Gregg Bonner's WILLINGHAM Family
Roanoke, Alabama
Summer 1904

The woman in the middle of the picture is Ivanona Mudora (Willingham) Jones, my great great grandmother. When she died in 1905, so did my WILLINGHAM line. You can read about her descendants by continuing along the Jones line.
WILLINGHAM DNA TYPE
DYS
3
9
3
3
9
0
3
9
4
3
9
1
3
8
5
a
3
8
5
b
4
2
6
3
8
8
4
3
9
3
8
9
i
3
9
2
3
8
9
ii
4
5
8
4
5
9
a
4
5
9
b
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
7
4
3
7
4
4
8
4
4
9
4
6
4
a
4
6
4
b
4
6
4
c
4
6
4
d
Value
13
24
14
10
11
14
12
12
12
13
13
30
16
09
09
11
11
25
14
19
29
15
15
16
18
XLS
Legend:

Blue box background = shared DNA segment was inherited by this person
Red box background = shared DNA segment was NOT inherited by this person
Yellow box background = person cannot be deduced to have possessed the shared segment by virtue of a descendant possessing it, but may have possessed it, just yet to be detected in a tested descendant due to small sample size
Green box background = paths of ambiguous descent due to consanguinous relationships, viz., the shared segment passed through one or more of the equivalent descents, but we just can't tell which
Orange box background = the DNA segment appears to be shared, but the segment length is short enough that it isn't clear whether the match is due to chance alone or not

Legend:

Simplified version of legend from above. Blue box background means that line possessed the DNA described. A box with an uncolored background indicates that the line did not possess the DNA described by the time the participant tested.


Census Records

1820

Census: 1820 COLUMBIA COUNTY, GEORGIA - pg. 28, Captain Thomas Willingham's District # 4
John C. Willingham
4 Males Under 10 (Born 1810-1820)
2 Males 18-26 (Born 1793-1802) One is John C., who is the other??
1 Female 16-26 (Born 1793-1804) Sarah A. Brown, wife of John C., dau. of Nancy Brown

1830

Census: 1830 WALTON COUNTY, GEORGIA - pg. # 133
John C. Willingham
2 Males Under 5 ( Colin, age 4 & Griffin, age 1)
1 Male 5-10 (???)
2 Males 15-20 (WIlliam, Born 1814 and ??)
1 Male 30-40 (John C.)
1 Female 10-15
1 Female 15-20
1 Female 30-40 (Sarah)
1 Slave

1840

Census: 1840 MERIWETHER COUNTY, GEORGIA - pg. # 124, No Township
John C. Willingham
2 Males 10-15 (Collin, age 14 & Griffin, age 11)
2 Males 20-30 (William and ??
1 Male 40-50 (John C.)
1 Female Under 5
1 Female 5-10 (Nancy B.)
1 Female 10-15
1 Female 40-50 (Sarah Brown Willingham, Born 1790-1800)

1850

1850 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Beat No. 2, Page 293B, HH#191/191:
* Willingham, Isaac 29 M farmer 100 Georgia
* Willingham, Mary T. 27 F South Carolina
Willingham, John F. 8 M Georgia (attended school)
Willingham, Mary A. 6 F Alabama
Willingham, Isaac 3 M Alabama
Willingham, Wm C. 7/12 M Alabama

1850 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Beat No. 2, Page 294A, HH#197/197:
Willingham John C. Willingham, M, 60, GA, Farmer
Willingham Sarah, F, 55, GA
Willingham Collin, M, 24, GA
Willingham Griffin, M, 21, GA
Willingham Nancy B, F,19, GA
Willingham Julia, F, 10, AL
Willingham John, M, 9, AL

1860

1860 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Southern Division, Wedowee Post Office, handwritten page 16, Page 642, HH#111/111:
* Willingham, John C. 74m farmer 300 500 Georgia
* Willingham, Sarah 66f housewife Georgia (cannot read & write)
Willingham, Matilda A. 20f househand Alabama
Willingham, John W. 18m farmhand Alabama (attended school)
[Note 1: Matilda A. Willingham is said to be aka "Julia".]

