Elijah married Martha Patty Combs on 11 Feb 1808 in Shelby County, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Polly Breeden was born about 1809 in Shelby County, KY; died on 3 Mar 1866 in Bedford, Lawrence County, IN; was buried in Gardner Cem, Lawrence County, IN.
2. Frances Breeden was born in 1812 in Gallatin County, KY.
3. Elizabeth Breeden was born about 1814 in Gallatin County, KY.
4. Elisha Breeden was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Shelby County, KY; died on 26 Dec 1886 in Oakland, Alameda County, CA.
5. Andrew Breeden was born in 1822 in KY; died before 22 Dec 1860 in Gallatin County, KY.
6. Nancy A. Breeden was born in 1824 in KY.
7. Lavina Breeden was born in 1825 in Gallatin County, KY.
8. John Berryman Breeden was born in 1828 in Gallatin County, KY.
9. Elijah Allen Breeden was born on 12 Jun 1830 in Gallatin County, KY; died on 15 Oct 1886 in Gallatin County, KY.

Notes:

FATHER: CULPEPER DEEDS, BOOK A, p. 509, 20 June 1753. "Richard Breeding of Brumfield Parish, Culpeper County" . . . (Lists his children).
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RESIDENCES: Pittsylvania Deeds 1774-1778
Page 257. Jan 12, 1776 from William Allford (Alford) of Bedford County, planter, to George Willcox Jr of P, for 40 ?, one certain tract of about 68 acres of land in P, bounded by Staunton River at the mouth of a Cr called Vollinstines Cr, said Willcox' lines. Signed - (Byme William) William Allford. Wit - Richard (+ his mark) Breeding, Henry (H his mark) Mulins, John McQuary, Will Dudley. Recorded Sep 26, 1776. Martha, wife of the said William, relinguished her right of dower to the lands conveyed.
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RESIDENCES: A deed was found on Richard and Frances Breeding in Henry County, Virginia Deed Book 1, 1777-1779, pages 18,19 and 20. On 28 January 1777, Richard sold 130 acres, for fifty pounds, to John Stockton.
Stockton/Breeding Deed, 1777 - Henry Co. VA

DEED BOOK 1, 1777-1779
p. 18
This Indenture made Here on this Twenty Eighth Day of January in the year of our Lord Christ one Thousand & Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven Between Richard Breeding of
Henry County of the one part & John Stockton of said County of the other part--
Witnesseth that the sd Richard Breeding for and in Consideration of the Sum of Fifty pounds Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid at & before the Sealing & Delivery of these presents the receipt is hereby acknowledged hath Given Granted Bargained sold
and Confirmed and by these Presents doth give grant Bargain Sell & Confirm unto the John Stockton his heirs & Assigns forever a Certain Tract or Parcel of land containing one
hundred and Thirty acres lying and being in the County aforesaid on both sides of the north fork of Mayo River and bounded as followeth to it Beginning at a White Oak on the North Side of the River and running thence new lines north fifty Three degrees East Twenty poles to a Read oak north Thirty five degrees west leaving a branch of said River one hundred & four poles to a Sorrel tree South Eighty five degrees west Crossing a Creek a Branch of the said River Sixty six poles to a Read Oak north twenty five Degrees west ninty poles to a Poplar near the River south sixty five Degrees west Crossing the River sixty poles to a
white oak south ten Degrees East one hundred and sixty poles to a Read Oak & two White oaks on the other side of the River then up the River as it meanders To the First
Station. With all the Appurtenances belonging or anyway appertaining To Have and to hold the said land and premises unto the said John Stockton and to his heirs Executors
Administrators and Assigns Forever and the said Richard Breeding doth for himself and his heirs covenant and agree with the said John Stockton his heirs or Assigns From Time to Time and at all Times Hereafter
p. 19
Hereafter peacibly and Quickly to have hold possess and enjoy the said land and premises & the Right and Title of his the Said Richard Breeding without .....................Trouble or Molestation from him the said Richard Breeding his heirs Executors Administrators or any other Person or Persons lawfully claiming on by from or under them or any of them or any other Person whatsoever and the Said Richard Breeding for himself and his heirs the said land and Premises and before Exprest Shall and will warrant and forever defend by these Presents in Witness the Richard Breeding hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the Day and year First above written Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Abraham Penn
his
John Solomon
Richard R Breeding S S
George Hairston
mark
Henry County SCt
In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia To Abraham Penn John Solomon Gent
Greeting whereas ( ) Breeding & Frances his wife by this Certain Indenture of bargain
& Sale bearing date the 28th day of Jany 1777 have bargained & Sold and by these
presents do bargain & sell unto John Stockton of the County of Pittsylvania one hundred
and thirty acres of land be the same more or less as may fully appear by the said Deed and
Frances the wife of the same James being privily examined appart from her said husband
doth Acknowledge the same Freely without the same Together with the said deed should
be Recorded in the County Court of Henry and that the same was done freely & voluntarily
& you the said Justices are Required to transmit this under your hands & Seals Together
with your acknowledgments
p. 20
Acknowledgments to the Clerk of the Said County for due acknowledgment thereof
Witness John Cox Clerk of our said County Court at the Courthouse the 26th day of
January in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Seven & the
First year of the Commonwealth .
John Cox Clk
By virtue of this Dedamus to us presented we the Subscribers did examine Frances the
Wife of the said James Touching her acknowledgment of the Said One hundred & Thirty
acres of Land & she does the same freely with the Threats of persuasions of her said
Husband and is willing the same should be recorded in the County Court of Henry Given
under our hands & Seals the 28th day of Jany 1777
Abraham Penn S
John Solomon S
At a Court held for Henry County on the 17th day of February 1777 This Indenture was
proved the Oaths of the Witnesses/to has to be the Act or Deed of the Above Richard
Breeding Also the Dedimus hereto annexed the privily Examinatin of Frances Wife of the
Said Richard was returned All which proceedings was ordered to be Recorded by the
Court
Test John Cox

"VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION", by John H. Gwathmay. On page 90-91 it lists Richard Breeden/Breeding of the Illinois Regiment, and was recruited by Capt. Edward Worthington in 1780.
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK AND HIS MEN, 1778-1784, by Margery Heberling Harding, published by Kentucky Historical Society:
Pg. 47, "Muster Roll of Capt. Edward Wothington's Company of the Illinois Regiment . . . Richd Breden . . . Private . . . date of Inlistment 18 November 1780 . . . present."
Pg. 52, "Pay Roll of Capt. Edward Wothington's Company of Infantry of the Illinois Regiment . . . Richd Breeding . . . Private . . . Commencing: 18 Nov. 1779 . . . Ending 30 Nov. 1781 . . . Years Time in
Service 2 years, 12 days . . . [Pay] per mouth - Dollars 6 2/3: 48 ?U1 16 Shillings . . . Present."
Pg. 106, "Pay Abstract of Capt. Richard Brashear-s Company of the Illinois Regiment . . . Richard Bredin . . . Private . . . Commencement of Pay: 1 Jan. 1782 . . . Time of Service: 7 Mo., 26 Days
. . . Dollars per mouth 6 2/3 . . . Amount in Dollars 46 2/3 . . . Amount in Virga. Cursy. 14 ?U1 14 shilling"
Pg. 107, "Pay Abstract of Capt. Richard Brashear-s Company of the Illinois Regiment . . . Richard Bredin . . . Private . . . Commencing 1 Jan. 1782 . . . Present".
Pg. 141, "Muster Roll of Capt. Isaac Taylor-s Company of Infantry of the Illinois Regiment . . . Date of Inlistment 18 Nov. 1779 . . . Term of Inlistment: Three years or war".
Pg. 142, "Muster Roll of Capt. Isaac Taylor-s Company of Infantry of the Illinois Regiment . . . Richard Bredin . . . Private . . . Date of Inlistment 18 Nov. 1779 . . . Term of Inlistment: Three years or war".
Pg. 144, "Pay Abstract of Capt. Isaac Taylor-s Company in the Illinois Regiment . . . Richard Bredin . . . Private . . . Commencement: 1 Augt. 1782 . . . Time of Service 1 Mo. . . . Dollars p.mo. 6 2/3 . . . Amt. in Virga. currv.1 4 s g . . . Present". Pg. 154 "Muster Roll of Captain Abraham Chaplin-s Company . . . Richd. Breedin . . . Date of Inlistment 18 Nov. 1779 . . . Term of
Inlistment: 3 yrs. or During the war . . . Remarks: Absent with out leave".
Richard Breeden served in the Revolutionary War according to "MAGAZINE OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY" Vol. 4, Dec. 1938 article entitled "Revolutionary Soldiers of Jefferson County, W. Virginia". On page 39, it ssen, Richard, Pvt. with George Rogers Clark, 1778, lived near Harper's Ferry".
From a book of Muster and Pay Rolls "GEORGE ROGERS CLARK AND HIS MEN MILITARY RECORDS, 1778-1784", by Margery Heberling Harding, page 47, says the following: Muster Roll of Capt. Edward Worthington's Company of the Illinois Reg.., 11 Apr. 17ohov 1781, Richd Breeden, Enlisted 18 Nov. 1780. The enlistment date corresponds with the date of his recruitment mentioned in "VIRGINIAN IN THE REVOLUTION", but on pages 52,141,142 and 154 it states that Richard enlisted in 1779. In fact o n page 52, he received pay, commencing on 18 Nov. 1779 and
ending 30 Nov 1781, for the period of 2 yr. 12 days. His term of enlistment was "3 years or war" (page 141 ). On pages 154 and 155, dated 1 Sept. 1782 to 31 Jan. 1783, one a Pay Roll and the other a
Muster Roll, it lists a Richard Bredin/Breden as absent without leave. Richard Breeden made 6 2/3 dollars or 2 ?U1 4 shillings in Virginia currency per month as a Private (page 144). Although he was entitled to his pay monthly, it was more commo n than not for him to wait for months, and apparently in one instance he waited over two years for pay (page 52). Money and food were scarce at times for many of the American soldiers during the Revolution, and many times resulted in desertions , and sometimes even mutiny. It was probably worse on the frontier, where Richard was stationed. One fort in which he was stationed was in western Kentucky, near were Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky meet, in present day Ballard County, Ky. Su pplies had came as far away as French controlled New Orleans, via the Mississippi River. This fort was abandoned and they relocated to Ft. Nelson. Ft. Nelson was located at or near present day Louisville, Ky., not all that far from where he ev entually settled after the war.
Richard Breeding name appears on two pay roll voucher from the NATIONAL ARCHIVES, Washington DC. One states: "Richard Breeding, soldier (Revolutionary War), Clark's Illinois Regiment., Virginia
State Troops., Pay Roll for soldiers serving in the Illinois Department for their pay up to the last of December, 1781, Amount 50 pounds 16 shilling, Roll not dated. The other states: "Richard Breeding, Clark's Illinois Regiment., Virginia Stat e Troops., Pay Roll of the Illinois Regiment, From Jan. 1, 1782 to Nov. 18 1782, Amount 21 pounds 4 shillings, Roll not dated".

KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY REGISTER, Vol. 53, page 45: Jefferson County, Virginia Minute Book A, page 22 "At a Court for Jefferson County, Virginia on the 5th of March, 1782. Ordered that the County Surveyor lay off, the following persons, 40 0 acres of land each, agreeable to act of Assembly passed, May last ....."(last name on list Richard Breeding). Test: Merth Price, CJCC

GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PAPERS 1781-1784, Virginia Series, Volume IV, Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library, Volume XIX: Chapter XI, page 413, Allotment of land in Clark's grant to Soldiers on the Illinois Expedition, February 1, 178 3 - April 3, 1847: page 419 . . . The following claims were taken up & allowed, & disallow'd as they are marked, To wit,: page 421 . . . Richard Bredein, not allowed . . .

TAX LIST: The 1787 CENSUS OF VIRGINIA, JEFFERSON County, 1987, GENEALOGICAL BOOKS IN PRINT, page 1465: 1789, Jefferson Co., Virginia (Kentucky), Breeden, Richd., Two horses.

Biography of Richard G. Breeden - McDonough County, Illinois, History of Hancock, McDonough and Henderson Counties, Illinois, 1894
Portrait and Biographical Recordpages 295 and 296
"came of an old Virginia family, which was founded in America
by Scotch ancestors, who left that land and took up their residence in the
New World prior to the Revolution. There were three brothers who made the
voyage, and all served in the Colonial army during the struggle for
independence. One of the number was killed, and the ancestor of our
subject, at the close of the war, migrated to Kentucky. A love for hunting
and fishing has always been manifest in the Breeden family, and it is
supposed that it indicates a trace of Indian blood."

