Colonial Meriwether Families - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families - Person Sheet
Birthca 1675, Chericoke Plantation, King William County, Virginia
Deathbef 6 Feb 1734/5, Hanover County, Virginia186
BurialChericoke Plantation, King William County, Virginia187
FlagsPublic Office Flag, Volume 1
FatherCol. Richard Johnson , M (1627-1699)
Spouses
1Anne Meriwether 
176,177, Granddaughter, M124 LVQ3-9MD, F
176,177, Granddaughter, M124 LVQ3-9MD, FBirthabt 1694, New Kent County, Virginia
Will Dated02 Feb 1780180
Deathabt Feb 1785, Louisa County, Virginia6
Burial“Roundabout Castle” Cemetery, Louisa County, Virginia181
Anst File#LVQ3-9MD
FlagsTMSI AD, Volume 1
FatherNicholas Meriwether , M12 9NPT-FCF, M (1665-~1744)
MotherElizabeth Crawford , LV9B-G2Z, F (~1670-<1762)
Marriageabt 1712, New Kent County, Virginia188
Biography notes for Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson is the eldest son of Richard Johnson (1619–1699) and his presumed first wife, name unknown. Thomas was born sometime between 1667 and 1680, as he was under 21 in 1688 and Richard married a young wife in 1682.
Thomas Johnson is the eldest son of Richard Johnson (1619–1699) and his presumed first wife, name unknown. Thomas was born sometime between 1667 and 1680, as he was under 21 in 1688 and Richard married a young wife in 1682.
Research notes for Thomas Johnson
Birth:
A number of sources give a birth date of 1694, which does not seem reasonable for a marriage of about 1711. Others give a date of 1690 and even 1664, which seems too early.
Richard Johnson signed his will 8 April 1688 and bequeathes items to sons Thomas, Richard and William. Thomas received the home plantation, indicating he was the eldest, and therefore was born well before 1688. He was under 21, so could have been born as early as 1669 or so.
Richard married his second wife, Suzanne Duncombe, about 1682; she died 8 Aug 1686 at age 22. This seems a bit young for her to be the mother of Thomas, Richard and William. It seems likely that Thomas, the oldest, was the son of Richard's unknown first wife.
^BIRTH **? has abt 1690; AF has 1694.
^BURIAL **MDBF states he resided & was buried at “Chericoke”; this seems to contradict death place?
Guy Meriwether Benson:
One other thing I just found. Our TJ's father, Richard Johnson, wrote his will on 8 April 1688. In it he bequeaths his home plantation in King and Queen County to TJ. [Note; King William was formed from K & Q in 1701]. Hen 5-114ff. This shows that our TJ was born before 1688. Since Richard's will also mentions sons Richard and William and the home plantation would normally go to the oldest son, Thomas was probably born, at least, a few years before 1688. The will indicates that all sons were younger than 21.
This act in Hening says that Thomas entered into this land and on his death devised it to his oldest son, Nicholas. Nicholas sold it to Richard Chapman. The act is dated May 1740.
A number of sources give a birth date of 1694, which does not seem reasonable for a marriage of about 1711. Others give a date of 1690 and even 1664, which seems too early.
Richard Johnson signed his will 8 April 1688 and bequeathes items to sons Thomas, Richard and William. Thomas received the home plantation, indicating he was the eldest, and therefore was born well before 1688. He was under 21, so could have been born as early as 1669 or so.
Richard married his second wife, Suzanne Duncombe, about 1682; she died 8 Aug 1686 at age 22. This seems a bit young for her to be the mother of Thomas, Richard and William. It seems likely that Thomas, the oldest, was the son of Richard's unknown first wife.
^BIRTH **? has abt 1690; AF has 1694.
^BURIAL **MDBF states he resided & was buried at “Chericoke”; this seems to contradict death place?
Guy Meriwether Benson:
One other thing I just found. Our TJ's father, Richard Johnson, wrote his will on 8 April 1688. In it he bequeaths his home plantation in King and Queen County to TJ. [Note; King William was formed from K & Q in 1701]. Hen 5-114ff. This shows that our TJ was born before 1688. Since Richard's will also mentions sons Richard and William and the home plantation would normally go to the oldest son, Thomas was probably born, at least, a few years before 1688. The will indicates that all sons were younger than 21.
