Individual Details
William Grancer Mullins
(1677 - 2 Sep 1734)
From https://www.geni.com/people/William-Grancer-Mullins/6000000003982790726
William Grancer Mullins
Also Known As:"William "Grand Sir" Mullins of Hanover VA", "William Mullins of Saint Martin's Parish"
Birthdate:between circa 1695 and 1704
Birthplace:Middlesex or King William County, Virginia
Death:Died January 2, 1734 in St. Martin's Parish, Hanover County, Province of Virginia
Immediate Family:
Son of unknown father of William "Grancer" Mullins
Husband of Kathryn Mullins
Father of William M. Mullins; James Mullins; John H. Mullins; Joshua Mullins; Agnes Morton and 1 other
Additional Curator's Notes:
William "Grancer" Mullins
is often thought to be the son of Huguenot emigre Abraham Moulines. There is no credible proof of this relationship. Abraham Moulines (sometimes written as des Moulins), whose name became Americanized to Mullins, Mullings or Mullens, settled in Manakin Towne with the Marquis de Muse Colony. He moved to Perquimons Co., NC c.1707, where he bought 200 acres on the narrows of the Perquimons River from Sam Critchington for 10 pounds. Considering when Abraham left Virginia, William would have been a boy. It is unlikely he left an under-age son behind. There is no evidence this William went to North Carolina.
Manakin Towne was not in the same county as where William was born, but both areas are considered "Greater Richmond" today. So, it could be possible that someone made a data error in the place of William's birth. If William was the son of Abraham AND he was born in Virginia, he would have been born at Manakin Towne.
To determine if William "Grancer" Mullins was a descendant of Abraham Moulines, we need to turn to the records of the Huguenot Society. Manakin Towne has excellent records. You can view them here - http://huguenot-manakin.org/manakin/lineages.php. Abraham is there, with Jacob, Thomas, Isaac and Joseph. Sorry to say, no William.
Matthew Mullins
(1680-1736) & Elizabeth (Unknown) Children: Patrick, Richard, William, Matthew, & John emigrated to Virginia, USA from an unknown location. This is a more likely, although still unproven, parent for William.
It should be noted that many researchers feel that Grancer was not a real name, but a distortion of Grandsire or Grandsir. Middle names were rare in this era, and were only used by nobility and the very wealthy. From what we know of William, it was unlikely that he had a middle name.
Maria Edmonds-Zediker, Volunteer Curator, February 13, 2015.
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William Grancer Mullins
was born about 1704 in Middlesex Co., VA. He died on 2 Sep 1734 in Hanover Co., VA. He married Kathryn Smith on 9 Feb 1722/1723. Kathryn was born about 1700 in King William Co, VA. She died in Hanover Co., VA. No proof that he descended from Abraham Moulines, Huguenot. He was most likely of Irish heritage.
William and Katherine Mullins acknowledged a deed in King William County, Virginia in 1721 -- which would seem to indicate that they were married by that date." (Ray Mullins, Mullins Genforum database, #5996, 5 Mar 2004). This Mullins descendant also believes that William's date of birth was before 1700, maybe as early as 1695.
John and brother James and descendants migrated early to Charlotte Co., Va. and are found on a number of Census' there. Their descendants migrated on to TN and later to Missouri." (Gary, Mullins Genforum databse, #821). John Mullings died about the same time as James. Diane [Smith] has a copy of his will and other records pertaining to him and she believes he is the brother of James. The only thing to connect William Mullins to James and John is the will of William who mentions two sons, James and John, among other children, and his wife Catherine." (My Ancestors and Their Descendants, Diane Green, RootsWeb World Connect database)
Sept 1733: William and Katherine recorded a will in St. Martin's Parish, Hanover Co., Virginia. William named his wife to be executrix and to maintain his six children until they are of age (the boys 20 and girls 18). A second entry of January 1734 lists the children of William and Katherine which included: John, Joshua, James, Mary, Agnes and William." (My Ancestors and Their Descendants, Diane Greene, RootsWeb World Connect Project database)The will of William Grancer Mullins was probated 23 September 1734, and proven 2 Jan 1735.
Children of William "Grancer" Mullins and wife Kathryn Smith:
William M Mullins was born about 1725. He died about 1790.
James Mullins was born about 1730. He died about 1771.
