Southampton Co., VA Lancaster's

Southampton County, VA
Isles of Wight and Nansemond were the parent county of Southampton Co., (formed 1749).
Progeny County were Franklin (formed 1961)

Lancaster, Etheldred(bef. 1748-bef. 1810)4th generation
Son of Joseph & Mary Lancaster
Spouse: Elizabeth       
Lineage: Etheldred>Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1748*Surry Co., VA, Vital Records
Etheldred Lancaster (b. bef. 1748 Surry Co., VA - d. bef. 1810 Norfolk Co., VA)
Elizabeth
·       1782-87 *Southampton Co., VA, Early Taxpayers
Etheldred Lancaster listed (1-5)
·       Family Puzzlers, March 2, 1972, No. 228, Issue, bible records continued in #229, March 9, 1972.Mill Swamp Baptist Church, Isles of Wight Co., VA, 1720-1790, Children of Etheldred & Mary
(1) William Lancaster S/O Etheldred Lancaster born February 12th 1769, (2) Thomas Lancaster S/O Etheldred Lancaster born May 6th 1771, (3) Levy Lancaster, S/O Etheldred Lancaster born June 6th 1774, (4) Elizabeth Lancaster D/O Etheldred Lancaster born April 30th 1776, (5) Mary Lancaster D/O Etheldred Lancaster born August 18th 1778, (6) Rhoda Lancaster D/O Etheldred Lancaster & Elizabeth his wife born November 19th 1784, (7) Joseph Lancaster S/O Etheldred Lancaster & Elizabeth his wife born (?) 5th 1787, (8) James Lancaster S/O Etheldred Lancaster & Elizabeth his wife January 14th 1790.
·       1791*Norfolk Co., VA, Guardian Bonds, 1750-1800
September 19th 1791… Henry Best, orphan of Henry Best.Guardian: Etheldred Lancaster.Additional Security: Richard Powell.Bond: 400-pounds.
·       1791*Norfolk Co., VA, Guardian Bonds, 1750-1800
September 19th 1791... William Carney, orphan of Richard Carney.Guardian: Susanna Deans.
Additional Security: Etheldred Lancaster.Bond: 75-Pounds.
·       1791*Norfolk Co, VA, Guardian Bonds, 1750-1800
September 19th 1791... Nancy Wright, orphan of Francis Wright, Guardian: Etheldred Lancaster.
Additional Security: Richard Powell.Bond 50-Pounds.
·       1791*Norfolk Co., VA, Guardian Bonds, 1750-1800
September 19th 1791... Enos Tart, orphan of Thomas Tart, Guardian: Richard Powel, Additional Security: Etheldred Lancaster.Bond: 200-pounds.(Note*May 15th 1783-Enos & Susannah Tart, orphans of Thomas Tart, Guardian: James Tart. Additional Security: Joseph Powell. Bond: 200-pounds.
·       1792*Norfolk Co., VA, Will Book III, pg. 115-116 (1788-1802)
May 11th 1792... William Moore Bruce deceased: Will registered February 17th 1794.Executors: Brother Archibald Bruce, and John Shield.Leg: Son: Joseph Bruce 5-pieces of land, touching on these bounds, the mouth of Drum Point Gut, the road leading to the Church, the old plantation, Gut, Clarks Creek, lands of Edward Bruce, Archibald Bruce, Thomas Powell, and Joseph Best, the Sandy Valley and Tarkilyn Branch.Four (4) Negroes: Kelly, Jacob, Lewis and Jupiter: horse called King Herod and a hand mill.To Daughter Catherine Bates Bruce, plantation whereon Thomas Powell now lives, between lands of Edward Moore and Josiah Best, with full privilege in the Swamp, Negro girl, Mourning.To Daughter Mary Bates Bruce, plantation whereon Edward Moore now resides, binding on Wrights land, with full privilege in the Swamp, for the plantation use; Negro girl, Milley.Witnesses: William Ronald, Henry Lowe, and William Carney.Proved by the witness: Archibald Bruce an executor with Etheldred Lancaster, Ivy Foreman and Edward Moore his securities given certificate for Probate.
·       1792*Norfolk Co., VA, Will Book III, pg. 92-93 (1788-1802)
May 16th 1792... Daniel Rose deceased: Will registered September 18th 1792.Executors: Etheldred Lancaster and Richard Powell.Leg: To Abigail Bruce 25-pounds in cash to be raised out of my Estate, to bring her up and to school her, any left of said amount goes to her: she is to be well clothed by my Executors, from the estate, before she is bound out.To son Samuel Rose, and daughter Fanny Rose, all the rest of my Estate of every kind, not already given away, to be equally divided between the two of them, after my just debts are paid.Witnesses: Stephen Creech, Mary Hallowell, and Sarah Rose.Proved by Stephen Creech and Sarah Rose.Etheldred Lancaster an Executor given certificate for Probate.
·       1794*Norfolk Co., VA, Guardian Bonds, (1750-1800)
September 15th 1794... Samuel & Frances Rose, Orphans of Daniel Rose.Guardian: Etheldred Lancaster: Additional Security: Richard Powell, George Wainright, Bond: $2,000. Note: December 15th 1800... Samuel Rose, orphan of Daniel Rose.Guardian: Thomas Lancaster.Additional Security: Joel Myers, Barnaby Carney.Bond: $2,000.
·       1795*Norfolk Co, VA, Marriage Records, Vol. II, 1788 and 1793-1817
December 30th 1795... Jesse Pusey (Posey) married Elizabeth Lancaster.Surety: Etheldred Lancaster.
