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Isham H. Britton1,2,3

ID# 15991, (abt 1798 - abt 1852)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1798, Virginia,4
Marriage: 10 Feb 1823, Halifax Co., Virginia, Mary W. Toot (b. 16 Mar 1804, d. 4 Jun 1893)5,6
Death: abt 1852,7,8
Burial: Britton Family Cemetery, Halifax Co., Virginia,9
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Narrative:

Isham H. Britton was born about 1798 in VirginiaG.4
     Isham appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Meadsville, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with a household consisting of one male age 26 to 45 (himself), and two over age 45 (unknown), one female over age 45 (unknown). There were also 13 male and 8 female slaves, and one free colored man over age 45, listed in the household.10
     Isham married Mary W. Toot, daughter of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 10 Feb 1823 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.5,6
     He was a the owner and operator of a large plantation.11,12,3
     Isham appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with a household consisting of two males under age 5 (sons John and William), one age 15 to 20 (unknown), and one age 20 to 30 (unkown), and one age 30 to 40 (himself), one female under age 5 (daughter Sarah), and one age 20 to 30 (wife Mary). There were also 3 male slaves and 9 females.13
     Isham was named an executor in the will of Adam Toot, his wife's father, dated 12 Nov 1835.14 He had the will of his father-in-law proved 24 Jun 1839 in Halifax Co.G court, and posted a bond of $20,000 as executor.15 On 5 Nov 1839 Isham purchased farm tools, a sorrel mare, furniture including two beds, and dishes totaling $160 at the sale of his wife's father's estate.16
     Isham appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of North District, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with a household consisting of two males under age 5 (son Andrew and another), one age 10 to 15 (John), one age 15 to 20 (William), and one age 40 to 50 (himself), one female under age 5 (daughter Lucy), one age 10 to 15 (Sarah), and one age 30 to 40 (wife Mary). There were also 11 male and 21 female slaves.17
     Isham filed an accounting of the estate of Adam Toot as his executor 24 Oct 1842.18
     Isham and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 8 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $14,000. Their children William, Sarah, John, Andrew, Lucy, Mary, Peyton, Frances, and Melcajas were listed as living with them, as was William Rice, age 55. There were 46 slaves listed as well.3,19
     Isham died about 1852 at age ~54.7,8 He was buried in Britton Family Cemetery, Halifax Co., VirginiaG.9

Children:
     Children with Mary W. Toot:

  1. William Edward Britton+ (14 Dec 1823 - abt Mar 1881)
  2. Adam G. Britton (11 Sep 1825 - 7 Oct 1827)
  3. Sarah E. Britton+ (28 Jan 1828 - 18 Feb 1889)
  4. Dr. John Bacon Britton+ (26 Mar 1830 - 6 Aug 1884)
  5. Isham H. Britton (26 Mar 1832 - 11 Nov 1837)
  6. Ann Maria Britton (1834 - bef 1840)
  7. Andrew Jackson Britton+ (30 Jan 1836 - 1861)
  8. Lucy C. Britton (13 Feb 1838 - 3 Jun 1917)
  9. Mary C. Britton (Mar 1840 - bef 1920)
  10. Peyton K. Britton (abt 1845 - bef 1860)
  11. Frances T. Britton+ (28 Jan 1847 - 28 Feb 1925)
  12. Melcajas A. Britton+ (16 Mar 1849 - 3 Jun 1911)

Citations

  1. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 112, 10 Feb 1823, Isham H. Birtton and Mary W. Toot.
  2. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Isham Britton as his son-in-law.
  3. [S1638] Isham H. Britton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  4. [S1638] Isham H. Britton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 52 and state.
  5. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 112, 10 Feb 1823, Isham H. Birtton and Mary W. Toot, shows date.
  6. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Mary Britton as his daughter and Isham Britton as his son-in-law.
  7. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 23:587-9, accounting of Wm E Britton, admr of Isham H. Britton decd, exor of Adam Toot, decd, 23 Aug 1852.
  8. [S1628] Mary W. Britten household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, does not show him, and she is shown as a farmer, with large amounts of land and personal property.
  9. [S9556] Cemetery Census, online, cemetery no. 332, Britton Family Cemetery, Halifax Co., record for Britton, Isham H.
  10. [S9588] Isham Button household, 1820 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  11. [S9588] Isham Button household, 1820 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows 8 persons engaged in agriculture and 4 in manufactures.
  12. [S9590] Ishom H. Briton household, 1840 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows 25 persons employed in agricuture.
  13. [S9589] Istham Britton household, 1830 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  14. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  15. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:76-7, Adam Toot probate, 24 Jun 1839.
  16. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:414-423, Adam Tool sale, 25 Jan 1840.
  17. [S9590] Ishom H. Briton household, 1840 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  18. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 20:180-4, Adam Tool accounting, 23 Jan 1843.
  19. [S1632] Isham H. Britton, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.

