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"The Elder" John Donnally, Sr., of Augusta Co., VA
Facts and Events
John Donnally was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Estate Records of John Donnelly, Sr.
- Page 412.--20th August, 1765. William Preston's bond (with Chas. Lewis) as administrator of John Donaley.
- Page 105.--30th October, 1765. John Donilly's estate appraised, by Bryan McDonald, John Armstrong.
- Page 379.--22d March, 1770. John Donnelly, Sr.'s, estate settlement recorded--William Preston, administrator, 1765. 1765, cash paid Saml. Piper for making a coffin. 1765, 29th October, cash paid Joseph Cloyd for rum for vendue. Cash paid Drewry Puckett, James McAffee, David Fleming, Joseph McDonald, Conrad Wall, James Cloyd, administratrix of Abraham Biss. Has paid the widow her thirds, and three of the children. Estate sold at vendue to, viz: Danl. McCormick, Walter Stewart, Drury Puckett, Archd. Fisher, Michael Reesener, James Laughlin, Elizabeth Hance, George Darr, Wm. Thornton.
Early Land Acquisition in Augusta County, VA
Acquisition of Land from Chalkley's:
- John Donelly, Sr., and Paul Garrison received a patent for 137 acres, 29th May, 1760, "on waters of Catawbo at a place called the Knob; corner land of John Donilly, Sr.", (as listed in the records below).
- 1760; George the second &c. To all & Know ye that for divine good comes of Consideration but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Fifteen Shillings of good and lawful Money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Reveues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have Given Granted & confirmed and by these Presents for us our Heirs and Successors Do Give Grant and Confirm unto John Donnily and Paul Garrison one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one hundred and thirty seven acres lying and being in the County of Augusta on the Waters of Catawba called the Knob and bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning two Linns on the North side of a Hill thence North seventy Poles to a Black oak and Hickory on a Ridge, thence North East two hundred and sixty Poles to a Chesnut and Hiccory and south twenty five Degrees East sixty eight Poles to a Chesnut and Black Oak thence South ten Degrees West sixty Poles onsing the Creek to a Poplar and Locust, and thence along the Hill two hundred and forty five Poles to the Beginning. With all &c. To have hold &c. To be held &c. Yielding and paying ye Provided. In Witness one Trysty and well beloved Francis Fauquier Esquire our Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the seal of our said Colony the twenty ninth Day of May One thousand seven hundred and sixty. In the thirty third Year of our Reign. [Signed] Fran. Fauquier.
- Vol. 1 - Francis Sybert vs. Donnally and Garrison.--In 1749, Sybert bought of John Donnolly 300 acres on headwaters of Roanoke River in Colonel Patton's Grant of 5,000 acres, but John transferred his right to Paul Garrison.
- AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES; Vol 3, PP 400 - 409, Page 340.--8th March, 1763. Paul ( ) Garrison, of Roan County, North Carolina, to John Donilly, £20, 68 acres, said Garrison's part of 137 acres patented to John Donelly, Sr., and Paul Garrison, 29th May, 1760, on waters of Catawbo at a place called the Knob; corner land of John Donilly, Sr.
Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:
- Vol. 1 - MARCH 18, 1746/7. - (168) Road ordered from lower end of cow-pasture to Carter's Mill, and Adam Dickenson, James Scot, Wm. Galespy, James Simpson, Wm. Dowerty, Andrew Maldrough, Hugh Coffey, John Donerly, Alexr. McKay, John Mitchell, John Moore, Ralph Laverty, John Cockmill, James Huy, Wm. Hugh, James Stewart, James McKay worked it.
- Vol. 1 - MAY 21, 1747. - (197) Andrew Muldrough, John Donerly, Alexr. McClary, and Hugh Coffie, appraisers of John Watson.
- Page 321.--10th August, 1750. Appraisement of Saml. Brown, on Round Oak, by Ephraim Vause, Wm. Buis, Thomas Buis. 7th November, 1750. Appraisement of above on Cowpasture, by Hugh Coffey, Elicksander Mealray, Jno. Donaley.