HISTORY of JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA by Hon. James W. Ellis, Volume 1, Illustrated, Chicago, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co, 1910, pages 364 and 365.
Sketch of the Life of B. B. Breeden
At about the beginning of the year 1700, three brothers, Henry, Job and Richard Breeden, came from England and settled in Virginia and married.
Job remained there all his life, living on the old homestead. Henry and Richard, with their families, went west after a time, and settled in Lawrence county, Kentucky. They each took up homesteads. During an encounter with the Indians, Henry an d his two sons were killed, but not until Henry had killed six Indians before he fell.
Richard married Fannie Fairchild, a Virginian woman. To them were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls, the seventh child being Richard Jr., who was born in 1778 in what is now known as Louisville, Kentucky.
The children scattered to various parts of the country. Paul went to Louisiana; James, William and Richard, Jr., to Indiana. Richard settled in Monroe county, Indiana, in about the year 1818. He was married to Miss Lucretia Curl before he left K entucky. To them were born fourteen children, thirteen of whom lived to be grown. We give the names in order of their ages: Fielding, born 1810; Millie, Richard O., William, Polly, Dudley, Blan Ballard, Susan, Lucretia, Jane, Berryman, Calvin, J ames and Amanda. The first six were born in Lawrence county, Kentucky, while Ballard and Susan were born in Monroe county, Indiana. The whole family afterward moved to Putnam county, Indiana, where Jane and Berryman were born, the family afterwa rd going to Edgar county, Illinois, where the rest of the children were born.
In the year 1838 the family moved to Iowa. Millie married in Illinois and moved back to Kentucky, but afterwards returned to Illinois. The family settled in Jackson county, Iowa, and each of the sons took up claims for themselves. Fielding and W illiam were also married in Illinois. The remainder married in Jackson county.
In about the year 1850, Fielding, Calvin, Ballard and William went to California to make their fortunes in digging gold. Berryman joined them in 1852. They were three years returning via Pacific Ocean, Isthmus of Panama, Atlantic Ocean, and Ne w York city, thence overland to Iowa. They failed to realize their expectations of making their fortunes.
Nearly two years after their return, Ballard married Miss Mary Jane Furnish. To them were born three children--Sophronia, DeSoto and Otto. She died on the 12th day of February 1861. On the 5th day of September, he married Miss Mary Ann Campbell . To them were born seven children: Frances J., Dora L., Willaims S., Lillie V., Arizona M., Millie L. and Clarence Bird. Williams S. and Millie L. died in infancy.
Richard Breeden, father of B. B. Breeden, died in September 1872; Lucretia, his mother, died in February, 1874, at the ages of eighty-four and eighty-three years, respectively. Fielding moved to Keokuk county, Iowa, where he died in 1887. Willia ms returned to Illinois and lived in Hancock county where he died in 1896. Berryman never returned from California. He died in the year 1875 or 1876. Owen was killed by a falling tree while hunting, on the 12th day of February, 1868. Millie die d in Illinois in 1865. Polly died in Kansas in 1878. Dudley died in Jackson county, Iowa, in 1842. Susan died in Jackson county in 1845. Lucretia died in infancy in Putnam county, Indiana. Jane now lives in Mariposa county, California. Calvin di ed very suddenly on October 31st, 1899. James lives near Clear Lake, Wisconsin, and Amanda in Jackson county.
Mr. Breeden died on June 7, 1906, being eighty-six years, five months and nineteen days old. His life was long and useful and he was loved and honored by all his family and highly respected by all who knew him.

Richard married Frances Chiles about 1774 in VA. Frances (daughter of Paul Chiles and Anne Rowland) was born about 1754 in VA; died about 1829-1830 in Shelby County, KY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frances Chiles Breeden’s birth date was estimated, figuring she may have been around 20 when she married Richard Breeden (20 was the average age of women to marry during that time). Since their first known child, William Breeden was born in 1775, they may have been married approximately a year before. Her death date was estimated from the fact that she on the tax list of Shelby County, KY from 1799 to 1829. Francis did not appear in the 1830 tax list, this may indicate she was deceased by that time.

Thanks to Sharon Smith Logan for her detective work on her discovering Frances' true maiden name in her words: "Frances' maiden name is not Fairchild as family tradition states (I was led to believe the same thing). Her maiden name was Chiles . I can prove this through the will of Paul Chiles who left his daughter Frances Chiles 200 acres on Mayo River in his will dated 2 September 1761, Halifax County Virginia. In 1773, Richard Breeding and his wife Frances sold 130 acres to Joh n Stanton in Henry County, VA (Henry was created from Halifax). Also, of note, Paul Chiles parents were Henry Chiles and Ann Rowland".

The Last Will and Testament of Paul Chiles

From: HALIFAX COUNTY, VA - WILLS - A History Of Halifax County,Chapter X Wills

To my son Henry, negroes and land on Bottom Town creek in Halifax county.

To my son, Paul Chiles, negroes and land in Bedford county and in Halifax County.

To my son, Rowland Chiles, land I now live on, and after
my wife's decease, also 110 acres at mouth of Bottom Town creek, also 70 acres on Sycamore creek in Halifax County, and negroes.

To my daughter, Elizabeth Chiles, 728 acres on both sides of Smith's river in Halifax county, also negroes.

To my daughter, Frances Chiles, 200 acres on Mayo's river and 400 acres joining the same not yet cleared, out of the office in Halifax county; also 130 acres on the other fork of the Mayo and 400 acres joining it not yet cleared; one of the offi ces to be cleared with my estate; also negroes.

All personal estate sold at public sale, giving six months credit.
All debts paid from it, and all back lands not mentioned in the will to be
sold and equally divided among the children.

To my loving wife, Anne ( ROWLAND), 60 pounds to be at her disposal.

Anne Chiles, my wife, executrix; John Chiles and Captain John Ward, executors.
"Paul Chiles." X
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County of Pittsylvania VA Deed Book 3, p.312 - LYONS from CHILDS?tab?DEED, 22 Jul 1773

Francis CHILDS of County of Pittsylvania of one part and James LYONS of s . j County of other part ? for ?40 Current money of Virginia ? 200 acres on both sides South fork of Mayo River...Crossing the river and a branch...Crossing a Creek... South Crossing the River.

her
No witnesses?tab?Frances /^CHILDS L.S.

