Individual Details

Robert Woodson

(1660 - Feb 1729/30)



Robert Woodson Jr's name first appeared on a certificate of marriage along with his father's at the Curles Monthly Meeting. 1701, 5, 25.

It isn't known which children were those born to Elizabeth or Sarah Lewis. They are both believed to be daughters of John Lewis and sisters of the William Lewis who married his sister Elizabeth Woodson.

His will was dated 6 Jul 1729 and proved in Feb of 1730. It's in Henrico Co Wills & Deeds 1725-37, p.260.
Will of Robert WOODSON, Sr.
To Son Stephen, the land that came in my possession by marriage with his mother, also 50 acres that belonged to John Lewis.
To son Joseph, a parcel in Goochland County on West side of Jennytoe Creek, up Rockey branch and next to Joseph PARSONS' line, also a negro and items.
To son Robert, the residue of land in Goochland on Jennytoe Creek..
To Son Jonathan, land near White Oak Swamp, between Richard Cocke, Edward Mosby, and Harrison, and his estate to be under the guardianship of my son Stephen until he is 18.
To daughter Elizabeth, a negro and items.
To daughter Judith; a negro and items.
To daughter Agnes, a negro.
The rest devided between children Joseph, Robert, Jonathan, and Judith; to be divided by son Stephen and Thomas Watkins...Son Stephen to be executor......
Dated 6 Jul 1729. Witnesses: William Porter, Jr., Theodorick Carter, Giles Davis, Tarlton Woodson......
Recorded Feb. 1730.
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Events

Birth1660Curles, Henrico County, Virginia
MarriageAbt 1681Henrico County, Virginia - Elizabeth Lewis
MarriageOct 1692Henrico County, Virginia - Sarah Lewis
Marriage9 Feb 1711Henrico County, Virginia - Rachel Watkins
DeathFeb 1729/30Curles, Henrico County, Virginia

Families

SpouseElizabeth Lewis (1664 - 1689)
ChildStephen Woodson (1682 - 1761)
ChildJoseph Woodson (1685 - )
ChildRobert Woodson ( - 1784)
ChildElizabeth Woodson ( - )
SpouseSarah Lewis (1663 - 1710)
ChildSarah Woodson ( - )
ChildMary Woodson ( - )
ChildAgnes Woodson ( - )
SpouseRachel Watkins (1666 - 1729)
ChildJonathan Woodson (1712 - )
ChildElizabeth Woodson (1713 - 1784)
ChildJudith Woodson (1715 - )
FatherRobert Woodson (1634 - 1707)
MotherElizabeth Ferris ( - )
SiblingJohn Woodson (1658 - 1715)
SiblingRichard Woodson (1662 - 1717)
SiblingJoseph Woodson (1664 - 1735)
SiblingSarah Woodson (1665 - 1710)
SiblingBenjamin Woodson (1666 - 1723)
SiblingElizabeth Woodson (1670 - )
SiblingJudith Woodson (1673 - 1733)
SiblingMary Woodson (1678 - 1766)

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