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1786 - 1830 (43 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
5. | Temperance Hughes was born in 1740. Children:
- 2. Thomas Watkins was born on 12 Feb 1761 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in 1797 in Prince Edward County, VA.
- Martha Hughes Watkins was born about 1770 in Prince Edward County, VA; died before 1818 in Washington County, KY.
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6. | Nathaniel Venable was born on 21 Nov 1733 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA (son of Jr. Abraham Venable and Martha Hannah Davis); died on 27 Dec 1804 in Prince Edward County, VA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Graduation: William and Mary College
- Occupation: Trustee, Hampden-Sydney Collego
- Occupation: 1765; Virginia House of Delegates
- Occupation: 1769; Virginia House of Delegates
- Occupation: 1776; Virginia House of Delegates
- Occupation: Between 1780 and 1782; Virginia State Senator
Notes:
Nathaniel Venable "of Slate Hill," was member of House of Burgesses, and VA House of Delegates, 1766-1769-1776 and State Senator, 1780-1785, Pr. Edw. Co., VA.
In 1783 Va tax list, 10 whites, 43 blacks, making Nathaniel the third largest slave owner in Pr. Edw. Co.; in 1785, 5 shites, one dwelling, 9 other bldgs (tax list).
Rev. War service: Member of Comm. of Safety; DAR #649174 &28306.
Journal, VA House of Burgesses
Venables of VA, pp. 25, 25, 28
Genealogies of VA Families, Vol. 1, p. 658
History of Prince Edw. Co., VA, H. C. Bradshaw, pp. 832, and plastes #1 and 28; also pp. 844-845. Photo of Slate Hill.
William and Mary Quarterly, Series 1, Vol. 15, pp. 245-8
Papers of Harriet V. Miller: Nathaniel owned 20-30 thousand acres and 100 slaves; was vestryman of St. Patrick's Parish and organized the first Presbyterian Church in Pr. Edw. Co.; was first Episcopalian (which was the state church of Va before Rev. War) and later Presbyterian. Founder of Hampden-Sidney College.
Nathaniel married Elizabeth Michaux Woodson on 29 Mar 1755. Elizabeth (daughter of Jr. Richard Woodson and Anne Madeline Michaux) was born on 6 Jun 1740; died on 27 Sep 1791 in Prince Edward County, VA; was buried in Oct 1791. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Elizabeth Michaux Woodson was born on 6 Jun 1740 (daughter of Jr. Richard Woodson and Anne Madeline Michaux); died on 27 Sep 1791 in Prince Edward County, VA; was buried in Oct 1791. Notes:
Papers of Harriet V. Miller: "When Tarleton and Arnold invaded VA, a detachment of their forces passed through Pr. Edw. Co. on general plundering expedition. They raided 'Slate Hill," with the purpose of capturing Nathaniel Venable, but he escaped them, having received in time warning of their approach. They committed some robberies, destroyed some furniture and one of their number pointed at the breast of Mrs. Venable, demanded that she reveal her husband's whereabouts or he would shoot her down. Her calm reply was, "Fire away, my husband has his country to defend." At this instant an officer intervened and ordered away the man who had offered the indignity, severely reprimanding him."
[Note from Sandra Lake Lassen, 1999: I don't know the source of this family story, but find it spurious, as what "hero" would hide from the enemy, and leave his wife there to deal with them?]
Birth:
"Poplar Hill", Henrico Co., VA
Buried:
"Slate Hill", Prince Edward Co., VA
Notes:
Married:
"Poplar Hill", Prince Edward Co., VA
Children:
- William Lewis Venable was born on 30 May 1780; died before 17 Aug 1824.
- Abraham Bedford Venable was born on 20 Nov 1758; died on 26 Dec 1811 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
- Samuel Woodson Venable was born on 19 Sep 1756 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Sep 1821 in Sweet Springs, Monroe, West Virginia, USA; was buried in Sweet Springs, Monroe, West Virginia, USA.
- 3. Betsy Anne Venable was born on 11 Nov 1760; died in 1826.
- Martha Venable was born on 18 May 1765; died in 1858.
- Ann Venable was born on 9 Dec 1768.
- Nathaniel E. Venable was born on 13 Feb 1776; died on 23 Aug 1801.
- Mary Venable was born on 16 Jan 1773; died in 1807.
- Frances Venable was born on 18 Apr 1778; died in 1799.
- Agnes Venable was born on 15 Apr 1771; died on 17 May 1802.
- Thomas Venable was born on 17 Nov 1782; died in 1809.
- Elizabeth Venable was born on 21 Nov 1784; died about 1845.
- Ann Venable was born on 6 Nov 1767; died in 1768.
- Richard Nathaniel Venable was born on 16 Jan 1763; died in 1837.
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Generation: 4
8. | Jr. Thomas Watkins was born in 1714 (son of Thomas Watkins and Elizabeth Pride); died in Nov 1783 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. Notes:
Thomas was afterwards known as "Thomas Watkins of Chickahominy." In 1899, a small paper-covered pamphlet was printed in Henderson, NC bearing the title: "A catalogue of the Descendants of THOMAS WATKINS of Chickahominy, Va." by Francis N. Watkins of Prince Edward Co, VA. The author printed it for circulation among friends. Francis wrote that Thomas "resided near Bottom's Bridge...my limited knowledge of him was derived from the late Mr. Leigh". Leigh recalled "I have heard very full accounts from my mother...that he was a man of the highest respectability from every point of view, & in particular, a man of the most indefatigible industry. He reared a large family of children with limited means... I have seen his will, & find evidence of a very affectionate regard among the children for the wishes of their father, & of their great integrity.
Birth:
"Chickahominy", Henrico Co., VA
Thomas married Frances Ann Anderson in 1733 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. Frances was born about 1715 in Chesterfield County, VA; died about 1783 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Frances Ann Anderson was born about 1715 in Chesterfield County, VA; died about 1783 in Virginia, USA. Children:
- Francis Watkins was born on 15 Jul 1745 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died after 9 Apr 1826 in Popular Hill, Prince Edward County, VA; was buried in Popular Hill, Prince Edward County, VA.
- Susannah Watkins was born in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1814 in Charlotte County, VA.
- Joel Joseph Watkins was born on 20 May 1739 in Powhatan County, VA; died on 2 Jan 1820 in Charlotte County, VA.
- 4. Henry Watkins was born about 1730; died before 20 Jan 1799 in Prince Edward County, VA.
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12. | Jr. Abraham Venable was born on 22 Mar 1700/01 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA (son of Abraham Venable and Mildred Elizabeth Lewis); died on 16 Dec 1768 in Louisa County, VA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 1742; Capt. Colonial militia
- Occupation: 1742, Louisa County, VA; Justice
- Occupation: 1742, Hanover County, Virginia, USA; Justice of the Peace
Notes:
Papers of Harriet V. Miller - cites Colonial Dames:
Abraham served in House of Burgesses, VA, for 20 yrs.; was a friend of Patrick Henry.
He owned land in Hanover, Louisa, Goochland and Albemarle Cos., VA; was one of the first Justices of the Peace, Louisa Co., VA, 24 Dec 1742; was Louisa Co. LT, Capt. of the Colonial Militia; vestryman, St. Paul's Parish, Hanover Co., VA 1742-1761.
DAR # 649174
Magazine of VA Genealogy, Aug. 1985, p. 31: Accounts from the store of Thos. Patridge and Co., Hanover Co., VA, 1734-1756: "Mr. Abraham Venable, 20 Sept 1736, pd. Capt. Charles Anderson, pd Harmer and King, 11 Dec. 23, six gallons Rum; Jan 7, 1 pr. nee bruckels, Feb. 10, 1/2 lb. pepor and 1 pr. mens yarn hose."
Genealogies of Va Families, Vol. 1, p. 659.
"Charles Scott Venable," by Wm. M. Thornton, p. 4.
Abraham married Martha Hannah Davis in 1723 in Hanover County, Virginia, USA. Martha (daughter of Nathaniel Davis and Elizabeth Hughes) was born on 14 Jul 1703 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Feb 1765 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Martha Hannah Davis was born on 14 Jul 1703 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA (daughter of Nathaniel Davis and Elizabeth Hughes); died on 13 Feb 1765 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. Notes:
Papers of Harriet V. Miller - cites Colonial Dames
DAR # 649174
Magazine of VA Genealogy, Aug. 1985, p. 31.
Genealogies of Va Families, Vol. 1, p. 659.
"Charles Scott Venable," by Wm. M. Thornton, p. 4.
William and Mary Quarterly, Series I, Vol. 15 (names Martha's father)
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14. | Jr. Richard Woodson was born in 1696 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA (son of Richard Woodson and Ann Smith); died about Jan 1775 in Prince Edward County, VA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Poplar Hill, Prince Edward County, VA
Notes:
Papers of Harriet V. Miller
"The Woodsons and Their Connections," from SLC Library, copy from Jim Hinkel, author not cited, pp. 34-35. Richard located in Goochland Co., VA in young manhood, acquired vast tracts of land, and built "Poplar Hill" in Prince Edward Co., VA. He was nicknamed "Baron" because of his wealth and large landholdings.
Richard married Anne Madeline Michaux about 1715 in Virginia, USA. Anne (daughter of II Abraham Michaux and Susanna Laroche Rochet) was christened on 7 May 1693 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 17 Dec 1796 in Prince Edward County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Anne Madeline Michaux was christened on 7 May 1693 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (daughter of II Abraham Michaux and Susanna Laroche Rochet); died on 17 Dec 1796 in Prince Edward County, VA. Notes:
Papers of Harriet V. Miller
"The Woodsons and Their Connections," from SLC Library, copy from Jim Hinkel, author not cited, pp. 34-35, describes the Huguenot lines."....Anne lived to a great age, but was survived by only two daughters, Agnes and Elizabeth."
Children:
- 7. Elizabeth Michaux Woodson was born on 6 Jun 1740; died on 27 Sep 1791 in Prince Edward County, VA; was buried in Oct 1791.
- Agnes Woodson was born on 4 Oct 1748; died in Jul 1820 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.
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