This is for Beth and anyone interested. Beth, your E-Mail letter came back that I wrote. THE GREEN FAMILY IN AMERICA Notes from the VA Library xeroxed by Kay in April: Robert Green #1 emigrated to Virginia in 1710. Lived in Northern Neck. Married Eleanor DUFF of England. Sir William DUFF, uncle of the bride, accompanied her to Virginia and gave the bride away. He returned to England. robert was only 17 years of age when he emigrated. He was the son of William Green, a Captain of the Body Guard of William of Orange. (Wm III). One of the genealogical tracings states that Robert emigrated with his uncle, William Duff, Quaker. Issue: 1. Robert, 2. William Robert#2, 3. Duff#2, 4. Col. John#2, 5. Nicholas #2, 6. James#2, 7. Moses #2. ----- Duff Green #2 (Robert#1) Died just prior to the Revolution. He lived in Culper in 1761. married-Miss Sarah Willis. the widow moved to Kentucky in 1820. This is asserted in Willis Genealogy. the writer is of opinion she was the widow of Duff Green#3. Duff Green #2 died prior to the Rev. abt 1775. 1820 , 45 years later, would indicate the widow of Duff#2 would have been at least 70 years of age; alittle late in life for a widow to emigrate. Issue: 8 Willis #3, 9. Henry#3, 10 William #3, 11 Eleanor#3 (named in honor of grandmother, 12, Duff#3 (probably the oldest son. He was living in Culpeper in 1761 (Duff Green, probably grandson of Duff 3, was living in Stafford County in 1879) (edward Willis, probably father of Sarah (Willis ) Green, lived in Hanover. His Will, 1735, mentions his wife, Mary (Bassett) Willis, and her fathers estate.) DUFF GREEN#3 married Ann Willis and moved to Kentucky in 1756. ----- #7 MOSES GREEN#2 (Robert 31) Moved to Culpeper Married had son #13 Moses #3 who served in the Revolutionary War. Received Certificate #3425. August 28, 1784. Member of the Legislature in 1799 to 1811. represented Culper County. ------- #4 JOHN GREEN#2 (Robert#1) Lived in Northern Neck. Served in Colonial Wars. Owned land in Norfolk County in 1738-200acres Married-- #13 Issue: JOHN WILLIAM (and others) -------- JAMES GREEN#2 (Robert #10 #6 Moved to Albemarle: Lived in Culpeper 1761 ( Store Acct. Dept. of Arc.) married--Issue: 14. James #3, 15. Moses#3, 16 Forest#3 (?) #14 James was a 2nd Lieut. in 1st Legion of Albemarle, 1779/80. #15 Moses, was a 1st Lieut. in same Legion. #16 Forest, was an Ensign 1779 (McAllister section 270) >From page 10 of above notes: 1710/2 1. Robert emigrated from ENGLAND to NORTHERN NECK, VA. sons: ROBERT; WILLIAM; DUFF; COL. JOHN; NICHOLAS; JAMES; MOSES; 1780. 2. COL JOHN GREEN fought with distinction at Brandywine and Guilford C-H. Married Susanna Blackwell. JOHN WILLIAMS GREEN b. April 9 1781 was his grandson. Issue- GEN MOSES GREEN Col. John Green was advanced in years when in the revolution, but was strong and robust for his age. -------- Col John Green#2 (Robt#1) Received his commission as Colonel in the Revolutionary Service (See top of page) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- There is a lot of contradictory information on this family I am just reporting the information as it is in this particular document. --------------- >From some other notes on this family: ROBERT GREEN, son of WILLIAM GREEN an Englishmans emigrated from Ireland with his Uncle William Duff , a Quaker to VA, settled in King George Co., ca 1710. He was b. in 1695. Left Uncle settled in Culpeper near Brandy Station on the Southern Railroad. He took up large tracks in 1712 in Fairfax, Essex in 1721 Spots. in 1735 Orange and in 1749 Culpeper. his father was an officer in Bodyguard of William, Prince of Orange. He died in 1748. Wills & Inventory of his estate recorded in Orange Co., Clerks Office. He was a member of House of Burgess in 1736 and one of first Vestry men of St Marks Parish. he married eleanor Dunn of Scottland and had 7 sons. Robert Green who m. Patty Ball had 1. William who mar. Miss Blackwell and moved to Woolford Co., Ky. 2. Armistead mar frances 3. samuel B. ma Miss Blair 4. ellen m. Aaron Lane of Culpeper 5. Anne m. Dr. Joel Gustin James Green (son of Robert#1) married Elizabeth Jones had 1. Gabriel mar Miss Grant & moved to Green River KY 2. James mar. Betsy Jones [[According to this information Robert #1 had a son James Green who married Elizabeth Jones and his son, James Green also married an Elizabeth Jones. LDS records have incorrectly stated that James Green married to Elizabeth Jones was the parents of Stephen Green married to Jemima Scott.] 3. Jones mar Miss Nevil and moved to Hardy Co. VA 4. Robert mar. Miss Edmunds 5. John mar Miss Catlett of Fauquier and moved to Henderson, KY 6. elizabeth mar R.W Peacock 4 chn died Eng. 8. Lucy mar. Noah G. Glascock and moved to Mo 9. Polly mar. Mr. Catlett. 10. Austin mar Miss Ball lived and died in Hardin Co., KY This information is from of the Early information on Robert Greens family. VA County Records marriages: Fauquier Co. Feb. 13, 1765 Moses Green & Mary Blackwell Jan 28, 1782 James Green and Elizabeth Jones Sept 22, 1783 Gabriel Green & Sarah Ann Grant May 12 1785 John Green and Betty Collins Dec. 18, 1786 William Green & Mary Ann Crockett Aug 15, 1787 Robert Green & Frances Edmont Feb. 28, 1787 James Green & Celia Triplett Aug 25 1788 Jesse Green & Nelson. ----------------------------------- Green, Henry-parents DUFF GREEN/Ann WILLIS b. 1759 Faquier. [from IGI] ------------- Military Records from National Archives. This is beleived to be descendant of Robert Green of Culpeper: GREEN, WILLIAM W8868 Widow Loucy. Service VA Henry Co., KY Lucy got pension 7 June 1832, died 8 Apr. 1835 resided in Culpeper State of VA I was born in Culpeper Cty 1754, where I lived until 1802. Names Acauaintances Samuel Jones Clergyman, Stephen Shaw, Benjamin Allen Endicut Lewis. 10 day 1834 Signed as Witnesses. William Green had dau. 1. Lucy Blackwell b. 27 1776 2. Susannah b. Feb 27, 1778 3. Robert Green May 13, 1781 4. Elizabeth Green dau March 1783 5. Joseph green b. Dec. 7 1784 The letter is torn about here another child born Sept 1788 [John Blackwell aged 75 resident of Shelby also served during Rev. War, served under Capt Green] Parents and Grandparents not named in 1780. Enlisted 1777 served 3 mo. as private under Capt. James Pendletons VA Co., Comissed Capt. & served as such in VA troops 3 mo. Sept 1780. geven Pension in Henry Co., KY February 10, 1834. William died April 8, 1835 mar. May 18, 1775 in Fauquier Co., VA to Lucy Blackwell.-- copied by LP Apr. 1997. These are a few of the notes I have copied on the Robert Green family hope they help someone. Louise