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Facts and Events
Robert Usher was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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About Robert Usher
Robert Usher was born on 17 February 1744, likely in Augusta County, Virginia. Robert appears to be the brother of Ann Jenny, Margaret and Martha Usher, sisters and children of Edward Usher and Jane Perry. Edward Usher died prior to 11 February 1745, leaving his wife Jane and her three young daughters. One daughter, Ann Jenny, has her guardianship records listed in Chalkley's Augusta County transcripts. In Morton's "Annals of Bath County, Virginia", he states: There was almost certainty a brother, who must of emigrated from this region, and Robert appears to be that brother. Robert married Sarah [surname not currently known], likely in Virginia and later migrated to Christian County, Kentucky with the family of his son David in 1811, and was listed in the household in the 1830 U.S. Census. Robert Usher stayed there in Christian County until his death on 22 April 1836.
Early Land Acquisition in Augusta County, VA
Acquisition of Land from Chalkley's:
- Page 312.--19th September, 1786. James Henderson and Rebecca, and Martha Henderson, wife to James Henderson, deceased, of Fayette County, to Robert Usher.
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's:
- Vol. 2 - Marriage Bond: 1791--April 22, Gersham Clements and Jenny Usher, daughter of Rob. Usher (consent); witnesses, David Bell, Francis Bell; surety, David Bell.
- Vol. 2 - Marriage Bond: 1795--August 19, Hugh Donaghe and Archd. Stuart, surety. Hugh Donaghe and Ann Usher, daughter of Robert Usher.
- Page 180.--27th July, 1802. William Curry's will--To wife, Frances; son, James; son, Alexander; son, Robert; son, Benjamin; daughter, Jean; daughter, Mary; daughter, Elizabeth; to daughter, Margaret. Executors, sons Alexander and Benjamin. Teste: Samuel and Robt. Erwin, Robt. Usher. Proved, 28th March, 1808.
References
- Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
- United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).
Name David Usher
Home in 1830 (City, County, State) Christian, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9 1
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59 1
Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89 1 [b. bet. 1741-1750, this is Robert Usher, David Usher's father]
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49 1
Slaves - Males - Under 10 3
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23 1
Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54 2
Slaves - Females - Under 10 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 1
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35 2
Free White Persons - Under 20 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 1
Total Free White Persons 9
Total Slaves 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 19
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