Individual Details
Jenkin WILLIAMS
(1745 - Nov 1829)
Jenkin and Uriah became the first white settlers in the Rye Valley of Montgomery County, Virginia when they located their home at the headwaters on the South Fork of the Holston River. Montgomery County was later to become Wythe, and eventually Smyth County.
When Jenkin and his brother Joseph and their families settled in the Rye Valley on the South Fork of the Holston River near present day Teas, Virginia, the area was in Fincastle County, then Washington in 1775. Jurisdiction of this area was turned over to Montgomery County around 1785. The Rye Valley of Montgomery County was later to become Wythe in 1790, and Smyth County in 1832. On page 256 of the "Record of Certificates of Commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Counties, 1767-1788," Jinkin Williams is granted claim to 400 acres in Washington County, on South Fork of Holston, settled 1775, for the same as assignee of Michael Razor, 200 acres in Washington County on Staileys Creek, settled 1772.
Jenkin was recorded in the 1782 Washington County Tax List in Col. Arthur Campbell's Precinct as having 1 tithe, 5 horses, and 7 cattle. He was listed living in the tax area from the head waters of South Fork Holston River, Middle Fork Holston River, Cripple Creek, and Blue Spring in 1789 Montgomery County and the 1793 Wythe County Tax Lists.
Montgomery Co., Entry Book B, p. 368: 20 Feb. 1787...Jenkin Williams, assignee, treasury warrant, 100 acres to include the falls of Stailey's Creek on the South Fork of Holston River.
Wythe Co., Entry Book 1, pp. 83 & 89: 12 Sept. 1792...Absalom Cox, assignee of Jenkins Williams, assignee of William Neal, by above warrent, 100 acres on Wilson Creek, beginning on the south side. 12 Feb. 1793...Michael Branstrater, assignee of Jenkin Williams, assignee of William Neel, treasury warrent, 50 acres on Cripple Creek, adjoining Andrew Branstrater and to extend towards Iron Mountain.
Wythe Co., Survey Book 1, pps. 275 & 488: 6 Feb. 1796...Doctor Thomas Rustin, 20,000 acres, on entry on treasury warrant, 1795, assigned by Richard C. Pollard, on Holston River and Cripple Creek, with 11,000 acres of prior claims excluded: Jinkin Williams, John Griffeth, Joseph Williams, Peter Razor, James Scott, Henry Vice, Charles and David Bustard, George Christley, Henry Vaught, John Newland, and John Lastly. 10 Sept. 1799...Henry Vice, 142 acres, 1789, in Montgomery County, on part of treasury warrant, 1782, on waters of South Fork of Holston River, with Jenkin Williams line and corner to Jarvis Smith's land.
Wythe County Court Order Books: June 22, 1790..William Nelson was granted the administration of the estate of John Nelson, deceased. John Vaught, John Griffits, and Jenkin Williams were to appraise the value of the slaves and the remainder of the estate. June 14, 1796...The Grand Jury, composed of William Gleaves (foreman), George Kegley, Jinkin Williams, Thomas Gannaway, and 14 others. December 13, 1796...Ordered that Jinken Williams be appointed overseer of the road from the top of Iron Mountain to the Cripple Creek road at Shaley James and that he with the hands on th South Fork of Holston keep the same in repair. September 13, 1798, a law suit "Peter Razor vs. Jinkin Williams" was abated by the death of Peter Razor, the plaintiff. May 14, 1800, he was appointed appraiser of the estate and lands of James Dougherty, deceased. On April 14, 1802, Jenkin served on the jury in the case of "Commonwealth vs. John Bishop" for suffering gaming in his house. John Bishop was found not guilty and granted to recover his costs against Robert Cranston, the prosecutor. January 14, 1806: The road from Michael Busters in Rye Valley by Samuel Williams [son] and thence by Peirce's Iron Works to the Washington [County] Line to be opened. Jenkin Williams was appointed Surveyor of the same from the county line to the top of Wharf Hill and Samuel Williams to appoint the hands under said overseer.