- Vol. 1 - MAY, 1753. - Francis Sybert vs. Donnally and Garrison.--In 1749, Sybert bought of John Donnolly 300 acres on headwaters of Roanoke River in Colonel Patton's Grant of 5,000 acres, but John transferred his right to Paul Garrison.
- Vol. 1 - AUGUST, 1755 (A). - Love vs. Steelman.--Deposition of John Donily, aged 78 years, 26th May, 1755. (Note: record establishes John Donnelly's date of birth in abt. 1677)
- Vol. 1 - MARCH, 1756 (B). - Rose's executors vs. Donnolly.--Anne Rose, Alexander Rose, Thomas Fitzhugh and John Rose, executors of Robert Rose, Clerk, complain of John Donnolly. Deposition of Philip Davis says that he was overseer for Robert Rose at a plantation of his on Tye river in Albemarle County, in 1743.
- Page 203.--17th February, 1758. Colonel James Patton's estate; appraised by Thomas Stewart, John Ramsey, Edward Hall. List of bonds, bills, &c., due the estate: John Donaly, 4th February, 1754. (listed among many others)
- Page 403.--17th August, 1762. Alex. McElroy and Agness to Wm. Sprowle, £200, 200 acres patented to Alexander, 10th April, 1761; John Dickenson's line on Cowpasture; cor. John Donely's land. Acknowledged and privy examination.
- Page 340.--8th March, 1763. Paul ( ) Garrison, of Roan County, North Carolina, to John Donilly, £20, 68 acres, said Garrison's part of 137 acres patented to John Donelly, Sr., and Paul Garrison, 29th May, 1760, on waters of Catawbo at a place called the Knob; corner land of John Donilly, Sr.
- Vol. 1 - APRIL 21, 1763. - (39) Following deeds partially proved and ordered certified: William Moore to Francis Smith, Thomas Hill to David Miller, Elijah Isaacs to Robt. McGee, Paul Garrison to John Donally.
Records in Botetourt County, VA
- Botetourt County, VA Deed: Page 82. March 1, 1770. Paul Garrison, John Clark, Lydia Clark and Elizabeth Steel to William Preston. 137 acres in the County of Augusta near Botetourt on the waters of the Catawba. Witnesses: John May, Martin Baker, John Wilson. [Note: appears to be the same deed that is listed below]
- Botetourt County Deed Book #2 - Page #42 - 137 acres Catawba Creek - (By Heirs) to William Preston - 24 Sept 1772
- This Indenture made the twenty fourth Day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Two, between Paul Garrison Tenant by the Courtesy of one Sixth part of One Hundred and Thirty Seven acres of Land hereafter to be mentioned whereof the said Paul and Margaret his late wife (now dec'd) who was one of the Daughters of John Donilly the Elder dec'd & one of the Sisters of John Donilly the Younger also dec'd and one of the coheirs of the said John Donilly the Elder and John Donilly) the Younger were seised (?); Thomas Garrison Son and Heir of the said Margaret, John Clarke and Lydia his wife, (which said Lydia is another Daughter of the said John Donilly the Elder and Sister of the Said John Donilly the Younger and another of the Coheirs of the said John Donilly the Elder & the S[on] John the Younger), and Elizabeth Steelman (another Daughter of the said John Donilly the Elder and Sister of the said John Donilly the Younger, and a coheir of both the said C(?) mentioned decedants), of the one part and William Preston of the County of Botetourt in the Colony of Virginia of the other part. Whereas by one patent under the Seal of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia covering(?) Date the twenty ninth day of May in the year of our Lord One Thous: seven hundred and Sixty there was granted to the said John Donilly the Elder and Paul Garrison the afore mentioned Tract of Land containing One hundred and thirty seven acres Lying then in the County of Augusta now Botetourt on the waters of Catawbo Creek; and the said parcel being by virtue thereof seized (?) And possessed (?) Of one Moiety of the said Tract of Land did by his Indentures of Leave (?) and Reference? Dated some time about the month of March One thousand seven hundred and Sixty three convey the said Moiety to the said John Donilly Junr soon after which the said John Donilly Junr and John Donilly the Elder both Died