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| 4. | John Otey was born in 1740 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA (son of Isaac Otey and Frances Armistead); died in 1817 in Bedford County, VA. Notes:
Hopkins of Virginia and Related Families
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Col. John Otey and his wife, Mary, moved to Bedford County in 1770-71. They lived at the summit of a beautiful hill in Bedford County called "Mount Prospect," and later at "Fancy Farm." He commanded a company of riflemen in the War of the American Revolution, and the following affidavit will show one of his exploits:
"John Otey served in the Revolutionary War and held the office of Captain. Upon one occasion when the British soldiery had sailed up the river Pamunky for the purpose of robbing the citizens of their cattle, John Otey assembled his men and stationed them fifty paces apart along the bank of the river, and, as the vessel was returning, hailed and commanded that it come to shore. The British, supposing the little band armed with muskets, and unused to the rifle, began to taunt Otey's men and defy them. John Otey ordered his men to commence firing. The second shot brought down a man, the third did likewise, whereupon the Commander gave orders to land and the entire crew and body of soldiers were made prisoners. Otey issued orders that they were not to make any sign to their comrades under penalty of being shot down, and when night fell marched them in single file very near the British line of encampment, which he safely passed, delivering his prisoners to the care of the American camp. John Otey's descendants were too proud to claim a pension, and the country was never taxed for services freely rendered by him. He was of large statue and commanding appearance, of great moral firmness, and withal an humble Christian. His sons excepting Armistead, the youngest (an officer in the State Line in the War of 1812), were men of great strength and activity, and all of notable bravery, occupying high social position, they possessed the confidence and trust of those among whom they lived."
John married Mary H. Hopkins about 1764. Mary (daughter of William Hopkins and Frances) was born on 14 Jul 1739 in James City County, VA; died about 1815 in Bedford County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 6. | Henry Buford was born in 1751 in Culpepper County, Virginia, USA; died in 1814 in Bedford County, VA. Notes:
BIOGRAPHY: Captain of the Bedford County militia, 1776-78; magistrate 1782; High Sheriff 1790
Henry married Mildred Blackburn in 1771. Mildred died in 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Frances ArmisteadChildren:
- 4. John Otey was born in 1740 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA; died in 1817 in Bedford County, VA.
- Betty Otey was born on 13 May 1737 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA; was christened on 27 Jun 1737 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
- Mary Otey was born on 24 Aug 1738 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA; was christened on 8 Oct 1738 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
- James Otey was born about 1754 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA; died about 10 Jun 1807/1808 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
- Martha Otey was born in 1746 in Virginia, USA; died in of Bourbon County, KY.
- Isaac Otey
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| 11. | Frances died on 10 Dec 1755 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA. Children:
- 5. Mary H. Hopkins was born on 14 Jul 1739 in James City County, VA; died about 1815 in Bedford County, VA.
- Anne Hopkins was born on 20 Jul 1728 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA; was christened on 2 Aug 1728 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Apr 1735 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
- Francis Hopkins was born on 27 Feb 1737 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
- James Hopkins was born on 27 Feb 1737 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
- Frances Hopkins was born on 27 Jan 1738 in St Peters Par, New Kent County, Virginia, USA.
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