Family:William Finley and Mary Wallace (2)

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Genealogy Report and Notes for William Finley:


Descendants of William Finley


Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM5 FINLEY (JAMES4, ALEXANDER3, JAMES2, JOHN1) was born 06 Mar 1711/12 in Dublin, Ireland, and died Bef. 15 Sep 1789 in Augusta County, Virginia. He married MARY WALLACE 1734. She was born Abt. 1712 in Dublin, Ireland.

Notes for WILLIAM FINLEY: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cascgs/wmfinley/aqwg01.htm#1453

1. William FINLEY was born 6 Mar 1712 in Dublin, Ireland and was christened in St Peters, Dublin, Ireland. He died before 15 Sep 1789 in Augusta Co, VA.

[Notes] William married Mary WALLACE, daughter of Samuel WALLACE and Esther BAKER (THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ERROR SINCE SAMUEL WALLACE AND ESTHER BAKER WERE MARRIED IN 1738!), about 1734 in Chester Co?, PA. Mary died before 1783 in Augusta Co, VA.

[Notes] William and Mary had the following children:

 2 F i Ann FINLEY was born about 1735 in Augusta Co, VA.[Notes]  
       Ann married John CALDWELL. 

+ 3 F ii Rose Ellen FINLEY was born about 1736. + 4 M iii John FINLEY was born 15 Dec 1737 and died before 25 Oct 1802.

 5 F iv Mary FINLEY was born about 1739 in Augusta Co, VA.[Notes]  
 6 M v William FINLEY was christened 26 Oct 1740 in Augusta Co, VA. He died before 16 Jan 1743 in Augusta Co, VA.[Notes]  

+ 7 M vi William FINLEY was christened 16 Jan 1743 and died 1815. + 8 M vii Robert FINLEY was christened 23 Jun 1745 and died 15 Nov 1815.


Children of WILLIAM FINLEY and MARY WALLACE are: i. ANN6 FINLEY, b. Abt. 1735, Augusta County, Virginia; m. JOHN CALDWELL; b. Oct 1695; d. Aug 1789.

Notes for JOHN CALDWELL: From Genforum.com post:

From: finleyc@sonoma.edu Subject: Caldwell - Augusta and Prince Edward Counties Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 07:36:44 -0700 (PDT) References: <200505142208.j4EM8CIs026616@lists5.rootsweb.com> In-Reply-To: <200505142208.j4EM8CIs026616@lists5.rootsweb.com>


Is anyone interested in the Caldwells of Augusta County. I am interested in any Caldwell, but especially interested in a John Caldwell who may have lived in Augusta in the mid-1700s. There is a lenghty Chancery case of Watson vs. Caldwell that says John Caldwell went to live with his son, David, on Vaughns Creek in Prince Edward County about 1766. Some researchers believe his daughter, Mary, married John Finley; and his son John, married Ann Finley, daughter of William Finley. Here are my notes on this John Caldwell.

Carmen Finley


!25 Mar. 1796: David Caldwell stated his father,John Caldwell, lived with him from about 1766 until death (about August 1789), age 94 years 6 months; extremely infirm for years; 3 ½ years before death could not speak; father wanted Negro slave to care for him & his wife; father would not have wanted Watson to help him as he had no respect for him; Holland's bond put in hands of Patrick Henry to collect in 1789; discussed with Watson offering Henry 30 lbs. [b. 1694/95].

!Wrote will 17 Nov. 1785; died August 1789, age 94 years, 5 months. Will probated in Prince Edward County, 4 Sept. 1793 (Chalkley 2:71) Birth date calculated to be October 1695. Lived with son, David, from about 1766, before that in Augusta County. (Will in Watson vs. Caldwell, Augusta County, Virginia Chancery causes, 1804-041).

!John Caldwell will, 17 November 1785, in Watson Vs. Caldwell, Augusta County, Virginia Chancery causes, 1804-041

!I John Caldwell being in perfect sense and apprehensive of my death do bequeath my whole Estate, being a bond of one hundred and fifty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence to my son David Caldwell to him and his heirs forever I also appoint him my said son David Caldwell of this my last Will sole Executor. In Witness whereof I have hereunto - my hand and seal this November 17th 1785 - seal this November 17th 1785 - his witness present,John x Caldwell (seal) Lovel x Wilkins mark Elizabeth Young

!At District Court held at Prince Edward Court house September 4th 1793 This last will and Testament of John Caldwell deceased was presented in Court and proved by the affirmation of Lovel Wilkison one of the witnesses thereto - in solemn force, and ordered that the same be recorded and on the motion of David Caldwell the Executor as therein named who with Jacob Woodson and Stephen Pettus his securities intends acts and acknowledged this bond in Three hundred pounds conditioned as the Law requires and the sd David took oath required by law certificate for obtaining [ ? ] thereof is granted him. A Copy Teste Watkins CC

!On 4 September 1796, Stephen Pettus was one of securities in the amount of 300 lbs.

