Family:William Rutherford and Agnes Beard (1)

Agnes Beard, daughter of John and Elizabeth Beard of Lunenburg [now Bedford County, VA] married William Rutherford before July 3rd, 1750. William Rutherford was named as John Beard's son-in-law in a deed on July 3rd, 1750. William Rutherford was named as a son and heir-in-law of James Rutherford June 4th, 1760, at which time, Agnes Beard relinquished her dower rights. Hannah Beard, married William Rutherford, before September 27th, 1779. William sold a tract of land in Bedford County, VA on September 27th, 1779 and his wife, Hannah Beard, relinquished her dower rights. In his 1780 will, John Beard again referred to William Rutherford as his son-in-law.

m. [1] Agnes Beard b. between 1724 - 1734 in Lunenburg, Co. now Bedford Co., VA m. before 7/3/1750

m. [2] Hannah Beard b. 1735 d. aft 1791 m. bef 9/27/1779

all children were with AgnesBeard

Agnes and Hannah Beard were d/o John Beard and Elizabeth

John Beard was born in Virginia, and died about 1780 in Lunenburg Co., VA, now Bedford Co., VA. Elizabeth was born in Virginia, and died after 1787 in Campbell Co., VA. John Beard was a weaver

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1749 - Deed for William Rutherford and wife Agnes Beard to William 350 Acres lying on the upper side of Falling River, including both sides of Reedy Creek, this land granted by patent to John Beard, Jan 10, 1748. John Beard conveyed by deed to William Rutherford. Witnesses: William Bumpass and Thomas Dixon. recorded April 27, 1761. [widow’s terce?]

1749 - Lunenburg County Deeds, book 1 page 454 Richard Kennon, Gent, of Charles City Co., VA & William Kennon, Jr., of Henrico Co., VA to William Rutherford, 10th day of July 1749, pg 455 - patented 435 [436?] acres of land on both sides of Cub Creek

1749 - abt 1749 William Rutherford Jr was born at Cub Creek, Lunenburg County VA

1750 - John Beard of Lunenburg County to William Rutherford "for love and affection I have for my son-in-law", 150 acres, Lunenburg County on Reedy Creek. Recorded 3, July, 1750. signed by John Beard

1751 - Will. Aug 12, 1751. I, Daniel Patterson of Lunenburg, fuller, being very sick and weak in body - Firstly, all my just debts and funeral charges are to be paid. To my 2 daughters, Catherine and Ann Patterson or either of them, coming over from Ireland - my personal estate, with all my movables, and if either of my daughters does not come oversea to enjoy the same, [to] William Lawson. Executor - said William Lawson. William Lawson is to satisfy himself out of the personal estate, and to make an equal division of the rest between him and his 2 brothers, John and David Lawson. To John Lawson - the young black mare and 1 pistoale and colt, and no more. Signed - Daniel Patterson. Witnesses - Enoch Armitage, Alex'r Irwin, Euphemie Trapnell (T her mark), James Dorchester. At Oct 2, 1751 Court, the will of the deceased was exhibited by the executor, and the same was proved by the oaths of the witnesses, and ordered to be recorded, and the executor, with Alexander Irwin and William Rutherford, his sureties, entered into bond, and certificate was granted the executor for obtaining a probate of the said will.

1752 - Lunenburg County Tithes List taken by Cornelius Cargill records William Rutherford - 1 tithe

1754 - Bedford County was formed in 1754 from the northwest part of Lunenburg and a small part of Albemarle. In 1755 the Act creating Bedford County specifies that "Lunenburg be divided, from the mouth of Falling River up the said river to the fork, thence up the fork running by John Beard's to the head...and all that part of said Lunenburg shall be called by the name of Bedford..." - "The Old Free State" - pg 142

December 23, 1754: Moses Helm, Wm: Moore, Thomas Franklin, John Bollings Tiths, William Rutherford, James Murphy, James Wheeler, John Gallaway, Archibald Campbell, James Machvenals, Edm: Fair, Nicholas Hays, Lewis Franklin, Edmond Franklin, John Thompson, John Pleasants Tiths, Nathn: Paterson, Hugh Bowles and John Carson Ordered to work on the Road whereof John Beard is Overseer. - Bedford County Court Book 1 page 23

1755 - William Rutherford patented 300 acres of land on the branches of Beaver Creek 11/24/1755. Bedford County Deeds, book 1 page 454

