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This may have been this Isham. I suspect it was. GJS 3/35/2007 Belcher/Finney - Deed, 1816 Deed Records - Microfilm #M40989-0031499 Deed Book #7 - page 427 This indenture made this 27th day of May 1816 between Isham Belcher of the County of Franklin & State of Virginia of the one part & Zachariah Finney of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Isham Belcher has this day bargained & sold unto the said Zachariah Finney for and in consideration of the sum of twenty pounds twelve shillings & 6p in hand paid this receipt where of is hereby acknowledged a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being on the ridge between Snow Creek and Grassy Fork including the head of one Branch running into Snow Creek containing by survey 27 & a half acres. Bounded as followeth viz; Beginning at Pointers in Jesse Pruntys line on the old road leading from Richard Stocktons to Jn. Pinchards & thence Pruntys lines North 17 Poles to a chestnut [&?] oak thence N 12 degrees W 28 Poles to a Chestnut tree N 32 degrees W 19 Poles to a White Oak N 75 degrees W 41 Poles to Pointers in Finneys line, thence with his line N 55 degrees E 49 Poles to a White Oak thence with his line S 66E 79 Poles to a White Oak, Red Oak & Sourwood, thence with Pruntys line N 81 E 5 Poles to Pointers in Belchers line thence to a dividing line S 42 W 92 Poles to the Beginning. To have and to hold [unto?] the said Zachariah Finney his heirs & forever the said Isham Belcher doth for himself his heirs & etc warrent the said land & premises with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said Zachariah Finney his heirs & free from the Just claim or demand of any person or persons whatever. In Witness whereof the said Isham Belcher hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year above written. Signed, sealed & Acknowledged in the presence of Jesse Prunty. Isham Belcher Teste: At the Clerks office of Franklin Co, June 3rd 1816 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale between Isham Belcher of the one part & Zachariah Finney of the other part was acknowledged by the said Isham Belcher and admitted to be recorded. Teste: Caleb Tate, Clerk Franklin County ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Was this the right Isham Belcher (below) or was it his father? Franklin County, Virginia, Deeds: Isham Belcher and Israel Evans, 1798 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Belcher Kettell ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Franklin County, VA Deed Book 3 page 544 This Indenture made this twenty ninth day of January in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight and of the CommonWealth the twenty second between Isham Belcher of the County of Wythe of the one partie and Israel Evans of the County of Franklin of the other part Witnefsneth that the Belcher for an inconsideration of the sum of one Hundred Pounds Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he the said Belcher doath hereby acknowledge healh Bargained and sold unto the said Evans one Certain tract or Parcel of Land Lying and being in the County of Franklin and on the south side of Black water River containing one hundred and fifty Acres be the same more or lefs and bounded as followith to wits; Beginning at pointers Samuel Gelbert's line on the said River - thence his Line south five degrees. East twenty two poles to pointers thence along said Line to a maple branch thence up the said branch as it meanders to the Original line thence along said Line to a Red Oak thence north forty degrees Est one hundred and fifty six poles to a Spanish Oak thence to the north Est fork of the Cannco branch and down the said branch to Black water thence up the said River as it meanders to the beginning with all Woods Waters houses orchards and all other Profits appertaining to the said tract of Land to the only use of him the said Evans his heirs and assigns forever and I the said Belcher do warrant and forever defend the said tract of Land to the said Evans against me my heirs and; Every of them or