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Isham Belcher is listed under Miscellaneous Enlistments for the French and Indian Wars. He enlisted 28 June 1757, in Amelia Co., VA. Isham Belcher is listed in the Roll of Captain Robert McKenzie's Company, 1757-1758. It is said that he was 24 years of age at that time, and was 5'10" tall, and enlisted in Amelia, Virginia. (This was found in a book entitled Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774). In a record of the French and Indian War, he is listed as being "5feet 10 inches tall with rounded shoulders and his hair is light in color". Franklin County, Virginia, Deeds: Isham & Elizabeth Belcher and Richard Bowlin, 1793 ==================================================================== Franklin County, VA Deed Book 2 Pages 503, 504 This Indenture made this forth day of May one thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety three Between Isham Belcher of the County of Franklin and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Richard Bowlin of the County aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth that the said Isham Belcher for and in Consideration of the Sum of one hundred and Thirty pounds Current money part in hand paid to him doth grant bargain and Sell to the said Richard Bowling and his heirs a tract of Land, Lying on the Branches of Poplar Camp Creek and Simmons Creek in the County aforesaid -- Containing by Estimation Two hundred and Eight acres be the same more or lefs and Counded as follows; to wit: Beginning at a Corner Locust Running north West Course by mark to trees to Heards old order Line-Thence along the old line partly north East Course to a Corner White Oak on the Indian Ridge Branch thence down the Same as it meanders to a C______ Whight Oka on Samuel Dillions line which was Formerly Heards thence with the old line west course to Poplar Camp as the mowed (?) connecting on a Beech thence Running up the Branch as it meanders south course to a Counish poplar on on William Austin Line thence west to Conner hickery continnuing west Crofsing's Branch to a Conner Hickery thence South to a C_____ Chesnut on Allercoll's line thence South East to a Corner Read Oak thence with Allarcall's line East Course to a Cumer Chesnut which is laid doon in John Smith's Coloarces (?) Ground, thence north East Course to the Beginning together with all its apperinances to have and to hold the Said Tract of Land with its apportencanses to the sale use of said Richard Bowling his heirs and afsigns and the Said Isham Belcher and his heirs forever warrant and defend the said Tract of Land with its apperdinances to the Said Richard Rowlin and his heirs against the Claims of all persons whatsoever in witnefs whereof the Isham Belcher and Elizabeth his wife _____ unto ______ - their names and affefsed their Seals the day and year a bove mention....Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of. his Isham X Belcher SS mark Elizabeth III (slash across) Belcher SS mark Memorandum that on the day and year within ________....Savery X Saison of the within Mentioned Land with its apportenances made to the within Richard Rowlace by the within _______ Isham Belcher agreeable to the within Mentioned deed - Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of his Isham + Belcher SS mark her Elizabeth X Belcher SS mark At a Court held for Franklin County In April 1793 the within Indenture Together with the memorandum of Senery and Saison was acknowledged by the within named Isham Bellcher to be his act and deed and Elizabeth the wife Being Prively Examed separate and apart from her husband Relinquishing her Rights of dower in and to said Land and the same was ordered to be Recorded. Teste: James Callaway Clerk Bio of Isham E. Belcher Written by: Gregory Clyde Belcher Research by: Gayl Wells and Greg Belcher May 2002 Their names are not remembered down through the history of the United States. As common people during the birth of our nation, they lived lives that vanished into the backdrop of