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Separation of sources, information, etc., to distinguish between;

1) John Marshall (abt.1596-bef.1688)

Birth Date & Location
John Marshall is estimated to have been born about 1596 to 1604 in Ireland. Most secondary sources give 1596 birth date with questionable documentation. Saunders states John's father, Thomas Marshall, married Mary Fitzgerald in or after 1602 in Ireland.[1]

  • It is suggested that John was born about 1596, son of Thomas Marshall, and christened on 13 Nov 1596 at St Botolph, Aldgate, London. There is no confirmatory evidence this birth record refers to this John Marshall. This needs to be confirmed or rejected.[2]

Immigration to Virginia
Secondary sources found and listed below state Capt. John Marshall left Ireland after the death of Charles I and the accession of Oliver Cromwell in 1649. They state he arrived first in Jamestown and after settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia. I have been unable to locate any records for John in Westmoreland County. Records are available for his son, Thomas Marshall II (abt.1655-1704), in Westmoreland and some of these are cited on Thomas' profile. Unfortunately, many sources cited on Thomas' profile refer to the John Marshall who settled in Isle of Wight County, not Westmoreland. Those sources will need to be re-examined and applied to the correct John after this Disambiguation study is completed.

  • "Florence McCarthy, of Clodane,[3] had a daughter Jane, who married John Marshall, son of Thomas Marshall who came to County Kerry in the expedition of Sir Charles Wilmot, 1602, and married Mary, daughter of Maurice Fitzgerald, of Ballymac Adam Castle, and settled there. John Marshall was driven out by the Irish in the great rebellion of 1641, but returned as captain in Cromwell's army. These were ancestors of the Markham and Pursell families (Burke's Landed Gentry, p. 1340.) Florence McCarthy of the family of Donough (or Daniel) McCarthy, of Drishane, descended of the noble family of Muskerry. Members of this line came to Virginia, as did, also, the Marshalls, Markhams, Pursells and Fitzgerald's."[1]
    • It appears that in comparison to other sources, the information in this book is not accurate. Saunders is the only author to name the wife of John Marshall as Jane McCarthy. In addition, all other sources state John was captain in the army of Charles I. Saunders states he was captain in Cromwell's army. I am inclined to discount any information in this source when writing the biography of this John Marshall. (Strutton-11 17:32, 28 April 2023 (UTC))
  • At the siege of Calais [1558] in Bloody Mary's time, there fought and was wounded desperately, as the army rolls of the British army show, an Irish Captain, John Marshall by name. After the capture of that port,... Capt. Marshall was retired on half-pay, and spent the remainder of his days on a small landed estate near Dublin. ... his grand son, also named John Marshall, commanded a troop in King Charles' army, at the battle of Edgehill, and after the overthrow of the power of the Stuarts, preferred seeking his fortune in the New World, rather than remain in Ireland under Cromwellian rule. He settled and died in Virginia, near Dumfries, where his tomb-stone still stood a few years before the war.[4]
  • "John Marshall, a Captain of Cavalry, in the reign of Charles I, of England. He was a zealous supporter of the, crown and of the Episcopal church. He was born and reared in Ireland. Having raised a cavalry company, he was one of the first to offer his services to Charles; and from the battle of Edgehill until the imprisonment of his sovereign, he was actively engaged in his support. Unwilling to live under the rule of Cromwell, he removed, with his family, about 1650, to Virginia. Here he was employed in the Indian Wars of the colony; and Campbell, in his history of Virginia,[5] gives him credit for the successful termination of hostilities. He may have had other children, but Thomas is the only one whose name has been handed down to us. Capt. John is not mentioned in any of the official records of Westmoreland County, that have been preserved; and Col. Green thinks that he died near Dumfries, and that his tombstone, as late as a generation ago, marked his grave."[4]
  • Captain John Marshall, who was born and reared in Ireland, commanded at the battle of Edgehill, during the reign of Charles I. He was an ardent Episcopalian, and upon the accession of Cromwell removed to America, about 1650, and settled at Jamestown, later removing to Westmoreland county, Virginia. He was distinguished in the Indian wars. His son, Thomas Marshall, born about 1655, was a farmer in Washington parish, of that county, a prominent Episcopalian, and died in May, 1704. His wife's name was Martha, and their son, known as "John of the Forest," was born 1700, died in April, 1752.[6]

