Person:Gabriel Penn (1)

Records in Virginia

• Deed dated July 14, 1766, from Carter Braxton of King William County, to Matthew Tucker of Amherst County, for £36, conveying 144 acres on both sides of Buffaloe, being part of a tract of Braxton's. Lines: George Seaton, N side of Buffaloe, Braxton; in Tucker's possession. Witnesses were George Seaton, Edmd. Wilcox, Hugh Rose, William Walton, and Gabriel Penn. Deed Book B, page 105, Amherst County, Virginia. VAGenWeb.org

• Indenture dated July 30, 1766, from James Bush of Amherst County to McPherson & Minzies, of Henrico County, Merchants, 5 shillings to secured debt of bond as of July 30, 1766, of £106-16-2 half penny and principal of £53-8-1 penny farthing, conveying 75 acres joining Thomas Parks and Henry Childers and piece of land that Peter Field Trent bought of Benjamin Stinnett and same land James Bush bought of John Stinnett; also 373 acres that James Buxh bought from Glover Davenport and where John Berry lives joining William Cabell, Jr. and Thomas Parks; also one cow marked with John Stinnett's mark and calf with his own makr. One cow with Drury Tucker's makr and calf with mine. Two red "Earlings" and other stock and household goods. Witnesses were Thomas Reid, Gabriel Penn and William Penn. Signed by James Bush (by his mark). Deed Book B, page 122, Amherst County, Virginia. VAGenWeb.org

• Deed dated August 15, 1771, from Ambrose Porter and wife, Jimimia, to John Scott for £130, conveying 310½ acres on South branch of Buffalo, adjoining lands of Drury Tucker. Witnesses were Gabriel Penn, Thomas Lumpkin, Benjamin Taliaferro, and Aaron Higginbotham. Deed Book C, page 234, Amherst County, Virginia. VAGenWeb.org

• Matthew Tucker, together with Gabriel Penn, William Loving, John Dillard and Edmund Wilcox, bondman for Sheriff's bond in the amount of £1000 to faithfully collect levies, of John Dillard. Bond dated May 4, 1772. Deed Book C, page 317, Amherst County, Virginia. VAGenWeb.org

• Deed dated September 21, 1772, from Abraham Penn of Amherst County to Drury Tucker of same, for £150, conveying 301 acres on South side branch of Harris Creek and East of Tobacco Row Mountains. Being tract of land purchased by Penn from Baylor Walker of King and Queen County by two deeds recorded in Amherst County for 136 acres by deed dated October 5, 1767, adjoining the lines of John Harris and the other tract by deed dated March 4, 1771, for 165 acres purchased from George McDaniel. Witnesses to the deed were Edmund Wilcox, Benjamin Taliaferro, Thomas Lumpkin, Joseph Cabell, Matthew Tucker, Gabriel Penn. Marginal note that original delivered to Joseph Tucker October 30, 1779. Deed Book C, page 429, Amherst County, Virginia. VAGenWeb.org

• Deed dated September 21, 1772, from Abraham Penn of Amherst County to Drury Tucker of same, for £150, conveying 301 acres on South side branch of Harris Creek and East of Tobacco Row Mountains. Being tract of land purchased by Penn from Baylor Walker of King and Queen County by two deeds recorded in Amherst County for 136 acres by deed dated October 5, 1767, adjoining the lines of John Harris and the other tract by deed dated March 4, 1771, for 165 acres purchased from George McDaniel. Witnesses to the deed were Edmund Wilcox, Benjamin Taliaferro, Thomas Lumpkin, Joseph Cabell, Matthew Tucker, Gabriel Penn. Marginal note that original delivered to Joseph Tucker October 30, 1779. Deed Book C, page 429, Amherst County, Virginia. VAGenWeb.org

Records in Augusta County, VA

From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:

