Individual Details

John Justice

(1725 - 1803)

Major-Drum and Fife Corps. Revolutionary War Pension #W9092. Family Oral History has it that the painting "Spirit of 76" is modeled after John Justice Sr., John Justice Jr., and Simeon Justice who were all Musicians at Fort Rutledge or Nintey Six, SC. This was mentioned on the History Channel. Also served in Captain Tutts South Carolina Volunteers. Served with General Francis Marion (SWAMP FOX) after his prison release. “Early Settlers in the Tug River Valley-Two Volumes” by Ely: John Justice was a Major of a British Regiment, and had been reared a loyal British Subject. He deserted the British in the Tidewater Area of Virginia and fled to Charleston, South
Carolina with his 2 Sons John and Simeon and joined the Colonists. John Sr. was made a Major in the North Carolina Line. Even though they were without Pay for long periods of time; These Men continued the Fight!

Events

Birth1725Charles City Co, Virginia
Probate28 Aug 1751John Justice built a water grist mill for William Wilson, and same is not properly built. Augusta Co
Probate 2ndApr 1760John Justice Jr. being guilty of profanely swearing 2 oaths is fined.
MilitaryBet 1777 and 1782North/South Carolinia
Death1803Travelers Rest, South Carolina
MarriageHalifax County, Virginia - Mary Slone
AKA (Facts Pg)Sr.

Families

SpouseMary Slone (1738 - )
ChildJohn Justice (1762 - 1831)
ChildSimeon Justice (1765 - 1846)
ChildNancy Justice ( - )
FatherJohn Justice (1696 - 1766)
MotherMary Houge (1683 - 1778)
SiblingSimeon Justice (1727 - 1783)
SiblingMary Justice (1730 - )
SiblingThomas Justice (1732 - 1807)
SiblingAlice (Abbie) Justice (1735 - )
SiblingWilliam Justice (1737 - 1813)