Family:Alexander Reid and Jane Caldwell (1)

Genealogy Report and Notes on Alexander Reid and Jane Caldwell:

Descendants of Alexander Reid

Generation No. 1

1. ALEXANDER3 REID (THOMAS2, UNKNOWN1) was born Abt. 1705 in Ireland. He married JANE CALDWELL Bef. 1743 in Prob. Virginia. She was born 1722 in Scotland.

Notes for ALEXANDER REID: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=austinrdon&id=I14669

4. Alexander Reid was born ABT 1717 in Ireland, and died 21 MAR 1804 in Amherst County, Virginia. He was the son of 8. Thomas Reid and 9. Mary McKean.

5. Jane Caldwell was born 1722 in Scotland.

Children of Jane Caldwell and Alexander Reid are:    i. Mary Reid was born 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia. She married Thomas Shannon 1764 in Amherst County, Virginia. He was born 1742, and died 1800.  
   ii. Annes Susannah Reid was born 24 SEP 1745 in Rockfish River region, Albemarle County, Virginia, and died 12 JUL 1825 in Warren County, Kentucky. She married James Reid 22 FEB 1763 in Rockfish River region, Albemarle County, Virginia, son of John Reid and Jean. He was born 13 AUG 1740 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died 23 FEB 1811 in Warren County, Kentucky.  

2. iii. James Reid was born 1750 in Albemarle or Amherst County, Virginia, and died 06 JUN 1830 in Greenbrier County, Virginia. He married Margaret Brown Anderson 25 DEC 1790 in Amherst County, Virginia, daughter of John Anderson and Elizabeth Turpin Davis. She was born ABT 1765 in Virginia, and died AFT 1840 in Virginia.

   iv. Alexander Minor Reid was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, and died 26 JUN 1840 in Kentucky. He married Mary ABT 1775. She died 04 JAN 1827 in Madison County, Kentucky.  
   v. Samuel Reid was born 27 JUN 1754 in Albemarle County, Virginia, and died 25 NOV 1835 in Garrard County, Virginia. He married Suity Woods 09 SEP 1799 in Albemarle County, Virginia. She was born 1752, and died 1823.  
   vi. Esther Reid was born 1755 in Albemarle County, Virginia, and died in Augusta County, Virginia. She married John Finley BEF 1776 in Virginia. He was born 1737, and died 1802.  
   vii. John Nathan Reid was born 1765 in Amherst County, Virginia, and died 1799 in Amherst County, Virginia. He married Anna Woods ABT 1787. She was born 1760, and died 1805.  
   viii. Martha Reid was born 1765 in Amherst County, Virginia. She married James Davis 01 JAN 1785 in Amherst County, Virginia. He was born 1761.  
   ix. Jane Reid was born 1765. She married Andrew Weir, son of Robert Weir and Martha Reid. He was born 1762.  

Children of ALEXANDER REID and JANE CALDWELL are: i. MARY4 REID, b. 1743, Albemarle County, Virginia; m. THOMAS SHANNON, 1764, Amherst County, Virginia; b. 1742; d. 1800.

Notes for THOMAS SHANNON: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=austinrdon&id=I15823

ID: I15823 Name: Thomas Shannon Sex: M Birth: 1742 Death: 1800 Note: 1. Served as Capitan in the Revolutionary Army (Per Shannon family history) Sources: 1. Craig, Marion Stark, My BYERS-BONAR-SHANNON And Allied Families, 1976, LDS Film#1036519 item#3. 2. Eagleson, Andrew S, BYERS Family History, 1908, LDS Film #1320634#5 1988.Reid, Russel Martin, Records of the Reid & Shannon Families. Russel 3. Martin Reid, 206 Sequoya Road, Louisville, KY 40207 r.reid@@uofl.edu 4. Bell, Raymond Martin, SHANNON of Washington County PA, Keyhole XVIII,2 April 1990, p77-80. 5. Craig, Marion Stark, "SHANNON-REID", in American Ancestry (Supplement #1) of M. S. Craig, 1991, LDS Film#1697645 item#4 : also in John REID of Bert Township, Lancaster County, PA & Daughter, Sarah REID, And Her Husband, John SHANNON, 1991, LDS Film#1697645 item#9 Other: In 1795 Elizabeth Williams, age 7 years 8 months, daughter of Rebecca Williams, was bound unto Mrs. Mary Shannon [ Shannon p16] va000267: Kaye VAN FLEET Address: Rt 1, Russell, Iowa 50238 USA Phone/Email: 5155352028 whiteroof@hotmail.com

Marriage 1 Mary Reid b: 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia Married: 1764 in Amherst County, Virginia Children

John F. Shannon b: 1765
Jane Reid Shannon b: 27 APR 1767
Alexander Shannon b: 04 APR 1769 in Virginia
Thomas Shannon b: 1770
Sarah Shannon b: 16 JAN 1771 in Virginia
James Shannon b: NOV 1774
Samuel Shannon b: ABT 1776
Agnes Nancy Wallice Shannon b: 15 JAN 1776
William Shannon b: 1781
Mary Shannon b: 1783

ii. AGNES SUSANNAH REID, b. 24 Sep 1745, Rockfish River region, Albemarle County, Virginia; d. 12 Jul 1825, Warren County, Kentucky; m. JAMES REID, 22 Feb 1763, Rockfish River region, Albemarle County, Virginia; b. 13 Aug 1740, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; d. 23 Feb 1811, Warren County, Kentucky. iii. JAMES REID, b. 1750, Albemarle or Amherst County, Virginia; d. 06 Jun 1830, Greenbrier County, Virginia; m. MARGARET BROWN ANDERSON, 25 Dec 1790, Amherst County, Virginia; b. Abt. 1765, Virginia; d. Aft. 1840, Virginia. iv. SAMUEL REID, b. 27 Jun 1754, Albemarle County, Virginia; d. 25 Nov 1835, Garrard County, Virginia; m. SUITY WOODS, 09 Sep 1799, Albemarle County, Virginia; b. 1752; d. 1823. v. ESTHER REID, b. Abt. 1755, Albemarle County, Virginia; m. JOHN FINLEY, Bef. 1783, Prob. Augusta County, Virginia; b. 15 Dec 1737, Augusta County, Virginia; d. Bef. 25 Oct 1802, Augusta County, Virginia.