Agnes Mullins was born about 1724 in Hanover Co., VA. Agnes married Joseph Morton.
Mary Mullins was born about 1726 in Hanover Co., VA.
Joshua Mullins was born about 1727.
John H Mullins was born about 1728. He died on 19 May 1772.notes
The parents of William are unknown.
The information on Abraham being the father of William Mullins came from undocumented sources that were listed by researchers many years ago. Researchers who have checked into the lineage of Abraham and William can find no documents to make a connection between the two. There were many other early Mullins families in Virginia who were near Hanover County.
See also:
From http://yeahpot.com/gedcom/mullinswilliamgrancer/pafg01.htm#9
http://members.iinet.net.au/~gmullins/firstfamilies.html
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joewilliam&id=I283
Formation of Counties
Middlesex Co., formed 1673 from Lancaster Co., VA -- Lancaster Co., formed 1651 from Northumberland and York Cos., VA.
Hanover Co., formed 1720 from New Kent Co., VA -- New Kent Co., formed 1654 from York Co., VA
"1726 St. Martin's Parish cut off from St. Paul's" (Hanover Co., Virginia 1706-1786, Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, US GenWeb Virginia database)
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From another source:
Kinship to Author: 8th Great-grandfather A.K.A. "Grand Sir" The Mullins trace their fathers to Ireland. The eponymous ancestor, Mullan, was descended from a King of Connacht. Note from Dorothy Lewis and Pat Eddins: William Des Moulins, is also believed to be named William Grancer Mullins. Will probated 23 September 1734, and proven 2 Jan 1735. His family: William, James, Joshua, Agnes, Mary, and John H. Mullins. Resource: Ray Mullins
The parents of William Grancer are unknown. There's been much discussion over the years about the Des Moulins line and William Grancer Mullins. Original records all indicate Abraham left from Virignia soon after arrival and received rights to a deed in Perquimans County, North by 1707 and is consistently listed in court records in Perquiman County, North Carolina. The information on Abraham being the father of William Mullins came from undocumented sources that were listed by researchers many years ago. Researchers who have checked into the lineage of Abraham and William can find no documents to make a connection between the two. There were many other early Mullins families in Virginia who were near Hanover County. Abraham Moulin (the family spelled the name Mullen in North Carolina) was living in North Carolina when William Mullins married Katherine. Also, the birth date for William Mullins and his marriage date are only approximates and based on the best estimates available. William and Katherine Mullins acknowledged a deed in King William County,Virginia in 1721 --- which would seem to indicate they were married bythat date. And the approximate birth dates of some of their children and the above record place William's birth date as ca 1700 or possibly earlier. By the way, the first names in the Mullins line always repeat.Abraham does not. I did find another Mullins that landed in VA in mid-1600s on some ship's manifest. His name was John. My guess goes to thisguy or William himself came over.
For further information on the descendants of William & Katherine Mullins of Hanover County, Virginia, see the book "The Mullins Families of East KY and Southwest VA" by Cornelius Carroll. The book is approximately 670 pages, with an every name index, soft-bound, with ring binding, in two volumes. The book is divided into six chapters: Chapter One: Early Virginia; Chapter Two: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee; Chapter Three: Kentucky; Chapter Four: Virginia; Chapter Five: Family Records; Chapter Six: Marriage Bonds, Consent Papers, Marriage Records, and Pension Applications. The book contains abstracts of deeds, wills, marriage bonds, consent papers, marriage records, court orders, surveys, tax records, census records, and other helpful records. There are also copies of all Floyd County and Pike County, Kentucky marriage bonds, consent papers, and marriage records prior to 1850 that pertain to the Mullins line. The early Mullins families are placed in their respective family units and the book contains maps of the areas where the families lived. A few photographs are included. This is a comprehensive history of the Mullins line and every effort possible has been made to verify he accuracy of the material. A web site will be established for additions and corrections to the book. The book sells for $47 which includes postage. To order, send a check or money order to: Cornelius Carroll, 3 Clark Branch, Harold, KY 41635.
Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via mother Elizabeth Medstaid Mullins (born Lee) by SmartCopy: Jan 18 2015, 0:54:15 UTC
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William Grancer Mullins
Also Known As:"William "Grand Sir" Mullins of Hanover VA", "William Mullins of Saint Martin's Parish"
Birthdate:between circa 1695 and 1704
Birthplace:Middlesex or King William County, Virginia
Death:Died January 2, 1734 in St. Martin's Parish, Hanover County, Province of Virginia
Immediate Family:
Son of unknown father of William "Grancer" Mullins
Husband of Kathryn Mullins
Father of William M. Mullins; James Mullins; John H. Mullins; Joshua Mullins; Agnes Morton and 1 other
Additional Curator's Notes:
William "Grancer" Mullins
is often thought to be the son of Huguenot emigre Abraham Moulines. There is no credible proof of this relationship. Abraham Moulines (sometimes written as des Moulins), whose name became Americanized to Mullins, Mullings or Mullens, settled in Manakin Towne with the Marquis de Muse Colony. He moved to Perquimons Co., NC c.1707, where he bought 200 acres on the narrows of the Perquimons River from Sam Critchington for 10 pounds. Considering when Abraham left Virginia, William would have been a boy. It is unlikely he left an under-age son behind. There is no evidence this William went to North Carolina.
Manakin Towne was not in the same county as where William was born, but both areas are considered "Greater Richmond" today. So, it could be possible that someone made a data error in the place of William's birth. If William was the son of Abraham AND he was born in Virginia, he would have been born at Manakin Towne.
To determine if William "Grancer" Mullins was a descendant of Abraham Moulines, we need to turn to the records of the Huguenot Society. Manakin Towne has excellent records. You can view them here - http://huguenot-manakin.org/manakin/lineages.php. Abraham is there, with Jacob, Thomas, Isaac and Joseph. Sorry to say, no William.
Matthew Mullins
(1680-1736) & Elizabeth (Unknown) Children: Patrick, Richard, William, Matthew, & John emigrated to Virginia, USA from an unknown location. This is a more likely, although still unproven, parent for William.
It should be noted that many researchers feel that Grancer was not a real name, but a distortion of Grandsire or Grandsir. Middle names were rare in this era, and were only used by nobility and the very wealthy. From what we know of William, it was unlikely that he had a middle name.
Maria Edmonds-Zediker, Volunteer Curator, February 13, 2015.
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William Grancer Mullins
was born about 1704 in Middlesex Co., VA. He died on 2 Sep 1734 in Hanover Co., VA. He married Kathryn Smith on 9 Feb 1722/1723. Kathryn was born about 1700 in King William Co, VA. She died in Hanover Co., VA. No proof that he descended from Abraham Moulines, Huguenot. He was most likely of Irish heritage.
William and Katherine Mullins acknowledged a deed in King William County, Virginia in 1721 -- which would seem to indicate that they were married by that date." (Ray Mullins, Mullins Genforum database, #5996, 5 Mar 2004). This Mullins descendant also believes that William's date of birth was before 1700, maybe as early as 1695.
John and brother James and descendants migrated early to Charlotte Co., Va. and are found on a number of Census' there. Their descendants migrated on to TN and later to Missouri." (Gary, Mullins Genforum databse, #821). John Mullings died about the same time as James. Diane [Smith] has a copy of his will and other records pertaining to him and she believes he is the brother of James. The only thing to connect William Mullins to James and John is the will of William who mentions two sons, James and John, among other children, and his wife Catherine." (My Ancestors and Their Descendants, Diane Green, RootsWeb World Connect database)
Sept 1733: William and Katherine recorded a will in St. Martin's Parish, Hanover Co., Virginia. William named his wife to be executrix and to maintain his six children until they are of age (the boys 20 and girls 18). A second entry of January 1734 lists the children of William and Katherine which included: John, Joshua, James, Mary, Agnes and William." (My Ancestors and Their Descendants, Diane Greene, RootsWeb World Connect Project database)The will of William Grancer Mullins was probated 23 September 1734, and proven 2 Jan 1735.
Children of William "Grancer" Mullins and wife Kathryn Smith:
William M Mullins was born about 1725. He died about 1790.
James Mullins was born about 1730. He died about 1771.
Agnes Mullins was born about 1724 in Hanover Co., VA. Agnes married Joseph Morton.
Mary Mullins was born about 1726 in Hanover Co., VA.
Joshua Mullins was born about 1727.
John H Mullins was born about 1728. He died on 19 May 1772.notes
The parents of William are unknown.
