Individual Details
Edward Mountjoy
(Abt 1625 - Aft 1704)
== Biography ==
'''Edward Mountjoy, gentleman, who married before 23 Feb 1686/1687, Elizabeth the widow of Major Andrew Monroe and the widow of George Horner.'''King, G H S. Copies of Extant Wills from Counties whose Records have been Destroyed. Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine. Vol 26 (1944-1945), Part 2 Oct. 1944, pp 99-104 [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/684362-tyler-s-quarterly-historical-and-genealogical-magazine-v-26-no-2-oct-1944?viewer=1&offset=0#page=23&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= family search]. Genealogies of Virginia Families. From Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine. Vol I, 1981 (reprinted 2007), p 704 [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=55I38FXWyPgC&pg=RA3-PA704&lpg=RA3-PA704&dq=edward+mountjoy+westmoreland+county&source=bl&ots=MnmCasJ4VQ&sig=ACfU3U1_JhYdG4d52UpIHvI9JmLHPtgREg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinquqX_qXuAhXjuXEKHQRfCFE4FBDoATAKegQIARAC#v=onepage&q=edward%20mountjoy%20westmoreland%20county&f=false google books]. [Cited Westmoreland County Court Order Book 1678-1689, p 549].
On 20 Feb 1693, Edward Mountjoy and Elizabeth, his wife, of Stafford County, deeded to her son Andrew Monroe, all her dower interest in the Westmoreland estate of her deceased husband. [Cited Westmoreland County Will and Deed Book #2, p 71]. It is presumed the same Edward and Elizabeth were those recorded in 1705. On 3 Sep 1705, Edward Mountjoy and Elizabeth his wife sold 200 acres of land on the South side of Potomac Creek to Thomas James. [Cited Stafford County Record Book Z, p 286].
===Name and Birth Year Estimation===
Nothing is known of Edward Mountjoy's birth.
His birth year is estimated to be 5 years before that of his wife Elizabeth, as, 1625.
===Earlier Marriage(s) ?===
An internet tree suggests that Edward Mountjoy had children born prior to his marriage to Elizabeth, and no children reported from his marriage to Elizabeth. This suggests an earlier marriage.
These children were reported for Edward Mountjoy:
#Edward Mountjoy, b. Bef 1660, Biddestone Manor, Wiltshire Parish, England, d. Abt 26 Sep 1712, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age > 52 years)#Thomas Mountjoy, b. Bef 1671, Westmoreland County, Virginia, d. Aft 1691, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age > 22 years
However, the [[Mountjoy-127|Edward Mountjoy]] born in Biddestone, Wiltshire, England, was born c 1664 and was the son of a Thomas Mountjoy of Biddestone.
The internet tree provided no source for the son 'Thomas Mountjoy b bef 1671'.
King suggested that the Edward Mountjoy who died c 1712 and who had married a Mary Crosby c 1710 was a son of Edward Mountjoy the subject of this profile.
Possibly his son: "In a list of the militia for the various counties of Virginia dated the 17th of June 1703, which was certified to Her Magesty, Queen Anne, the following field officers are named for Stafford... Captain: Edward Mountjoy From: Historical Register, 1706.
===Marriage to Elizabeth Monroe Horner===
Elizabeth was born about 1636 in England. Mike Marshall. Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties [http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I029131&tree=Tree1 Profile of Elizabeth Alexander] Accessed Nov 2, 2018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
Her Geni profile shows Elizabeth Alexander born in England circa 1632. Geni [https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Mountjoy/6000000008452147170 Elizabeth Alexander] Added by: Dianna Lynn Ordway on June 8, 2007; Managed by:Margaret (C) and 25 others; Curated by: Erica Howton. Accessed October 30, 2018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
One unsourced genealogy shows her birth place as North River Mills, Hampshire, Virginia Unspecified Ancestry.com database.
It is not certain who her parents were.
Her father is often stated to be John Alexander, but this is unproven. He was born about 1603 in England, and died 5 October 1677 in Stafford County, Virginia. (Death date based on probate record). He was around 74 years of age at his death.
Her mother was said to be Catherine Graham, born before 1620 in Gartmore, Scotland and d. Bef 1663, Stafford County, Virginia
John Alexander and his wife Catherine married before 1636.
If Elizabeth was born into this family around 1636, she would have been the eldest child.
She was first married by 1652 to [[Monroe-377|Andrew Monroe]] who died in 1668 Gary Boyd Roberts. Ancestors of American Presidents. 2009 Edition. New England Historical Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 2009. page 18
He was buried at Doctor's Point, Westmoreland, County. Becky Bass Bonner and Josephine Lindsay Bass. [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mysouthernfamily/ My Southern Family] Updated 29 May 2005. Accessed October 30l 3018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
Elizabeth married secondly, before July 30, 1679, George Horner. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Volume I, IV--Burgesses and Other Prominent Persons. Cited by Geni [https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Mountjoy/6000000008452147170 Elizabeth Alexander] Added by: Dianna Lynn Ordway on June 8, 2007; Managed by:Margaret (C) and 25 others; Curated by: Erica Howton. Accessed October 30, 2018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
===1686 Edward Mountjoy's Marriage to Elizabeth ===An Edward Mountjoy gentleman married before 23 Feb 1686/1687, Elizabeth the widow of Major Andrew Monroe and the widow of George Horner.
=== Land Grant 1704 ===On 11 Aug 1704 land was granted to a Captain Edward Mountjoy of Stafford County, Virginia.Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants. Vol I. 1694-1742. Complied by Gertrude E Gray. 1987. Reprinted 2008, p 27 [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Xyv91vPq_voC&pg=PA27&lpg=PA27&dq=edward+mountjoy+virginia+1695&source=bl&ots=vo9CCGitqG&sig=ACfU3U1VDBv6O_kVuC4z7nfefCfQlDIKLg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjliIalrv_gAhVZTxUIHRrkAMoQ6AEwCXoECAMQAQ#v=onepage&q=edward%20mountjoy%20virginia%201695&f=false google books]. It is not clear if the land grant pertains to this Edward Mountjoy or to a possible son of the same name.
=== Death ===
His year of death is uncertain.
The following deed which references the will of an Edward Mountjoy of Stafford County in 1712 may pertain to him or it may pertain to a possible son also named Edward Mountjoy.
The deed is as follows:Stafford County VA Deed Book J; 1722-1728; The Antient Press, pp. 67-75 (presumed alternative citation: Sparacio, Ruth & Sam. Stafford County, Virginia Deed Abstracts 1722-1728, 1755-1765. The Antient Press, 1987).
: This Indenture made 11th/12th June 1723 between JOSEPH WAUGH and MARY his wife Executrix of Last Will & Testament of EDWARD MOUNTJOY of County Stafford Gent. deced and JOHN LOMAX of County Essex Gent. ..
: Whereas the said Edward Mountjoy by his Last Will & Testament bearing date 26th Septr. 1712 duly proved in Stafford County Court amongst other things appointed Mary his wife whom he made his sole Executrix to sell a certain tract belonging to said Edward upon Potomack Creek Run for the payment of his Debts in these words following vizt. It is my will and desire and I doe hereby direct and appoint that my loving wife Mary whom I appoint Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament should dispose of the tract of land belonging to me lyeing upon Potomack run and that the mony or tobaccoe for which the same shall be sold be appropriated towards the satisfaction of my just debts my mind meaning and intent is and I do hereby devise the said land upon Potomack Run unto my said Executrix ., for purpose aforesaid. Now This Indenture witnesseth that Joseph Waugh and Mary his wife by deeds of Lease & Release for Forty pounds Sterling money of Great Brittain doth sell John Lomax .. land on North side of the main run of Potomack creek being surveyed and pattented for 246 acres and ninety six poles of land hounded .. Beginning at a marked white oake standing opposite the upper corner tree of the lands of THOMAS BROOKS on the North side of the main run of Potomack Creek above land of Mr. JOHN WAUGH Clerk along main run extending into the woods to beginning .. laid at for 246 acres and 96 poles being granted unto Edward :Mountjoy by Pattent 11th August 1704 part of the land being now in occupation of MATTHEW HUBBARD ..
