Sarah Timberlake (abt. 1760 - 1832)

Born about 1760 in of Louisa County, Virginia

Ancestors

Wife of Abraham Estes — married 14 Feb 1787 in Louisa, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Sarah was born about 1760. She was the daughter of Phillip Timberlake and Mary Dixon. She passed away in 1832.

She was the wife of Abraham Estes born to John Estes and Ursula Rowe. He was named in the will of his father dated 23 October 1771 in Louisa County, proved 9 December 1771, which stated, "remainder, including houses, orchards and plantations whereon I lately lived be saved for son Abraham Estes to be delivered to him or his lawful heirs when he arrives to the age of 21 years..." His mother remained in Louisa County, making it highly probable her son Abraham grew to manhood and married there. Abraham Estes was a witness to the will of his mother's consort, Thomas Johnson, in Louisa County dated 4th November 1795.

Her marriage to Abraham Estes of Louisa County is additionally evidenced by her marriage record in Louisa County, stating they were both of the county, and the births of three children recorded born to the couple by Rev. William Douglas in his Parish Register.^[1][2]

• ESTIS, Abraham, & Sarah Timberlick both in Louisa 1787, Feb: 14 p. 24

1. Abram Estis & Sarah Timberlick a son John born Jan: 3 1788. Baptized Ap: 14 1788. p. 120.
2. Abram Estis & Sarah Timberlake a son named Will born May 13 1791. Baptized Sep. 17 1791. p. 122.
3. Abraham Estes & Sar: Timberlick a son Joel born feb: 16 '93. Baptized Nov: 19. 1793. p. 127.

The estate of Abraham Estes was inventoried in Louisa County on 7th July 1813.^[3]

The will of William Estes, apparent son of Abraham and Sarah, was dated 1st February 1822 naming his mother Sary Estes and siblings, John Estes, Robert Estes, and sisters, Lucindy, Emily, Sary, Susan, and Mary. It was witnessed by James Timberlake.^[4]

Children of Sarah and Abraham Estes:

• John Estes, b. 3 Jan 1788
• William Estes, b. 13 May 1791
• Joel Estes, b. 16 Feb 1793
• Robert Estes
• Lucinda "Lucindy" Estes
• Emily Estes
• Sarah "Sary" Estes
• Susan Estes
• Mary Estes

Research Notes

• Will of John Estes of Louisa County dated 23 October 1771, proved December Court 1771. Execs: Beloved son John Estes & wife Ursula. Wit: Thos. Johnson, Sam'l (X) Sheets, Elizabeth (X) Roe. Louisa Co., VA. Will Book 2, pp. 127-128.
• Will of Ursula Estes dated 23 Nov 1803, proved 13/14 Feb 1804. Louisa Co. VA Deeds & Wills Book 5, pp. 145-146.
• 2 March 1804 Estate Sale of Ursula Estes, dec'd. Louisa Co. Deeds & Wills Book 5, pp. 193.

Sources

1. ↑ 13 Feb 1787 Marriage (likely bond & license date) of Abraham Estes & Sarah Timberlake. Surety: Philip Timberlake. Louisa Co., VA Register of Marriages 1766-1861, p. 34. "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901", database, FamilySearch.
2. ↑ The Douglas Register, being a detailed record of births, marriages and deaths together with other interesting notes, as kept by the Rev. William Douglas, from 1750 to 1797. Richmond, Va., J.W. Ferguson & Sons. 1928.
3. ↑ 7 July 1813 Appraisal of Estate of Abraham Estes, deceased. Louisa Co., VA Deeds & Wills Book 5, pp. 417-418.
4. ↑ Will of William Estes (her son) dated 1 February 1822, proved 10 June 1822. Louisa Co., VA Deeds & Wills Book 6. pp. 294-295.

• See also:
• https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LCT5-RWC/sarah-timberlake-1760-1832 (attached to the wrong Abraham Estes proven by that man's Revolutionary War pension application wherein he states, " he was born in Amelia County in the state of Virginia, his father moved from Amelia County to Halifax County in the state of Virginia where he continued till the fall of the year 1779 when he moved on Holston River where he continued till the year 1780 when he removed to the District of Kentucky in the fall of the same year, where he has lived in the County of Lincoln ever since with the exception of Two years." This man clearly did not marry Sarah Timberlake of Louisa County in 1787.)