John Crowe, our immigrant grandfather, arrived from Newton, county of Washford, Ireland, in 1620. We have no marriage records. I have seen genealogists list, Ann, as his wife's name. But, right now, I'm not sure where this information comes. In the future, it may be revealed. Let's assume that in 1620, John was in his early 20's. He would have been born around 1600, give or take. (I've actually seen 1594 listed, but again, I'm not sure the documentation this is derived from.)
The following will links, John, with his son, Thomas.
From the Essex County, VA, Will Book: Pg. 154:
Will of William Green of Essex County, VA.
24 July 1703 Probated 10 Feb. 1703/4.
To “my cousin Thomas Games son of John Games” 166 acres “whereon I now live.” He failing in heirs named Games the land to return to “my sister Sarah Games.”
To Thomas Games personal property which “was of my Father’s Estate.”
To Thomas Crowe son of John Crowe land “whereupon my father lived by Piscataway Perry on south side of the creek.”
To John Games a servant boy named William Lancaster.
To John Crow 2000 lb. tobo.
Residue of estate to be divided by Thomas Games and John Games, they to be exctrs.
Wit: Signed
William Johnson William Green
Argoll Blackstone
John x Taylor
(John Games must be a family friend, he's mentioned again in Thomas' will.)
This is the only on-line documentation I've found (in about 2 years of research) with written proof linking John to Thomas. I'm hoping to uncover more about our immigrant grandfather....but, unless I go to Essex county, VA, it's probably not going to happen soon. Showing up in person to an archives is usually the best way to uncover the nitty gritty. Archivists are awesome people, too! They are always so helpful. It's probably because they rarely have interaction with live humans. Their interaction is usually with the dead ones' names written on yellowing parchment.
Generation No. 2
Thomas Crowe (d. 1708), son of John
I have not found record of Thomas' first wife. Genealogists have recognized her as, Ann.
Children of Thomas and Ann:
1. John Crowe
2. ? Crowe m. Evan Davis
Mary Newball was the second wife of Thomas (married between 1700&1708). She was a widow, having buried her first husband James Newball. In the 1699 records of Essex county, it is found she posted bond for the adminstration of James' estate. No children issued from the Crowe marriage.
The above will tells he had a daughter who married, Evan Davis. He had two grandchildren, Elliner and Thomas. Elliner was not yet 18 years in 1708 and Thomas was not yet 21 years in 1708. Thomas had a son named, John, presumably in honor of grandfather, John Crowe. Thomas may have been literate as he could sign a T. He had an orchard. Also, make note of the name named, Daniel Dobyns. He comes up again.
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Essex Co., VA Deed & Will Book 13, p. 308:
Will dtd. 21 May 1697/1698; Proved 10 Apr 1710
Will of John Dicks of Essex County, being sick and weak of body.
Unto my eldest son Thomas, my son James, my son William, and
my son John, 500 acres I formerly bought of James Vaughon and
John Vaughon [Vaughan, Vaughn] in Southfarnham Parish, to be
equally divided when my youngest son John shall arrive to the age
of twenty one years. But I give my eldest son Thomas free liberty
to seat upon the tract upon any part thereof when he shall attain to
the age of twenty one years and he have his first choice. In case
my eldest son Thomas or any of the rest of my sons die without
heirs, then the tract of land to be equally divided amongst the rest.
Unto my dear and loving wife Ursula my plantation on which I now
live upon which I formerly bought of William Covington Senr.,
lately deceased, to dispose of as she shall think fit, as also what
stock of cattles and hoggs, horses and mares and all other
moveables whatsoever I now have and enjoy. My dear and loving
wife Ursula executrix.
John Dicks
Wits.: Mary Nubell (M her mark), Samll. CoatesProved by Mary Crow LATE Mary Nubell [Newball, Newbill,
Newbell] and Samll. Coates.
(John Games must be a family friend, he's mentioned again in Thomas' will.)
This is the only on-line documentation I've found (in about 2 years of research) with written proof linking John to Thomas. I'm hoping to uncover more about our immigrant grandfather....but, unless I go to Essex county, VA, it's probably not going to happen soon. Showing up in person to an archives is usually the best way to uncover the nitty gritty. Archivists are awesome people, too! They are always so helpful. It's probably because they rarely have interaction with live humans. Their interaction is usually with the dead ones' names written on yellowing parchment.
Generation No. 2
Thomas Crowe (d. 1708), son of John
I have not found record of Thomas' first wife. Genealogists have recognized her as, Ann.
Children of Thomas and Ann:
1. John Crowe
2. ? Crowe m. Evan Davis
Mary Newball was the second wife of Thomas (married between 1700&1708). She was a widow, having buried her first husband James Newball. In the 1699 records of Essex county, it is found she posted bond for the adminstration of James' estate. No children issued from the Crowe marriage.
