Family:Michael Yager and Elizabeth Crigler (1)

Descendants of Michael Yager

Generation No. 1

1. MICHAEL4 YAGER (ADAM3, NICHOLAS2, HANS1) was born 29 Jun 1728 in Spotsylvania (now Madison) County, Virginia, and died Bet. 16 Jul 1793 - 27 Feb 1794 in Madison County, Virginia. He married ELIZABETH CRIGLER Abt. 1749 in prob. Culpeper County, Virginia, daughter of JACOB CRIGLER and SUSANNA CLORE. She was born Bet. 1728 - 1733 in Virginia.

Notes for MICHAEL YAGER: From "Beyond Germanna": http://www.germanna.com/Susanna_Clore.html

Elizabeth Crigler married Michael Yager. Many records say that Michael Yager married Elizabeth Manspiel but there is no support for this idea. A detailed analysis of the church records shows that Elizabeth Crigler was the very probable wife of Michael Yager (Beyond Germanna, Vol. 15, No. 4, p. 869).

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From: "Cathi Clore Frost" <cathiclorefrost@comcast.net> Subject: [GERMANNA] Yager Family - Generation 3 Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 10:47:19 -0700

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Michael Yager (Adam, Nicholas) was born 29 June 1728 in Spotsylvania (now Madison) County, Virginia and died in Madison County, Virginia between 16 July 1793 when his will was written and 27 February 1794 when his will was proved. He married Elizabeth Crigler, daughter of Jacob Crigler and Susanna Klaar, about 1749 (estimated date). She was born about 1728-1733 in Virginia (estimated date) and died about 1811 in Madison County, Virginia.

Known children of Michael Yager and Elizabeth Crigler, all born in Culpeper (now Madison) County, Virginia: 1. John Yager, born 25 November 1750; died after 6 May 1816, Lincoln County, Tennessee 2. Samuel Yager, born 28 December 1752; died after 1835 3. Barbara Yager, born 13 August 1755; baptized at Hebron Lutheran Church; died soon after birth. 4. Susannah Yager, born 5 January 1759; baptized Hebron Lutheran church; probably died before 16 July 1793. 5. Eva Yager, born 11 March 1760. 6. Elizabeth Yager, born 15 July 1762; died 7 September 1828, Oldham County, Kentucky. 7. Jemima Yager, born 13 December 1764; died after 10 June 1816, probably in Kentucky. 8. Michael Yager, born 13 January 1768; died 20 December 1840, Madison County, Virginia. 9. Hannah Yager, born 1 December 1770; died between 29 October 1838 - 28 May 1839, Madison County, Virginia 10. Rachel Yager, born 10 March 1773; died 29 May 1858, Page County, Virginia.

Chronology of Michael Yager: 22 September 1748 Michael Yager purchased 200 acres from Martin Walk and Catherine his wife for £20 23 October 1753 Michael Yager and wife Elizabeth sold the same 200 acres to Thomas Poiner for £40 20 June 1754 Michael Yager purchased 100 acres from Courtly [Conrad] Broil for £50 27 March 1763 Michle Yeager witnessed the will of Peter Weaver, proved and recorded 18 August 1763 1 August 1766 Michael Yager purchased 97 1/2 acres from Philip Rootes for £44 20 August 1767 Michael Yager and wife Elizabeth sold 101 acres to Robert Mansell for £32.10 4 May 1771 Michael Yager had 149 acres on Double Top Mountain adjoining his own land surveyed, chain carriers were John Yager and Samuel Yager 22 October 1776 Michael Yeger signed petition along with other members of the "German Congregation of the County of Culpeper" to be free of tithes to the Anglican Church 18 June 1778 Michael Yager witnessed the will of John Sampson, proved 20 June 1778 1782-1792 Michael Yager taxed in Culpeper County, Virginia for 200 acres 1782 Michael Yager taxed for 2 white males over 21 (Michael Yager, Saml Yager), 7 slaves (Jack, Charles, Jude, Harry, Kissy, Lucy, Tom), 4 horses and 16 cattle 1783 Michael Yager taxed for 1 white male over 21, 3 slaves over 16, 4 slaves over 12, 4 horses and 14 cattle 1784 Michael Yager taxed for 1 white male over 21, 3 slaves over 16, 4 slaves over 12, 3 horses and 12 cattle 1785 Michael Yeager taxed for 2 white males over 21, 1 white male over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 5 slaves over 12, 6 horses, 12 cattle 1786 Michael Yager taxed for 2 white males over 21, 1 white male over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 5 slaves over 12, 6 horses, 14 cattle 1787 Michael Yager Sen taxed for 2 white males over 21 (Michael Yager Sen, Samuel Yager), 1 white male over 16, 2 slaves over 16, 3 young slaves, 6 horses and 11 cattle 1788 Michael Yager taxed for 3 white males over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 1 young slave, 6 horses 1789 Michal Yager, Samuel Yager taxed for 2 white males over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 1 young slave, 5 horses 1790 Mical Yager, Sam Yager taxed for 2 white males over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 2 young slaves, 6 horses 1791 Michael Yager & son taxed for 2 white males over 16, 4 slaves over 16, 1 young slave, 5 horses 1792 Michael Yager & son taxed for 2 white males over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 2 young slaves, 4 horses 1793 Michael Yager taxed in Madison County for 200 acres 1793 Michal Yager Senr. taxed for 1 white male over 16, 3 slaves over 16, 2 young slaves, 5 horses

