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Facts and Events
John VanLeer was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Land Records in Virginia
- Wm. Robinson conveyed 215 acres on the North Fork of Roanoke to John Vanlear by deed dated 13 Feb 1779 (Botetourt Co., Va Deed Book 1). [Source: Summers, page 560].
- John Vanlear conveyed 105 acres in Montgomery County, VA, to Jacob Vanlear by a deed dated Feb 2, 1796. [Source: "Annals of Southwest Virginia," Volume 1, by Lewis Preston Summers, Montgomery County Brief of Deeds, page 927].
Estate Records
- Vanlear, John, Sr., Montgomery Co., Will, 1829, Will Book 4:490
- Vanleer, John, Sr Will probated Oct 1829 Names--wife, Sally; and children, William, John, Sally Licking and Lucy Logan
- Vanlear, John, Montgomery Co., Appraisal, 1830, Will Book 4:522
- Vanlear, John, Montgomery Co., Sale, 1830, Will Book 4:522
Records in Virginia
- At a court continued and held for Botetourt County on Aug 13 1771, Ordered that ... John Vanlear, ... be summoned to the next court to shew (sic) cause why they refused to obey Robert Alexander, Sheriff, in retaking Joseph Alexander after breaking prison. [Summers, pg.128].
- At a court continued and held for Botetourt County on May 12, 1773, Ordered that John Vanlier, ... be each fined according to law for refusing to qualify as jurymen. [Summers, page 187].
- At a court held for Botetourt County on Nov 14, 1782 ... John Vanlier is apptd. Surveyor of the Road in the room of Robert King who was dischd. from that office. [Summers, page 365].
- Sworn to in Court. September Court, 1776, Botetourt Co., VA, List of Ministers, 1787 to 1844 ... John Vanlear. [Summers, page 529].
- John Henderson and John Vanlear appointed overseers of the town road from Indian River to Doughertys Run. [Summers, page 839].
- John Henderson and John Vanlear appointed overseers of the road leading from town from Indian River to Doughertys Run. [Summers, page 847].
- A List of Taxable Property in the District of John Robinson, Commissioner, Formerly the Upper District of Botetourt County and Now the Lower of Montomery for the Year 1790. (The persons listed below were living in this district, and were included in John Robinson's list.) ... John Vanleer ... (John's name is in List O of Montgomery Co. 1792/3). [Source: "Montgomery County Virginia - Circa 1790," by Netti Schreiner-Yantis, page 106].
- Nov 4, 1800, David Parks and Isabella Vanlier, Surety: Jacob Vanlier. [Montgomery County, Reel 39, Marriages, 1796-1803].
- Apr. 28, 1807, James Logan and Lucy Vanleer, Surety: John Vanlear. [Source: Montgomery County Reel 40, Marriage Bonds, 1804-1811].
- Nov. 4, 1810, John Maxwell and Patsey Vanleer, Surety: John Vanlear. [Source: Kegley, pages 190, 193].
- Aug 10, 1814, Archibald Robertson (signed Robinson) and Jane K. Vanleer, Surety: John Robertson, consent of father John Vanlear. [Source: Montgomery County Reel 41, Marriage Bonds, 1812-1816].
- Dec. 27, 1815, John S. King and Sally L. Vanleer, Surety: Eldred Rawlins, consent of father John Vanlear, Senior. [Source: Montgomery County Reel 41, Marriage Bonds, 1812-1816].
- Feb 22, 1817, John Guthry (signed Guthrie) and Elizabeth Vanlear, Surety: John Anderson; consent of father John Vanlear, Senior. [Source: Montgomery County Reel 41, Marriage Bonds, 1812-1816].
- Jun 16 1817, John Vanlear and Sarah Davis, Surety: Richard Guthrie; consent of bride. [Source: Montgomery County Reel 41, Marriage Bonds, 1812-1816]. (Note: prob. John's son).
- Jan 3, 1823, William Vanlear and Elsey Hudson, Surety: Isaac Hudson, Jr., consent of fathers Isaac Hudson, Sr. and John Vanlear. [Source: Montgomery County Reel 42, Marriage Bonds, 1818-1825].
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