time. Yet to us they are just as important as the founding fathers of America. A clue here and a hint there gives us glimpse at more then a name. Though lacking important facts about their personal lives, we can piece together clues and hints and imagine who this person was and how his days were spent. The lives of men then was often hard and not too long. They and their families faced the constant threat of Indian attacks on the outlying areas of civilization. During the 1700's a large portion of people in Virginia wanted to establish farms in an area where most of the land had not been settled by earlier generations of colonists. A large number of Chesterfield familes began to migrate to Bedford County, which is now Franklin County, Virginia. Isham Belcher was among those hardy pioneers. In 1758, Isham bought 100 acres of land from William Thompson. He also sold the land of Richard Belcher, deceased, that same year. Description of Isham E. Belcher Isham E. Belcher was born 1732 in Virginia, and died Abt. 1798 in Wythe Co., Va. As a man he would not have stood out in a crowd. He was approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall with rounded shoulders. (according to French and Indian War records) His hair was light in color. In the 1750s, France and Britain were fighting in Europe. The war soon spread to North America. British Colonists wanted to take over French land in North America. The British wanted to take over the fur trade in the French held territory. This inevitably drew the colonists into the conflict. Isham enlisted in his majesty's service on 28 June 1757. Enlistment The war ended in 1759 when British Major General James Wolfe captured Quebec. In the peace treaty of 1763 the British got most of the French land in North America. Also as a result of the war, the British began taxing the colonists to pay for the war. After the war, Isham married (1) Elisabeth Clay 02 June 1759 in Chesterfield Co., Va, daughter of William Clay and Martha Runyun. 1. Children of Isham Belcher and Elisabeth Clay are: i. George Belcher, born Abt. 1760 in Amelia Co., VA. ii. James Belcher, born Abt. 1761 in Virginia. He married Sarah Ramsey 26 July 1786 in Virginia. iii. William Belcher, born Abt. 1762 in Virginia; died Bet. 1840 - 1850 in Orange Co., IN. iv. Bartlett Belcher, born 08 June 1764 in Chesterfield Co., Va; died 08 April 1848 in Lee Co., Va. v. Jacob Moses Belcher, born Abt. 1765 in Franklin Co.,Virginia. vi. Richard Belcher, born Abt. 1766 in Amelia County,Va. vii. John Belcher, born Abt. 1768 in Virginia; died Bet. 04 June 1838 - 1839 in Orange Co., IN. viii. Martha Belcher, born Abt. 1769 in Virginia. She married James Dillon 12 February 1789 in Franklin Co., Va. ix. Isham Belcher, born 13 October 1769 in Bedford Co., Virginia; died January 1823 in Bedford Co., Virginia. Mary Sarah Belcher, born Abt. 1770 in Virginia; died March 1824 in Cabell County,WV. xi. Lucy Belcher, born Abt. 1771 in Virginia. She married Barnet Marcum 06 June 1791 in Franklin Co., Va. xii. Phoebe Belcher, born Abt. 1771 in Virginia. She married (1) Joseph Sevenny. She married (2) Richard Bailey. xiii. Samuel Belcher, born Abt. 1774 in Virginia. He married Betsey Ward 01 January 1799 in Washington Co., Va. xiv. Jesse Belcher, born Abt. 1778 in Virginia.
== Biography ==
=== Origins === Isham Belcher was born in 1732, in Dale City, Chesterfield, Colony of Virginia. His father was [[Belcher-280|Richard Belcher]], and his mother was [[Clay-619|Mary Clay-Belcher]].
=== Early Life ===
=== Family ===In his lifetime, he had two wives, Elizabeth Clay ''(Will link after merges are complete. [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', and [[Royall-106|Winifred Royall]].
=== Occupation ===In June 1757, he was in the military ''(Which branch/company? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', and according to military records ''(Which records? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', he was 24 years old at the time, 5'10, fair complexion, light hair, with round shoulders.