·       1810*Census, #817, Norfolk Co., VA (00100-01001)
Elizabeth Lancaster listed head of household: 1f (45+ yrs)… 1m (16-25 yrs)... 1f (10-15 yrs)
·       Children of Etheldred and Elizabeth Lancaster
(1) William Lancaster (b. February 12th 1769 Isles of Wight Co., VA)
(2) Thomas Lancaster (b. May 6th 1771 Isles of Wight VA) married Courtney Tart January 19th 1797
(3) Levi Lancaster (b. June 6th 1774 Isles of Wight Co., VA)
(4) Elizabeth Lancaster (b. April 30th 1776) married Jesse Busey (Pusey)
(5) Mary Lancaster (b. August 18th 1778)
(6) Rhoda Lancaster b. November 19th 1784)
(7) Joseph Lancaster b. (?) 5th 1787)
(8) James Lancaster (b. January 14th 1790)

Lancaster, Henry(bef. 1735 -1785)4th generation
Son of Robert and Martha Lancaster
Spouse: Martha
Lineage: Henry>Robert>Samuel Sr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1738*Surry Co., VA, Vital Records
Henry Lancaster (b. bef. 1735 Surry Co., VA-d. bef. December 1786 Surry Co., VA
Martha (?) Lancaster (b. 1738 - d. aft. 1786)
·       1758*Southampton Co., VA, Deed Book 9, pg. 522
January 2nd 1758... James Holloman of Southampton County to Henry Lancaster of the same sold 130-acres on the north side of Blackwater Swamp adjoining Fishing Branch and the land of John Holloman, deceased being land taken up by Christopher Holloman.Witnesses: Benjamin Williams, Jesse (x) Lancaster and Joseph Griffin.
1758* Isles of Wight Co., VA Deed Book 9, pg. 534 (1752-1758)
February 28th 1758... Samuel Lancaster and wife Elizabeth Lancaster of Surry county to Mary Betts of Southampton Co deeded 110-acres on the south side of Pagan Creek adjoining Willis.Witnesses: Benjamin Gwaltney, Henry Lancaster and Joseph (x) Crocker.Signed, Samuel & Elizabeth Lancaster.Recorded March 2nd 1758.
1761*Surry Co., Deed Book 10, pg. 261 (1754-1768)
August 18th 1761… Account of Estate of John Griffin by Thomas Griffin, administrator, list John Montgomery, Martha Pilan, Michael Edwards, Captain Williamson, Thomas Pretloe, Joseph Griffin and Henry Lancaster.
·       1762*Isles of Wight Co., Wills & Administrations, pg. 177 (1647-1800)
June 5th 1762... Will of Ann Johnson: appraised by Henry Lancaster, Edward Portis, and Thomas Holloman.Ordered June 5th 1762 and registered July 1st 1762.
·       1769*Family Puzzlers, March 8, 1972, No. 228, page 2 Issue Mill Swamp Baptist Church, Isles of Wight Co., VA, 1720-1790, Listed Children of Henry and Martha Lancaster
(1) Lucy Lancaster d/o Henry Lancaster was born April 4th 1756, (2) Nancy Lancaster d/o Henry Lancaster was born August 24th 1759, (3) Jean Lancaster d/o Henry Lancaster was born March 19th 1763 (4) Sarah Lancaster d/o Henry Lancaster was born May 10th 1766, (5) Martha Lancaster d/o Henry Lancaster was born November 26th 1769.
·       1771*Isles of Wight Co., Wills & Administrations, pg. 91 (1647-1800)
October 3rd 1771... John Jones, deceased, Appraised by Jesse Holloman, John Stevenson, Henry Lancaster, Signed. B. Bailey.Registered October 3rd 1771.
·       1772*Isle of Wight Co., Wills & Administrations (1647-1800)
March 2nd 1772... William Crocker: Leg: Martha, daughter Catherine, son Jesse, daughter Mary.Executor. Wife, and William Williford.Registered April 2nd 1772.Witnesses: John Flveash, Henry Lancaster, John Ezall (Ezell)
·       1773*Surry Co., VA, Wills & Estate Records, pg. 242
May 6th 1773... Thomas Betts deceased estate appraised by Henry Lancaster, Abraham Jones, and William Harris and registered May 6th 1773.
·       1775*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 13, pg. 297 (1772-1778)
March 2nd 1775... Thomas Camp of Gloucester County to John Deford of Newport Parish in Isles of Wight deeded 50-acres adjoining John Munford and Holloman.Signed, Thomas Camp.Witnesses: Henry Lancaster, Thomas Copher and James Gwaltney and recorded April 6th 1775.
·       1782*Isle of Wight Co., VA. Census
Henry Lancaster, listed head of household: 7 whites in household, no blacks.
·       1784*Virginia Marriage Records, 1668-1825
Lucy Lancaster married William Barlow in 1784
·       1785*Isles of Wight Co., VA. Wills & Estate Records, pg. 276
February 6th 1784... Will of Henry Lancaster, Leg: Wife: Martha: daughter Lucy Barlow: daughter Nancy, daughter Jane: daughter Sally: daughter Patty Lancaster.Executor: wife and son William Barlow.Wit: Jesse Holloman, John Holloman, Jesse Crocker, and Beulah Williford.Security: James Deford.Registered: March 3rd 1785.
