John Vivion-Vivian II (abt. 1681 - abt. 1721)

Born about 28 Aug 1681 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Thacker) Vivion — married 19 Jun 1711 in Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia

Descendants

Died about 12 Feb 1721 at about age 39 in Middlesex, Virginia

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Biography

John Vivion was christened 28 Aug 1681 in Christ Church, Middlesex Co., Virginia.^[1]

^[2] Will probate 3 Jul 1722 in Middlesex County, Virginia, occupation Sheriff/Justice. Will is recorded in Middlesex Co., ^[3] Names wife Elizabeth and

• son John and
• Daughter Elizabeth.

Names brother Thomas Vivion, Henry Thacker, kinsman ___ Thacker and Humphrey Jones Trustees. Wife Elizabeth Exor. ^[4]

^[5]Will was made in 1720, proved Middlesex Co., VA., 3 July 1722.^[6]

Was sheriff of Middlesex Co., VA., about 1713 and 1714, also served as a Justice, and was amember of Christ Church Parish from years 1663-1767.

From Vivions in America by Ann Jones James [1970],p.8, States that he was the sheriff of Middlesex County, Virginia, with bond dates 2 June 1713 and 6 July 1714, was also a Justice, and a member of the Parish of Christ Church. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRRQ-JJD : 5 December 2014), John Vivion, ; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 873,777. H590-JJ; 56JD-8BB;
2. ↑ From "Fox Cousins by the Dozens", by Nellie Fox Adames, Bertha Fox Walton p.332, see #30
3. ↑ Will Book B, 1713 - 1734, p. 251.
4. ↑ "The Summer of Our Rebellion" by Elizabeth Ashley Ruffin; 1996[98-03916]; [0-966819-20-9] p.209
5. ↑ From Vivions in America by Ann Jones James [1970],p.8,
6. ↑ [Will book A, p. 251]
7. ↑ Vestry Book of Christ Church Parish, years 1663-1767.