He was in the French and Indian War.

=== Death & Legacy ===
He died in 1798, in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

=== Other ===
"This indenture made this fourth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three between Isham Belcher of the county of Franklin and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Richard Bowling of the county aforesaid of the other part. Withforth that the said Isham Belcher for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds current money part in hand paid to him doth grant, and sell to the said Richard Bowling And his heirs a tract of land. Lying on the Branches of Poplar Camp Creek andSimmons Creek in the County aforesaid. Containing by estimation two hundred and eight acres be the …………. and bounded as follows.
Richard Bowling his heirs and assignee of said Isham Belcher and his heirs forever warrant and……..the said tract of land with its appurtenances to the said Richard Bowling and his heirs against the claim for all persons ……………….Isham Belcher and Elizabeth his wife���………signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Isham Belcher, Elizabeth Belcher
Magistrate for Franklin County. In April 1793 the written indenture together with the memorandum of……..was acknowledged by the written name of Isham Belcher to be his act and deed and Elizabeth his wife being privately examined separate and apart from her husband making whence her rights of dower in the said land and the same was ordered to be recorded. James Callaway, Clerk" See pages 503-505 of the Franklin County, Virginia Deed BookSee 'Indenture between Isham Belcher, Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Bowling'

== Sources ==
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*Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book
*Indenture between Isham Belcher, Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Bowling. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genbel/june2008/ishambelcher1793.htm
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== Biography ==



== Sources ==

* Chart prepared by Clare K. Fitzgerald== Biography ==
=== Origins === Isham Belcher was born in 1732, in Dale City, Chesterfield, Colony of Virginia. His father was [[Belcher-280|Richard Belcher]], and his mother was [[Clay-619|Mary Clay-Belcher]].
=== Early Life ===
=== Family ===In his lifetime, he had two wives, Elizabeth Clay ''(Will link after merges are complete. [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', and [[Royall-106|Winifred Royall]].
=== Occupation ===In June 1757, he was in the military ''(Which branch/company? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', and according to military records ''(Which records? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', he was 24 years old at the time, 5'10, fair complexion, light hair, with round shoulders.

He was in the French and Indian War.

=== Death & Legacy ===
He died in 1798, in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

=== Other ===
"This indenture made this fourth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three between Isham Belcher of the county of Franklin and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Richard Bowling of the county aforesaid of the other part. Withforth that the said Isham Belcher for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds current money part in hand paid to him doth grant, and sell to the said Richard Bowling And his heirs a tract of land. Lying on the Branches of Poplar Camp Creek andSimmons Creek in the County aforesaid. Containing by estimation two hundred and eight acres be the …………. and bounded as follows.
Richard Bowling his heirs and assignee of said Isham Belcher and his heirs forever warrant and……..the said tract of land with its appurtenances to the said Richard Bowling and his heirs against the claim for all persons ……………….Isham Belcher and Elizabeth his wife���………signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Isham Belcher, Elizabeth Belcher
Magistrate for Franklin County. In April 1793 the written indenture together with the memorandum of……..was acknowledged by the written name of Isham Belcher to be his act and deed and Elizabeth his wife being privately examined separate and apart from her husband making whence her rights of dower in the said land and the same was ordered to be recorded. James Callaway, Clerk" See pages 503-505 of the Franklin County, Virginia Deed BookSee 'Indenture between Isham Belcher, Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Bowling'

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*Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book
*Indenture between Isham Belcher, Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Bowling. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genbel/june2008/ishambelcher1793.htm
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== Biography ==



== Sources ==

* Chart prepared by Clare K. Fitzgerald
== Biography ==
=== Origins === Isham Belcher was born in 1732, in Dale City, Chesterfield, Colony of Virginia. His father was [[Belcher-280|Richard Belcher]], and his mother was [[Clay-619|Mary Clay-Belcher]].
=== Early Life ===
=== Family ===In his lifetime, he had two wives, Elizabeth Clay ''(Will link after merges are complete. [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', and [[Royall-106|Winifred Royall]].
=== Occupation ===In June 1757, he was in the military ''(Which branch/company? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', and according to military records ''(Which records? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 17:44, 27 May 2015 (EDT))'', he was 24 years old at the time, 5'10, fair complexion, light hair, with round shoulders.

He was in the French and Indian War.

