1820-21 JONES ADS WALLER in Chancery. Fredericksburg District Court John Jones died in St. Margaret's Parish in 1779 & left to his wife 15 slaves. When she died in 1819, these 15 and their increase numbered 57. This suit was brought to make a division among the heirs or representatives of the children of John Jones. Ann Jones, daughter of Thomas Madison, died in St. Margaret's Parish, "11th of May 1819, very aged", having outlived her children. Col. William Saunders, her son-in-law, also died 11 May 1819 "a few hours apart". 1. Thomas Jones died in 1789, his widow Elizabeth married 2nd Capt. William Streshley. Thomas Jones left an only child, Mary Jones who married Lawrence Andrews and Mary died before she was 21 years of age. 2. Anne Jones died 1810 m1. William Smelt (Ann Smelt m Bickerton Winston, Lucy Smelt died young); m2. Peter Rawlings who died in 1793 (John Hill Rawlings, Peyton Jones Rawlings - both died before their grandmother) m3. Peter Dudley (Peter, Lucy, Polly & Susan) 3. James Jones died in 1801. His widow Ann m 2nd William Fant and removed to Spotsylvania Co. Children of James Jones: John, Sophia, Paul, Gustavus and James Jones. 4. Madison Jones died intestate, under age & without issue in 1782. 5. Sally Jones m Col. William Saunders. 6. Lucy m 13 Nov 1800, Rev. Absalom Waller of Spotsylvania & she left an only child John B. Waller, Lucy died a few days after his birth. 7. William Jones - Left young children & no wife (see his will below) Petition in Jones VS Waller: Richard Buckner, admor with the will annexed of William Jones, dec'd, William Jones admor de bonis non of James Jones and Thomas B. Baber admor of William Sanders dec'd, William Streshley and Elizabeth his wife late the widow of Thomas Jones, Lawrence Muse admor of Lawrence Andrews who intermarried with Mary M., the daughter of Thomas Jones and the same Law. Muse admor de bonis non of Mary M. Andrews, Peter Dudley __ of Ann Dudley, late Ann Jones and Absalom Waller admor of Lucy his wife, late Lucy Jones. That John Jones died about 1779, leaving a will, in which he left to his wife 15 slaves. Ann Jones, the widow of John Jones died in 1819, leaving 57 slaves, being the 15 slaves and their increase allotted to her in 1779. Thomas Jones one of the Exors died in 1790. James Jones, another son, qualified as admor de bonis non & managed the estate of John Jones during his life. James Jones died in 1801 and the admor de bonis non was granted to William Jones and he died in 1818 and the admor was granted to Absalom Waller who intermarried with Lucy one of the daughters of John Jones into whose hands the estate now is. Madison Jones one of the sons died in 1782, under age, and his portion goes to his surviving brothers or their representative. They petition that the slaves be divided into 7 equal parts with the share of Madison Jones, to be divided to the three brothers or their representatives One part to the representatives of Thomas Jones. One part to the representatives of William Saunders who married Sally Jones, One part to the representatives of Ann Dudley, One part to Absalom Waller who married Lucy Jones One part to the representatives of William Jones One part to the representatives of James Jones Will of John Jones (from the suit Waller VS Jones) In the name of God Amen, I John Jones of St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline being sick and weak of body but in perfect senses - I lend to my wife Anne Jones - 15 of the choice Negroes I shall die possessed of such as she shall choose, together with the land and plantation thereunto adjoining formerly belonging to her father, Thomas Madison, with 1/3 part of all the household & kitchen furniture, 1/3 of the stock of all kinds during her life or widowhood. ITEM: To son Thomas Jones, the plantation called _edds and my land thereunto adjoining together with 1/7 part of my Negroes, stock and household and kitchen furniture (after my wife has first taken the part devised to her) ITEM: To son James Jones, the plantation I purchased of James Dismukes together with 1/7 of my Negroes, stock and furniture (after my wife has first taken the part devised to her) & 100 pounds to be paid to him to make his part of the land equal to the rest of my children. I give to my son James my watch. ITEM: I