!There was a lengthy struggle by John Watson to collect a fee from son David, after the death of John Caldwell. John had sold property first to Henry Lepner. Lepner not able to pay, then handed it over to George Holland. To secure the property Holland gave John a bond. David was afraid he would default and got Watson to prepare a Deed of Trust secured by Negros George, Handy Bob, Jeffrey & John, to be sold to settle debt. Watson claimed David promised him half of what he collected. David contested, but depositions of John Holcombe, Sr., Augustus Watson, James Clarke, Christopher Holland all supported Watson. In court of 10 May 1802, jury ordered David to pay 76 lbs., 6 shillings, 4 pence. Court of 11 August 1804 reaffirmed the order.

!Acording to Nellie Caldwell, compiler, 1500 Downey St., Radford, VA in "Caldwell Family of Virginia, Scotland and Ireland," (Hollins college, VA: no date), this John Caldwell's children were John, James, William, George, David, Robert, and Mary (who married John Finley), p. 4. She thought the family lived first in August County.

!14 Oct. 1755: Executors of will of Michael Holland to John Caldwell, 2,230 acres in St. Patrick's Parish on both sides of Vaughns Creek, part of a larger patent to Holland dated 20 July 1738. Wit: David Caldwell, William Stone, John EgerPrince Edward DB 1:58a.

!A John Caldwell sold to Samuel Frazier, 440 acres in Beverley Manor, 19 March 1760, recorded 20 May 1760, 5 £, Augusta County, Virginia, DB 8:285-288.

!12 Apr. 1762: John Coldwell, Sr. to Thomas Armstrong, 507 acres on both sides of Vaughans Creek. Wit: John Caldwell, son of Thos, David Caldwell, Thomas Caldwell.Prince Edward, DB 2:185a.

!12 Apr. 1762: John Caldwell, Sr to John Caldwell, Jr. 300 acres on both sides Vaughans Creek, bounded by Thomas Armstrong. Wit: Charles Venable, Thomas Armstrong, Bryant (his mark) Haney. Prince Edward DB 2:187a.

!12 Apr. 1762: John Caldwell, Sr. to Thomas Caldwell, 300 acres on both sides Vaughans Creek bounded by Thomas Stone, Thomas Armstrong. Wit: John Caldwell, son of Thomas, David Caldwell, Thomas ArmstrongPrince Edward, DB 2:188a.

!30 Jan. 1764: John Caldwell, Sr. to David Caldwell, 400 acres on branches of Vaughns Creek bounded by Thomas Armstrong, Hudson, John Caldwell, Jr. Wit: John Caldwell, Jr., James Donnell, George CaldwellPrince Edward, DB 2:196b

!In Augusta County Judgments, March 1754, there began a series of court actions on Robert Hamilton vs. John Caldwell of Ballebogan, parish of Lifford, County Donegal over a debt of 21 lbs. owed to William Hogg, merchant, of City of Londonderry, dated 1 August 1747. The next document, dated 9 October 1747, was Robert Hamilton vs. John Caldwell for 63 lbs. On 26 March 1753 John Caldwell lately of Ballibogan, the sheriff was directed to find Caldwell; this included Robert Finley posting bond. On 20 May 1753, the sheriff was again called upon. In March 1754, a bill bound Caldwell and Hunter to pay Robert Hamilton 63+ lbs. At the May Court 1758, Caldwell was still refusing to pay. Is this John Caldwell who went to live with son, David, in Prince Edward County? http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cascgs/Caldwell.htm

John Caldwell

Son: David

Wrote will 17 Nov. 1785; died 4 Sept. 1793, age 94 years, 5 months.  (Chalkley 2:71)  Birth date calculated to be October 1698.


Possibly the same John Caldwell mentioned in a Rootsweb post:

From: finleyc@sonoma.edu Subject: Caldwell of Vaughn's Creek, Prince Edward County, VA Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:31:31 -0700 (PDT)


Is anyone on this list interested in the Caldwells who lived on Vaughn?s Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia in the mid- to late- 1700s? I am searching for a connection between them and John Finley, who lived in Augusta County from the late 1730s until about 1765, when he moved to Prince Edward County.