1860 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Southern Division, handwritten page 17, Page 643, HH#114/114:
* Willingham, Isaac 40m farmer 350 500 Georgia
* Willingham, Mary F. 38f housewife South Carolina
Willingham, John F. 17m farmhand Georgia (attended school)
Willingham, Mary A. 15f househand Georgia (attended school)
Willingham, Isaac N. J. 14m Alabama (attended school)
Willingham, William P. 10m Alabama (attended school)
Willingham, Sarah J. 8f Alabama (attended school)
Willingham, Martha C. 5f Alabama
* Willingham, I. M. 2f Alabama
1870

1870 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Township No. 20, handwritten page 35, Page 517A, HH#237/238:
* Willingham, Isaac 51 M W farming 250 300 Georgia
* Willingham, Mary F. 47 F W k h South Carolina
Willingham, Sarah 17 F W at home AL (cannot read & write)
Willingham, Martha L. 15 F W at home AL (cannot write)
* Willingham, Mudora 13 F W at home AL (cannot read & write)
Willingham, Nancy 10 F W at home AL (cannot read & write)
Willingham, Emily 7 F W at home AL
Willingham, Samantha 2 F W at home AL

1880

1880 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Wedowee Beat 6, ED#110, handwritten page 39, Page 309A, HH#352/352:
* Willingham, Isaac W M 59 m farmer GA SC SC
* Willingham, Mary F. W F 56 wife m keeps house SC SC SC
Willingham, Martha L. W F 24 daughter s works in house AL GA SC
* Willingham, Ivenona M. W F 22 daughter s works in house AL GA SC
Willingham, Nancy E. W F 19 daughter s at school (attended school) AL GA SC
Willingham, Emily M. W F 17 daughter s at school (attended school) AL GA SC
Willingham, Samantha C. W F 10 daughter s at school (attended school; cannot write; "Box 20" checked) AL GA SC

1900

1900 Census, Randolph County, Alabama, Wedowee Beat 6, ED#56, sheet 14(B), Page 111B, HH#256/280:
* Willingham, Isaac head W M Jul 1819 80 M 59 GA GA GA farmer
* Willingham, Mary F. wife W F Nov 1822 77 M 59 11 9 SC SC VA
Gibbs, Martha L. daughter W F Sep 1855 44 Wd 0 0 0 AL GA SC
Willingham, Lizzie R. daughter W F Oct 1861 38 S AL GA SC
Willingham, Emlie M. daughter W F Mar 1865 35 S AL GA SC
Wills
John Willingham
Signed 02 February 1750
Probate 01 October 1751
Lunengburg County, Virginia, Will Book 1, page 38.

In the name of God Amen I John Willingham of the County of Lunenburg and parish of Cumberland being sick and weak and only considering the uncertainly of human life do make and ordain this my last will and testament.

First and principally, I commit my soul into the hands of my blessed maker trusting in his mercies and in the mercies of my dear redeemer for the remission of all my sins desiring my body may be decently entered at the discretion of my executrix hereinafter named and as to my estate that it has pleased God to bless me withall after my just debts are punctually paid I give and dispose of it in the following manner.

Item I Give and bequeath to my son Thomas one shilling sterling

Item I Give and bequeath to my son John one shilling sterling

Item I Give and bequeath to my daughter Christian my Negro boy Peter (I having already them two sons what I desired for them)

Item I Give and bequeath to my son Gerrald my Negro boy Jamey, one feather bed and furniture, two cows and calves, two sows and pigs, one mare and colt, and the land and plantation whereon I now live, and also ninety acres of land joining foresaid plantation to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
Desiring my beloved wife Mary have possession of the said land during her widowhood or life.
And as to the residue and remainder of my estate be it of what nature soever it will I lend it to my beloved wife during her widowhood or life and then do give and bequeath it to be equally divided between my two daughters Viz. Amey and Betty, unless my beloved wife should think fit to give any part of it to them before her marriage or decease and then the other to have the same in proportion, and I do appoint and ordain my beloved wife Mary my whole and sole executrix of this my last will and testament, making void and null all other wills by me made heretofore and do acknowledge this only to be my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd day of February 1750. (one mare and colt interlined before assigned)

John (his X mark) Willingham, {Locus Sigilli}

Signed and sealed in presence of
George Martin
George H. Walton
Tashr. DeGraffendreide


At a court held for Lunenburg County the first day of October 1751.

