A marriage record is recorded in the parish book of the Holy Trinity Church (formerly Old Swedes Church) in
New Castle County, Delaware for Thomas Ogle and Elizabeth Robeson. (Another record for Thomas Ogle and
Elizabeth Davis is also registered in 1764).According to the note of Dr. Simeon Todd (deceased), 'Hercules Ogle, Thomas Ogle, John Ogle and their sister
Lucretia Ogle and husband Abraham Stroud moved from Delaware to Southwest Virginia in 1763, but stayed
only about a year because Indian troubles drove them out. They moved across the border into North Carolina.'All these deeds are recorded in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina. From Deed Book 6, page 164,
'Andrew Smith & wife Anna to Thomas Ogle, groom, for 60 pounds, 320 acres on Cabin Creek on East side of
Gunsmith's path,' granted 15 July 1760. Recorded 21 July 1764. Tests: George Magsune, William McConnell.This same 320 acres of land in Rowan County, which Thomas Ogle bought from Andrew Smith and wife Anna,
was divided among his three sons; Thomas Ogle Jr., Hercules Ogle, and William Ogle.18 Feb 1793 Thomas Ogle to Thomas Ogle Jr. 100a 30 July 1793 Thomas Ogle to Hercules Ogle 120a 19 Oct
1795 Thomas Ogle to William Ogle 100a ------ 320aIn 'North Carolina Genealogy', there are several Rowan County, North Carolina Tax Lists for 1760's. Only 'John
Ford's List of Taxables for the Year 1768' listed Thomas Ogle.On 23 May 1769, Thomas Ogle of Rowan County, North Carolina sold 67 acres on Little River, a branch of New
River, to William Murphy. This deed was duly recorded in Augusta County, Virginia.There is found in 'New River Tithables', complied by Mary B. Kegley, the 'List of a W. Herbert - 1772'. On this
list, Thomas Ogle appears with three tithables. The three tithables would include himself and two oldest sons,
John and Thomas Ogle.Thomas Ogle is listed as 1 tithable, no slaves, three horses, 13 cattle and owning land in the 1782 tax list of
Montgomery County, Virginia.In 'Montgomery County, Virginia-Circa 1790', Transcribed and edit by Nettie Schreiner-Yantis, the 'Personal
Property Tax List A-1789' gives this information: '27 Apr 1790-Thomas Ogle with 1 white males-16 years to 21
years, no slaves, and six horses.' The one white male listed above would be the youngest son, James Ogle.In Montgomer County, Virginia Survey Book 'D', Thomas Ogle bought 140 acres of land on both sides of Little
Reed Island Creek, 27 Nov 1789 from Thomas Black. This area was part of Grayson County, Virginia when
Thomas Ogle died. Today it is in Carroll County, Virginia.This was the same land that Thomas Ogle and his wife, Elizabeth deeded to their youngest son, James Ogle on 10
Jan 1801. The deed was proven in March 1803 after Thomas Ogle's death.During the 1780's and 1790's, Thomas ogle and his wife Elizabeth were living in Montgomery County, Virginia;
then Wythe County, Virginia, and later Grayson County, Virginia. At that time, the land that Thomas and Elizabeth
Ogle deeded to Thomas Jr. and Hercules Ogle in 1793, and to William Ogle in 1795 was located in rowan
County, North Carolina. This apparently accounts for the fact that in his will, Thomas Ogle left only one dollar
($1.00) each to his children.Thomas Ogle's will was dated 2 March 1802 and was probated at the March Court 1803 of Grayson County,
Virginia. In his will, he mentions his wife Elizabeth and names his children. There is no land mentioned.
Elizabeth is to have all movable property and each son and daughter is to have one dollar with the exception of
Hannah who is willed one cow.Thomas Ogle and his wife, Elizabeth, are believed to be buried in the large Ogle Cemetery on Peavine Ridge
just outside of Hillsville.
777. Priscilla LEACH OR ELKINS
Listed in a deed as wife of John or James ARNOLD in Russell co. Sold land to Seimon JACKSON. Listed in Russell county law order book #6 1817-1822 page 504. On 4 June 1822 ordered that William PRICE,William SAMPLES,James P. STROTHER & John WILSON or any three... appraise in current money the personal estate of Priscilla HUNT, dec.
