It would seem that Thomas Poythress has a monopoly on the DNA testing on the website. I would not be surprised if every participant in the DNA study was descended from Thomas. According to R. Bolling Batte, the surname Poythress seems to have become extinct in the John Poythress, Sr., of Deep Bottom, line. The Third Generation: Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County R. Bolling Batte on Thomas Poythress [21 iv. Thomas Poythress was born ABT 1683 in VA [(P_1) DE], and died ABT 1750.] Family Thomas Poythress was born about 1683, in Charles City County, Virginia, the son of Major Francis Poythress and Rebecca Coggin. He died before May 16, 1749, in Prince George County, Virginia. Civic Activities On January 12, 1720, in Prince George County, in the case of detinue of William Cook and Rebecca, his wife, against James Jones, the jury at the last court failed to return a verdict, and having been called, Thomas Poythress, one of the jurors, not appearing, the cause was deferred until the next court, and he was to be summoned to attend. On March 8, 1720, in the case of detinue of William Cook and Rebecca, his wife, versus James Jones, the jury appeared and declared they could not agree on a verdict, and they were discharged, and another jury was to be impaneled to try the issue. On March 11, 1720, in the action of detinue of William Cook and Rebecca, his wife, versus James Jones for £40, a jury was impaneled: John Thweatt (foreman), Henry Thweatt, Thomas Poythress, Richard Cureton, John Lessenby, Chichester Sturdivant and James Moody and they were to deliver to the sheriff when they agreed. In July, 1738, in the Prince George County court, Elizabeth Tidmarsh, deceased, one of the orphans of Richard Tidmarsh chose Thomas Poythress, as her guardian, who with Richard Bland his security entered into bond in the sum of £50 current money payable to Robert Bolling, Gentleman, with his condition of faithful guardianship of the said orphan and acknowledged the same in court. Richard Bland (1710-1776) was married to Anne Poythress (1712-1758), daughter of Peter Poythress and Anne Jones. Thomas Poythress was a first cousin of Anne Poythress Bland. In 1738, in Prince George County, a Grand Jury was empaneled, consisting of, among others, Thomas Poythress. On May 9, 1739, in Prince George County, the Will of William Stainback, deceased, was exhibited in court. Thomas Poythress, among others, was to appraise the estate. On August 15, 1739, in the Prince George County court, in the action of trespass for assault and battery brought by Robert Hudson against James Moody for £10 current money damages by means of the defendant's beating, wounding and evilly treating the plaintiff at the parish of Bristol in this county on January 9, 1738, and other enormities to the said plaintiff with force and arms; then and there doing against the peace; as in the declaration set forth. The defendant by his attorney appeared and by his attorney pleaded not guilty and for trial put himself upon the county and the plaintiff in like manner, whereupon a jury was empaneled and labored to try the matter in issue, by name Richard Taylor, Joshua Poythress, Robert Poythress, Thomas Poythress, Charles Poythress, John Sturdivant, Joseph Simmons, A. Graham Toney, Joshua Wynne, William Parsons, Timothy Lamar, and William Batte who, having heard the evidence and allegations of the attorneys, received their charge, were sent out, and soon afterward returned into court and brought in their verdict "We find for the plaintiff forty shillings current money" which verdict makes motion of the plaintiff's attorney recorded and it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the aforesaid sum of forty shillings being his damages by the jurors aforesaid in names aforesaid assessed together with costs and an attorney's fee Als: Exeo. William Parsons was married to Mary Batty. William Batte (1701-1762) was married to Agnes Birchett and was a cousin to Thomas Poythress. Joshua and Robert Poythress were uncles of Thomas Poythress (1683-1749). Joshua Wynne was a second cousin of Thomas Poythress (1683-1749). On March 11, 1741, at a court held at Fitzgerald's, for Prince George County, on Wednesday, March 11, 1740, William Stark, Sheriff of this County, returned the above written report of the jury ordered to lay out, and procession the land of William Batte and Samuel Jordan. A member of the jury, among others, was Thomas Poythress. William Batte (1701-1762) was the son of William Batte (1678-1754) and