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Samuel McChesney, of Augusta & Rockbridge Co., VA
b.Est 1752
- H. Samuel McChesney, of Augusta & Rockbridge Co., VAEst 1752 - 1801
- W. Joanna HeningAbt 1755 - Aft 1832
m. Bef 1773
Facts and Events
Samuel McChesney was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Disambiguation
NOT to be confused with Samuel McChesney of Augusta and Washington County, Virginia, who married Susannah Berry. These two Samuel McChesney's have been confused by many researchers. They are likely related (possible cousins?), but additional research is needed to prove any suspected relationship.
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's: [unless otherwise listed]
Page 145. [August 1775]- Borden's executors to Walter McChesney. Delivered: Samuel McChesney, June 1783. [Note: this record is undated, but the preceding record is dated August 1775 and the following record is dated 17 August 1775, Walter McChesney was this Samuel's father].
- May and June, 1784. Samuel McChesney vs. Archibald Armstrong.--Writ, 26th March, 1783.
- "I certify that Samuel McChesney hath purchased three horses branded U.S., the property of the United States (and other cattle) purchased from me this 19th day of November, 1778." (Signed) James Sawyers.
- Recommendation of Archibald Alexander, £27, current money, as the price of two continental cattle, which were lost, and which I ordered him to sell and make return to me or cell. Sampson Mathews. Given under my hand this 13th December, 1779. " (Signed) John Wilson C. P. (B?) S. D."[34]
- 1796-007: Augusta County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1746-1912 - Alexander Stuart vs. Samuel McChesney - Samuel McChesney and his father-in-law Samuel Herring were involved in buying servants on consignment in 1787. This suit has copies of accounts. Source: Library of Virginia website
- 1796-008: Augusta County (Va.) Chancery Causes, 1746-1912 - James Kelzo etc. vs. Samuel McChesney - James Kelzo, James Wilson and Samuel [Mc]Chesney purchased servants together. The Bill list the name of some of the servants: Darby Hart, Martin Supple, John Haley, Pierce Jenkings, Bridget O Daniel and Elizabeth Insol. The answer names some of the people who bought the servants and Hines and Kelly, two of the servants. There is information about the servants in the accounts. One account gives the names of over 30 servants. Source: Library of Virginia website
- 15 Apr 1799, Augusta County, Virginia, Samuel & Joanne McChesney of Rockbridge County, sold land in Augusta County on the Little Cowpasture River.
- 19 Feb 1801, Augusta County, Virginia, Samuel & Joanna McChesney of Rockbridge County sold 209 acres, part of the plantation Samuel formerly lived on with father, Walter Sr. [Source: Rockbridge County Deeds: Book B, p.180].
- 19 Feb 1801, Augusta County, Virginia, Samuel McChesney sold all to James McChesney to satisfy debt
- Vol. 1 - March 1801 (M to Z) - Alexander Stewart vs. Samuel McChesney - In 1773 orator was in City of Leedstown, in County of ____, to purchase servants, and there met Samuel Henning (Herring) and his son-in-law, Samuel McChesney, on the same business. (Was Leedstown in King and Queen?. [Note: Leedstown appears to have been in Westmoreland County, VA]
Estate Records
- 17 March 1801, Brownsburg, Rockbridge County, Virginia, Samuel died. : "Samuel McChesney, of Rockbridge County then in prison to satisfy an execution of Overton Corby & Co., sold land in Rockbridge County on Moffitt Creek, near Brownsburg, also Negros [sic.], household furniture, horses & cows to James McChesney. Samuel died on 17 Mar 1801.
- "died in the house formerly his in Brownsburg & not in jail." (Though my memory from the court book is that he died on a road near James’s house.
- 1802 ff, Sweet Chalybeate, Augusta County, Virginia.
- "[Decision of court?, possibly after Samuel McChesney's sudden death, 17 Mar 1801] 'Sales by Samuel McChesney to James are fraudulent and James must pay [Samuel's debts?].'"[36]
- Source: Wikitree.com
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