Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
BirthOct 1736, Richmond, Virginia
DeathMar 1815, Virginia
BurialLouisa County, Virginia135
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FatherJoseph Pollard , M (1701-1791)
MotherPriscilla Hoomes , F (1702-1795)
Spouses
1James Meriwether 
125,126,127, G Grandson, M
125,126,127, G Grandson, MDeathJun 1801, Louisa County, Virginia
BurialLouisa County, Virginia130
FatherDavid Meriwether , M (~1690-1744)
MotherAnne Holmes , F (1695-1736)
ChildrenAnne , F (1763-)
Thomas , M (~1766-1837)
Joseph (Died as Child), M (1771-)
John M. , M (1774-1854)
Robert , M (~1779-<1821)
Notes for Elizabeth Pollard
From the will of her father 133
Item. I give to my daughter, Elizabeth Meriwether the use of young negro woman named Rachel & her increase during her natural life & at her death to be equally divided between her children. I also give her one fifth part of my said stocks in Goochland and a sixth part of my Household furniture.”
Item. I give to my daughter, Elizabeth Meriwether the use of young negro woman named Rachel & her increase during her natural life & at her death to be equally divided between her children. I also give her one fifth part of my said stocks in Goochland and a sixth part of my Household furniture.”
Obituary notes for Elizabeth Pollard
The Lynchburg Press (Lynchburg, VA), 27 April 1815
Merriwether, Mrs. Elizabeth died around Feb. 5, 1815. She was about 80 years of age and of Richmond.
Merriwether, Mrs. Elizabeth died around Feb. 5, 1815. She was about 80 years of age and of Richmond.
Obituary notes for Elizabeth Pollard
New England Palladium & Commercial Advertiser, 12 May 1815
Died In Virginia, Jan. 30, 1815, Mrs. Mellicent, wife of Col. E. Pendleton, 70, Feb. 5, Mrs. Sarah, relict of Hon. Judge Pendleton, 90— Same day, Mrs. Anne Taylor, 80. In March, Mrs. Elizabeth Merriwether, 80.
All sisters, and daughters of the late Mr. Joseph and Priscilla Pollard, each of whom lived to be 90.
Died In Virginia, Jan. 30, 1815, Mrs. Mellicent, wife of Col. E. Pendleton, 70, Feb. 5, Mrs. Sarah, relict of Hon. Judge Pendleton, 90— Same day, Mrs. Anne Taylor, 80. In March, Mrs. Elizabeth Merriwether, 80.
All sisters, and daughters of the late Mr. Joseph and Priscilla Pollard, each of whom lived to be 90.
Marriage/Wedding notes for James & Elizabeth (Family)
Joseph and William Meriwether signed a marriage bond for £50 on 6 September 1762 in Louisa County. The subsequent marriage was conducted on 10 September by Rev. William Douglass, as recorded in the Douglas Register: “Merriwether, James & Eliz: Pollard, in this Parish 1762 Sep: 10”.
Relationship notes for James & Elizabeth (Family)
• Elizabeth Pollard is the Half 1st Cousin of James Meriwether
Common Ancestor: George Hoomes (person: 83369)
• Grandfather of James Meriwether
• Grandfather of Elizabeth Pollard
Common Ancestor: George Hoomes (person: 83369)
• Grandfather of James Meriwether
• Grandfather of Elizabeth Pollard