This act in Hening says that Thomas entered into this land and on his death devised it to his oldest son, Nicholas. Nicholas sold it to Richard Chapman. The act is dated May 1740.
Reference notes for Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson
The Meriwethers & Their Connections 194
Thomas Johnson, of “Chericoke”, King William County, was the son of Col. Richard Johnson of Bilingby, Lincolnshire, England and King William County, [and] served in several sessions of the House of Burgesses as representative from King William County.
The Meriwethers & Their Connections 194
Thomas Johnson, of “Chericoke”, King William County, was the son of Col. Richard Johnson of Bilingby, Lincolnshire, England and King William County, [and] served in several sessions of the House of Burgesses as representative from King William County.
Reference notes for Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Thomas was the son of Col. Richard Johnson of Bilingby, Lincolnshire, England and King William County. He is said to have been born at his father’s plantation, “Chericoke”, and died either there or in Hanover county. He died before 6 Feb 1734/5 when an orphan bond was granted for his children.
Thomas was issued a patent for 970 acres in King William County lying between the lands of the Gooches and Pamunkey River, which he possessed at the time of his death in 1734.
Thomas was a Burgess from King and Queen in 1718, and for King William County in 1720-22. He was living at this time on his father’s estate, “Chericoke”, a 750 acre tract of land in the parish of St. John, King William County at Pamunkey Neck. Thomas Johnson owned land in New Kent County in St. Paul’s Parrish on branch of Stonehorse Creek and on 5 September 1723 in Hanover County on Stony run. (Need to confirm if this is our Thomas)
Thomas was the son of Col. Richard Johnson of Bilingby, Lincolnshire, England and King William County. He is said to have been born at his father’s plantation, “Chericoke”, and died either there or in Hanover county. He died before 6 Feb 1734/5 when an orphan bond was granted for his children.
Thomas was issued a patent for 970 acres in King William County lying between the lands of the Gooches and Pamunkey River, which he possessed at the time of his death in 1734.
Thomas was a Burgess from King and Queen in 1718, and for King William County in 1720-22. He was living at this time on his father’s estate, “Chericoke”, a 750 acre tract of land in the parish of St. John, King William County at Pamunkey Neck. Thomas Johnson owned land in New Kent County in St. Paul’s Parrish on branch of Stonehorse Creek and on 5 September 1723 in Hanover County on Stony run. (Need to confirm if this is our Thomas)
Reference notes for Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson
William & Mary Quarterly Vol. 21 184
Thomas Johnson lived at Chericoke in King William county on the Pamunkey River, where he died and was buried about 1734. He was a member of the House of Burgesses in 1715…
William & Mary Quarterly Vol. 21 184
Thomas Johnson lived at Chericoke in King William county on the Pamunkey River, where he died and was buried about 1734. He was a member of the House of Burgesses in 1715…
Reference notes for Thomas Johnson
THOMAS JOHNSON
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/7876/johnson.html (no longer exists)
Thomas Johnson was born 1694 (sic) in King William County, Virginia, and died 1734 in Hanover County, Virginia. He was married in Virginia to Ann Meriwether, daughter of Nicholas Meriwether and Elizabeth Crawford. Ann was born in 1694 in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia (place did not exist in 1694 - jmo) and died in 1785 in Virginia.
In 1711 Thomas was issued a patent for 970 acres in King William County lying between the lands of the Gooches and Pamunkey River, which he possessed at the time of his death in 1734. Thomas was a Burgess from King and Queen in 1718, and for King William County in 1720-22. He was living at this time on his father’s estate, Chericoke, a tract of land, 750 acres in the parish of St. John, King William County at Pamunkey Neck. Thomas Johnson owned land in New Kent County in St. Paul’s Parrish on branch of Stonehorse Creek and on 5 September 1723 in Hanover County on Stony run.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/7876/johnson.html (no longer exists)
Thomas Johnson was born 1694 (sic) in King William County, Virginia, and died 1734 in Hanover County, Virginia. He was married in Virginia to Ann Meriwether, daughter of Nicholas Meriwether and Elizabeth Crawford. Ann was born in 1694 in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia (place did not exist in 1694 - jmo) and died in 1785 in Virginia.