Catherine E. Toot1,2,3

ID# 15992, (1810 - )
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 27 Jul 1810, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 14 Dec 1830, Jacob Davis (b. abt 1803)7,8,9
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Narrative:

Catherine E. Toot was born on 27 Jul 1810 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Catherine married Jacob Davis on 14 Dec 1830.7,8,9
     Catherine was named an heir in the will of Adam Toot, her father, dated 12 Nov 1835, to receive an equal share of her father's estate after gifts and support to her two youngest siblings and deducting $503 previously advanced to her.10 She received a distribution of $280 from her father's estate, paid to her husband, on 24 Jul 1842.11
     Catherine and Jacob appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 26 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $8000. Their children Warren, Sally, and Maria were listed as living with them, There were 15 slaves listed as well.12,13
     Catherine and Jacob appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 6 Sep 1860, reporting real estate valued at $17,000 and personal estate of $15,000. Their children Sally and Maria were listed as living with them, as are Elizabeth Mechany, age 20, Venetia C. Davis, age 19, Clifton E. Davis, age 17, Federick C. Davis, age 14, and Mary N. Davis, age 12. They would appear to nieces and nephews. Also listed are 17 slaves owned by him, and 24 slaves he is holding for the heirs of John F. U. Davis.14,15
     Catherine appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG, in the household of George C. Ayres and Maria W. Davis, her daughter and her husband, with her husband, Jacob Davis.16

Children:
     Children with Jacob Davis:

  1. Charles Carroll Davis (23 Nov 1832 - 16 Sep 1836)
  2. Warren I. Davis (18 Feb 1835 - )
  3. Sally King Davis+ (25 May 1837 - )
  4. Maria W. Davis+ (abt 1843 - )

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Catharine E. Toot.
  2. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 133, 14 Ded 1830, Jacob Davis and Catherine E. Toot.
  3. [S1637] Jacob Davis household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as Catherine E. Davis.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date.
  5. [S1637] Jacob Davis household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 40 and state.
  6. [S988] Jacob Davis household, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows age 49 and state.
  7. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 133, 14 Ded 1830, Jacob Davis and Catherine E. Toot, shows date, with year as 1830.
  8. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows year, as 1833.
  9. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Catharine Davis as his daughter.
  10. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  11. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 20:180-4, Adam Tool accounting, 23 Jan 1843.
  12. [S1637] Jacob Davis household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  13. [S1631] Jacob Davis, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  14. [S988] Jacob Davis household, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
  15. [S989] Jacob Davis, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  16. [S1606] George C. Ayres household, 1870 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

Jacob Davis1,2,3

ID# 15993, (abt 1803 - )
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1803, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 14 Dec 1830, Catherine E. Toot (b. 27 Jul 1810)7,8,9
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Narrative:

Jacob Davis was born about 1803 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Jacob married Catherine E. Toot, daughter of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 14 Dec 1830.7,8,9
     Jacob purchased household items totaling $41 at the sale of his wife's father's estate on 5 Nov 1839.10
     Jacob and Catherine appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 26 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $8000. Their children Warren, Sally, and Maria were listed as living with them, There were 15 slaves listed as well.3,11
     Jacob and Catherine appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 6 Sep 1860, reporting real estate valued at $17,000 and personal estate of $15,000. Their children Sally and Maria were listed as living with them, as are Elizabeth Mechany, age 20, Venetia C. Davis, age 19, Clifton E. Davis, age 17, Federick C. Davis, age 14, and Mary N. Davis, age 12. They would appear to nieces and nephews. Also listed are 17 slaves owned by him, and 24 slaves he is holding for the heirs of John F. U. Davis.12,13
     Jacob appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VirginiaG, in the household of George C. Ayres and Maria W. Davis, his daughter and her husband, with his wife, Catherine E. Toot.14
     He was a planter according to the 1850 census, and reported himself as "gentleman" in 1860.15,16

