Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Birthca 1650–1660, England
Deathabt 1717, Isle of Wight County, Virginia
BurialIsle of Wight County, Virginia245
Will ProvedIsle of Wight County, Virginia
OccupationPlanter, attorney, public servant
Public Office FactHe was a Burgess from Surry County and Clerk of the Surry County Court from 1698-1708.
Military ServiceCaptain of the Surry County Virginia Militia, 1692
Findagrave•https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77038435
Spouses
1Elizabeth Meriwether 
30, Daughter, F
30, Daughter, FBirthabt 1661, Jamestown, James City County, Virginia
Deathca 1700, Surry County, Virginia
BurialSurry County, Virginia241
FatherNicholas Meriwether , M (<1631-1678)
MotherElizabeth wife1 , F (ca1635-~1663)
MarriageBef 5 Jan 1685/6, Virginia
Marr MemoMarried 2 Mar 1684/5?
ChildrenFrancis , M (~1686-~1721)
Marriage4 May 1703, Virginia
Biography notes for Capt. Francis Clements
Francis Clement
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Mr. Francis Clements (indicating he was regarded as a gentleman entitled to that suffix) came to Virginia from England sometime before 1683; as “Captain Clemons”, he was on a list of debtors to the estate of George Jordan on 7 Sep 1682. Not only is this date earlier than 1683, but to hold the rank of Captain in the Surry County Militia, and for that matter to be indebted, suggests he had been in Surry County much earlier. Regardless, it is apparent he was well educated when he arrived as indicted by the positions he subsequently held.
In a few short years Francis established himself as an important figure in Surry County. He was a plantation owner with slaves or indentured servants working it. He also is often recorded as a witness to official papers, frequently a juryman, a militia captain, justice of the peace, burgess, Surry county clerk, and a variety of other official duties such as administrating estates, taking tithes, or acting as security for those giving bonds. In addition, he was the attorney for several, including Nicho. Meriwether and Henry Hartwell. Quite a resume.
On 9 May 1693 Clements bought the Meriwether plantation “Indian Spring” in Surry county from Nicholas Meriwether II. In his 1717 will, Clements bequeathed his plantation known as “The Spring” to his son Francis, who in turn donated it to the Southwarke Parish in his 1721 will.
Prior to 1715, Clements removed to Isle of Wight County, where he evidently died about 1717 and his will was probated.
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Mr. Francis Clements (indicating he was regarded as a gentleman entitled to that suffix) came to Virginia from England sometime before 1683; as “Captain Clemons”, he was on a list of debtors to the estate of George Jordan on 7 Sep 1682. Not only is this date earlier than 1683, but to hold the rank of Captain in the Surry County Militia, and for that matter to be indebted, suggests he had been in Surry County much earlier. Regardless, it is apparent he was well educated when he arrived as indicted by the positions he subsequently held.
In a few short years Francis established himself as an important figure in Surry County. He was a plantation owner with slaves or indentured servants working it. He also is often recorded as a witness to official papers, frequently a juryman, a militia captain, justice of the peace, burgess, Surry county clerk, and a variety of other official duties such as administrating estates, taking tithes, or acting as security for those giving bonds. In addition, he was the attorney for several, including Nicho. Meriwether and Henry Hartwell. Quite a resume.
On 9 May 1693 Clements bought the Meriwether plantation “Indian Spring” in Surry county from Nicholas Meriwether II. In his 1717 will, Clements bequeathed his plantation known as “The Spring” to his son Francis, who in turn donated it to the Southwarke Parish in his 1721 will.
Prior to 1715, Clements removed to Isle of Wight County, where he evidently died about 1717 and his will was probated.
Will notes for Capt. Francis Clements
The Will of Francis Clements, Sr.
Recorded in Isle of Wright, 1719, in Vol. 2, page 632, of Wills and Deeds.
He bequeaths to son, Francis Clements, "my plantation commonly called The Springs, whereof the said Francis now dwells, containing 516 acrews. My silver tankard --------- (obliterated).
Also namedL sons Thomas and Benjamin, daughters Mary and Elizabeth.
Recorded in Isle of Wright, 1719, in Vol. 2, page 632, of Wills and Deeds.
He bequeaths to son, Francis Clements, "my plantation commonly called The Springs, whereof the said Francis now dwells, containing 516 acrews. My silver tankard --------- (obliterated).
Also namedL sons Thomas and Benjamin, daughters Mary and Elizabeth.
Notes for Francis & Lydia (Family)
In the will of Francis Clements Sr., he names Benjamin, Thomas, Mary and Elizabeth as children of his wife, Lydia. Francis Jr. is named separately, indicating he was the only named child who was born to Elizabeth Meriwether.