Marriage & Children
Only one source gives a name to the wife of John Marshall:

  • Florence McCarthy, of Clodane, had a daughter Jane, who married John Marshall, son of Thomas Marshall who came to County Kerry in the expedition of Sir Charles Wilmot, 1602, and married Mary, daughter of Maurice Fitzgerald, of Ballymac Adam Castle, and settled there.[1]

Jane is not the daughter of Finnian (Florence) MacCarthy Reagh (1560-1640). Florence and wife Elana had only four known children: Teige dsp Tower of London, Donal McCarthy, Finnegan McCarty (Florence), Cormac; all sons and no daughter Jane.[7]

It appears from the birth date of son Thomas Marshall (1655) that Capt. John married an unknown wife once he arrived in Virginia about 1650. Profile of Jane McCarthy should probably be changed to "Unknown" with an estimated birth date of about 1635, possibly in Virginia.

  • Capt. John Marshall of Virginia, b. 1596, in England; served as Capt of Cavalry in the Royal Army, of Charles I.; came to Virginia in 1650, and settled firstly at Jamestown, but later removed to Westmoreland Co. He was a gallant officer, and served with distinction in the Indian campaigne. He m. unknown, and had the following known, and perhaps other issue:
    • Thomas. b 1655-1704, Westmoreland Co., md Martha Sherwood
    • John, b 1660[8]

The only documented child of John Marshall:

Possible other son of John, unconfirmed: John Marshall (abt.1660-bef.1751)

Elizabeth Susannah (Scowne) Marshall (bef.1638-aft.1666) is linked by some as second wife and possibly mother of sons Thomas [1655] and son John [1660]. However, all records for Elizabeth Scowne, perhaps Elizabeth, widow of William Westray/Westwray of Isle of Wight, are found in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. She was never in Westmoreland County. She should be unlinked as wife of John Marshall and mother of his children.

Other children linked to this profile should be removed as there is no documentation showing they belong to this John Marshall:

Death
The death date of Capt. John Marshall of Ireland is unknown. He is known to have had a son, Thomas, born in 1655, and possibly either a son John or William (both are named in various sources) born about 1660. No will or record of his death has been located. It is probably best to state that John died after about 1660 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Research Notes
All sources referring to John Marshall of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, need to be removed from this profile. He never lived in Isle of Wight and did not leave a will there. All property transactions, etc., in Isle of Wight belong to John Marshall discussed below.

2) John Marshall, abt 1614-1688
John is estimated to have been born about 1614, probably in England, settled in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, wife's name uncertain. Known children: Robert, Humphrey, and Mary. John's parents are unknown. He refers to brother Humphrey Marshall in his will. It should be noted that the parents of John Marshall (No. 1 above), are not recorded as having a son Humphrey.

Immigration to Virginia

  • Possible records of arrival in Virginia:
    • Jo. Marshall, age 21, aboard the Plaine Joan, Richard Buckam, Master, on 15 May 1635.[9]
    • Joane Bennett, Widdow, 450 acs. Chas. RIv. Co., 6 May 1636, p. 346. ,,, 400 acs. for trans. of 8 pers: Ann Winter, Ron. Rocto, Joh. Marshall, Tho. Presitt, Andrew Change, Jon. Morris, Pole Carplights.[10]
    • John Sweete, 650 acs., Nov. 11, 1642, Page 858. Adj. land of Mr. Cooper and Francis England. Trans. of 13 pers: [incl] John Marshall... [10]

Marriage & Children
No record has been found for the marriage of John Marshall, so the date, location and name of his wife are unknown. He is sometimes linked to Elizabeth, widow of William Westray of Isle of Wight. And this Elizabeth is often identified as Elizabeth Scowne. In 1666, widow Elizabeth deeded her estate to "John Marshall and Humphrey, his son, as evidence to my children John and Humphrey Marshall."[11] Yes, this language is somewhat confusing. Did she have sons John and Humphrey as well as grandson Humphrey, or just sons John and Humphrey? There is no documentation yet located indicating the first name of her husband Mr. Marshall. Some have suggested Robert, but this is unproven. At present, the wife of this John Marshall is "Unknown."