Wythe County Court Order Books: November 9, 1829. The will of Jenkin Williams, deceased, was proved by Peter Keesling and William Scott. James and Levi Williams to act as executors. Moses Peirce, George Pierce and John Griffet to appraise the personal estate.
When Jenkin and his brother Joseph and their families settled in the Rye Valley on the South Fork of the Holston River near present day Teas, Virginia, the area was in Fincastle County, then Washington in 1775. Jurisdiction of this area was turned over to Montgomery County around 1785. The Rye Valley of Montgomery County was later to become Wythe in 1790, and Smyth County in 1832. On page 256 of the "Record of Certificates of Commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Counties, 1767-1788," Jinkin Williams is granted claim to 400 acres in Washington County, on South Fork of Holston, settled 1775, for the same as assignee of Michael Razor, 200 acres in Washington County on Staileys Creek, settled 1772.
Jenkin was recorded in the 1782 Washington County Tax List in Col. Arthur Campbell's Precinct as having 1 tithe, 5 horses, and 7 cattle. He was listed living in the tax area from the head waters of South Fork Holston River, Middle Fork Holston River, Cripple Creek, and Blue Spring in 1789 Montgomery County and the 1793 Wythe County Tax Lists.
Montgomery Co., Entry Book B, p. 368: 20 Feb. 1787...Jenkin Williams, assignee, treasury warrant, 100 acres to include the falls of Stailey's Creek on the South Fork of Holston River.
Wythe Co., Entry Book 1, pp. 83 & 89: 12 Sept. 1792...Absalom Cox, assignee of Jenkins Williams, assignee of William Neal, by above warrent, 100 acres on Wilson Creek, beginning on the south side. 12 Feb. 1793...Michael Branstrater, assignee of Jenkin Williams, assignee of William Neel, treasury warrent, 50 acres on Cripple Creek, adjoining Andrew Branstrater and to extend towards Iron Mountain.
Wythe Co., Survey Book 1, pps. 275 & 488: 6 Feb. 1796...Doctor Thomas Rustin, 20,000 acres, on entry on treasury warrant, 1795, assigned by Richard C. Pollard, on Holston River and Cripple Creek, with 11,000 acres of prior claims excluded: Jinkin Williams, John Griffeth, Joseph Williams, Peter Razor, James Scott, Henry Vice, Charles and David Bustard, George Christley, Henry Vaught, John Newland, and John Lastly. 10 Sept. 1799...Henry Vice, 142 acres, 1789, in Montgomery County, on part of treasury warrant, 1782, on waters of South Fork of Holston River, with Jenkin Williams line and corner to Jarvis Smith's land.
Wythe County Court Order Books: June 22, 1790..William Nelson was granted the administration of the estate of John Nelson, deceased. John Vaught, John Griffits, and Jenkin Williams were to appraise the value of the slaves and the remainder of the estate. June 14, 1796...The Grand Jury, composed of William Gleaves (foreman), George Kegley, Jinkin Williams, Thomas Gannaway, and 14 others. December 13, 1796...Ordered that Jinken Williams be appointed overseer of the road from the top of Iron Mountain to the Cripple Creek road at Shaley James and that he with the hands on th South Fork of Holston keep the same in repair. September 13, 1798, a law suit "Peter Razor vs. Jinkin Williams" was abated by the death of Peter Razor, the plaintiff. May 14, 1800, he was appointed appraiser of the estate and lands of James Dougherty, deceased. On April 14, 1802, Jenkin served on the jury in the case of "Commonwealth vs. John Bishop" for suffering gaming in his house. John Bishop was found not guilty and granted to recover his costs against Robert Cranston, the prosecutor. January 14, 1806: The road from Michael Busters in Rye Valley by Samuel Williams [son] and thence by Peirce's Iron Works to the Washington [County] Line to be opened. Jenkin Williams was appointed Surveyor of the same from the county line to the top of Wharf Hill and Samuel Williams to appoint the hands under said overseer.