Rec: 22 Jul 1773 mark
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Roll 4, page 920

The following is from microfilmed George Rogers Clark Papers at the Virginia State Library and Archives. A copy of the Microfilm is at the Newberry Library, Chicago, IL

Fort Jefferson, 30th of Septr 1780. Then recd out of the Publick Store, four yards of
flannel for making the within mentioned Coat & Waistcoat

her
Frances X Bredin
mark

Oct 4th 1780 then Recd four yards of flannel in full of the within

her
Frances X Bredin
mark

Roll 4, page 926

F.Breeden 6__ 2 shirts Rcd By 4 Do 6
Do To ?1/2 yds Linen & 4 yds flanl for making Six Shirts

Roll 4, page 927

Fort Jefferson 26th Sept 1780
Recd out of the Publick Store, Nineteen and a half yds of Linen to make into Shirts for the Troops, also five Skeins of thread
her
Frances X Breedin
mark

Roll 4, page 921

Fort Jefferson 15th Sept 1780
I do certify that Mrs. Breadin has made for shirts, One coat & Waistcoat for The troops in my Compy who are Inlisted for three years during the war
Jno Baley Captn
Sir Please to pay for the above mentioned
Work out of the Public Store
Robt George Capt

Comm JC
To Capt John Dodge
Agent


Roll 4, page 1400

Fort Jefferson 26th Octr 1780
Please to pay Frances Bredin, Twenty five Shillings or the Value thereof in Merchandize, at the Current price in hard money for making Two Suits of Soldier Clothes for Capt McCarty's Compy Robt George
To Capt Dodge
Capt
or his Agent

Roll 5, page 17


Fort Jefferson Novr the 25th 1780

Pay Frances Breeden three yards of flannel for making a Suit of Clothes
for a Man of my Compy Jno Baley
To the Agent Robt George Capt
Commandr

Roll 5, page 196
Recd of Israel Dodge 8 yds of white flannel which is in full of my Demand
for Making 4 Coats
her
Frances X Breeden
mark

Roll 5, page 887

Sir
Please to pay Mrs. Breeden in goods out of the Public Store for the making of Seven Shirts for Capt Edward Worthington Company in the Illinois Regt

Roll 5, page 922

Fort Jefferson Feby 1781
Pay Mrs. Breedin for making ten Shirts for my Company
Jno Baley Capt
To J. Dodge Agent Robt George Capt

The following is from: The Personnel of George Rogers Clark's Fort Jefferson and the Civilian Community of Clarksville [Kentucky], 1780-1781, by Kenneth Charles Carstens.

Page ix

Captain John Rogers, Virginia Light Dragoons (VSA-12)
Lt. James Merriwether
Coronet John Thruston
Barnit, Robert
Blankinship, Henry
Bootin, Travis
Bootin, William
Bredin, Francis
Cailer, Casper
Campbell, William
Curtis, Rice
Dohaty, Frederick

Page xiv

Introduction, Part III: A List of Families at Fort Jefferson, 1780-1781
(Based on information taken from the Unpublished George Rogers Clark
papers in the Virginia State library.)

Last Name Wife's Name Husband's Name Reference to family

Breeding Hanah Francis Unknown

Page 19

Bredin, Francis (also Breeding, Breadin) Probably wife of Richard

Issued 2 1/2 yds linen and four yds flannel paid F. Bredin for making six shirts (VSA-48: 88).

06/16/80Issued 1 1/2 yds chintz, one linen handkerchief one horn comb, end one pair scissors paid F. Bredin, for making seven plain shirts (VSA-48: 80).

07/06/80Issued five linen handkerchiefs end one yd ribbon paid F. Bredin for
making ten plain shirts and one pair leggings (VSA-48: 82).

08/18/80Issued one linen handkerchief paid F. Bredin for making two hunting
shirts (VSA-48: 83).

09/15/80Capt. John Bailey certifies that Mrs. Bredin made four shirts, one coat end one waistcoat for Bailey's Company, who are enlisted for three yrs. or during the war USA-13).

09/15/80Robert George requests that John Dodge pay for the above mentioned work,
out of the public store (VSA- 13a).

09/26/80Francis Bredin signs her mark that she received 19 1/2 yds of linen and
six skeins thread to make shirts for troops (VSA-13a).

09/26/80Reverse acknowledges that six shirts were made and should receive I?11/2
yds linen and four yds flannel for making six shirts (VSA-13b).

09/30/80Francis Bredin signs her mark [on reverse of 09/15/807 that she received
four yds of flannel in payment for the coat and waistcoat (VSA-13b).

10/04/80Francis Bredin signs her mark Ion reverse of 09/15/80) that she received
four yds of flannel as full payment (VSA-13b).

10/26/80Paid 25 shillings for making two suits of clothes for Capt. McCarty's
Company (VSA-13).

12/07/80Capt. Abraham Kellar and Robert George sign request of Israel Dodge to pay Mrs. Francis Bredin out of the public store for making four soldier coats for Kellar's Company (VSA-14a).

12/07/80Francis Bredin signs her "mark" that she received of Israel Dodge eight yds white flannel in full of her demands for making the coats (VSA-14b).