HUNT, Priscilla, d. on or abt the 12th of May last (1822) (deposition of Jerusha Elkins, RCV LOB 6, 08 AUG
1822)(Priscilla has been stated to be Priscilla Elkins; another source says Leech)Probate of the estate of Priscilla Hunt
Law Order Book 6, Page 504
04 Jun 1822On the motion of Thomas Hunt who made oath, and together with Larkin Herndon and Alexander McFarlane his
securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of four hundred dollars conditioned as the law
directs, certificate is granted the said Thomas Hunt for obtaining administration of the estate of Priscilla Hunt
deceased in due form.Ordered that William Price, William Sample, James P. Strother and John Wilson or any three of them being first
sworn before a Justice of the Peace for that purpose do apprais in current money the personal estate of Priscilla
Hunt deceased, and return the appraisement under their hands signed by the administrator to this court.Page 510
02 Jul 1822On motion of Benjamin Gilbert by his counsel it is ordered that Jerusha Elkins, Sarah Jackson, Susanna Adison
and Elizabeth Jackson be summoned to appear here on the first day of the next August term of this court to give
evidence as to the non cupative will of Priscilla Hunt deceased, and that Thomas Hunt, William Hunt and
Elizabeth Jackson, sons and daughter of the said Priscilla Hunt being her next of kin and those only who are within
this commonwealth who could be summoned, be summoned to appear here on the first day of the next August term
of this court to contest the probat of said non cupative will if they please.Page 524
08 Aug 1822On the motion of Benjamin Gilbert to establish a nun cupative will of Priscilla Hunt deceased - and it appearing
that Thomas Hunt, William Hunt and Elizabeth Jackson sons and daughter of said Priscilla have been duly
summoned pursuant to an order of the last term; and they being present in court by counsel; Jerusha Elkins, Sally
Jackson and Susannah Addison witnesses introduced by the said Gilbert to prove the pretended testamentary
words being first duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God.The said Jerusha Elkins deposed, that about two weeks before sd. Priscilla's death which took place on or about
the 12th day of May last past this witness was sent for by said Priscilla who a short time after her arrival
commenced a convresation with witness in regard to the disposition of some of her property, which was to the
following effect: that after her death she wished Benjamin Gilbert's little daughter, Priscilla, to have the bed on
which she was then lying, and clothes; his little son to have her old grey mare; William Hunt's (calling his name
Buck Hunts) little girl to have her othre bed & clothes; his little son to have her young grey mare; & Thomas Hunt's
daughter Priscilla a cow and calf.This took place at her usual dwelling house in time of her last sickness; no person being there except witness.
She further stated, that decedent desired this distribution of the said property to be made after her death; and that if
there should arise any disputes, she wanted witness to state this her request: decedent did not expressly say this
was her will or that she wished witness to take notice of it further than above stated. Decedent also requested
witness to lay her out after her decease. The said Jerusha Elkins further deposed that the said Benjamin Gilbert has
two little sons, and decedent did not name the one to which she made the bequest.Question. Was decedent in her senses at the time you have mentioned when this conversation happened?
Ans. I think she was.Sally Jackson deposed that on the Friday before the death of Priscilla Hunt which took place on a Sunday some
time last spring she desired witness to take notice that she wished Benjamin Gilbert's little son which witness
understood to be his youngest son to have her old grey mare, and Buck Hunt's (meaning William Hunts) son to have
her young grey mare. These words witness stated were uttered at said Priscilla Hunts place of residence in the
time of her last sickness, & that no otherPage 525
person was present at the time.
Cross examined -
Question. Was Priscilla Hunt, at the time you have mentioned, capable of distinguishing one person from another,
and who had been there on that day besides yourself?
Ans. Stephen Boothe, George Bishop and John Hunt had been there on that day, and I think she knew each person,
and could distinguish him by his voice when he spoke to her. No other person was there to the knowledge of
witness; now was either of those already mentioned present when said Priscilla spoke of the disposition of her
property.
Question. Did she appear to have her senses perfectly at the time you had stated?
Answer, I think so.
Question. Did she say anything of the other property mentioned by Mrs. Elkins?
Ans. I heard her say nothing of other property; she mentioned only the two mares.Susanna Adison deposed, that a short time before the death of Priscilla Hunt, perhaps two weeks, or perhaps more
or less and during her last sickness witness was at the house of decedent, who then stated to this witness that she
desired Benjamin Gilbert's little daughter, Priscilla, to have the bed she was then lying on; Buck (meaning
William) Hunt to have the other bed. She also said she had given or wished John Hunt's daughter Cary to have a
yearling heifer, which of the expressions witness does not perfectly recollect; and that she desired Thomas Hunt's
Priscilla should have another heifer with her first calf; and stated at the same time seveal other things in regard to
her property, paticularly of her horses, none of which witness remembers, and would not therefore attempt to
detail them. The said Susanna also stated that Priscilla Hunt had for many years before her death resided at the
place where she died.Cross examined -
Was this conversation about disposing of her property her general conversation, or did she request you specially to
take notice of it?
Ans. She did not request me to take notice of it as her will it was merely her conversation at the time.An inventory of the property sold by the administrator of said Priscilla Hunt on a 12 months credit was also
produced before the Court and admitted by the parties as evidence of the value of the property referred to in the
foregoing depositions, and is as follows:1 cow and calf $9.00; 1 old grey mare $21.75; 1 young grey mare $30.51; 2 bed & furniture $16.00 each; and the
further investigation of testimony is continued till tomorrow.Page 526
09 Aug 1822On the motion of Benjamin Gilbert to establish the non cupative will of Priscilla Hunt; Thomas Hunt William Hunt
who oppose the establishment of said will, introduced John Hunt as a witness who being first duly sworn deposed,
that he was at the house of Priscilla Hunt on the Friday preceding her death, and that the only white person he saw
there was Sally Jackson.Page 527
Question - Did Mrs. Hunt appear to be perfectly in her senses, and was she of disposing mind and memory?
Answer - She appeared to be asleep when this witness arrived; Witness asked her how she was, to which she
replied she was bad enough. He asked her if she knew him, to which question she made no reply but shook her
head. A negro girl who was sitting by stating to Mrs. Hunt witnesses name and asking her if she knew him, she
knodded her head.
Q. Were you frequently at the house of Priscilla Hunt during her last illness?
Ans. Perhaps three times; once shortly after she was taken ill, another time perhaps between 8 & 12 days before
her death and the third time on the Friday above stated.
Question. What appeared to be the state of her mind at those times?
Ans. The first time witness was there she was sitting up in her bed, he had some conversation with her, and his
impression is that she was sensible. The second time he did not see her.
Question. Had you much conversation with her at your first visit?
Ans. He only asked her a few questions about her healthCross examined -
Question. When you saw your grandmother Priscilla Hunt on the Friday before her death, did she see you?
Ans. She opened her eyes and looked at witness.William Hunt one of the sons of decedent and one of her heirs at law, and who is one of the defendants in this case
being introduced as a witness by the plaintiff, was sworn -Question. Were you frequently with your mother during her last sickness?
Answer - I was generally there - I was there last on the Friday preceeding her death, which took place on Sunday.
Question - What was the state of her mind at the several times you were there?
Answer - She was sometimes in a state of mental derangement, at other times she retained her senses.
Question - What was the state of her mind on the Friday you have mentioned?
Answer - I was there on the evening of that day and enquired af Sally Jackson how she was, who answered that
she was so poorly that she could not tell how she was; that she had lately given her some drops since which she
appeared to be some easier. I went into the chamber where she lay; She was lying with her back next me - seemed
to breath with difficulty. Whether she was asleep or awake I did not know, and did not speak to her.
Question. Did she at any time during her last illness converse with you of the diposition of her property?
Ans. In some small matter, but being an heir at law and interested I claim the privilege of refusing to answer in
chief toPage 528
this question.
The Court supporting witness in his refusal to answer the counsel for the plaintiff excepted. And on motion of the
plaintiff and for reasons appearing to the court it is ordered that the investigation be continued till the next term; to
which the counsel for the defendants excepted.Common Law Order Book 1, Page 341
10 Sep 1822The record and proceeding of the County Court of Russell to establish the nun cupative will of Priscilla Hunt dec'd
on the application of Benjamin Gilbert; were this day dent and certified hither by one of the justices of said court,
in puruance of a writ of certivrare awarded by the Judge in vacation, upon the complain of Thomas Hunt &
William Hunt.Page 344
12 Spe 1822Thomas Hunt and William Hunt plaintiffs against Benjamin Gilbert defendant
On a writ of Cirtivrare to remove hither from the County Court of Russell the record and proceedings of said
County Court to establish the nun cupative will of Priscilla Hunt deceased.This day came the parties by ther counsel: whereupon the defendant moved to dismiss the said writ as having been
improvidently awarded; and the said motion being argued, it is sustained by the Court, but no costs are awarded
against the plaintiffs.Law Order Book 7, Page 15
07 Nov 1822Benjamin Gilbert, Plaintiff
against
Thomas Hunt and William Hunt deft's.On an application to establish the nun cupative will of Prscilla Hunt deceased by consent of the parties it is
ordered that this case be dismissed.
1788 Russell tax records Wilson, Harris 350 ac.
Second wife of Hans Jacob Honaker.
WILLIAM SHORT LIVED IN PITTSYLVANIA CO. VA. A DEED DATED SEPT 1802 SHOWS HIS SONS AS WILLIAM SHORT JR. AND JOSIAH SHORT.
Other wife Nancy BLACKWELL.
RATLIFF (Ratcliffe; Radcliff), John; m. Charlotte "Lottie" WHITE, d/o Abednego and Elizabeth White
(TAZEWELL CO VA DB 1:42) ("...unto the said John Ratliff and his bodily heirs begotten by my dau. Lotty...";
see also Fugate, p. 56, "Radcliff, Charlotte, heir of Abednego and Nancy White...' Nancy was her stepmother,
Abednego White having married (2) in Tazewell Co. VA on 27 Jul 1815, Nancy Blackwell. The marriage of
John Ratcliff and Charlotte White likely occurred in the Maiden Springs area of (then) Russell Co. VA, probably
between 1796-8.0