Ezekial Rambo (1755 - abt. 1834)

Born 1755 in Providence Township, Philadelphia County, Colony of Pennsylvania

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Died about 24 Aug 1834 at about age 79 in Washington County, Virginia

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Biography

Private Ezekial Rambo served with Philadelphia County Militia, Pennsylvania Militia during the American Revolution.

Ezekial Rambo is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A210172.

EZEKIEL RAMBO was born between 1750 and 1760 in Providence Township, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. He was on the tax rolls of Providence Township in 1781, 1782, and 1783. By 1785, Ezekiel lived in East Hanover Township, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania. He also served in the Revolutionary War in 1785 as a member of Capt. Ambrose Crain's Co., Dauphin Co., where his name was misspelled "Zeachaih." His son John was born 12 Mar 1786 and was baptized 14 May 1786 in the Swatara Reformed Congregation, Jonestown, Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania. Ezekiel Rambo appears in the 1790 census in Dauphin Co., but soon afterwards his family migrated to Hampshire Co., Virginia where his grandfather Peter Peters had settled and died in 1773. A few years later, the family moved to Washington County, Virginia where he paid œ100 on 12 Aug 1795 for 153 acres on the South Fork of the Holston River. On 25 Jun 1813, he obtained 12 acres on the waters of the south fork of Holston River, adjoining the land of John Rudy. According to a land document dated 23 Feb 1832, Ezekiel's wife was named ELIZABETH (?), but her maiden name is not known. She was also born between 1750-60. The aging parents lived with their youngest son David at the time of the 1830 Census, and it is probable that Elizabeth's death prompted Ezekiel to write his will in Aug 1834. Ezekiel died before 25 Sep 1837 when his will was submitted for probate in Washington Co., Virginia. Ezekiel and Elizabeth (?) Rambo had these children, although the birthdates of their daughters are not known for sure:

NANCY RAMBO, b. ca Oct 1779, d. Mar 1853, m. Samuel Thomas McCall

ELIAS RAMBO, b. Feb 1782, m. 1) Elizabeth Kincannon, 2) Mary (?)

MARY (Polly) RAMBO, m. John Rudy

JOHN RAMBO, b. 12 Mar 1786, d. 8 Sep 1865, m. Dorcus Davis

MOSES RAMBO, b. ca 1790, m. 1) Nancy Burgess, 2) Julia Gholson

ELIZABETH RAMBO, b. 31 Dec 1794, m. 1) John Lindsey, 2) John Wilson

RACHEL RAMBO, m. Mr. Woodby

DAVID RAMBO, b. ca 1800, d. 9 Jul 1866, m. Matilda Kelley

In 1809, Ezekiel petitioned the court for permission to build a mill pond.(Washington Co., Virginia will book 3, p. 153) "The Commonwealth of Virginia to the sheriff of Washington County greeting. Whereas Ezekiel Rambo is proprietor of the lands on both sides of the south fork in this County & is desirous to build a water Grist Mill on the said land & to erect a dam across the said River for working the said Mill Therefore we command you to summon & empannel twelve fit persons to meet upon the lands proposed for the abutment on the 10th day of this month ... " The return states on the 10th day of December 1808 "that the lands of no other person except Ezekiel Rambo will be endamaged .." recorded 19 Dec 1809.

The will of Ezekiel Rambo is dated 24 Aug 1834, proved 25 Sep 1837, and recorded in Washington Co., VA will book 7: page 235 as follows: "I, Ezekiel Rambo of Washington County, Virginia do make and ordain this my Last Will in Manner and form as followeth, that is to say in the place I give seven of my children Elias Rambo, Moses Rambo, and John Rambo, my sons, and Rachel Woodby, Polly Rudy, Elizabeth Wilson, and Nancy McCall all the moneys and debts owing to me, and all the personal property belonging to me at my death, to be equally divided between them, only I allow my three sons first named to have fifteen dollars each more than my daughters, some of whom have rec'd part of their share and have given receipts which is to be discounted out of their part to make them all equal. Secondly, I give to my youngest son, David Rambo, all that part of the tract of land that I now live on which lies on the north side of the south fork of Holston river, and joining the lands of James Rhea and David Buchanan to be freely enjoyed and possessed by him after my death. In witness wherof I have unto set my hand & affixed my seal this 24th day of August in the year of our Lord 1834. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us the witnesses s/ Ezekiel Rambo Jno Keys, D. Gilliland, Wm. Gilliland" The inventory of the estate was recorded in will book 9:75 and valued at $490.79 including notes due from Peter Mock, William Hanes, James Spear, David Rambo, James Wilder, Fulton Kelly, Aaron Rambo, Francis K Wright and John Reid. The sale of the estate on 18 Nov 1837 shows that most items were purchased by his children, Mary Rudy; Elizabeth Wilson; and David, John, John Jr., and James Rambo. Mary Rudy bought an axe for 55 cents; Elizabeth Wilson bought the dung fork for 30 cents; John Rambo bought the still and kegs for $15.18; James Rambo bought the rifle gun for $3.18. Other purchasers included John K. Gilliland, Edward Thomas, Francis K. Wright, And.w Edmondson, Edward Roe, John Reid, Thomas Wright, Thomas McGee, Reuben Widener, and Peter Rutledge.