HISTORY of JACKSON COUNTY, IOWA by Hon. James W. Ellis, Volume 1, Illustrated, Chicago, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co, 1910, pages 364 and 365.
Sketch of the Life of B. B. Breeden
At about the beginning of the year 1700, three brothers, Henry, Job and Richard Breeden, came from England and settled in Virginia and married.
Job remained there all his life, living on the old homestead. Henry and Richard, with their families, went west after a time, and settled in Lawrence county, Kentucky. They each took up homesteads. During an encounter with the Indians, Henry an d his two sons were killed, but not until Henry had killed six Indians before he fell.
Richard married Fannie Fairchild, a Virginian woman. To them were born eleven children, seven boys and four girls, the seventh child being Richard Jr., who was born in 1778 in what is now known as Louisville, Kentucky.
The children scattered to various parts of the country. Paul went to Louisiana; James, William and Richard, Jr., to Indiana. Richard settled in Monroe county, Indiana, in about the year 1818. He was married to Miss Lucretia Curl before he left K entucky. To them were born fourteen children, thirteen of whom lived to be grown. We give the names in order of their ages: Fielding, born 1810; Millie, Richard O., William, Polly, Dudley, Blan Ballard, Susan, Lucretia, Jane, Berryman, Calvin, J ames and Amanda. The first six were born in Lawrence county, Kentucky, while Ballard and Susan were born in Monroe county, Indiana. The whole family afterward moved to Putnam county, Indiana, where Jane and Berryman were born, the family afterwa rd going to Edgar county, Illinois, where the rest of the children were born.
In the year 1838 the family moved to Iowa. Millie married in Illinois and moved back to Kentucky, but afterwards returned to Illinois. The family settled in Jackson county, Iowa, and each of the sons took up claims for themselves. Fielding and W illiam were also married in Illinois. The remainder married in Jackson county.
In about the year 1850, Fielding, Calvin, Ballard and William went to California to make their fortunes in digging gold. Berryman joined them in 1852. They were three years returning via Pacific Ocean, Isthmus of Panama, Atlantic Ocean, and Ne w York city, thence overland to Iowa. They failed to realize their expectations of making their fortunes.
Nearly two years after their return, Ballard married Miss Mary Jane Furnish. To them were born three children--Sophronia, DeSoto and Otto. She died on the 12th day of February 1861. On the 5th day of September, he married Miss Mary Ann Campbell . To them were born seven children: Frances J., Dora L., Willaims S., Lillie V., Arizona M., Millie L. and Clarence Bird. Williams S. and Millie L. died in infancy.
Richard Breeden, father of B. B. Breeden, died in September 1872; Lucretia, his mother, died in February, 1874, at the ages of eighty-four and eighty-three years, respectively. Fielding moved to Keokuk county, Iowa, where he died in 1887. Willia ms returned to Illinois and lived in Hancock county where he died in 1896. Berryman never returned from California. He died in the year 1875 or 1876. Owen was killed by a falling tree while hunting, on the 12th day of February, 1868. Millie die d in Illinois in 1865. Polly died in Kansas in 1878. Dudley died in Jackson county, Iowa, in 1842. Susan died in Jackson county in 1845. Lucretia died in infancy in Putnam county, Indiana. Jane now lives in Mariposa county, California. Calvin di ed very suddenly on October 31st, 1899. James lives near Clear Lake, Wisconsin, and Amanda in Jackson county.
Mr. Breeden died on June 7, 1906, being eighty-six years, five months and nineteen days old. His life was long and useful and he was loved and honored by all his family and highly respected by all who knew him.

Notes:

Virginia Gazette, Parks, April 13, 1739, page 4:
Stolen from the Subscriber living in Prince William County, on Tuesday the 6th of this Instant, a very light grey Horse, of a middle size, branded on the mar Buttock with the Letter C, with a hanging Mane, and sprig Tail. The same Night ran awa y one Richard Cross, alias Richard Breeding, who, it is supo'd, stole the said Horse: He is a tall Man, of a dark Complexion, with port, black, currd Hair; his Cloathing was a blew Broadcloth Coat and Wastecoat, a dark coloured Kersy Coat, an d a Pair of purple coloured Leather Breeches: He is this Country born. Whoever apprebends the said Runaway and Horse, shall have Two Pistoles Reward paid bySamuel Earle.

Stolen from the Subscriber living in Prince William County, on Tuesday the 5th of this instant, a very light grey Horse, of middle size, branded on the rear buttock with the letter __ with a hanging mane and a sprig tail. The same night ran away on Richard Cross alias Richard Breeding who it is supos'd stole the said horse. He is a tall man, of dark complexion, with short black curl'd hair; his cloathing(sic) was blew broadcloth coat and wastecoat, a dark colur'd kersey coat and a pair of purple colour'd leather breeches. He is this country born. Whoever apprehends the said runaway and horse, shall have two pistoles reward, paid by...Samuel Earle From Orange County Order Book 1, page 440 At a call'd court held for Orange County the xii day of March 1738, Richard Cross, alias Richard Breaden, a prisoner, committed to the goal of the county by a precept under the hand and seal of Benj. cave Gent, one of His Majesties,Justices of sd county dated this 17th day of March 1738 on suspicion of feloniously taking a gray gelding belonging to Philip Buckner of Gloucester County, Cent. being brought before the Court and Examined and all the witnesses and circumstances relating to the said fact being duly heard and considered this Court are of the opinion that the said Richard Cross alias Breaden is guilty of the fact whereof he is accused and that he ought to be tryed for the same before the Gen'l Court and therefore remand the said Richard Cross alias Breadon to the county jail there to remain until he shall be thence delivered by due Coarse of Law From Virginia Colonial Decisions 1728-1741 pages 92-93 ...the horse belonged to on Buckner in Gloucester and had stray'd into Prince Wm. where he was taken up by on Earl and kept on his plantation 3 or 4 months...from whence the prisoner took him apparently with a felonious intent..."but, the court stated a doubt that the horse, being a stray, as they termed it, felony could not be committed by taking it..." The court reporter then demonstrates English law concerning strays, and then "Wreck treasure trove, waif, stray, or such like ..."Finally, he concludes, "But the court were of the Opinion that it was no felony and so the prisoner was acquitted."

Orange Co. Court Order Book I March 1738/9 (Virginia) "At a Call'd Court held for Orange County the xxii day of March, 1738. Richard Cross alias Richard Breaden, a prisoner committed to the goal of this County by a precept under the hand and Sea l of Benj. Cave Gent. one of his Majesties Justices of sd. county dated the 17th day of march 1738 on suspicion of feloniously taking a Gray Gelding belonging to Philip Buckner of Gloucester County, Gent. being brought before the Court and Exami ned and all the Witnesses and Circumstances relating to the said Fact being duly
heard and considered this Court are of Opinion that the said Richard Cross alias Breaden, is guilty of that fact whereof he is accused and that he ought to be tryed for same before the Gen'l Court and therefore remand the said Richad Cross alia s Breadon to the county Goal there to
remain until he shall be thence delivered by due Course of Law." Samuel Earle and James Herndon put up 100 Pounds each as bond to appear in court to give evidence
Virginia Colonial Decisions; Reports by Randolf and Barradahl 1728-1741 ----the Horse belonged to one Buckner in Gloucester and had stray'd into Prince W'm. where he was taken up by one Earl and kept on his plantation 3 or 4 months---from whenc e the Prisoner took him apparently with
Felonious intent--" But "The Court started a doubt that this Horse, being a stray, as they Termed it, Felony could not be committed by taking it---" "The Court were of Opinion that it was no Felony and so the Prisoner was acquitted. There wa s I think only 6 Judges ag't 5."