Children:
     Children with Catherine E. Toot:

  1. Charles Carroll Davis (23 Nov 1832 - 16 Sep 1836)
  2. Warren I. Davis (18 Feb 1835 - )
  3. Sally King Davis+ (25 May 1837 - )
  4. Maria W. Davis+ (abt 1843 - )

Citations

  1. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 133, 14 Ded 1830, Jacob Davis and Catherine E. Toot.
  2. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Jacob Davis.
  3. [S1637] Jacob Davis household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  4. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows year.
  5. [S1637] Jacob Davis household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 47 and state.
  6. [S988] Jacob Davis household, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows age 56 and state.
  7. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 133, 14 Ded 1830, Jacob Davis and Catherine E. Toot, shows date, with year as 1830.
  8. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows year, as 1833.
  9. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Catharine Davis as his daughter.
  10. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:414-423, Adam Tool sale, 25 Jan 1840.
  11. [S1631] Jacob Davis, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  12. [S988] Jacob Davis household, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
  13. [S989] Jacob Davis, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  14. [S1606] George C. Ayres household, 1870 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
  15. [S1637] Jacob Davis household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, show occupation as planter.
  16. [S988] Jacob Davis household, 1860 U.S. Census, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, shows occupation as gentleman.

Maria Beverly Toot1,2,3

ID# 15994, (1808 - 1879)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 24 Feb 1808, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 Dec 1829, Robertson Owen Jr. (b. 10 Aug 1791, d. 16 Aug 1837)7,8,9
Death: 28 Nov 1879,10
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Narrative:

Maria Beverly Toot was born on 24 Feb 1808 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Maria married Robertson Owen Jr., son of Robertson Owen and Obedience, on 16 Dec 1829.7,8,9
     Maria was named an heir in the will of Adam Toot, her father, dated 12 Nov 1835, to receive an equal share of her father's estate after gifts and support to her two youngest siblings and deducting $200 previously advanced to her.11
     Her husband died on 16 Aug 1837.10
     Maria purchased a bay horse, a milch cow, 43 hogs, 5 sheep, and kitchen and farm items for a total of $299 at the sale of her father's estate on 5 Nov 1839.12 An accounting of the estate was filed by Isham H. Britton, the executor, as of 24 Oct 1842, and accepted by the court. It reported cash on hand at Adam's death of $294, and receipts since of $4,600. These included payments from Dr. Gilmer for board, payments due on accounts owed the estate, and many small sales of leather and tanning services over the three-year period. Payments made totalled $2,824 including $300 paid to E. Barksdale, guardian of the youngest son Adam, for board and clothing for 1840 and 1841. Distributions were made to son Melcajah of $281 and $280 each to the husbands of daughters Mary, Maria, and Catherine and to Howell Chastain as guardian of the children of daughter Nancy. After collecting his commission of $245 the executor owned the estate $706.13
     Maria appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 19 Dec 1850, in what appears to be a hotel or boarding house headed by John S Lindlen, his wife Harriet, and their family. Her children Ann and Alfred were listed as living with her.14
     Maria appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her son and his wife, Rufus and Eliza. She reported real estate valued at $6000, personal estate of $11,300, and 24 slaves.15,16
     Maria appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, enumerated 27 Jun 1870, listed as living in the same dwelling as James Owen, age 47, and Martha Owen, age 29. Their relationship to her is unknown, but he would appear to have been a brother-in-law or nephew.17
     Maria died on 28 Nov 1879 at age 71.10

Children:
     Children with Robertson Owen Jr.:

  1. Elizabeth Owen
  2. Rufus H. M. Owen (24 Sep 1830 - 1896)
  3. Ann Catherine Owen+ (4 Jul 1832 - 15 Oct 1903)
  4. Alfred King Owen+ (11 Jul 1834 - 15 Jul 1909)
  5. Amanda M. F. Owen (19 Apr 1836 - 18 Jul 1839)

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Maria B. Toot.
  2. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Mariah Beverly Toot.
  3. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Maria Owen as his daughter.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date.
  5. [S1636] John S. Lindlen household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 42 and state.
  6. [S1626] Rufus H. Owen household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 51 and state.
  7. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Robertson Owen and Maria B. Toot, shows date and county.
  8. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows his name and date.
  9. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Maria Owen as his daughter and Roberson Owen as his son-in-law.
  10. [S1038] Owen Family Bible.
  11. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  12. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:414-423, Adam Tool sale, 25 Jan 1840.
  13. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 20:180-4, Adam Tool accounting, 23 Jan 1843.
  14. [S1636] John S. Lindlen household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  15. [S1626] Rufus H. Owen household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  16. [S1618] Rufus H. Owen and Mariah B Owen, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  17. [S1612] Maria Owen household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.

Robertson Owen Jr.1,2,3

ID# 15995, (1791 - 1837)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRobertson Owen (5 Aug 1755 - 22 Jan 1819)
MotherObedience (1755 - 12 Jan 1815)
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 10 Aug 1791,4
Marriage: 17 Dec 1817, Halifax Co., Virginia, Mary G. Chastain (b. 10 Aug 1798, d. 13 Apr 1829)5,6,7
Marriage: 16 Dec 1829, Maria Beverly Toot (b. 24 Feb 1808, d. 28 Nov 1879)8,9,10
Death: 16 Aug 1837,4
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Narrative:

Robertson Owen Jr. was born on 10 Aug 1791.4
     Robertson married first Mary G. Chastain on 17 Dec 1817 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.5,6,7
     His wife died on 13 Apr 1829.4
     Robertson married second Maria Beverly Toot, daughter of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 16 Dec 1829.8,9,10
     Robertson was named an executor in the will of Adam Toot, his wife's father, dated 12 Nov 1835.11
     Robertson died on 16 Aug 1837 at age 46.4

Children:
     Children with Mary G. Chastain:

  1. Isham H. Owen (10 Sep 1818 - )
  2. Sarah E. Owen+ (17 Jul 1820 - 14 Jun 1880)
  3. James E. Owen (5 Aug 1822 - )
  4. Joseph Owen (7 Feb 1825 - 9 Apr 1825)
  5. Mary E. L. Owen (24 Jul 1827 - )

Children:
     Children with Maria Beverly Toot:

  1. Elizabeth Owen
  2. Rufus H. M. Owen (24 Sep 1830 - 1896)
  3. Ann Catherine Owen+ (4 Jul 1832 - 15 Oct 1903)
  4. Alfred King Owen+ (11 Jul 1834 - 15 Jul 1909)
  5. Amanda M. F. Owen (19 Apr 1836 - 18 Jul 1839)

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Roberson Owen, Jr.
  2. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Robertson Owen and Maria B. Toot.
  3. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Robertson Owen as his son-in-law.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible.
  5. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Robertson Owen and Mary G. Castain, shows date, as 16th, and county.
  6. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows his name and date, as 18th.
  7. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date, as 17th.
  8. [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Robertson Owen and Maria B. Toot, shows date and county.
  9. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows his name and date.
  10. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839, shows Maria Owen as his daughter and Roberson Owen as his son-in-law.
  11. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.

Amanda Melvina Fitzallen Toot1,2,3

ID# 15996, (1820 - 1884)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 11 Mar 1820, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 Mar 1842, Halifax Co., Virginia, William Ephraim Bouldin (b. 4 Apr 1822, d. 27 Jul 1846)7,8,9
Death: Dec 1884,10
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Narrative:

Amanda Melvina Fitzallen Toot was born on 11 Mar 1820 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Amanda was named an heir in the will of Adam Toot dated 12 Nov 1835, to receive two good feather beds and furniture, and a cow and calf, not to be reflected in the division of the estate described later. In addition, to be boarded, clothed, educated and supported from the estate until reaching the age of 21 or marrying, and a equal share of the remaining estate with her siblings.11
     Amanda purchased a silver ladle, 12 silver spoons, and a bureau for a total of $34.25 at the sale of her father's estate on 5 Nov 1839.12
     Amanda married William Ephraim Bouldin, son of Stith Bouldin, on 16 Mar 1842 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with John Hank officiating.7,8,9
     Her husband died on 27 Jul 1846.13
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her brother Melcajah and his wife Mariah Louis Smith, with her son William. She reported real estate valued at $1500.14,15 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her brother Melcajah and his wife, with her son William. She reported real estate valued at $1500.16,17
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her son William.18
     Amanda died in Dec 1884 at age 64.10

Children:
     Children with William Ephraim Bouldin:

  1. William Stith Bouldin (1 Jul 1843 - 10 Aug 1844)
  2. William E. Bouldin (abt 1846 - )

Citations

  1. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Amanda Melvina Fitzallen Toot.
  2. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Amanda M. F. Toot.
  3. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 139, 14 Mar 1842, William E. Bouldin and Amanda M. F. Toot.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date.
  5. [S1635] Melcajah R. Toot household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 32 and state.
  6. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 40 and state.
  7. [S1006] Halifax Co. Marriage Register, vol 2, pg 112, 16 Mar 1842, William E. Bouldin and Amanda M. Toot, shows date, as 16th, and officiant.
  8. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 139, 14 Mar 1842, William E. Bouldin and Amanda M. F. Toot, shows bond date, as 14th.
  9. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date, as 16th.
  10. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  11. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  12. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:414-423, Adam Tool sale, 25 Jan 1840.
  13. [S1038] Owen Family Bible.
  14. [S1635] Melcajah R. Toot household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  15. [S1630] Melcajah R. Toot, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  16. [S1627] Mel. R. Toot household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  17. [S1619] Mel. R. Toot, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  18. [S1609] W. E. Bouldin household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.

William Ephraim Bouldin1,2,3

ID# 15997, (1822 - 1846)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherStith Bouldin
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 4 Apr 1822,4
Marriage: 16 Mar 1842, Halifax Co., Virginia, Amanda Melvina Fitzallen Toot (b. 11 Mar 1820, d. Dec 1884)5,6,7
Death: 27 Jul 1846,4
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Narrative:

William Ephraim Bouldin was born on 4 Apr 1822.4
     William married Amanda Melvina Fitzallen Toot, daughter of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 16 Mar 1842 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, with John Hank officiating.5,6,7
     William died on 27 Jul 1846 at age 24.4

Children:
     Children with Amanda Melvina Fitzallen Toot:

  1. William Stith Bouldin (1 Jul 1843 - 10 Aug 1844)
  2. William E. Bouldin (abt 1846 - )

Citations

  1. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Willaim E. Bouldin.
  2. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as William Ephraim Boulding.
  3. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 139, 14 Mar 1842, William E. Bouldin and Amanda M. F. Toot.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible.
  5. [S1006] Halifax Co. Marriage Register, vol 2, pg 112, 16 Mar 1842, William E. Bouldin and Amanda M. Toot, shows date, as 16th, and officiant.
  6. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 139, 14 Mar 1842, William E. Bouldin and Amanda M. F. Toot, shows bond date, as 14th.
  7. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date, as 16th.

Adam Deruyter Toot1,2,3

ID# 15998, (1824 - 1855)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdam Toot (5 Nov 1770 - 14 Apr 1839)
MotherSarah King (28 Feb 1780 - 11 Jan 1835)
AncestryThe Dutt/Toot Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Jun 1824,4,5
Marriage: 14 Dec 1846, Halifax Co., Virginia, Martha A. Edmondson (b. 29 Apr 1827, d. 15 Feb 1907)6,7
Death: 10 Jan 1855,8
Burial: Halifax Cemetery, Virginia,8
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Narrative:

Adam Deruyter Toot was born on 6 Jun 1824.4,5
     Adam was named an heir in the will of Adam Toot, his father, dated 12 Nov 1835, to receive two good feather beds and furniture, and a cow and calf, not to be reflected in the division of the estate described later. In addition, to be boarded, clothed, educated and supported from the estate until reaching the age of 21 or marrying. He was also to receive a tract of land to be valued at $1,442, and and equal share with his siblings of the remainder of the estate after deducting this value.9 The same day his father added a codicil in which Adam was to receive a good riding horse, saddle, and bridle.10
     Adam purchased household items totaling $9 at the sale of his father's estate on 5 Nov 1839.11
     Adam married Martha A. Edmondson, daughter of Richard Edmondson and Susan H. Chastain, on 14 Dec 1846 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.6,7
     Adam's 5 slaves were enumerated 30 Dec 1850 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG, but it appears the family itself was not included in the population schedule.12,13
     Adam died on 10 Jan 1855 at age 30.8 He was buried in Halifax Cemetery, VirginiaG.8

Children:
     Child with Martha A. Edmondson:

  1. Francis Toot (abt 1851 - )

Citations

  1. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Adam Deruyter Toot.
  2. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows name as Adam D. Toot.
  3. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 182, 14 Dec 1846, Adam D. Toot and Martha Edmondson.
  4. [S1038] Owen Family Bible, shows date, with month as June.
  5. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date, with month as Jan.
  6. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 182, 14 Dec 1846, Adam D. Toot and Martha Edmondson, shows date.
  7. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date, as 17th.
  8. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  9. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:75-6, Adam Toot will, 24 Jun 1839.
  10. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:76, Adam Toot codicil, 24 Jun 1839.
  11. [S4477] Will Books, Halifax Co., Virginia, 19:414-423, Adam Tool sale, 25 Jan 1840.
  12. [S985] Adam D. Toot, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
  13. [S225] Adam appears as the very last entry on the slave schedule, dated 30 Dec 1805. His family, and that of the owner preceding him on the slave schedule, are not found in the population schedule, but all preceding owners are found there with corresponding enumeration dates. It appears that the last few households were omitted from the population schedule.

Martha A. Edmondson1,2,3

ID# 15999, (1827 - 1907)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRichard Edmondson (abt 1792 - Sep 1859)
MotherSusan H. Chastain (abt 1807 - )
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Family IndexesThe Dutt/Toot Family

Key Events:

Birth: 29 Apr 1827, Virginia,4,5,6
Marriage: 14 Dec 1846, Halifax Co., Virginia, Adam Deruyter Toot (b. 6 Jun 1824, d. 10 Jan 1855)7,8
Death: 15 Feb 1907,9
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Narrative:

Martha A. Edmondson was born on 29 Apr 1827 in VirginiaG.4,5,6
     Martha married Adam Deruyter Toot, son of Adam Toot and Sarah King, on 14 Dec 1846 in Halifax Co., VirginiaG.7,8
     Her husband died on 10 Jan 1855.9
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her mother, with her son, Francis. She reported real estate valued at $4,000.10,11
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of her sister Mary and her husband, James D. Clay.12 Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., VirginiaG, in the household of James D. Clay, her late sister's husband.13
     Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Banister District, Halifax Co., Virginia G, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, listed as living with Joe W. Johnson and his wife, Mary C. and four children. She is identified as his aunt.14
     Martha died on 15 Feb 1907 at age 79.9

Children:
     Child with Adam Deruyter Toot:

  1. Francis Toot (abt 1851 - )

Citations

  1. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows name as Martha Edmondson.
  2. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 182, 14 Dec 1846, Adam D. Toot and Martha Edmondson.
  3. [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as Martha A Toot.
  4. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date.
  5. [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 31 and state.
  6. [S1596] Joe W. Johnson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows month, year, age 73, and state.
  7. [S731] Halifax Co. Marriage Bond Register, bk. 1, pg 182, 14 Dec 1846, Adam D. Toot and Martha Edmondson, shows date.
  8. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family", shows date, as 17th.
  9. [S971] Stanley, "Descendents of the Toot Family."
  10. [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  11. [S1617] Susan Edmondson, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule, with Henry's holdings preceding hers.
  12. [S1614] James Clay household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  13. [S1604] Jas. D. Clay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
  14. [S1596] Joe W. Johnson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.

 

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