Notes for JOHN FINLEY: John Finley will, 2 February 1802, Augusta County, VA, Will Book 9:242

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the second day of February 1802 I John Finley of the County of Augusta being of sound mind and memory thanks be given unto god therefore calling unto me the mortality of my bodey and that it is appointed for all men our time: do make and ordain this my last will and testament and having such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased god to Bless me with in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and forme - Itemos Patsey Dicktam hath at different times got as much of my Estate as I allowher I so not allow her any more of my Estate that I now possess in Augusta County I allow to be sold ...?...and personal except my household furniture that I allow to be divided between my two Daughters Esther and Polly I allow each of my daughters Ann Shannon Esther Finley & Polly Finley two hundred pounds in ...?... when either of them recieve their part of money I allow a good Negro or Girle to be bought for their use I allow my Daughter Polly to be ...?...in Cloathing equall to her other sister when they joyn wedlock each to be provided in a good riding beast and household furniture and ...?.. suitable for housekeeping if either of my daughters dies before wedding her part in money is to remain in my Estate I allow my just debts be paid my son James Finley I allow to be put to School to learn then I allow him to be found in books cloathing and riding as his ...?...may require I allow him to get a regular course of education ...?..live to make choice of a calling I allow him to be furnished with ...?...beast saddle bridle & saddle bags and cloathing suitable for his calling and one hundred Dollars in money the land left me by Daddy Reid in ...?...lying on Green River I allow to sold and the price to be divided among my three daughters the thousand acres that I had obligation ...?...for that I signed over to Colonel Estill and the other 250 acres that Read Junr paid the survaying and the tax for if theres my ...?... got for them I allow to be Divided amongst my daughters and their issue that have the most need at the Discration of Executors I appoint my two nepews John Caldwell and Samuel Steele Finley Executors of this my last Will and testament should either of these die before they called uppon by this will I hope sum of the rest of my friends will take the place and I do hereby confirm and allow this and no other to be my last will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

                                  Jno Finley (seal)

Signed sealed and acknowled in the presence of Samuel Finley William Ransay William Finley

At a Court held for Augusta County, October the 25th 1802 This last will and Testament of John Finley deceased was proved by the oath of William Finley a subscribing witness thereto and it being further proved by the oaths of Robert Finley and Samuel Finley Gent? that the said will was written altogether in the hand writing of the testator which is ordered to be recorded and on the motion of John Caldwell and Samuel S Finley the Executors therein named who made oath according to law, together with Robert Finley William Davis Thomas Marshall and Andrew Fulton their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $15,000 conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form according to law.

                             Teste

John Finley apraisement, 25 December 1810 Augusta County, VA DB 10:414.

A bill of the apraisement of the estate of John Finley deceased

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ID: I10101 Name: John FINLEY Given Name: John Surname: Finley Sex: M Birth: 15 DEC 1737 in Augusta Co,VA Death: BEF 25 OCT 1802 in Augusta Co,VA

Father: William FINLEY b: 6 MAR 1712 in Dublin,Ireland Mother: Mary WALLACE b: ABT 1712 in Dublin,Ireland

Marriage 1 Esther REID b: ABT 1755 in Albemarle Co,VA Married: ABT 1782 in Augusta Co?,VA Children

James F. FINLEY b: 15 JUN 1783 in Augusta Co,VA

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Ahnentafel, Generation No. 2

2. John Finley was born 1737 in Va., and died BEF 2 FEB 1802 in Va.. He was the son of 4. William Finley and 5. Mary Wallace.

3. Esther Reid.

Children of Esther Reid and John Finley are:    i. Patsy Finley. She married Mr Dickman.  
   ii. Esther Finley. She married Isaac Tate 7 JUL 1804, son of John Tate and Jane Steele.  

1. iii. James Finley was born 15 JUN 1783 in Augusta Co., Va., and died 2 OCT 1866 in Lincoln Co., Mo.. He married Mary "Patsy" Ramsey 2 OCT 1811 in Shelby Co., Ky, daughter of Andrew Ramsey and Mary Steele. She was born 26 NOV 1786 in Va., and died 8 DEC 1851 in Lincoln Co., Mo..

   iv. Mary "Polly" Finley. She married John Shannon OCT 1804.  
   v. Ann Finley. 

vi. ALEXANDER MINOR REID, b. Bef. 1757, Albemarle County, Virginia; d. 26 Jun 1840, Kentucky; m. MARY ???, Abt. 1775; d. Jan 1827, Madison County, Kentucky. vii. JOHN NATHAN REID, b. 1765, Amherst County, Virginia; d. 1799, Amherst County, Virginia; m. ANNA WOODS, Abt. 1787; b. 1760; d. 1805. viii. JANE REID, b. 1765; m. ANDREW WEIR; b. 1762; d. 1821, Rockbridge County, Virginia.