C H A P T E R 1
The Descendants of William Bresher * - *
Listing 133 descendants for 6 generations.
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GENERATION NO. 1
CONTINENTAL LINE MILITARY LAND GRANTS IN TENNESSEE
1. William1 Bashaw OR BESHAR was born about 1640 in of, Accomack, Virginia. He was the son of Giles Bashaw or
BESHAR and Margaret GARRETT. William died in Northumberland, Virginia. His spouse has not been identified.
They had 6 children:
2. m i. Giles Jayles Bashaw OR BESHAR, born 20�Apr 1675 in Northumberland County, Virginia.
!VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58
Inventory of estate for Graves Jarrett signed by Giles Basham and Thomas Basham (BASHAW?), Northumberland Co.,
VA 1 Jun 1722.
3. f ii. Catherine Bashaw OR BESHAR, born 4�Aug 1677 in Northumberland County, Virginia.
!VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58, Named in the birth register for Northumberland Co.,Va.,as child of William BESHAN [sic BESHAR?].
4. m iii. Andrew Bashaw OR BESHAR, born 7�Mar 1679 in Northumberland County, Virginia. He married Sarah [------?------] about 1701 in of, Northumberland, Virginia. Notes for Sarah:
!This is the name of ANDREW BOWYER'S wife. Needs further proof to be conclusive.
Notes for Andrew:
!VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. [ HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58]:
1637-1640...Virginia Colonial Records - Transcript pg 142 - original pg 188, from which the following record is
abstracted. A certificate to Henry Bagwell for 400 acres for importing 8 persons Viz: William Whitehart; ANDREW
BASHAWE (1- md to a Clayton) ; Michael Williams; John Clay; Tho Evans; Wm Powell; Richard Smith and MARY
VAUGHN.
A will left by ANDREW BASHAW/BASHAR(2) in the BK "MARYLAND CALENDAR OF WILLS", must be for this
ANDREW. There is an ANDREW BOWYER of record in Northumbria VA.,1645-1720. He lived in Wicco Parish and
receive 500 acres of land from THOMAS BREWER, 1657/8. He was living in Lancaster Co VA. in 1662 where his wife
SARAH, sued Sarah BISHOP in the courts. She was supposed to have alluded to SARAH BISHOP as a "Witch", In
1667 he sold 100 acres on Wicco Creek to Richard SPANN. Since BOWYER is a known [VA/PA], variation of
BRASHEARS, it may prove out, this is ANDREW BASHAM also. [needs further research]
[William BRADSHAW/BRATCHER of Surry Co.,NC., was a close allie of a THOMAS BREWER]. The TAYLOR
family, into which the BASHAWS/BASHAMS/BESHARS, [sic BRADSHAWS], married, moved along the same path of
migration, viz: Northumberland Co.,VA., to Lancaster Co.,VA., [LANCASTER CO., VA., at that time covered both
sides of the Rappahannock River and reached as far as civilization covered], and Fauquier Co. VA., before moving on
into the Carolinas. The name of ANDREW BRASHER [sic], is prominent in the LAWRENCE CO.,TENNESSEE
families. ALEXANDER and NATHAN BRESHEAR of record in Lawrenceburg TN., are probably descended from
JAMES [1] BASHAM. [An Andrew BASHAW appears in Norfolk Co.,Va., records, date?]. HENRY ALEXANDER
BRESHEARS is a probable descendant of THOMAS [1] BASHAW/BESHAR, ANDREW [1] BASHAW/BESHAR'S
brother, probably through Thomas's son WILLIAM [2] BASHAW.
+ 5. m iv. Thomas Bashaw OR BESHAR, born 6�Aug 1682.
6. f v. Sarah Bashaw OR BESHAR, born 6�May 1684 in Northumberland County, Virginia.
!VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58. Sarah along with her siblings, JAYLES; CATHERINE; ANDREW; and THOMAS were named in the birth registers as children of WILLIAM BESHAN [sic BESHAR?].
+ 7. m vi. Peter Bashaw or BESHAR, born about 1685, died 1745.
1654... Hugh LEE 288 acres in Northumberland Co., 22 Apr 1654, p8, Abutting S.E. upon head of a swamp that cometh
out of King's Cr. and N.E. towards land of John Mottrom Trans 6 persons viz: Edw. Perry, Joan Perry, Andrew Bashaw,
William Bashaw, Jane Bashaw, and Mary Bashaw.
!1658...VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58: WILLIAM BASHAW was age 27 or th-abts on 17 Feb 1667. William BASHAW was bound to RALPH HORSELY to learn the trade of Tailor. Evidently RALPH HORSELY died as he is termed decd. 20 Sep 1658 and William is under the guardianship of JAMES HAULEY. [Pauley?]. On 5 Sep 1660 his sister [no name] claimed her portion of the father's estate. William was under her guardianship along with her husband ABRAHAM JOYCE. William had attained his majority by 21 Jul 1662 and was able to claim his portion of Gile BASHAW'S estate at that time.
16??...The Parish records of Northumberland Co., VA., document the birth of WILLIAM BASHAW'S children [as given on this lineage chart]. The name the family was using was BASHAN [R?], undoubtedly abstracted erroneously. The same children, named in William's sister's husband's will, Richard JARRETT [Garrett] in Somerset Co.,MD., were registered as BESHAR. [ Maryland Cal. of Wills, pg 70]. Peter was not named on the Northumberland Parish list of births but named in the Richard Jarrett's will, viz: Andrew, Joyles, Peter and Sarah. Various abstracts give the name as BESHAR, Bashar, Bashaw and BESHAW.
!1697...WILLIAM BASHAW'S land, "NORTHERN NECK VA.", 7 Oct 1697, 225 acres, was granted to one Henry DAWSON on Rudy (Muddy) Rudy Branch of Mattapony River in Northumberland CO., VA., Mr. DAWSON was resident on WILLIAM BASHAW'S land and orphans of Mr. Michael Vanlandegan, decd., also living there, 7 oct 1697.
The BASHAW name is virtually non-existent in the colonial records of Virginia, however we start picking up on a WILLIAM BRATCHER alias BRADSHAW [documented: Wills - Henrico Co., Va] who witnessed the will of CHARLES SUGGS [SCRUGGS], who was his father-in-law. Mentioned also with this WILLIAM BRADSHAW sic, was MARY HARDIN, presumably the wife of MARK HARDIN, [forefather of this researcher]. THOMAS BREWER is also closely allied to this WILLIAM BRADSHAW, and therefore is probably the same THOMAS, or the father of THOMAS BREWER, mentioned in the Surry Co, NC., records which cross reference the name BRACHER, BRATCHER alias BRADSHAW in his Will. [documented- Wills of NC - Surry? Co.] as being synonymous.
The JOHN ROBERTSON (s-i-l) who is closely allied to the BRADSHAWS, in the records, is a forefather [COLLINS] of this researcher. The ROBERTSON genealogy gives two ROBERTSON daughters as married to sons of WILLIAM BRADSHAW, and traces them to OLD BURKE CO.,NC. It will be remembered the name BRACHER and BRADSHAW are synonymous in this NC., county also and the descendants as named in the ROBERTSON genealogy are familiar names to this researcher. [see the ROBERTSON'S Will for this connection].
1783 ...North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee: When the Cumberland River Kentucky [1783], land grants were issued, the survey crew that went into Kentucky and Tennessee with the surveyor JAMES ROBERTSON, included JOHN HARDIN and WILLIAM BRADSHAW. The BRADSHAW CREEK in GILES CO., TN., was named after this old pioneer. The Counties HARDIN, in both KY., and TN., were named after JOHN HARDIN and his descendants. Old WILLIAM BRADSHAW, who served [it appears] in the Continental Line as WILLIAM BRADSHAW and under the State of Virginia as WILLIAM BRAZER, is the probable person known as WILLIAM BREASHEAR, who left his will in Kentucky. In 1789. WM [BRAZER?], BRADSHAW and his brother THOMAS BRADSHAW [BRAZER?], are commemorated on a plaque in Nelson Co., KY., as pioneers on the TRANSYLVANIA TRAIL with Daniel BOONE. [Filson Club Qtrly, Vol ? pg?]. The name BREASHEAR does not appear.
1777...Thomas BREASHEAR who died in 1777, at Foreman's Defeat [of Hampshire County VA.], presumably is the same Thomas BRAZIER, of record in FILSON CLUB QTRY, who pioneered with William LINN in KY., as early as 1773. The Kentucky land warrants were issued to WILLIAM and THOMAS BRAZER [no BRADSHAWS extant in these State land Warrants].
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GENERATION NO. 2
5. Thomas2 Bashaw OR BESHAR (1.William1) was born 6�Aug 1682 in Northumberland County, Virginia. He married Ann [------?------] about 1700 in Somerset County, Maryland. She was born about 1682 in of, Norfolk, Virginia. Ann died in of, Somerset.
They had 6 children:
+ 8. m i. Garret Bashaw or BESHAR, born about 1702.
+ 9. m ii. Older William Bashaw or BESHAR, born 1702.
10. m iii. Thomas Bashaw OR BESHAR, Jr., born about 1710 in of, Somerset, Maryland, died in pro, Norfolk, Virginia.
!1730..."Maryland Calendar of Wills", pg 165, Will abstract for BUSHAW [BASHAW] Thomas: 16 Jan 1729/30; 20 Apr
1730. The wording in the will indicates sons "THOMAS the eldest, and THOMAS the younger", [both children of
THOMAS BUSHAW. This family is closely allied to the ETHERIDGES, so it is possible this is the THOMAS
BRASHER who appears closely allied to THOMAS ETHERIDGE in Lawrenceburg TN., or of ETHERIDGE TN., in
the same county, and a little to the north of Lawrenceburg. [This connection is purely circumstantial at this point.]
Thomas Bashaw's will (son of Garrett BASHAW) , registered in Norfolk Co., VA., gives his wife as Mary and one son
WILLIAM BASHAW is mentioned. Elizabeth ETHERIDGE witnessed the will. It is supposed Mary Bashaw is Mary
ETHERIDGE, daughter of ELIZABETH ETHERIDGE that "BODDIE", referred to as marrying THOMAS BAYSHAW
[sic]. Therefore this researcher is assigning THOMAS BAYSHAW [2] as spouse of MARY ETHERIDGE. Gr-dau of
Elizabeth ETHERIDGE who also had a son who married a Stevens. Peter Bashaw was also in Norfolk Co., Va.- mid
1750s? !This connection is speculation at this point, but this is the only Henry that fits the profile we are looking for.
11. f iv. Anne Bashaw or BESHAR, born about 1712 in of, Somerset, Maryland.
!1730..."Maryland Calendar of Wills", pg165, Will abstract for BUSHAW [BASHAW] Thomas: 16 Jan 1729/30; 20 Apr 1730.
12. f v. Elinor Bashaw or BESHAR, born about 1714 in of, Somerset, Maryland.
!1730..."Maryland Calendar of Wills", pg165, Will abstract for BUSHAW [BASHAW] Thomas: 16 Jan 1729/30; 20 Apr 1730.
13. m vi. Younger William Bashaw OR BESHAR.
!I wonder if this could be the THOMAS BAYSHAW [sic BASHAW/BESHAR], who married daughter of ELIZABETH
ETHERIDGE of Norfolk Co. VA. The time line will have to be checked here.[This ETHERIDGE Genealogy is in Mr.
"BODDIE'S", set of books. I looked at them in Texas and have to find them again in SLC.] Another of her daughters
married a JOHN STEVENS.[See JN STEVENS of Spartanburg Co., SC. ] ELIZABETH ETHERIDGE was sister to
THOMAS ETHERIDGE, of Norfolk Co., VA., and it may be this family that married into the HENRY ALEXANDER
BRASHEARS family of Lawrenceburg TN.
!VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58
Inventory of estate for Graves Jarrett signed by Giles Basham and Thomas Basham (correct spelling), Northumberland Co., VA 1 Jun 1722.!
!1704 Nov 24th ...Richard Janett made a will and named BESHAR, Cousins in connection with his Plantation, "Hedgedom", in Somerset Co. Maryland. These siblings have the same given names as the children of WILLIAM BASHAN [sic], The Virginia Colonial Abstracts [BK# F225. F58, 1988], gives the name BASHAN for these siblings [undoubtedly an erroneous abstract of BASHAW/BASHAM?].
THOMAS BASHAW and his brother JOYLES [sic Giles?], along with Gravis JANETT were executors, of the will which was witnessed by THOMAS (Clayton?) LAYTON, FRANCIS LANDMAN and ANDREW CARLYLE. A daughter of GILES BASHAW must have been married to RICHARD JANETT. Possibly CATHERINE BASHAW. THOMAS BASHAW/BESHAR, removed to Somerset Co.,MD., from his birth place of NORTHUMBERLAND CO.,VA.
1729-30...THOMAS BUSHAW [alias BASHAW], made a will in Somerset Co.,MD. He gave his two eldest sons, viz: GARRET and WILLIAM BASHAW [BESHAR?], 100 acres of" HOGG DOWN", which he had bought from GILES BUSHAW [1]; and personality; if said sons should die without issue, said land to pass to younger sons. DANIEL CORBETT to live on said land for 5 years.
Son THOMAS and heirs, 100 acres, dwelling plantation; _________, said son dying without issue, to pass to youngest son WILLIAM; and personality.
Youngest son WILLIAM and heirs, 70 acres, adj to plantation bought from GRAVES JARRETT; said son dying without issue, to pass to son Thomas.
Wife ANN, extx., personality. [mother of the four youngest children???]. four youngest children viz: THOMAS, WILLIAM, ANNE and ELINOR, residue of estate after wife's thirds are deducted. TEST: DANIEL CORBETT; JOHN COLLINS [Collince], THOMAS GOSLEE. [JOHN COLLINS could be a very significant collateral connection for GEORGENE, the COLLINS; WISDOMS and GIBSONS removed to PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA and CASWELL CO., NC abt 1756. It could be a son of this THOMAS BAYSHAW [sic BESHAR], and THOMAS ETHERIDGE, of Norfolk Co.,VA., [Boddie], who we are trying to identify in TN., who are being so elusive. We need to know the connection if any to, THOMAS BRASHER and THOMAS ETHERIDGE who were early pioneers in the Cherokee nation and probably had descendants in Lawrence Co, TN.