I have done extensive research on this John Finley and he was married first to ____ Thomson, daughter of Rev. John Thomson; they had at least six children. John married a second time Mary (presumably Caldwell) before 1750, and they had at least three children. John and Mary Finley moved to Prince Edward County and bought property on Vaughn?s Creek from Jacob Garrett 15 June 1765. His son, William, also bought property near Vaughn?s Creek from a John Caldwell on 19 August 1765. Another son, George, was given 200 acres on branches of Vaughn?s Creek by his father-in-law, Thomas Fulton, on 28 April 1769. Coincidentally, a John Caldwell, who had been living on Vaughn?s Creek in Prince Edward County went to live with his son, David, in 1766. David also lived on Vaughn?s Creek. This is documented in a lengthy Augusta County Chancery case, Watson vs. Caldwell, that spanned the years 1785 to 1804. On 25 March 1796 David Caldwell stated that his father lived with him from about 1766 until his death about August 1789, at the age of 94 year 6 months. The elder John Caldwell?s birth year is, therefore, estimated as 1695.

Is this elder John Caldwell the father of Mary who married John Finley?

Carmen Finley


Publication: Carmen Finley papers

John Caldwell will, 17 November 1785, in Watson vs. Caldwell, Augusta County Chancery cases, 1804-041

Summary/Abstract gives sole estate to son, David Caldwell, of Prince Edward County, Virginia



Augusta County, VA - CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I."

JUDGMENTS.

page 71

Watson vs. Caldwell--O. S. 30; N. S. 10--John Caldwell's will dated 17th November, 1785 and proved in the District Court held at Prince Edward Court House, 4th September, 1793. Leaves all estate to his son, David Caldwell. John lived with David from 1766 until he died in August, 1789, aged 94 years and 6 months.



From Rootsweb.com post:

From: finleyc@sonoma.edu Subject: Caldwell - Augusta and Prince Edward Counties Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 07:36:44 -0700 (PDT) References: <200505142208.j4EM8CIs026616@lists5.rootsweb.com> In-Reply-To: <200505142208.j4EM8CIs026616@lists5.rootsweb.com>


Is anyone interested in the Caldwells of Augusta County. I am interested in any Caldwell, but especially interested in a John Caldwell who may have lived in Augusta in the mid-1700s. There is a lenghty Chancery case of Watson vs. Caldwell that says John Caldwell went to live with his son, David, on Vaughns Creek in Prince Edward County about 1766. Some researchers believe his daughter, Mary, married John Finley; and his son John, married Ann Finley, daughter of William Finley. Here are my notes on this John Caldwell.

Carmen Finley


!25 Mar. 1796: David Caldwell stated his father,John Caldwell, lived with him from about 1766 until death (about August 1789), age 94 years 6 months; extremely infirm for years; 3 ½ years before death could not speak; father wanted Negro slave to care for him & his wife; father would not have wanted Watson to help him as he had no respect for him; Holland's bond put in hands of Patrick Henry to collect in 1789; discussed with Watson offering Henry 30 lbs. [b. 1694/95].

!Wrote will 17 Nov. 1785; died August 1789, age 94 years, 5 months. Will probated in Prince Edward County, 4 Sept. 1793 (Chalkley 2:71) Birth date calculated to be October 1695. Lived with son, David, from about 1766, before that in Augusta County. (Will in Watson vs. Caldwell, Augusta County, Virginia Chancery causes, 1804-041).

!John Caldwell will, 17 November 1785, in Watson Vs. Caldwell, Augusta County, Virginia Chancery causes, 1804-041

!I John Caldwell being in perfect sense and apprehensive of my death do bequeath my whole Estate, being a bond of one hundred and fifty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence to my son David Caldwell to him and his heirs forever I also appoint him my said son David Caldwell of this my last Will sole Executor. In Witness whereof I have hereunto - my hand and seal this November 17th 1785 - seal this November 17th 1785 - his witness present,John x Caldwell (seal) Lovel x Wilkins mark Elizabeth Young

!At District Court held at Prince Edward Court house September 4th 1793 This last will and Testament of John Caldwell deceased was presented in Court and proved by the affirmation of Lovel Wilkison one of the witnesses thereto - in solemn force, and ordered that the same be recorded and on the motion of David Caldwell the Executor as therein named who with Jacob Woodson and Stephen Pettus his securities intends acts and acknowledged this bond in Three hundred pounds conditioned as the Law requires and the sd David took oath required by law certificate for obtaining [ ? ] thereof is granted him. A Copy Teste Watkins CC

!On 4 September 1796, Stephen Pettus was one of securities in the amount of 300 lbs.

