Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
BurialMeriwether Burial Ground, Albemarle County, Virginia51
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OccupationPlanter
Public Office FactSheriff of Hanover County in 1725–1726.37
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FatherNicholas Meriwether , M (1665-~1744)
MotherElizabeth Crawford , F (~1670-<1762)
Spouses
Marriageabt 1713, New Kent County, Virginia
Biography notes for David Meriwether
David Meriwether
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David Meriwether, second child of Nicholas II and Elizabeth Crawford, was born about 1690, probably in Surry county, Virginia, and died in Louisa county 25 December 1744, about six weeks after his father's death. He was named for his maternal grandfather
The will of Nicholas Meriwether was entered for probate 20 November 1744 in Goochland County. The will of David Meriwether was entered for probate in Louisa County 22 January 1745, but undoubtedly his will did not specifically dispose of his inheritance from his father.
From the will of Nicholas Meriwether it is known that the home place where David lived was left to him, and the sons of David were also left large plantations, a share of the slaves, and a division of the livestock. David was a wealthy landowner, having possession of several tracts, probably from his father, who was among the largest landholders in Virginia. Old accounts hold that David had possession of one place of 3300 acres from 1721, and that four of his sons were in possession of more than 5,000 acres before the death of their grandfather in 1744; after this date their holdings mounted to more than 10,000 acres. With their father they held some 13,000 to 14,000 acres between them. From all accounts Thomas, the eldest child, and his brother James had the advantage in total acreage.
David inherited land from his grandfather, David Crawford, upon which he planned to build the town of Newcastle.
© The Meriwether Society, Inc.
David Meriwether, second child of Nicholas II and Elizabeth Crawford, was born about 1690, probably in Surry county, Virginia, and died in Louisa county 25 December 1744, about six weeks after his father's death. He was named for his maternal grandfather
The will of Nicholas Meriwether was entered for probate 20 November 1744 in Goochland County. The will of David Meriwether was entered for probate in Louisa County 22 January 1745, but undoubtedly his will did not specifically dispose of his inheritance from his father.
From the will of Nicholas Meriwether it is known that the home place where David lived was left to him, and the sons of David were also left large plantations, a share of the slaves, and a division of the livestock. David was a wealthy landowner, having possession of several tracts, probably from his father, who was among the largest landholders in Virginia. Old accounts hold that David had possession of one place of 3300 acres from 1721, and that four of his sons were in possession of more than 5,000 acres before the death of their grandfather in 1744; after this date their holdings mounted to more than 10,000 acres. With their father they held some 13,000 to 14,000 acres between them. From all accounts Thomas, the eldest child, and his brother James had the advantage in total acreage.
David inherited land from his grandfather, David Crawford, upon which he planned to build the town of Newcastle.
Notes for David Meriwether
BURIAL
Buried beside his father on the east side of the Rivanna River; site has been lost.
Buried beside his father on the east side of the Rivanna River; site has been lost.
Deed notes for David Meriwether
Selected Entries from Deed Books A & B - Louisa Co. VA
p. 198-200 25 June 1754
Thos. Meriwether and Nicholas Meriwether, Gent., Exors. of David Meriwether, late of Louisa Co. Gent., dec'd., to Rich'd Phillips of St. Georges Par., Spotsylvannia Co., Gent. L270 current money; 400 acres in the fork of the South Anna... Christ. Clarke's corner... Anna Clarkes corner; granted by patent to Nicholas Meriwether, Gent., dec'd. 18 Feb 1722; devised his son, David Meriwether, Gent., dec'd., (recourse being had to records of Goochland Co. court)
Thos. Meriwether, Nicolas Meriwether.
Wit: Joseph Fox, Thos. Lankford, Jo. Moore. 24 Sept 1754 ack. by Thos. Meriwether and Nicholas Meriwether, Gent.
p. 198-200 25 June 1754
Thos. Meriwether and Nicholas Meriwether, Gent., Exors. of David Meriwether, late of Louisa Co. Gent., dec'd., to Rich'd Phillips of St. Georges Par., Spotsylvannia Co., Gent. L270 current money; 400 acres in the fork of the South Anna... Christ. Clarke's corner... Anna Clarkes corner; granted by patent to Nicholas Meriwether, Gent., dec'd. 18 Feb 1722; devised his son, David Meriwether, Gent., dec'd., (recourse being had to records of Goochland Co. court)
Thos. Meriwether, Nicolas Meriwether.
Wit: Joseph Fox, Thos. Lankford, Jo. Moore. 24 Sept 1754 ack. by Thos. Meriwether and Nicholas Meriwether, Gent.
Will notes for David Meriwether
The Will of Col. David3 Meriwether [11].
“Virginia:- In Louisa County Court Jany. 24th 1744. The last Will and Testament of David Meriwether, Gent. dec’d. was propounded in Court by Thomas Meriwether and Nicholas Meriwether Gent. Exors. therein named, was proved by the oath of George Taylor one of the witnesses thereto and admitted to record; and the said Executors having performed what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted them, they with John Poindexter Gent. their security having first entered into bond for obtaining a probat thereof in due form:
A Copy, Teste, Jesse J. Porter, C. C. 46
“Virginia:- In Louisa County Court Jany. 24th 1744. The last Will and Testament of David Meriwether, Gent. dec’d. was propounded in Court by Thomas Meriwether and Nicholas Meriwether Gent. Exors. therein named, was proved by the oath of George Taylor one of the witnesses thereto and admitted to record; and the said Executors having performed what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted them, they with John Poindexter Gent. their security having first entered into bond for obtaining a probat thereof in due form:
A Copy, Teste, Jesse J. Porter, C. C. 46