Known children of John Marshall of Isle of Wight, named in his will:[11]

Land transactions

  • Whereas my father John Vallentine by deed dated 13 Jan. 1638, sold unto Mr. John Marshall a tract of land in lower Parish of Isle of Wight where said Marshall now lives, 100 acs. adj. Everett Roberts and down the creek that leadeth to The Then Church, know, that I james Vallentine, son and heir to said John Vallentine and wife Mary confirm the said sale 8 Jan. 1667. Liby Hibball, Susanna Calloway. (W&D I -- 1667-1715, p. 121.) p 550[11]
  • John Marshall, 200 acs. Isle of Wight Co., 8 June 1655, p. 354. 120 acs. part of devdt. purchased of John Valentine & assigned to sd. Marshall; 80 acs. adj. his own, land of George Midland & Richard Penny, & due for trans. of 2 pers: Edw. Wms. (Williams), Jno. Wormington. Repatented 28 Jan. 1662.[10]
  • John Nevill of Nansemond, planter, and Eliz. his wife sell to John Marshall of Isle of Wight, for 1000 lbs. tbco. 400 acres land granted 6 Mar. to Henry Bradley and Bradley sold to Nevill, Feb. 2, 1663. Rec. in Nansemond, John Lear, Clerk. Rec. in I of W. Jno. Jennings, Clerk. Test, Arthur Skinner, Wm. Burgh.[11]
  • Mr. Jno. Marshall, 700 acs. Isle of Wight Co., 12 July 1665, p. 252, (184). W. side of the Wester Sw., beg. at lower cor. tree of Capt. Fulghams land, extending down Sw. to land of Tho. Harris &c. Trans. of 14 pers: "Six Rights due from the abovesaid pattent, vizt:" Susan Nore (or Noree), Jane Charratt, Fortune Trevett, Wm. Bough, Eliz. Lees, Robt. Gues, Danll. Murfery, Ed. Cooke, Tho. Watson, James Jnoson, Tho. Bawd (?), Tho. Bauldin, Martha Dell.[10]
  • John Marshall sells Wm. West 160 acs, 6 June, 1667. John Burnell, John Askew. p 548[11]
  • John Nevil of Nansemond, planter and Eliz. his wife sell to John Marshall of I. of W. for 100 lbs. tbco. 250 acs. in Nansemond Co., adj. Nansemond River, part of 450 acres granted by Gov. Berkeley, 6 Mar., 1662 and sold by him to John Nevill, 2 Feb., 1663, in Nansemond. 25 Jan 1664. p 586[11]
  • John Marshall 28 Apl. 1667 sells Cornelius Scully for 2000 Lbs. tbco. 150 acres lying on Beaver Dam Swamp bought of John Nevill. Teste, Giles Driver, Jno. Abbott to on 28 April 1667. P 548[11]

Other Records

  • John (X) Valentine, will, May 8 1652, friends John Marshall and William Lewis to be exrs. My land to my eldest son James Valentine if he lives to be 21. If he die before that to eldest dau., Ann Valenine, then to my second dau., Elizabeth, then to my youngest dau., Margeret Valentine. Until they shall enjoy it then my wife Elizabeth shall use it. Test, Will Westwray, Nicholas Nethercoat. p 518[11]
  • Ambrose Bennett, Arthur Smith and Richard Sharp bind themselves to pay Elizabeth Westwray, widow, the sum of 40,000 lbs. tbco. on demand. The conditions being that the aforesaid men at all times bind themselves to defend her for the possessing of Ambrose Bennet with the estate of his dec. father and putting in the hands of Wm. Westwray deceased husband of said Elizabeth. 11 Apl., 1665 Teste, Jos. Bridger, Jno. Marshall. Whereas John Marshall and Wm. Andrews became surety for Wm. Westwray on condition of his being guardian for Ambrose Bennett, said Marshall and Andrews having no security said above sureties for Eliz. Westwray also agree to save from any damages. 6 June, 1665. Teste, George Smyth, Thomas Parnell. pp541-2[11]
  • Elizabeth Westwray, widow of Wm. Westwray, deeds all real and personal estate to John Marshall and Humphrey Marshall, his son, *** to evidence to my said children, John and Humphrey Marshall, 8 May, 1666. Teste, Thos. Holloway, Peter Garland. p 544[11]
  • William Goodwyn of Lower Parish, acknowledges receipt of legacies left to Eliz. Wright by will of her father Thomas Wright. 6 Sept. 1666. Teste, John Marshall, Barnett Krudop. p 545[11]
  • John Marshall for love and aff. for his son Robert Marshall grants him land purchased from John Nevill 25 Jan. 1664. Dated 9 July 1680. p 586[11]
  • John Marshall, for love and aff. gives his son Humphrey Marshall, all of his estate at his death. 8 Nov. 1680. Wm. Hobbin, Anthony Holliday, Wm. (X) Askew. p 587[11]