!There was a lengthy struggle by John Watson to collect a fee from son David, after the death of John Caldwell. John had sold property first to Henry Lepner. Lepner not able to pay, then handed it over to George Holland. To secure the property Holland gave John a bond. David was afraid he would default and got Watson to prepare a Deed of Trust secured by Negros George, Handy Bob, Jeffrey & John, to be sold to settle debt. Watson claimed David promised him half of what he collected. David contested, but depositions of John Holcombe, Sr., Augustus Watson, James Clarke, Christopher Holland all supported Watson. In court of 10 May 1802, jury ordered David to pay 76 lbs., 6 shillings, 4 pence. Court of 11 August 1804 reaffirmed the order.

!Acording to Nellie Caldwell, compiler, 1500 Downey St., Radford, VA in "Caldwell Family of Virginia, Scotland and Ireland," (Hollins college, VA: no date), this John Caldwell's children were John, James, William, George, David, Robert, and Mary (who married John Finley), p. 4. She thought the family lived first in August County.

!14 Oct. 1755: Executors of will of Michael Holland to John Caldwell, 2,230 acres in St. Patrick's Parish on both sides of Vaughns Creek, part of a larger patent to Holland dated 20 July 1738. Wit: David Caldwell, William Stone, John EgerPrince Edward DB 1:58a.

!A John Caldwell sold to Samuel Frazier, 440 acres in Beverley Manor, 19 March 1760, recorded 20 May 1760, 5 £, Augusta County, Virginia, DB 8:285-288.

!12 Apr. 1762: John Coldwell, Sr. to Thomas Armstrong, 507 acres on both sides of Vaughans Creek. Wit: John Caldwell, son of Thos, David Caldwell, Thomas Caldwell.Prince Edward, DB 2:185a.

!12 Apr. 1762: John Caldwell, Sr to John Caldwell, Jr. 300 acres on both sides Vaughans Creek, bounded by Thomas Armstrong. Wit: Charles Venable, Thomas Armstrong, Bryant (his mark) Haney. Prince Edward DB 2:187a.

!12 Apr. 1762: John Caldwell, Sr. to Thomas Caldwell, 300 acres on both sides Vaughans Creek bounded by Thomas Stone, Thomas Armstrong. Wit: John Caldwell, son of Thomas, David Caldwell, Thomas ArmstrongPrince Edward, DB 2:188a.

!30 Jan. 1764: John Caldwell, Sr. to David Caldwell, 400 acres on branches of Vaughns Creek bounded by Thomas Armstrong, Hudson, John Caldwell, Jr. Wit: John Caldwell, Jr., James Donnell, George CaldwellPrince Edward, DB 2:196b

!In Augusta County Judgments, March 1754, there began a series of court actions on Robert Hamilton vs. John Caldwell of Ballebogan, parish of Lifford, County Donegal over a debt of 21 lbs. owed to William Hogg, merchant, of City of Londonderry, dated 1 August 1747. The next document, dated 9 October 1747, was Robert Hamilton vs. John Caldwell for 63 lbs. On 26 March 1753 John Caldwell lately of Ballibogan, the sheriff was directed to find Caldwell; this included Robert Finley posting bond. On 20 May 1753, the sheriff was again called upon. In March 1754, a bill bound Caldwell and Hunter to pay Robert Hamilton 63+ lbs. At the May Court 1758, Caldwell was still refusing to pay. Is this John Caldwell who went to live with son, David, in Prince Edward County?



ii. ROSE ELLEN FINLEY, b. Abt. 1736, Augusta County, Virginia; m. MR. GILLESPIE.

Notes for ROSE ELLEN FINLEY: Some sources claim that this Rose Ellen Finley married John Henderson, but this appears to be in error. The Rose Finley that married John Henderson was an earlier generation, born abt. 1708. More research necessary.


http://www.angelfire.com/biz/finleyfindings/VOL2.html

A Possible Identity Of Rose Finley of Augusta Co, VA, By Jim Finley


STOUT identifies one Rose FINLEY (4-02-14.5) as the daughter of John FINLEY (3-02-1). He states she married one John HENDERSON, who died in 1766. He also lists another Rose FINLEY as the daughter of William FINLEY (3-02-5), brother of John (3-02-1), but gives no further data except that she was born in 1736 and married a man named GILLESPEY.