Wythe County Court Order Books: November 9, 1829. The will of Jenkin Williams, deceased, was proved by Peter Keesling and William Scott. James and Levi Williams to act as executors. Moses Peirce, George Pierce and John Griffet to appraise the personal estate.
Events
| Birth | 1745 | Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | 1764 | Rye Valley, Smyth, Virginia - Uriah MARKS | | ||
| Property | 1775 | "Record of Certificates of Commissioners of Washington and Montgomery Cos., 1767-1788," Jinkin Williams granted 400 acres in Washington Co. on South Fork of Holston, settled 1775, for the same as assignee of Michael Razor, 200 acres on Stailey's Creek. - Washington County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 1782 | Jenkin was recorded in the 1782 Washington County Tax List in Col. Arthur Campbell's Precinct as having 1 tithe, 5 horses, and 7 cattle. - Washington County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 20 Feb 1787 | Montgomery Co., Entry Book B, p. 368: 20 Feb. 1787...Jenkin Williams, assignee, treasury warrant, 100 acres to include the falls of Stailey's Creek on the South Fork of Holston River. - Montgomery County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 1789 | Liisted as living in the tax area from the head waters of South Fork Holston River, Middle Fork Holston River, Cripple Creek, and Blue Spring. - Montgomery County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 12 Sep 1792 | Wythe Co., Entry Book 1, p. 83: Absalom Cox, assignee of Jenkins Williams, assignee of William Neal, by above warrent, 100 acres on Wilson Creek, beginning on the south side. - Wythe County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 1793 | Listed living in the tax area from the head waters of South Fork Holston River, Middle Fork Holston River, Cripple Creek, and Blue Spring. - Wythe County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 12 Feb 1793 | Wythe Co. Entry Book 1, p. 89: Michael Branstrater, assignee of Jenkin Williams, assignee of William Neel, treasury warrent, 50 acres on Cripple Creek, adjoining Andrew Branstrater and to extend towards Iron Mountain. - Wythe County, Virginia | |||
| Property | 13 Dec 1796 | Court Order Book: Jinken Williams be appointed overseer of the road from the top of Iron Mountain to the Cripple Creek road at Shaley James and that he with the hands on the South Fork of Holston keep the same in repair. - Wythe County, Virginia | |||
| Residence | 1810 | Wythe County, Virginia | | ||
| Residence | 1820 | Evesham, Wythe, Virginia | | ||
| Will | 24 Sep 1827 | Wythe County, Virginia |  | ||
| Probate | 9 Nov 1829 | Wythe County, Virginia | |||
| Death | Nov 1829 | Rye Valley, Smyth, Virginia | | ||
| Burial | Morgan Cemetery - Smyth County, Virginia |
Families
| Spouse | Uriah MARKS (1745 - 1830) |
| Child | Richard Williams (1767 - 1840) |
| Child | Samuel Williams (1769 - ) |
| Child | Leah Williams (1771 - ) |
| Child | Rachel Williams (1773 - ) |
| Child | John Williams (1775 - ) |
| Child | James Williams (1777 - ) |
| Child | Elisha Williams (1779 - ) |
| Child | Ury Williams (1781 - ) |
| Child | Levi WILLIAMS (1782 - 1867) |
| Child | Polly Williams (1783 - ) |
| Child | Molly Williams (1785 - ) |
| Father | Richard WILLIAMS (1717 - 1797) |
| Mother | Margaret [--?--] (1718 - 1785) |
| Sibling | Joseph Williams (1742 - 1830) |
| Sibling | James Williams (1744 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary Williams (1746 - ) |
| Sibling | Enos Williams (1748 - 1830) |
Notes
Will
Will of Jenkin WilliamsWythe County, Virginia Will Book 3, p. 378
In the name of God Amen I Jenkin Williams of Wythe County and state of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind and memory but but being in a low state of health and considering that life is uncertain and that death is the inevitable to all do hereby make this my last will and testament after the payment of my just debts in manner and form following to wit:
First, I will that my wife Ury should she out live me keep to her peaceable possession during her natural life all the household and kitchen furniture to use as she may see cause (excepting that her having the right to sell or dispose of it) and that my son Levi see that she be well provided for and carefully attended to during her natural life.