The BRASHERS who are [alias BASHAW/BASHAM], of record in Lawrence Co. TN., trace back to old Bedford Co.
Virginia. There was a JAMES [Jr.], BASHAM and MARY BASHAM [born abt 1760], who had sons OBEDIAH and
NATHAN, from that County. I wonder if this could be JAMES BRASHER and wife MARY JANE [TURNER?],
BRASHER, parents of ALEXANDER and NATHAN BASHAM/BRASHER born abt 1804 of LAWRENCE CO.,
Lawrenceburg TN. [With land claims on Sugar Creek TN., as heirs of JAMES BRADSHAW sic
BASHAM/BRASHER?].
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7. Peter2 Bashaw or BESHAR (1.William1) was born about 1685 in Of, Accomack, Virginia. Peter died 1745 in Westmoreland, Virginia. He married Mary WARNER 1734 in Virginia. Mary died in Westmoreland, Virginia.
They had 6 children:
+ 14. m i. James Bashaw [BASHAM], born 14�Aug 1733, died 1778.
15. f ii. Elizabeth BASHAW, born 1733 in Of, Westmoreland, Virginia.
+ 16. m iii. Peter Bashaw OR BESHAR, born about 1735, died 6�Dec 1779.
17. m iv. Warner Bashaw [BESHAR], born about 1739 in Of, Westmoreland, Virginia.
18. f v. Mary Bashaw [BESHAR], born about 1740 in Of, Westmoreland, Virginia.
19. f vi. Elizabeth BASHAW, born about 1741 in Of, Westmoreland, Virginia. She married William COLLINS about 1756 in Of, Virginia. He was born about 1736 in Orange County, Virginia. He was the son of Joseph COLLINS and Susanna LEWIS. William died 29�Feb 1792 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina. Notes for William:
!William Collins married ELIZABETH BASHAW, who was probably a descendant of WILLIAM BASHAW/BESHAR, [sic BRADSHAW /BRACHER /BRATCHEY?, of MATTAPONY River in Northern Neck Va, a probable sister or near relative of, WILLIAM BRESHEAR b 1740 in Fauquier Co.,Va. Spartanburg Co.,SC., with descendants to Lawrenceburg TN.? Theory only at this point [1991], but looking probable...HOORAY!!!].
Notes for Elizabeth:
!Probable descendant of WILLIAM BESHAR/BASHAW of Northern Neck, Fauquier Co. Va. This connection confirmed
by webpage at (insert).
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GENERATION NO. 3
8. Garret3 Bashaw or BESHAR (5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born about 1702 in of, Somerset, Maryland. He married Elizabeth ETHERIDGE. She was born in of, Norfolk, Virginia. She was the daughter of Adam ETHERIDGE and Elizabeth [------?------] .
They had 2 children:
+ 20. m i. Thomas Bashaw or BESHAR, born about 1725, died 16�Mar 1781.
21. f ii. Elizabeth Bashaw or BESHAR.
Elizabeth ETHERIDGE, sister of THOMAS ETHERIDGE SR. had a son in-law Garrett BAYSHAW [sic BASHAW?],
who's son was Thomas BASHAW or BESHAR of Somerset Co.,MD., and Norfolk Co., VA.
ADAM ETHERIDGE: His will dated April 18, 1735 and probated in Norfolk County May 17, 1735 (D.Bk.l2, p.85; McIntosh, Vol.11, p.164), leaves to his wife Elizabeth land in Paspatank in Albemarle Co., North Carolina; to son Levy; to daughters Lydia and Elizabeth ETHERIDGE; and mentions my wife and three children on Jul 14, 1743, Levi ETHERIDGE, formerly of Norfolk County, deeded to Thomas Talbutt 66 acres on Tanner's Creek, 2/3 of 100 acres bought by Adam ETHERIDGE of Thomas Mason, and given by Adam to his son Levi (D.Bk.l.,pp.77/8). This deed would indicate that Levi ETHERIDGE was just of age, and born ca 1722 (he does not appear in the tithables through 1736); also, that he had moved away, probably to North Carolina. There must have been some question about this deed, for his mother, Elizabeth ETHERIDGE, sued Levi ETHERIDGE Sept.16 and Nov. 8, 1743, and March 16, 1743/4 (0. BK. 1742-6, pp. 47, 50, and 58).
The widow is apparently the Elizabeth ETHERIDGE who appears in 1751 in the borough of Norfolk with three Negroes as tithables. On Oct.18, 1753, Zachariah Mason deeded to Elizabeth ETHERIDGE of 175 acres that was divided, being given by Thomas Mason in his will, to his son George Mason, father of Zachariah (D.Bk.16, p.168), and Elizabeth appears in 1754 with three Negroes as tithables on the north side of Tanner s Creek; and again in 1767 with three negroes and 60 acres. She died in 1768. The will of Elizabeth ETHERIDGE dated Jan. 23, 1764 and probated May 19, 1768 (W. BK. l, p.l75) mentions her grand-daughter Mary Creech; grandson Thomas Bayshaw ; son Levi ETHERIDGE; grand-daughter Elizabeth Bayshaw; grandchildren Lydia, William, and Elizabeth Stevens; and appoints her friend Edward Portlock and Thomas Bayshaw executors. The will would indicate that one of her daughters married a Bayshaw and one a Stevens on June 16, 1768, Levi ETHERIDGE was summoned to contest the will of Elizabeth ETHERIDGE, but was judged by the Court to be non compos mentis (0.BK.1766-8, page 190). The appraisal of Elizabeth ETHERIDGE, decd., was handed in May 18, 1770 (O.Bk. 1768-71, p.l68).
Issue of Adam ETHERIDGE #14 and his wife Elizabeth:
#67 Levi ETHERIDGE, b. ca 1722. #68 Lydia ETHERIDGE, m. a Bayshaw or Stevens #69 Elizabeth ETHERIDGE, m. a Bayshaw or a Stevens.
THOMAS ETHERIDGE #15 (William, Thomas), was born ca 1675-80, and died 1750 in Norfolk County. He married Ann (surname unknown), who died in 1752, administration on Ann ETHERIDGE, decd., being granted to Samuel ETHERIDGE (her son) Aug. 21, 1752 (0.BK.1750-53, p. 95). The Quitrent Roll of 1704 for Norfolk Co. shows Thomas ETHERIDGE, cooper, with 75 acres of land (Va. Mag. of Hist. and Biog., Vol.30, p.23). On July 9, 1724, Thomas ETHERIDGE was granted 325 acres of land (Pat.Bk.12, p.109), and on Sept.28, 1726 he was granted another 143 acres of escheat land (Pat.Bk.13, p.329). On Nov.4, 1724, Thomas ETHERIDGE "ye Elder" deeded 10 ac. to George Newton; the deed was signed by Thomas and Ann ETHERIDGE and was witnessed by his brother Adam ETHERIDGE (Bk.F, p.119). On Nov.19, 1724, Thomas ETHERIDGE, cooper, deeded 66 acres to John ETHERIDGE, 91 acres to Adam ETHERIDGE (i.e. his brother), and 66 acres to Thomas ETHERIDGE Jr., his wife Ann signing the deeds (Bk.F, pp. 125, 127, and 158). John ETHERIDGE, the grantee, was a son of John ETHERIDGE (#20) and grandson of John ETHERIDGE (#3). Thomas ETHERIDGE Jr., the grantee, seems to have been the son of Thomas ETHERIDGE (#21) and also a grandson of John ETHERIDGE (#3). The will of Thomas ETHERIDGE, "well struck in age", dated Dec.31, 1750 and probated April 16, 1752 (Bk.I, p.243; McIntosh, Vol.11. Note: Sorry but I did not copy the next page. However, I have filed some more of this book that I copied at a later date and if you are unable to locate the books, I will send the info when I locate it. Cheers Georgene.
!1730..."Maryland Calendar of Wills", pg165, Will abstract for BUSHAW [BASHAW] Thomas: 16 Jan 1729/30; 20 Apr 1730. To two eldest sons GARRET and WILLIAM, 100 A. : HOGG Down," bou of GILES BUSHAW; and personality; sd. sons dying without issue, sd land to pass to 2 youngest sons. Daniel CORBETT to live on sd. land for 5 years. "son THOMAS and hrs., 100 A. dwelling plantation__________; sd. son dying without issue, to pass to youngest son WILLIAM; and personality. "youngest son WILLIAM and hrs., 70 A. adj. to plantation bought of GRAVES JARRETT [GARRETT?]: sd. son dying without issue, to pass to son THOMAS. "wife ANN, extx., personality. "four youngest children viz: THOMAS, WILLIAM, ANN and ELINOR, residue of estate after wife's thirds are deducted. Test: DANIEL CORBETT; JOHN COLLINS, sic Collince, THOMAS GOSLEE.
*** JOHN COLLINS [Georgene's ancestor], appearing as closely allied to this family is circumstantial evidence of family affiliation - GH ***!Named in his fathers will ["Maryland Calendar of Wills",pg 165].
Dear Georgene, You know I told you I would help you with your Bashaw line out of Norfolk Co., VA. Since we last
corresponded, I have found some data that might help you. I believe it is possible that you are on the right track with
them. As you know, Garrett Bashaw (son of Thomas, (the first) out of Somerset Co., Maryland) md the dau of Elizabeth
ETHERIDGE. Garrett Bashaw and wife had a son, Thomas Bashaw who wrote his will in Norfolk Co. 1789, probated 16
Mar 1781. Thomas names his wife, Mary, and one son William...then mentions other children (but not by name). Here is
some marriages I found that names might mean something to you. In Princess Anne Co., VA (which is located next to
Norfolk): William BESHAW md. Elizabeth Fitzgerald 2 mar 1796. I believe this is the son, William mentioned in the
will. Apparently the widow of Thomas got md again and the following marriage is her: Mrs. Molly Bashaw md. in Norfolk
to John Harvey 28 Apr 1791. You will notice she did not wait long after Thomas' will was probated...this was not
unusual in that day. Elizabeth Bashaw md. 28 June 1794 to William Williams in Norfolk. (the one who wits. Thomas'
will??) John BESHAW md. in Norfolk Co., to Frances Millison 31 Mar 1798. (could be another son of Thomas). Henry
(Harry) md. in Norfolk Co., to Mrs. Fanny Hill June 5, 1816. (since she was a widow it may have been a second marriage
for him also?) I do not believe that Garrett Bashaw and wife ___ ETHERIDGE had but the one son as I have record of
him going back to Somerset Co., Maryland to settle his father's part of the property that had been in the family for over
100 years. I believe you are on the right track with this clan of BASHAWS (and their name spelling got changed, but not
really drastic) as no other records have been found for them elsewhere. I will keep my eye out for you for them. As you
probably know NC is a hard state to research....My husband and I both have some lines going into early NC. Best
regards, Mary E. Price.
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9. Older William3 Bashaw or BESHAR. Also seen as William BRATCHER & BRADSHAW (5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1702 in of, Somerset, Maryland. He married Judith SCRUGGS or SUGGS about 1717 in Henrico County, Virginia. She was born 1702 in of, Henrico, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charles SCRUGGS [SUGGS] and Mary FIELD.
They had 9 children:
22. f i. Temperence BRADSHAW, born 1718 in Henrico County, Virginia. She married Wiltshire MARRIN(PERRIN) about 1737 in Of, Henrico, Virginia. He was the son of Gilly Groom MARRIN.
23. m ii. Charles BRADSHAW, born 1719 in Henrico County, Virginia. He married Jemimah HENDRICKS about 1752 in Cumberland Co, VA.
Charles died 23�Jun 1761 in Cumberland, Virginia, at the age of 42.
24. m iii. Josiah BRADSHAW, born 1721 in Henrico County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth ARMISTEAD 20�Dec 1763 in Cumberland, Virginia. She was born about 1734 in Henrico County, Virginia.
Josiah died about 1820 in Lincoln, North Carolina.
Notes for Josiah:
Josiah Bradshaw is seen with the "Basheen" (Breshear) clan in middle Tennessee after the Indian removal (Middle Tennessee Tax Records). His father was William Bradshaw who married Elizabeth HARPER in his senior years. This William left records in the courts of Overtan County TN, as his son Josiah contested the William Beach claims to the estate.
+ 25. f iv. Ann BRADSHAW, born 1723.
+ 26. f v. Obediance BRADSHAW, born 1725.
+ 27. m vi. John BRADSHAW, born 1726, died about 1821.
+ 28. m vii. Field BRADSHAW, born 1726, died 16�Jun 1788.
+ 29. m viii. William BRADSHAW, born about 1728, died 23�Apr 1817.
30. f ix. Tombin BRADSHAW, born about 1734 in Henrico County, Virginia.
!VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58. !Book "This Family ROBINSON
[sic ROBERTSON]", by John E. ROBINSON, GS BK # 929.273 R563J, gives us the tie between the "OLD
RAPPAHANACK RIVER settlers and the HENRICO CO., VA., settlers who migrated to the WATAGUA RIVER
AREA to take up land in the mid 1700s. Old Burke Co.,NC., was formed from this settlement and included the pioneers
[BRADSHAW/BRATCHER and ROBINSON/ROBERTSON] families who pioneered to Spartanburg CO.,SC, the old
Washington [east Tennessee colony], CO.,VA.,[HOLSTON/CLINCH RIVER], settlers who moved on into KY., and
TN.,beginning about 1783 when the land warrants were issued belatedly, for the North Carolina soldiers and the US
Continental Line Military warrants. The spelling of the names for these old Revolutionary War veterans were spelled
variously, depending upon whether they were state or Federal veterans. Thus the same soldier who served both areas may
have been documented as two different men according to the way the name was spelled on the military rolls.