Thomas Majors & wife Sarah sold to Ezekiel Ranbaugh for œ100 on 12 Aug 1795 for 153 acres on the South Fork of the Holston River. Purchase recorded 1:278. Washington Co., VA Deed Book 11 page 66: "This Indenture made this 23 day of February One Thousand eight hundred & thirty two Between Ezekiel Rambo and Elizabeth his wife of the first part, and John Rudy of the other part all of Washington County and State of Virginia Witnesseth that the aforesaid Ezekil Rambo and Elizabeth his wife hath Bargained and sold and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars to him in hand paid by the aforesaid John Rudy doth grant Bargain and sell unto the aforesaid John Rudy a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said Washington County on the south east side of the south fork of Holston River and Bounded as followeth To wit. Beginning at a large black oak corner to John Rudy & Ezekiel Rambo land, running thence N 79 W 42 poles to a white oak corner to John Rosen__ and Ezekiel Rambo's land, thence ... thence with Rudy's line N 16 E 27 poles to the Beginning containing five acres ..." Ezekiel Rambo delivered the deed and requested that it be recorded.

"James Barbour Esqr Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia To all to whom these presents shall come greeting: Know Ye That by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant No 4592, issued the 2nd day of December 1809, there is granted by the said Commonwealth, unto Ezekiel Rambow, a certain tract or parcel of land, containing Twelve acres, by survey, bearing date the 7th day of May 1812, situate in the County of Washington, on the waters of the south fork of Holston river, and bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at a chestnut and pine sapling near the top of a clift; thence north fifty degrees, east nineteen poles to a white oak, south eighty five degrees, east seventy two poles to a chestnut stump, in a field; south twelve degrees east forty four poles to a white oak near a road, north fifty three degrees west seventy three poles to a large black oak corner to John Rudeys land; south eight degrees west thirty three poles to two white oaks on a hill side; and thence north fifty three degrees west forty one poles to the beginning with its appurtenances; To Have and To Hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Ezekiel Rambow, and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof the said James Barbour Esqr Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the lesser seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the twenty fifth Day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thriteen and of the Commonwealth the thirty seventh [signed] Js Barbour".; Library of Virginia website: http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us)

A Rambo son must have married a daughter of John Larrimore, who, in his will dated 26 May 1829 and proved on 17 Nov 1829, bequeathed money to a grandson John Larrimore Rambo.(Wash. Co. wills 6:106) John L. Rambo was executor of the estate of Samuel P. Neal circa 1856; cf. Ezekiel Rambo [#124244]. James McCall [#124211] married Mary Jane Larimore in 1841 in Washington Co., VA.

Also found - James McCall (1819-1891) m. Mary Jane Larimore??

Other Washington Co. probate records of interest are: - Elias Rambo 1849 inventory WB11:162, sale WB11:163, settlement WB12:161; - Ezekiel Rambo 1837 will (transcribed above) WB7:235, sale WB9:76, inventory (abstracted above) WB9:75, settlement WB9:182, grist mill (transcribed above) WB3:153; - John Rambo 1865 inventory WB16:325, sale WB16:327

Other "Windy Hill" records of interest are: - May 19, 1795. "to Thomas McCall. 70 pounds. 215 acres on the South Fork of the Holston River". [rsb note: Perhaps the father of Samuel Thomas McCall who married Nancy Rambo?] - "June 17, 1790 Thos. Wolsey and Sarah his wife ... 300 acres on the waters of the South Fork of the Holston River". [rsb note: Could Rachel Rambo have married Wolsey rather than Woodby?] Botetourt County Marriages "1793 Rambo, Enos Sarah Williams" [parents not named] Windy Hill Road and Laurel Creek are near the beginning of the South Fork of the Holston River, east of Damascus, Virginia. In 1792, part of Washington Co., VA became Washington Co., TN ... and later, Carter Co., TN, and in 1836 Johnson Co., TN.

Research Notes

Two separate soldiers named Ezekiel Rambo are credited with the same service. Further research is needed to determine which soldier served in the Philadelphia Militia under Captain Amos Sturges. (See Rambo-90).

Sources

• https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A210172
• https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Rambo&GSfn=Ezekial&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=64590879&df=all&
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Rambo-90
• "United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSHS-PS25-D?cc=2546162&wc=WD6Q-R93%3A1590063754 : 24 January 2018), Pennsylvania, vol 1, Muster rolls relating to the associators and militia of the city of Philadelphia > image 733 of 992; citing various published state rosters, United States.