Person:David Cave (2)

David Cave, possible sibling of Benjamin Cave

Since the land record below of David Cave appears to early to have been David, son of Benjamin Cave, it is thought that David MAY be a sibling of Benjamin Cave, who also acquired land in Orange County on the Rapidan River. It should be noted that Benjamin Cave witnessed the deed below. More research is necessary to prove any relationship.

Early Land Acquisition in Augusta County, VA

Acquisition of Land from Orange County, Virginia Records:

• Pg. 66-68. Indenture between William Davis and Kathren, his wife, of county of Louisa, Planter, and David Cave of Orange County, Planter, of the other part.. for five shillings current money of England.. sells 200 acres, part of a greater tract of land granted to John Davis, by Pattent for 1,000 acres and by the last will & testament of the said Davis, bequeathed to William Davis. The land lyeth on the branches of Pamunky River.. both sides of Chew's Mill Run, in St. Thomas Parish, Orange County.. bounded .. corner Mr. John Noell.. (signed) William Davis [seal]. Witnesses: G. Hume, Benja. Cave, Charles Duett. Received of David Cave sum of Nine pounds 27 June 1745 and recorded. [Orange County Virginia Deed Book 10, Dorman, pg. 36].

Will of David Cave

Pages 237-38. Will of David Cave of Orange County in St. Thomas Parish in Virginia, being indisposed through age and other infirmities, dated 23 July 1756.

Unto my loving son Robt. Cave, 250 acres upon Negro Run in Orange County adjoyning to Thomas Kimbrough and John Noel.

Unto my loving son James Cave, 200 acres in Spotsylvania County adjoyning the land of John Fauckner.

Unto my loving son David Cave, 110 acres in the plantation whereon I life a joyning to my loving sons Benja. Cave and Abraham Mayfield.

My loving son David Dave executor.

My personal estate to be divided amoungst my loving children.

I desire that my executor loving son David Cave sees that my son Joseph Cave be brought up in a Christian manner as can be in his condition.

(signed) David Cave.

Wit: Richd. Mortimer, Benja. Cave, James Cave.

28 Oct. 1756. Presented into Court by David Cave. Proved by Benja. Cave who declared he saw Richd. Mortimer, who is since dead, witness the same. The executor made oath that he did not know where John Cave the heir [at] law lives. It is ordered that the Sheriff make proclamation at the Court House door according to law. David, giving security with Benja. Cave and Thos. German. entered into bond. [Orange County Virginia Will Book 2 1744-1778, Dorman, pg. 50].

Pages 242-43. David Cave. Inventory. Appraisers sworn before Richard Thomas, Gent.

Total valuation £30.1.1.

(signed) Roger Bell, John Vivion, John Gholdson.

23 Nov. 1756. Returned.

[Orange County Virginia Will Book 2 1744-1778, Dorman, pg. 51].