Intestate without having made Disposition of the said land in their Life time whereby the said Land Descended to the afore named Margaret who had intermarried with the aforesaid Paul (Garrison) and had Issue by him the aforesaid Thomas Garrison, Lydia who intermarried with the aforesaid John Clarke, Elizabeth who intermarried with John Thomas(?) Steeman Deceased, Keturah who had intermarried with William Grant, Mary who intermarried with John Bryans, Priscilla who intermarried with John Jones, and Catherine (who since died intestate without Issue by which her Moiety of the S Land descended to her surviving Sisters and the said Thomas Garrison) and Daughters and coheirs of the said John Donilly the Elder and Sisters and Coheirs of the said John Donilly the Younger. But as no petitions have yet been made amongst the Sisters. And the said Paul Garrison and Thomas Garrison, John Clarke and Lydia his wife and Elizabeth Steelman been desirous of selling their respective Titles to the said Land. Now this Indenture witneseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty pounds, current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said William Preston the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged . They the said Paul Garrison, Thomas Garrison, John Clarke and Lydia his wife and Elizabeth Steeman and each for himself and herself hath Granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents Do and each of them doth Grant Bargain and sell to the said William Preston and his Heirs Three undivided sixth(?) parcels(?) of the aforesaid one hundred and Thirty seven acres of Land To have Hold occupy and Enjoy the said Land with the appurtenances Hereunto belonging to him the said William Preston and his Heirs and Assigns for ever And the said Paul Garrison, Thomas Garrison, John Clarke and Lydia his wife and Elizabeth Steelman, do severally and respectively for themselves, their and each of their Joint and Several Heirs Executors & Administrators covenant and agree to and with the said William Preston that he the said William shall and may quietly and peaceably Have Hold and enjoy the afors: Three Sixth parts of the Land afores: unto the said William his Heirs and Assigns and that the said Paul Garrison and Thomas Garrison, John Clarke and Lydia his wife, and Elizabeth Steelman Their Heirs, Executors and Administrators shall and will covenant and for ever Defend the same to the said William Preston his Heirs and Assigns against them the said Paul Garrison, Thomas Garrison, John Clark and Lydia his wife and Elizabeth Steelman and their and each of their respective Heirs and Assigns and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever In Witness whereof the said Paul Garrison, Thomas Garrison, John Clark and Lydia his wife and Elizabeth Steelman have hereunto set their Hands and Offered their Seals the day and year first within written .
- Sealed & Delivered in } Paul Garrison seal
- Presence of - - - - - - - } mark
- Thomas Beavers, Robt Breckenridge x }Wit. For Garrison Tho. Garrison seal
- Lettice Breckenridge, John May x D...Mosy x }
- J Clark seal
- Frost(?) Smith a Clerks signing
- Joseph Cloyd for the same her
- James McGavock x Lydia Clark seal
- _________________ mark
- Tho. Madison, Robt. Breckenridge, David May
- [Transcribed 25 May 2006 by Richard A. Taylor]
Image Gallery
References
- Wikitree.com.
John Donnally first appears in Augusta County, Virginia, on 18 March 1746, assisting with the construction of a road.[1]
His known children are (from Botetourt County Deed Book #2 - Page #42):
Margaret Donnally m. Paul Garrison
John Donnally, Jr.
Lydia Donnally m. John Clark
Elizabeth Donnally m. John Steelman
Keturah Donnally m. William Grant
Mary Donnally m. John Bryans
Priscilla Donnally m. John Jones
Catherine Donnally (died without issue)
Other children may be (as yet not sourced, other than the note below):
Andrew Donnally
Chalres Donnally
James Donnally
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Donnally-30
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