Person:John Dugger (10)

John Dugger (Jr) was born ca 1743 or earlier, assuming he was 21 when his first public record was made in 1764.

John (son of John and Priscilla) was almost always referred to as John "Jr" in the records in order to distinguish him from his father. In fact the father outlived the son by one year, John Jr dying in 1802, Sr in 1803.

On 22 Jul 1764 John Dugger Jr was given 1/2 salary as Clerk of the Middle Church. This is the first time John Jr was listed on a public record.("Bath Parish Register of Dinwiddie and St Andrew's Parish Vestry Book of Brunswick" by William Lindsay Hopkins, 1989)

On 24 Nov 1764 John Dugger Jr (with James Dugger, his brother) witnessed a deed from Proctor to Fort. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 8 page 26)

On 24 Sep 1768 John Dugger Jr and John Dugger Sr witnessed a deed from Andrews to Andrews. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 9 page 165)

On 26 Feb 1770 William Edwards, Gentleman of Brunswick County sold 130 acres to John Dugger, Jr, Planter, for L25. The land was on Gravelly Run. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 9 page 591)

On 26 Feb 1770 John Dugger Jr witnessed a deed from Sadler to Sadler. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 9 page 599)

On 24 May 1773 a list of Tithables was made for St. Andrew's Parish. The list included Alexander Dugger, James Dugger, John Dugger and John Dugger Sr. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 11 page 138)

On 6 Aug 1773 Priscilla Edwards sold 43 acres to John Dugger Jr for L15. Witnessed by Henry Rawlings, John Bennett and Abram Bennett. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 11 page 155)

On 26 Jan 1777 John Dugger Jr and his brothers James Dugger and Howell Dugger witnessed a deed from their father John Dugger to William Rainey. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 12 page 141)

On 24 Nov 1777 Thomas Stith sold 150 acres to John Dugger Jr for L63 on south side of Rocky Run. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 12 page 314)

On 14 Feb 1778 both John Duggers were listed on a deed, one as grantee, the other as witness. Suffixes were not used in either instance. Flood Mitchell of Granville Co., NC sold John Dugger of Brunswick Co., VA, 233 acres on both sides of Sandy Creek for L200. Witnessed by John Dugger, Howell Dugger, Alexander Dugger and Daniel Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 13 page 189)

John Dugger and John Dugger Jr were in Court in May 1778 as securities (bondsman) for someone. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 13 page 206)

On 21 Oct 1779 Joseph Proctor deeded 50 acres to John Dugger Sr for L300. Witnessed by John Williams, Lewis Lanier. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 13 page 381)

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1782 land tax list in Brunswick County in St. Andrew's Parish and taxed for 280 acre. He was also on the Personal Property tax list that year and taxed for 1 white and 5 slaves.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1783 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 9 persons, 6 tithes.

In Aug 1783 Court, Sarah Dugger and John Dugger (didn't say Sr or Jr) were granted Administration on the Estate of James Dugger, deceased. Joseph Browder and Ephraim Jackson were their securities. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 8 page 241).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1784 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 7 persons, 4 tithes.

In Feb 1784 Court, Mary and Charles Edwards, orphans of Charles Edwards, deceased, chose Alexander Dugger as their guardian. John Dugger Jr and George Vaughan were his securities. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 8 page 340).

In Mar 1784 court, Meade and Withers, Executors of George Walker, sued Howell Dugger and John Dugger Jr for debt. The defendants didn't show up, ordered to appear next court. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 8 page 348).

In July 1784 Court, Berry and Berry sued John Dugger, Surry, Sarah Dugger and John Dugger, Administrators of James Dugger deceased, for debt. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 8 page 480).

On 22 Aug 1784 John Dugger Jr and wife Fanny deeded 230 acres to Lewis Brown Jr for L116, on both sides of Sandy Creek, formerly the land of Charles Mitchell. (Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 2 page 399). Yes it was recorded in the Will book for some reason.

On 22 Nov 1784 John Dugger Jr was the bondsman for the marriage of Joseph Price and Lurany Dugger (his sister) in Brunswick Co., VA.

In Oct 1784 Court, a deed from John Dugger Jr and wife Fanny to Lewis Brown Jr was recorded. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 20).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1785 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 8 persons, 4 tithes, no whites under 21.

In Jan 1785 Court Moses Thorp sued John Dugger, Surry and John Dugger Jr. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 53).

Also in Jan 1785 Court, Rawleigh Hightower sued Thomas Firth and John Dugger Jr. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 54).

In Mar 1785 Court, John Dugger Jr sued John Rawlings. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 77).

In Apr 1785 Court, Thomas Lundie sued William Fortiscue, Sarah Dugger and John Dugger, Administrators of James Dugger, deceased. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 111).

In Oct 1785 Court, John Dugger Jr sued John Rawlings and Henry Rawlings for debt on a bond. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 242).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1786 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 8 persons, 5 tithes, no whites under 21.

In Jan 1786 Court, the court ordered that John Rose, Benjamin Davis, John Dugger and John Dugger Jr, or any three of them, to appraise the estate of William Turbyfill, deceased. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 277).

In May 1786 Court, John Dugger Jr sued Charles Williamson. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 348).