·       1786*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Wills & Estate Records, pg. 38
December 7th 1786... Henry Lancaster, estate is appraised by Jesse Holloman, James Gwaltney, and Moreland Delk and registered December 7th 1786.
·       1798*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Wills & Estate Records, pg. 103
June 4th 1798... Will of William Barlow, Leg; Wife, Executors: wife and James Deford.Will dated July 21st 1790 Presented by Lucy Barlow:Security: Josiah Holloman and James Deford.Witnesses: David Jones, Francis Jones, Willis Jones, James Lancaster, John Gwaltney, Richard Crump, John Goodson, Thomas Wren, and William Boyce. Registered June 4th 1798. (Note*daughter of Henry Lancaster)
·       Children of Henry and Martha Lancaster
(1) Lucy Lancaster (b. April 4th 1756) married William Barlow
(2) Nancy Lancaster (b. August 24th 1759) married after 1784 to William Taylor
(3) Jean "Jane" Lancaster, (b. March 19th 1763) married after 1784 to James Deford
(4) Sarah Lancaster, (b. May 10th 1766) unmarried 1784
(5) Martha Lancaster, (b. November 26th 1769) unmarried 1784

Lancaster, James(1753 -1796)4th generation
Son of Joseph & Mary (Cox’s) Lancaster
1st Spouse: Martha Clarke, d/o Samson and Joyce Clarke
2nd Spouse: Rebecca Wallis, d/o
Lineage: James>Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1753*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Vital Records
James Lancaster, (b. bef. 1753 Isles of Wight, VA - d. bef. October 13th 1796 Southampton Co., VA)
Martha Clarke Lancaster (b. bef. 1757 VA - d. Isles of Wight Co., VA)
Rebecca Wallis Lancaster (b. bet. 1750-55 Sussex Co., VA - d. January 1798 Southampton, VA)
·       1773*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 369 (1730-1800)
July 28th 1773... Will of Joyce Clark Surry Co., VA: dated July 28th 1773 and recorded February 28th 1775.James Davis, Executor: Sons: Sampson Clark, and James Clark.Grandsons: William Clark (not 21), James and Sampson Clark.Granddaughters: Lucy Thompson.Daughters: Mary White, Elizabeth Gwaltney, Lucy Harris, Martha Lancaster, and Winnie Davis. Witnesses: Willis Wilson, John Slade and Sarah White.
·       1775*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 8, pg. 463 (1760-1769)
February 1st 1775... Division of the slaves of Samson Clarke, deceased, who willed them to four children Viz Samson Clarke, Lucy Clarke, Anne Clarke and Martha Clarke.Anne Clarke has died and now Sampson Clarke, Harman Harris and wife Lucy (Clarke) Harris, and James Lancaster and wife Martha (Clarke) Lancaster agree to the division.Signed, Sampson Clarke, Harman Harris, James Lancaster.Witnesses: Anselm Bailey and Benjamin Bailey.Recorded, February 28th 1775.
·       1776*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 11, pg. 64 (1778-1783)
December 17th 1776... Account of Estate of James Atkinson, deceased, with John Atkinson, administrator, list William Atkinson, Joseph Hart, Mary Atkinson, William Atkinson Sr., Colonel. Michael Blow, Etheldred Gray, Benjamin Bail, Nicholas Hancock, James Inman, Benjamin Clary, Daniel Pond, Averill Harris, William Kea, James Lancaster, John Bell, Lemuel Bailey, Elizabeth Bradley, Michael Bailey, Isham Inman, William Davis, Lewis Pulley, Jesse Gray, Mary Hargrove, Thomas Holloman, Aaron Cornwell, Thomas Newton, Leonard Oney, William Hart, Benjamin Atkinson, and John Atkinson.Recorded, March 23rd 1779.
·       1780*Southampton Co., VA, Virginia Public Claims pg. 8 (Rev. War Claims)
List of certificates granted by ye commissioners of Southampton agreeable to resolution 1780 James Lancaster’s claim 325# beef, L4-1-3.
·       1785*Surry Co., VA., Deed Book 12, pg. 137 (1783-1792)
May 13th 1785... Account of Estate of Silvia Bell, deceased.Lists Benjamin Bell, Joseph Holloman, Thomas Coffer, William Warren, Ann Bell, Willis Wilson, Aaron Cornwell, Captain William Gray, James Lancaster, Joseph David, Robert Bell, James Baker, Henry Mangum, and James Bruce.
·       1785*Family Puzzlers, March 2, 1972, No. 228, Issue Mill Swamp Baptist Church, Isles of Wight Co., VA, 1720-1790, page 2, Children of James & Martha Lancaster
(1) Rebecca Lancaster d/o James Lancaster was born December 26th 1775, (2) Mary Lancaster d/o James Lancaster was born November 3rd 1775 - died September 19th 1777, (3) Milley Lancaster d/o James Lancaster was born May 3rd 1777, (4) Winifred Lancaster d/o James Lancaster was born September 17th 1778, (5) Margaret Lancaster d/o James Lancaster was born October 5th 1780, (6) Julia Lancaster d/o James Lancaster & Martha his wife was born May 5th 1782, (7) Jerushah Lancaster d/o James Lancaster & Martha his wife was born February 3rd 1784, (8) Samuel Lancaster s/o James Lancaster & Martha his wife was born October 18th 1785.