: Presence Henry Connyers, Joseph WaughWilliam Allen Mary x Waugh
== Sources ==
* Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly. Volume 36 Number 3, 1998 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/876766?availability=Richland%20Washington%20Family%20History%20Center family search catalogue entry]
'''Edward Mountjoy, gentleman, who married before 23 Feb 1686/1687, Elizabeth the widow of Major Andrew Monroe and the widow of George Horner.'''King, G H S. Copies of Extant Wills from Counties whose Records have been Destroyed. Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine. Vol 26 (1944-1945), Part 2 Oct. 1944, pp 99-104 [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/684362-tyler-s-quarterly-historical-and-genealogical-magazine-v-26-no-2-oct-1944?viewer=1&offset=0#page=23&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= family search]. Genealogies of Virginia Families. From Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine. Vol I, 1981 (reprinted 2007), p 704 [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=55I38FXWyPgC&pg=RA3-PA704&lpg=RA3-PA704&dq=edward+mountjoy+westmoreland+county&source=bl&ots=MnmCasJ4VQ&sig=ACfU3U1_JhYdG4d52UpIHvI9JmLHPtgREg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinquqX_qXuAhXjuXEKHQRfCFE4FBDoATAKegQIARAC#v=onepage&q=edward%20mountjoy%20westmoreland%20county&f=false google books]. [Cited Westmoreland County Court Order Book 1678-1689, p 549].
On 20 Feb 1693, Edward Mountjoy and Elizabeth, his wife, of Stafford County, deeded to her son Andrew Monroe, all her dower interest in the Westmoreland estate of her deceased husband. [Cited Westmoreland County Will and Deed Book #2, p 71]. It is presumed the same Edward and Elizabeth were those recorded in 1705. On 3 Sep 1705, Edward Mountjoy and Elizabeth his wife sold 200 acres of land on the South side of Potomac Creek to Thomas James. [Cited Stafford County Record Book Z, p 286].
===Name and Birth Year Estimation===
Nothing is known of Edward Mountjoy's birth.
His birth year is estimated to be 5 years before that of his wife Elizabeth, as, 1625.
===Earlier Marriage(s) ?===
An internet tree suggests that Edward Mountjoy had children born prior to his marriage to Elizabeth, and no children reported from his marriage to Elizabeth. This suggests an earlier marriage.
These children were reported for Edward Mountjoy:
#Edward Mountjoy, b. Bef 1660, Biddestone Manor, Wiltshire Parish, England, d. Abt 26 Sep 1712, Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia (Age > 52 years)#Thomas Mountjoy, b. Bef 1671, Westmoreland County, Virginia, d. Aft 1691, Westmoreland County, Virginia (Age > 22 years
However, the [[Mountjoy-127|Edward Mountjoy]] born in Biddestone, Wiltshire, England, was born c 1664 and was the son of a Thomas Mountjoy of Biddestone.
The internet tree provided no source for the son 'Thomas Mountjoy b bef 1671'.
King suggested that the Edward Mountjoy who died c 1712 and who had married a Mary Crosby c 1710 was a son of Edward Mountjoy the subject of this profile.
Possibly his son: "In a list of the militia for the various counties of Virginia dated the 17th of June 1703, which was certified to Her Magesty, Queen Anne, the following field officers are named for Stafford... Captain: Edward Mountjoy From: Historical Register, 1706.
===Marriage to Elizabeth Monroe Horner===
Elizabeth was born about 1636 in England. Mike Marshall. Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties [http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I029131&tree=Tree1 Profile of Elizabeth Alexander] Accessed Nov 2, 2018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
Her Geni profile shows Elizabeth Alexander born in England circa 1632. Geni [https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Mountjoy/6000000008452147170 Elizabeth Alexander] Added by: Dianna Lynn Ordway on June 8, 2007; Managed by:Margaret (C) and 25 others; Curated by: Erica Howton. Accessed October 30, 2018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
One unsourced genealogy shows her birth place as North River Mills, Hampshire, Virginia Unspecified Ancestry.com database.
It is not certain who her parents were.
Her father is often stated to be John Alexander, but this is unproven. He was born about 1603 in England, and died 5 October 1677 in Stafford County, Virginia. (Death date based on probate record). He was around 74 years of age at his death.
Her mother was said to be Catherine Graham, born before 1620 in Gartmore, Scotland and d. Bef 1663, Stafford County, Virginia
John Alexander and his wife Catherine married before 1636.
If Elizabeth was born into this family around 1636, she would have been the eldest child.