Mary Stratton, and was married to Agnes Birchett. William Batte (1678-1754) was the brother of Mary Batte Poythress, wife of Captain John Poythress, Sr., and was first cousin of Thomas Poythress. On March 5, 1742, in Brunswick County, upon the petition of Richard Bland against John Duke, Gentleman, this day came as well the plaintiffs by Clement Read his attorney as the defendant in his proper person and were heard and it being the opinion of the court that the defendant doth owe to the plaintiff the money in the petition mentioned therefore it was considered that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant four pounds, twelve shillings and three pence current money and his costs by him in this behalf expended including seven shillings and six pence for an attorney's fee. It was ordered that Richard Bland pay Richard Bland, Gentleman, two hundred and five pounds of tobacco for one day's attendance at this Court and for coming and returning 60 miles as a witness for the said Richard Bland against John Duke, Gentleman. It was ordered that Richard Bland pay Thomas Poythress two hundred and five pounds of tobacco for one days attendance at this court and for coming and returning 60 miles as a witness for the said Richard against John Duke, Gentleman. Property In the 1704 Quit Rents Roll, in Prince George County, Francis Poythress, Sr., paid taxes on 1,283 acres; John Poythress, Jr., paid taxes on 916 acres; and, Thomas Poythress, paid taxes on 616 acres. On December 9, 1712, Francis Poythress, of Westover parish, in Prince George County, to Thomas Poythress, of the same, all my tract in the above parish, known as "Odiums," 100 acres, bounded by John Winningham, said Thomas Poythress, Deep Bottom Run, the dividing line of Francis and John Poythress, with all houses, etc. The witnesses were Edward Goodrich, Richard Hamlin and Peter Wynne. Recorded December 11, 1712. On March 23, 1716, Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County, 180 acres of new land, on the north side of the Nottaway River, in Surry County, on the north side of the Woodyard Swamp, a little above the fork. This land seems to have been bequeathed by John Poythress' daughter, Elizabeth Poythress Cocke, to her daughter Elizabeth Cocke, in 1801. In her will, Elizabeth said that she had received the property from her brother, John Poythress. See September 28, 1732. John Poythress was Thomas' nephew. Thomas' "aunt" Jane Poythress Rolfe and her husband, Thomas Rolfe, had owned property near the Devil's Woodyard Swamp in Surry County. On December 12, 1722, in Prince George County, Surveyor's Records, 248 acres, to a survey for Thomas Poythress on both sides of the upper Rocky Run on Stony Creek. Robert Bolling was the surveyor. On February 22, 1725, Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County, was granted 248 acres of new land, on both sides of the upper Rocky Run of Stoney Creek, in Prince George County. On August 25, 1731, Thomas Eldings and Peter Leath, were granted 248 acres of lapsed land, in Prince George County, on both sides of the Rocky Run of Stoney Creek, granted to Thomas Poythress, February 22, 1724, upon condition of seating. Thomas Poythress seems to have let this 248 acres of land go after seven years of ownership. On September 28, 1732, Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County, 180 acres, on the north side of the Nottaway River, in Surry County, beginning at a line on the north side of the Woodyard Swamp a little below the fork, granted on condition of seating and planting as in the said patent expressed and since Thomas Poythress failed to make such seating and planting and Peter Green, of Surry County, made humble suit and obtained a grant for the same, he was granted the 180 acres. Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County, was granted this property as new land on March 23, 1716. After seventeen years, he lost this land or let it go and it was taken up by Peter Green. This land was by the Woodyard Swamp. The land seems to have been bequeathed by John Poythress' daughter, Elizabeth Poythress Cocke, to her daughter Elizabeth Cocke, in 1801. In her will, Elizabeth said that she had received the property from her brother, John Poythress. See March 23, 1716. In a period of thirteen months, Thomas Poythress seems to have lost or let go 428 acres of land, 248 acres in Prince George County and 180 acres in Surry County. He was granted 400 acres the following year in Prince George County on Tommaheton Swamp. Peter