any other Person or Persons forever Clear of all encumbrances in Witnefs whereof I the said Belcher have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and year above Written. Signed sealed and Confirmed in the presence of us------ James Burns his John Burns Isham + Belcher SS John Chitwood mark At a Court held for Franklin County in February 1798 the within Indenture was Proved by the oaths of the Witnefses thereto subscribed to be the respenture act and Deed of Within named Isham Belcher and the same was ordered to be Recorded by the Court - - - Teste James Callaway Clerk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probably this Isham. Not sure GJS 3/25/2007. Personal Property Tax Books, Belcher & Bigger surnames, 1804 - 1819 code: Col 1 - Persons name; Col 2 - # of w.males over 21 - Col 3; # of w. males over 16-und 21; Col. 4: Numeration, Col 5; # Blacks - Last col; Livestock ================================== 1804 Belcher, Isham - 1 0 0 2 74 Biger, James - 1 1 0 6 72 1805 Belcher, Isham - 1 0 0 2 24 Bigars, James - 1 1 0 1 56 1806 Belcher, Isham 1 0 0 2 24 Belcher, Francis [jr] - 1 0 0 1 12 Begars, James - 1 1 0 2 68 1807 Belcher, Isham 1 0 0 2 24 Bigars, James - 1 1 0 2 56 1808 The Commonwealth of VA did not collect taxes in 1808 as the general assembly did not pass tax collecting legislation that year. 1809 Belcher, Isham 2 1 0 3 0 Belcher, Francis [jr] 1 4 0 8 72 Belcher, William 1---------------- Belcher, Isham 1----------------- Bigars, James - 1 1 0 2 ------ 1810 Belcher, Isham 2 1 0 3 80 Belcher, John 1------------1 Belcher, William 1 ---------1 1811 Belcher, Isham 2 1 0 2 3 Belcher, Francis [jr] 1- 11 -1- 7 --- Belcher, William 1----------------- Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1 12 Belcher, William 1 0 0 2 24 Begars, James 2 0 0 3 36 1812 Belcher, Isham 1 1 0 3 80 Belcher, William 1 --------- Belcher, Francis [jr] 1-11-1-7 11 Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1 12 Belcher, William 1 0 0 1 12 Belcher, John 1------------- Bigars, James 1 0 0 2 24 1813 Belcher, Isham 1 1 0 2 24 Belcher, William 1 -------- Belcher, Francis[jr] 1-11-2-7 66 Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1 Belcher, John 1 ----------- Belcher, William 1 0 0 1 16 1814 Belcher, Isham 1 1 0 1 63 Belcher, Francis[jr] 1 5 1 1 Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1 Belcher, John 1 ------------ Belcher, William 1---------- Bigar, James 4 0 0 5 5 1815 - new form introduced - code discontinued Belcher, Isham Belcher, Benjamin Belcher, Martha Belcher, John 1 - 2 head cattle Belcher, William Bigars, James 1816 Belcher, Isham Belcher, Francis [jr] Belcher, Benjamin Belcher, William Bigars, James Biggers, William 1817 No Belcher names on this list Bigars, Thomas, William & John 1818 - Belcher, Isham & Francis,jr 1819A - Belcher, Isham, Francis jr, William ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Was this THIS Isham? n County, VA - Deed Book 5 (partial) Page 368 Belcher/Cook Slave Sell, 1807 Deed Records - Microfilm # 0031498 Deed Book #5 1804 - 1811 p. 368 Know all men by these Presents that I John Cook for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred Pounds in hand this Receipt where of is hereby acknowledged have this day bargained & sold & by these present doth bargain sell & confirm to Isham Belcher to him & his heirs forever a certain negro woman named Judy which said Negro & Increase I do forever warrent and defend against the Just claim or claims of all and every person or persons Whatsoever claiming the same by through in or under me. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th Jan 1807. Signed & Sealed: John Cook Teste: Jo. Napier. Francis Belcher At a court held for Franklin Co September 7th, 1807 This Bill of sale from John Cook to Isham Belcher was proved by the oath of John Napier and Francis Belcher Witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded.. Teste: James Calloway, Clerk, Franklin Co, VA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not sure if this is the correct Isham Belcher. GJS 4/07/2007. Belcher Estate Conveyance, 1814 Deed Book #7 - page 249 - Microfilm 0031499 FHC Belcher to Belcher- B of S - Olglethorpe County, Geogia Know all men by these Presents that I, Matthew Belcher of the County and State aforesaid, for and in consideration of the sum of fore hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Isham Belcher of the State of Virginia have bargained, Sold, conveyed and relinquished unto the said Isham Belcher all my right title, interest and claims to my portion of my deceased fathers estate who was by the name of Francis Belcher and made and executed his will in Amelia County in the said State of Virginia on the 29th day of July in the year 1781. To have and to hold unto the said Isham Belcher my said portion of my said fathers estate in as full simple & perfect a manner as the same is or may be held by any one of the legatees of the said Francis Belcher. In Witnesseth whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 29th day of Dec 1814. Sealed Signed and Delivered in the presence of Barnabus Arthur, John Arthur. Matthew [his mark] Belcher Georgia, Oglethorpe County Personally came and appeared before a Magistrate for said county and after being duely sworn maketh oath and saith that they were subscribing witnesses to the within relinquishment of dowry and that the said Matthew Belcher signed, Sealed and delivered the same for the within mentioned purpose sworn to before me this 30th day of Dec 1814. Zelverton Thorton, J. P. Barnabus Arthur, John Arthur At a court held for Franklin County, March 6, 1815 this Bill of Sale from Matthew Belcher to Isham Belcher with the certification herein indorsed was exhibited in Court and ordered to be recorded. Test: Caleb Tate, Clerk Franklin Co. [Submitter note: My early Franklin Co Settlers map shows John Arthur as a neighbor to Isham Belcher.]Belcher Estate Conveyance, 1814 Isham Isom. Belcher 11 10..ISHAM ISOME BELCHER SR. BORN: 10-13-1766 FRANKLIN CO VIR. DIED: JAN 1823 TAZEWELL CO VIR. MARRIED:#1 MARTHA PATSY HODGES, 1-3-1791 FRANKLIN CO VA MADE WILL 12-18- 1822 TAZEWELL CO VA. NAMING CHILDREN. SEE WILL BELOW LISTED VIRGINIAN TAX RECORDS, 1804 ,74(LIVESTOCK), 1805 (24 LIVESTOCK) 1806 (24 LIVESTOCK) 1807 (24 LIVESTOCK) 1818 EXCEPT 1808 VA DID NOT COLLECT TAXES GENERAL ASSEMBLY DID NOT PASS LEGISLATION THAT YEAR 1809 2 BOYS UNDER 21 AND OVER 16 AND HIM (24 LIVESTOCK) 1810 (80 LIVESTOCK) 1811 -1818 ALSO LISTED MARRIED:#2 NANCY BLANKENSHIP 1809 LISTED TAZEWELL CO LAND ABSTRACTS 1 SEPT 1809 40 ACRES ON BLUESTONE RIVER ADJ THE ROCK SURVEY GRANT 59 P 177 FRANKLIN COUNTY VA. PROPERTY TAX 1804,1805,1806 ,1807,1809, 1810, 1811, 1812 9-7-1807 JOHN COOK SOLD ISHAM BELCHER 1 SLAVE, JUDY, FRANKLIN CO VA. ISHAM BOUGHT SNOW CREEK LAND, 5-27-1816 FRANKLIN CO VA. 1820 TAZEWELL COUNTY CENSUS LIST: 5 OCT 1822, 80 ACRES ON THE LAUREL FORK OF BRUSH CREEK 71 P. 245 5 OCT 1822, 70 ACRES, ON THE LAUREL FORK OF BRUSH CREEK 71 P. 246 SERVED IN WAR OF 1812 ENTITLED TO LAND BOUNTY UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS 28 SEPT 1850 AND "MUSTER ROLLS AND PAY ROLLS OF THE VIRGINIA " "MILITIA IN THE WAR OF 1812" The Will of Isham Isome Belcher (In this will he seems to call himself Isome I. Belcher) (?) Tazewell County Va will book #1 page 101-102 In the name of God Amen I, Isome I. Belcher of Tazewell county and the state of Virginia having arrived to an advanced period of life, conssequently feeling the infirmities of age deem it expedient while having the exercise of my reason t o make my last will and testament which is as follows: Ub tge first place I will that my body be buried in a Christian like manner at the discrretion of my executors hereafter to b enamed and that my funeral expenses and debts (if any) be paid out of my estate by my executor. I give and bequeath to each of my children to wit:Phoebe,Obediah,John,Jessee, and Nancy one dollar to be paid out of my estate. In the like manner in the next place I give and bequeath to the balance of my children viz: Isome,Micaga,Jude,Asa,Henry,Moses,James,Jonathan,and Robertall my horses,property,cattle,hogs,sheep, and geese. all my farm utensils,all my furniture,and