The within written last Will and Testament of John Willingham deceased was exhibited in Court by Mary Willingham Executrix therein appointed and the same was proved by the Oath of George Walton and Tasharner DeGrafenreidt, Two of the witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded and the said Executrix having made Oath thereto according to laws and with John Willingham and Thomas Willingham her Sureties entered into Bond and Acknowledged the same certificate was granted her for obtaining a probate of the said Will

Test Clem F. Read, Clk

Other Records
[Prince George County, Virginia, Ledger Book "B"]
p. 165 Accounts of Col. Hardyman's estate. Estate debtor to: Mr.
Platt, Tho. Eldridge, Ja. Pace, Henry Harrison, Doctor Oastler, Jno.
Winningham
, Hen. Floyd, Col. Epes, Jno. Hatch, Tho. Hayles, Isaac
Milner, Jno. Hardyman, Eliza. Anderson, James Jones, Benj. Foster,
Mr. Byrd, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Halet, Capt. Hamlin, Mr. Anderson for funeral
sermon, Capt. Daniel Lewellin, Maj. Goodrich to toal of £ 325/15/3 ¾
Contra: £ 586/15/1
Reported by John Hardyman, Adm'r., and recorded 14 Oct. 1712
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS & DEEDS 1710-1713, page 24. Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1995)
[Prince George County, Virginia, Ledger Book "B"]
p. 175 Will of John Poythres, Sr. of Prince George Co.
To son Francis, all land and plantation I live on.
To son David, 300 acres at Funnastorah.
To son Joshua, 300 acres at Monkasaneck.
To son Robert, 300 acres at Indian Swamp, also 50 acres on lower
side of Indian Swamp, which he is not to sell.
To son Francis, 2 negroes, Coffer and Side.
To son David, 2 negroes, Jack and Young Mary.
To son Joshua, 2 negroes, Petter and Beck.
[continuing, next page of Weisiger...]
To son Robert, 2 negroes, Tom and Young Sarah.
To my [son?] William Poythres, 3 negroes, Frank Cook and Ame and
Frank Cook at Nattuah.
To son John, 2 negroes, Bess and Nanny. To son Peter, 2 negroes,
Benn and Nanny. .
To my wife Christian, 3 negroes, Catto, Usse and Sarah.
To daughter Elizabeth Poythres, 2 negroes, Pegg and her son Tom.
To my daughter Christian Poythres, 2 negroes, Moll and John Cook.
To my wife Christian, my servant John Feild, during his time, and at his
freedom to have, besides his corn and clothes, a cow & calf and a
new gun.
To my daughter Mary Woodleif, £ 40
All my moveable estate to be equally divided between my wife and
children; and my sons John and Peter to give an account of what they
have in hand.
To my grandson Francis Poythres, son of Francis, the negro child that
Shu goes with.
To my wife Christian, 2 negroes, Shu and Jude, to be her own and at
her disposal.
Executors: wife and son John, I appoint my two brothers, Thomas &
Joshua Wynne and William Stainback to be dividers of my estate.
No date John (I) Poythres
Wit: Jno. (I) Winninham, Pet'r (P) Lath, Tho. (T) Leeth, William
Stainback 11 Dec. 1712, proven by the oath of John Winningham,
Peter Leigh and William Standback and probate granted to John
Poythres and Christian Poythres.
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS & DEEDS 1710-1713, page 25-26. Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1995)
[Prince George County, Virginia, Ledger Book "B"]
p. 179 Deed, 9 Dec. 1712, Francis Poythres of Westopher Parish,
Prince George Co., to Thomas Poythres of same, for divers good
causes and considerations, especially £ 20, all my tract in above
parish, known as "Odiums", 100 acres, bounded by John Winningham,
said Thomas Poythres, Deep Bottom Run, dividing line of Francis &
John Poythres, with all the houses, etc. Fra. Poythres
Wit: E. Goodrich, Rich'd Hamlin, Peter Wynne
Recorded 11 Dec. 1712
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS & DEEDS 1710-1713, page 26. Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1995)
[Prince George County, Virginia, Ledger Book "B"]
p. 186 List of debts duie [sic] from estate of Thomas Edwards, dec'd.
To: Robert Hunnicutt, Peter Michele, Tho. Clay, John Winningham,
Edward Winningham, John Scott, John Weaver, Mr. Hatch, Nath. Urvin,
Capt. Robert Bolling. £ 4/7/0 13 Jan. 1712
Presented by Mary, his Adm'x.

