Charles Sledge was born ca 1660 in Shropshire, England.
Death before 16 February 1727 Albemarle Parish, Surry Co., VA
Will
Spouse:
Children:
Charles Sledge was the son of Richard and Ann Sledge, immigrants who arrived in the "Alithea" in 1681. In Bristol, England they named Penford as their old homeplace.[1] Arrived in America in 1686, per certificate for 50 acres of land for importation of "himself". Certificate dated 7 Nov 1710, Order Book 1691-1713 page 353.[2] The first reported Sledge in America was Richard and Ann Sledge, arriving on the ship Alithea from the port of Bristol as indentured servants, in 1681. They named Penford, England as their home. They are referred to as the parents of Charles in many books.
In 1716 Charles Sledge received two land grants in Surry County, Virginia Colony. The first was for 150 acres and the second was for 100 acres.[3]
Charles Sledge married Mary Clark of Isle of Wight County, thus established connections with the Flake, Hayes, and Clarke families. Charles Sledge died in 1726, and his wife, Mary, in 1728. Their wills are on file in the Virginia archives. Peter Hayes was the executor of Mary (Clarke) Sledge's will.[4][5]
From Essex England To The Sunny Southern USA: A Harris Family Journey NOTES: Charles (the original) Jamestown, Surry Co. VA *-42-11650-16 Feb 1726.
Will of Charles Sledge was verified on 8-18-1998 from the Wills & Deeds Book Part 2 1715-30 Pages 329-674 Surrey Co., VA by Ronald E. Sledge and Christine L. Sledge.
Will of Charles Sledge, (page 623, 1715-30)
IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN: I Charles Sledge being in a very sick and weak condition but blessed by God, of a sound and perfect memory not knowing how soon it may please Almighty God to take me out of this present world have thought fit to dispose of my estate after this following manner: In the first place I commit my soul to the Almighty God from whence it came, My body I commit to the earth to be decently buried. Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my son in law, John Ellison, seventy-five acres of land during his natural life lying and being in Surry County upon Pigeon Swamp the place where he now dwells and after his decease to my granddaughter Judy Ellison and her heirs forever with all appurtenances thereunto belonging. Thirdly, I give unto my son John Sledge one hundred acres land lying and being in the County of Surry and bounded by Samuel Chappell's line on the one side and one Col. William Randolph line of the other side with all appurtenances thereunto belonging to him and his heirs forever. Fourthly, I give unto my daughter Martha Sledge one three year old heifer. Fifthly I give unto my daughter Rebecca Ivy one yearling heifer. Sixthly I give unto my granddaughter Judy Ellison one two year old heifer, and for the rest of my estate I desire that my lawful wife, Mary Sledge may have it after my debts are paid and I do appoint my loving wife Mary Sledge to be my Executx. of this my Last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the 3 day on November 1725.
his Charles....Sledge mark Testis: Samuel Chappell, John Peebles[s] Samuel Clarke
At a Court held at Southwark for the County of Surrey, February 16, 1726.
The above mentioned will of Charles Sledge deceased was presented by Mary Sledge Executx. thereof who make oath thereto and gave bond with security according to law and being proved by the oath of Samuel Chappell and John Peeble[s] witnesses thereto the same is ordered to be recorded by:
Jo. Allin Cl. Cur.
Teste: V. E. Savedge, Clerk _______________________ Charles Sledge's will is found on B. 7 , p. 623, Surry Co., VA. It was made on November 3, 1725. Proven on 16 February, 1725.Their wills are on file in the VA Archives, Richmond, VA, and also Surry Co., VA. Their daughter, Martha, was the wife of Peter Hays. Peter was the executor of Mary Sledge's will. The will was also witnessed by Peter and Thomas.
Charles received two land grants on August 1716, 100 - A and 150 - A, south of the Blackwater River, now Sussex county.[6] "Will and Adms. Surry Co., VA 1671-1750" DAR Library: States: Charles Sledge, Charles: leg. - To son-in-law, John Ellison, 75 acres for his life, this land on Pigin Swamp, where he now dwell and at his decease, to my granddaughter, Judy Ellison. To my son, John Sledge, 100 acres of land in Surry, bounded by Samuel Chappell's land on one side and Col. Wm. Randolph's land on the other side. To my daughter, Rebecca Ivey, one cow. To daughter, Martha Sledge, one cow. To granddaughter, Judy Ellison, one cow, rest to wife. Will made 3 November 1725.[7]
Information on family of Charles Sledge appears In an article by John Bennett Boddie entitled "Sledge of Surry" in a multi-volume book called "Southside Virginia Families," see Vol. 1, pages 366-370, published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD, copyright 1966. Information on this family also appears in another article entitled "Sledge" on pages 345-349 in "Virginia Historical Genealogies" by John Bennett Boddie, published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD, (c) 1954, 1965. The account begins by stating that Charles Sledge, who died1725-1727 in Surry County Virginia, is reported to be the first Sledge in Surry County VA. He says that Mary Sledge, the wife of this Charles Sledge, was a daughter of Robert Clarke and that she died 1727-1728 in Surry County. CITING THIS RECORD "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:SYRG-TCF : accessed 24 June 2019), entry for Charles /Sledge/, cites sources; file (2:2:2:MM72-LQ1), submitted 14 May 2011
Charles Sledge is thought to be the son of Richard Sledge and Ann Ashley(?), immigrants who arrived in the "Alithea" in 1681. In Bristol, England they named Penford as their old home-place.[8][9]
About 1683, Charles married Mary Clark, the daughter of Robert Clark and Anne Wells. According to Robert Baird, "Charles Sledge lived on land gifted by his father-in-law that was located in western Surry on the waters of Pigeon Swamp, quite close to the border of Prince George County and the family of Gilbert Hay. Later records and nearby patents place the land in the vicinity of the upper reaches of Assamoosick and Pigeon Swamps, where Gilbert Hay witnessed several transactions relating to the adjacent patent of James Jones and where he settled in 1726 on land bordered by the Prince George County line."[10]
10 Oct 1704. Deed. Robert Clarke to Charles Sledge and his wife Mary Sledge for life and then to their son John Sledge... 100 acres adjoining Thomas Chappell and said Clarke. Signed: Robert Clarke. Wit.: Samuel (x) Clarke, Martha Horton.[11]
Charles and Mary had four children:
7 Nov. 1710. Charles received a land grant for 50-acres of land for importation of himself into this colony.[13]
14 Aug 1716. Charles received two land grants: 100 acres and 150 acres, south of the Blackwater River, now Sussex County.[14]
Will of Charles Sledge.
3 Nov 1725; 16 Feb 1727.[15]
Have you taken a DNA test? If so, login to add it. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA.
Charles is 21 degrees from Zendaya Coleman, 25 degrees from Sting Sumner, 16 degrees from Josh Brolin, 22 degrees from Timothée Chalamet, 14 degrees from José Ferrer, 19 degrees from Frank Herbert, 17 degrees from Richard Jordan, 19 degrees from David Lynch, 17 degrees from Virginia Madsen, 17 degrees from Charlotte Rampling, 28 degrees from Patrick Stewart and 22 degrees from Denis Villeneuve on our single family tree. Login to find your connection.
Categories: Virginia Colonists
knowledge of the internet to trace our ancestors
edited by James Sledge
edited by James Sledge
Sources would clear up the contradictions.
edited by James Sledge