The purpose of this paper is to show the possibility that the two persons named Rose FINLEY might have been one and the same and that she was the daughter of William FINLEY (3-02-5).


In order to present my information, which is in no way conclusive, I feel we will need to make a brief examination of both the families of HENDERSON and GILLESPIE.


William HENDERSON, father-in-law of Rose FINLEY, arrived in Augusta County at a very early date. Though not listed among the earliest land owners, by 1749, he and wife, Sussanna, were selling land they owned on the North Branch of the James River above the mouth of Buffalo Creek to one John CLYDE of Pennsylvania and is recorded in Deed Book 2, P. 393. This was 350 acres. Again in 1761, John HENDERSON and wife, Sussanna, sold another 350 acres of land in the same location to one Nathaniel EVANS, recorded in Deed Book 10, P. 5.


William HENDERSON also owned a large tract of land in Beverley Manor containing 1,415 acres and located on Christian's Creek. On 21 Mar 1759, William and Sussanna HENDERSON sold 200 acres of this land to their son, John, and 430 acres to their son, James. This land is described as being in the line of Thos. BLACK, corner to said BLACK and Robert CUNNINGHAM, also in the line of George CALDWELL and Thos. RUTLEDGE's Crossing. Recorded in Deed Book 8, P. 101 and 104.


William HENDERSON made his will on 2 Sep 1770 and listed his age as "about 71 years." He mentions his wife, but does not name her. The land documents and subsequent documents show that her name was Sussanah but no family name has been found. He names three sons, James, William and David, and three sons-in-law, David and James BELL, and John LEEPER. He mentions Shussanna HENDERSON, daughter of John HENDERSON (no relationship given); Shussanna FINLEY, daughter to his daughter, Martha (she m 1750, Robert FINLEY) and granddaughter Jean TEAS. The executors were wife, brother Samuel HENDERSON and son, James HENDERSON. The will was recorded on 20 Nov 1770.

The John HENDERSON mentioned seems to have died in 1766, four years prior to the father, which explains the mention but not a legatee in the father's will.


John HENDERSON made his will on 4 Apr 1766 and it was recorded on 20 Aug of the same year. He mentions that he is a farmer and that his wife's name was Rose. He mentions his son, William, and two daughters, who are not named. He states that if either daughter should die, the other was to enjoy her share. The witnesses were John DAVIDSON and Robert FINLEY. The executors were brother, James HENDERSON, and his wife's brother, John FINLEY. The security agents were Adam DEAN and William FINLEY.


STOUT lists the daughters of John and Rose HENDERSON as Margaret, who married David STEWART, and Florence, who married Andrew RUSSELL. The will of William HENDERSON seems to cast doubt as to the names of these daughters, since WILLIAM HENDERSON mentions Sussana HENDERSON, daughter of John, in his will of 1770. A more thorough search of the guardian bonds of Augusta County might cast more light, since a guardian would have likely been appointed and especially if these children were under 14 years of age.


I have found no records in Augusta County which would show that Rose FINLEY HENDERSON remarried and if so, that she married William GILLESPIE. However, among the purchasers at the estate sale of William FINLEY in 1789 were William and Rose GILLESPIE.


To give us some insight as to the connection between GILLESPIE and FINLEY families, I will give a brief history of the GILLESPIE family and their arrival into Orange County in an area which was to later become Augusta County.


James GILLASPEY, whom I will refer to as James GILLESPIE Sr., proved his importation into Orange County, VA, evidently arriving from Ireland on 24 Jul 1740. In addition to himself, he was accompanied by his wife, Jennet, and children listed as Agnes, John, James and William, which was probably the order of their ages. James GILLESPIE purchased three adjoining tracts of land from 1740 until 1753, containing 210, 208 and 200 acres. After James Sr.'s arrival in Augusta County, two additional children were baptised by Rev. John CRAIG at Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church, with Margaret baptised on 4 Oct 1741 and Elisabeth baptised on 16 Jan 1743.


James GILASPEY Sr. made his will on 5 Sep 1768, which was recorded in Book 4, P. 263 of Augusta County, on 20 Oct 1769. All the children except Margaret were named in the will, so it is assumed Margaret had died young. The wife, Jennet, was mentioned, with the three sons, John, James and William, along with Edward HALL, as executors. Several land and other records between the GILLESPIE and other families in question prove interesting and show a close relationship. James GILLESPIE Jr. married on 5 Jan 1764 in Prince Edward County, VA, Elizabeth FINLEY, daughter of John FINLEY Sr., who gives his consent. The security agent was Robert BAKER. James GILLESPIE is identified as from Augusta County in the marriage bond.