1719...Henrico Co., VA.,court records pg432: A bond of JOHN TURBERVILLE of Albemarle Co.[NC], to WILLIAM BRADSHAW of Varina Parish, Henrico Co., VA., for 100 pounds 3 OCT. 1719, that TURBERVILLE and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of EDWARD JONES, late of Henrico Co., VA., decd., will acknowledge ---of land in Henrico Court. Belonging by inheritance to said Elizabeth. WTN: George Alves, Warham Easley. SGN: John [IT] TURBERVILLE. REC: 1st Mon Apr 1719 [EDWARD JONES was married to --------Robinson, who was bro-in-law to William BRADSHAW son of Thomas].
* North Carolina descendants of Burke County - Old WATAGUA Settlement *
See James Bradshaw, a Mechlenburg Signer of Mechlenburg Co., NC. Others included of Mechlenburg County; The Balchs; Bradshaws, Whites, Wisdoms, and John Alexander who are probably those families who removed through Spartanburg SC & East TN. The records of Lawrenceburg TN show land transactions between these families.
...1800, James BRADSHAW Enumeration # 54. Also a James Bradshaw was in Hathwood Co., NC., 1800, Enu # 2 - This could be the James Bradshaw of Rowan County since Burke County was separated out of Rowan in 1777. I suspect this James Bradshaw is the James Bradshaw with the Court case in Lawrenceburg TN along with the Balchs and John White and may be the James Bratcher of NC Rev. War service.
1800...WILLIAM BREASHEAR of Burke County NC., is enumerated on the1800 census , Enu # 6 and 26. This is the same person as WILLIAM BRACHER/BRADSHAW. This looks suspiciously as though it may be the same person who received land grants under the name BRADSHAW.
1800...There are several unidentified Bradshaw alias BRASHER men in Burke Co., NC., who must be descendants viz:
1820...William BRACHER SR., is listed on the US Census of Burke Co., NC, who is probably the same person as WILLIAM BRADSHAW, [or his son], receiving a grant # 5388 En # 4500; BK # 138; Pg 243; 25 Acres, 30 Nov 1829. [This could be Jr. now Sr. if his father was deceased].
*** The Humphries connection from CASWELL and Persons County NC.***
1784...9 Nov, Robert HUMPHRIES received 200 acres grant # 778; BK # 57;
Pg 3; entered Aug 1778. Location is both sides Cove Creek. Also received grant # 848; En # 637; BK # 57; 200 acres - Pg 37.
1784...WILLIAM HUMPHRIES...16 Sep., both sides Silver Creek. Grant # 5355; En # 9373; BK # 138; Pg 146; 100 acres dated 13 Oct 1827.
The George Humphries Clan removed from Spotsylvania County Virginia also and have descendants who removed through Cumberland County NC., and CASWELL County NC., with a relative John Humphries who married a BREASHEAR and settled in what later became Humphries County Tennessee.
Note: Mr. Andreas in his Greenville SC., Report on Brashears mentioned "They probably came from Rutherford County NC.", well - Rutherford was taken from Burke and Tryon Counties in 1779 - so there we have them - right?
!Named in his fathers will. ["Maryland Calendar of Wills",pg 165]. Thomas named William as one of two eldest sons, then named a William as one of his four younger children. [confusing?]This WILLIAM BESHAR is a good candidate to be the forefather of Henry Alexander Breshear. He may be the same person as William Bushire of Old Augusta Co., Va.
!1730..."Maryland Calendar of Wills", pg165, Will abstract for THOMAS BUSHAW [BASHAW], 16 Jan 1729/30; 20 Apr 1730. The wording in the will indicates the sons , "WILLIAM, eldest, and WILLIAM younger", A possibility is that Thomas was raising another family [a brother's?]. The research indicates this is the alternate connection for the Henrico Co., VA., William BRATCHER born abt 1746.
!1658...VA. Colonial Abstracts for Accomack Co. VA. HBL Lib., Provo Ut. BK: F225.F58 - WILLIAM BASHAW was age 27 or th-abts on 17 Feb 1667. William BASHAW was bound to RALPH HORSELY to learn the trade of Tailor. Evidently RALPH HORSELY died as he is termed decd. 20 Sep 1658 and William is under the guardianship of JAMES HAULEY [PAULEY?]. On 5 Sep 1660 when his sister claimed her portion of the estate, William was under her guardianship along with her husband ABRAHAM JOYCE. William had attained his majority by 21 Jul 1662 and was able to claim his portion of Gile BASHAW'S estate at that time. [ XCK: Hauley may be Pauley]
16??...The Parish records of Northumberland Co., VA., document the birth of WILLIAM BASHAW'S children. The name the family was registered as using was BASHAN [R?]. The same children, named in his sister's husband's will, Richard JARRETT [GARRETT], in Somerset Co., MD., were registered as BESHAR.
!1697...WILLIAM BASHAW owned land in "NORTHERN NECK VA.", 7 Oct 1697. 225 acres granted to one HENRY DAWSON on [MUDDY?] RUDY BRANCH OF MATTAPONY RIVER in NORTHUMBERLAND CO., VA., Mr. DAWSON was resident on WILLIAM BASHAW'S land and the orphans of Mr. Michael VanLANDEGAN, decd., were also living there, 7 Oct 1697.
1700...He could be the gr-father of the "old & in firmed WILLIAM BREASHEAR who died 1789," of Bullitt Co., Kentucky.
1786...4 Dec 1786. It is his gr-son who may be the WILLIAM BRASURE b 1740 who received 240 acres in Dist. 96, SC., situated above the Ancient boundary line on a branch of REEDY RIVER. This was in the Indian nation. This WILLIAM BRASURE, seen in the Continental line records as WILLIAM BRADSHAW [alias BRATCHER/BRACHER], and in the State land grant records as WILLIAM BRACKER, [see under son WILLIAM].
1838...In Orange CO. NC.- Will BK, pg 207, F224-226: Thomas BREWER...Wife (Brasher) a legatee, name not stated. Son THOMAS BREWER dau. ELIZABETH OLDHAM; MARY ANN BRADSHAW; MARGARET SNIPES; MARTHA-GR-DAU; POLLY STROWD; ROSANNA TURNER; NANCY CATES; Gr-Sons WESTLY EDWARDS; WILLIAM EDWARDS; THOMAS EDWARDS; EXC: Son THOMAS BREWER; THO OLDHAM; and WILLIAM BRADSHAW. WTN: DAVID ROACH & DAVID WILLIAMS. Will dated 5 May 1838, pr. Nov 1844. Here are the EDWARDS as near relatives again.
Same book pg 137: ELIZABETH [ Bashaw] BREWER "old and in firmed", Nieces Betsy Oldham, MARY ANN
BRACHER {sic Bradshaw}, bro Ezekial BREWER; Thomas BREWER. Sis: Rebecca HOPSON. Here we have Mary
Ann going by Bradshaw & Bracher - is this WILLIAM BRAZIER? Thomas BREWER was closely allied to the
WILLIAM BASHAW family of Henrico Co., VA.
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14. James3 Bashaw [BASHAM] (7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 14�Aug 1733 in of, pro Fauquier, Virginia. James died 1778 in Davidson County, Tennessee, at the age of 44. He married Francis TAYLOR 21�Mar 1762 in Fauquier County, Virginia. She was born 15�May 1744 in of, Fauquier, Virginia. She was the daughter of Benjamin TAYLOR. Francis died 13�Oct 1825 in of, Davidson, Tennessee, at the age of 81, and was buried in Near Nashville, Tennessee.
They had 7 children:
31. f i. Betsca BASHAW, born 28�Jan 1765 to parents who, at the time, resided in Fauquier, Virginia.
32. f ii. Frances BASHAW, born 27�Mar 1767 to parents who, at the time, resided in Fauquier, Virginia.
33. f iii. Sally BASHAW, born 20�Apr 1769 to parents who, at the time, resided in Fauquier, Virginia.
34. m iv. Benjamin B. BASHAW, born 10�Aug 1771 in Fauquier County, Virginia, died 28�Jan 1835, at the age of 63.
+ 35. m v. James BASHAM [BRAZIER], Jr., born about 1757.
36. f vi. Nancy BASHAW, born 22�Apr 1777 to parents who, at the time, resided in Fauquier, Virginia.
+ 37. m vii. Peter BASHAW, born 31�Mar 1763, died 20�May 1864.
!The family genealogies for the TAYLOR FAMILY are in the WILLIAM AND MARY QUARTERLY and VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE. The family of James BASHAM are documented interchangeable as BASHAW and /or BASHAM. The "AIS",Search #1, shows BASHAM/BASHAWS of Bedford Co. VA., only. It makes one wonder why? One possible answer could be their service during the American Revolution. If they remained loyal to BRITAIN, they may have changed their last name after the Revolution.
We know NATHAN BRASHER alias BASHAM and BASHAW, of Lawrence Co. TN was born in Georgia [may have been in the 12 mile strip that composed SC stretching from SC to the Mississippi in the time period he was born]. Most of the British Loyalist Grants were in the area of the Mississippi Territory that later became Georgia.
...(missing info?) Agnes (Davies) Bradshawe, proven: From Dr. Bashaw's papers: " There were three brothers (French Huguenot) who left France during the time of the Catholic persecution of the Huguenots (1640ish-GH). They came first to Canada and later went to Virginia. Note by GH; this must be Andrew, William & Giles Bashaw/Bradshawe.
Three generations beginning with James & Francis Bashaw are copied from an old memorandum book, beginning in 1733. It has a leather back & evidently home made. It has been in the family several generations. The spelling is as it appears in the old book in Dr. Bashaw's record, in some places the researcher has placed varied spellings in parenthesis. The record began in Culpeper & Fauquier Co., VA. of which later branches moved to Tennessee near Nashville
!1762...Mar 20: "Benjamin TAYLOR gave consent for his Daughter FRANCIS'S marriage of FAUQUIER CO VA. to JAMES BASHAM, [The magazine gives the name as BASHAM], VA. Historical Magazine, Vol?.,pg 310-GH]
NO DATE...Presumably 1762...[William and Mary Qrtly] Taylor Genealogy gives "Francis TAYLOR, another daughter of BENJAMIN TAYLOR, married James BASHAW (correct spelling), of Fauquier Co County, VA.". The name is given as "BASHAW' in the quarterly. This is obviously the same couple registered in these two VA., magazines, above-GH.
There is extensive TAYLOR GENEALOGY in both these magazines, if it turns out we need to pursue TAYLORS. In light of the fact that the LAWRENCEBURG TN.,BASHAMS were alias BRASHER [sic BRACHER, {"CH"as in chin}, alias BRADSHAW/BASHAW], it may be a line of descendancy-GH.
The "Accelerated Index System",search #1, 1600-1819, gives only the BEDFORD CO.,VA., clan of BASHAM and/or BASHAW. This surname was not a prolific one in that time period. The Accomack and Northumberland Co. VA., records do list the descendants of GILES and WILLIAM BASHAW, not documented on the "AIS". The ANDREW BRADSHAWE who lived there, must be the ANDREW BESHAR, son of WILLIAM BASHAW or BESHAR or his Uncle-GH .
1783...North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee, BK. pg ?, gives us the location of JAMES BRADSHAW'S Continental Line Land Grant. He was allocated a grant on Sugar Creek [Lawrence Co., TN.?]. The grant names AMAS BALACH and JOHN WHITE as his co-grantees. A court record of Lawrence Co. Tn.?, deals with the lands which indicates JAMES BRADSHAW was deceased and AMOS BALACH and JOHN WHITE receive his share viz: INSERT HERE-GH.
NOTE: JAMES BASHAW appears to be JAMES BRADSHAW who moved from FAUQUIER CO VA. to SC(William & Mary Quarterly) and may be JAMES BRAZIER of CUMBERLAND CO. NC. The DAR lineage papers [from family records], place JAMES BASHAW [1] with death place as DAVIDSON CO., TN. We know the BASHAM and BASHAWS were in Lawrenceburg TN. as documented in the Co., Court records-GH.
In trying to identify the young ALEXANDER and NATHAN BASHAM who appear to be alias BRASHER, who receive land from the grant of AMOS BALACH and JOHN WHITE, we wonder what the tie is? It is probable they may be uncles?, Spouses of their grandfather's daughters, looking after their interests as heirs in right of their father-GH.
***** THOUGHTS ON MIGRANTS TO MECKLENBURG CO NORTH CAROLINA *****
[Spartanburg SC., Lawrenceburg TN., and Benton/Polk Co., MO.-by GH]
1666-1670...Accomack and Annamassex Co., Va., were settled about these yrs. Their leader was Stephen HORSLEY who died there in 1772. William BASHAW son of Giles BASHAW [2], was closely affiliated with the HORSELY family [apprenticed ?].
The descendants of these early colonizers ,as documented in the early records of the HARRISES and ALEXANDER families, are those who migrated up the Chesapeake Bay, coastal Counties {Maryland's Eastern Shore} and who are found nested in and around Big & Little Elk and Bohemia Rivers MD/PA.. This area is divided by the MASON & DIXON LINE, Cecil Co., MD.,and Chester Co., PA. The Bradshaws who were alias BRAZIER in the OLD AUGUSTA CO VA/PA., records are undoubtedly descendants of Giles BRADSHAWE or BASHAW who colonized Accomack Co., Va.,and died 1622.
Other forebearers associated with the MECHLENBURG SIGNERS in NC., are families found a half century earlier where they settled in the JAMES TOWN section of Virginia. Some had removed to the South side of the JAMES RIVER, along the ELIZABETH RIVER in NORFOLK, Bays and inlets of NANSEMOND COUNTY, and like those who remained in ACCOMACK, for some time, joined the migration to ANNAMASSEX and POCAMOKE RIVER VA.
Some of them had come from IRELAND, straight out "Irish", and some Scotch-Irish who settled the Eastern and Western shore of Virginia [and counties north on the Chesapeake Bay]. These families in migrating to NC., touched in old Fauquier and Augusta CO., Va., as they left obscure tracks for us to trace. It is interesting to note that the colonists who removed to MECKLENBURG CO., NORTH CAROLINA, FOR THE MOST PART CAN TRACE THEIR ROOTS TO THESE THREE AREAS.
