John was a sheriff in Louisa Co., until his death Nov., 12, 1770. He was the son of John Dabney Pettus and Anne Overton. He was married to Mary (Elizabeth?) Minor, and had eight children. However, some data show he may have been previously married to Mary Minor. If anyone has information regarding this first marriage, and children resulting from it, it would be appreciated if you could share it with me. Don Bartlett