Bacons Rebellion

  • Isle of Wight's List of 26 Grievances, 5 March 1676/7, was prepared by "Marshall's Serv't" and was signed by John Marshall, neighbor Anthony Fulgham, Richard Penny (father of Mary Penny wife of John's son Robert), among others.[12] [11]
  • John Marshall and Tho. Marshall signed the Petition in behalf of William West (abt.1642-abt.1709)... "We pray for his life and the restitution of his estate to his wife and children."pp 162-163[11]
  • 19 Apr 1677 - John Marshall before open court,, 19 April 1677, made apology for having uttered and publicly spoken ... scandalous words before the Worshipful Court .... The following inhabitants of Isle of Wight in a paper drawn up present to His Majesties Commissioners stating their Grievances and seek pardon, and promise never to be guilty of being false and scandalous and are utterly unable to prove, and seek mercy of Gov. Wm. Berkeley. At Court, 9 April, 1677. (signed) Ambrose Bennett, John Marshall .... Presented by John Marshall, Sr., ... was ordered to be recorded. Jno. Bromfield, Clerk. p 574[11]

Death & Legacy
Abstract will of John Marshall of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Dated 4 Oct., 1687; Proved 9 June 1688.[13]

  • Will of John Marshall, X his mark: Son Humphrey, dau. Mary; "youngest son" [possibly Robert]; brothers Humphrey Marshall and Peter Best.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Saunders, Col. James Edmonds. Early Settlers of Alabama. Part I. New Orleans: L. Graham & Son, Ltd., Printers, 1899. page 407
  2. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NL2D-TLH : 5 February 2023), John Marshall, 1596.
  3. ↑ A community named "Clodane" has not been located in Ireland; uncertain what location is actually meant.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Paxton. W. M. The Marshall Family, or a Genealogical Chart of the Descendants of John Marshall and Elizabeth Markham, his wife... Cincinatti: Robert Clarke & Co., 1885. Pages 7, 9
  5. ↑ Campbell, Charles. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott and Co., 1860. Page 210; Campbell names only "Captain Marshall" so it is not certain he is referring to this John Marshall.
  6. ↑ Tyler, Lyon Gardiner. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915, Vol. 5. Pages 1035-1036
  7. ↑ Florence MacCarthy
  8. ↑ Hardy, Stella Pickett. Colonial families of the Southern States of America;... Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1965. Page 241
  9. ↑ Hotten, John Camden, Editor. The Original Lists of Persons of Quality; Emigrants' Religious Exiles; … and others who went from Great Britain to the American Plantations, 1600-1700. John Camden Hotten: London, 1874. Reprinted Empire State Book Co., New York. Pages 78, 80
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Nugent, Nell Marion, Abstracted and Indexed by. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1800. In Five Volumes. Richmond, VA.: Press of the Dietz Printing Co., 1935. Pages 39, 140, 310, 421, 476
  11. ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 Boddie, John Bennett. Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Chicago: Chicago Law Printing Company, 1938. Pages 157, 162, 163, 232, 233, 518, 541-2, 544, 545, 548, 550, 574, 586, 587
  12. ↑ “Causes of Discontent in Virginia, 1676 (Continued).” The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 2, no. 4, 1895, pp. 380–92. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/4241846. Accessed 28 Apr. 2023.
  13. ↑ “Isle of Wight County Records.” The William and Mary Quarterly, vol. 7, no. 4, 1899, pp. 205–315. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/1919740. Accessed 27 Apr. 2023. Esp. page 244




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