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Thomas Reid, of Botetourt Co., VA
Facts and Events
Thomas Reid was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Acquisition of Land
- 10 June 1764 - Alexander Read, of Amherst, to brother, Thomas Read, 115 acres on the James River, inherited from father, John Read.
- 15 April 1795 - John Gofford to Thomas Read, 400 acres on James River.
- 23 December 1792 - John Read to Thomas Read, 90 acres on the James River.
Will Abstract
- Will of Thomas Reed of the County of Botetourt
- Names "my daughter Martha Gooden [s/b Goodwin], all that Tract or parcel of land, lying within the following bounds "Beginning at a honey Locust & red oak on the bank of James River..."", "Daughter Martha my Negro girl named Kitty, her daughter Judy and her son Pleasant", "my Daughter Ann Lynsey all that part of the Tract of land whereupon I now reside lying south west of the Yellow Gully which untries into off my Tract of land containing seven hundred and five acres which adjoin the land whereon I now live the said one hundred acres to the laid off that part next to Burkes Land also a Lott of land two & an half acres to be laid off to include the nick of Land in the fork between Hedley Spring branch and James River to include the dweling house and other out houses occupied by Walter Linsey".
- 3rdly "I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Mays all the balance of the Tract of land whereon I now live and a[f]ter the balance of the Tract of Seven hundred & five acres which has not been already bequeathed to my Daughters Martha & Ann."
- 4thly "I give to my Daughter Easter Mays a Tract of land adjoining the Lands of John Allen Esquire containing one hundred & seventy acres also my Negro Man named Billy."
- 5th "I give to my three grand daughters Florance Mays (daughter of James Mays) and Florence Mays (daughter of Mathew Mays) and Mary A Gooden each one bed of equal value or as near so as they can be made."
- 6thly "I give unto Catharine Pierce to be paid here in money out of the sale of personal Estate one hundred and thirty Dollars also one large Trunk. It is moreover my request and desire that she be permitted to live in the house or have a house on the Tract of Land which I have bequeathed to my daughter Mary Mays, and to have the bed which has already been given to her."
- 7thly "I give to Madison Pierce my black Maw Colt a saddle and bridle and a suit of clothes of the value of ten pounds Virginia currency."
- 8thly "I direct that all my property both real and personal not already disposed of be sold by my Execturos herein after named and the money arising from the Sale after paying my Just Debts and funeral charges to be equally divided amongst my four daughters Mary, Martha, Easter and Ann.
- "I hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Martin and David Rowland Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.
- In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed by Seal this 12th day of July 1827.
- [Signed] Thos. Reed [His Mark/Seal]
- Wit: John Biggs, Samuel Spitler, Robert P. Gilliam
- Proven Botetourt September Court 1827.
- This Instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Thomas Reed Dec'd was Exhibited in Court and proved by the Oaths of Samuel Spitler and Arthur L. Brooks subscribing witnesses thereto and thereupon ordered to be Recorded.
- A Copy Teste
- F. Uloth? D.C.
Records in Virginia
- 1764 Botetourt County, VA Tax List. Thomas Read, of Amherst, 311 acres.
- 14 February 1770 - Thomas Read appointed Surveyor of the Road.
- 8 May 1770 Thomas Read, hemp certificate.
- 9 April 1771 Thomas Read, hemp certificate.
- 10 February 1773 Thomas Read, Juror.
- James Reade, Private, Botetourt County Militia, Captain Henry Pauling.
- Thomas Reade, Private, Botetourt County Militia, Captain Henry Pauling.
- John Reade, Botetourt County public service claim.
- 12 February 1778 - Thomas Read appointed Constable.
- 18 March 1780. Thomas Read court complaint against a servant.
- 1781 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- 1782 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- 1783 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- June 8, 1784, Botetourt County Court Minutes - Thomas Reid appointed Surveyor of the Road, succeeding Samuel McClure. USGenWeb
- 1786 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- 1787 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- 1788 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- 1789 Tax List. - Thomas Read.
- 1790 Tax List B. - Thomas Reed.
- 1791 Tax List B. - Thomas Reed.
