Person:William Crockett (13)

William Crockett and his wife, Agnes Ritchie were killed by Indians in 1767. Their children were bound to Alexander Ritchie (their grandfather) after their death.

Land Records of William Crockett

• William Crockett acquired 153 acres (as described below) from Anthony Hoggat (who was the original patentee), prior to February 1764. [Prince Edward County Virginia Deeds 1:53].

• 21 February 1764 - Deed: William Crockett, of Prince Edward County, to Ezekiel Hedrick, for one delivered horse, 153 acres in Prince Edward County on both sides of Vaughn's Creek, adjoining John Watson, Franklin Harris, Holland, William Watson, Stoval, the low grounds... (signed) William Crockett. Wit: none. [Prince Edward County Virginia Deeds 2:193a].

• 21 October 1765 - William Crockett purchased 150 acres William Randolph's Corner from Richard Davidson for 30 pounds.

Will of Samuel Ritchie

William Crockett is named in the Will of Samuel Ritchie, his brother-in-law:

To the heirs of William Crockett and my sister Agness, both deceased, $4.

[Source: http://vagenweb.org/wise/sketches/SamuelRitchieMA.html]