As we all know, there are just too many John's!!! Let's put our heads together and try to sort them out! (This could be a duplicate but I've been having trouble sending this one through.) Caren Source: Early Bermuda Settler's of the 17th Century by Mercer August 16, 1669 - John Jennings son of Captain Richard Jennings deceased, about 17 years chose Captain John Somersall to be his guardian. Note: Richard Jennyns who died in 1669 was 85 years of age. (page 107) Source: St. Phillip's Parish Register, Charleston, South Carolina, Baptisms Joseph Jennings and Mary Jennings, son and daughter of John and Ruth Jennings, 11th day of Xbr, 1711 (South Carolina Hist. & Geneal. Magazine: 48-30; A. S. Salley: St. Phillip's Episcopal Church Register, Charleston, South Carolina: Volumes I & II, pages 236, 256, 273, 274; 150, 337, 338) Source: St. Phillip's Parish Register, Charleston, South Carolina, Burials John Jennings, August 25, 1738 John Jennings, December 22, 1742 (South Carolina Hist. & Geneal. Magazine: 48-30; A. S. Salley: St. Phillip's Episcopal Church Register, Charleston, South Carolina: Volumes I & II, pages 236, 256, 273, 274; 150, 337, 338) Source: First Settlers of South Carolina 1670-1700 by Agnes Leland Baldwin John Jenning arrived in Carolina before 1679 from Barbados. A Quaker. John Jennings (Mariner) Commander of the ship "Joseph and Ann" was sailing between Carolina and Barbados between 1678 and 1679. John Jenys arrived in Carolina before January 10, 1688. Elizabeth Lanier b: 1771 in Rockingham, NC d: 10 Feb 1824 in Cheraw, SC +John Jennings Elizabeth Jennings Thomas Jennings John Jennings III b: 07 Apr 1788 in Anson, NC d: 26 Nov 1828 in Cheraw, SC + Ann Staiert b: 17 Nov 1792 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, NC d: in Cheraw, SC m: 28 Dec 1809 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, NC Charlotte Jennings b: 1790 Edmund Jennings b: 23 Apr 1792 PHILADELPHIA WILLS. A 121--John Jennings, dated 10th of 12th mo. 1688. Probated 11th mo. 28, 1688-9. Late of Barbadoes, now of Phila. Makes his brother John Jones sole executor. Mentions wife Sarah, brother Nathaniel Jones, and his son Nathaniel, sister Susanna Fulliero, Samuel and Daniel Jones, sons of Henry Jones, deceased. Legacy to the poor of the Quakers in Barbadoes and in Phila. To finish Center Creek (? Brick) meeting house. Wm. Holder, a planter and a debtor. John Lewgars of Spixestown, Barbadoes and Fustics, are mentioned. Testator held estate in Barbadoes and England. Witnesses, Thomas Lloyd, John Simcocke, Samuel Richardson and Patrick Robinson. By a codicil Jan. 8, 1689, he revokes portion to his wife Sarah, giving it to John Jones, heir and sole Ex. Note: The above will is also recorded in records below: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume II 1681-1700 Pages 191 and 192 With the addition: Proved the 28th day of the 11th month called January 1688/9, John Balckwell Esq. Gov. of the Province of Pensylvania (court statement names widow Sarah Jennings, June 15, 1689 of Barbados). Also see will recorded under Sarah Jennings, widow. Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume II 1681-1700 Page 231 The will of Thomas Manson St. Michaels Parish, April 26, 1681, Record Book 6/12, page 1 John Jennings Jr. and John Jennings Sr.; Hugh Harris of St. Michaels - Xtr. Edward Jennings. Signed Thomas (X) Manson Wit: Adam Barres, Richard (X) Simons Proved June 13, 1681 Source: Stub Entries to Indents Issue In Payment of Claims Against South Carolina Growing Out of the Revolution Books O-Q A. S. Salley, Jr. No. 3 Lib O Issued 17 January 1785 to Mr. John Jennings for Two pounds 6/9 Sterling for Militia duty as a private in 1782. Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 81 John Jennings is mentioned in the will of Edward Collison of Barbados, merchant on September 1, 1656, Record Book 6/13, page 163. Other surnames mentioned are Collinson, Hudson, Devenport, Wycliff, Maxwell, Delerouse, Thompson, Hinbersty, Ashenden, Newbold, Hooker. Will was proved on February 20, 1656. Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 116 Elliott, Richard February 8, 1659 Record Book 6/14, page 389 Wife Florence Elliott - real estate in St. Georges and St. Johns Parishes; plantation by the name of Parkers in St. Georges bounding the land of Amy Martain widow and Lt. William Granham; daughters Elizabeth Liness, late wife of John Liness, deceased, Susanna Jennings, now the wife of John Jennings, and Frances Elliot; grand children Elizabeth Linesey and Mary Linesey, the daughters of said daughter Linesey; nephews John Elliot and Edward Elliot, sons of brother James Elliott; plantation in St. Georges purchased of William Birresford, deceased butting lands of Thomas Wilkeshire, sister Grace Ostter, wife of John Ostter; neice Sarah Barker, wife of Jasauc Barker; wife Florance and my only son james Elliott - Xtrs; if son James dies without issue or before arrival in Barbados; mentions Susanna Elliott my son's wife. Singed Rich Elliott Witnesses: James Elliott age 59, Thomas Brakin, John Webb age 31 Proved March 13, 1659 Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 198 Gentleman John Jennings St. Philips Parish July 11, 1670 Record Book 6/8, page 401 Wife Millisaint Jennings (see wife's will), a most unfortunate match, a more cruel, masculine, treacherous wife none can know save God alone; friend Henry Walrond, Jr., Esq., and Doborah Walrond his wife; Henry Walrond - Overseer; friends Margaret Ashley now living on the Harmitage and Sarah Lovell my God daughter; wife - Xtrx. Signed John Jennings Witnesses: John Paige, Esq., Roger Lovell, Mary Paige Proved June 11, 1672 Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 268 On June 24, 1652, the will of James Parker was Proved. John Jennings was the Deputy Secretary. Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 389 On December 2, 1658 in the Will of Owen Williams, Gentleman, John Jennings was named one of the Xtrs. in trust and Gdns. of daughter. His will was Proved on January 6, 1658. Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Pages 391 and 392 On August 31, 1659, the will of Nathaniell Williamson of Barbados, Planter, was Proved. John Jennings signed. Other surnames mentioned are Buckley, Owen, Downinge, Parris, Griffen, Morse, Doulton, Phillips, Lewis, Taylor, Snelling, Higinbotham, Thomas, Seares, Joanes, and Parry. Source: Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume I 1639-1680 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 393 William Wills, age 34 years St. James Parish October 2, 1671 Record Book 6/8, page 348 Wife Sarah Wills, the daughter of Thomas Richards and Anne Richards of said Parish; eldest son Samuel Wills, and youngest son Micayoh Wills, sons of wife Sarah; Thomas Richards, Phillip Richards, Joseph Richards, Alice Richards, and Jeremiah Richards, son and daughters of Thomas and Anne Richards; brother Daniel Wills, living in Northamptonshire, England and his children; wife - Gdn; friends Thomas Richards Jr., Henry Jones, Jr., and Benonye Pearcy - Xtrs. in trust; Quakers in St. Peters - land near Heathcott's Bay joining Richard Walter's land. Signed William Wills Witnesses: Nicholas Campion, John Jennings, Bridgate (X) Sage Cod, October 4, 1671, mentions William Freeman and his wife and Col. Richard Bayley. Witnesses: John Tothill, Edward (X) Wells Proved November 21, 1671. Source: Barbados Records Baptisms 1637-1800 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 23 December 27, 1683 Christopher a free negro man formerly belonging to John Jennings. St. Michael Parish (Note: There is also a Rolfe/Wolfe, Pooll, Flemming, Jones, Wheler, and a Kelly family listed in these Parish Records.) Source: Barbados Records Baptisms 1637-1800 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 258 March 1, 1658 Elizabeth daughter of John and Elizabeth Jennings. Source: Barbados Records Baptisms 1637-1800 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 458 September 28, 1684 John son of John and Elizabeth Jennings Source: Genealogies of Barbados Families >From Caribbeana and The Journal of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society Page 119 March 16, 1667/8 A release is mentioned with land butting on lands of Humphry Hooke, Esq., Mr. Richardson, John Silkham, John Jennings, Thomas Hayes, William Musgrove, John Bread, Planters. Source: Genealogies of Barbados Families >From Caribbeana and The Journal of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society Page 125 December 8, 1713 Will of John Arnell of St. Michael. To kinsman Benjamin Grace, son of Benjamin, James Matthews, John Anderson, and John Smith, gift of mourning rings. Residue to John Wadsworth and John Jennings, Gidn. De Verde, John House, John Smith. Recorded June 16, 1714 Barbados and America David L. Kent Page 83 A Lest of the Saruants, Negros, and Land in the Parish of St. Peters Allsaints taken the 15th of December 1679 anno John Jennings - Saruants 0 - Negros 9 - Accres of Land 10 Barbados Records Wills and Administrations Volume III 1701-1725 Joanne Mcree Sanders Page 9 and 10 John Arnold St. Michaels Parish December 8, 1713 Record Book 6/27, page 328 Kinsman William the son of William Arris; kinsman Benjamin Aris the son of Benjamin; James Mathews, John Anderson, John Smith, and aunt Eliza Bullock - Xtrs. Signed John Arnell Witnesses: John Jennings, Gidn DeVerde, John House, Captain John Smith. Proved June 15, 1714. A Genealogical History of the Jennings Families in