I have not determined yet whether Edmund, son of David Poythress, and the Edward Poythress, of the Will listed at the bottom of the posting, were the same individual. If anyone has the definitive answer, it would be nice to know the answer. The Third Generation: David Poythress, of Surry County R. Bolling Batte on David Poythress [24 David Poythress. In a 1735 deed, David Poythress conveyed 350 acres in Pr. Geo. to Robert Poythress (his brother), stating that the land had been devised to him by the will of his father, John Poythress. The name of the wife of David Poythress is unknown. In 1739, his son Edmund Poythress came into court and stated that his father had died without a will. William Poythress, brother of David, was William's surety. 241 Edmund Poythress. His qualification as administrator of his father's estate (above) is the only record we have of him.] [11. David Poythress (John Poythress2, Mary ______1) was born in VA [(P_1) BD], and died ABT 1739. He married ______ ______. Child of David Poythress and ______ ______ is: 37 i. Edmund Poythress was born BEF 1728 in [(P_1) BDA], and died AFT 1739.] Family David Poythress was born about 1685, in Charles City County, the son of John Poythress and Christian Peebles. His son, Edmund Poythress, was born by 1718. David died before April 8, 1740. Inheritance On December 11, 1712, the Will of David's father, John Poythress, Sr., of Prince George County, was proved by John Winningham, Peter Leeth and William Stainback. John Poythress, Sr., had appointed his half-brothers, Thomas Wynne and Joshua Wynne, and his friend, William Stainback, to divide his estate. He appointed David's mother, Christian, and David's oldest brother, John Poythress, to be executors of his Will. He named his two brothers, Thomas and Joshua Wynne, and William Stainback to divide his estate. He gave his son, David, 300 acres of land at Tunnatorah, two negroes, Jack and young Mary, and an equal share of his moveable estate. The witnesses of the Will were John Winningham, Peter Leeth, Thomas Leeth and William Stainback. Civic Activities In Prince George County, the Will of John Spell, of Prince George County, January 13, 1712. To my grandson, Thomas Spell, a young cow, mare, and iron pestle. All of the rest of my estate to be divided between my wife, Anne Spell, and my son, George Spell, equally. My executor to be my loving friend John Winningham. The witnesses were David Poythress, Peter Leigh and William Stainback. Administration was granted to John Woodley, the executor. In 1713, bounty awards for Surry County, David Poythress received 200 pounds tobacco for one wolf's head, as did Thomas Cock and Thomas Wynne. In Surry County, the Will of Thomas Dinkins, dated October 30, 1717, probated May 21, 1718. A legacy to his sons, Thomas, James and Charles, one shilling each. To his daughters, Mary Vandinan, Ann Sesshings and Margaret Perry, one shilling each. To his wife, Margaret, the plantation he lived on during her life, and then to his son, Thomas Denkins, Jr. To his son, Sanders Dinkins, one half of his land, the lower half. To his wife, Margaret, the rest of his estate. The witnesses were David Poythress, Jos. Fowler and Robert Wynne. Elizabeth Dinkins, was named administratrix of the estate of Thomas Denkins, her husband. On March 20, 1729, in Surry County, a writ was issued against Thomas Bolling who was summoned to answer Robert Bolling and Frances Bolling over the equal division of 1,800 acres which they held in Southwarke parish. Division of the land by William Moor, Edward Echols, Charles Leath, Jarvis Wynfield, George Booth, John Thrower, Daniel Poythress, Thomas Wynne, Stephen Housman, John Jackson, Sloman Wynne and Thomas Thrower. [Unknown whether Daniel Poythress is a transcription error]. Property: Personal Property and Land On August 9, 1720, in the Prince George County court, Cato, a negro boy belonging to David Poythress, was adjudged twelve years old. On September 5, 1723, David Poythress, of Surry County, 250 acres of new land, on the north side of the Nottaway River, in Surry County, on the east side of the Indian Swamp, a corner of the said Poythress' old land, thence by his own old line. On July 16, 1735, David Poythress, of Surry County, 600 acres, sold to Robert Poythress, in Surry County, 350 acres having been devised to David Poythress, December 11, 1712, by his father, John Poythress, deceased, by his last Will and testament, the other 250 acres were surveyed and patented by David Poythress on September 5, 