In 1711 Thomas was issued a patent for 970 acres in King William County lying between the lands of the Gooches and Pamunkey River, which he possessed at the time of his death in 1734. Thomas was a Burgess from King and Queen in 1718, and for King William County in 1720-22. He was living at this time on his father’s estate, Chericoke, a tract of land, 750 acres in the parish of St. John, King William County at Pamunkey Neck. Thomas Johnson owned land in New Kent County in St. Paul’s Parrish on branch of Stonehorse Creek and on 5 September 1723 in Hanover County on Stony run.
Reference notes for Thomas Johnson
Findagrave Memorial
Thomas Johnson was the son of Colonel Richard Johnson, of the council, was a burgess from King William county in the assemblies of 1715, 1718, and 1720-1722. He lived at "Chericoke" in King William county, on Pamunkey river. He married Ann, daughter f Colonel Nicholas Meriwether, of New Kent. He died and was buried at "Chericoke" in 1734. - Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Vol. I, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, 1915.
Thomas Johnson was the son of Colonel Richard Johnson, of the council, was a burgess from King William county in the assemblies of 1715, 1718, and 1720-1722. He lived at "Chericoke" in King William county, on Pamunkey river. He married Ann, daughter f Colonel Nicholas Meriwether, of New Kent. He died and was buried at "Chericoke" in 1734. - Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Vol. I, Lyon Gardiner Tyler, 1915.
Biography notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
Ann Meriwether Johnson Cosby (M124)
© The Meriwether Society, Inc.
Ann’s birth year is not known for certain; records in St. Peter’s Parish, New Kent County, show:
"Anne Daugh. of Nicho Meriwether Gent. bapt the 15 July, 169_." 191
If we assume she was at least 18 when she first married, she was born on or before 1694.
She married, first, Thomas Johnson about 1712 and had issue. She is mentioned as “Ann, wife of Thomas Johnson” in the 1721 will of her cousin, Francis Clements, from whom she was bequeathed a ring. She is also mentioned as “daughter Ann Johnson” several times in the 1744 will of her father, Nicholas Meriwether II.
In February 1735, Ann was appointed the guardian of her children Richard, Jane, Ann, Thomas and William. In the same month she gave one Negro boy and three Negro girls to her son Nicholas.
Sometime after 1750, she married, second, John Cosby, no issue.
Ann died in March 1785, probably in Louisa County, at the advanced age of about 90 or 91.
© The Meriwether Society, Inc.
Ann’s birth year is not known for certain; records in St. Peter’s Parish, New Kent County, show:
"Anne Daugh. of Nicho Meriwether Gent. bapt the 15 July, 169_." 191
If we assume she was at least 18 when she first married, she was born on or before 1694.
She married, first, Thomas Johnson about 1712 and had issue. She is mentioned as “Ann, wife of Thomas Johnson” in the 1721 will of her cousin, Francis Clements, from whom she was bequeathed a ring. She is also mentioned as “daughter Ann Johnson” several times in the 1744 will of her father, Nicholas Meriwether II.
In February 1735, Ann was appointed the guardian of her children Richard, Jane, Ann, Thomas and William. In the same month she gave one Negro boy and three Negro girls to her son Nicholas.
Sometime after 1750, she married, second, John Cosby, no issue.
Ann died in March 1785, probably in Louisa County, at the advanced age of about 90 or 91.
Deed notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
Selected Entries from Deed Books A & B - Louisa Co. VA
P 161-163 26 Apr 1757 Ann Cosby (lately Ann Johnson) of Louisa Co., to Thomas Johnson of Caroline Co. L60 sterling and also for L100 curr. money.Va.
Two tracts begins at Col. Nicholas Meriwether's corner... on north side of South Anna across the same. other tract of 311 acres begins pointers in Nick. Meriwether's (now Thomas Johnsons) line... to the river...to pointers on round about neck ridge (now in Thos. Johnson's line). Ann Cosby. Wit: Wm Johnson, Wm Cruther, Robert Estes.
P 161-163 26 Apr 1757 Ann Cosby (lately Ann Johnson) of Louisa Co., to Thomas Johnson of Caroline Co. L60 sterling and also for L100 curr. money.Va.
Two tracts begins at Col. Nicholas Meriwether's corner... on north side of South Anna across the same. other tract of 311 acres begins pointers in Nick. Meriwether's (now Thomas Johnsons) line... to the river...to pointers on round about neck ridge (now in Thos. Johnson's line). Ann Cosby. Wit: Wm Johnson, Wm Cruther, Robert Estes.