Will of John Spell of Prince George Co., "very sick & weak"
To grandson Thomas Spell, a young cow, mare, and iron pestle.
All rest of estate to be divided between my wife Anne Spell and my
son George Spell, equally.
Executor: loving friend John Winningham
John Spell
Wit: David Poythres, Peter Leigh, William Stainbacke
Execution granted to John Woodley [ sic], the executor mentioned
therein.


Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS & DEEDS 1710-1713, page 27. Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1995)
[Prince George County, Virginia, Ledger Book "B"]
p. 263 Estate of Henry Reed, dec'd
Mentions: Funeral expenses, Capt. Mallory, Mr. John Bolling, Clerk's
fees. Account presented Oct. 1713 by the relist and recorded.
Account of Thomas Edwards, dec'd Oct. 8, 1712
Estate debtor to: Mr. John Bolling, Robert Hunnicutt, Peter Michell,
Thomas Clay, John Winingham, John Scott, John Wenner, Mr. Hatch,
Nat. Vruen, Capt. Robert Bolling, John Ledbetter, Peter Fairfax, William
Marrow, Thomas Simmons for Lewis
Contra: by widow Harvey, by widow Edwards, by Samuell Lee,
____y Lee, Jr.
Mary, Adm'x of Thomas Edwards, dec'd, presented above and it was recorded Oct. Court 1713
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS & DEEDS 1710-1713, page 39. Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1995)
p.71 Oct. 1715 John Hill of Parish of Westopher, Pr. Geo. Co. to John
Pooke
of same, for £ 21/12, 90 acres of land in same parish and
county. Bounded by John Hill, William Mattocks, John Winningham,
Burwell Green,
John Hill
Wit: Geo. Woodlief
John Lessanley
Rec. Oct. 11, 1715
Mary, wife of John Hill relinquishes dower right.
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 10. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.220 April 8, 1718 John Roberts of Surry Co. and Thomas Winningham of
Pr. Geo. Co. to Darrel Young, Jr. of Pr. Geo. Co. for 1300 lbs tobacco
100 acres of land where Winningham lives bounded by Charles
Bartholomew, John Young, Capt. John Poythress
John Robbards
Thos (X) Winnigham
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 33. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.233 June 10, 1718 John Roberts of Southwark Parish, Surry Co. and
Edward Winningham of Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co. to John
Woodleife
, "otherwise called John Woodliefe of the pasture" of
Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co. for 1300 lbs tobacco, 100 acres of
land in Westopher Parish, Pr. Geo. Co., bounded by Darrell Young,
Jr., John Poythress and John Young.
John Robbards
Edward (E) Winningham
Gilbert Hay
Henry Batte
Recorded June 10, 1718
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 35. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.706 Will of John Poythress of Martins Brandon Parish
To son john, my plantation where I now live, 100 acres; also 100
acres adjacent called Colebrook, taking in Ivey Point, running down to
Hugh Evans spring bottom, to Walter Stainback's, also a tract on the
south side of the main branch of Blackwater Swamp, not debarring
my brothers Francis and William Poythress from getting timber for
their plantation use.
To son Francis, land at a place called The Brick Chimneys, next to my
son John and brother Thomas. If he dies before age 21, my son
William is to get it.
To two sons John and Francis a tract of 280 acres, next to Thomas
Poythress, John Young, Darrell Young, and John Winningham, to be
[continuing, page 102 of Weisiger]
equally divided.
To son William a tract of 150 acres next to Thomas Poythress &
Thomas Lovesay, formerly belonging to Joseph Patterson and called
Powells, to go to son John if William dieds before age 21.
To son John, items, also to sons Willaim & Francis
To wife Mary, various items
400 acres to be patented in the woods for son William
To daughter Rebecca Poythress, 1 negro, various items
To daughter Elizabeth Poythress, same
John Poythress
Wit: Francis Epes, Jr.
William Stainback
John Winningham
Recorded May 12, 1724

Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, pages 101-102. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.728 Inventory of John Poythress Value £ 209/14/5 by John Woodleif &
Robert Poythress, executors Aug. 11, 1724
Appraised by: William Stainback, John Winninham, William Stainback,
Jr.

Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 105. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.745 Thomas Goodwyn of Surry Co. for love and affection to his beloved
daughter Amy Scott and her son Thomas Scott, 4 negroes: Will,
Bess, and her children Harry and Sary. To be divided between them
when Thomas Scott reaches age 21.
Thomas Goodwyn
Wit: John Abington
John (I) Willingham
Recorded Oct. 13, 1724
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 107. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.815 Surveys of land in Prince George County June 1724 to June 1725 by
Robert Bolling, Surveyor
[advance to germane entries, page 135 of Weisiger (p.819)]

March 30, 1725 John Winningham, on N. side of
Stony Creek
1500 acres

March 30, 1725 George Brewer, on S. side Stony
Creek, opp. to John Winningham
200 acres
[advance to p.819 footnote]
Surveys recorded Jun 1725

Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, pages 131, 135. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.823 Inventory of Capt. John Hamlin Value £ 525/12/1 by Ann Hamlin,
Exec.
Appraised by: George Hamilton, John Woodleif, John (x)
Winningham

Recorded July 13, 1725
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 136. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.941 Accounts of estate of Capt. John Poythress
Mentions: his widow, his daughter Rebecca, his daughter Elizabeth,
Col. William Randolph, Capt. Richard Randolph, William Hulm, John
Risby, Mrs. Mallory on account of John Hamlin--Exec. of Francis
Mallory, Capt. Goodwin, John Abbington, Mr. John Fitzgerrald, Mr.
Nich. Hatch, Capt. Heading, John Winningham for the childs board,
Mr. Hen. Dobins
by Robert Poythress & John Woodleif, Executors
Recorded Dec. 13 1726
Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 153. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
p.111 [sic, should be p.1111] May 14, 1728 John Winneham, Sr. of Pr. Geo. Co. to John Young,
Sr.
, of same for £ 18, land bounded by said John Young's land where
he now lives, John Poythress and Thomas Poythress, 140 acres.
John (I) Winneham
Wit: Peter Jones
John Hamlin
Littebury Epes, Jr.
Recorded May 14, 1728

Source: PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VIRGINIA, WILLS AND DEEDS 1713-1728, page 181. Abstracted and Indexed by Benjamin B. Weisiger III (1994)
VIRGINIA TAX PAYERS
TAX PAYER
Poll Slave County
Willingham,Jessee,
1
  Henry
Willingham,Thomas,
1
  Henry

Source: VIRGINIA TAX PAYERS 1782-1787, page 137. Fothergill and Naugle (1940)


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There were quite a few Willinghams in Columbia County, Georgia in the early 1800s. I am still not quite convinced that Isaac Willingham is the son of John C. Willingham. I would like to see some proof. Also, I would like to see some proof that John C. Willingham is the son of John Willingham.

I am also curious about the Griffin connection. I know there were some Griffen intermarriages with the Willinghams. But these don't explain the Griffins (given names) in my line, where there were no known Griffen marriages. I suspect Griffin ancestry, via common ancestor to those GRIFFENs who intermarried with WILLINGHAMs.


For my compilation of descendants of John Willingham, died 1752
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Last Update: 12 April 2012