1723. The land was on the north side of the Nottaway River, in Surry County, adjoining John Roberts, the Pole branch and the Indian Swamp. The witnesses, Thomas Edmunds and David Wallace. Robert Poythress left this land to his son, Peter Poythress, in his 1743 will. The 350 acres were originally granted to John Poythress, David's and Robert's father, on October 24, 1701. David inherited 300 acres at Tunnatorah, in Surry County, from his father. He bought another 250 acres that adjoined this property. He sold all 600 acres to his brother, Robert. Three slaves were mentioned in the possession of David. Adjoining Property On September 5, 1723, John Robbords, the other track contained 235 acres and was granted John Robbords by patent at Williamsburg, September 5, 1723. This property on the south side of the Trading branch, in Surry County, adjoining David Poythress, a corner of Robbards' other land, then by his own old line. The witnesses were Sloman Wynne, William Pettway and Robert Hicks. On September 10, 1740, John Robbards, of Albemarle parish, to Edward Pettway and his wife, Elizabeth, for their lifetimes and then to go to their son John Pettway, for love and affection, a tract containing 235 acres, in Surry County, which was granted to John Robbards on September 5, 1723, and was bounded by the south side of the Trading Branch, adjoining David Poythress and the said Robbard's old line. As Witness On August 19, 1729, Henry Mitchell, of Southwarke parish, sold to John Coats, 100 acres, on the Trading Branch in Surry County. The witnesses, Robert Wynne, John Mitchell and David Poythress. On March 22, 1733, a deed of lease on 267 acres, Robert Poythress, of Prince George County, to John Parrum, of Surry County, on the south side of the main Blackwater River, in Surry County, on the southwest side of the Indian Swamp, by the side of the Beaver Pond Swamp. The witnesses, Sloman Wynne, David Poythress and William Parrum. This land was bought by John Poythress (1682-1724), son of Francis Poythress, on September 15, 1717. After David Poythress' death On April 8, 1740, in Prince George County, Edmund Poythress, son of David Poythress, late of Bristol parish, in this county, came into court and made oath that the said David Poythress departed this life without any Will as far as he knows or believes and on his motion and giving Bond and Security according to law, a certificate was granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the said deceased's estate in forms; Edmund Poythress, administrator of David Poythress, deceased, with William Poythress, Gentleman, his security entered into Bond in the sum of L800 payable to Robert Bolling, Gentleman, and was condition for his just and faithful administration on the said decedents estate (blotted) the same in court. (likely the blot covered the instructions regarding the estate's inventory). On October 9, 1753, in Prince George County, the inventory of the estate of David Poythress, value £25/5/0, appraised by Thomas Twitty and Edward Mitchell, Jr. Presented by Edmund Poythress, administrator. Son, Edmund Poythress The Virginia Gazette, May 16, 1745, By the Hon. William Gooch, Esq., his Majesty's Lieutenant-Governor, and Commander in Chief, of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia. Whereas I have received credible information that one Edmund Poythress, of the County of Prince George, is notoriously guilty of horse stealing; and not-withstanding legal process has been issued against him, he so absconds that he cannot be brought to justice. And whereas the said offense of horse stealing is of late become very common, and a growing evil, which ought to be remedied as much as possible: These are therefore, in his Majesty's name, to require and command all Sheriffs, Constables, and others his Majesty's liege people within this colony; (and to desire all those in the neighboring governments) to aid and assist in apprehending and taking the said Edmund Poythress, so that he be brought to justice; for which this shall be their warrant. And I do hereby offer a reward of four pounds, to be paid to any person or persons who shall apprehend the said Poythress, so as to be brought to justice, and convicted of said crime. Given under my hand, at Williamsburg, this 15th day of May, 1745, in the eighteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Second. William Gooch. The said Poythress is of a middle stature about 25 years old, of a red complexion, his eyebrows and eye lashes red, and the hair of his