·       1786*Surry Co., VA, Deed book 12, pg. 184 (1783-1787)
January 1st 1786... John Cornwell to Jesse Warren for 160-pounds current money sold 385-acres in Surry and Southampton County (being the land John Cornwell lately lived on and is the land John Cornwell bought from Robert Atkinson in 1772) and bounded by Hartwell Hargrove, deceased, Joseph Hargrove Jr. deceased, Robert Hargrove, deceased, Benjamin Bailey Jr. deceased, and Gregory’s Branch.Signed John Cornwell.Witnesses: Joseph Holloman Jr., James Lancaster, and Jonathan Wall. Registered, March 28th 1786.
·       1787*Southampton Co., VA, Early Taxpayers (1782-1787)
James Lancaster, 1-6, listed.
·       1788*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 241 (1730-1800)
October 22nd 1788... Will of Jonathan Wall of Southampton, Surry Co., VA. Recorded September 22nd 1789.Mary Wall, Executrix.Wife: Mary Wall. Mentions 6 children and child in ease: land in Surry Co.Witnesses: Joseph Holloman, Joel Wall, and James Lancaster.
·       1788*Southampton Co., VA, Marriage Records
James Lancaster married Rebecca Wallis of Sussex Co., VA July 10th 1788 Southampton Co., VA
·       Southampton Co., VA, Public Claims, Pg. 8
James Lancaster, 325# beef L4-1-3.
·       1790*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 103 (1647-1800)
June 21st 1790...Will of William Barlow: Leg: wife, Executors: wife and James Deford.Dated July 21st 1790.Registered June 4th 1798.Witnesses: David Jones, Francis Jones, Willis Jones, James Lancaster, John Gwaltney, Richard Crump, John Goodson, Thomas Wren, William Boyce.Presented by Lucy Barlow, security, Josiah Holloman and James Deford.
·       1794*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 347 (1647-1800)
June 13th 1794... Will of Benjamin Atkinson: Leg: daughter Jemima Gray: daughter Ann Lupo: Son: Benjamin: daughter Abigail: daughter Phoebe: daughter Mary Fones Atkinson.Executor: Son Benjamin Atkinson.Dated June 13th 1794.Registered, July 6th 1795.Witnesses: James Lancaster, Sarah Bell, and Olive Gray.Security: William Whit, William Gray.
·       1796*Southampton Co., VA 1749-1800, Pg. 763
March 12th 1796... Will of James Lancaster: Leg: wife Rebecca: refers to mill built with Lemuel Bailey; daughters Mildred and Jerushah one half of the mill built in Isle of Wight County with Lemuel Bailey: daughters Polly and Zillah; granddaughter Elizabeth Champion Bell: friend John Gwaltney to be guardian for my daughter Jerushah; wife Rebecca to be guardian for daughters Polly and Zillah son-in-law James P. Bell to be guardian for granddaughter Elizabeth C. Bell.Ex. Friend John Gwaltney.Dated March 12th 1796. Registered October 13th 1796. Witnesses Herbert Sledge, John Bryant, David Davis, James Delk.
·       1797*Southampton Co., VA 1749-1800, Pg. 18, Estate of James Lancaster
October 16th 1797... Estate of James Lancaster, deceased: Estate appraised by Edward Bailey, Harmon Harris and John Williamson. Registered October 16th 1797.
·       1798*Southampton Co., VA 1749-1800, Pg. 91
January 1798… Rebecca Lancaster deceased:Estate appraised by Edward Bailey, John Wimble, and David Davis.Dated January 1798.Registered December 17th 1798.       
·       Children of James & Martha (Clarke) Lancaster
(1) Rebecca Lancaster (b. December 26th 1775 - bef. 1796) married 1st Mr. Champion 2nd James P. Bell
(2) Mary "Polly" Lancaster (b. November 3rd 1776 - d. September 19th 1777 Isles of Wight Co., VA)
(3) Mildred "Millie" Lancaster (b. May 3rd 1777 - 1802) married John Gwaltney Sr.
(4) Winifred Lancaster (b. September 17th 1778 Isles of Wight, VA - d. bef. March 12th 1796 VA)
(5) Margaret Lancaster (b. October 5th 1780 Isles of Wight Co., VA - d. bef. March 12th 1796 VA)
(6) Julia Lancaster (b. May 5th 1782 Isles of Wight Co., VA - d. bef. March 12th 1796)
(7) Jerushah Lancaster (b. February 3rd 1784) married Joseph Copher
(8) Samuel Lancaster (b. October 8th 1785 - d. bef. March 12th 1796 Isles of Wight Co., VA)
·       Children of James & Rebecca (Wallis) Lancaster
(9) Elizabeth Wallis (b. bet. 1775-1780 VA - d. bef. March 12th 1796) Child of Rebecca Wallis
(10) Mary "Polly" Lancaster (b. aft. 1788 Isles of Wight Co., VA)
(11) Zillah Lancaster (b. abt. 1790 Isles of Wight Co., VA) married John C. Owen

Lancaster, Jane(1763-)5th generation
Daughter of Henry and Martha Lancaster
Spouse: James Deford, s/o
Lineage: Jane>Henry>Robert>Samuel Sr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA.
·       1763*Vital Records
Jean "Jane" Lancaster (b. March 19, 1763)
James Deford (b. bef. 1765)
·       1786*Southampton Co., VA, Marriage Bonds, page 638
James Deford and Jane Lancaster married August 3rd 1786 married by David Barrow.Ministers: returns.

