Joseph Pollard (1701 - 1791)

Born 1701 in King and Queen, Virginia

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Died 26 Dec 1791 at about age 90 in Goochland, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Joseph Pollard was born about 1701 in King and Queen County, Virginia to Robert Pollard.

Occupation

He was Sheriff and Justice of the Peace of King and Queen county. ^{[citation needed]}

In 1754, he removed to Goochland Co. serving as County Treasurer and Sheriff there. ^{[citation needed]}

Marriage

He married Priscilla Hoomes (b.1704 died Dec. 26, 1791) near Bowling Green, Caroline County

Joseph and Priscilla were important figures in early American and Virginia history. They are ancestors of three United States senators, one congressman, and an attorney-general of Virginia. ^{[citation needed]} Joseph's will (see Will below) is remarkable for the number of distinguished names it contains. Joseph and Priscilla, both lived to an old age and lived as husband and wife for over 70 years.

The "Old Mansion" in Caroline County, VA was built on plantation land patented by Major Thomas Hoomes in 1667, was constructed in 1741. It is one of the oldest residences in original condition in Virginia. Bowling Green Farm is now on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. It was built of brick brought from England and still stands today. (2013) ^{[citation needed]}

Bowling Green, VA: Old Mansion - The pre-Georgian manor house was originally called Bowling Green after the long green lawn before the entrance. When owner Major John Hoomes donated property for a courthouse and county seat, they took the name Bowling Green and the estate changed it's name. Washington and Lafayette stayed there during the Revolution. ^[1]

Children

1. Sarah b. 5/4/1725 d. 10/26/1803. ^[2] She married June 20, 1743 to Judge Edmund Pendleton, first president of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. American Revolutionary War Leader. Youngest son of Henry Pendleton and Mary Bishop Taylor and one of the noblest patriots of Virginia. ^{[citation needed]}
2. Anne b. 2/22/1732 d. after 1815 in Caroline County. Married James Taylor. One son, "John Taylor of Caroline", author, colonel in the revolution and U.S. Senator from Virginia. "John Taylor of Caroline, he was an anti-administration Senator from Virginia, serving three non-consecutive terms. He served in the Senate first from 1792-1794. In June of 1803, he was appointed to the Senate once again to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Stevens T. Mason and served until December of that year. He served in the Senate again from 1822 until his death in 1824." SON: John Taylor of Caroline: Memorial# 8299123
3. Elizabeth b. 10/1736 d. after 1815 married David Merriwether b. 1 Jun 1729 d. 1792 Louisa County, Virginia. They had 4 boys and 1 girl.
4. Thomas Henry "Old Henry" b. 9/30/1743 d. 8/11/1811. He first married Sally Harding in 1/15/1763. Then he married Rachel Anderson in 1765. Clerk and appointed Sheriff 1782 Fairfax, Virginia. Removed to Shelby, Co., Ky. with his family sometime after 1789 "late in his life". (1791?)
5. Jane b. 25 May 1744 d. after 1815 m.#1 August 2, 1779 Col. Nathaniel W. Dandridge; m.#2 Thomas Underwood, father of John Underwood who married Frances Rogers, daughter of George Rogers and France Pollard Rogers. No children.
6. William b. ? d. before 1791 Married ___?___ Anderson. Clerk of Hanover County from "1740 to 1781 to 1829". He was known as "William Pollard of Buckeye". He was friend and neighbor of Patrick Henry. William was great-great grandfather of 51st Governor of Virginia John Garland Pollard (August 4, 1871 – April 28, 1937). Find A Grave Memorial# 7002629
7. Mildred/Milly (Priscilla) b. 12 May 1747 d. 4 July 1827 married Colonel Edmund Pendleton aka "The Younger" being the nephew of Judge Edmund Pendleton. He was also in the revolutionary war, hence the title "colonel".
8. Francis b.? (?) married a George Rogers, He was of Mt. Airy, Caroline County, Virginia. The Douglas Register of Goochland County, Virginia states that they were married on July 12, 1764. 2 children, a daughter and a son,. Later, the son, Thomas Rogers, was a clerk under Thomas Henry Pollard and William Pollard. The daughter married an Underwood, and was the mother of Joseph Underwood, United States senator from Kentucky, and ancestor of Oscar Underwood, United States senator from Alabama.
9. Unknown Daughter who possibly married Mr. Holmes of Spotsylvania.

Research Notes

According to the document sent by Robert Pollard of Hanover County, Virginia sent to Robert Pollard of Richmond mailed on June 20, 1833 at Beaver Dam, Virginia he settled in the upper part of King and Queen County, Virginia and lived in King and Queen County until 1754 and then moved to Goochland County, Virginia. He had two sons and six daughters. See the account of John Pollard, Sr. in 1870 the book "King and Queen County, Virginia" by Bagby.

He was appointed Sheriff and Justice of the Peace of King and Queens County from 1752. He then move and became Sheriff of Goochland County in 1762, Vestryman of St. James North Parish, Goochland County, from 1759 to 1779.

Joseph Pollard left a will (see Will below) signed on November 23, 1791, recorded in the Clerks Office of Goochland County, Virginia. ^[3]. He named his wife Priscila, children, some of his grandsons, and some of his sons-in-law. He appointed his wife, son Thomas Pollard, and sons-in-law Edmund Pendleton and Edmund Pendleton the Younger as Executors. ^[4]

Will- Last Will & Testament of Joseph Pollard In the name of God amen I Joseph Pollard of Goochland county being in an advanced age but by Divine favour of sound & disposing memory do make this my last Will and Testament for settling my temporal Affairs. In primis my eldest daughter Sarah Pendleton having received her due proportion of my estate is therefore omitted herein.

Item. I give to the Children of my son William Pollard decd, a negro Woman named Lucy & her children and a boy Sawney now in the possession of the sd children, and a fifth part of my stocks of Cattle, Sheep & Hoggs in Goochland & a sixth part of my household furniture.

Item. I give to my daughter Frances Rogers Four Negroes Brutus, Hannah, Patty & Chloe now in her husband's possession with the children of the females born or to be born, also one fifth part of my Cattle, Sheep & Hoggs in the County of Goochland & a sixth part of my Household furniture.

Item. I give to my son Thomas Pollard & his Heirs the Land whereon he lives in Fairfax County & all the stocks thereon, also three negroes named Gilbert, Scopeo & Moll with her children now in his possession & a sixth part of my household furniture.

Item. I give to my daughter Anne Taylor a large looking glass & a large Kettle which I purchased of her Husband's estate also one fifth part of my stocks in Goochland County & a sixth part of my household furniture; also I confirm to her daughter Elizabeth Johnson a negroe woman named Janey and her children to go according to the terms of her marriage settlement.

Item. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Meriwether the use of young negro woman named Rachel & her increase during her natural life & at her death to be equally divided between her children. I also give her one fifth part of my stocks in Goochland and a six part of my Household furniture.

Item. My daughter Jane Dandridge having received her due proportion of my estate is therefore omitted herein.

Item. I give to my daughter Mille Pendleton,my Negroes Flora and her children born or to be born & Emos now in her Husbands possession, also one fifth part of said stocks in Goochland and a sixth part of my Household furniture.

Item. It is my meaning that none of the bequests of stocks in Goochland or of Household furniture shall take effect until the death of my wife who shall have the use thereof during her life.

Item. All the rest of my Estate I give to my wife during her natural Life and after her death I give a Young Negroe or Forty pounds Specie (at the current value of Gold or Silver) to each of my Grandsons Joseph Pollard(son of William)Joseph Pollard(son of Thomas)John Rogers, John Taylor, Thomas Meriwether & John Pendleton and the remainder of my estate or residue after my just debts being paid I give at the death of my wife to be equally divided between my sons Thomas Pollard and the children of William Pollard, decd.

Item. If any Child should die before me the legacies herein devised to such child shall not lapse but go to the representatives of him or her according to the Statute of distributions, except where it is otherwise limited.

Item. The looking glass & kettle to my daughter Anne Taylor are to be taken out before a General division of my Household furniture.

Lastly I do appoint my sd wife Pricilla Pollard, my son Thomas Pollard,and my sons in laws Edmund Pendleton & Edmund Pendleton the Younger Executors of this my will who I desire may not be compelled to give security and that my estate may not be appreaised.

Witness my hand and seal this Twenty Third day of November one thousand seven hundred and Ninety one.

Joseph Pollard

(Seal) Sealed and Published before us who subscribed the same in the Testators and at his request. Jno Shelton, Joseph Shelton, Jos. M. Payne.

Recorded in the Clerks Office of Goochland Co. Va. Deed & Will book No. 6 p. 56.

Son-in-law - A son-in-law, named as one of the executors, was Judge Edmund Pendleton (1721–1803), member of the first Continental Congress, author of the resolutions of the Virginia Convention of May, 1776, proposing a declaration of independence; president of the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution of the United States; and president of the first Supreme Court of the State. Jefferson said of him, "He was the ablest man in debate I have ever met with. With Jefferson and Wythe, he wrote the first Code of Virginia. His home, Edmundberry, in Caroline County, was standing in 1906. He left no children.

With the exception of Chief Justice Marshall, probably the most distinguished judge and lawyer produced in this State was Edmund Pendleton. ^{[citation needed]}

Sources

1. ↑ Virginia Landmarks Register
2. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #45115475
3. ↑ Deed and Will Book #6, page 56
4. ↑ Genealogies of Virginia Families", Vol. IV, pages 135-140

• Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 14 November 2020), memorial page for Joseph Pollard (1701–26 Dec 1791), Find A Grave: Memorial #119165293, citing Little Plymouth Cemetery, Little Plymouth, King and Queen County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by W. Pollard (contributor 47867874).

• The Will of Joseph Pollard of King and Queen County, Virginia

• Mary Pollard Clarke. The William and Mary Quarterly. Vol. 2, No. 3 (Jul., 1922), pp. 162-166. Published by: Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture. DOI: 10.2307/1916064. Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1916064. Page Count: 5

• "Marriages of Goochland County, Virginia 1733-1815:"Compiled and published by Kathleen Booth Williams, Marriages of Goochland County, Virginia 1733-1815 (Transcribed for the internet by Dawn Stewart, Hanover, VA)

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