- 1792 Tax List B. - Thomas Reed.
- 1793 Tax List A. - Thomas Reed.
- 10 April 1795 Tax List A. - Thomas Reed.
- Marriage Record: Mays, James and Sarah Reid, dau. [of] Thomas Reid - Dec. 30, 1795. [Worrell, Anne Lowry. Early marriages, wills, and some Revolutionary War records, Botetourt County, Virginia]
- 30 March 1796 Tax List A. - Thomas Reed.
- 19 April 1797 Tax List B. - Thomas Reed.
- 23 June 1798 Tax List A. - Thomas Reed.
- Marriage Record: Mays, Matthew and Esther Reid, dau. [of] Thomas Reid - Jan. 8, 1799. [Worrell, Anne Lowry. Early marriages, wills, and some Revolutionary War records, Botetourt County, Virginia]
- 10 June 1800 Tax List A. - Thomas Reed.
- Marriage Record: Lindsey, Robert and Ann Reed, dau. [of] Thomas Reed - Dec. 29, 1804. [Worrell, Anne Lowry. Early marriages, wills, and some Revolutionary War records, Botetourt County, Virginia]
Image Gallery
References
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
- Austin, J. William, and Rebecca H.R Austin. Related families of Botetourt County, Virginia. (Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, c2000 (Baltimore : Genealogical Pub.))
pg. 30.
William Henry Booze, Jr., born May 8, 1842, died June 29, 1909, was the son of William Henry Booze, Sr. who married Martha Jane (Pasty) Peery, daughter of Abraham Thomas Peery and Harriet Mays Peery. Abraham Thomas Peery was the son of Abraham and Mary Peery. Harriet Mays was the daughter of Matthew Mays and Esther Reid Mays. Esther Reid was the daughter of Thomas Reed, who was the son of William Reed.  William Henry Booze, Sr. was the son of Abraham Booze and Rebecca Linkenhoger Booze, the daughter of Elias Linkenhoger, Sr.
- Land records in Botetourt County cite the father of Thomas as a John Reid of Amherst County, VA.
- United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).
1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Thos Reue [Thos Reid] [Thos Reed]
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Botetourt, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1765 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1765 or before]
Number of All Other Free Persons: 2
Number of Household Members Under 16: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 4
Number of Household Members: 9
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule
1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Thomas Reed
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Botetourt, Virginia
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Free Colored Persons - Males - Under 14: 1
Free Colored Persons - Females - 14 thru 25: 1
Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total Slaves: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 2
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 5
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- Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
- Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
iv. Thomas Reid, son of John Reid and Martha Reid, was born between 1740 and 1743 at Albemarle Co., Virginia. A he, son of John Reid, was baptized on 23 Jun 1743 at Rockfish Meeting House, Albemarle Co., Virginia. He and Florence Miller, daughter of Joseph Miller and Mary Reid, obtained a marriage bond on 28 Dec 1771 at Amherst Co., Virginia. John Reid provided surety and Florence provided her own consent. He died in 1827 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.
The children of Thomas Reid and Florence Miller included Martha or "Natty" (Mrs. Thomas Goodwin), Anna (Mrs. Walter Lindsey Jr.), Mary (Mrs. James Mays Sr.), and Ester (Mrs. Matthew Mays).
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/46537844/person/6557202679/story/ddc3c540-d2a5-4dcd-8ff0-dfb0d9cd7de2?src=search
- Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1983.
Name: Thomas Reed
Residence Date: Abt 1827
Residence Place: Botetourt
Will Date: 12 Jul 1827
Probate Date: 12 Jul 1827
Probate Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Inferred Death Year: 1827
Inferred Death Place: Virginia, USA
Item Description: Will Books, Vol D-E, 1824-1838
Others Listed Relationship
Thomas Reed Testator
Martha Gooden Daughter
Kitty Enslaved Person
Ann Lynsey Daughter
Mary Mays Daughter
Easter Mays Daughter
Florance Mays Granddaughter
James Mays Son
Florence Mays Granddaughter
Mathew Mays Daughter
Mary A Gooden Granddaughter
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