The Names of families associated with the Spartanburg South Carolina and Lawrenceburg Tennessee BRESHEARS families are: GIBSON; COLLINS; HUMPHRIES; HARRIS; BARRY; EWING; ALEXANDERS; MOORES; CALDWELLS; CUNNINGHAMS; WILSON; POWELL; and WATSONs to name a few, who were from the eastern shore of Maryland and Accomack Co., VA., North to old CHESTER CO., PA., [along the Susquehanna River & tributaries], and then on into NC.
The religious leaders on the eastern shore of Va., and the counties along western Chesapeake Bay began to sow fertile seeds of Liberty and religious freedom that took firm root in the minds of the HORSLEY followers along the Annamassex and Pocomoke Water ways. The preaching of FRANCIS McKEMIE; GEORGE McNISH; JOHN HAMPTON and REV. JOHN THOMPSON [Humphries ancestor] fanned the tiny flames of human hopes implanted earlier along the Eastern Shore of Maryland, which finally burst forth between the YADKIN AND CATABWA rivers of North Carolina in 1775.
The MECKLENBURG DECLARATION OF INDEDPENDENCE was born. The faded names along the rivers POCOMOKE, SNOWHILL and MONIKINS of Eastern Shore Maryland tally perfectly with the signers of this declaration of North Carolina.
From the "NORTHAMPTON ENGAGEMENT" and the "NORTHAMPTON PROTEST", both signed by HORSELY before this migration occurred, and from the tythe lists of NORTHAMPTON CO.,VA., in 1666, we cull many of the names that went with Stephen HORSLEY, because they lived and died in SOMERSET CO MD., leaving sons and daughters , who are later found in the records of CECIL, TALBOT, KENT and DORCHESTER COUNTIES MD., further North into PA., and finally to MECKLENBURG CO. , NC., [between the YADKIN & CATAWBA RIVER].
Some leaders of Annamassex and Pocomoke area who removed colonies to North Carolina were WILLIAM DURANT [father of George, of Durant's Neck, already in NC] who led 300 to the inlets of the CHOPTANK RI. WILLIAM STONE, once a Puritan leader, and Sheriff of Northampton Co., VA., [from whence came WILLIAM BASHAW/BESHAR], was appointed GOVERNOR of St. Mary's, Parish and carried followers with him to MARYLAND, among whom were the HARRISONS, who like himself had come from NORTHAMTONSHIRE, ENGLAND.
The descendants in MECHLENBURG CO., NC., were those children whose forebearers had been scourged through long centuries by the nine-tails of tyranny, in quest of religious freedoms and liberty of action and had exiled themselves to the Eastern shore of Maryland, among the islands and inlets of it's rugged coast, where they were found and encouraged by the Rev FRANCIS McKEMIE, TO hope for devine aid in an eventual political emancipation. These children and children's children, were encouraged through long periods of intrigue and scheming by the CALVERTS and BERKLEYS, to hang on for dear life, as they clung to hope, many times to outwit the overlords, and at times, to know what it was to wield the balance of power for their beloved MARYLAND.
Their sons were educated at PRINCETON [England], under very adverse conditions and made them LEADERS AND TEACHERS among their kind. They improved their own circumstances at every opportunity and kept an eye on the vast open spaces of the WEST AND SOUTH for the benefit of their posterity. As the lands became available in Old Augusta Co., Va., they are found in & on the western frontier, the SURNAME BRADSHAW as found on the Eastern shore, spelled phonetically in these old records became, BRAZER; BRAZIER; BRUSHIER: BROSHEAR; BUSHER; BASHAW; BRATCHER. Deep roots became even more tangled as the North Carolinian records of Burke Co., NC, documented them as spelled BRATCHER; BRACHER and BRASHER.
The SPARTANBURG SOUTH CAROLINA records with proven documentation, record the William & Sarah BRADSHAW family and descendants as BRATCHER; BRACHER and BRESHEAR. [BREASHEAR} as they sold land in that county.
By looking carefully at the CONTINENTAL line grants and comparing them to the county record, which was spelled as the DESCENDANT who removed to LAWRENCE CO., TN., was spelling it in his GENERATION, you can determine the change of spelling between the generations.
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16. Peter3 Bashaw OR BESHAR (7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born about 1735 in Of, Westmoreland, Virginia. Peter died 6�Dec 1779 in Leeds Parish, Fauquier, Virginia. He married Celia Mrs. BASHAW in Northumberland County, Virginia.
They had 6 children:
38. m i. Peter Bashaw [BESHAR], born to parents who, at the time, resided in Westmoreland, Virginia.
39. f ii. Mary or Molly BASHAW.
40. m iii. Rawleigh Chinn BASHAW. He married Sarah KEMPER 2�Oct 1794 in Fauquier, Virginia. She was born to parents who, at the time, resided in Fauquier, Virginia. She was the daughter of Jacob KEMPER.
41. m iv. Elijah BASHAW.
This must be Elijah Braisier who was of record in Fauquier Co., VA., tax lists 1800. The Elizabeth who was recorded as a widow, 1800, must be related. I would venture a guess that this is either the Elijah who removed to Cumberland County NC, or a parent.
42. f v. Betsey BASHAW.
43. f vi. Sukey BASHAW.
No Date...Records of Westmoreland Co., VA (Dr. Bashaw's Papers), gives the following children of Peter (1) Bashaw: Warner, James, Peter [2], Elizabeth and Mary.
!The name Peter BASHAW [3] is of record [DAR #?] in Middle Tennessee land grants. The Peter BASHAW who claimed that land, was a descendant of JAMES AND FRANCIS TAYLOR BASHAW/BASHAM, of Fauquier Co. VA. It is possible James could be a descendant of PETER BASHAW [1] who died in 1745 and left a will in Westmoreland Co.,VA. PETER BASHAW [3] son of JAMES is known to have lived in Fauquier Co. VA. and served in the Revolution as a mercenary, giving service for others less willing to serve, it is probable he is the eldest son of JAMES and may have been named after his grandfather PETER BASHAW [1] PETER BASHAW [3] s/o JAMES died in Davidson Co. TN. at a very elderly age.
In the "WILL" of PETER BASHAW [2], of Leads Parish, Fauquier Co., Va.,? his children (see chart)are listed. Peter Bashaw's [2] will was witnessed by JOHN NORRIS, JOHN TAYLOR & JOHN COPPEDGE. EXC: CHARLES CHILTON and wife (of Peter) CELIA. CHILTON may be a significant "clue" to identifying this family. his brother James married the daughter of JOHN TAYLOR, FRANCIS TAYLOR. Nancy BREASHEAR and Anthony Phelps made depositions in Kentucky which were signed by a CHILTON. CHILTON were prominent in the OLD RAPPAHANNOCK CO., VA., records.
"Maryland Calendar of Wills" [ID:12002], places Peter [1] as son of William Bashaw s/o Giles (connection changed from father Andrew, bro of Peter-1994-GH).
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GENERATION NO. 4
20. Thomas4 Bashaw or BESHAR (8.Garret3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born about 1725 in Of, Norfolk, Virginia. Thomas died 16�Mar 1781 in Of, Norfolk, Virginia. He married Mary ETHERIDGE. She was born in Of, Norfolk, Virginia.
They had 1 child:
+ 44. m i. William Bashaw or BRESHER, born 1745.
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25. Ann4 BRADSHAW (9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1723 in Henrico County, Virginia. She married John ROBINSON about 1738 in of, Henrico, Virginia. He was born about 1716 in of, Henrico, Virginia. He was the son of John ROBINSON and Tabitha JONES. John died 1785.
They had 4 children:
45. f i. Lucy ROBINSON, born about 1739 in of, Henrico, Virginia. She married ________ BURTON about 1760 in Henrico County, Virginia. He was born about 1735 in of, Henrico, Virginia.
46. f ii. Judith ROBINSON, born about 1740 in of, Henrico, Virginia.
47. f iii. Tabitha ROBINSON, born about 1738 in of, Henrico, Virginia. She married ________ JONES about 1763 in Henrico County, Virginia. He was born about 1738 in Henrico County, Virginia.
48. f iv. Jemima ROBINSON, born about 1744 in of, Henrico, Virginia. She married ________ SANDERSON 1765 at
the time residing in Henrico, Virginia. He was born about 1740 in of, Henrico, Virginia.
!Although John ROBINSON Sr. did not deed this son land in 1741, WILLIAM BRADSHAW deeded 200 acres to
JOHN ROBINSON JR., for dept he owed JOHN ROBINSON SR. In 1754 This land was deeded to Field BRADSHAW
[son of WILLIAM] and JOHN ROBINSON bought 180 acres elsewhere.
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26. Obediance4 BRADSHAW (9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1725 in Henrico County, Virginia. She married Field ROBINSON about 1745 in Goochland County, Virginia. He was born about 1720 in of, Henrico, Virginia. He was the son of John ROBINSON and Tabitha JONES. Field died 8�Mar 1785 in Virginia.
They had 9 children:
49. f i. Obediance ROBINSON, born about 1745 in Of, Virginia.
50. m ii. Daniel ROBINSON, born about 1746 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
!This should fit as brother who was born 1740, WILLIAM BRESHEAR, of Fauquier Co, Va.0
+ 51. m iii. William ROBINSON, born 1748.
52. m iv. Field ROBINSON, born about 1750 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
53. m v. Joseph ROBINSON, born about 1752 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
54. f vi. Temperance ROBINSON, born about 1754 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
55. f vii. Elizabeth ROBINSON, born about 1756 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
56. f viii. Judith ROBINSON, born about 1758 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
57. f ix. Nancy ROBINSON, born 1760 in Littleton Parish, Cumberland, Virginia.
Field was deeded land by his father in 1743, 200 acres, which he sold back to his father in 1746. A copy of his will may be dread in Cpt. 11 of "THIS ROBINSON FAMILY", his descendants are listed in cpt. 111 [of ibid]. The estate of Wiltshire Robinson is recorded in detail in cpt. 11 [ibid].The connection of his wife Obediance BRADSHAW is an important link to WILLIAM BRADSHAW/BASHAW on this researchers pedigree chart.
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27. John4 BRADSHAW (9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1726 in Henrico County, Virginia. John died about 1821 in Campbell, TN. He married (1) Sarah [------?------] .
No children have yet been identified.
John married (2) Jane CANADA.
They had 11 children:
+ 58. m i. Charles BRATCHER, born about 1740, died 11�Aug 1833.
59. m ii. John BRATCHER, born 1760, died 1843 in Garrad, Kentucky, at the age of 83.
60. m iii. Canada BRATCHER, born 1767, died 1834, at the age of 67.
61. f iv. Betsey BRATCHER, born 1772 in of, Bedford, Virginia. She married George HANNAH 2�Nov 1792 in Bedford County, Virginia. He was born 1770 in of, Bedford, Virginia.
62. m v. Benjamin BRATCHER, born 1777 in Virginia, died 7�Sep 1854 in Campbell County, Tennessee, at the age of 77.
63. f vi. Obedience BRATCHER, born 25�Nov 1782 in of, Bedford, Virginia. She married Isham MEADOR. He was born 1780.
64. f vii. Temperance BRATCHER, born 1784 in of, Bedford, Virginia. She married Mark EVANS 24�Feb 1800 in Bedford County, Virginia. He was born 1782 in of, Bedford, Virginia.
65. m viii. William BRATCHER, born 1790 in of, Bedford, Virginia, died in Breckenridge County, Kentucky.
66. m ix. Isaac BRATCHER, born 1790. He married Polly Crush THOMPSON 8�Aug 1815 in Botetourt County, Virginia.
67. f x. Mary Polly BRATCHER, born 1792. She married Steven REESE 12�Sep 1812 in Bedford County, Virginia.
68. m xi. Fielding BRATCHER, born 1794, died 1850 in Breckenridge County, Kentucky, at the age of 56.
John married (3) Jemima HOBSON about 1748.
No children have yet been identified.
John & Jane Canada Bratcher - The First Generation
John Bratcher was born 1740 in Bedford County, Virginia, and died December 03, 1821 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He married first Jane Canada in Bedford County, Virginia. He married second Sarah.
The children of John Bratcher and Jane Canada included:
Richard Bratcher. Webpage.
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28. Field4 BRADSHAW (9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1726 in of, Henrico, Virginia. Field died 16�Jun 1788 in Lincoln, NC, at the age of 62. He married Judith ROBINSON about 1753 in Henrico County, Virginia. She was born about 1730 in of, Henrico, Virginia. She was the daughter of John ROBINSON and Tabitha JONES. Judith died about 1820 in Fentress County, Tennessee.
They had 9 children:
69. m i. Benjamin BRADSHAW, born about 1753 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
70. m ii. John BRADSHAW, born about 1755 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
71. f iii. Rebecca BRADSHAW, born about 1756 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
72. m iv. Field BRADSHAW, Jr., born about 1758 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina. He married Anna BRADSHAW (See number 88) about 1776 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. She was born about 1764 in Virginia. She was the daughter of William BRADSHAW and Susannah ROBINSON.
Field, Jr. died about 1812 in Burke, NC.
73. m v. Charles BRADSHAW, born about 1760 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
74. m vi. Jonas BRADSHAW, born about 1762 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
75. f vii. Judith BRADSHAW, born about 1762 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
76. m viii. Josiah BRADSHAW, born about 1764 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina.
77. f ix. Susannah BRADSHAW, born about 1766 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North
Carolina.
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29. William4 BRADSHAW (9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born about 1728 in Henrico County, Virginia. William died 23�Apr 1817 in Overton, Tennessee. He married Susannah ROBINSON about Jan 1746 in Burke, North Carolina. She was born 1728 in of, Henrico, Virginia. She was the daughter of John ROBINSON and Tabitha JONES. Susannah died 1801/1805 in Burke Co, Burke, North Carolina, at the age of 73.
They had 12 children:
78. f i. Judith BRADSHAW, born about 174- MECKLENBURG County, North Carolina. She married Justice BEACH about 1776 in Of, North Carolina. (See William BEACH in William Bradshaw deposItion of Overton TN.
Judith died 13�Aug 1828 in Fentress, Tennessee.
79. m ii. Seth Bradshaw (BRASHER, born about 1748 in Virginia. He married Ann LOWE.
Seth died 26�May 1826 in Adair, Ky.