Green (c. 1690-1745) was the son of Lewis Green (-aft. 1730), and was married to Mary -----. On January 28, 1734, Peter Green, of Surry County, 180 acres of lapsed land, in Surry County, on the north side of the Nottoway River and the north side of Woodyard Swamp, a little below the Fork, first granted by patent dated March 23, 1716, to Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County, who failed to make seating and planting, and Peter Green made humble suit and obtained a grant for the same. In 1732, Brunswick County was cut off the southern portion of Prince George in the area south of Nottaway River. The first pages of a number of the county's early record books have been damaged by time. By 1732, the population had so increased that the Council decided to allow Brunswick to set up its own magisterial system and stand on its own. Pursuant to an Act of the Assembly, a courthouse was built in Brunswick County and a magistrate was named. It was also ordered that a Commission of the Peace be prepared for the County, and that Henry Fox, Henry Embry, John Wall and William Machlin, Gentlemen, be appointed Justices for the County. The St. Andrew's parish Vestry book, kept in the County Clerk's Office, began with an entry in July, 1732. A vestry was the elected administrative body of an Episcopal church. The first recorded vestry consisted of Henry Embry and John Wall as Churchwardens. They were all paid 1,000 pounds of tobacco for their services. On June 20, 1733, Thomas Poythress, of Prince George County, 400 acres of new land, in Prince George County, on the lower or north side of Tommaheton Swamp, below the Indian Quarter. In 1704, Thomas paid taxes on 616 acres. By 1722, he had added 528 acres, 180 acres being in Surry County. By 1732, he had let 428 of the 528 acres go by not seating them. In 1733, he added another 400 acres. He may have owned as much as 1,116 acres by 1733, in Prince George County. Adjoining Property On November 8, 1720, in Prince George County, Francis Poythress, the Elder, of Westover parish, in Prince George County, to John Poythress, Jr., of the same parish and county, a parcel of land called by the name of Powell's, containing 150 acres, bounded on the north by Richard Bland, on the south by lands lately in the occupation of Joseph Patterson, bounded easterly on the Deep Bottom and westerly on the land of Thomas Poythress. The witnesses were Edward Goodrich, Thomas Binford and Margaret Goodrich. On December 13, 1720, Francis Poythress, in open court, acknowledged his deed for land, indented and sealed, with livery of seizure, endorsed thereon to John Poythress on whose motion the same was ordered to be recorded. On July 15, 1741, George Wainwright, was granted 399 acres, in Prince George County, on the lower side of Tommaheton Swamp adjoining his old land purchased of John Yorke, and adjoining Thomas Poythress, to the Wolf Pit Branch, and to Beaverpond Branch. On September 20, 1745, in Prince George County, John Poythress, Jr., was granted 844 acres, in Prince George County, on the north side of Tomahitton Swamp, 250 acres part of the grant to John Mitchell by patent dated February 9, 1738, and 594 acres the residue never before granted, adjoining John Mitchel, to the Mouth of the Spring Branch, adjoining Thomas Poythress. John Poythress, Jr., son of John Poythress, and nephew of Thomas Poythress (c. 1683-1749), had property that bounded his uncle Thomas Poythress. Pertinent property On September 5, 1723, John Poythress, of Prince George County, was granted 200 acres of new land, on the south side of the Maherrin River, in Isle of Wight County, on the east side of the Cane Branch. This was the same property sold by Thomas Poythress (c. 1729-c. 1790s?) to John Dawson on July 6, 1773. John Dawson (c. 1731-) was the son of William Dawson (1704-1752) and Mary Randolph Stith (1711-). On October 13, 1727, Captain John Poythress, of Prince George County, was granted 275 acres of new land, on the south side of the Maherrin River, in the County of Brunswick, on the south side of the Reedy Branch on the Beaver Pond Creek. This was the same property sold by Thomas Poythress (c. 1729-1800), of Martin's Brandon parish, to William Rives on May 13, 1773. On September 28, 1732, Joshua Clarke, of Isle of Wight County, was granted 50 acres of new land in Isle of Wight County, on the south side of the Maherrin River, on the north side of the Cane Branch, on a corner of John Poythress' land, to a corner of Samuel Clark's land, to a corner of