Will notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
Ann Cosby
Ann’s will was dated 2 Feb 1780 and proven 9 May 1785.
"Will of Ann Cosby of Louisa County dated 2nd. Feb. 1780, executors son Thomas and William Johnson, Proved 9th May 1785 by William Johnson Gent. Witnesses, Henry Ashton Johnson and Fanny Garth."
The Will states that the testatrix was a "person of advanced age."
Devises to "daughter Ann Boswell books and money enough to buy her a marriage ring.”
To my son Thomas Johnson my great Bible and my mourning ring.
To my son William Johnson all the rest of my estate except slaves.
To my grand-daughter Jane Wiley the labor of certain slaves til her daughters Ann Meriwether Wiley and Martha Jones Wiley shall arrive at eighteen years old.
“To my great grand daughter Ann Meriwether Wiley and Martha Jones Wiley” certain slaves "equally divided between them when the said Ann arrives at age of eighteen years.
Ann’s will was dated 2 Feb 1780 and proven 9 May 1785.
"Will of Ann Cosby of Louisa County dated 2nd. Feb. 1780, executors son Thomas and William Johnson, Proved 9th May 1785 by William Johnson Gent. Witnesses, Henry Ashton Johnson and Fanny Garth."
The Will states that the testatrix was a "person of advanced age."
Devises to "daughter Ann Boswell books and money enough to buy her a marriage ring.”
To my son Thomas Johnson my great Bible and my mourning ring.
To my son William Johnson all the rest of my estate except slaves.
To my grand-daughter Jane Wiley the labor of certain slaves til her daughters Ann Meriwether Wiley and Martha Jones Wiley shall arrive at eighteen years old.
“To my great grand daughter Ann Meriwether Wiley and Martha Jones Wiley” certain slaves "equally divided between them when the said Ann arrives at age of eighteen years.
Research notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
Apparently lived across the South Ana river from Roundabout Castle, and died there.
She obtain a portion of her mother’s estate, as designated in the will:
Item. I do give & bequeath all the rest of my Estate to be Equally Divided between my Daughter Ann Cosby… to them & their heirs forever. 192
She obtain a portion of her mother’s estate, as designated in the will:
Item. I do give & bequeath all the rest of my Estate to be Equally Divided between my Daughter Ann Cosby… to them & their heirs forever. 192
Reference notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
Findagrave Memorial for Anne Meriwether Cosby.
In my research, I found that Anne Meriwether was born in 1694 and died in 1785. As a widow of Thomas Johnson, she married John Cosby in 1750. John was born in 1680 and died in 1761; his first wife was Martha Garland. So, properly, Anne would be Anne Meriwether Johnson Cosby. I also have information from several sources that provides info about Anne's father (with correction in dates; I can share that later). Thank you.
Contributor: Shane Keven Reinhart
https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/48897549
Message sent on FaG 16 Jan 2021.
In my research, I found that Anne Meriwether was born in 1694 and died in 1785. As a widow of Thomas Johnson, she married John Cosby in 1750. John was born in 1680 and died in 1761; his first wife was Martha Garland. So, properly, Anne would be Anne Meriwether Johnson Cosby. I also have information from several sources that provides info about Anne's father (with correction in dates; I can share that later). Thank you.
Contributor: Shane Keven Reinhart
https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/48897549
Message sent on FaG 16 Jan 2021.
Reference notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/7876/meriwether.html
(page does not exist as of 2006)
ANN MERIWETHER was born on 15 Jul 1694 in Goochland, Virginia, and died ca 1780-1785 in Louisa County, Virginia. She married (1) in Virginia Thomas Johnson , son of Richard Johnson and (2) ca 1750-52 to John Crosby. Thomas Johnson was born 1694 in King William County, Virginia, and died 1734 in Hanover County, Virginia. In 1711 Thomas was issued a patent for 970 acres in King William County lying between the lands of the Gooches and Pamunkey River, which he possessed at the time of his death in 1734. Thomas was a Burgess from King and Queen in 1718, and for King William County in 1720-22. He was living at this time on his father’s estate, Chericoke, a tract of land, 750 acres in the parish of St. John, King William County at Pamunkey Neck. Thomas Johnson owned land in New Kent County in St. Paul’s Parrish on branch of Stonehorse Creek and on 5 September 1723 in Hanover County on Stony run.