Notes for Seth:
This could be William BREASHEAR Jr. (Middle name Seth) of Burke County NC, having colonized there with the
WATAGUA Settlement. A close study of the census, tax and land records reveal that the family was recorded under
variant spellings viz: Bradshaw; Bracher and BREASHEAR.
BEDFORD CO., TN was separated from Rutherford in 1807. 1830...In Middle Tennessee, Bedford Co., US Census are a
group of men that look suspiciously like a clan of cousins or brothers with names similar to these Bradshaws. They are
listed as BRECHEEN [Bresheer?],
1830...Another record gives these same men as BRASHEARS, Josiah age 20-30; Stanfield age 20-30; and William BREASHEAR as age 70-80. This could be the Brashears clan from whom Henry Alexander BRESHEARS issued. They were in the area of TN that would have made that possible.
80. f iii. Rhoda BRADSHAW, born about 1749 in Of, North Carolina.
81. m iv. Josiah BRADSHAW, born 1750 in Burke County, North Carolina. He married Nancy HOGAN about 1777 in Burke County, North Carolina. She was born about 1754 in Of, Burke, North Carolina.
Josiah died 29�Mar 1821 in Burke, NC, at the age of 71, and was buried in Bradshaw Cem, Smokey Cr., Burke, NC.
Notes for Josiah:
Josiah Bradshaw is seen with the "Basheen" (Breshear) clan in middle Tennessee after the Indian removal (Middle Tennessee Tax Records). His father was William Bradshaw who married Elizabeth HARPER in his senior years. This William left records in the courts of Overtan County TN, as his son Josiah contested the William Beach claims to the estate.
82. m v. William BRADSHAW, born about 1752 in Virginia. He married Mary WEAVER.
William died 9�Oct 1827 in Burke, North Carolina.
Notes for William:
This is probably the same person as William Seth Bradshaw, listed here as a possible brother to Seth.
83. m vi. Charles BRADSHAW, born about 1752 in Virginia. He married Rachel THOMPSON.
Charles died 18�Apr 1828 in Weakley, North Carolina.
Notes for Charles:
84. m vii. Obediah BRADSHAW, born about 1755 in Virginia, died abts 1820/1840 in Haywood, North Carolina.
85. m viii. Isaiah BRADSHAW, born about 1759 in Virginia. He married Elizabeth THOMPSON about 1780 in Of, Burke, North Carolina. Isaiah died about 1820/1830 in Burke, NC.
86. m ix. James BRADSHAW, born about 1761/1763 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, NC. The child
James was taken from the "Ancestral File", 1993. I have no proof there was a child James in this family-this is in conflict
with research of Mrs. Arlene Reed Adkins who has done extensive research.
1783...North Carolina Land Grants in Tennessee, BK. pg ?, gives us the location of JAMES BRADSHAW'S Continental
Line Land Grant. He was allocated a grant on Sugar Creek [Lawrence Co., TN.?]. The grant names AMAS BALACH
and JOHN WHITE as his co-grantees. A court record of Lawrence Co. Tn.?, deals with the lands which indicates JAMES
BRADSHAW was deceased and AMOS BALACH and JOHN WHITE receive his share viz: INSERT HERE
In trying to identify the young ALEXANDER and NATHAN BASHAM alias BRASHER who receive land from the
grant of AMOS BALACH and JOHN WHITE, we wonder what the tie is? It is probable they may be uncles?, Spouses of
their grandfather's daughters, looking after their interests as heirs in right of their father.
***** THOUGHTS ON MIGRANTS TO MECKLENBURG CO NORTH CAROLINA *****
[Spartanburg SC., Lawrenceburg TN., and Benton/Polk Co., MO.]
1666-1670...Accomack and Annamassex Co., Va., were settled about these yrs. Their leader was Stephen HORSLEY
who died there in 1772. William BASHAW son of Giles BASHAW [2], was closely affiliated with the HORSELY family
[apprenticed ?].
The descendants of these early colonizers, beginning about 1622-34, as documented in the early records of the
HARRISES and ALEXANDER families, are those who migrated up the Chesapeake Bay, coastal Counties {Maryland's
Eastern Shore} and who are found nested in and around Big & Little Elk and Bohemia Rivers MD/PA.. This area is later
divided by the MASON & DIXON LINE, Cecil Co.,MD.,and Chester Co., PA. The Bradshaws who were alias
BRAZIER in the OLD AUGUSTA CO VA/PA., records are undoubtedly descendants of Giles
BRADSHAWE/BASHAW and his brothers, who colonized Accomack Co., Va.,Giles died 1622.
Other forebearers associated with the MECHLENBURG SIGNERS in NC., are families found a half century earlier
where they settled in the JAMES TOWN section of Virginia. Some had removed to the South side of the JAMES
RIVER, along the ELIZABETH RIVER in NORFOLK County, Bays and inlets of NANSEMOND COUNTY, and like
those who remained in ACCOMACK, for some time, joined the migration to ANNAMASSEX and POCAMOKE
RIVER VA.
Some of them had come from IRELAND, straight out "Irish", and some Scotch-Irish who settled the Eastern and
Western shore of Virginia [and counties north on the Chesapeake Bay]. These families in migrating to NC., touched in old
Fauquier and Augusta CO., Va., as they left obscure tracks for us to trace. It is interesting to note that the colonists who
removed to MECKLENBURG CO., NORTH CAROLINA, for the most part can trace their roots to these three areas.
The Names of families associated with the Spartanburg South Carolina and Lawrenceburg Tennessee BRESHEARS
families are:
... to name a few, who were from the eastern shore of Maryland and Accomack Co., VA.. They removed north to old
CHESTER CO., PA., [along the Susquehanna River & tributaries], and then on into NC.
The religious leaders on the eastern shore of Va., and the counties along western Chesapeake Bay began to sow fertile
seeds of Liberty and religious freedom that took firm root in the minds of the HORSLEY followers along the Annamassex
and Pocomoke Water ways. The preaching of FRANCIS McKEMIE; GEORGE McNISH; JOHN HAMPTON and REV.
JOHN THOMPSON [Humphries ancestor] fanned the tiny flames of human hopes implanted earlier along the Eastern
Shore of Maryland, which finally burst forth between the YADKIN AND CATABWA rivers of North Carolina in 1775.
The MECKLENBURG NC DECLARATION OF INDEDPENDENCE was born. The faded names along the rivers
POCOMOKE, SNOWHILL and MONIKINS tally perfectly with the signers of this declaration of North Carolina.
From the "NORTHAMPTON ENGAGEMENT" and the "NORTHAMPTON PROTEST", both signed by HORSELY
before this migration occurred, and from the tythe lists of NORTHAMPTON CO.,VA., in 1666, we cull many of the
names that went with Stephen HORSLEY, because they lived and died in SOMERSET CO MD., leaving sons and
daughters , who are later found in the records of CECIL, TALBOT, KENT and DORCHESTER COUNTIES MD.,
further North into PA., and finally to MECKLENBURG CO., NC., [between the YADKIN & CATAWBA RIVER].
Some leaders of Annamassex and Pocomoke area who removed colonies to North Carolina were WILLIAM DURANT
[father of George, of Durant's Neck, already in NC] who led 300 to the inlets of the CHOPTANK RI. WILLIAM
STONE, once a Puritan leader, and Sheriff of Northampton Co., VA., [from whence came WILLIAM
BASHAW/BESHAR], was appointed GOVERNOR of St. Mary's, Parish and carried followers with him to
MARYLAND, among whom were the HARRISONS, who like himself had come from NORTHAMTONSHIRE,
ENGLAND.
The descendants in MECHLENBURG CO., NC., were those children whose forebearers had been scourged through long
centuries by the nine-tails of tyranny, in quest of religious freedoms and liberty of action and had exiled themselves to the
Eastern shore of Maryland, among the islands and inlets of it's rugged coast, where they were found and encouraged by
the Rev FRANCIS McKEMIE, TO hope for devine aid in an eventual political emancipation. These children and
children's children, were encouraged through long periods of intrigue and scheming by the CALVERTS and BERKLEYS,
to hang on for dear life, as they clung to hope, many times to outwit the overlords, and at times, to know what it was to
wield the balance of power for their beloved MARYLAND.
Their sons were educated at PRINCETON [England], under very adverse conditions and made them LEADERS AND
TEACHERS among their kind. They improved their own circumstances at every opportunity and kept an eye on the vast
open spaces of the WEST AND SOUTH for the benefit of their posterity. As the lands became available in Old Augusta
Co., Va., they are found in & on the western frontier, the SURNAME BRADSHAW as found on the Eastern shore,
spelled phonetically in these old records became, BRAZER; BRAZIER; BRUSHIER/BROSHEAR; BUSHER;
BASHAW; BRATCHER. Deep roots became even more tangled as the North Carolinian records documented them as
spelled BRATCHER; BRACHER and BRASHER.
The SPARTANBURG SOUTH CAROLINA records with proven documentation, record the William & Sarah
BRADSHAW family and descendants as BRATCHER; BRACHER and BRESHEAR. [BREASHEAR} as they sold land
in that county. Along with them is Benjamin Bratcher receiving land from John Connors (alias Comer) in 1783. It is
probably his heirs that are of Pendelton Co., SC on the 1800 census.
By looking carefully at the CONTINENTAL line grants and comparing them to the county record, which was spelled as
the DESCENDANT who removed to LAWRENCE CO., TN., was spelling it in his GENERATION, you can determine
the change of spelling between the generations.
87. f x. Ursula BRADSHAW, born about 1762 in Virginia. She married Miles ABERNATHY 6�Oct 1781 in Lincoln, North Carolina.
88. f xi. Anna BRADSHAW, born about 1764 in Virginia. She married Field BRADSHAW, Jr. (See number 72)about 1776 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He was born about 1758 to parents who, at the time, resided in Burke, Burke, North Carolina. He was the son of Field BRADSHAW and Judith ROBINSON.
89. m xii. Elijah BRADSHAW, born about 1766 in Virginia, died about 7�Sep 1838 in Greene, Georgia.
Another record (IGI) gives the death place as Burke Co., NC. 1800 Census of Burke Co., NC, # 726: ...William
BRASHER Sr. [son of William died 1811 - now Sr., - so the Wm Jr. is? b 1755 or before. WM: 00001- WF: 00001 - 06
slaves. This family appear with variant spellings as: Brasher; Bracher; Bratcher and Bradshaw in the Burke Co., records.
Also researching this lineage - Bennie C. Brashears, 639 N. Macedonia Ch. RD., Campobello, SC, 29322.
BIOGRAPHY: William Bradshaw Depositions
1818...BIOGRAPHY: DEPOSITION of Levy Hinds 1818 in Overton County (Tennessee) and also of Nancy Hinds at house of William Evans in said county 17 Feby.. 1820. Levy Hinds age 45 years saith, "Acquainted with Bradshaw and Beach about five years. I lived between a half mile and three Quarters. Beach had three or four head of horses. I think some cattle. Mr. Bradshaw had two waggons, three or four horses and cattle. BEACH never lived with or took care of Mr. Bradshaw, that I knew of. John Thurman bought Bradshaw' s waggon in his lifetime. Bradshaw or Beach owned no land that I know of." "Old Mr. Bradshaw supported the negroes. I understood they came to this county together and lived near each other until Mr. Bradshaw died and they lived on Thurman place when he died but they farmed separately. None of Bradshaw s children lived with him since my acquaintance. Signed Levy Hinds.
Nancy Hinds age 34 years deposeth "Mr. Beach moved across the river on McIver land. Thurman offered to build a house for Mr. Beach on the opposite side of the river and was afraid Mr. Thurman would not do it and they were sure of the place they had and she intended to stay on it. I lived about one half mile from them three or four years while he lived on Thurman place and there died. Said Bradshaw made a will in North Carolina -- not to her mind -- He said he would never make another." "Mrs. Bradshaw acted as a midwife. I expect that she was the only one in this country. Signed Nancy (X) Hinds. John R. Farmer, J. P. of White County. Samuel Renno sayeth -"William Beach and myself were in conversation going to Monroe. The old man was sick at the time of transaction. I knew Beach for several years. Beach and the old woman told Mr. Bradshaw that Seth Bradshaw was coming to take the negroes off." Mentions Helms and West and their wives. "Been acquainted with Joseph Evans twenty years." Signed Saml. Reno, Overton County,
DEPOSITION of Samuel Renno and Ann Renno, at house of Williams in Overton County, 16 Feby 1820. Samuel Renno age 47 years. Lived three or four miles from Wm. Beach. Generally get grinding at his mill. Signed by Samuel Reno. Ann age 22 years. "I was living at Polly Taylors" Mentions William Johnston. "1 said Grandfather (Bradshaw?) what did Billy Beach give you for all your negroes" "Billy Beach never gave me anything." "I heard her tell my mother if it were not for her poor old father (Bradshaw) that he would of starved to death for he was too lazy to work for her, for he done nothing but run about after one development or another." etc. "1 am the daughter of John West," Signed Ann (X) Renno, DEPOSITION in Overton County. Matthew Young. John Honeycutt, Mary Honeycutt. Catarine Story. May 10, 1820. Matthew Young age 36 years deposes. "Acquainted with Mr.. Bradshaw at place where he died on Thurman s plantation on Wolf River about two years (in 15 & 16)" "Mr. Bradshaw told me that he was 88 the spring I moved here and then going on 89. Mr. Bradshaw said he had done a great deal for Wm. Beach and he had not made use of it. John West was one of the old man s sons in law and wife. None of Mr. Bradshaw s children lived with them or in this county. Signed Matthew Young. John Honeycutt, age 29 years, deposeth "Was acquainted with Mr. Bradshaw and Beach ten or twelve years. Mr. Bradshaw purchased a waggon from William Dooling and another from a man named Hull (John Hull?). No family of Bradshaw I knew but him and wife. I knew them both in North Carolina and in this state. None of Bradshaw s children lived near him only one of his sons-in-law and daughter lived on same plantation one year or thereabout." Signed John (X) Honeycutt. Mary Honeycutt age 43 years deposeth. Was acquainted with Mr. Bradshaw and Beach thirteen or fourteen years." Signed Mary (X) Honeycutt. Catharine Story, age 46 years,
DEPOSITION. "She was with Mr. Bradshaw in his last sickness five or six times 15th or 16th of April. two or three times. Signed Catharine (X) Story. Overton County, Nov. 1, 1821. Depositions of_ John Westmoreland Junr. age 28, Samuel Reno age 48. John Williams age 33 years, William Evans age 46 years, Zachariah Enaes age 52 years. Samuel Reno said he was at Mr. Bradshaw s when he purchased a piece of land from John McIver. It was witnessed by Mr. Bradshaw. Mr. Williams mentions John Denton and Obediah Bradshaw in a suit pending. Signed John Williams. William Evans, deposeth, and Zachariah Ennes, deposeth that he was first acquainted with William Bradshaw in Lincoln CO., North Carolina. He owned valuable land, negroes and other property. Mr._Bradshaw moved to Birk County (BURK) in the settlement where I lived and lived sometime. His first wife died on same plantation where he lived in Birk County. I was acquainted with Elizabeth Harper before she married Wm. Bradshaw. She was a neighbor. She was a single woman living at her father s house and was poor people, but had a little property, and my acquaintance still continued until she inter-married with Wm. Bradshaw. I never knew her to be married before. Elizabeth Harper had one child before she married Mr. Bradshaw. I was acquainted with William Beach in Birk County, while he was a single man and when Beach first lived with his grandfather Bradshaw. My knowledge Bradshaw supported Beach. There was a great difference in their age, of Bradshaw and his wife. She had great influence over him; had known him twenty five-or thirty years. Beach was between eighteen and twenty then. "I am a son-in-law to one of the plaintiffs. I heard Bradshaw give his land in Lincoln County North Carolina to two of his children. He gave a Negro boy to Seth Bradshaw. He gave a girl to William Bradshaw (Jr.). He gave a Negro child to Field Bradshaw, a son-in-law. He sold after he married the second wife, a farm." DEPOSITION of Joseph Evans 11 Dec. 1821 at house of Parker Young, Overton County, 11 December 1821.. Age 36 years. He explains regarding a note left at house of Lewis Carlton in Town of Morgantown Burk County, North Carolina William Beach s wife told me he was at Mr. Carter Dalton's three miles.