From the John Frederick Dorman transcription of Essex Co., VA, deeds, we find:
DORMAN, John Frederick: Essex County, Virginia Deeds and Wills No. 13, 1707-1711; Copyright, 1963, by J. F. Dorman; Published, 1963, by J. F. Dorman, Washington, D. C., USA, p. 40:
Essex Co., VA Deed & Will Book 13, p. 157
Will dtd. 21 Sept 1708; Proved & Rec. 11 Oct 1708
The will of Thomas Crow, being weake in body.
Unto my loveing wife Mary the third part of all my personall and
moveable estate. I discharge my son in law Evan Davis from all
debts, dues or demands belonging to me except 700 pounds of
tobacco now due to my estate. Unto my two grandchildren Thomas
and Elliner Crow all the remainder of my whole estate to be equally
divided between them and to be paid unto Elliner when she attaines
to the age of eighteen years, but if marryed bfore that age to be paid
at the day of marriage, and my grandson Thomas Crow be paid his
Will dtd. 21 Sept 1708; Proved & Rec. 11 Oct 1708
The will of Thomas Crow, being weake in body.
Unto my loveing wife Mary the third part of all my personall and
moveable estate. I discharge my son in law Evan Davis from all
debts, dues or demands belonging to me except 700 pounds of
tobacco now due to my estate. Unto my two grandchildren Thomas
and Elliner Crow all the remainder of my whole estate to be equally
divided between them and to be paid unto Elliner when she attaines
to the age of eighteen years, but if marryed bfore that age to be paid
at the day of marriage, and my grandson Thomas Crow be paid his
part when he attaines the age of twenty one years, but in case either
die before the age specified, his or her part to belong to the survivor.
Unto my grandson Thomas Crow my dwelling plantation with the land,
housing, fenceing and orchards.
My son John Crow executor.
Thomas Crow (T his mark)
Wits.: Danll. Dobyns, Nicho. Smith Junr., John Powell
Proved by Daniel Dobyns, Nicholas Smith Junr., and John Powell.11 Oct 1708. Bond of John Crow as executor of Thomas Crow.
Unto James Boughan of Essex County, Gent., in behalf of the
Court. For 500 pounds sterling. Securities, John Games and
Peter Harwood.
Joh. CrowJoh. Games
Peter Harwood (PH his mark)
Wits.: Edw. Gouldman, Ja. Alderson
Acknowledged.
die before the age specified, his or her part to belong to the survivor.
Unto my grandson Thomas Crow my dwelling plantation with the land,
housing, fenceing and orchards.
My son John Crow executor.
Thomas Crow (T his mark)
Wits.: Danll. Dobyns, Nicho. Smith Junr., John Powell
Proved by Daniel Dobyns, Nicholas Smith Junr., and John Powell.11 Oct 1708. Bond of John Crow as executor of Thomas Crow.
Unto James Boughan of Essex County, Gent., in behalf of the
Court. For 500 pounds sterling. Securities, John Games and
Peter Harwood.
Joh. CrowJoh. Games
Peter Harwood (PH his mark)
Wits.: Edw. Gouldman, Ja. Alderson
Acknowledged.
The above will tells he had a daughter who married, Evan Davis. He had two grandchildren, Elliner and Thomas. Elliner was not yet 18 years in 1708 and Thomas was not yet 21 years in 1708. Thomas had a son named, John, presumably in honor of grandfather, John Crowe. Thomas may have been literate as he could sign a T. He had an orchard. Also, make note of the name named, Daniel Dobyns. He comes up again.
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Essex Co., VA Deed & Will Book 13, p. 308:
Will dtd. 21 May 1697/1698; Proved 10 Apr 1710
Will of John Dicks of Essex County, being sick and weak of body.
Unto my eldest son Thomas, my son James, my son William, and
my son John, 500 acres I formerly bought of James Vaughon and
John Vaughon [Vaughan, Vaughn] in Southfarnham Parish, to be
equally divided when my youngest son John shall arrive to the age
of twenty one years. But I give my eldest son Thomas free liberty
to seat upon the tract upon any part thereof when he shall attain to
the age of twenty one years and he have his first choice. In case
my eldest son Thomas or any of the rest of my sons die without
heirs, then the tract of land to be equally divided amongst the rest.
Unto my dear and loving wife Ursula my plantation on which I now
live upon which I formerly bought of William Covington Senr.,
lately deceased, to dispose of as she shall think fit, as also what
stock of cattles and hoggs, horses and mares and all other
moveables whatsoever I now have and enjoy. My dear and loving
wife Ursula executrix.
John Dicks
Wits.: Mary Nubell (M her mark), Samll. CoatesProved by Mary Crow LATE Mary Nubell [Newball, Newbill,
Newbell] and Samll. Coates.
