RNT Family History
Watson, Grizzell (Grissell)
Abt 1745 - Abt 1820 (75 years)1. Watson, Grizzell (Grissell) was born about 1745 in , Frederick, Virginia; died about 1820 in , Pittyslvania , Virginia; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Grizzell married Farthing, Richard about 1756 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Richard (son of Farthing, William and Dudley, Mary) was born on 08 Apr 1745 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried in 1810 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Farthing, Landy was born in 1757 in , Pittsylvania , Virginia; died on 26 Jun 1826 in Callands, Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Jun 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 3. Farthing, Rebecca was born in 1760 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 13 Apr 1816 in , Pittslyvania, Virginia.
- 4. Farthing, William was born cal 1763 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died before 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried before 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 5. Farthing, John was born in 1765 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in Oct 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 6. Farthing, Mischael was born in 1769 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in in , , Virginia.
- 7. Farthing, Abner was born in 1774 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died about 1845 in , Robertson, Kentucky.
- 8. Farthing, Richard was born on 18 May 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 27 Nov 1861 in , Robertson, Tennessee; was buried in Nov 1861 in , Robertson, Tennessee.
- 9. Farthing, Solomon was born in 1777 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in in Tamaroa, Perry, Illinois; was buried in , Perry, Illinois.
- 10. Farthing, Dudley H. was born in 1778 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 16 Jun 1878 in , Logan, Kentucky; was buried in Jun 1878 in , Logan, Kentucky.
Generation: 2
2. Farthing, Landy (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1757 in , Pittsylvania , Virginia; died on 26 Jun 1826 in Callands, Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Jun 1826 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
“ Landy Farthing died in Pittsylvania Co., VA. His sons were four (4): Richard, Lemuel, Landy Lindsay and Watson.â€
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)3. Farthing, Rebecca (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1760 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 13 Apr 1816 in , Pittslyvania, Virginia. Notes:
Rebecca FARTHING "Becky" was born about 1760 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. She married Samuel PARSONS Sr. on 21 Dec 1779 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~popfraley/pafg149.htm#32164. Farthing, William (1.Grizzell1) was born cal 1763 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died before 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried before 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
“William Farthing died in Pittsylvania Co. VA. His sons were five (5): Joab, Stokley, William, ?Miniard, Dudley.â€
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)
William married Blanks, Tabitha about 1792 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Tabitha (daughter of Blanks, Henry and Cox, Naomi) was born in 1769 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died after 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried after 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Farthing, Sally was born cal 1787 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
- 12. Farthing, Stokley was born on 26 Mar 1796 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died on 26 Mar 1869 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Mar 1869 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 13. Farthing, Maynard was born cal 1797 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
- 14. Farthing, William Blanks was born cal 1798 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
- 15. Farthing, Joab was born in 1799 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died on 04 Nov 1885 in Callands, Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Nov 1885 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 16. Farthing, Phoebe was born cal 1801 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died on 05 Dec 1890 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Dec 1890 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 17. Farthing, Mary was born on 22 May 1806 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died in in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 18. Farthing, Dudley H. was born about 1810 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
- 19. Farthing, Tabitha was born cal 1812 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
5. Farthing, John (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1765 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in Oct 1834 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
!BIRTH: Will of Richard Farthing, Wills and Deeds of Pittsylvania County,
1780-1820, Book 11; Page 342, Film 0033290, FHL. Will lists John as his son.
IGI lists birth date as about 1765 and another submission shows abt 1774.
(Information received from Virginia Hardy Frazier)
“ John Farthing died in Pittsylvania Co., VA. His sons were four (4): Abner, John Bunyan, James and Joel.â€
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)6. Farthing, Mischael (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1769 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in in , , Virginia. 7. Farthing, Abner (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1774 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died about 1845 in , Robertson, Kentucky. Notes:
“Abner Farthing died in Logan Co., KY. His only son was John (called Jackey).
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)8. Farthing, Richard (1.Grizzell1) was born on 18 May 1776 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 27 Nov 1861 in , Robertson, Tennessee; was buried in Nov 1861 in , Robertson, Tennessee. Notes:
“ Richard Farthing died in Logan Co.,KY. His sons were five (5): Louis, Enoch, Coleman, Ephraim and Peter.â€
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)9. Farthing, Solomon (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1777 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in in Tamaroa, Perry, Illinois; was buried in , Perry, Illinois. Notes:
“Solomon Farthing died near Tamaroa, Perry Co.,IL. and his sons were two (2): Williamson, died at Tamaroa, and Hicks was drowned in the Illinois River.â€
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)10. Farthing, Dudley H. (1.Grizzell1) was born in 1778 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 16 Jun 1878 in , Logan, Kentucky; was buried in Jun 1878 in , Logan, Kentucky. Notes:
“ Dudley Farthing died in Logan Co.,KY. His only son was Hamilton.â€
“ Dudley Farthing died in Logan Co., KY. And is buried near the South Bank (about 150 yards) of the Red river on a farm known as the old Townsend farm, a little north of west of Adairsville two or three miles, and six miles north of (east) Keyesburg, KY. The spot is about 100 yards from the spot where General Jackson killed General (sic, he was a Colonel) Dickinson in a duel.â€
(From Footprints in Marion County Vol. XVI- Spring 1992- No. 4)
Generation: 3
11. Farthing, Sally (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born cal 1787 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia. 12. Farthing, Stokley (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 26 Mar 1796 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died on 26 Mar 1869 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Mar 1869 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
Groom Stokely Farthing, Bride Milley Burnett, 25 Jan 1825, Bondsman John
Burnett, Father.