On 18 Aug 1773, James GILLESPY and Elizabeth, his wife, sell to John FINLEY 100 acres for five shillings. The land adjoins Hugh MC CLURE's property, also that of John RAMSEY (Deed Book 19, P. 414). On 22 Aug 1787, James GILLESPIE and Elizabeth sell land to Michael COYNART (also recorded as COINER) of Cumberland County, PA, recorded in Deed Book 26, P. 37.


On 22 Aug 1787, William GILLESPIE and Rose sold to George Adam COYNART a tract conveyed to William by the will of James GILLASPIE. This was conveyed to Gaspar COINERT on 22 Aug 1789, which might indicate that this was a sale by William and Rose in preparation for leaving Augusta County.


Augusta County Deed Book 27, P. 290 and 291, shows that in Nov 1791, William HENDERSON and William GILLESPY of Green County, NC grant a power of attorney to Robert FINLEY to sell 200 acres on South River. (Note: Since Greene County, NC, was not formed until 1799, I presume this to mean Greene County, TN.)


Deed Book 16, P. 287 shows that on 15 May 1775, John, James and William GILLESPY sell to Thomas MC COLLOCK, for five pounds, 80 acres in Beverley Manor, part of three tracts conveyed to James GILLESPY, deceased. The three tracts originally included 210 acres obtained from Wm. Beverley on 27 Feb 1749; 208 acres; and 200 acres, all adjoining the 80 acres bounded by corner land formerly owned by Charles DALHOUSE; and other corner land bounded by James, William and John GILLESPIE.


STOUT says that Florence HENDERSON, daughter of Rose FINLEY HENDERSON, married Andrew RUSSELL. In Augusta County records, there appear to be Andrew RUSSELL Sr. and Andrew RUSSELL Jr. witnessing deeds and other documents. Were they father and son?


In Will Book IX, P. 313 to 315, in May 1803 Andrew RUSSELL's will (proved in Knox County, TN, July term of 1803) mentions wife, Elizabeth; son, Mathew; son, William; daughter, Ann; son, John; daughter, Elizabeth; son, James; son-in-law, James ROBERTSON; sons, Andrew and Alexander TESTE. It was witnessed by Wm. GILLESPIE, Wm. HENDERSON and James GILLESPIE, and also proved in Augusta County on 29 Nov 1803.


In summation, it would appear that I have provided no conclusive evidence to prove that Rose HENDERSON and Rose GILLESPIE were one and the same. The only real evidence shows that both John HENDERSON and William GILLESPIE had wives named Rose.


Much research still needs to be done. Most, if not all of my work, has been done from abstracts and a search of the original documents will usually disclose much that has been missed in brief abstracts. The preponderance of evidence would seem to lean toward one Rose FINLEY and my own belief is that the father would be identified as William FINLEY (3-02-5).


In listing the birthdate of 1736 as the birthdate shown by FRANCE and STOUT (for Rose FINLEY), it would seem their information is plausible. The records show that James GILLESPIE and wife, Jennet, had four children born prior to 1740, one of which was William. It would seem logical that William would have been of an age to have married a girl born ca. 1736.


Also, in reviewing the baptismal records of the Rev. John CRAIG, as published in The Tinkling Springs: Headwaters of Freedom, by Howard McKnight WILSON, William FINLY, whom I presume is identical to 3-02-5 as listed by STOUT, baptised two sons named William, on 26 Oct 1740 and 16 Jan 1743. He also baptised a son, Robert, on 23 Jun 1745. I feel it is reasonable to conclude the elder son, William, died young and he named a second son William, also. Son John, as mentioned in the 1789 will of William, was probably the oldest and was baptised prior to 1740, possibly in Pennsylvania.


It would then seem plausible to assume that all three of Rose HENDERSON's brothers were mentioned in her husband's will. In rethinking this, however, her brother, William, would have only been 23 years of age in 1766, when John HENDERSON made his will. It would seem unlikely that a young man of 23 years of age would have been affluent enough to have provided security to cover the value of the will. This would likely have been an older, more affluent man, such as her father, hence William Sr.