State of North Carolina Burke County, DEPOSITION of William W. Erwin, Esq. in town of Morgantown, 4 May l82l, Stated, "Acquainted with William Bradshaw the elder, now deceased. Said Wm. Bradshaw was married by this deponent to Miss Elizabeth Harper a maiden lady and sister of John Harper, that previous to her marriage with Wm Bradshaw he had a daughter, which believe named Prudence Harper. said Prudence married Wm. Beach the reputed grandson of Wm. Bradshaw, the elder. The said Beach and wife lived in the yard and on the plantation of Wm. Bradshaw the elder and acted overseer or manager of said Wm. Bradshaw. The deponent sold to William Beach or Wm Bradshaw 100 acres land adjoining Wm. Bradshaw s plantation and said deposeth made title to Wm. Beach and Wm. Bradshaw paid said deponent for said land, the said Wm. Beach being unable to pay for it. William Beach continued to live with said Bradshaw for several years and said deponent was in the house several times and always supposed Wm. Beach was dependent on his _ grandfather William Bradshaw for his subsistence. William Bradshaw the elder was a man of considerable property, land, slaves, cattle, horses, hogs. His wife, Mrs. Bradshaw appeared to have considerable influence over him (her husband Wm. Bradshaw) and this deponent believes she intended to vest the property of William Bradshaw her husband in to hands of her daughter and son-in-law Wm. Beach. William Bradshaw the elder applied to him (Wm. Erwin) to prevent it. He believes this application made by the sons who lived in the neighborhood of William Bradshaw residence. Sometime before William Bradshaw removed from Burke to Lincoln. The opinion in the neighborhood that William Bradshaw was induced to move from Burke to Lincoln (Co., NC?) that his wife and her son-in-law Wm. Beach might more easily manage Wm, Bradshaw in obtaining transfer of property of said William Bradshaw old and infirm age between 80 and 90. Wm. Beach is a bad character. Signed Win. W. Erwin. Sworn before James Avery. J. P. DEPOSITION of Robert Grarty (Grasty ). He stated that he knew Bradshaw and Beach, also Mrs. Bradshaw. William Beach is a grandson of William Bradshaw the elder. Had none or little property and lived with his grandfather Wm. Bradshaw while in Burke, William Bradshaw the elder moved to Lincoln County. There is mention of Josiah Bradshaw as a son of William. Discovered Mrs. Bradshaw, wife of said William, endeavored to prevent her husband from having any conversation with his son Josiah Bradshaw. Previous to said William Bradshaw moving to Lincoln, William happened at his son Josiah s house where deponent heard Josiah ask his father why he did not rent him and go among his children like he formerly did. The old man said he disliked to have disturbance and if he went among his children as formerly and appeared friendly to them he would have constant quarreling in his house [own house] and get no peace. Josiah told his father "no woman should have influence over him as he supposed his wife to influence and govern him, Signed Robert (X) Grasty 4 May 1821. Burke County, N. C. deposItion of Elijah Targent, age 45 years and Isaac Beach about 33 years of age.. Elijah Targent deposItion at courthouse in Burke County; 5 May 1821. Stated that he was acquainted with Wm. Bradshaw and his second wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Harper and was acquainted from defendants earliest infancy until about three years ago and she was a woman or infamous character and had a Bastard or Base born child. She had little or no property before her marriage. Knew William Bradshaw from marriage to Elizabeth Harper who was at that time about 70 years old. She knew him eight or ten years before Wm. Bradshaw left the country. She knew William Beach the grandson. Married Wm. Bradshaw etc. William Beach married the daughter of Mrs. Bradshaw, wife of William Bradshaw the elder. William Beach was entirely destitute of property and depended on his grandfather for support of himself and family. William Beach married Mrs. Bradshaw s daughter Prudence Harper. Mrs. Bradshaw asked deponent if she could hold all property of William Bradshaw from his heirs and he told her that she could not. Soon after William Bradshaw sold a large portion of his negroes and moved out of Burke into Lincoln County where he lived for several years, After which. he removed to Wilkes County and this deponent was at the house of said William Bradshaw while he lived in Wilkes County, at which place Mrs. Bradshaw inform this deponent that there was a Bill of sale or deed of gift of all negroes which said Wm. Bradshaw possessed made by her husband to William Beach, and asked numerous questions about if William Beach could hold them or not. Said Wm. Bradshaw moved to Tennessee and deponent hearing of his death obtained from Josiah, son of William (Bradshaw) a power of attorney and a verbal permission to Tennessee to make demand of five shears (shares?) of said negroes to said Wm. Beach who was then Administrator and he claimed as his own the property. William Beach was totally destitute of the truth DEPOSITION of Isaac Beach, a brother of William Beach and William at times had cattle, etc. and he also knew William Bradshaw the elder. Signed Isaac (x) Beach. North Carolina Wilkes County, Win. Lenorr a J. P. 30 April 1821, Depositions of Lewis Carlton, Elizabeth Carlton, Benjamin Beach, George Helm agent for complainant Lewis Carlton, Stated he knew William Bradshaw twelve or fifteen years ago. He purchased a tract of land from Joshua Story adjoining his own land and settled there. They became friends. He was there three or four years, William Beach came to live with him and on same tract of land, Beach talked to him about getting Mr. Bradshaw s property and Carlton advised a deed of gift. "I moved William Beech from Lincoln County to this neighbor hood in my wagon and he had little property not over forty or fifty dollars in value. Saw William Bradshaw s wife put arms about her husband kiss and etc, in public places." At Rev. William Dodson s where they sat down to dinner, Mrs. Bradshaw directed the plate before Mr. Bradshaw be taken away and said they had already eat together off of one plate. Elizabeth Canton age 59 sworn, Benjamin Beech age 51: deposed "I am the eldest brother of William Beech. We bred up and in same family until he was sixteen or seventeen years old except one or two years. Lived near him when he was married. For last three or four years before he moved from neighborhood, William Beach had six or seven children . Character witnesses: Overton County, Tennessee. 11 Jany 1821. Depositions of Nancy Hinds age 35 years; Polly Latham age 21 years; John S. Williams age 34 years; Joseph Evans age 26 years; Levy Hinds age 46 years; Nancy Hinds 35 years; Jany Cilcock age 22 years; Peggy Storie age 17 years; Solomon Silcock age 28 years;. John Van Hooser age 56 years; Joshua Storie age 54 years; Squire Angelea age 22 years; Robert Storie age 36 years; John S. Williams age 62 years; Robert Storie age 36 years; All sworn in Overton County at house of Joshua Stone, Jan. 21, 1822. Nancy Hinds asked or said something about the Elizabeth Bradshaw at the hearing. Adam Huntsman was the defendant s council. Others who testified, Joseph Evans age 36 years; William Grimsley age 59 years. He was pastor of the church. Said William Beach was a member of the Baptist order. They were members of the same church. Isaac Denton age 54 years, Member of same church and he had the care of the church; Philip Smith, age 52 a member of the same church; Thomas Wood age 43; Thomas Scott age 66 years; Thomas Scott stated that he knew him speaking of Bradshaw, about thirty years and knew him when they lived in Burke County, North Carolina They were members of the same church in North Carolina and in Overton County, Tennessee. Joseph Poore age 48 years made a deposItion. Others who made depositions were Margery Poore age 43 years; Nelly Garrott age 39 years (knew Bradshaw about two years); Sally V. Hooser age 17 years; Susan Beach age 17 years; James Cowan age 57 years; John V. Hooser age 57 years (father of Sally above); John S. Williams age 34 years; P. M. Miller was the attorney for the defendant John McIver of Overton County, in his deposItion stated that he first knew Mr. Bradshaw about September 1816. He was about seven years old. Mr. William Fleming made a deposItion in the town of Monroe 1820. Henry Reagan age 58 years; Wm. Atkinson age 31 years; Benjamin Totten age 42 years; George Armstrong age 33 years; William Fleming age 32 years, and Conrac Pile age 54 years, all gave depositions. Henry Reagan age 58 years, Joseph Evans age 36 years; Rachel West age 26 years (was granddaughter of Mr. Bradshaw). ===================================================================== COMING REPORTS 1) INSERT Bratcher & Brotchers "Cross roads at McMinnville." Petition from Smith County, Stone River mentioned
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35. James4 BASHAM [BRAZIER], Jr. (14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born about 1757 in Bedford County, Virginia. He married Mary Jane [------?------] about 1792 in of, Bedford, Virginia.
They had 3 children:
+ 90. m i. Archibald BASHAM, born 1769/1770.
91. m ii. Obediah BASHAM.
Mona Maybee notes indicate this is a son who removed to Kentucky.
!Obediah was listed in Bedford Co. VA. He migrated across eastern TN. and into Breckenridge Co. KY.[at least there are
3 OBEDIAH BASHAMS of record in that County]. The question is; what relationship are these families to the
BRESHEARS of Lawrence Co., TN.?
The family tradition for Henry Alexander Brashears descendants is that they came from old LARUE CO. KY. Both Larue
and Breckenridge Co. KY were taken from Hardin Co. I think we are in the right ball park for pinning the
"BRESHEARS" lineage down at last.
One of these men are probably the OBEDIAH BRESHER [or a cousin?] who was heir to Revolutionary land of
CHARLES BRESHER and transferred the warrant in Tennessee.
92. m iii. Nathan BASHAM.
!This Nathan probably went to Kentucky as per Mona Maybee notes indicate.
James, Jr. had 8 stepchildren:
93. m iv. Samuel H BASHAM, Jr. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
Apparently the stepfather of ALEXANDER, NATHAN and possibly MIDDLETON BRASHER of Lawrenceburg TN.
94. m v. Archibald BASHAM. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
!There is an elder Archibald Basham with this colony who is closely allied to this family.
95. m vi. Charles BASHAM. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
!Apparent stepbrother of ALEXANDER, NATHAN and possibly MIDDLETON, Lawrenceburg TN.
96. m vii. James BASHAM. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
!This is a tentative connection, James may be a child of a brother.
97. m viii. David BASHAM. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
!This is a tentative connection, may be a child of a brother.
98. m ix. Thomas F. BASHAM. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
!This is a tentative connection, may be a child of a brother.
+ 99. m x. Robert BRASHER, died before 1832.
100. m xi. William Basham or BRASHER. He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] .
Mary also married (1) Samuel H. BASHAM. He was the son of Drury BASHAM, Sr and Elizabeth BREASHEAR.
!Named as Adm. of Drury Basham Sr. in Will bK., B, 3 Feb.1845, Lawrence Co. TN.
!Apparently the stepfather of ALEXANDER, NATHAN and possibly MIDDLETON BRASHER of Lawrenceburg TN. 1829-47...Wills, Lawrence Co., TN., pg 142: SAMUEL H. BASHAM - wife MARY - PLANTATION tract for life. 3 children: Nancy. Eliz., JAMES S., and DRURY Jr.[4 children???], EX: JAMES W. BAULCH [here is the BAULCH connection again?], NB GIBBONS - OCT. Term 1850.
!JANE was evidently the mother of ALEXANDER, MIDDLETON and NATHAN and is found as a widow in her sixties, in HH of Nathan BRESHEARS in MISSOURI. JANE also appears as a buyer of HENRY [1] ALEXANDER BRESHEARS' ESTATE SETTLEMENT and is a widow on the census of LAWRENCE CO.,TN. XCK: A JAMES BRASHER of old Washington Co TN died and left a widow JANE.[[MAY BE THE SAME WIDOW???}, and may be Mary [Jane? Turner] BASHAW/BRADSHAW.
!THEORY: This could be Mary Jane [Turner?] BRASHEARS who married (2) SAMUEL H. son of Drury BASHAM of Lawrenceburg Co TN. Her sons were ALEXANDER and NATHAN BASHAM/BRASHER. [Drury may be a nick name for ANDREW?]. I have also seen DRURY BREAZEAL alias BRASHER in the records. I do not know if this is the same person].