Lancaster, Jerushah(1784-)5th generation
Daughter of James and Martha (Clarke) Lancaster
Spouse: Joseph Copher
Lineage: Jerushah>James>Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1784*Vital Records
Jerushah Lancaster (b. February 3rd 1784 Isle of Wight Co., VA)
Joseph Copher (b. bef. 1778 VA)
·       1799*Virginia Marriage Records, 1700-1799
Jerushah Lancaster married Joseph Copher September 10th 1799 Southampton Co., VA

Lancaster, Joseph(1718-1785)3rd generation
Son of Robert and Judith (Clary) Lancaster Jr.
Spouse: Mary Cox’s, d/o John Cox’s Sr. (Cock’s)
Lineage: Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1718*Surry Co., VA, Vital Records
Joseph Lancaster, (b. abt. 1718, Surry Co., VA-d. 1785, Southampton Co., VA)
Mary (Cox’s) Lancaster, (b. abt. 1721, Surry Co., VA)
·       1745*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 233 (1744-1747)
January 16th 1745... Joseph Lancaster 130-acres in Nottoway Parish on the south side of Terrapin Swamp (being the lower part of the land granted William Edwards).Signed, Robert Holloman and John (x) Holloman.Witnesses: Anselm Bailey Jr., Lawrence Lancaster, Thomas Holloman, Joseph Griffin, James Bruce, Peter Stephenson and John Stephenson.Recorded, January 27th 1745.
·       1745*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 4, pg. 390 (1741-1746)
August 23rd 1745.... Samuel Lancaster, to his son John Lancaster, for love and affection deeded 100-acres of land.Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, (a witnesses).
·       1745*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed 7, pg. 290 (1744-1747)
August 23rd 1745... Samuel Lancaster of Albemarle Parish in Surry County deeded to William Drake of Nottoway Parish in Isle of Wight 150-acres on the south side of the main swamp adjoining the land formerly Thomas Pittman's.Signed, Samuel Lancaster.Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, Arthur Crocker, Robert Lancaster, Joseph Holloman, Nicholas Thompson, and Lawrence Lancaster.Recorded, March 24th 1745.
·       1745*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 163 (1744-1747)
August 23rd 1745... Samuel Lancaster of Surry County to his son, Robert Lancaster of Isles of Wight... 100-acres on Blackwater Swamp in the upper parish being the upper part of a patent for 350 acres granted James Allen on April 23rd 1701 who sold it to Thomas Pittman.)Signed, Samuel Lancaster.Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, Arthur Crocker, Joseph Holloman, William Drake and John (x) Lancaster.Recorded August 26th 1745.
·       1746*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 44 (1647-1800)
February 12th 1746... John Williford: appraised by Lawrence Lancaster, Joseph Lancaster, and John Stevenson.Signed, Elizabeth Williford.Registered February 12th 1746.
·       1746*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 4, pg. 468 (1741-1746)
September 16th 1746... Joseph Lancaster, and wife Mary, of Surry County sold to Richard Presson of York County for 37-pounds current money sold 150-acres (being part of a larger tract bought by Robert Lancaster deceased father of the said Joseph Lancaster).Signed, Joseph Lancaster, Mary (X) Lancaster, Richard Presson.Witnesses: Binford (X) Pleasant, David (X) Holloway and Hopkins Harris. Recorded September 17th 1746.
·       1746*Surry Co., Court Records, Book IX, pg. (78)-222 (1746-1748)
September 1746… An indenture of bargain and sale between Joseph Lancaster and Mary his wife of the one part and Richard Presson (sic) of the other part, and the memorandum of livery and seizing thereon endorsed were severally acknowledged by the parties and by the court ordered to be recorded: previous to which the said Mary was privacy examined as the law directs.
·       1746*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 423 (1744-1747)
December 9th 1746... William Drake of Isle of Wight and wife Mary Drake sold to James Smith of Gloucester County 150-acres on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp.Signed William & Mary Drake.Witnesses: Lawrence Lancaster, and Joseph Lancaster.Recorded February 12th 1746.
·       1748*Surry Co., VA Court Records, Book IX, pg. (365)-509 (1746-1748)
November 1748... An indenture of Bargain and Sale between Joseph Lancaster and Mary his wife of the one part and Benjamin Cock of the other part together with the Memorandum of Livery and Seizing thereon endorsed were acknowledge by the said Joseph and by the Court ordered to be recorded previous to which the said Mary was Privacy examined as the law directs.
·       1748*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 5, pg. 314 (1746-1749)
November 14th 1748... Joseph Lancaster and wife Mary Lancaster of Isles of Wight County to Benjamin Cox of Southwark Parish in Surry County for 17-pounds 10-shillings sold 150-acres in Southwark Parish (being part of a tract know as "Thomas Williams land" and bounded by Robert Savage, Love Savage, Oliver, Elias George and Thornton).Signed Joseph Lancaster.Witnesses: John Presson, Benjamin White and James Claiborne.Recorded November 15th 1748.
·       1748*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 5, pg. 322 (1746-1749)
December 16th 1748.... Joseph Lancaster and wife Mary Lancaster of Isles of Wight County to Love Savage Jr. of Surry County for 6-pounds current money sold 50-acres bounded by Benjamin Cox, Robert Savage, John Savage, John Phillips and said Love Savage.Signed, Joseph Lancaster, Mary (x) Lancaster.Witnesses: Lawrence Lancaster and John (x) Stephenson.Recorded December 20th 1748.
·       1748*Surry Co., VA Court Records, Book IX, pg. (369)-513 (1746-1748)
December 1748... An indenture of Bargain and Sale between Joseph Lancaster of the one part and Love Savage Jr. of the other part and the Memorandum of Livery and Seizing thereon endorsed were acknowledged by the said Joseph and by the Court ordered to be recorded.