In Jul 1786 Court, Meade and Withers, Executors of George Walker sued Howell Dugger, John Dugger and John Dugger, Jr for debt. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 14 page 324).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1787 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 3 blacks 16 and up; and 4 blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1788 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 2 blacks 16 and up; and 1 black under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

In May 1788, Hicks and Harrison, Executors of E. Scarborough, deceased, sued Edward Parish, John Parish, Daniel Dugger and Howell Dugger for debt. Jesse Edwards and John Dugger Jr were their securities. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 15 page 88).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1789 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 3 blacks 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

On 20 Oct 1789 John Dugger Jr, James Dugger and Fanny Dugger witnessed a deed from John Andrews Sr to Alexander Andrews. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 14 page 539).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1790 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 3 blacks 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1791 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 2 blacks 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1792 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 1 black 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1793 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 2 blacks 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

On 19 Oct 1793 John Dugger Jr, John Ferguson, and Jerman Dugger witnessed a deed from John Dugger Sr to Daniel Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 15 page 484).

On 12 Nov 1793 Thomas Gholson, John Dugger Jr, Jarman Dugger and Benjamin Lane witnessed a deed from John Dugger Sr to William Brown. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 15 page 462).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1794 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 2 blacks 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year also, with 280 acres.

On 2 Mar 1794 John Dugger Jr and wife Fanny deeded 380 acres to William Edward Brodnax for L60. The land was on Gravelly Run. Witnessed by Richard Clack, Howell Allen, Richard Mosely. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 16 page 217).

On 5 Jun 1794 John Dugger Jr and Fanny Dugger witnessed the Will of Thomas Firth. (Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 5 page 544).

On 19 Jun 1794 Lemon Shell and wife Sarah, John Dugger and wife Frances, William Ruffin and wife Margaret, deeded land to Charles Lucas for L114. It was 272 acres on the north side of Rocky Run, conveyed in part to Lemon Shell by James Bennett, 150 acres by John Dugger Jr, and 10 acres by William Ruffin and 112 acres by John Lucas. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 15 page 542). Note: Lemon Shell's wife Sarah was John Dugger Jr's 1st cousin.

On 29 Jun 1794 John Dugger Jr, Edwin Fort and James Dugger witnessed a deed from John Dugger Sr to Sampson Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 17 page 448).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1795 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 2 blacks 16 and up; and 1 black under 16. John was listed on the Land Tax Lists in the "Alterations" showing 200 (280?) acres sold to William E. Brodnax.

John Dugger was bondsman for the 21 Dec 1795 Marriage Bond of Howell Dugger and Polly B. Firth in Brunswick County.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1796 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 1 black 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was once again listed on the Land Tax Records with 280 acres, deeded to him by William E. Brodnax.

On 13 May 1796 John Dugger Jr, William Rainey and Fanny Dugger witnessed a deed from Jerman Dugger and wife Mary to Wright Griffin. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 16 page 344).

On 23 May 1796 John Dugger Jr and wife Fanny sold 9 acres to Sally Firth, widow of Thomas Firth for L10. Witnessed by William Lett, Betsy Crowder and Suckey Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 16 page 332).

In 1796 (no month or day) John Dugger Jr, Richmond Dugger and James Stainback witnessed a deed from Ichabod Marshall to Daniel Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 16 page 379).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1797 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 1 black 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax Lists this year with 271 acres and 245 acres. Alterations being 9 acres deeded to Sally Firth, and 245 acres formerly omitted.

On 11 Feb 1797 Thomas Drake, John Dugger Jr and Howell Dugger witnessed a deed from John Dugger Sr to Wright Griffin. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 17 page 164).

John Dugger Jr was bondsman for the 25 Sep 1797 Marriage bond for Richard Maitland and Sally Dugger in Brunswick.

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1798 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 1 black 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year with 271 acres and 245 acres.

Henry Dugger and John Dugger Jr were witnesses to the Will of John Bennett dated 17 Jun 1798. (Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 6 page 199). John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1799 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 1 black 16 and up; and no blacks under 16. John Jr was listed on the Land Tax List this year with 271 acres and 245 acres.

In Mar 1799 Court, a jury was called including Daniel Dugger, John Dugger (no suffix), and German Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 18 page 97).

In May 1799 Court, Sterling Edwards, guardian of Jane and Elizabeth Simmons, sued Henry Rawlings, John Dugger (no suffix) and Daniel Dugger. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 18 page 152).

In Sep 1799 Court, a deed from John Dugger (probably Sr) to Sampson Dugger was proven by oaths of witnesses James Dugger, John Dugger Jr and Edwin Fort. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 18 page 190).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1800 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 2 whites 16-21; 1 black 16 and up; and 1 black under 16.

In Aug 1800 Court, Roger Mallory, Jr sued John Dugger Jr. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 18 page 364).

In Aug 1800 Benjamin Parker sued William Fortiscue, John Dugger Jr and Howell Dugger for debt. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 18 page 371).

John Dugger Jr was listed on the 1801 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list with 1 white 16-21; 2 blacks 16 and up; and 1 black under 16.

On 25 May 1801 John Dugger and wife Fanny deeded 100 acres to Henry Morris Sr for L60, the land was on Rocky Run. (Brunswick Co., VA Deed Book 20 page 206).

John Dugger made his Will on 9 Oct 1801 and named his wife Fanny Dugger; son James Dugger; daughter Susanna Richardson; son Thomas Dugger; son Jerman Dugger; daughters Sally Madelin, Polly Vaughan, Fanny Dugger. He named as Executors: Burwell Abernathy, Daniel Dugger and Jordan Richardson. Witnesses were Hubbard Saunders, Elizabeth Bennett, Jeremiah Mitchell and Benjamin Bennett. (Brunswick Co., VA Will Book 6 page 389).

In Jan 1802 Court, the Will of John Dugger, Jr was ordered recorded. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 19 page 156).

In Mar 1802 Court, the case of John Battle vs. John Dugger Jr, as executor of John Bennett, was abated due to the death of the defendant. (Brunswick Co., VA Order Book 19 page 224).

John Dugger Jr was not listed on the 1802 Brunswick Personal Property Tax list. He was dead by the time it was taken.