*** JAMES BREASHEAR, "CROOKED LEG JIM", PIONEER OF KY & TN ***
!MARY JANE, who may have been called "JANE", may be the person known as "JANE", who was probable mother of ALEXANDER, possibly MIDDLETON and NATHAN.
The deed index of Lawrence Co. TN., gives her as MARY JANE. A JANE who may be the same person also appears in the buyers of HENRY BRESHEARS estate settlement [1829], and is a widow on the census of LAWRENCE CO.,TN. [It may be MARY JANE BREASHEAR who is from BEDFORD CO.,VA.,wife of JAMES BASHAM/BASHAW, son of JAMES BASHAW/BASHAM and his wife FRANCIS [TAYLOR] BASHAW/BASHAM]. The family records of NATHAN BRESHEAR say JANE, their mother, was married twice. This may account for the confusion over the double usage of the name BRASHER/BASHAM in the LAWRENCEBURG records.
It appears she may have married SAMUEL H. BASHAM Sr as her second husband. This would have made SAMUEL H. BASHAM stepfather of ALEXANDER BRASHER alias ALEXANDER BASHAM [XCK: Lawrenceburg Court records]. This would have included apparent brothers, MIDDLETON, NATHAN and maybe others. [MIDDLETON may be a cousin. it is not clear if the BRASHERS were actually BASHAMS or a separate family].
The deed index of LAWRENCEBURG TN., when cross referenced to the census tables, help to establish that, when JANE'S children first appear on the land deeds, they are heirs of a BASHAM. Possibly SAMUEL H. BASHAM. They then appear as young adults on the census by [presumably], their own father's last name, "BRASHER".
ROBERT BRASHER was named guardian of WILLIAM BRASHEARS orphans. This is not WILLIAM BASHAM JR.
LAWRENCE CO., Court records refer to the HEIRS of WILLIAM BREASHEAR as being exempt from duty for maintaining the road. It would appear the heirs are the clan from LINCOLN CO.,TN.,VIZ: ROBERT; JESSE;;THOMAS [?], HENRY; SAMUEL and JOHN BREASHEAR. [JAMES BRASHEARS {alias BASHAM} may have been a brother to WILLIAM BREASHEAR?].
ROBERT BRASHER/BASHAM then appears in the court records as guardian of WILLIAM BASHAM heirs, who were MINORS, [did William BASHAM SR., have older children?]. The minors were, JOHNSTON; SUSAN; EZEKIAL; MALINDAY; WILLIAM JR.
NATHAN BASHAM received land from JAMES BASHAM in Lawrence Co TN, on 4 Jan 1831. 12 1/2 acres with Robert BRASHER giving oath. ROBERT BRASHER received 41 acres of land and JAMES BASHAM gave oath, 3 Jan 1831, in Lawrence Co. TN. JAMES Brasher was named guardian of WM BASHAM'S orphans viz: Johnston; Susan; William JR., 2 Oct 1827.
!James [ A Rev. War Vet.] and Mary [Jane?} BESHAW of Bedford Co. VA., had a child Obediah and possibly a Nathan. Mr. William IKERD, Route#1, Box, 11-b, Emporid,[Impond?] KA. 66801, is a descendant and seeking information. This James, is the father of the old Archibald Basham who settled in Lincoln Co. TN., from Bedford Co. VA. I feel they may be the parents of Alexander and Nathan BASHAM/BRASHER who were cousin to Georgene's JOHN BRESHEARS b. 1793/5.
CASWELL County records list WILLIAM BASHAW and WILLIAM BASHAM and a WILLIAM BREASHEAR. I feel this old fellow was documented with variant spellings depending on the type of record. viz: land records are one spelling, State tax are spelled another way. Who he was descended from remains to be seen.
I feel it may be THOMAS BAYSHAW [sic BASHAW] who married into the ETHERIDGES OF NORFOLK CO VA. The colonists on HICO CREEK, in NC., were thought to have been living in VA., before the boundary dispute was settled. The waterway was the Roanoke and DAN RIVERS, which swung out of Virginia into the area that was to become CASWELL Co. NC. - - - - - - - - - - -
37. Peter4 BASHAW (14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 31�Mar 1763 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Peter died 20�May 1864 in Davidson County, Tennessee, at the age of 101. He married Francis BASHAW 4�Mar 1785 in of, Fauquier, Virginia. She was born 14�Feb 1769 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Walter BASHAW. Francis died 16�Jun 1851 in Davidson County, Tennessee, at the age of 82.
They had 13 children:
101. f i. Baheathalon or Heathy BASHAW, born 13�Dec 1786 in of, Davidson, Tennessee, died 14�Feb 1876 in Tennessee, at the age of 89.
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
102. f ii. Byron BASHAW, born 23�Mar 1788/1789 in of, Davidson, Tennessee. She married Thomas COLE 9�Feb 1809 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Notes for Byron:
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
103. f iii. Fanny BASHAW, born 9�Dec 1793 in of, Davidson, Tennessee.
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
104. m iv. Thomas Haymon or Hamon BASHAW, born 22�Dec 1791 in Virginia, died 27�Jan 1872, at the age of 80.
105. f v. Hannah BASHAW, born 26�Dec 1795 in of, Davidson, Tennessee.
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
106. f vi. Elizabeth or Betsey BASHAW, born 23�Mar 1798 in of, Davidson, Tennessee
Elizabeth died 18�Nov 1883, at the age of 85.
Notes for Elizabeth:
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
107. f vii. Nancy BASHAW, born 30�Jun 1800 in of, Davidson, Tennessee. She married ________ BIRDWELL.
Nancy died in childhood 2�Aug 1807, at the age of 7.
Notes for Nancy:
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
108. m viii. Benjamin Taylor BASHAW, born 10�May 1802 in Of, Davidson, Tennessee. He married Sarah WILLIAMS about 1827 in Of, Davidson, Tennessee. She was born about 1806 in of, Davidson, Tennessee.
Notes for Benjamin:
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
109. m ix. James Wesley BASHAW, born 6�May 1804 in of, Davidson, Tennessee. He married (1) Elizabeth CRUTCHFIELD.
James married (2) Charlotte CHERRY about 1829 at the time residing in Davidson, Tennessee. She was born about 1808 in of, Davidson, Tennessee.
James died 12�Nov 1884, at the age of 80.
Notes for James:
James was probably named after his grandfather James Bradshaw alias Brazier.
110. f x. Sally Or Sarah BASHAW, born 6�Mar 1806 in Virginia.
111. m xi. Presley BASHAW, born 4�Sep 1807 in of, Davidson, Tennessee, died in infancy 4�Sep 1807.
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
112. f xii. Lucy Lucinda BASHAW, born 28�Dec 1808 in Davidson County, Tennessee. She married Staneel WOOD30�Mar 1826 in Davidson County, Tennessee. He was born about 1802 in North Carolina.
Lucinda died after 1835.
Notes for Lucinda:
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave, Lubbock Texas [1971].
113. m xiii. Joseph Everitt BASHAW, born 25�Mar 1811 in of, Davidson, Tennessee.
!Dar # 558754: Lineage papers of Rannie Vestal Dawson, a descendant of Lucinda Bashaw, address, 3512, 36th Ave,
Lubbock Texas [1971].
Francis was a first cousin to her husband, dau of Walter Bashaw.
!DAR Lineage Charts # 558754... 1835...BK: Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War by McAllister, states Peter BASHAW [2] as receiving a soldiers Pension in 1835 at the age of 71 Years, Davidson Co., TN. Peter served in establishing the American Independence in the Revolution and is documented as follows, viz: Private Soldier, Virginia Militia [ DAR, pg 41]; Is in the Patriot Index born 31 March 1763 and died 20 May 1864. He received a pension from Virginia as documented in Vol.55 pg 12 of the Davidson Co., Tn., Pension Papers file. !NOTE: Peter was a Mercenary and served for others during the Revolutionary War. He has descendants in Tennessee. [there may be a connection to PETER BRASHEARS of Lawrence Co., TN.]
!Peter Bashaw [2], gr-son of Peter [1]and Celia Bashaw, was known for his extensive service during the American Revolution. He lived in Fauquier Co. VA., and had land Grants in Middle TENNESSEE. He died with a pension in Davidson Co. Tennessee, very elderly and had land warrants issued for that area. The BASHAM/BASHAWS are closely related to the Lawrenceburg TN. BASHAW/BASHAMS. WILLIAM BRADSHAW of Maury Co. TN., cross referenced to the clan in Campbell Co. TN., in his will, stating he was a BASHAW. It is probable he is the WILLIAM BRATCHER [Bradshaw], Jr. who left land records in Spartanburg Co., Sc [1783] and was pensioned to Lawrenceburg in 1919. for his revolutionary service. [The document in SC gives his name as BRACHER alias BRATCHER alias BRADSHAW. He is probably the same person found registered as WILLIAM BRATCHER in the East TN., tax tables abt 1799-1815]
!NOTE: Peter was a Mercenary and served for others during the Revolutionary War. He has descendants in Tennessee.
INDEX: Marriages of Fauquier Co., VA.: FRANCIS BASHAW md ISAAC BASEY 7 Jan 1786 [son of EDMUND]; EDMOND BASEY md MARY TOMLIN 2 Dec 1823 [dau of Stephen]; JAMES BASYE md ELIZABETH TAYLOR 20 Sep 1792 [bond? Turner Morehead]; JOHN BASYE md ELIZABETH BASHAW 22 Jan 1781 [bond JOSIAH BASEY]; JOSIAH BASYE md SARAH SINKER 22 May 1775 [bond JOHN SINCLAIR]; RICHARD BASYE md NANCY TAYLOR 4 Dec 1781 [Dau of Judith]; BISHEAR, JOHN md FRANCIS COMBS 19 Apr 1814 - John COMBS; BRASHEARS ROBERT B. md ANNIE RECTOR 1 Jan 1851.
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GENERATION NO. 5
44. William5 Bashaw or BRESHER (20.Thomas4, 8.Garret3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1745 to parents who, at the time, resided in Norfolk, Virginia. William died in pro, CASWELL, North Carolina. His spouse has not been identified. They had 2 children:
114. m i. Henry Bashaw or BRESHER, born about 1769 in of, Norfolk, Virginia, died about 1829 in pro Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee.
I think this may be Henry Alexander Breshear???
!See Bashaw Family History "Mentioned Henry as a Military Record". We need to look again at the CASWELL Co.,
NC., BASHAWs (sic) Brashers!
The ETHERIDGE wills of Norfolk Co., VA mention the NEWTON family. is a coincidence that the Henry, John and
Robert BRESHEARS of Lawrenceburg Co., TN, mention the NEWTON family again?
1856...LAWRENCE CO., TN., Deeds: HEIRS OF JOHN BRASHEARS: Deed to WM E. NEWTON, 6 Mar 1856.
Between heirs at law and the children of JOHN BRASHEARS decd, of the last part and WM N. NEWTON of the 2nd
part.
Whereas the undersigned heirs are the owners and tenants in common of a tract of land in Lawrence Co., and granted to
JOHN BRASHEARS decd by grant # 18755 and # 27768 and for 273 acres and the other for 50 acres. And the said heirs
having sold said land to WM N. NEWTON at the following prices to wit: $25.00 for the interest of BERRY
BRASHEARS, ELIZABETH [BRASHEARS] FRANKLIN the sum of $15.00 each owning 1/6 of said land and the
shares of each of the undersigned who have hereunto set their hands and seals for the sum agreed upon between such of
said heirs at law who have signed the deed. Each heir owning 1/6 of said tract being on the waters of BLUEWATERS in
rng 4&5, sec2, entry made by John Springer, R. Balew - grant # 27968 for 50 acres survey in the name of ARRON
SPRINGER containing 323 acres SGN: BERRY BRASHEARS; PRI. MASTERLY; MARY BRASHEARS; WTN:
DENNIS BALEW; ZACHARIAH BALEW; AARON STEED & JAMES T. NEWTON.
115. m ii. George Bashaw or BRESHER, born about 1769 in Of, Norfolk City, Norfolk, Virginia.
...IS THIS HENRY ALEXANDER BRESHEARS... It is logical to place this family to Norfolk Co., VA. In the early
VA records it mentions PETER BASHAW and THOMAS BASHAW as being in the Norfolk Co., area. The Mary
ETHERIDGE comes from the researcher "Boddy" which gives the ETHERIDGE connection.
Henry Alexander BRESHEARS had 2 sons who married an ETHERIDGE as per family records of Anna and Atsy ETHERIDGE.
WILLIAM BRADSHAW of Maury Co., Tennessee identified himself as WILLIAM BASHAW of Bourbon Co.,
Kentucky.
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51. William5 ROBINSON (26.Obediance4, 9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born 1748 in Goochland County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth SCARLETT. She was born about 1747 in Of, Virginia.
They had 1 child:
+ 116. m i. William ROBINSON, born about 1769, died 1840.
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58. Charles5 BRATCHER (27.John4, 9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born about 1740 in Albemarle, Virginia. Charles died 11�Aug 1833 in Claiborne, Tennessee. His spouse has not been identified.
They had 9 children:
117. f i. Betsy BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
118. f ii. Sally BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
119. f iii. Obedience BRATCHER.
120. f iv. Jane BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
121. m v. John BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
122. m vi. William BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
123. f vii. Mary BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
124. f viii. Polly BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
125. f ix. Temperance BRATCHER, born in pro, VA.
This is the Charles Bratcher of William's Creek, Claiborne Co., TN who conveyed land with/to John Owens. Peter
HAMMOCK was witness (insert) Charles Bratcher, son of John Bratcher and Jane Canada Bratcher, had 8 children as I
recently discovered. He settled in E. Tenn and actually served in the American Revolution. His children were Betsy, Sally,
Obedience, Jane, John, William born in VA, Mary Polly and Temperance.
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90. Archibald5 BASHAM (35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 1769/1770 in Of, Bedford, Virginia. Archibald died at the time residing in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence, Tennessee. He married Winna JONES 5�Sep 1782 in Bedford County, Virginia. She was born about 1762 in Of, Bedford, Virginia.
They had 7 children:
+ 126. m i. James M. BASHAM, born 1787.
+ 127. m ii. Richard BASSHAM, born 1789.