The information on Abraham being the father of William Mullins came from undocumented sources that were listed by researchers many years ago. Researchers who have checked into the lineage of Abraham and William can find no documents to make a connection between the two. There were many other early Mullins families in Virginia who were near Hanover County.
See also:
From http://yeahpot.com/gedcom/mullinswilliamgrancer/pafg01.htm#9
http://members.iinet.net.au/~gmullins/firstfamilies.html
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=joewilliam&id=I283
Formation of Counties
Middlesex Co., formed 1673 from Lancaster Co., VA -- Lancaster Co., formed 1651 from Northumberland and York Cos., VA.
Hanover Co., formed 1720 from New Kent Co., VA -- New Kent Co., formed 1654 from York Co., VA
"1726 St. Martin's Parish cut off from St. Paul's" (Hanover Co., Virginia 1706-1786, Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, US GenWeb Virginia database)
"
From another source:
Kinship to Author: 8th Great-grandfather A.K.A. "Grand Sir" The Mullins trace their fathers to Ireland. The eponymous ancestor, Mullan, was descended from a King of Connacht. Note from Dorothy Lewis and Pat Eddins: William Des Moulins, is also believed to be named William Grancer Mullins. Will probated 23 September 1734, and proven 2 Jan 1735. His family: William, James, Joshua, Agnes, Mary, and John H. Mullins. Resource: Ray Mullins
The parents of William Grancer are unknown. There's been much discussion over the years about the Des Moulins line and William Grancer Mullins. Original records all indicate Abraham left from Virignia soon after arrival and received rights to a deed in Perquimans County, North by 1707 and is consistently listed in court records in Perquiman County, North Carolina. The information on Abraham being the father of William Mullins came from undocumented sources that were listed by researchers many years ago. Researchers who have checked into the lineage of Abraham and William can find no documents to make a connection between the two. There were many other early Mullins families in Virginia who were near Hanover County. Abraham Moulin (the family spelled the name Mullen in North Carolina) was living in North Carolina when William Mullins married Katherine. Also, the birth date for William Mullins and his marriage date are only approximates and based on the best estimates available. William and Katherine Mullins acknowledged a deed in King William County,Virginia in 1721 --- which would seem to indicate they were married bythat date. And the approximate birth dates of some of their children and the above record place William's birth date as ca 1700 or possibly earlier. By the way, the first names in the Mullins line always repeat.Abraham does not. I did find another Mullins that landed in VA in mid-1600s on some ship's manifest. His name was John. My guess goes to thisguy or William himself came over.
For further information on the descendants of William & Katherine Mullins of Hanover County, Virginia, see the book "The Mullins Families of East KY and Southwest VA" by Cornelius Carroll. The book is approximately 670 pages, with an every name index, soft-bound, with ring binding, in two volumes. The book is divided into six chapters: Chapter One: Early Virginia; Chapter Two: North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee; Chapter Three: Kentucky; Chapter Four: Virginia; Chapter Five: Family Records; Chapter Six: Marriage Bonds, Consent Papers, Marriage Records, and Pension Applications. The book contains abstracts of deeds, wills, marriage bonds, consent papers, marriage records, court orders, surveys, tax records, census records, and other helpful records. There are also copies of all Floyd County and Pike County, Kentucky marriage bonds, consent papers, and marriage records prior to 1850 that pertain to the Mullins line. The early Mullins families are placed in their respective family units and the book contains maps of the areas where the families lived. A few photographs are included. This is a comprehensive history of the Mullins line and every effort possible has been made to verify he accuracy of the material. A web site will be established for additions and corrections to the book. The book sells for $47 which includes postage. To order, send a check or money order to: Cornelius Carroll, 3 Clark Branch, Harold, KY 41635.
Updated from MyHeritage Family Trees via mother Elizabeth Medstaid Mullins (born Lee) by SmartCopy: Jan 18 2015, 0:54:15 UTC
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Events
| Birth | 1677 | King William Co, VA | |||
| Marriage | 1697 | PA - Kathryn Smith |  | ||
| Death | 2 Sep 1734 | Hanover Co., VA | |
Families
| Spouse | Kathryn Smith (1679 - ) |
| Child | William "Will" Mullins (1723 - 1787) |
| Father | Abraham Mullins (1655 - 1730) |
| Mother | Rachel Broret (1663 - 1705) |