Joshua Clark's land by his own old line. On March 17, 1737, John Poythress, Gentleman, was granted 325 acres, in Brunswick County, on the south side of the Maherrin River and on the north side of Fountain's Creek, by the side of the Great Swamp, by the side of the Cane Branch, adjoining William Duglass, Samuel Clark and John Poythress' other land. This was the same property sold by Thomas Poythress (c. 1729-1790s?) to John Dawson on July 6, 1773. On February 8, 1745, lease and release, Henry Dawson and Lucy, his wife, in Amelia County, sell William Meredith of Straton Major parish, in King and Queen County, 1,350 acres in Amelia County, on both sides of Stooks Creek? adjoining Paulin Anderson, a branch of Sandy Creek, David Crawford, etc. The witnesses were James Loving and Larance Smith. On January 10, 1749, to David Dorch, 160 acres, Lunenburg County, on the north side of Miles Creek, to Collier's corner. As Witness On November 11, 1718, in Prince George County, Frances Poythress, the Elder, of Westover parish, in Prince George County, sold to Richard Pace, of the same, the land whereon Richard Pace lived, the plantation whereon Joseph Carter, Edward Crossland, Thomas Kirkland, and Michael Rosser, Sr., lived, being about 400 acres bounded on the lands of the said Francis Poythress according to several lines of marked trees lately made between the said Francis and the said Richard." The witnesses were Peter Wynne, John Bonner and Thomas Poythress. On November 11, 1718, Frances Poythress, of Westover parish, in Prince George County, sold to Thomas Goodwyn, of Surry County, to Thomas Goodwynn (not mentioning any amount of money), 100 acres, in Westover parish, in Prince George County, bounded by the lands of Peter Grammar and the lands lately purchased of Richard Pace by the said Francis Poythress. The witnesses were Peter Wynne, John Bonner and Thomas Poythress. On the back of the deed was an endorsement in the following -----. Viz: That livery and seisin of the land and premises within mentioned was by the therein named Francis Poythress delivered in due form of law unto the therein named Thomas Goodwynn with quiet and peaceable possession and seisure of the same on the day and year within mentioned. On November 11, 1718, in Prince George County, Richard Pace, of Prince George County, and Francis Poythress, of Prince George County, 400 acres, in Westover parish, in Prince George County, to Thomas Goodwyn, of Surry County, beginning at the path on the Old Town run, where it crosses the same, leading from Old Michael Rosser's plantation to Edward Goodrich's plantation, and running thence westwardly as the path leads along the said Rosser's corn field fence to the upper end of the same and from thence west nineteen degrees north along a line of marked trees to a corner oak in the head of a bottom thence down that bottom by a line of mark trees to the run between Richard Pace's plantation where he now lives, and the plantation whereon John Whitmore more lately lived, and so down that run to the path at the beginning, together with 200 acres of land at the head of the said Richard Pace's dividend, beginning at his southern corner tree and running east fifty chains to a red oak, thence north one hundred and sixty chains to the line dividing this land from lands which did belong to Mr. Charles Anderson, deceased, thence west fifty chains, thence south one hundred and sixty chains to the beginning. Richard Pace, Francis Poythress. The witnesses, Peter Wynne, John Bonner and Thomas Poythress. On December 9, 1718, in the Prince George County court, Francis Poythress, the Elder's deed of land to Richard Pace was proved by Peter Wynne, John Bonner and Thomas Poythress, witnesses. On December 9, 1718, Frances Poythress, the Elder's deed of title languishes. On December 9, 1718, Francis Poythress, the Elder's deed of land to Thomas Goodwyn was proved by Peter Wynne, John Bonner and Thomas Poythress, witnesses. Peter Wynne (-c. 1738) was the husband of Frances Anderson (-1725) and grandson of Robert Wynne and Mary Frances Poythress. Family Estates At Merchant's Hope, in Prince George County, the Will of John Poythress, of Martin's Brandon parish, in Prince George County, proved May 12, 1724. I give my son, John Poythress, and his heirs, my plantation where I live, containing 100 acres of land, as also 100 acres of land adjoining, called Colebrooks, taking in the Ivey point, so running down Hugh Evans' Spring Bottom to William Stainback's corner poplar, and also I give