1840 Census, Pittsylvania County Virginia, Film 0029691, Page 34, FHL,
shows the houshold of Sto Farthing with Males: 1 under 5, 1 5-10, and 1 40-50. Females: 1 5-10, 3 10-15, 1 40-50 and 1 60-70. There was 1 working in
Agriculture and 2 could not read or write.
1850 Pittsylvania Federal Census
lists his occupation as: Cooper
spells name "Stokiley"13. Farthing, Maynard (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born cal 1797 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia. Notes:
Sep 27, 1827, Maynard Farthing and Susanna Cameron, Bondsman - John
Nichols, Signer of Certificate - Chloye Cameron. (John Nichols is husband of
Sally Farthing.)
14. Farthing, William Blanks (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born cal 1798 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia. 15. Farthing, Joab (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born in 1799 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died on 04 Nov 1885 in Callands, Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Nov 1885 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Other Events:
- OCCU: Farmer
Notes:
16. Farthing, Phoebe (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born cal 1801 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died on 05 Dec 1890 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in Dec 1890 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. 17. Farthing, Mary (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 22 May 1806 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; died in in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Mary married Watson, Shemi in Feb 1823 in Pittsylvania, Virginia. Shemi (son of Watson, Levi and Watson, Nancy) was born on 02 Jun 1800 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in Nov 1850 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia; was buried in 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Watson, David Harris was born on 23 Feb 1823 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 21. Watson, Mary Ann was born on 04 Dec 1825 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 22. Watson, Matilda Frances was born on 30 Oct 1827 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 23. Watson, Tabitha Elizabeth was born on 07 Oct 1829 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 24. Watson, James Henry was born on 15 Dec 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 25. Watson, Amos was born on 06 May 1834 in Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 26. Watson, Joab was born in 1837 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 08 Feb 1862 in , Richmond,Virginia; was buried in Feb 1862.
- 27. Watson, William Riley was born on 21 May 1838 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 17 Jul 1916 in Drakes Branch, Charlotte, Virginia; was buried on 18 Jul 1916 in Watson-LaPrad Cemetery (Private), Charlotte, Virginia.
- 28. Watson, Shemi H. was born on 10 Mar 1840 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 11 Mar 1914 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia .
- 29. Watson, Jacob was born about 1843 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia.
18. Farthing, Dudley H. (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born about 1810 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia. 19. Farthing, Tabitha (4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born cal 1812 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
Generation: 4
20. Watson, David Harris (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 23 Feb 1823 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia. Other Events:
- OCCU: Stone Mason
David married Giles, Susan on 05 Nov 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Susan (daughter of Giles, John A. Junior and Riddle, Susanna) was born in 1832 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Watson, Dalma N. was born in 1852 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 31. Watson, Rolley H. was born on 30 Mar 1853 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 16 Apr 1854 in Green Rock, Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried in Apr 1854.
- 32. Watson, Mary E. was born on 19 Sep 1854 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died before 1890.
- 33. Watson, John C. was born on 12 Sep 1856 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 34. Watson, Frances was born in 1860 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in Sep 1869 in , Pittyslvania, Virginia.
- 35. Watson, Susan was born in 1866 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 36. Watson, William was born in 1870 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 37. Watson, Rosabell was born in 1873 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
- 38. Watson, Mittie was born in 1875 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
21. Watson, Mary Ann (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 04 Dec 1825 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
Mary married Jones, John on 13 Dec 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. John was born in 1822 in ,, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Watson, Matilda Frances (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 30 Oct 1827 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Matilda married Motley, William T. on 28 Aug 1848. William was born about 1825 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Watson, Tabitha Elizabeth (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 07 Oct 1829 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
1880 Census, Tunstall, Pittsylvania County, FHL #1255385, NA Film #T9-1385, Page 377A shows: Tabitha Motley, Widow, 50, Keeping House, Mary, Dau, 10, B. S. Motley, Son, 21, Book Keeper, Elizabeth Owen, Dau, 18, J. W. Owen, SonL, 28, Engineer, S. E. Owen, GSon, 4 Months, S. H., Other, Black, 15, Laborer.