England and America Fourth to eighth generation Page 513 PHILADELPHIA WILLS. A 121--John Jennings, dated 10th of 12th mo. 1688. Probated 11th mo. 28, 1688-9. Late of Barbadoes, now of Phila. Makes his brother John Jones sole executor. Mentions wife Sarah, brother Nathaniel Jones, and his son Nathaniel, sister Susanna Fulliero, Samuel and Daniel Jones, sons of Henry Jones, deceased. Legacy to the poor of the Quakers in Barbadoes and in Phila. To finish Center Creek (? Brick) meeting house. Wm. Holder, a planter and a debtor. John Lewgars of Spixestown, Barbadoes and Fustics, are mentioned. Testator held estate in Barbadoes and England. Witnesses, Thomas Lloyd, John Simcocke, Samuel Richardson and Patrick Robinson. By a codicil Jan. 8, 1689, he revokes portion to his wife Sarah, giving it to John Jones, heir and sole Ex. A 83--Will of Henry Jones of Phila. Estate in Barbadoes and Mayamesing, Phila. Co. Wife Rachel, probably his second. Among his children is Marie, wife of William Long. Executors, John Jennings and five others all of Island of Barbadoes, and John Jones, of Philadelphia. Signed 6 mo. 19, 1688. Probated 8 mo. 16, 1688. D 164--John Jennings of Phila., mariner, wife Ann, sole executor. Signed Aug. 8, 1719. Probated June 29, 1720. Witnesses, John Scull and John Leach. No other mention of Jennings up to 1847. Page 514 John Jennings of ye town of Piscataway, Prov. of N. J. yeoman. Wife: Anne Jennings, "all my estate in New Jersey and Island of Barbadoes in West Indies." Ex. my wife Anne. Date: Aug. 19, 1718. Wits.: Edward Waughen, Mary Vaughen, Mary Emott. Prob. May 9, 1720.--East Jersey Will, Liber A, folio 172, etc. John Moore admr. John Jennings -- Be it Remembered that on the Seventh day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and fforty, Letters of Administration were granted by His Excellency Lewis Morris Esqr. Captain General & Governor in Chief in & over His Majesty's province of New Jersey &c to John Moore principal Creditor of John Jennings late of Woodbridge Miller deceased (Mollison Jennings widow of the sd. deceased having refused the administration &c), appointing the said John Moore administrator of all and singular the goods rights and credits of the said deceased being duly & Lawfully Sworn &c to Exhibit an Inventory on or before the Seventh day of ffebruary next & render an account on or before the Seventh day of October then next following. Source: Documented Notes on Jennings and Allied Families by Beatrice Mackey Doughtie Page 28 John Jennens: This family of Jennens/Jennings have claimed to be descended from Humphrey Jennens, the great Iron-master of Birmingham, who died A.D. 1690, and claim to be entitled to the property left by William Jennens of Acton Place. They say they are descended from John Jennens/Jennings, with Ann, his wife, then pregnant, and their children: Elizabeth Jennings, about ten years old Luke Jennings Grace Jennings Dolly Jennings, with a nurse called Marjory, embarked at Whitehaven, England, for America, and landed about the 1 December 1754 at Fredericksburg, Virginia. Thomas Jennings, the eldest son of John Jennings and wife Ann, and next child to Elizabeth above, having been left behind with a rich uncle supposed to be named Cenors, Cenos, or Zenos. This family became very numerous in Virginia and thieir descendants there are among the most noted families in the Old Dominion. Some of this family intermarried with the Wise and Reyden families formerly of D.C. (William Henry Jennings: Jennings Families in England and America, Volume II, page 461). -----Original Message----- From: Caren Tidwell <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, September 10, 1999 11:40 AM Subject: [JENNINGS-L] Miscellaneous Records on Captain Jennings >I have trying to go through my "stacks" of genealogy piles and getting it organized in some way...I know that we all have this problem <grin>. I took all of my "Miscellaneous Records" on Jennings and have put them all together. Please read the following records and see if you know where any of these Jennings go. I have an idea of some of them but want to be sure. Also, if you have any Miscellaneous Records that you don't know where the Jennings go, Please share because I know that the records belong to one of you. All of our heads are better than one! > >Caren > >Early Records on Captain Jennings: > >Source: St. Phillip's Parish Register, Charleston, South Carolina, Burials >Captain Jennings, October 17, 1743 >(South Carolina Hist. & Geneal. Magazine: 48-30; A. S. Salley: St. Phillip's Episcopal Church Register, Charleston, South Carolina: Volumes I & II, pages 236, 256, 273, 274; 150, 337, 338) > > >==== JENNINGS Mailing List ==== >List problems? Contact Jennings listowner [email protected] >