In record books are the following:
1) Orphans Bond, 6 February 1734/5, Ann Johnson widow and David Meriwether Gent. and Joseph Fox of Hanover County are firmly bound unto Nicholas Meriwether Gent. first Justice in the Commission of the Peace for Hanover County as guardian of Richard, James, Ann and Thomas Johnson, orphans of Thomas Johnson, deceased
2) Deed of Gift, 12 December 1734, from Ann Johnson to her son Nicholas Johnson, a Boy Slave named Daniel and 3 Negro Girl Slaves, Sarah, Ester and Tamar
3) Deed, January 173/54, from Nicholas Johnson of King William County, to his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson
4) 26 April 1758 Ann Crosby gave to her son, Richard Johnson of St. Paul’s Par., Hanover Co. 14 Negro slaves
5) 26 Apr. 1757 Ann Crosby sold to Thomas Johnson of Caroline Co.
After Thomas died, she married in 1750 to John Cosby, born in 1680 and died in 1760. John’s 1st wife was Martha Garland (born 1690, died 1749), daughter of Edward Garland of Hanover County. John and Martha had 7 children, born between 1711 and 1722.
Ann Meriwether Crosby’s will, dated 2 February 1780, was recorded 9 May 1785 in Louisa County, Virginia.
References:
"A History of 'Louisa County, Virginia", by Malcolm H. Harris, MD 193
"Genealogies of Virginia Families" from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol IV
"The Louisa County Historical Magazine", Vol II No 1 Summer 1979
"Cavaliers and Pioneers" Abstracts of Virginia land Patents and Grants Vol III: 1695-1732, abstracted by Nell Marion Nugent p 213
"Cavaliers and Pioneers - Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants - Vol 4 1732-1741" Edited by Dennis Hudgins
"Cavaliers and Pioneers", Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, Vol 5 1741-1749 Edited by Dennis Ray Hudgins
"Old New Kent County Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and Places in King William County, St. John’s Parish" Volume II compiled by Malcolm Hart Harris MD p 754
"Hanover County, Virginia Court Records 1733-1735: Deeds, Wills and Inventories Abstracted and compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis p 27
"Hanover County, Virginia Court Records 1733-1735, Deeds, Wills, & Inventories Abstracted and Compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis p. 52
"Louisa County, Virginia", Deed Book A and B 1742-1759 Abstracted and compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis p. 139
"Abstracts of Early Louisa County, Virginia Will Books" 1743-1819 p. 79 W.B. 3, p.82.
Children of Ann Meriwether and Thomas Johnson
1. Nicholas Johnson, b 1710 d 04 Jun 1766 Louisa Co, VA m Elizabeth Hudson
2. SEMI RAMIS (Samarial) JOHNSON, b ca 1710-15 Hanover Co, VA d bef 1750 Louisa Co, VA
3. Thomas Johnson, b ca 1713-14.m Ursula Rowe
4. Henry Johnson
5. William Johnson, b 1716 d bef 11 Jun 1787
6. Richard Johnson, d 1771, New Castle, Hanover Co, VA m Dorothy Powers
7. Jane Johnson, b 1718 m Richard Chapman
8. James Johnson
9. Ann Johnson, b 1720 m John Bosewell (all 12 children died in childhood)
10. David Johnson, b ca 1730 d 1788 St. Martin’s Parrish, Louisa Co, VA
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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/7876/meriwether.html
(page does not exist as of 2006)
ANN MERIWETHER was born on 15 Jul 1694 in Goochland, Virginia, and died ca 1780-1785 in Louisa County, Virginia. She married (1) in Virginia Thomas Johnson , son of Richard Johnson and (2) ca 1750-52 to John Crosby. Thomas Johnson was born 1694 in King William County, Virginia, and died 1734 in Hanover County, Virginia. In 1711 Thomas was issued a patent for 970 acres in King William County lying between the lands of the Gooches and Pamunkey River, which he possessed at the time of his death in 1734. Thomas was a Burgess from King and Queen in 1718, and for King William County in 1720-22. He was living at this time on his father’s estate, Chericoke, a tract of land, 750 acres in the parish of St. John, King William County at Pamunkey Neck. Thomas Johnson owned land in New Kent County in St. Paul’s Parrish on branch of Stonehorse Creek and on 5 September 1723 in Hanover County on Stony run.