1755 - James Rutherford [Lunenburg County] and son William Rutherford [Bedford County] conveyed 1000 acres of land on both sides of Cub Creek in Lunenburg County to Matthew Watson both wives relinquished their respective dower rights. 9/2/1755. Lunenburg County Deeds, book 6 page 115 [Matthew Watson was the father-in-law of Peter Rawlings, father of his wife Mary]

1757 - Bedford Co. Court Order Book 1, March 1757, "deed from John Beard to Vincent Glass was acknowledged by the said Beard and ordered to be recorded." Probably refers to Deed Book A-1 for March 28, 1757, which has deed from John Beard to Vincent Glass, 200 acres both sides Falling River beginning at a maple on lower side of river to Joanes Corner onto Manley's line, for 50 pounds.

1760 - William Rutherford sold 1000 acres of land and his wife Agnes Beard released her dower rights. William was mentioned as the son of James Rutherford as his heir-in-law. 6/4/1760 Lunenburg County Deeds, book 2 page 261

1760 - Lunenburg Deed Bk 6 pg 262. Nov 1760 from James Logan of Lunenburg, to Peter Rawlins of Lunenburg, for 137 pounds, about 210 acres in Lunenburg on the South Side of Cub Creek and bounded by Turkey Cock Cr. Signed: James Logan. Wit: William Rutherford, John McNess, Thomas Paulet. Recorded Nov 4, 1760.

1763 - Lunenburg Will Bk 2 page 184. Will. Sep 13, 1763. Matthew Campbell of Lunenburg Son - John Campbell. Daughter - Salle Campbell. Indicates other children but not named Exr: Wm Rutherford, John Holt, and Peter Rawlings. Wit: Wm Rutherford, Peter Rawlins, John Holt and Peter MacCown. WP Oct 13, 1763.

October 19, 1763 in Lunenburg Co., VA there was a sale of the estate of Matthew Campbell dec'd. Purchasers were: William Rutherford, Josiah East, Sarah Campbell, William Flemen (Fleeman?) Cock, James East, and others.

1763 - Lunenburg Will Bk 9 pg 273. Oct 13, 1763 from John Watson of Louisa County, to John Clarke of Lunenburg, for 40 pounds, 271 acres in Lunenburg & bounded by Kennon's and Rutherford's corner, Richard Adams, Matthew Watson. Signed - John Watson. Wit - James Taylor, John Holt, Peter Rawlins, William Rutherford. Recorded Oct 13, 1763. [William Kennon later became a provinicial congressman along with Griffith Rutherford and William Sharp for North Carolina in April of 1775 - "John Caldwell, an elder in the Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church in Lancaster County, Penna., is the recognized founder of the Cub Creek Congregation, in which movement he was ably assisted by Andrew and Thomas Cunningham, along with 14 others who purchased land, then in Brunswick County from Richard and William Kennon."

1763 - Lunenburg Will Bk 2 page 210. An account of sales of the estate of Matthew Campbell dec'd Oct 19, 1763. Purchasers were: Wm Rutherford, Josias East, Sarah Campbell, Wm Flemen Cock, James East, Collier Barksdale, Jos Davis, John Holt, James Mitchell, Richard Gideon, James Gideon, Wm Edwards, Samuel Allin, Peter Rawlins, John Caldwell, Robt Templeton, John Brent, Wm Price, Josias Campbell, Wm Hazlewood, William Rawlins, Wm Weatherford, Geo Welch, Henry Barnes, Burwell Voden, Gidion Thomas, John White, Arthur Slayton. Rec: Feb 9, 1764.

1764 - Lunenburg Will Bk 9 page 354. Feb 9, 1764 from William Rutherford of Bedford Co., to Peter Rawlins of Lunenburg, for 66 pounds, 100 acres in Lunenburg on the branches of Cubb Creek and bounded by trees. Signed - Wm Rutherford. Wit - none

1764 - Lunenburg Will Bk 2 Pg 210. An account of sales of the estate of Matthew Campbell dec'd Oct 19, 1763. Purchasers were: Wm Rutherford, Josias East Sarah Campbell, Wm Flemen Cock, James East, Collier Barksdale, Jos Davis, John Holt, James Mitchell, Rich'd Gideon, James Gideon, Wm Edwards, Alex'r _erryhill, Sam'l Allin, Peter Rawlins, John Caldwell, Robt Templeton, John Brent, Wm Price, Josias Campbell, Wm Hazlewood, Wm Rawlins, Wm Weatherford, Geo Welch, Joh__udgeon, Henry Barnes, Burwell Voden, Gidion Thomas, Richard _udgeon, John White, Arthur Slayton. Rec: Feb 9, 1764.