give to my two sons William & Madison Jones - the plantation whereon their grandfather Madison lived to be divided between them after the death of my wife & each is to have 1/7 part of my estate. ITEM: to my 3 daughters, Anne Smelt, Sally & Lucy Jones - each 1/7 part of my Negroes, stock and household furniture (after my wife has first taken the part devised to her). ITEM: My executrix & executors do sell at public auction my land in Spotsylvania, my land and my interest in land in the counties of Luninburg and Charlotte and & the money arising to be divided between my three daughters, Anne Smelt, Sally & Lucy Jones and if I have any interest in any lands in Maryland under any deed or instrument of writing from my father or by inheritance I desire the same shall be sold at public auction and the money to all my children or their representatives. The part of my estate my wife shall at her death be equally divided amongst all my children or their representatives & if either of my sons should die before the age of 21 with no lawful issue, then that share divided between his brothers. And if either of my daughters to die leaving no lawful issue, then that share divided between her sisters. I appoint (blank) and wife executrix and (blank) This 16th day of March in the year of our Lord 1779 John Jones (seal) Wit: George Madison William Rennolds Richard Hackney At a court held for Caroline County on the (blank) day of August 1779. This will was proved by the witness and ordered recorded. On motion of Thomas Jones, one of the executors therein named who took the oath prescribed by law, ack a bond. Teste: William Nelson, Clerk A copy Teste: John L. Pendleton C.C.C. In the name of God, Amen. I William Jones of the county of Caroline, Parish of St. Margaret's. My Estate to be kept together during the life of my mother, Ann Jones, for the support and education of my unmarried children and on the death of my mother my executors to sell my real estate and the money & the rest of the estate I may die possessed of to be divided between all my children Viz Ann E. Dishman, Elizabeth B. Jones, Lucy Jones, William Jones, Harriet Jones, Sarah T. Jones, John Jones, Mary F. Jones and Madison T. Jones Several of my children are very young and it would be in their interest to take the bonds for the sale of the land payable to each separate individual devisee or their guardians. My friends. Col. William Saunders and Capt. Richard Buckner, Jr. to be executors. 25 Mar 1818 William Jones wit: George Buckner, John Taliaferro, Littleton Goodwin, William K. Stuart At court of monthly session held for Caroline County at the courthouse on Monday 11th of May 1818, the will was presented by oaths of George Buckner, John Taliaferro, and Littleton Goodwin. (NOTE: The following Order Book entries and the tax lists ARE NOT part of the lawsuits) Caroline County Order Books 8 Oct 1778 - A letter from Col William Nelson, requesting the court to appoint Thomas Jones, deputy clerk for this county, in room of William Harrison, Jr., who has declined, the said Thomas Jones took the oath for Deputy Clerk and was appointed accordingly. Caroline County Order Books - Thursday, 12 Aug 1779 page 183 - The will of John Jones was presented by Thomas Jones. John Pickett, Robert Farish, James Coleman, Peter Goodwin to appraise the estate of Jno. Jones. OB - 14 Oct 1779 p 193 - James Jones, orphan of John Jones, dec'd made choice of Ann Jones his guardian and the said Ann Jones was appointed guardian to William, Sally, Lucy and Madison Jones, orphans of John Jones dec'd. An inventory of the estate of John Jones, deceased was returned and ordered to be recorded. Caroline County Land Tax Rolls - (Microfilm) District B. (first year is 1787) (1) Ann Jones - has 689 acres until 1809 when she transfers 300 acres to William Jones, the 300 was resurveyed and found to have only 290 acres, as transferred to William Jones. (2) Thomas Jones DC (Deputy Clerk) - has 487 acres, in 1788 transfers 48 acres to Matthew Campbell. In 1789 it changes to Thomas Jones EST. and the same year transfers 50 acres to Joseph Campbell. In 1801, his acreage changes from 389 acres to 285 acres (I didn't get who it was transferred to) and the 285 acres is carried until 1810 when it was transferred to William B. Talefarro.