Secondly. My son Richard having received from me what I intended for him nothing remains for him but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to him.
Thirdly. My son Samuel haveing received from me what I intended for him nothing remains for him but one Dollar which I hereby bequeath to him.
Fourthly. My daughter Leah, haveing received from me what I intended for her nothing remains for her but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to her.
Fifthly. My daughter Rachel deceased, having received from me what I intended for her nothing remains for her children but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to them.
Sixthly. My son John deceased haveing received from me what I intended for him nothing remains for his children but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to them.
Seventhly. My son James haveing received from me what I intended for him nothing remains for him but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to him, also my two books first and second Vols. By Benedict.
Eigthly. My son Elisha haveing received part of what I intended for him there yet remains for him twentyfive pounds to be paid in trade four years after my decease by my son Levie.
Ninthly. I will and bequeath to my son Levie and his heirs forever the tract of land whereon I now live containing by survey four hundred acres, of which I let my son Samuel have ten acres and my son James have one hundred and seventeen acres the residue being two hundred and seventy three acres the same more or less. I hereby bequeath as afforesaid to my son Levie and his heirs forever also I beqeath to my son Levie my large family bible.
Tenthly. My daughter Ury having received from me what I intended for her nothing remains for her but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to her.
Eleventhly. My daughter Polly haveing received from me what I intended for her nothing remains for her but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to her.
Twelfthly. My daughter Milly haveing received from me what I intended for her nothing remains for her but one dollar which I hereby bequeath to her.
Thirteenth it is my will and desire that my son Levie should he out (live) me and his mother to see that we are decently intered, for which trouble and expence I will that he be paid out of my estate, and if any of my personalble estate be left at the death of myself and my wife Ury, I will that my Executors hereafter named make sale of the same and divide the income therof equally among such of my children as may be liveing at that time.
Finally. It is my will and desire that my son James Williams, my friend Joseph Scott, and my son Levi Williams do act as executors to this my last will and testament hereby revokeing all other or former wills or Testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day of Sept 24 in the year of eighteen hundred and twenty seven.
Jenkin Williams
Witnesses: Peter Kislling (Keesling)
Moses Pence and William Scott
Virginia: At a Court held for Wythe County on Monday the 9th day of November 1829. This the last will and Testament of Jenkin Williams decd. was presented in Court and being proved by the oaths of Peter Kisling and William Scott two of the subscribing witness thereto the same is ordered to be recorded. And Joseph Scott one of the Exors. named in the said Will having appeared in Court in Court and refused to take upon himself the burthen of the execution therof. On the motion of James Williams and Levi Williams the other exors. Named in said Will, who with Joseph Scott and William Scott their securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $400. conditioned as the law directs and took the oath required by law probate of said will is granted them in due form.
Teste J.P. Mathews c.e.
Endnotes
1. , Steve Deitz of Woodlake, California (N.p.: n.p., n.d.).
2. Ancestry.com, Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012).
3. , Regina Place of Raleigh, North Carolina (N.p.: n.p., n.d.).
4. Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), Year: 1810; Census Place: Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 71; Page: 294; Image: 00576; Family History Library Film: 0181431.
5. Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Evensham, Wythe, Virginia; Page: 226; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 243.
6. , LDS Family History Library, IGI. LDS Web Site (N.p.: n.p., n.d.).
7. Ancestry.com, Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012).