·       1750*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 6, pg. 106 (1749-1753)
August 11th 1750... Joseph Lancaster and wife Mary Lancaster, of Nottoway Parish in Southampton county to William Savage of Southwark Parish in Surry County for pounds current money sold 150- acres in Southwark Parish and bounded by Blanks Mood, Cornell’s Branch, the Reedy Branch, Edward Long, King, John Phillips and William George.Signed, Joseph Lancaster, Mary (x) Lancaster.Recorded, September 18th 1750.
·       1750*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 6, pg. 108 (1749-1753)
August 11th 1750... Joseph Lancaster and wife Mary Lancaster, of Nottoway Parish in Southampton County to Robert Davis of Southwark Parish in Surry County for pounds current money sold 150-acres in Southwark parish and bounded by Bynum’s Branch, William Smith, John Madera, Cornell’s Branch, William Savage and Edward Long.Signed, Joseph Lancaster.Witnesses: Henry Smith, and James Smith.Recorded September 18th 1750.
·       1750*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 6, pg. 111 (1749-1753)
August 11th 1750... Joseph Lancaster and wife, Mary Lancaster to John Savage for 3-pounds current money sold 50-acres on east side of Cypress Swamp and bounded Loveless Savage, John Phillips, William George, Benjamin Savage and the said John Savage.Signed, Joseph Lancaster, Mary Lancaster.Witnesses: Henry Smith, James Smith, and William Savage.Recorded September 18th 1750.
·       1750*Surry Co. VA, Deed Book 6, pg. 113 (1749-1753)
August 11th 1750... Joseph Lancaster and wife, Mary Lancaster, to William George for 6-pounds current money sold 100-acres on the east side of Cypress Swamp and bounded by William Savage, Benjamin Savage, John Savage, and John Phillips.Signed, Joseph Lancaster, Mary Lancaster.Witnesses: Henry Smith, James Smith, and William Average.Recorded September 18th 1750.
·       1750*Surry Co., VA Court Records, Book X, pg. (212)-134 (1749-1750)
September 1750... Robert Davis of the County of Surry of the other part and the Memorandum of Livery & Seizing and receipt thereon endorsed were acknowledged by the said Joseph Lancaster & Mary his wife and by the Court ordered to be recorded previous to which the said Mary was privacy examined as the law directs.
·       1750*Surry Co., VA Court Records, Book X, pg. (212)-134 (1749-1750)
September 1750... An indenture of Bargain and Sale between Joseph Lancaster and Mary his wife of the County of Surry (sic) of the one part and John Selvedge of the same place of the other part and the Memorandum of Livery and Seizing and receipt thereon endorsed were acknowledge by the said Joseph and Mary was privacy examined as the law directs.
·       1750*Surry Co., VA Court Records, Book X, pg. (212)-134 (1749-1750)
September 1750... An indenture of Bargain and Sale between Joseph Lancaster and Mary his wife of the County of Surry (sic) of the one part and William George of the same place of the other part and the Memorandum of Livery & Seizing and receipt thereon endorsed were acknowledged by the said Joseph and Mary and by the Court ordered to be recorded previous to which the said Mary was privacy examined as the law directs.
·       1752*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 6, pg. 426 (1749-1753)
February 10th 1752... John Cox of Southwark Parish to his children, Viz: John Cox, the younger and Mary Lancaster of the same for Love and Affection deeded 100-acres (being the land John Cox the elder now lives on) and a Negro man named Joe, a Negro Nell, and Negro child named Nan.Also to his daughter Mary Lancaster, a Negro man named Mingo.To both his children a Negro man named Abraham.Signed, John Cocks, Witnesses: Nicholas Thompson, Joseph Hart, and Thomas Lane.Registered, February 18th 1752.
·       1752*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 6, pg. 435 (1749-1753)
March 10th 1752... John Holloman and wife, Martha Holloman, to Anselm Bailey, Jr. for 150-pounds current money sold 238-acres on south side of Little Swamp and bounded by Hillmans Branch, said Bailey, said Holloman and Joseph Lancaster (being the land John Holloman Sr. formerly lived on including 78-acres that was granted to him).Signed John (X) Holloman.Witnesses: Benjamin Hargrove, Thomas Wilson, John Freeman, Joseph Judkins, Benjamin Hancock and Joseph Griffin.Registered April 21st 1752.
·       1753*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 105 (1753-1760)
July 12th 1753... John Cocks Sr. of Northampton County to John Cocks Jr. of Surry County for 10-pounds current money sold 100-acres on north side of Blackwater Swamp and bounded by the First Branch, Mr. Thomas Bins and the Holly Swamp.Signed John Cocks.Witnesses: Henry Hart, William Lancaster.Registered January 15th 1754
·       1757*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 7, pg. 323 (1753-1760)
January 10th 1757... Anselm Bailey Jr. to Samuel Bailey for 50-pounds current money sold 220-acres on south side of Little Swamp and bounded by Holloman’s Great Branch, Trial Bailey and Joseph Lancaster (being the land whereon the said Samuel Bailey now lives).Signed Anselm Bailey.Witnesses: Mary Bailey, Thomas Myers and Anselm Bailey.Registered June 21st 1757.