• Vol. 2 - Coleman's heirs vs. Penn's heirs--O. S. __; N. S. 98--Bill, 30th March, 1812, by William, Robert H., Reuben and Lindsey Coleman, heirs and devisees of Geo. Coleman. On 4th May, 1782, Gabriel Penn conveyed to George Coleman 562 acres in Amherst. Gabriel died, testate, in Amherst, leaving children, viz: James and Edmund Penn; Elizabeth, wife of William Long; late Elizabeth Callaway, widow of James Callaway; Sophia, wife of William S. Crawford; Pamelia, wife of Thomas Haskins; Matilda, wife of Abner Nash; Fannie, wife of William [s/b Samuel] White; Nancy, widow of John McCredie, deceased, late widow of Alexander Brydie; Sarah, wife of Thomas Crews; Catherine, wife of _____ Holder. Elizabeth Braxton recovered dower in said lands as widow of Carter Braxton, to whom they were patented. Colemans seek to recover from Penns. Will of Gabriel Penn of Amherst. Son, James, lands by military land warrant, surveyed to Gabriel's deceased brother, William Penn; daughters, Betsey Callaway, Sophia Crawford, Permelia Haskins, Matilda Nash, Fanny White, Nancy Penn (infant); son, Edmund (infant); daughters, Sally and Catherine Penn (infants); wife, Sarah; sons-in-law, William Crawford and James Callaway. Dated 21st November, 1794. Recorded in Amherst, 16th July, 1798. Deed, 4th May, 1782, by Gabriel Penn and Sarah of Amherst to George Coleman, 562 acres on Rutledges Creek. Recorded in Amherst, 6th May, 1782. Deed, 4th May, 1782, by George Coleman and Judith of Amherst to Gabriel Penn, 370 acres on Buffaloe River in Amherst, whereon George lives, conveyed to him by Dudley Gatewood, 30th January, 1778. Recorded in Amherst, 6th May, 1782. Recorded from Richmond Superior Court of Chancery. Bill filed 23d April, 1798, by Elizabeth Braxton, widow of Carter Braxton, against following, viz: James Watson, William Warwick, Samuel Meredith, George Dillard, Benj. Rucker, Wm. Long and Elizabeth, Richard Wilson, Peter Cashwell, Ezekiel Gilbert, Benami Stone, Joseph Higginbotham, Lindsay Coleman, Joshua Hudson, Benjamin Miles, Samuel Huckstep, James Liveley, Drury Tucker, Sarah Penn, Edmund Penn (infant of Gabriel Penn), Robert Holloway and Sally (his wife);William Coleman, Robert Coleman, Reuben Coleman, Lindsey Coleman, infants of Geo. Coleman, deceased. George Braxton devised to his son Carter Braxton (whose widow Elizabeth is) 2,500 acres in Goochland (Amherst), patented to George 25th November, 1743. Defendants are holders of parts of this tract and Elizabeth seeks to recover dower in the lands. These defendants added, viz: William Cabell, John Penn, James Savage, Sophia and Wm. Lee, infants of Francis Lee, deceased; Seaton M. Penn, Charles B., Elizabeth, Polly, Joseph Penn, infants of Joseph Penn, deceased. James Watson answers, he purchased from Carter Braxton in 1776. Alleges a marriage settlement between Carter and Elizabeth. William Warrick answers ditto, he bought of William and George Penn, Jr., who were devisees of their father, George Penn, Sr., who was devisee of Ambrose Lee, deceased, who is supposed to have bought from George Braxton. Edward Watson answers, he holds by deeds from Henry and George Gilbert sons of Henry Gilbert, who purchased from Carter 6th October, 1774. Will Long answers, holds by marriage with wife Elizabeth, part was conveyed by Braxton to David Shepherd, remainder is part of Gilbert's purchase. Samuel Meredith answers. Benami Stone answers, title from John Steuart and Benj. Rucker, part of Gilbert's purchase. Ezekiel Gilbert answers, purchased from James Watson. Sarah Penn answers, dower as widow of Gabl. Penn. Robert Holloway answers, holds by purchase under a deed of trust from Smyth Tandy. James Savage answers.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Find A Grave.

   Col Gabriel Fleming Penn
   BIRTH 17 Jul 1741
   Caroline County, Virginia, USA
   DEATH Jul 1798 (aged 56–57)
   New Glasgow, Amherst County, Virginia, USA
   BURIAL
   Penn Cemetery
   Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia, USA
   
   Penn Cemetery located upon Gabriel and Sarah Penn's land, home was called "The Gleb" Family cemetery sectioned out from his property, instructed James R. Penn his son, that property not to be sold. Land was given to Edmond Penn, his youngest son, he sold off his share,the family cemetery was separated from sale, where Gabriel and Sarah are buried.
   
   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147302353/gabriel-fleming-penn