Colonial Meriwether Families - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families - Person Sheet
Birthabt 1675, Surry County, Virginia
Deathbef 03 Jul 1746, Surry County, Virginia
Burial“Four Mile Tree” Cemetery, Surry County, Virginia245
NamesakeMaternal aunt, Jane (?) Broadribb White Hartwell.
FlagsTMSI AD, Volume 1
FatherNicholas Meriwether , M1 9CCB-Z1F, M (<1631-1678)
MotherElizabeth (known wife) , L44T-R6D, F (<1650-<1695)
Spouses
1William Browne Jr. 
105,246,66, QPXG-8D, M
105,246,66, QPXG-8D, MBirthabt 1671, Surry County, Virginia66
Residence1804, England
Will Dated03 Jul 174666
Deathaft 03 Jul 1746, Surry County, Virginia247
Will Probate19 Jan 1746/7, Surry County, Virginia66
Burial“Four Mile Tree” Cemetery, Surry County, Virginia248
Anst File#9DM4-NZH
OccupationPlanter
Of“Four Mile Tree”, Surry County, Virginia
Public Office FactJustice of the Surry County Court in 1693 and served to 171066
FlagsPublic Office Flag, Volume 1
FatherCol. William Browne , LCT7-WWS, M (<1632-<1705)
MotherMary Browne , F (~1643-~1680)
Biography notes for Jane Meriwether
Jane Meriwether
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As with her half-sister, Elizabeth (M11), much of what we know about Jane’s (M14) life is reflected in the life and times of her husband, Capt. William Browne Jr., son of Lt. Col. William Browne, who had married her mother, Elizabeth, in early 1680. We consider Jane was born around 1675 in Surry County, possibly named after her mother’s sister. She likely was about age five when her mother probably moved the Meriwether family from Indian Spring to Four Mile Tree. Being only about three years old when she lost her father, in December 1678, it is obvious her development reflected the practices and interaction of the Browne household. Jane would have been around age 16 in 1691 and an eligible young lady for marriage. She married Capt. William Browne Jr., her stepbrother.
The only mention we have of Jane’s activities is on 20 August 1712, then likely about 37 years of age, when in two events she relinquished her right of dower in order that her husband, Capt. William Browne, might sell two properties.
She was not alive when he signed his will on 3 July 1746, so obviously she must have passed away sometime between August 1712 and July 1746. She was recognized in her father-in-law’s 1705 will. In addition to having been given 10 pounds sterling to buy a plate, she was made one of the executors in trust to be sure his will was executed as desired. William Sr. must have held Jane (M14) in high regard.
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As with her half-sister, Elizabeth (M11), much of what we know about Jane’s (M14) life is reflected in the life and times of her husband, Capt. William Browne Jr., son of Lt. Col. William Browne, who had married her mother, Elizabeth, in early 1680. We consider Jane was born around 1675 in Surry County, possibly named after her mother’s sister. She likely was about age five when her mother probably moved the Meriwether family from Indian Spring to Four Mile Tree. Being only about three years old when she lost her father, in December 1678, it is obvious her development reflected the practices and interaction of the Browne household. Jane would have been around age 16 in 1691 and an eligible young lady for marriage. She married Capt. William Browne Jr., her stepbrother.
The only mention we have of Jane’s activities is on 20 August 1712, then likely about 37 years of age, when in two events she relinquished her right of dower in order that her husband, Capt. William Browne, might sell two properties.
She was not alive when he signed his will on 3 July 1746, so obviously she must have passed away sometime between August 1712 and July 1746. She was recognized in her father-in-law’s 1705 will. In addition to having been given 10 pounds sterling to buy a plate, she was made one of the executors in trust to be sure his will was executed as desired. William Sr. must have held Jane (M14) in high regard.
Notes for Jane Meriwether
That she is the child of Nicholas Meriwether and married William Browne is proven by her mention in the will of her brother, Thomas Meriwether: “I give my loving sister Jane Browne the wife of William Browne of Surry county… .”
Biography notes for William (Spouse 1)
William Browne
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William was born about 1669 and doubtless named for his father, Lt. Col. William Browne. William Jr., based on tithable records, lived on his father’s plantation 1685–87 and 1692–97.
When his father wrote his Will in 1804, he mentioned that his son William was at that time in England.
William inherited the home plantation "Four Mile Tree". Since his son William pre-deceased him, he passed it on to his grandson, William Browne IV. During his long life Captain Browne accumulated additional plantations in Isle of Wight and Brunswick Counties.
By the time he wrote his will on 3 July 1746, all of his children had passed away. In his will, he names six grandsons, eight granddaughters and one great grandson. William Browne Jr. died between that date and 19 January 1746/47 when his will was recorded.
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William was born about 1669 and doubtless named for his father, Lt. Col. William Browne. William Jr., based on tithable records, lived on his father’s plantation 1685–87 and 1692–97.
When his father wrote his Will in 1804, he mentioned that his son William was at that time in England.
William inherited the home plantation "Four Mile Tree". Since his son William pre-deceased him, he passed it on to his grandson, William Browne IV. During his long life Captain Browne accumulated additional plantations in Isle of Wight and Brunswick Counties.
By the time he wrote his will on 3 July 1746, all of his children had passed away. In his will, he names six grandsons, eight granddaughters and one great grandson. William Browne Jr. died between that date and 19 January 1746/47 when his will was recorded.
Will notes for William (Spouse 1)
William Browne
Dated 3 Jul 1746, probated 19 January 1747. (B 9, p. 563)
Daughter-in-law Mary Browne (widow)
Grandsons: William & Henry Browne; Phillip, William & John Edloe
Granddaughters: Jane, Rebecca, & Mary Edloe;
Granddaughters: Mary Eaton, Elizabeth, Anne, and Martha Browne; daughters of son Henry
Granddaughter Rebecca Browne
Granddaughter Anne Browne; daughter of son William
Granddaughter Lucy Gray; daughter of William Gray
Great-grandson Henry; son of Lemuel Cocke
Surry County Court 19 Jan 1747
The Last Will and Testament of William Browne Gentleman deced. was presented in Court by Henry Browne Gentt. the Executor therein Named.
Dated 3 Jul 1746, probated 19 January 1747. (B 9, p. 563)
Daughter-in-law Mary Browne (widow)
Grandsons: William & Henry Browne; Phillip, William & John Edloe
Granddaughters: Jane, Rebecca, & Mary Edloe;
Granddaughters: Mary Eaton, Elizabeth, Anne, and Martha Browne; daughters of son Henry
Granddaughter Rebecca Browne
Granddaughter Anne Browne; daughter of son William
Granddaughter Lucy Gray; daughter of William Gray
Great-grandson Henry; son of Lemuel Cocke
Surry County Court 19 Jan 1747
The Last Will and Testament of William Browne Gentleman deced. was presented in Court by Henry Browne Gentt. the Executor therein Named.