=== Death & Legacy ===
He died in 1798, in Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

=== Other ===
"This indenture made this fourth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety three between Isham Belcher of the county of Franklin and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Richard Bowling of the county aforesaid of the other part. Withforth that the said Isham Belcher for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds current money part in hand paid to him doth grant, and sell to the said Richard Bowling And his heirs a tract of land. Lying on the Branches of Poplar Camp Creek andSimmons Creek in the County aforesaid. Containing by estimation two hundred and eight acres be the …………. and bounded as follows.
Richard Bowling his heirs and assignee of said Isham Belcher and his heirs forever warrant and……..the said tract of land with its appurtenances to the said Richard Bowling and his heirs against the claim for all persons ……………….Isham Belcher and Elizabeth his wife���………signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Isham Belcher, Elizabeth Belcher
Magistrate for Franklin County. In April 1793 the written indenture together with the memorandum of……..was acknowledged by the written name of Isham Belcher to be his act and deed and Elizabeth his wife being privately examined separate and apart from her husband making whence her rights of dower in the said land and the same was ordered to be recorded. James Callaway, Clerk" See pages 503-505 of the Franklin County, Virginia Deed BookSee 'Indenture between Isham Belcher, Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Bowling'

== Sources ==
*WikiTree profile Belcher-275 created through the import of 2010-09-14.ged on Jul 28, 2011 by [[Carson-514 | Bob Carson]]. See the [http://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Special:NetworkFeed&who=Belcher-275 Changes page] for the details of edits by Bob and others.


*Franklin County, Virginia Deed Book
*Indenture between Isham Belcher, Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Bowling. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genbel/june2008/ishambelcher1793.htm
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== Biography ==



== Sources ==

* Chart prepared by Clare K. Fitzgerald

Birth	1732	Dale City, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Birth	1732	Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Marriage	2 Jun 1759	Chesterfield, Virginia, USA - Elizabeth Clay
Marriage	2 Jun 1759	Chesterfield County, Province of Virginia - Elizabeth Clay
Marriage	1 Jun 1789	Chesterfield, Virginia, USA - Winifred Royall
Marriage	28 May 1793	Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA - Winifred Royall
Death	Jan 1798	Wythe, Virginia, USA
Military	1812	USA
Alt name		Isham E. Belcher
Alt name		Isham Isom Belcher

Spouse	Elizabeth Clay (1735 - 1789)
Child	Phoebe Belcher (1742 - 1810)
Child	George Belcher (1760 - 1814)
Child	William Belcher (1762 - 1840)
Child	Jacob Moses Belcher (1765 - 1805)
Child	Richard Belshaw Belcher (1766 - 1829)
Child	James Belcher (1768 - 1857)
Child	Martha Belcher (1769 - 1791)
Child	Isham Isom Alexander Belcher (1769 - 1823)
Child	Sarah Mary Belcher (1770 - 1824)
Child	Lucy Elizabeth Belcher (1771 - 1791)
Child	Samuel Belcher (1774 - 1839)
Child	John T Belcher (1774 - 1839)
Child	Martha Belcher (1776 - 1850)
Child	Jessie B Belcher (1778 - 1820)

Spouse

Winifred Royall (1767 - 1830)

Father	Richard D. Belcher (1710 - 1763)
Mother	Mary Obedience Clay (1710 - 1770)
Sibling	Ann Belcher (1730 - 1766)
Sibling	Isham Belcher Sr. (1732 - 1798)
Sibling	Joseph Belcher (1730 - )
Sibling	Richard D Belcher Jr (1734 - 1814)
Sibling	Moses Belcher (1730 - )
Sibling	Elizabeth Anne Belcher (1742 - 1820)
Sibling	Prudence Belcher (1730 - )
Sibling	Phoebe Belcher (1742 - 1810)
Sibling	Edwin Belcher (1732 - 1823)
Sibling	Robert Belcher (1746 - 1796)
Sibling	Benjamin Belcher (1732 - )
Sibling	Thomas Belcher (1746 - 1796)
Sibling	William Belcher (1748 - 1796)
Sibling	Mary Belcher (1735 - 1833)
Sibling	Benjamin Belcher (1749 - 1810)
Sibling	Obediah Belcher (1736 - )
Sibling	Henry Belcher (1750 - 1796)
Sibling	Anne Belcher (1752 - 1762)
Sibling	John Belcher (1752 - 1839)
Sibling	Jesse Belcher (1754 - )