FROM CULPEPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOK A PAGE 509
Teste: Roger Dixon Clk
This Indenture made the Twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Three Between Richard Breeding of the Parish of Brumfield and County of Culpeper of one part and his children (to wit) Job, Ossaman, Ann , Abner, Elijah, Drucilla, Richard Breeding of the other part Witnesseth that as said Richard Breeding for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and bears towards his aforesaid children hath given and grants and b y these presents doth give and grant unto his said children Job, Ossaman, Ann, Abner, Elijah, Drucilla and Richard Breeding Eight head of cattle, nine head of sheep, twenty-one head of hogs and their increases, two beds and furniture, one hous e and all the rest of his movable estate to them and their heirs forever to be equally divided among them when they arrive to lawful age. In witness whereof the said Richard Breeding hath hereunto put his hand and affixed his seal the day, mont h and year first above written------
Signed Sealed and Delivered his
in the Presence of .....Richard Breeding L
Signed..William Henderson
mark
Signed..James Archer
his
Richard Breeding
mark
At a court held for the County of Culpeper on the 21st day of June 1753
This Indenture was proven by the oath of James Archer and William Henderson. Witness thereunto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste Roger Dixon Clk

Death: CULPEPER WILLS, BOOK B, p. 91I. Inventory and appraisement of
the estate of Richard Breeding, alias Cross, decd.

1773, Transferred property to children, names 7 children, Culpeper Co., Va.

15 March 1773, Inventory of Estate, Culpeper Co., Va.

20 June 1773, Will Recorded Culpeper Co., Va. Will Book A, page 509.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142166590/richard-cross-breeding?_gl=1*1mmltt2*_ga*ODM0MDExNDM5LjE2NTY1ODIzNDQ.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY2MTc4NDU3OS42NS4xLjE2NjE3ODU1MDguMC4wLjA.

Richard married Eleanor Cross. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Extensive records for the Chiles Family of America by Janice Kinsler Smith found at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~janiceksmith/chiles/ index.html

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Fifth Generation
29. Paul CHILES was born about 1718. He died in 1761 in Halifax County, Virginia.2 He was buried in family cemetery behind home, Altavista, Campbell, Virginia.
Patent #28, Lunenberg, 10 Jan 1748 William Gooch grants unto Paul Chiles 400 acres in Lunenburg "including some of the head Branches of Falling River.... Beginning at Henry Chiles's Corner."

Deed Book #6, 1748-1755, Goochland County, 22 June 1750 "Paul Chiles and Anne his wife of the County of Albermarle to John Payne of the County of Goochland... 200 Acres in Goochland County on Little Byrd Creek."

Halifax County Deed Book 1, 1752-1759, 17 July 1753: Paul Chiles of the Parish of Saint Andrew in the County of Albemarle grants to Valentine Allen of the Parish of Antrim of the County of Halifax 240 acres of land on the "South side of Stanton River opposite to the Mouth of Otter, which was Granted to Henry Chiles by Letters Patent bearing the date of Twelfth Day of January One thousand seven hundred and forty six AND ALSO that other Tract, piece or parcel of Land Scituate lying and being in the County of Halifax aforesaid on the South Side of Stanton River containing Fifty Acres adjoyning the Lines of the above mentioned Tract of Land. Which said Fifty Acres of Land was Granted to Susanna Chiles by Letters Patent bearing date the Tenth Day of January One thousand seven hundred and forty eight And the said Henry Chiles having departed this Life Intestate as well the said Tract of Two hundred and four as that of Fifty Acres of Land descended to the said Paul Chiles as Eldest Son and Heir at Law to the said Henry According to the known and reputed Sounds...."
Land office Patent #31, 1751-1756, 10 Sep 1755: George the Second "in Consideration of the Sum of TEN SHILLINGS" grants to Paul Chiles 80 acres "being in the County of Albemarle on the Branches of Appamattox River." Robt Dinwiddie

Halifax County Deed Book 1, 1752-1759, 30 Nov 1758: Paul Chiles of the County of Bedford to John Payne of the County of Goochland two tracts of parcels of land in the County of Halifax on the South side of The "Stanton River containing Two hundred and thirty four Acres. One hundred and four Acres part thereof Granted to Henry Chiles by Patent baring date the first Day of August One thousand seven hundred and forty five."
Albemarle County Deed Book 2, 1758-1761, 24 June 1760: Paul Chiles of Halifax County deeds to Alexander Trent of Cumberland County "land on the branches of the Appamatux River."
Patent # 34, 1756-1762, 10 Aug 1759: George the Second & c: to Paul Chiles 200 acres in the County of Lunenburgh of both Sides of the South fork of Mayo River.

Land Office Patent #33, 1756-1761, 18 June 1760. "George the second... for divers good causes & Considerations but more especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of FIVE SHILLINGS of good & lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. WE HAVE Granted and Confirmed by these Presents for us our Heirs and Successors DO Give Grant and Confirm unto Paul Chiles One certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing forty three Acres lying and being in the County of Bedford on the North side of Stanton River..." Fran Fauquier

Bedford County Deed Book 1, 1754-1762, 25 Feb. 1760: John Johnson of Cumberland County grants to Paul Chiles of the County of Bedford 345 acres.

Various deeds bearing the names of Paul and his wife Anne involve land in the following places: on the Appomattox and Holloday Rivers, Bedford County, Albemarle County, Halifax County, Parish of St. Ann in the county of Albemarle, and Pittsylvania County. (Eakin, Walter Chiles of Jamestown, p.23)

There are four possible additional children who have not been proved as stated in Sevier Family History p.512-3. They are: Katherine married William Barker; Nancy married an unknown Meeks; Polly married Joseph Russell, Washington County, Virginia on 24 Nov 1810; and William.

