Person:John Brockman (5)
John Brockman
b.Est 1713
d.Bef 22 Apr 1756 Orange County, Virginia
Parents and Siblings
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m. Est 1703
  1. Sarah Brockman1704 - 1796
  2. Suzanna Brockman1711 - 1750
  3. John BrockmanEst 1713 - Bef 1756
  4. Mary M Brockman1714 -
  5. Elizabeth "Betsey" Brockman1715 - 1793
  6. Samuel Brockman, Jr1717 - 1790
  7. William Brockman1718 - 1809
  8. Rachel Brockman1729 -
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  John BrockmanEst 1713 - Bef 1756
  • W.  Mary CollinsEst 1717 - 1759
m. Est 1734
  1. Samuel BrockmanAbt 1734 - 1799
  2. John Brockman, Jr.1735 - 1801
  3. Susanna BrockmanAbt 1736 -
  4. Hannah Jennings BrockmanAbt 1737 -
  5. William Brockman1740 - 1812
  6. Rachel BrockmanAbt 1742 -
  7. Sarah BrockmanAbt 1748 -
  8. Elizabeth Brockman1749 -
  9. Joseph BrockmanAbt 1750 -
  10. Mary BrockmanAbt 1756 -
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Facts and Events
Name[1] John Brockman
Gender Male
Birth[1] Est 1713
Alt Birth? 1715 Virginia
Marriage Est 1734 to Mary Collins
Death[1] Bef 22 Apr 1756 Orange County, Virginia
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Early Land Acquisition in Orange County, VA

Acquisition of Land from Orange County, Virginia Records:

  • Pg 85-87. Indenture 23 May 1744 between William Oaks of King William County, Planter and John Brockman of Orange County, Planter... for five shillings sterling money of England.. sells 100 acres land on branches of Mattapony River.... (signed) William Oaks (Seal). Witnesses: Zach. Taylor, D. Bohannon, May Burton. Lease acknowledged & recorded 24 May 1744.. £15 paid.. Release acknowledged. [Orange County Virginia Deed Book 9, Dorman, pg. 11].
  • Pg. 88-89. Indenture 24 May 1744 between Thomas Cook of Orange County, Planter, and John Brockman of same, Planter.. for Five Shilllings.. money of England.. 100 acres land on branches of Pamunkey River.. part of a tract granted by Pattent to Thomas Cook for 1,000 acres.. bounded.. Joseph Seyers.. Henry Tilly's.... (signed) Thomas Cook (Seal). Witnesses: Zach. Taylor, D. Bohannon, May Burton. Lease acknowledged & recorded 24 May 1744.. £12 paid.. Release acknowledged. [Orange County Virginia Deed Book 9, Dorman, pg. 11].
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Will of John Brockman

  • Pages 223-26. Will of John Brockman of St. Thomas's Parish in Orange County in Virginia, being very unhealthy, dated 8 Aug. 1755.
Unto my well beloved wife Mary Brockman during her widowhood 150 acres whereon I live. Likewise one large looking glass.
Unto my well beloved son Samuel Brockman 100 acres in Louisa County joining Major John Stark's line, being part of a tract which I purchased of Philip Elliott.
If the child my wife Mary Brockman is now with child with should be a boy, I give the remainder part of the said tract to him, but if it should not be a boy, that part of the land should be sold to the highest bidder.
To my son Samuel Brockman all by blacksmith's tools, upon proviso he dos what smiths work his mother shall have need of while she remains a widow.
To my well beloved son John Brockman 100 acres in Orange County which I purchased of Thomas Cook.
To my well beloved son William Brockman 200 acres in Orange County which I purchased of William Oaks.
To my well beloved son Joseph Brockman the sand 150 acres where I now live after my wife's decease or if she should alter her life by marriage.
To my well beloved daughter Susan Atkins one feather bed and one pair of sheets.
To my well beloved daughter Sarah Brockman one feather bed and one pair of sheets, at age of eighteen of at the day of marriage.
To my well beloved daughter Elizabeth Brockman one feather bed and one pair of sheets at the age of eighteen or at the day of marriage.
To my well beloved daughter Hannah Brockman one feather bed and one pair of sheets at the age of eighteen or at the day of marriage.
To my well beloved daughter Mary Brockman one feather bed and one pair of sheets at the age of eighteen or at the day of marriage.
To my well beloved daughter Rachel Brockman one feather bed and one pair of sheets at the age of eighteen or at the day of marriage.
To my son Samuel Brockman one feather bed, a rug and pair of sheets.
To my son John Brockman one feather bed, a rug and a pair of sheets.
To my son William Brockman one feather bed, a rug and pair of sheets.
To my son Joseph Brockman one feather bed, a rug and pair of sheets.
To the child my wife is now child with, a feather bed, a rug and a pair of sheets.
When my sons John, William and Joseph shall come to the age of twenty one years, have a young horse or mare to the value of 40 shillings.
All other estate to my wife Mary Brockman during her widowhood or life and then to be equally divided among all my children then alive, or if any of my children be then dead leaving any heirs, the said heir to have their part.
My wife Mary Brockman and my son Samuel Brockman executors.
(signed) John Brockman
Wit: Roger Bell, Saml. (B) Brockman jur.
22 April 1756. Presented into Court by Mary Brockman, widow, and Samuel Brockman. The said Samuel being heir at law to the decedent declares his consent and approbation to the proving of said will. Proved by Roger Bell and Saml. Brockman jur. Executors with John Wisdom and Reuben Harris their securities entered into bond in the sum of £200 current money. [Orange County Virginia Will Book 2, 1744-1778, Dorman, pg. 46-47].
  • Pages 227-29. John Brockman. Inventory. Made pursuant to order of 22 April 1756. Appraisers sworn before Thos. Chew, justice. Total valuation £96.8.8.
(signed) Reuben Daniel, Malachi Chiles, Roger Bell, Jos. Woolfork.
27 May 1756. Returned. [Orange County Virginia Will Book 2, 1744-1778, Dorman, pg. 47].
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Brockman.FTW.

    Date of Import: Jan 11, 2003

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