128. f iii. Nancy BASHAM, born about 1790 in Of, Bedford, Virginia.
+ 129. m iv. William BASHAM, Jr, born 1791.
130. m v. Nathan B BASHAM, born 1797 in Bedford County, Virginia.
+ 131. m vi. Drury BASHAM, Sr, born 1800.
132. m vii. Robert S. BASHAM, born 1810 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
!According to Mona Maybee ,( 534 E. Deerfield, Springfield MO 65807) research this is the correct connection for Archibald Basham father of Drury who married Elizabeth Brashears.
There are BASHAMS: ALEXANDER; NATHAN; ROBERT; DRURY; RICHARD; JAMES and others, who are clearly cross referenced as "BRASHER", in the early land deeds of Lawrence Co., TN. The BRASHEARS clan from Lincoln Co., who settled Lawrence Co.,TN., about 1820, viz: HENRY; JOHN; JESSE; JAMES; THOMAS and SAMUEL were close allies of the BASHAM family. The US and State tax lists [that this researcher has ], do not record BASHAMS. It appears from the County Court records that the above men reverted to Brasher and Brosher surname after receiving the land.
1833... ALEXANDER BRASHER and his wife MARGARET BRESHEAR, the daughter of HENRY ALEXANDER BRESHEAR, are known cousins. A family bible in possession of DELLA SCOTT, descendant of NATHAN BRASHER, records HENRY ALEXANDER BRESHEARS'S grandson JOHN W. BRESHEAR and wife LUCY. This helps establish a close alliance between the two families.
*** DRURY BASHAM is indexed as DRURY BREASHEAR in the deeds of Lawrenceburg***
1817...The land deeds for Lawrence Co., TN., and the above mentioned people give-ROBERT BRASHER alias BASHAM; NATHAN BASHAM alias BRASHER; and DRURY BASHAM Jr. who's mother was ELIZABETH BRASHEARS, seen in the deeds index as alias BREASHEAR . [[[ This ROBERT BRASHER was deceased by 1832 as seen in Inventories, Wills, Sale Bills, Settlements for the State of TN, Lawrence County 3rd Jan., Court term.]]]. At that time he was termed guardian of WILLIAM BREASHEAR'S HEIRS - SGN: ROBERT BRASHER (deceased.)
** A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST: FAUQUIER CO.,VA to LAWRENCEBURG TN. to OLD BENTON CO., MO **
1818...CAMPBELL CO.,TN., TAX LIST:
1815...BLEDSOE CO.,TN.- PETITION: To delay enactment of the land Law during the War Between Great Britain and America.
1810...BRECKENRIDGE CO., KY:
1805...GRAINGER CO., TN., TAX LISTS:
...1805...JAMES WALKER made, EAST TENNESSEE TAX RETURN. He was listed in CASWELL CO., NC., abt 1795-1800. A James Walker removed to Angelina Co., Texas-a James M BREASHEAR went with him.
1805...EAST TENNESSEE TAX LIST BY CAPT. HARMON'S COMPANY :
1805...GREENE CO.,TN - Old WASHINGTON CO., east Tennessee
...JOHN ALEXANDER John Alexander transferred land with John Brasher Sr. of Spartanburg Co.,SC. "HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY: The first court was held at the home of ROBERT CARR at the site of present day Greenville. {County Seat for Greene Co}. The first justices were JOSEPH HARDIN [GH relative], JN NEWMAN; GEO DOHERTY; JA HOUSTON; AMOS BIRD; ASHWELL RAWLINS; DANIEL KENNEDY clerk; ISAAC TAYLOR surveyor from Chester Co.,PA & Augusta Co., Va; RCH WOOD register; FRANCIS HUGHS ranger". [Note by GH...William Cox [sic Cocks] was active in the politics of this area also. Along with ARTHUR CAMPBELL who lead a movement for the succession of southwest VA., from the state], DAVID CAMPBELL; WILLIAM COCKS [COX?]; DAVID CRAIG; GILBERT CHRISTIAN - the same men who had signed the protest regarding the land situation - were connected to the STATE OF FRANKLIN MOVEMENT in 1784. ["Western Lands and The Revolution by Abernathy"]
1803...GRAINGER CO., TN., TAX LISTS:
1801...BLOUNT CO., TN., TAX LIST: [OLD GREENE COUNTY]
1800...BOURBON CO., KY TAX LIST:
***** BEDFORD COUNTY VIRGINIA TAX LISTS & CONNECTIONS *****
1784...BEDFORD CO., VA., TAX:
1790...GRAINGER CO., TN., TAX LISTS: ...JAMES BLAIR JR: 1FP 400 ACRES [signed Henry A BRESHEARS Est. Stlmt]. ...JOHN BERRY: huge land grants in Livingston Co., Ky. ...NATHANIEL PEETERS: 400 ACRES [McPHETERS?] ...WILLIAM PEETERS: 1FP 400 ACRES ...JOHN HALL: 1FP
1787...BEDFORD CO., VA., TAX LIST [adj CAMPBELL CO VA]
...CANADY BRATCHER: 0-0-0-2-4 self taxed See the will of JOHN BRADSHAW the "INDIAN SPY", with a son Canady in KY. Canady may be KENNEDY BRASHER of Lawrenceburg census records. This is probably the JOHN BRATCHER who settled Grayson/Hardin Co., KY.,and was in and out to Tennessee alot.
1787...HANOVER CO., VA., TAX LISTS:
1787...HENRY CO., VA., TAX LISTS:
1800....HENRY CO., VA., TAX LISTS::
1756...FAUQUIER CO., VA: JAMES BASHAW alias BASHAM married FRANCIS TAYLOR.[see "WELDING
LINKS", by GH for descendants who ended up in LAWRENCE CO.,TENNESSEE] The siblings in Archibald's family
revised Dec-1993, with update by Mona Maybee, 543 E. Deerfield, Springfield MO-a descendant of James M. Basham.
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99. Robert5 BRASHER (stepchild of 35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1). He was the biological son of Samuel H. BASHAM and Mary Jane [------?------] . Robert died before 1832 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He married Sally RHEA about 1795 in TN or County, Alabama. She was born about 1775. She was the daughter of John Sr. RHEA. Sally died after 1834 in of, Giles, Tennessee.
They had 1 child:
+ 133. m i. Jesse BRASHER.
!This is a tentative connection, may be a child of a brother
In trying to identify a close relationship between the Warren/White County TN clan to a Robert BREASHEAR, I keep coming back to Robert brother of Thomas who died at Foreman's Defeat in 1777 - PA.
1834...John Rhea made a bond in Giles County TN dated 13 Dec 1834. He is mentioned in the following estate settlement viz: Madison Co. AL, loose bonds by Ganrud, pg 84, no 22: Hopkins LACY, receive of Theophilus Lacy who was Adm of Hopkins Lacy decd. the Adm for JOHN RHEA, the following sums: for Phillip MASON in right of wife Nancy, Joseph Nail in right of wife Esther, ROBERT BRASHEARS (who had wife Sallie RHEA), William Rhea's heir, Margaret Wrights Heirs. (Jesse son of Robert md Margaret Wright and had heir Robert Jr.). for self (John Rhea), all heirs of John Rhea Sr.
1830-32...If ROBERT BRASHER who was administrator for WILLIAM BREASHEAR SR. of LAWRENCE CO., TN., died about 1830ish, as the court case indicated ["he was deceased"], and must have been a relative of WILLIAM, then how does the ROBERT BREASHEAR who died 1852 and left the following will, fit in this lineage - if he does ?
There is the JESSE BRASHER named as orphan of ROBERT BRASHER Jr., in the care of the ROBERT BRASHER Sr. who was father of JESSE BRASHER, husband of MARGARET WRIGHT. Robert [gr-child] was left an orphan, son of JESSE BRASHER, in the care of a ROBERT BRASHER SR. who died in 1852 ? Lawrence Co., TN., Wills BK 1852-56, pg 81, dated 28 Sep 1852: Inv. and sale of ROBERT BRASHERS dec. BUYERS: SARAH BRASHER; JOHN J. ROGERS; F.R. CRABB; AARON COMER [sic Connor?]; G.W. VESTELL; SILAS TIDWELL; E.H. HENSON. MILLER N. McKENNY; JAMES H. CRABB; et al; Notes on various people. ADM: ROBERT NEWTON [same person who was JOHN BRASHER'S administrator?].
Note: Here is something that keeps getting in the way of putting this lineage together. The THOMAS BREASHEAR who died at Foreman's defeat - 1777, left his estate in the care of his brother ROBERT BREASHEAR. If there were children involved as heirs, wouldn't they be with a ROBERT BREASHEAR as he claimed in right of the Rev. War service. Over 1000 acres were warranted in KY., - but not claimed - for service of THOMAS BRAZIER who was affiliated with William LINN and George Rogers CLARK... so what happened? THOMAS BRAZIER and WILLIAM BREASHEAR are named as receiving land warrants in KY.
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GENERATION NO. 6
116. William6 ROBINSON (51.William5, 26.Obediance4, 9.William3, 5.Thomas2, 1.William1) was born about 1769 in Of, Virginia. William died 1840. He married Susanna LOE 13�Mar 1790 in Virginia. She was born about 1771 in Of, Virginia. She was the daughter of John LOE.
They had 1 child:
m i. Moses Addison ROBINSON, born 3�Apr 1801, died 10�Dec 1862.
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126. James M.6 BASHAM (90.Archibald5, 35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 1787 in Bedford County, Virginia. He married (1) Malinda BASSHAM 12�Jan 1840 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
No children have yet been identified.
James married (2) Arta Artemisia M HOLLIWAY 1804 in Roane County, Tennessee.
They had 6 children:
f i. Elizabeth BASHAM, born 22�Jun 1810.
f ii. Mary BASHAM, born 1812.
m iii. Johnson J BASHAM, born 1814.
f iv. Lucinda BASHAM.
f v. Artamissy BASHAM, born Feb 1817.
m vi. James Monroe BASHAM, born 12�Aug 1818.
Mona MaBee is a descendant of Arte HOLLIWAY. Is this a second marriage. See will of Richard Bassham for his daughter MALINDA BASHAM connection.
In the Lawrence Co.,TN., Record Book 1865-67 it gives JAMES M. BASSHAM as guardian of the "BAULCH" heirs. pgs 130; 187; 258; 348; 359. See the court case for land Granted to JAMES BRADSHAW; BALACH and WHITE. LOOKS LIKE THERE MUST BE SOME CONNECTION HERE.
1830...ibid, pg D 62: ALEXANDER McDONALD to JAMES BASSHAM, 6 Apr 1830, reg 24 Aug 1830, 50 acres on
SUGAR CREEK. Lease West boundary of 100 acres tract in the name of THOMAS MERIDITH.
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127. Richard6 BASSHAM (90.Archibald5, 35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 1789 in Bedford County, Virginia. He married Phebe PINNICUFF 1�Oct 1807 in Wayne County, Kentucky.
They had 8 children:
m i. W D BASSHAM.
m ii. Samuel H BASSHAM.
f iii. Mary BASSHAM, born about 1812.
f iv. Frances C BASSHAM, born about 1817.
f v. Nancy BASSHAM, born 1815.
m vi. Archibald B BASSHAM, born 1825.
f vii. Winny BASSHAM, born 1810.
f viii. Malinda BASSHAM, born 1823.
!This is a tentative connection at this point may be a near relative. !Will: Lawrence Co., TN, 10 Mar 1854.Names wife
Phebe & son W.{William} D. Basham [see else where as W.D. Brasher?.
!This is a tentative connection at this point may be a near relative. !Will: Lawrence Co., TN, 10 Mar 1854.
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129. William6 BASHAM, Jr (90.Archibald5, 35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 1791 in Bedford County, Virginia. His spouse has not been identified.
They had 5 children:
m i. James BASHAM.
m ii. M BASHAM.
m iii. Jonathan BASHAM.
m iv. Jesse BRASHER.
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131. Drury6 BASHAM, Sr (90.Archibald5, 35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1) was born 1800 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth BREASHEAR 1827 in Lawrence County, Tennessee.
They had 6 children:
f i. America V C BASHAM, born 1832.
f ii. Josephine BASHAM.
m iii. Drury W BASHAM, Jr, born Jun 1836.
m iv. Thomas F H BASHAM, born Jun 1836.
m v. Joseph S BASHAM.
m vi. Samuel H. BASHAM.
*** THIS IS A THEORY CONNECTION ONLY AT THIS POINT IN TIME ***
Since Alexander (2) Basham alias Brasher is a known cousin to Margaret BRESHEARS, his wife, then their fathers (or mothers?) would have to be siblings from the same family. Elizabeth Basham was either married before or looking after the orphans Alexander & Nathan. There is some evidence that there was an ALEXANDER (1) associated with the Lawrenceburg clan (see deeds abstracts). If that is so, then there is a possibility of Alexander (2) -spouse of Margaret, being descended from Alexander (1).
Evidently Elizabeth is not the PAUPER in care of Henry Alexander and John BREASHEAR, who lived to be over 100 years of age in LAWRENCE Co., TN. (1830).
*** DRURY BASHAM'S LAND IS INDEXED AS BRASHEARS ON DEEDS INDEX ***
Along with the Lincoln Co TN. Brashears is this clan of BASHAMS. !The deed indexes of Lawrence Co TN, clearly
cross reference Drury Basham alias Drury BREASHEAR [must be DRURY JR.?],. Robert, Alexander BASHAM and
Nathan Basham are clearly BRASHER when you compare the deeds and the census/tax records of Lawrence Co TN.
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133. Jesse6 BRASHER (99.Robert5, stepchild of 35.James, Jr.4, 14.James3, 7.Peter2, 1.William1). Jesse died in of, Warren, Tennessee. He married Margaret WRIGHT about 1819 in of, Lawrence, Tennessee.
They had 1 child:
m i. Robert BRASHER, died before 3�Jun 1850.
Lawrence Co., Wills, 1829-47, pg112: ROBERT BRASHERS gdn of ROBERT BRASHERS JR. minor heir of JESSE
BRASHER dec. Feb 13, 1850. Amt pd ROBERT JR. on settlement of said BRASHERS as adm. $357.61.