In record books are the following:
1) Orphans Bond, 6 February 1734/5, Ann Johnson widow and David Meriwether Gent. and Joseph Fox of Hanover County are firmly bound unto Nicholas Meriwether Gent. first Justice in the Commission of the Peace for Hanover County as guardian of Richard, James, Ann and Thomas Johnson, orphans of Thomas Johnson, deceased
2) Deed of Gift, 12 December 1734, from Ann Johnson to her son Nicholas Johnson, a Boy Slave named Daniel and 3 Negro Girl Slaves, Sarah, Ester and Tamar
3) Deed, January 173/54, from Nicholas Johnson of King William County, to his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson
4) 26 April 1758 Ann Crosby gave to her son, Richard Johnson of St. Paul’s Par., Hanover Co. 14 Negro slaves
5) 26 Apr. 1757 Ann Crosby sold to Thomas Johnson of Caroline Co.
After Thomas died, she married in 1750 to John Cosby, born in 1680 and died in 1760. John’s 1st wife was Martha Garland (born 1690, died 1749), daughter of Edward Garland of Hanover County. John and Martha had 7 children, born between 1711 and 1722.
Ann Meriwether Crosby’s will, dated 2 February 1780, was recorded 9 May 1785 in Louisa County, Virginia.
References:
"A History of 'Louisa County, Virginia", by Malcolm H. Harris, MD 193
"Genealogies of Virginia Families" from the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol IV
"The Louisa County Historical Magazine", Vol II No 1 Summer 1979
"Cavaliers and Pioneers" Abstracts of Virginia land Patents and Grants Vol III: 1695-1732, abstracted by Nell Marion Nugent p 213
"Cavaliers and Pioneers - Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants - Vol 4 1732-1741" Edited by Dennis Hudgins
"Cavaliers and Pioneers", Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, Vol 5 1741-1749 Edited by Dennis Ray Hudgins
"Old New Kent County Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and Places in King William County, St. John’s Parish" Volume II compiled by Malcolm Hart Harris MD p 754
"Hanover County, Virginia Court Records 1733-1735: Deeds, Wills and Inventories Abstracted and compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis p 27
"Hanover County, Virginia Court Records 1733-1735, Deeds, Wills, & Inventories Abstracted and Compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis p. 52
"Louisa County, Virginia", Deed Book A and B 1742-1759 Abstracted and compiled by Rosalie Edith Davis p. 139
"Abstracts of Early Louisa County, Virginia Will Books" 1743-1819 p. 79 W.B. 3, p.82.
Children of Ann Meriwether and Thomas Johnson
1. Nicholas Johnson, b 1710 d 04 Jun 1766 Louisa Co, VA m Elizabeth Hudson
2. SEMI RAMIS (Samarial) JOHNSON, b ca 1710-15 Hanover Co, VA d bef 1750 Louisa Co, VA
3. Thomas Johnson, b ca 1713-14.m Ursula Rowe
4. Henry Johnson
5. William Johnson, b 1716 d bef 11 Jun 1787
6. Richard Johnson, d 1771, New Castle, Hanover Co, VA m Dorothy Powers
7. Jane Johnson, b 1718 m Richard Chapman
8. James Johnson
9. Ann Johnson, b 1720 m John Bosewell (all 12 children died in childhood)
10. David Johnson, b ca 1730 d 1788 St. Martin’s Parrish, Louisa Co, VA
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Reference notes for Anne (Spouse 1)
The will of Nicholas II bequeathed Ann a plantation:
“Item, I do give and bequeath to my Daughter Ann Johnson my Plantation commonly called and known by the name of Roundabout together with Thurteen hundred acres of land to Her and Her Heirs forever.” 24
The name “Roundabout” is still in existence as the home of Anne Meriwether’s descendants, Mrs. Josephine Neal, Louisa, Virginia, who lives on and operates it in 1963 and whose forbearers have lived there since 1693. 105
In addition, Anne was also left 630 acres of land that were “bought of Edward Nix,” and the will further provided that after Ann’s death this acreage was to go to her son William Johnson. 105, 24
“Item, I do give and bequeath unto my Daughter Ann Johnson the land and plantation where she formily lived on the East side of the branch that parts it and the land I bought of Edward Nix being about six hundred and thirty acres, during her Natural life and after her Decease I do give and bequeath the said land to my Grandson William Johnson son to my above said Daughter Ann, and to the Heirs of his Body Lawfully begotten, and in case he failes of such Heirs, then I do give and bequeath the said Land to my Son William Meriwether and his Heirs forever.”