There were many HENDERSON parents who had children baptised by Rev. John CRAIG, whom he recorded between 1740 and 1749. Only the parent of the child who submitted the child for baptism was listed. Nowhere within these records was a parent named Rose. One John HENDERSON did have children baptised during these dates, but none seem consistent with the will of John HENDERSON in 1766. Other HENDERSON parents were Alexander, Daniel, David, James, Samuel, Thomas and William, whom I presume was William Jr.




iii. JOHN FINLEY, b. 15 Dec 1737, Augusta County, Virginia; d. Bef. 25 Oct 1802, Augusta County, Virginia; m. ESTHER REID; b. Abt. 1755, Albemarle County, Virginia.

Notes for JOHN FINLEY: John Finley will, 2 February 1802, Augusta County, VA, Will Book 9:242

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN the second day of February 1802 I John Finley of the County of Augusta being of sound mind and memory thanks be given unto god therefore calling unto me the mortality of my bodey and that it is appointed for all men our time: do make and ordain this my last will and testament and having such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased god to Bless me with in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and forme - Itemos Patsey Dicktam hath at different times got as much of my Estate as I allowher I so not allow her any more of my Estate that I now possess in Augusta County I allow to be sold ...?...and personal except my household furniture that I allow to be divided between my two Daughters Esther and Polly I allow each of my daughters Ann Shannon Esther Finley & Polly Finley two hundred pounds in ...?... when either of them recieve their part of money I allow a good Negro or Girle to be bought for their use I allow my Daughter Polly to be ...?...in Cloathing equall to her other sister when they joyn wedlock each to be provided in a good riding beast and household furniture and ...?.. suitable for housekeeping if either of my daughters dies before wedding her part in money is to remain in my Estate I allow my just debts be paid my son James Finley I allow to be put to School to learn then I allow him to be found in books cloathing and riding as his ...?...may require I allow him to get a regular course of education ...?..live to make choice of a calling I allow him to be furnished with ...?...beast saddle bridle & saddle bags and cloathing suitable for his calling and one hundred Dollars in money the land left me by Daddy Reid in ...?...lying on Green River I allow to sold and the price to be divided among my three daughters the thousand acres that I had obligation ...?...for that I signed over to Colonel Estill and the other 250 acres that Read Junr paid the survaying and the tax for if theres my ...?... got for them I allow to be Divided amongst my daughters and their issue that have the most need at the Discration of Executors I appoint my two nepews John Caldwell and Samuel Steele Finley Executors of this my last Will and testament should either of these die before they called uppon by this will I hope sum of the rest of my friends will take the place and I do hereby confirm and allow this and no other to be my last will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

                                  Jno Finley (seal)

Signed sealed and acknowled in the presence of Samuel Finley William Ransay William Finley

At a Court held for Augusta County, October the 25th 1802 This last will and Testament of John Finley deceased was proved by the oath of William Finley a subscribing witness thereto and it being further proved by the oaths of Robert Finley and Samuel Finley Gent? that the said will was written altogether in the hand writing of the testator which is ordered to be recorded and on the motion of John Caldwell and Samuel S Finley the Executors therein named who made oath according to law, together with Robert Finley William Davis Thomas Marshall and Andrew Fulton their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $15,000 conditioned as the law directs certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form according to law.

                             Teste


John Finley apraisement, 25 December 1810 Augusta County, VA DB 10:414.

A bill of the apraisement of the estate of John Finley deceased




From Rootsweb.com database: Research of Claude B. Finley, Jr., Damian L Dietlein and others - Compiled by Lee Ann Aigner Entries: 11624 Updated: Sun Mar 24 20:31:13 2002 Contact: Lee Ann Aigner


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ID: I10101 Name: John FINLEY Given Name: John Surname: Finley Sex: M Birth: 15 DEC 1737 in Augusta Co,VA Death: BEF 25 OCT 1802 in Augusta Co,VA

Father: William FINLEY b: 6 MAR 1712 in Dublin,Ireland Mother: Mary WALLACE b: ABT 1712 in Dublin,Ireland

Marriage 1 Esther REID b: ABT 1755 in Albemarle Co,VA Married: ABT 1782 in Augusta Co?,VA Children

James F. FINLEY b: 15 JUN 1783 in Augusta Co,VA


http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=jmac&id=I5662

Ahnentafel, Generation No. 2


2. John Finley was born 1737 in Va., and died BEF 2 FEB 1802 in Va.. He was the son of 4. William Finley and 5. Mary Wallace.


3. Esther Reid.

Children of Esther Reid and John Finley are:    i. Patsy Finley. She married Mr Dickman.  
   ii. Esther Finley. She married Isaac Tate 7 JUL 1804, son of John Tate and Jane Steele.  