Halifax County Will Book O, 1753-1772
2 Sep 1761, 19 Mar 1761:
"I Paul Chiles of Halifax County ... ordain this my last Will and Testament... I lend my loving wife Anne Chiles all my Land where I now dwell during her life then after her deceas I give to my son Henry Chiles One hundred and forty Acres at the Uper End where I now live also One hundred and Eighty four Acres of Land Lying on Buttun Town Creek in Halifax County... to my son Paul Chiles four Hundred Acres on Land lying on the white Marsh in Bedford County and also Four hundred Acres of Land upon Frying Pan Creek in Halifax County... to my Son Rowland Chiles not yet Baptised the Remainder Part of the Land I now live on after my Wifes deceas also one hundred and ten Acres at the mouth of Buttun Town Creek also seventy Acres on Sycamore Creek in Halifax County... my daughter Elizabeth Chiles one Tract of Land Containing Seven hundred and Twenty Eight Acres lying on both sides of Smiths River in Halifax County... to my Daughter Frances Chiles two hundred Acres of Land lying on the Mayo River also four hundred Acres of Land Joining the same not Yet cleared out of the Office in Halifax County also one hundred and Thirty Acres on the other Fork of the Mayo and Four hundred Acres joyning it not yet cleared out of the office to be cleared with my Estate"

Paul CHILES and Ann ROWLAND were married. Ann ROWLAND19 was also known as Ann Chiles.
Albemarle County Wills and Deeds Book 1, 1748-1752, 27 Feb 1748/9: Ann grants to her son Paul land in Albemarle on both sides of the Attomatock River on both sides of Holladay River Containing two hundred and Sixty five acres "it was surveyed for Henry Chiles the first day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and forty." Paul CHILES and Ann ROWLAND had the following children:

67 i. Paul CHILES.

68 ii. Frances CHILES.

+69 iii. Henry CHILES.

+70 iv. Rowland Horsley CHILES.

+71 v. Elizabeth CHILES.

Source:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~janiceksmith/chiles/ henry%20chiles/b38.htm#P38

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"History of Halifax County, Virginia", page 282-283
by Wirt Johnson Carrington, 1924

02 September 1761
Will of Paul Chiles

To my son Henry, negroes and land on Bottom Town creek in Halifax county.

To my son Paul Chiles, negroes and land in Bedford county and in Halifax county.

To my son, Rowland Chiles (not yet baptized), land I now live on, and after my wife's decease, also 110 acres at mouth of Bottom Town creek, also 70 acres on Sycamore creek in Halifax county, and Negroes.

To my daughter, Elizabeth Chiles, 728 acres on both sides of Smith's river in Halifax county, also Negroes.

To my daughter, Frances Chiles, 200 acres on Mayo's river and 400 acres joining the same not yet cleared, out of the office in Halifax county; also 130 acres on the other fork of the mayo and 400 acres joining it not yet cleared; one of the offices to be cleared with my estate; also Negroes.

All personal estate sold at public sale, giving six months credit.

All debts paid from it, and all back lands not mentioned in the will to be sold and equally divided among the children.

To my loving wife, Anne, 60 pounds to be at her disposal.

Ann Chiles, my wife, executrix; John Chiles and Captain John Ward, executors.

Paul (his-X---mark) Chiles

Witnesses: William Cadwell, R. Robinson Hunt and William W. Glass.

Source Information
Ancestry.com. A history of Halifax County (Virginia) [database on-line]. Provo, UT: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.
Original data: Carrington, Wirt Johnson. A history of Halifax County (Virginia). Richmond, Va.: Appeals Press, 1924.

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Halifax County, Virginia
Will Book 0
1752-1773
by Marian Dodson Chiarito

page 29
186 Paul Chiles Accounts Current
Names: Pd. William Owens, Uriah Cameron, Paul Carrington bal. Buchanans Judt., Clemt. Reade by Bond, James Lyle, ditto, John Talbot ditto, David George, William Spurlock, Charles Spurlock, William Owen, Jr., Shadrack Turner, Jno. Denny, Edmd. Pendleton atto. fee vs Paine, Paul Carrington Sharpes Judt., Jos. Ashworth, Webs(to) Gilbert, Alexr. Caldwell, Hugh Challis, Wm. Dudley, Robert Routledge, Mrs. Chiles part of her portion, Acquilla Gilbert, Thomas Dillard, Jonathan Jennings, Moses Harris, Benja. Lank(for) Bumpass Judt., Clerk of Bedford, George Yates,
Wm. Owen for laying 3 negro wenches, William Dudley, William McCoy atto. fee vs Thompson, Paul Carrington Boumans Judt., William Stamps, Benja. Lankford, Jer. Earley, Crocket for smiths work, John Ward, Cox for carriage of tobo., interest on Bond to Lyle from 14 April 1760 til 22 June 1764, David Walker, John Martin, George Yates, John Wood, Richare Lee, John Chiles, Ann Chiles, John Wood, John Ward.
Total: 666.3.6
By John Hanby for a negro sold him, balance of : 204.8.1 due the Exrs.
Dated: 20 July 1764
Signed: Tho. Dillard, Jr., Jno. Donelson
Returned: 20 July 1764

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Halifax County, Virginia
Will Book 0
1752-1773
by Marian Dodson Chiarito

page 37
222 Paul Chiles
Accounts Current
Capt. John WArd, Exr.
To 4510 lbs tobacco, negroes Matt, Lucy, Tom, Daniel & Essex, the hire of 3 negroes 2 years.
By William Madlock his part of crop, Paul Chiles his attendance on the back Surveys 68 days, John Thompson, Exr., John Woodson, Mrs. Munfords fees, Thomas Duncan, Mr. Howard, Robt. Dolton for boarding & schooling two children, Mrs. Ann Chils her Bond, Expences going to Wms.burg, Joseph Whitehead, sail of negro Tom, Kendirck for services, Alex.r Gilbert, Henry Chiles, James Lyle for Bumpass, John Bryand.
Dated: 21 May 1767
Signed: Thomas Dillare, Jr., Ben Lankford
Returned: 21 May 1767

Paul married Anne Rowland. Anne died after 21 May 1767. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Halifax County, Virginia
Will Book 0
1752-1773
by Marian Dodson Chiarito

page 29
186 Paul Chiles Accounts Current
Names: Pd. William Owens, Uriah Cameron, Paul Carrington bal. Buchanans Judt., Clemt. Reade by Bond, James Lyle, ditto, John Talbot ditto, David George, William Spurlock, Charles Spurlock, William Owen, Jr., Shadrack Turner, Jno. Denny, Edmd. Pendleton atto. fee vs Paine, Paul Carrington Sharpes Judt., Jos. Ashworth, Webs(to) Gilbert, Alexr. Caldwell, Hugh Challis, Wm. Dudley, Robert Routledge, Mrs. Chiles part of her portion, Acquilla Gilbert, Thomas Dillard, Jonathan Jennings, Moses Harris, Benja. Lank(for) Bumpass Judt., Clerk of Bedford, George Yates,
Wm. Owen for laying 3 negro wenches, William Dudley, William McCoy atto. fee vs Thompson, Paul Carrington Boumans Judt., William Stamps, Benja. Lankford, Jer. Earley, Crocket for smiths work, John Ward, Cox for carriage of tobo., interest on Bond to Lyle from 14 April 1760 til 22 June 1764, David Walker, John Martin, George Yates, John Wood, Richare Lee, John Chiles, Ann Chiles, John Wood, John Ward.
Total: 666.3.6
By John Hanby for a negro sold him, balance of : 204.8.1 due the Exrs.
Dated: 20 July 1764
Signed: Tho. Dillard, Jr., Jno. Donelson
Returned: 20 July 1764