1765 - Nance, "Charlotte County, Virginia Deed Books 1 & 2", p 145: "p. 260: 10 Sept. 1765. William Rutherford of Russell Parish Bedford Co. to Cuthbert Wiliamson..." Witnesses: John White, Henry Madison, Samuel White, Sherod Allin, Joseph Curd. Recorded 07 April 1767

1773 June 15: William Rutherford, Location: Albemarle County. Description: 292 acres on both sides Beaver Creek of the Fluvanna River, adj. James Johnson.Source: Land Office Patents No. 41, 1772-1773, p. 403 (Reel 40). [Cavaliers & Pioneers volume 7]

1774 - William Rutherford patented 358 acres of land on the west side of Falling River in Bedford County, VA 12/7/1774. Virginia Patents, #42, reel 41 page 897 VA State Library [present day Campbell County, VA]

1774 - William Rutherford and others were among the signers of a petition to the House of Burgesses from "Presbyterian dissenters of Peaks of Otter Church". The male members of the Peaks of Otter Presbyterian Church petitioned the VA House of Burgesses for permission to own slaves and land so that they could earn enough money to be able to pay for a minister. Their petition reiterated their willingness to "contribute our Quota in Support of the Church of England" and they recognized that they enjoyed "the free Exercises of our Religion as Presbyterian Dissenters unmolested" and requested the protection of the House so that they could continue to practice their religion which they "humbly conceive is well calculated to make men wise here and happy thereafter." The petition was signed by 102 men, including ten Mitchells, seven Dooleys, five Kennedys, six Ewings, four Reeds, three Campbells, three Beards and William Rutherford. They received permissison and bought four slaves: Kate, Tom, Jerry, and Venus. (Virginia Historical Magazine vol. 12 - Published by the Virginia Historical Society. Vols. 1-68. 1893-1960)

Aug. 5, 1774 - Samuel Fleming and Elizabeth Rutherford married, d/o William Rutherford; John Forbes, Surety.

Commissioners certificate: Wm. Rutherford, Sr. assignee of William Moore, assignee of James Thompson. 200 acres on Mill Creek settled 1774 Early Adventurers on Western Waters, Vol 2 By Mary Kegley Montgomery Co., Va. p. 104

Feb. 14, 1778 - James Russell and Rosannah Rutherford married, d/o William Rutherford; Robert Russell, Surety.

1779 - William Rutherford sold acres 1000 of land to David Ross. His 2nd wife Hannah Beard released her dower rights. 9/27/1779 (Bedford County Deeds, book 6-F page 340)

1779 - Elizabeth Beard proved that in 1779 and 1781 she had furnished supplies to the Revolutionary War Army and was allowed payment.

1780 - April 20, 1780, John Beard died. His will is recorded Bedford County, Virginia Will Book I, Pages 384-385. William Rutherford cited as a son-in-law. The will of John Beard mentions: wife, Elizabeth; granddaughter Elizabeth Campbell; daughter Elizabeth Campbell; granddaughter Isabel Boze; granddaughters Rosannah Russell, Jean Rutherford, Rachel Dixon, Ratchel Robinson; grandsons David Beard, Samuel Beard and Adam Beard; former son-in-law Edward Phair and son-in-law William Rutherford.

1784-85 - Elizabeth Beard witnessed the marriage of her grandson James Campbell in 1784/85 in Campbell Co. VA to Jane Means. She is listed in the 1785 and 1787 Campbell Co. Tax Lists, District 2.

1785 - Elizabeth Beard - "The 1785 Campbell County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List", District No. 2: 2 blacks under 16, 3 blacks over 16, 5 horses and 14 cattle.

1791 - William Rutherford died after February 1791, in Lunenburg County, Virginia. Agnes Beard, daughter of John and Elizabeth Beard of Lunenburg, now Bedford County, Virginia; m. William Rutherford. Hannah Beard, married William Rutherford, before 27 September 1779. William Rutherford was named as a son-in-law of John Beard in a deed 3 July 1750. William was named as son and heir-at-law of James Rutherford 4 June 1760 and his wife Agnes relinquished her dower rights. William sold a tract of land in Bedford County, Virginia, 27 September 1779 and his wife, Hannah, relinquished her dower rights. In 1780 John Beard again referred to William Rutherford as his son-in-law.