Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Birthabt 1716, Virginia
Will Dated3 Jul 1779, Hanover County, Virginia
Death1791, Henrico County, Virginia
Will Probate4 Aug 1791, Henrico County, Virginia
Will Probate6 Feb 1792, Henrico County, Virginia
FatherWilliam Meriwether , M (~1688-1751)
MotherElizabeth Bushrod , F (~1690-)
Spouses
Marriagebef 1754, Virginia
No Children
Notes for John Meriwether
In the will of Nicholas Meriwether II, John is named as a grandson, the son of William.
Notes for John Meriwether
Marriage
Many Meriwether genealogies stated that John was married to a Mary Bowles, but this is apparently not the case. A few unverifiable references state she was Ann Walker, but that has not been confirmed.
Many Meriwether genealogies stated that John was married to a Mary Bowles, but this is apparently not the case. A few unverifiable references state she was Ann Walker, but that has not been confirmed.
Will notes for John Meriwether
John Meriwether
In his will John Meriwether bequeathed all his estate to his wife, Ann, and named her as executrix to his will.
"Item. I give to my wife Ann Meriwether all my Estate both real and personal, to give and dispose of as she shall think proper…"
In his will John Meriwether bequeathed all his estate to his wife, Ann, and named her as executrix to his will.
"Item. I give to my wife Ann Meriwether all my Estate both real and personal, to give and dispose of as she shall think proper…"
Notes for John & Ann (Family)
It is not known if John and Ann had any children. If they did, none survived to adulthood.