head mixed red and brown; and has a large mole near one corner of his mouth. He usually wears and old light colored cloth coat, and a red waistcoat. He sometimes calls himself John Mitchel. He was lately seen on the road to Carolina. On June 13, 1752, Burnell Claiborne entered a caveat against Edmund Poythress concerning a grant of 400 acres on the Nottoway River, in Lunenburg County, on which the Virginia Council found that a patent should be issued to Francis Poythress, son and heir of Francis Poythress. On June 19, 1760, Matthew Ornsby, of Amelia County, to William Glascock, of Dinwiddie County, 400 acres, in Amelia County, on both sides of the Butterwood Creek and bounded by John Lewis, Haynes, North Branch, George Lewis, Steger and Hood. The witnesses were Francis Poythress, John Poythress, James Hinton, John Hightower, Jr., and Edmund Poythress. Edmund Poythress? On April 18, 1753, in Dinwiddie County, John Williams, 38 acres, on both sides of the Reedy branch adjoining William Poythress, William Cryer, Samuel Gordon and Edward Poythress. This certificate was afterwards altered to the name of Zacharias Penn. The Will of Edward Poythress, of Isle of Wight County, dated March 13, 1781, proved May 3, 1781. I give my daughter, Elizabeth Poythress, and her heirs forever, one bed and furniture standing behind the chamber door together with £600 in cash. I give my daughter, Sarah Poythress, and her heirs forever, one half of my lands, the bounds whereof are as follows beginning at a run which divides the lands of Joseph Cornwell from those on which I now live, from thence to a gum and from thence along a line of marked trees to the head of a slash which divides the lands of Captain Joseph Hill from my own, and from thence a straight line bounded by the path to Hill's line, together with one bed and furniture now standing in the other room, one loom with all the weaving implements, and a tea kettle. I give my daughter, Mary Poythress, and her heirs forever, all the other parts of my lands whereon I now live, with one bed and furniture standing in the corner of the room opposite to the one which I have given to my daughter, Elizabeth Poythress, six plates to be chosen by herself and two dishes. I give and devise to my daughter, Tabitha Poythress, and her heirs forever, one horse and saddle, two of my cattle to be made choice of by herself together with one bed and furniture which she is to choose out of those not before disposed of, one linen wheel, six plates her second choice and two dishes, one brass kettle, and her choice of my iron pots. My will is that my pine chest after my money and such things as are now therein are taken out, may be given to my daughter, Mary, and her heirs. My will is that all of the rest of my household furniture and personal estate not disposed of before, may be equally divided between the whole of my children and that the whole of my stock of every kind except what is before devised may be sold and the money arising there from be equally divided among all of my before mentioned children after raising the sum of £600 for my daughter, Elizabeth, as above directed. And my further desire is that my estate may not be appraised. I appoint my daughters, Mary Poythress and Sarah Poythress, executrixes of with Richard Hardy and James Davis, executors of this my last Will and testament revoking and disannulling all others by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this March, 13, 1781. The witnesses were Samuel Hardy, Benjamin Atkins and William Hardy. At a court held for Isle of Wight County May 3, 1791. This Will was presented in court by Mary Poythress, Sarah Poythress, Richard Hardy and James Davis, the executor therein named who made Oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the Oaths of Samuel Hardy and Benjamin Atkins, the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of the said executors who together with Richard Hardy, James Davis, Joseph Cornwell, James Peden and James Wills, their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of £100,000 with condition as the law directs. Certificates granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. On March 30, 1781, in Isle of Wight County Records, 30 Mar 1781. Legacy of the Will of Edward Poythress to daughter, Elizabeth; daughter, Sarah; daughter, Mary; and, daughter, Tabitha. Richard Hardy, guardian of daughters, Mary and Sarah. Executors Richard Hardy and James Davis. Recorded May 3, 1781. Security Joseph Cornwell, James Pedon and James Wills.