“Item, I do give and bequeath to my Daughter Ann Johnson my Plantation commonly called and known by the name of Roundabout together with Thurteen hundred acres of land to Her and Her Heirs forever.” 24
The name “Roundabout” is still in existence as the home of Anne Meriwether’s descendants, Mrs. Josephine Neal, Louisa, Virginia, who lives on and operates it in 1963 and whose forbearers have lived there since 1693. 105
In addition, Anne was also left 630 acres of land that were “bought of Edward Nix,” and the will further provided that after Ann’s death this acreage was to go to her son William Johnson. 105, 24
“Item, I do give and bequeath unto my Daughter Ann Johnson the land and plantation where she formily lived on the East side of the branch that parts it and the land I bought of Edward Nix being about six hundred and thirty acres, during her Natural life and after her Decease I do give and bequeath the said land to my Grandson William Johnson son to my above said Daughter Ann, and to the Heirs of his Body Lawfully begotten, and in case he failes of such Heirs, then I do give and bequeath the said Land to my Son William Meriwether and his Heirs forever.”
Notes for Thomas & Anne (Family)
The marriage of Anne and Thomas Johnson is shown by the will of Francis Clement, dated 8 April 1721: “Anne, wife of Thomas Johnson…”. They probably married in late 1712, as their first known son, Nicholas, was born in Oct 1713. Nicholas received a deed of gift from Ann in 1734. Other known children are Richard, Jane, Ann and Thomas, all listed orphans of Thomas Johnson in Feb 1735. A 1734 deed from Nicholas identifies his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson. Thomas, William and Ann are also mentioned in Ann’s will.
Other children alleged to belong to Thomas and Ann are: Semi Ramis/Semiramis, Henry, James and David Johnson. No records have been found to confirm them as children. The few records for Semiramis Johnson, who married Thomas Paulett, tend to discount the possibility that she is Ann’s daughter.
Supporting references:
Orphan bond: On 6 February 1734/5, Ann Johnson widow and David Meriwether Gent. and Joseph Fox of Hanover County are firmly bound unto Nicholas Meriwether Gent. first Justice in the Commission of the Peace for Hanover County as guardians of Richard, Jane, Ann and Thomas Johnson, orphans of Thomas Johnson, deceased. (Son Nicholas was married by Oct 1733 and did not need a guardian.)
Deed of Gift, 12 December 1734, from Ann Johnson to her son Nicholas Johnson, a Boy Slave named Daniel and 3 Negro Girl Slaves, Sarah, Ester and Tamar.
Deed, January 1734, from Nicholas Johnson of King William County, to his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson.
On 26 April 1758, Ann Crosby gave to her son, Richard Johnson of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, 14 Negro slaves.
Other children alleged to belong to Thomas and Ann are: Semi Ramis/Semiramis, Henry, James and David Johnson. No records have been found to confirm them as children. The few records for Semiramis Johnson, who married Thomas Paulett, tend to discount the possibility that she is Ann’s daughter.
Supporting references:
Orphan bond: On 6 February 1734/5, Ann Johnson widow and David Meriwether Gent. and Joseph Fox of Hanover County are firmly bound unto Nicholas Meriwether Gent. first Justice in the Commission of the Peace for Hanover County as guardians of Richard, Jane, Ann and Thomas Johnson, orphans of Thomas Johnson, deceased. (Son Nicholas was married by Oct 1733 and did not need a guardian.)
Deed of Gift, 12 December 1734, from Ann Johnson to her son Nicholas Johnson, a Boy Slave named Daniel and 3 Negro Girl Slaves, Sarah, Ester and Tamar.
Deed, January 1734, from Nicholas Johnson of King William County, to his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson.
On 26 April 1758, Ann Crosby gave to her son, Richard Johnson of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, 14 Negro slaves.
Research notes for Thomas & Anne (Family)
“Anne Meriwether and Thomas Johnson had at least six children: Nicholas, Richard, and William Johnson, one of whose descendants was Chapman Johnson — an eminent lawyer in the early nineteenth century.” 194