We know that one of the Francis Poythress men married a Worsham. The choices seem to be one of the Francis Poythress men of the 3rd generation or the 4th generation. Due to the problem of separating the lives of these men, I have placed documentation that appears to have similarities together in each posting. Many of the names in these records are familiar to us; Hatcher, Ward, Harris, Rowlett, Robertson, Osborne, Marshall, Royal, Gilliam, Eldridge, Claiborne, Anderson, Mitchell, Standley, etc. The Wills of John Poythress (1712) and John Worsham (1729) both mentioned a grandson, Francis. These two grandsons are most likely different men. However, both Wills are mentioned here. I am also listing George Poythress and Charles Poythress here as they were most likely the sons of one of the third generation Francis Poythress men. The mother of George Poythress made her son executor of her (c. 1740) Will. This may be an indication that Elizabeth Poythress, mother of George, was a widow at the time of her death. This Francis Poythress was not known to exist during the studies of Batte, Smith and their contemporaries. It would have been interesting what conclusions they would drawn. The Third Generation: Francis Poythress, son of John Poythress, of Deep Bottom Inheritance On December 11, 1712, the Will of Francis' 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 Francis' mother, Christian, and Francis' 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, Francis, all of the land and plantation that he lived on, two negroes, Coffer and Sis, and an equal share of his moveable estate. He gave his grandson, Francis Poythress, son of Francis Poythress, the negro child, Shu. The witnesses of the Will were John Winningham, Peter Leeth, Thomas Leeth and William Stainback. Family Francis Poythress was born about 1680, the son of John Poythress and Christian Peebles. His son, Francis Poythress, was mentioned in the 1712 Will of John Poythress. At the time of John Poythress' Will, this grandson, Francis, was the only grandchild that he had. 82. Martha Worsham (Mary Wynne3, Joshua Wynne2, Mary ______1). She married Seth Ward, son of Seth Ward and Ann Hatcher. He died 1734. Children of Martha Worsham and Seth Ward are: 202 i. Seth Ward. 203 ii. Martha Ward. She married Bernard Williams. She married William Harris. 204 iii. Elizabeth Ward. Son, Francis Poythress In Henrico County, the Will of John Worsham, dated June 9, 1729, proved October 1, 1729. To son John, plantation I live on, except a small parcel on head of my son, William Worsham's plantation, he bought of John Ealam. To son, William, all the rest of said plantation. If above sons have no heirs, then all to Daniel Worsham's eldest daughter, my granddaughter. To my son, Daniel's widow, Judith, to live on my plantation at Coldwater Run. (Daniel was the eldest son). To son, John, silver tobacco box, seal gold ring, etc. To son, William, items. To daughters, Elizabeth Marshall, Frances Rowlett, Mary Robertson, Martha Ward and Ann Osborn, each, 10 shillings. To grandson, Francis Poythress, a negro, etc. when 21. To grandson, Isham Epes. To granddaughter, Obediance Worsham, a gold ring. To son, Daniel's daughters' Phoebe, Martha and Elizabeth, a negro man and various items to them and their mother, Judith, the widow of Daniel. Rest to sons, John and William, and they to be executors. The witnesses were Joseph Royall, James Thompson and Henry Royall. Possible Son, George Poythress On July 10, 1739, in Prince George County, in a suit by Thomas Eldridge, attorney for our Sovereign Lord the King, against John Jones, on October 4, 1738, on his plantation in Martin's Brandon parish "failing to hire an overseer as required by the Act of the Assembly and understating tithables," a jury was empaneled that included, among others, John Gilliam, Jr., and George Poythress. The defendant was found guilty and fined 1,000 pounds of tobacco. Possible Son, Charles Poythress In Chesterfield County, the Will of Elizabeth Anderson, of Dale Parish, Chesterfield County, dated October 9, 1759, recorded in 1761. To my daughter, Elizabeth Crowley, 1 negro. To my grandson, John Poythress, 1 mulatto, and if he dies without heirs, then to my son Claiborne Anderson. To my grandson, John Anderson, 1 mulatto, and if he dies with out heirs, then to my son Claiborne Anderson. The rest of my estate to my son, Claiborne Anderson. The witnesses were Henry Hamton, James Waldrop, John Waldrop and Penellope Parrot. Elizabeth Claiborne, daughter of William Claiborne III, married Ralph Crawforth (Crawford), and was the mother of two children by him. Her daughter, Catherine Crawforth, married Charles Poythress. Her daughter, Elizabeth Crawforth, married Henry Anderson, Jr., the son of Elizabeth Claiborne Crawforth Anderson's second husband, Henry Anderson. Henry Anderson, Sr., died in 1734. Recorded in September, 1761, in Chesterfield County, received of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, widow and late administratrix of Ralph Crawford, deceased , four negroes, Tom, Sue, Betty and Grissel, to Charles Poythress on account of his marriage to his daughter, Elizabeth Crawford, on April 10, 1739. Signed by Henry Anderson. The witnesses were George Robertson, Minister, James Mitcheal and Charles Poythress. (George Robertson was married to Mary Worsham). Recorded in January, 1762, in Chesterfield County, a marriage was intended between Charles Poythress and Catherine Crawford, and this was an agreement between them. It was agreed that the negroes, Jack, Abram, Tom, Nanny, Lett, Sarah, Jenny, Bess and Hilly, which belong to Catherine Crawford, was to remain her own property. Marriage agreement, Henrico County, April 9, 1739. Signed by Charles Poythress and Catherine Crawforth. The witnesses were James Mitchael, Henry Anderson and John Old. As Witness On June 30, 1709, John Elam, of Henrico County, to John Worsham, Jr., and John Royall, Jr., land called Flinton's, 160 acres, in Henrico County, on the south side of Flinton's Swamp, next to Bartholomew Stovall, Edward Stratton, Arthur Mosely, William Clarke and Edward Standly. The witnesses were Will Kennon, Thomas Eldridge and Thomas Randolph. The Deed of Livery was witnessed by Francis Poythress and John Knibb. Edward Stratton was married to Anne Batte (c. 1685-), the daughter of Henry Batte and Mary Lound. Thomas Eldridge was married to Judith Kennon (1692-1759), the daughter of Richard Kennon and Elizabeth Worsham. William Kennon (1688-1751), brother of Judith Kennon, was married to Ann Epes, daughter of Francis Epes and Anne Isham. Thomas Randolph (1683-1729), son of William Randolph and Mary Isham, was married to Judith Fleming daughter of Charles Fleming and Susanna Tarleton. On March 27, 1712, in Prince George County, Stephen Evans, of Prince George County, to John Evans of Prince George County, grants, and lets to farm, all lands given said Stephen by Will of his father, John Evans, with all houses, etc. The witnesses were Francis Poythress, Francis Poythress, Sr., and John Pool. Family Estates On July 12, 1715, in Prince George County, on the motion of Thomas Harnison, it was ordered that his Bond for the care and payment of the estates of two of the orphans of Robert Drayton, deceased, be delivered to the care of Francis and Peter Poythress, guardians to the said orphans. Francis and Peter Poythress may have been guardians of their own young relatives in this instance. Their grandmother, Elizabeth Bishop Peebles married John Drayton after the death of her first husband, David Peebles, their grandfather. After Elizabeth Poythress' Death On February 12, 1740, in Prince George County, the last Will and testament of Elizabeth Poythress, deceased, was exhibited into court by her son, George Poythress, her executor who made oath thereto and its being proved by the oath of Richard Bland, gentleman, one of the witnesses thereto, was ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of the said George Poythress certificate was granted him for obtaining Probate of the said Will in due form.