·       1760*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 7, pg. 64 (1753-1760)
December 1st 1760... Loveless Savage of Edgecombe County in North Carolina to James Bruce of Surry County for 6-pounds 10-shillings sold 50-acres bounded by William Cocker, John Savage, Howell Phillips and James Bruce (being land he brought from Joseph Lancaster).Signed, Loveless (x) Savage, Lucy (x) Savage.Witnesses: William Hart, William Warren, Aaron (x) Savage and Allen (x) Warren.Recorded April 20th 1761.
·       1761*Southampton Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, Book II, pg. 360 (1775-1800)
February 12th 1761... Peter Stephenson deceased.Appraised by Joseph Lancaster, John Clayton, and Mathew Harris.Registered February 12th 1761.
·       1762*Southampton Co., VA, Wills & Estates Records, pg. 463 (1749-1800)
December 8th 1762... Estate appraised by Joseph Lancaster, Thomas Atkinson, John Clayton.
·       1767*Surry Co., Deed Book 10, pg. 455 (1754-1768)
February 17th 1767... Account of Estate of Richard Presson, deceased, lists Joseph Lancaster, Captain William Clinch, Captain Thomas Wilson, Joseph Holloman, Arthur Holloman, David Holloway, Anselm Bailey, Mathias Marriott, Charles Holt, Caleb Ellis, Samuel Bailey, Robert Newman, Katherine Hargrove, Thomas Presson, Samuel Presson, John Presson and Burton Kea.Signed, John Presson, Administrator.Recorded February 17th 1767
·       1767*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 8, pg. 351 (1760-1769)
November 14th 1767... Benjamin Gray and his mother, Sarah Gray, of Isles of Wight county to John White of Surry county for 5-pounds current money sold 110-acres on south side of main Blackwater swamp (being part of a larger tract which was granted to Charles Holt on August 20th 1760 which part Charles Holt sold to John Gray on April 21st 1761 and the said Benjamin Gray is heir to his father John Gray) and bounded by the Long Raccoon Branch, Benjamin White, Walls Spring Branch, Benjamin Chapman, Charles Holt, the maid road, Nelms Bailey, said John White and Raccoon Branch.Signed, Benjamin Gray, Sarah (X) Gray.Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, William Clinch, Jr., Arthur Holloman and Micajah Holloman.Recorded November 17th 1767.
·       1775*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 13, pg. 308 (1750-1782)
February 11th 1775... Thomas Copher and wife Elizabeth Copher of Newport Parish of the Baptist Society deeded 1-acres near Atkinson’s Bridge adjoining the main road near the bridge.Signed Thomas & Elizabeth Copher.Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, Jesse Holloman, Micajah Lancaster and John (X) Deford.Recorded August 3rd 1775.
·       1777*Surry Co., Deed Book 12, pg. 475 (1783-1787)
September 22nd 1777... Account of Estate of Matthias Marriott, deceased.List’s William Seiter, Edward Wilkins of Jamestown, James Anderson, Mary Key, Allen Warren, Dooley Kea, Charles Holdworth, William Warren, Mathew Ward, William Boyce, Joseph Lancaster, Aaron Wall, John Phillips, James Taylor of Williamsburg, John Mead of Williamsburg, Phillip West, John Bartley and Benjamin Powell of Williamsburg.Signed, James Belches, Archibald Campbell.Recorded September 22nd 1777.
·       1782-87*Southampton, Co., VA, Early Taxpayer
Listed Joseph Lancaster 1 - 5
·       1785*Southampton Co., VA Wills pg. 112 (1749-1800)
May 12th 1785...Will of Joseph Lancaster, Leg: wife Mary, son Etheldred, son James Lancaster, Executors: sons Etheldred and James Lancaster. Witnesses: Richard Edwards, William White, and B. Bailey.Dated September 8th 1783 and registered May 12th 1785.
·       1785*Southampton Co., VA Wills, pg. 146 (1749-1800)
December 8th 1785... Joseph Lancaster deceased Inventory of Estate.Signed Etheldred and James Lancaster. Registered December 8th 1785.
·       Children of Joseph and Mary (Cocks) Lancaster
(1) Etheldred Lancaster (1748-) married Elizabeth
(2) James Lancaster (1753-1796) married 1st Martha Clarke 2nd Rebecca Wallis

Lancaster, Mary(1789-)5th generation
Daughter of James and Rebecca (Wallis) Lancaster
Spouse:
Lineage: Mary>James>Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1789*Vital Records
Mary "Polly" Lancaster, (b. aft. 1788-1789 Isles of Wight Co., VA)

Lancaster, Mildred(1777-1802)5th generation
Daughter of James and Martha (Clarke) Lancaster
Spouse: John Gwaltney Sr., s/o
Lineage: Mildred>James>Joseph>Robert Jr.> Robert, Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1777*Vital Records
Mildred Lancaster (b. May 3rd 1777 Isles of Wight Co., VA - d. September 20th 1802 Southampton Co., VA)
John Gwaltney Sr., (b.
·       1797*Marriage Records, Southampton Co., VA pg. 112 (1750-1810)
Mildred Lancaster married John Gwaltney January 5th 1797 Surety: James Gwaltney Witnesses: John D. Haussman and James Delk.

Lancaster, Rebecca(1775-)5th generation
Daughter of James and Martha (Clarke) Lancaster
Spouse: James P. Bell s/o Sylvia Bell
Lineage: Rebecca>James>Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1775*Vital Records
Rebecca Lancaster (b. December 26th 1775 Isle of Wight Co., VA - d. bef. fathers will)
James P. Bell (b. bef. 1771 VA)
·       1792*Marriage Records Southampton Co., VA pg. 195 (1750-1810)
Rebecca Lancaster married James Bell August 16th 1792 Surety: James Lancaster.Witnesses: John D. Haussman.License Issued: dated August 13th 1792.
