriage Index, 1655-1900 (Vincent Godfrey Pile married Rebecca Harway, 1723 in Richmond and Essex, Virginia; page 129)
• Virginia, Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1851-1929 (Vincent G Pile married Rebecca, sist of Henry Harway in 1723; book D 17, page 193)
• Millennium File (Heritage Consulting; Ancestry.com) (Vincent Godfrey Piles, (birth 1682, death Essex, Virginia; marriage 1706, Essex, Virginia; spouse Rebecca Harwar; spouse father Samuel Harwar, spouse mother Anne Killman
• Darden family history : with notes on ancestry of allied families: Washington, Lanier, Burch, Strozier, Dodson, Pyles, McNair (Ancestry.com, published 2005)
• The Moores of Virginia and Kentucky (Ancestry.com, published 2004)