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Halifax County, Virginia
Will Book 0
1752-1773
by Marian Dodson Chiarito

page 37
222 Paul Chiles
Accounts Current
Capt. John WArd, Exr.
To 4510 lbs tobacco, negroes Matt, Lucy, Tom, Daniel & Essex, the hire of 3 negroes 2 years.
By William Madlock his part of crop, Paul Chiles his attendance on the back Surveys 68 days, John Thompson, Exr., John Woodson, Mrs. Munfords fees, Thomas Duncan, Mr. Howard, Robt. Dolton for boarding & schooling two children, Mrs. Ann Chils her Bond, Expences going to Wms.burg, Joseph Whitehead, sail of negro Tom, Kendirck for services, Alex.r Gilbert, Henry Chiles, James Lyle for Bumpass, John Bryand.
Dated: 21 May 1767
Signed: Thomas Dillare, Jr., Ben Lankford
Returned: 21 May 1767

Notes:

Married:
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about Paul Chiles
Name: Paul Chiles
Gender: Male
Birth Place: VA
Birth Year: 1718
Spouse Name: Anne Rowland
Number Pages: 1
Source Citation: Source number: 35.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: VAU.

Source Information:
Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
Original data: This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived from an array of materials including pedigree charts, family history articles, querie.

Notes:

Extensive records for the Chiles Family of America by Janice Kinsler Smith found at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~janiceksmith/chiles/ index.html
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Fourth Generation
5. Henry CHILES Jr. died on 27 Jun 1746 in Amelia County, Virginia.2 He was born in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia.
"Henry Chiles, Jr., Lived in King William County; patented 400 acres in Hanover County on May 6, 1725; patented another 400 acres in Hanover in October 1727. Henry Chiles, planter, deeded land in Hanover County to Ambrose Hundley on Sept. 6, 1735." (Sevier and Madden, Sevier Family History, p.512)

Henry CHILES Jr. and Anne HARRELSON were married. Anne HARRELSON (daughter of Paul HARRELSON and Rebecca (HARRELSON)) was born before 1734.5 She was also known as Anne Chiles. She died in Halifax County, Virginia.5 She was buried in family cemetery behind home, Altavista, Campbell, Virginia.
"Anne Harrelson was the daughter of Paul Harrelson of St. Peters Parish, New Kent Co., Va. His will proved April 5, 1734 in Hanover Co., Va., mentioned her. She was living in Halifax Co., Va., in 1758." (Sevier and Madden, Sevier Family History, p.512)
The will dated 18 August 1718 reads: "I Paul Harrelson of St. Pauls Parish, New Kent County.... I give .... to my well beloved daughter Anne Chiles a negro boy named Dinnis, a feather bed and furniture." (Eakin, Walter Chiles of Jamestown, p.22) Henry CHILES Jr. and Anne HARRELSON had the following children:

+25 i. Henry CHILES.
+26 ii. Ann CHILES.
+27 iii. Elizabeth CHILES.
+28 iv. Susanna CHILES.
+29 v. Paul CHILES.
+30 vi. John CHILES.

Source:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~janiceksmith/chiles/ henry%20chiles/b241.htm#P38

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CAMPBELL COUNTY, VA - HISTORY - Campbell Chronicles and Family Sketches
Family Sketches - Ward
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CAMPBELL CHRONICLES and FAMILY SKETCHES

Embracing the History of CAMPBELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA
1782-1926
By R. H. EARLY
With Illustrations
J. P. BELL COMPANY
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 1927

Ward

Joseph Ward patented 731 acres on the north fork of Little Roanoke in
Brunswick county in 1739. The next year John Ward patented 40O acres on the
south side of Rose's creek; in 1742 Richard Ward patented 17OO acres on Staunton
river; in 175O John Ward patented 425 acres on Hunter's branch on the north side
of Hunter's creek and a year later patented 55O acres at the head of Jenita
creek. Two or more families bearing the Ward name were recorded in Campbell, and
the names John and Richard are found among Major John Ward's descendants, but
nothing has been found concerning these early patentees. In 1753 the two
brothers, John and Jeremiah Ward, of Albemarle, patented 32OO acres of land on
the north side of Dan river in Pittsylvania county, which were located (as
designated) "in the mountains." John then settled at Reed creek; and some years
later Jerry moved to Cabell county on the Guyandotte river. John Ward married
the beautiful Anne, daughter of Henry and Anne Harrelson-Chiles of Pittsylvania.
He built a second home, The Mansion, east of the mouth of Otter river near its
entrance into the Staunton and only a few miles from where Alta Vista now
stands; here he lived, and, dying (over 10O years old), in 1816, was buried in
the family grave-yard nearby. Major Ward married, secondly, 1766, Mrs. Sarah
Clark - Lynch, daughter of Christ. Clark and widow of Charles Lynch, Sr., for
which she was disowned by the Quakers, Ward not being of the sect. He received
his title in 1778 as Major of Bedford county militia, an office he resigned in
1781 on account of his great age.

In 1778 Major Ward established a ferry across the Staunton, having previously
kept there a boat free to passengers, and in 1810 he obtained permission to
erect a toll bridge near his ferry. As early as 1769 he built mills at Sinkler's
and Chile's creeks; raised large yield of hemp upon his land. Included in his
estate was a tract called Indian Camps, which received the name from its use by
Indians. He surveyed the road leading to Lynchburg which still bears his name
and which, though recently improved by shortening of curves, filling of
depressions and sand-clay resurfacing, is not materially changed from its early
lines; in providing cross-country passage for his neighbors, Ward builded better
than he reckoned, for his road now forms part of a highway which runs through
the state, and connects with routes leading north and south.
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Henry married Anne Harrelson. Anne died before 1734 in Halifax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]