She was first married by 1652 to [[Monroe-377|Andrew Monroe]] who died in 1668 Gary Boyd Roberts. Ancestors of American Presidents. 2009 Edition. New England Historical Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 2009. page 18
He was buried at Doctor's Point, Westmoreland, County. Becky Bass Bonner and Josephine Lindsay Bass. [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mysouthernfamily/ My Southern Family] Updated 29 May 2005. Accessed October 30l 3018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
Elizabeth married secondly, before July 30, 1679, George Horner. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Volume I, IV--Burgesses and Other Prominent Persons. Cited by Geni [https://www.geni.com/people/Elizabeth-Mountjoy/6000000008452147170 Elizabeth Alexander] Added by: Dianna Lynn Ordway on June 8, 2007; Managed by:Margaret (C) and 25 others; Curated by: Erica Howton. Accessed October 30, 2018 [[Day-1904|jhd]]
===1686 Edward Mountjoy's Marriage to Elizabeth ===An Edward Mountjoy gentleman married before 23 Feb 1686/1687, Elizabeth the widow of Major Andrew Monroe and the widow of George Horner.
=== Land Grant 1704 ===On 11 Aug 1704 land was granted to a Captain Edward Mountjoy of Stafford County, Virginia.Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants. Vol I. 1694-1742. Complied by Gertrude E Gray. 1987. Reprinted 2008, p 27 [https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Xyv91vPq_voC&pg=PA27&lpg=PA27&dq=edward+mountjoy+virginia+1695&source=bl&ots=vo9CCGitqG&sig=ACfU3U1VDBv6O_kVuC4z7nfefCfQlDIKLg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjliIalrv_gAhVZTxUIHRrkAMoQ6AEwCXoECAMQAQ#v=onepage&q=edward%20mountjoy%20virginia%201695&f=false google books]. It is not clear if the land grant pertains to this Edward Mountjoy or to a possible son of the same name.
=== Death ===
His year of death is uncertain.
The following deed which references the will of an Edward Mountjoy of Stafford County in 1712 may pertain to him or it may pertain to a possible son also named Edward Mountjoy.
The deed is as follows:Stafford County VA Deed Book J; 1722-1728; The Antient Press, pp. 67-75 (presumed alternative citation: Sparacio, Ruth & Sam. Stafford County, Virginia Deed Abstracts 1722-1728, 1755-1765. The Antient Press, 1987).
: This Indenture made 11th/12th June 1723 between JOSEPH WAUGH and MARY his wife Executrix of Last Will & Testament of EDWARD MOUNTJOY of County Stafford Gent. deced and JOHN LOMAX of County Essex Gent. ..
: Whereas the said Edward Mountjoy by his Last Will & Testament bearing date 26th Septr. 1712 duly proved in Stafford County Court amongst other things appointed Mary his wife whom he made his sole Executrix to sell a certain tract belonging to said Edward upon Potomack Creek Run for the payment of his Debts in these words following vizt. It is my will and desire and I doe hereby direct and appoint that my loving wife Mary whom I appoint Executrix of this my Last Will & Testament should dispose of the tract of land belonging to me lyeing upon Potomack run and that the mony or tobaccoe for which the same shall be sold be appropriated towards the satisfaction of my just debts my mind meaning and intent is and I do hereby devise the said land upon Potomack Run unto my said Executrix ., for purpose aforesaid. Now This Indenture witnesseth that Joseph Waugh and Mary his wife by deeds of Lease & Release for Forty pounds Sterling money of Great Brittain doth sell John Lomax .. land on North side of the main run of Potomack creek being surveyed and pattented for 246 acres and ninety six poles of land hounded .. Beginning at a marked white oake standing opposite the upper corner tree of the lands of THOMAS BROOKS on the North side of the main run of Potomack Creek above land of Mr. JOHN WAUGH Clerk along main run extending into the woods to beginning .. laid at for 246 acres and 96 poles being granted unto Edward :Mountjoy by Pattent 11th August 1704 part of the land being now in occupation of MATTHEW HUBBARD ..
: Presence Henry Connyers, Joseph WaughWilliam Allen Mary x Waugh
== Sources ==
* Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly. Volume 36 Number 3, 1998 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/876766?availability=Richland%20Washington%20Family%20History%20Center family search catalogue entry]
Events
| Birth | Abt 1625 | England | |||
| Marriage | 1685 | Virginia Colony - Elizabeth Unknown | |||
| Death | Aft 1704 | ||||
| Reference No | 21363724 | ||||
| Reference No | 23242198 | ||||
| Reference No | 60 |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Unknown (1635 - 1707) |