·       Children of James P. and Rebecca (Lancaster) Bell
(1) Elizabeth Champion Bell (b. abt. 1793 Southampton Co., VA)

Lancaster, Robert(1717-)3rd generation
Son of Samuel & Elizabeth (Harris) Lancaster Sr.
Spouse: Martha Sr.
Lineage: Robert>Samuel Sr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1717*Surry Co., VA, Vital Records
Robert Lancaster (b. abt. 1717 Surry Co., VA)
Martha (?) Lancaster (b.
·       1738*Surry Co., Deeds, Wills, Etc. 9, pg. 48 (1738-1754)
March 21st 1738... Account current of Estate of Elizabeth Champion deceased. I, Charles Champion, administrator, lists "Colonel Allen for Probation of my father's will", for my mother" then the list continues with many, Samuel Lancaster Jr. William Lancaster, Lawrence Lancaster, Robert Lancaster Jr., Robert Lancaster, Pittman’s listed also, many other names associated with the Lancaster family out of Surry Co., VA.(Note*Robert Lancaster was living in Isles of Wight Co., VA, at this time.
·       1744*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 186 (1744-1747)
March 7th 1744... Benjamin Pittman and wife Fortune Pittman of Nottoway Parish to his friend Thomas Pretloe of the same deeded 240-acres (being part of a patent for 590-acres dated March 13th 1743) adjoining Proctors Ferry, Copohonk Branch, Williford, and Micajah Edwards.Signed Benjamin & Fortune Pittman.Witnesses: Robert Lancaster, John Williford, Charles Cosby, Thomas Holloman, and Lawrence Lancaster.Registered, September 23rd 1745.
·       1745*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 290 (1744-1747)
August 23rd 1745... Samuel Lancaster of Albemarle Parish in Surry County to William Drake of Nottoway Parish in Isles of Wight deeded 150-acres on the south side of main swamp adjoining the land formerly Thomas Pittman's.Signed, Samuel Lancaster.Witnesses: Robert Lancaster, Joseph Lancaster, Arthur Crocker, Joseph Holloman, Nicholas Thompson, and Lawrence Lancaster.Registered March 24th 1745.
·       1745*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 163 (1744-1747)
August 23rd 1745... Samuel Lancaster of Surry County to his son Robert Lancaster of Isle of Wight County deeded 100-acres on Blackwater Swamp in the upper parish (being the upper part of a patent for 350-acres granted James Allen on April 23rd 1701 who sold it to Thomas Pittman).Signed Samuel Lancaster.Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, Arthur Crocker, Joseph Holloman, William Drake and John (x) Lancaster.Registered August 26th 1745.
·       1754*Southampton Co., VA, Wills & Administrations, Book II, pg. 154 (1775-1800)
September 13th 1754... Will of James Smith, Leg: wife Mary, son John, grandson James Smith, daughter Mary.Executrix: wife Mary and son John Smith.Registered September 13th 1754.Witnesses: Robert Lancaster, John Lithgee
·       1756*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 9, pg. 427 (1752-1758)
August 5th 1756... Jordan Thomas, Merchant of Edgecombe Co., in North Carolina appoints Richard Baker of Isles of Wight as his attorney to sell a tract of land in Newport Parish 400-acres purchased of William Flake 150-acres of land purchased of Richard Foster 270-acres in Southwark Parish purchased of William Clarke and 100-acres in Nottoway Parish in Southampton County purchased of Robert Lancaster.Witnesses: Jordan Thomas, Joseph Bridger, Richard Kellow and Benjamin Baker.Registered August 5th 1756.
·       1760*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 53 (1647-1800)
December 13th 1760... Will of Joseph Crocker: leg. Son Samuel: son Robert: my father-in-law Robert Lancaster to have the use of my son Robert's land until he is twenty-one: daughter Martha: daughter Mary: William Williford is to have my son Samuel: Robert Lancaster my son Robert: Elizabeth Jones, my daughter Martha: Martha Lancaster, Jr., my daughter Mary.Ex. William Williford.Dated December 13th 1760 and registered February 5th 1761.Witnesses: Thomas Pretloe, Elizabeth Crocker, Olive Crocker, and Arthur Crocker.William Williford refused the executorships Thomas Pretloe qualified.
·       Children Robert and Martha Sr., Lancaster
(1) Martha Lancaster married John Holloman
(2) Catherine Lancaster married Joseph Crocker
(3) Mary Lancaster married William Williford
(4) Henry Lancaster (b. bef. 1735 Surry, VA-d. bef. December 1786 Surry Co., VA) married Martha

Lancaster, Zillah(1790-)5th generation
Daughter of James and Rebecca (Wallis) Lancaster
Spouse: John C. Owen, s/o
Lineage: Zillah>James>Joseph>Robert Jr.>Robert Sr. of Surry Co., VA
·       1790*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Vital Records
Zillah Lancaster (b. 1790-1791 Isles of Wight Co., VA)
John C. Owen (b.
·       1808*Sussex Co., VA, Marriage Bonds and Returns (1754-1810), by Catherine Lindsay Knorr
Zilla Lancaster daughter of James Lancaster deceased.Ward of William Judkins married John C. Owens October 13th 1808, by Rev. James Rogers, Surety by Richard Sledge. Pg. 129