my said son, John Poythress, and to his heirs, my tract of land lying on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp, not debarring his brothers, Francis and William Poythress, from getting timber for their plantations' use, as also giving them liberty to drive their stocks of hogs and cattle upon the land, if they shall think fit, and if it should please God to take him out of the world before he comes to the age of 21 years, or without heirs of his body lawfully begotten, then my will and pleasure is that my son, Francis Poythress, should possess all the above said lands as is mentioned, and to his heirs lawfully begotten forever. I give my son, Francis Poythress, and his heirs, land lying at and about the place called Brick Chimneys, binding upon my son, John Poythress', and brother, Thomas Poythress' lands, so round the Deep Bottom, taking in the whole tract or dividend of land, and if it should please God to take him out of the world before he arrives to the age of 21 years, or without heirs of his body lawfully begotten, then my will and pleasure is that my son, William Poythress, should possess all the above said land mentioned, and to his heirs lawfully begotten forever. I give my two sons, John and Francis Poythress, and their heirs, a tract or parcel of land containing 280 acres, joining to Thomas Poythress' land, so running a south course over the horn branch, and so binding upon John Young's, Dorrel Young's, and John Winningham's land, to be equally divided betwixt my two sons, John and Francis Poythress, and to their heirs forever. I give my son, William Poythress, and his heirs, land containing 150 acres, binding upon Thomas Poythress' and Thomas Lovesay's land, formerly belonging to Joseph Patterson, called Powell's, and if it should please God to take him out of the world before he arrives to the age of 21 years, or without heirs of his body lawfully begotten, then my will and pleasure is that my son, John Poythress, should possess the above mentioned land, and his heirs lawfully begotten forever. I appoint Robert Poythress and John Woodlief, pastor, my executors of this my last Will and testament. The witnesses were Francis Epes, Jr., William Stainback and John Winningham. At a Court held at Merchant's Hope, for Prince George County, on Tuesday, May 12, 1724, the last Will and testament of John Poythress, deceased, was exhibited into court by Robert Poythress and John Woodlief, his executors, who made oath thereto, and it was proved by the oaths of Francis Epes, William Stainback and John Winningham. And on the motion of the said Robert Poythress and John Woodlief, executors, and their giving Bond and Security according to law, Certificate was granted them for obtaining a probate of the said Will in due form. The Will was recorded, August 11, 1724, at a court at Merchant's Hope, for Prince George County, with an account of personal property items valued at £209/14/5. John Stainback, John Winningham and William Stainback were the appraisers. The land called Powell's, 150 acres, that was left to William Poythress was bought by his father, John Poythress, on November 8, 1720, from Francis Poythress. The land that was inherited by John Poythress' son, John Poythress, was possibly bought by John on October 23, 1703, and on September 5, 1723. Excerpts from the above Will: "I give and bequeath unto my son, Francis Poythress, and his heirs, a tract or parcel of land lying at and about the place called Brick Chimney's, binding upon my son, John Poythress, and brother, Thomas Poythress' lands, so round the Deep Bottom, taking in the whole tract or dividend of land." "I give and bequeath unto my two sons, John and Francis Poythress, and their heirs, a tract or parcel of land containing 280 acres, joining to Thomas Poythress' land, so running a south course over the Horn branch, and so binding upon John Young's, Dorrel Young's, and John Winingham's land." "I give and bequeath unto my son, William Poythress, and his heirs, one tract or parcel of land containing 150 acres, more or less, binding upon Thomas Poythress' and Thomas Lovesay's land, formerly belonging to Joseph Patterson, called Powell's." Thomas Poythress lived adjacent to the Deep Bottom and adjacent to his nephews, John, Francis and William, the sons of his brother, John Poythress, Jr. In March, 1738, in Prince George County, in the suit by Fieri Facias brought by Lewis Green, Thomas Poythress and Peter Wynne, executors of Peter Wynne, deceased, against Robert Mumford the defendant