Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Birthbet 1686-1694, Surry County, Virginia
Residence1694–1721, “Island House”, Surry County, Virginia
Will Dated8 Apr 1721, Surry County, Virginia
Deathabt 9 Apr 1721, Surry County, Virginia
BurialSurry County, Virginia703
Will Proved21 Jun 1721, Surry County, Virginia
Web LinkGlebe House of Southwark Parish: https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/090-0012/
Web LinkThe Glebe - Map Location: http://tinyurl.com/gp2fsqr
Findagrave•https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77038248
FatherCapt. Francis Clements , M (ca1650-~1717)
MotherElizabeth Meriwether , F (~1661-ca1700)
Never married
Biography notes for Francis Clements Jr.
Francis Clements Jr. 9
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Francis was the only child of Elizabeth Meriwether and her second husband, Capt. Francis Clements. Francis Jr. was born in Surry County and resided most of his life on the 650 acre “Indian Spring” plantation originally bought by his grandfather, Nicholas Meriwether I in 1666, and sold by Nicholas II to Francis Sr. in 1694. Upon his death in 1721, Francis Jr. left a Will that named his uncles Nicholas II and William Browne and some of his Meriwether and Browne cousins.
In his Will, Francis Jr. left the “Indian Spring” property to the Vestry of Southwark Parish for use as a Glebe. The building that was erected still exists, known as “The Olde Glebe”, though now in private hands.
See The Meriwether Family in America: Volume I, The Colonists for additional details.
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Francis was the only child of Elizabeth Meriwether and her second husband, Capt. Francis Clements. Francis Jr. was born in Surry County and resided most of his life on the 650 acre “Indian Spring” plantation originally bought by his grandfather, Nicholas Meriwether I in 1666, and sold by Nicholas II to Francis Sr. in 1694. Upon his death in 1721, Francis Jr. left a Will that named his uncles Nicholas II and William Browne and some of his Meriwether and Browne cousins.
In his Will, Francis Jr. left the “Indian Spring” property to the Vestry of Southwark Parish for use as a Glebe. The building that was erected still exists, known as “The Olde Glebe”, though now in private hands.
See The Meriwether Family in America: Volume I, The Colonists for additional details.
Notes for Francis Clements Jr.
The date of birth for Francis is unknown, but his father gave him a gift of 516 acres of land on 15 October 1715. As it was not legal in Virginia to own land before age 21, Francis Jr. would have been born at least by 1694, when the Clements appear to be living at “Indian Spring”. He might also have taken possession of land at age 16, suggesting he may have been born at least by 1699, but the fact that Lydia obtained an attorney to represent her in the transaction creates a degree of finality in the gift beyond mere possession.
Francis died, unmarried, between 8 April 1721, when his will was dated, and 21 June 1721, when his will was probated in Surry County.
Francis Jr. is believed to be the only known child of Francis and Elizabeth. All of Francis Sr.’s other known children were by his second wife. One half sister of Francis Jr., Mary, married William Browne, the son of Jane Meriwether and Capt. William Brown, aunt & uncle of Francis Jr.
Francis died, unmarried, between 8 April 1721, when his will was dated, and 21 June 1721, when his will was probated in Surry County.
Francis Jr. is believed to be the only known child of Francis and Elizabeth. All of Francis Sr.’s other known children were by his second wife. One half sister of Francis Jr., Mary, married William Browne, the son of Jane Meriwether and Capt. William Brown, aunt & uncle of Francis Jr.
Will notes for Francis Clements Jr.
Will of Francis Clements Jr. 704
The will of Francis Clements Jr. was dated 8 April 1721 and presented to court 21 June 1721.
He bequeaths his plantation, Indian Springs, to the Church-wardens and Vestry of South parish “for a Glebe for the said parish” in Surry County.
Also named:
Uncles: Maj. Nicholas Meriweather and Capt. William Browne.
Cousins: William, David, Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah, and Mary Meriweather. Children of Majr. Nicho. Meriweather.
Ann Johnson wife of Thomas Johnson.
Cousins: Jane, Walker, Mary, Elizabeth, and Anne Browne.
Cousins: Henry Browne and William Browne Jr.
Brothers: Benjamin Clements and Thomas Clements.
Step-mother: Lydia Clements.
William Browne Jr. designated as executor.
The will of Francis Clements Jr. was dated 8 April 1721 and presented to court 21 June 1721.
He bequeaths his plantation, Indian Springs, to the Church-wardens and Vestry of South parish “for a Glebe for the said parish” in Surry County.
Also named:
Uncles: Maj. Nicholas Meriweather and Capt. William Browne.
Cousins: William, David, Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah, and Mary Meriweather. Children of Majr. Nicho. Meriweather.
Ann Johnson wife of Thomas Johnson.
Cousins: Jane, Walker, Mary, Elizabeth, and Anne Browne.
Cousins: Henry Browne and William Browne Jr.
Brothers: Benjamin Clements and Thomas Clements.
Step-mother: Lydia Clements.
William Browne Jr. designated as executor.