(Living next to Tabitha Motley was J. W. Motley, 28, Book Seller amd E. Motley, Wife, 28, E. Motley, Son, 3, and Kate Y. Motley, 4 Months. This family may be the son of Tabitha - haven't confirmed.)Tabitha married Motley, David S. on 16 Dec 1850. David was born in 1830 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 5 Apr 1862 in Suffolk,Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Watson, James Henry (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 15 Dec 1831 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
***Family records show middle initial as "W"
James married Midkiff, Sarah M. on 11 Jan 1855 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Sarah was born in 1836 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Watson, Amos (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 06 May 1834 in Pittsylvania, Virginia. Notes:
!unwed
Per letter to Annie Hardy from Maude Featherstone, Amos died before the Civil
War.
He appears on the 1850 Census (14 years old)26. Watson, Joab (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born in 1837 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 08 Feb 1862 in , Richmond,Virginia; was buried in Feb 1862. Other Events:
- Cause of Death: Fever
- Military Servic: Company H, 38th Virginia Infantry
Notes:
1850 Pittsylvania Virginia Federal Census lists his occupation as: Laborer
In the 1860 Census, Joab was 24 and living with his mother.
Per letter to Annie Hardy from Maude Featherstone,
Military Servic:
Confederate Roster, Vol. 4, page 28A
Died:
Joab was lost during the Civil War.
Died of "Fever" reported by his sister, Tabitha Watson Motley27. Watson, William Riley (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 21 May 1838 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 17 Jul 1916 in Drakes Branch, Charlotte, Virginia; was buried on 18 Jul 1916 in Watson-LaPrad Cemetery (Private), Charlotte, Virginia. Other Events:
- Military Servic: Co.I, 53rd Regt, VA Infantry
Notes:
Military Servic:
Per Letter from Mary Watson Watson, 6 Jun 1991, William served in the Civil
War. Per ltr from Betty Barts, he was in Co.I, 53rd Regt, VA Infantry. FHL Film 0881452, Va Compiled Service Records, confirms this.William married Watson, Delilah Iona on 15 Dec 1859. Delilah (daughter of Watson, Thomas T and Jones, Anna) was born on 24 Aug 1840 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 07 May 1911 in Drakes Branch, Charlotte, Virginia; was buried on 08 May 1911 in Watson - LaPrad Cemetery (Private), Charlotte, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Watson, Amos Edmund was born on 25 Oct 1862 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 08 Jan 1934.
- 40. Watson, Samuel Moses was born on 04 Apr 1865 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 04 Mar 1947 in Richmond, Virginia; was buried in Mar 1947 in Lunenberg, Virginia.
- 41. Watson, Fannie Bell was born on 04 Apr 1867 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 05 May 1950; was buried in May 1950 in Keysville, Charlotte, Virginia.
- 42. Watson, Melissa Ella was born on 27 May 1870 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 20 Jan 1947 in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia; was buried in Jan 1947 in Bowling Green, Caroline, Virginia.
- 43. Watson, William Gillford was born on 14 Feb 1873 in Chatham,Pittsylvania,Virginia; died on 10 Feb 1954 in Victoria,Lunenburg,Virginia; was buried in Feb 1954 in Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria, Lunenberg, Virginia.
28. Watson, Shemi H. (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born on 10 Mar 1840 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia; died on 11 Mar 1914 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia . Other Events:
- Cause of Death: Heart Disease
- Military Servic: Company I, 53rd Virginia Regiment
- OCCU: Farmer
Notes:
WATSON, Shimie, age 25, single, occupation Farmer, son of Shimie and Mary Watson to Mildred East, age 25, single, daughter of Thomas C. and Matilda East.15 November 1866. Married by William Motley.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/1810/vwy.html
Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection
Name and Age: Sherrie H. Watson, age 63 as of 1902, received $30 pension as
approved by Wm. B. Hurt, Chmn. of Confederate Pension Board.
Comrades of veteran: (See Mildred J. Watson)
VA town: Red Eye
Member of: Company I, 53rd VA Regt.
Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection
Widow of A DECEASED SOLDIER, SAILOR OR MARINE FOR A PENSION.
Name and Age: Mildred J. Watson, age 74 as of 1914, resided with her son, Paul
Watson. Married Nov. 15, 1866 by Rev. Wm. Motley
Widow of: Sherrie H. Watson who died on March 11, 1914 of heart disease.
Captured July 3, 1863.
Comrades of veteran: James W. Whitehead, Sr. and James Carter, both of Chatham
VA town: Whittles Depot
Member of: 53rd VA Regt., Company I
Shemi married East, Mildred on 15 Nov 1866 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia. Mildred was born on 05 Apr 1840 in Chatham,Pittsylvania,Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Watson, Jacob (17.Mary3, 4.William2, 1.Grizzell1) was born about 1843 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia.