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Rev. Elisha Knox, Sr., of Botetourt & Alleghany Co., VA
- H. Rev. Elisha Knox, Sr., of Botetourt & Alleghany Co., VAAbt 1745 - Aft 1828
- W. Ruth _____Bef 1749 - Aft 1807
m. 27 Apr 1807
Facts and Events
Elisha Knox was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley's:
- John Harrison's estate sold at vendue -- 1st sale. 17th October, 1775, John Harrison's estate sold at vendue -- 2d sale. 1st sale -- To Amoziah Davison, Even Henton, Edmund Warren. 2d sale -- To Elisha Knox, John Conner, Joseph Scothorn.
- Vol. 2 - Knox vs Knox - 12 Jan. 1810. Complainant Elisha Nock shows that in 1773 his father, Solomon Nock, was appointed administrator of Susanna Scudder in the Colonial Government of Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware. Solomon removed to Virginia. Complainant had a brother Nehemiah. Elisha moved to Virginia after 1775. Solomon owned land in Rockingham Co., VA. William Knox of Bath Co., was a son of Solomon.
Records in Botetourt County, VA
- Botetourt County, VA Marriage Bonds: William Rice & Anna Moyers dau. of George Moyers. Sur: Elisha Knox. Wit: M. Pitzer. CONSENT: Oct 4, 1820, George Moyer, father. Wit: Elisha Knonox & Agness Knox. Date of bond: 5 Oct 1820. Virginia Appalachian Notes
Records in Alleghany Co., VA
- Know all men by these presents that I Elisha Knox Snr. of the County of Alleghany & State of Virginia for & in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to my daughter Margaret Parker (widow of Hugh Parker dec) of said County of Alleghany and State of Virginia as well as for the further consideration of one dollar to me paid in hand by the said Margaret Parker at or before the ensealing & delivery of these presents the receipt where of is hereby acknowleged have given & granted by these presents do give and grant unto the said Margaret Parker her Executors Administrators and Assigns a certain tract or parcel of land containing fifty acres including sixteen acres formerly granted to John Dickerson by patent bearing date the thirteenth of August 1763 formerly the property of John Robson assignee of Jacob Solomon lying and being in the County of Alleghany formerly Botetourt on Dunlaps Creek a branch of Jackson River & bounded as followeth to wit; To have and to hold the said granted lands and premises with their & every of appurtanences unto the said Margaret Parker her heirs & assigns forever to her & their own proper use. I the said Elisha Knox Sr. for himself his Heirs Executors and Administrators the before mentioned Lands & all & singular & the priviledges & advantages there unto belonging or in any way appurtaining against the claim of them & all other persons or person whatsoever shall and will forever warrent & defend to the said Margaret Parker, her heirs, assigns forever firmly by these presents in testamony whereof I here unto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of July one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. [Signed] Elisha X Knox
References
- United States. 1810 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252).
Name: Elisha Knox
Lived In: Botetourt, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1765 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: 1 [b. 1765 or before]
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 4
Note: listed as Elisha Knox, Sr. on Census record. Elisha Knox Jr. immediately followed.
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