The will of Michael Yager was written 16 July 1793 and recorded in Madison County, Virginia Will Book 1, pages 34-36. He mentions "being very Sick and weak in Body, but of perfect mind and memory." He lends to "Dearly beloved wife Elizabeth" all his possessions of land and slaves during her life, also the corp then on his plantation, choice of two horses, the wagon and gear, all plantation "utensils", all household furniture, cattle and hogs. He desired that "all my Children now living with me may be made equal in portion to my first Children that was married." After wife's decease, estate to be divided "Equably" among the children "only John Who has had 60£, pounds more than the rest and after the rest are made equal with him he has an equal part of the remainder of my estate with all the rest," Samuel, Eve, Elizabeth, Jemima, Hannah, Michael and Rachel. Wife named executrix and son Michael and brother Godfrey named executors. Witnesses were Ephraim Berry, Christopher Dicken and Benja. Dicken. The will was exhibited in Court and proved by the oaths of witnesses Christopher Dicken and Benjamin Dicken on 27 February 1794. Probate was granted on motion of Elizabeth Yager and Michael Yager, two of the Executors.

27 February 1794 Benjamin Dicken, Henry Lewis Senr, Adam Glore & Richard Dicken or any three of them ordered to value and appraise the slaves, if any, and personal estate of Michael Yeager deceased 24 April 1794 Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Michael Yeager decd returned and ordered to be recorded 1794-1816 Michael Yager Decd taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 200 acres. 28 April 1796 Elizabeth Yager purchased 72 acres on Double Top Mountain from John Yager for £100 1797 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 4 slaves over 16, 1 young slave and 3 horses 1797-1807 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 72 acres 1798-1799 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 3 slaves over 16, 1 young slave and 3 horses 1800-1801 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 3 slaves over 16, 1 young slave and 4 horses 1802 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 3 slaves over 16, 1 young slave and 7 horses 1803 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 4 slaves over 16 and 8 horses 1804 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 1[?] slave over 16 and 9 horses 1805 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 4 slaves over 16 and 4 horses 1806 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 4 slaves over 16 and 5 horses 25 November 1806 Michael Yager's estate sale was held and was recorded 26 November 1807. The sales totaled £1226.8.10 netting each of the heirs, Elisha Yager (husband of Elizabeth), Robert Brown (husband of Eve), Samuel Yager (son of Michael), John Yager S.C. (son of Michael), John H. Yager (husband of Hannah), Rachel Yager (daughter of Michael), James Walker (husband of Jemima) and Michael Yager (son of Michael), £153.6.1 1/4. Executor Michael Yager was allowed one and half percent on the sum of the estate for his services. 1809-1811 Elizabeth Yager taxed in Madison County, Virginia for 72 acres 25 April 1816 Michael Yager and Peggy his wife, John Yager and Hannah his wife and Rachael Yager sold 233 acres formerly owned by Michael Yager deceased to Zachariah and Thomas Shurley £215.10.06 10 June 1816 Elisha Yager and wife Elizabeth, Robert Brown and wife Eve and Samuel Yager of Franklin County, Kentucky and James Walker and wife Jemima of Shelby County, Kentucky conveyed their interest in the 233 acres formerly owned by Michael Yager to Zachariah and Thomas Shirley, price not specified, recorded 24 October 1816. They appointed Felix Yager Power of Attorney.

Sources: Hebron Lutheran Church Register, Volume 2 Madison County, Virginia Will Book 1 John Blankenbaker, "Elizabeth, the Wife of Michael Yager", Beyond Germanna, Volume 15, No. 3, (May 2003) Culpeper County, Virginia Land and Personal Property Tax Lists Madison County, Virginia Land and Personal Property Tax Lists Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 2 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book B Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book E Culpeper County, Virginia Will Book A Culpeper County, Will Book B Madison County, Virginia Deed Book 1 Madison County, Virginia Deed Book 6 Madison County, Virginia Order Book 1 Madison County, Virginia Will Book 2 Peggy S. Joiner, Virginia Northern Neck Warrants and Surveys, Volume 5

Children of MICHAEL YAGER and ELIZABETH CRIGLER are:

• i. JOHN5 YAGER, b. 25 Nov 1750, prob. Virginia; d. Aft. 06 May 1816, Lincoln County, Tennessee.
• ii. SAMUEL YAGER, b. 28 Dec 1752, prob. Virginia; d. Aft. 1835.
• iii. BARBARA YAGER, b. 13 Aug 1755, prob. Virginia; d. died soon after birth.
• iv. SUSANNAH YAGER, b. 05 Jan 1759, prob. Virginia; d. Bef. 16 Jul 1793.
• v. EVA YAGER, b. 11 Mar 1760, prob. Virginia.
• vi. ELIZABETH YAGER, b. 15 Jul 1762, prob. Virginia; d. 07 Sep 1828, Oldham County, Kentucky.
• vii. JEMIMA YAGER, b. 13 Dec 1764, prob. Virginia; d. Aft. 10 Jun 1816, probably in Kentucky.
• viii. MICHAEL YAGER, b. 13 Jan 1768, prob. Virginia; d. 20 Dec 1840, Madison County, Virginia.
• ix. HANNAH YAGER, b. 01 Dec 1770, prob. Virginia; d. Bet. 29 Oct 1838 - 28 May 1839, Madison County, Virginia.
• x. RACHEL YAGER, b. 10 Mar 1773, prob. Virginia; d. 29 May 1858, Page County, Virginia.