by his attorney appeared and on his motion was granted until the next court to answer. In May, 1738, the order that Peter Wynne, Thomas Poythress and Lewis Green, executors of the last Will and Testament of Peter Wynne, deceased, returned an inventory of the said decedent's estate, was continued until the next court. In July, 1738, the order that Peter Wynne, Thomas Poythress and Lewis Green, executors of the last Will and Testament of Peter Wynne, deceased, returned an inventory of the said decedent's estate was continued until the next court. In August, 1738, in the Prince George County court, in the suit of Fieri Facias brought by Lewis Green, Thomas Poythress, and Peter Wynne, executors of the last Will and Testament of Peter Wynne, deceased, against Robert Mumford, the plaintiffs set forth that at a court held for this County March 8, 1736, in an action of trespass upon the case by them brought against John Freeman, the said Robert Mumford personally appeared in court and because Special Bail for the said Freeman in which action the said plaintiff afterward, to wit on September 13, 1737, obtained judgement for £18 current money and costs of suits amounting to 234 pounds of tobacco and an attorney's fee, as by the record of said court appears in which judgement executions have since issued against the body of the said John Freeman who absconded so that the said executions could not be served on him for recovery of this debt and costs aforesaid therefore the said Robert Mumford Bails on aforesaid was summoned to appear before this court to show cause if any he has or knows why execution may not issue against him for the debts and costs aforesaid according to the force, forms and efforts on the judgement aforesaid to said Robert Mumford by his attorney appearing and pleaded payment and the plaintiff by their attorney plead in the issue, a jury was empaneled and sworn to try the same, by name, Joshua Poythress, etc., who having heard the accounts of the attorneys and received their charge, were sent out, and soon after returned and brought in their verdict "We find for the plaintiffs £18, 15 shillings, current money and 187 pounds of tobacco. Joshua Poythress, foreman," which verdict on the motion of the plaintiffs attorney was recorded and it was considered by the court that the plaintiff recovered against the defendant the aforesaid sum of £18, 15 shillings, and 187 pounds of tobacco, and costs, and an attorney's fee Als: Exeo. Joshua Poythress was Thomas Poythress' uncle. Lewis Green (c. 1680-) was the son of Lewis Green (-aft. 1730) and was the brother of Peter Green (c. 1690-1744/5), and was married to Frances Gilliam. Peter Wynne, one of the executors, was the son of Peter Wynne (c. 1690-c. 1738), the deceased, and Frances Anderson (-1727). Peter Wynne's (c. 1690-c. 1738) son, Peter Wynne, was a third cousin to Thomas Poythress. Peter Wynne (c. 1639-1738), the deceased, was the son of Joshua Wynne (1661-1715). Robert Munford (1711-1745) was married to Anne Bland (1710/1-1771), the daughter of Richard Bland (1665-1720) and Elizabeth Randolph (1680-1719/20). On October 10, 1738, in Prince George County, in the action of accounts rendered brought by Benjamin Goodrich versus Lewis Green, Thomas Poythress and Peter Wynne, executors of Peter Wynne, deceased, because of the defendants denying to account for and pay the rents of two plantations of 500 acres of land belonging to the plaintiff, lying in the parish of Martin's Brandon, in this county, of which the said testator in his lifetime was receiver from August 10, 1731 to February 21, 1736. The defendants appeared, and by consent, plaintiff was to recover what appeared to be due. William Stark and Francis Epes, Gentlemen, were to hear the accounts and report to the next court. On November 14, 1738, in the Prince George County court, Thomas Lister was appointed in place of Francis Epes, to examine, with William Stark, the accounts in the case of Benjamin Goodrich versus Lewis Green, Thomas Poythress, and Peter Wynne, executors of Peter Wynne, deceased. On January 10, 1739, in the Prince George County court, in the actions of accounts brought by Benjamin Goodrich against Lewis Green, Thomas Poythress, and Peter Wynne executors of the last Will and Testament of Peter Wynne, deceased, for £20 damage by means of the defendants denying to accounts for and pay the rents of two plantations and 500 acres of land belonging to the plaintiff and lying in the parish of Martin's Brandon in this county, of which the