1. iii. James Finley was born 15 JUN 1783 in Augusta Co., Va., and died 2 OCT 1866 in Lincoln Co., Mo.. He married Mary "Patsy" Ramsey 2 OCT 1811 in Shelby Co., Ky, daughter of Andrew Ramsey and Mary Steele. She was born 26 NOV 1786 in Va., and died 8 DEC 1851 in Lincoln Co., Mo..

   iv. Mary "Polly" Finley. She married John Shannon OCT 1804.  
   v. Ann Finley. 



iv. MARY FINLEY, b. Abt. 1739, Augusta County, Virginia. v. WILLIAM FINLEY, b. Abt. 1740, Augusta County, Virginia; d. Bef. 16 Jan 1742/43. vi. WILLIAM FINLEY, b. Abt. 1742, Augusta County, Virginia; d. 1815.

Notes for WILLIAM FINLEY: One source claims that this William Finley married a Sarah Ramsey in 1801, but the dates do not appear to fit this William Finley. More research may be necessary on this line.


vii. ROBERT FINLEY, b. Abt. 1745, Augusta County, Virginia; d. 15 Nov 1815, Adams County, Ohio; m. MARTHA STEELE, 1767; b. 1741, Augusta County, Virginia1; d. 16 Feb 1824, Adams County, Ohio.

Notes for ROBERT FINLEY: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cascgs/wmfinley/aqwg02.htm#2291

8. Robert FINLEY (William ) was christened 23 Jun 1745 in Augusta Co, VA. He died 15 Nov 1815 in Adams Co, OH and was buried in Cherry Fork Cem, Adams Co, OH.

[Notes] Robert married Martha Rosanna STEELE, daughter of Samuel STEELE and Martha FULTON, on 1767. Martha was christened 24 Apr 1748 in Augusta Co, VA. She died 16 Feb 1824 in Adams Co, OH and was buried in Cherry Fork Cem, Adams Co, OH.

[Notes] Robert and Martha had the following children:

 24 M i William FINLEY died after 1825 in Adams Co, OH?.[Notes]  
       William married Jane in Augusta Co, VA. 
 25 F ii Jean FINLEY was born 4 Feb 1770 in VA. She died 18 Jun 1852 in Augusta Co, VA and was buried in Middlebrook, North Mt., Augusta Co, VA.[Notes]  
       Jean married William Elder Billy MCCUTCHEON, son of Samuel MCCUTCHEON and Elizabeth FULTON, on 20 May 1794. William was born 27 Nov 1758 in Augusta Co, VA. He died 28 Jun 1848 in Augusta Co, VA.[Notes]  
 26 F iii Polly FINLEY was born 1770. 
       Polly married Robert MCCUTCHAN. 
 27 F iv Theodosia FINLEY was born 1772. 
 28 F v Martha (Patsey) FINLEY was born 1774. She died 1824.[Notes]  
       Martha married Samuel WRIGHT on 10 Mar 1808 in Adams Co, OH. 

+ 29 M vi James FINLEY was born 4 Jul 1776 and died 6 Mar 1853.

 30 M vii John FINLEY was born 1778. He died 1833.[Notes]  

+ 31 M viii Samuel Steele FINLEY was born 1786 and died Oct 1842.

 32 F ix Rosannah FINLEY was born Jun 1789 in VA. She died 3 Nov 1865 in Hannah City, Peoria, IL and was buried in Smithville Cem, Logan, Peoria Co, IL.[Notes]  
       Rosannah married Robert Barclay GLASGOW, son of Robert GLASGOW and Rosannah BARCLAY, on 13 Sep 1809 in Adams Co, OH. Robert was born 20 Jan 1783 in Rockbridge Co, VA. He died 13 May 1861 in Hannah City, Peoria, IL and was buried in Smithville Cem, Peoria Co, IL. 
 33 M x Robert Steele FINLEY was born 14 Feb 1790 in Augusta Co, VA. He died 13 Jul 1864 in Monmouth, Warren Co, IL and was buried in Monmouth Cem, Warren Co, IL.[Notes]  
       Robert married (1) Phoebe GLASGOW, daughter of Robert GLASGOW and Rosannah BARCLAY, on 22 Jun 1815 in Adams Co, OH. Phoebe was born about 1793 in Rockbridge Co, VA. She died 7 Nov 1832 in Adams Co, OH. 
       Robert also married (2) Mary Barr WARWICK. 
 34 F xi Sally Elizabeth FINLEY.[Notes]  
       Sally married Andrew MCINTYRE before 1776. 



Endnotes

1. IGI Record.