said Testator in his lifetime was receiver from August 10, 1731 to February 21, 1736, the gentlemen appointed to hear and take the accounts made their reports, which on the motion of the plaintiffs was recorded as follows pursuant to an Order of Prince George County court, date of the 12th of December last we the subjurors have examined the accounts of Benjamin Goodrich, plaintiff and Lewis Green, Thomas Poythress, Peter Wynne, executors and defendants find that there was a balance due to the plaintiff of 24 shillings, 9 pence, halfpenny. Witness our hand this January 10, 1739, William Stark and Thomas Lister whereupon it was ordered that the defendants pay to the plaintiff the aforesaid sum of 24 shillings, 9 pence, halfpenny, out of the said decedent's estate, with costs Als: Exco. Benjamin Goodrich (c. 1715-) was the son of Edward Goodrich (1693-1720) and Margaret Wynne (1694-1729), and was the grandson of Joshua Wynne and Mary Jones. William Stark (1691-1755) was married to Mary Bolling (1708-aft. 1760), daughter of Robert Bolling and Anne Cocke. Francis Epes (-1739), son of William Epes and Sarah Walpole, was married to Susannah Moore. Peter Wynne, the son of the deceased Peter Wynne (1690-1738), was also a grandson of Joshua Wynne (1661-1715). In Prince George County, the Will of Joshua Poythress, of Martin's Brandon Parish, Prince George County dated January 17, 1740, probated April 8, 1741. The land I live on, bought from Mrs. Elizabeth Duke and Captain John Hardyman, to my sons, Joshua and William, to be equally divided. All of my land on the Nottaway River, in Surry County, likewise to be equally divided. To granddaughter, Harwood, £50. To my son, Littlebury, 20 shillings, and my other sons are to keep him during his lifetime. All of the rest of my estate to be equally divided between my wife and five children: Joshua, William, Ann Poythress, Elizabeth Poythress and Mary Poythress. My brothers, William and Robert Poythress, and friends and relations, Richard Bland, Thomas Poythress, and John Woodlief are to divide the estate. My executors to be my brother, Robert, and my cousin, Thomas Poythress. The witnesses were Ann Bland, Christian Poythress, and Richard Bland. Elizabeth Duke, daughter of John Taylor (1662-1707), was married to Henry Duke (-1718). John Hardyman (1686-1738) was married to Henrietta Maria Taylor, daughter of John Taylor. She and Elizabeth were sisters. Joshua Poythress' grandson, William, named one of his sons Thomas Epes Poythress (1785-1847). Joshua's brothers, William and Robert Poythress, were appraisers of his estate and Robert Poythress was also an executor. Joshua's cousin, Thomas Poythress, was an executor as was Joshua's brother-in-law, John Woodlief (1673-aft. 1741). Richard Bland (1710-1776) was married to Joshua's niece, Anne Poythress (1712-1758), daughter of Peter Poythress and Anne Jones. Richard Bland was an appraiser and a witness and his wife, Ann, was a witness. Christian Poythress was either Joshua's mother or his sister. On April 8, 1740, in the Prince George County court, the last Will and Testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, was exhibited into court by Robert Poythress and Thomas Poythress, his executors, who made oath thereto and it being proved by the oath of Richard Bland, Gentleman, and Ann Bland, two of the witnesses thereto who also made oath that they saw Christian Poythress subscribe the said Will a witness was ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Robert Poythress and their giving Bond and Security according to law, Certificate was granted them for obtaining a Probate of the said Will in due form. Robert Poythress and Thomas Poythress, executors of the last Will and Testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, with Richard Bland and William Poythress, Gentlemen, their Securities entered into Bond in the sum of 5,000 pounds current money payable to Robert Bolling with condition for their faithful executorship and thereby acknowledge the same in court. It was ordered that Robert Poythress and Thomas Poythress, executors of the last Will and Testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, present the said deed and its estate to the next court. Richard Bland (1710-1776) was married to Anne Poythress (1712-1758). Anne Poythress was cousin to Thomas Poythress and niece to Joshua and Robert Poythress. William Poythress was brother to Robert and Joshua Poythress and cousin to Thomas Poythress. In July, 1741, in the Charles City County court, a suit, by Robert Poythress, and Robert and Thomas Poythress, executors of the last Will and Testament of Joshua Poythress, deceased, versus Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman, was continued, and later dismissed. In William Byrd's diary, on July 26, 1741, Byrd noted that the weather was warm and cloudy and that the wind was from the north. Byrd did not go to church but put his things in order and wrote several letters. After church, John Stith and his wife came by and dined. After dinner, John Ravenscroft came by, as did Mr. Miller and his wife and Mrs. Poythress. In Charles City, July 1741, there was a suit by Robert Poythress and Robert and Thomas Poythress, executors of Joshua Poythress versus Benjamin Harrison. Joshua Poythress had been quite wealthy, for his administrators gave bond at £5,000 current money when his Will was presented in court. Benjamin Harrison (1693-1745) was married to Anne Carter (1700-1745), daughter of Robert Carter and Judith Armistead. Benjamin Harrison and Anne Carter were parents of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and were grandparents of the ninth President of the United States. Benjamin Harrison and two of his young daughters were killed when they were struck by lightning. Court Cases On September 13, 1738, in Prince George County, the action of debts brought by Thomas Poythress against Robert Acock, the plaintiff failing to prosecute, is dismissed. On July 10, 1739, in Prince George County, the action on the case brought by Thomas Poythress against Thomas Gibson, the plaintiff failing to prosecute is dismissed. On August 15, 1739, in Prince George County, the action on the case brought by Thomas Poythress against Thomas Gibson the plaintiff failing to prosecute is dismissed. After Thomas Poythress' Death On May 16, 1749, in Surry County, upon the attachment obtained by Peter Poythress and Elizabeth Poythress, executors, &c., of Robert Poythress, deceased, and Joshua Poythress, executor of Thomas Poythress, deceased, against the estate of Thomas Sessom who has privately removed himself or so absconded that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on him for a debt of £62/1/4 current money due to the plaintiff from the said defendants. This day came the plaintiff by their attorney and the Sheriff having made return that he had executed the said Writ in the hands of Richard Hill and had summoned him to appear whereupon he the aforesaid Hill being solemnly called but made default and it appearing to the court that there is due to the plaintiff £10/11/8½ from the said defendant. Therefore it was that the plaintiff recover the aforesaid sum of £10/11/8½ against the said Richard Hill together with interest for the same after the rate of five Centum per annum to be computed from May 4, 1749, to the time of payment and their costs by them expended and the said defendant in mercy &c. Joshua Poythress, son of Joshua Poythress, and cousin of Thomas Poythress, was the executor of Thomas Poythress' (1683-1749) Will. Peter Poythress and his mother, Elizabeth, were the executors of Robert Poythress' Will. Peter Poythress was a son of Robert Poythress. On May 15, 1750, in Surry County, attachment was obtained by Peter and Elizabeth Poythress, executors of Robert Poythress, deceased, and Joshua Poythress, executor of Thomas Poythress, deceased, against the estate of Thomas Sisson. Thomas Sisson may have been a relative of Elizabeth Sisson (c. 1700-1773) who married Thomas Raines (1695-bef. 1757). In May, 1751, in Surry County, Joshua Poythress, assignee of Robert and Thomas Poythress, who were assignees of Thomas Eldridge, Gentleman, plaintiffs against Francis Hutchings, defendant in debt. The defendant being arrested and now called and not appearing it was therefore considered that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant and William Longbottom his Security for his appearance the debt in the declaration mentioned amounting to £__ and his costs by him in this behalf expended unless the defendant shall appear at the next court and plead. Thomas Eldridge was married to Judith Kennon (1692-1759), the daughter of Richard Kennon and Elizabeth Worsham. In July, 1751, Joshua Poythress, assignee of Robert and Thomas Poythress, who were assignees of Thomas Eldridge, plaintiff, against Francis Hutchings, defendant in debt. The case was discontinued and by consent of the defendant it was ordered that he pay unto the plaintiff his costs, issued August 27, 1752, tobacco costs 107 pounds.