one loom to be enjoyed and possessed equally by them and their heirs forever. I also give to my son, Isome, a certain tract of parcel of land in Tazewell County known by Iyrs improvement on the Laurel fork of Brushy Creek. quantity of acres not recollected to be enjoyed and possessed by him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeath to my thre sons, James, Jonathan, and Robert the tract of land I now live on lying at the mouth of the Laurel fork of Brushy Creek containint 170 acres and a small tract or parcel of land on Brush Creek & adjoining the tract will to son Isome quantity not recollected to be enjoyed and possessed equally by them and their heirs forever. The above estate is to be at my disposal dureing my natural life. Lastly, I nominate and appoing John Davidson and Henry Bailey executors of this my last will and testament. Whereof I have set my and affixed my seal this 18th day of December in the year of our Lord 1822> --------his-------- Isome I. Belcher------seal -------mark-------- Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of: Isome Belcher Will Samuel Dillion John Davidson Polly Mcvey **************** This last will and testament of Isome Belcher was presented in court and being proved by the oaths of Samuel Dillon and Polly Mcvey was ordered to be recorded on at a court held for Tazewell county Va on the 28th day of Jan 1823. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory. By David E. Johnston (1906). ?The Belcher Family? Isham Belcher married a Miss Hodges, in Franklin County, Virginia, and came to what is now Mercer County, then Wythe, in 1796, and settled on what is known as the Waldron Farm, about two miles Southeast of the present city of Bluefield. He was a nephew of Phoebe Clay, the wife of Mitchell Clay, the elder. Isham Belcher and wife had a family of thirteen children, eleven sons and two daughters; the sons were Obediah, Isham, Jesse, Asa, Henry D., John, Micajah, Jonathan, Moses, James, and Robert D. From Isham Belcher, the elder, descended all the people of that name scattered over a number of the counties of Southern West Virginia. Captain George W. Belcher, a grandson of the elder Isham, Alexander Belcher and many of that name and blood were bold, courageous Confederate soldiers in our Civil War.
== Biography ==
=== Origins === Isham Alexander Belcher was the son of Isham Belcher and Elizabeth Clay-Belcher.
=== Early Life ===Isham was born in 1769, in Bedford, Colony of Virginia, which is now Franklin, Virginia.
=== Family ===
He married [Hodges-1707|Martha "Patsy" Hodges] in 1791.
=== Occupation ===He was in the military in 1812. ''(Source? [[Lloyd-2622|Lloyd-2622]] 18:31, 27 May 2015 (EDT))''
=== Death & Legacy ===
He passed away in 1823, in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA.

=== Sources ===
*Belcher/Finney - Deed, 1816
Deed Records - Microfilm #M40989-0031499
Deed Book #7 - page 427
*Franklin County, VA Deed Book 3 page 544
*Personal Property Tax Books, Belcher & Bigger surnames, 1804 - 1819
*Belcher Estate Conveyance, 1814
Deed Book #7 - page 249 - Microfilm 0031499 FHC*A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territory.
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=== Other ==="This indenture made this 27th day of May 1816 between Isham Belcher of theCounty of Franklin & State of Virginia of the one part & Zachariah Finney ofthe County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said IshamBelcher has this day bargained & sold unto the said Zachariah Finney for and
in consideration of the sum of twenty pounds twelve shillings & 6pin hand paid this receipt where of is hereby acknowledged a certain tract orparcel of land situate lying and being on the ridge between Snow Creek andGrassy Fork including the head of one Branch running into Snow Creek containing by survey 27 & a half acres. Bounded as followeth viz; Beginning at Pointers in Jesse Pruntys line on the old road leading from Richard Stocktons to Jn. Pinchards & thence Pruntys lines North 17 Poles to a chestnut [&?] oak thenceN 12 degrees W 28 Poles to a Chestnut tree N 32 degrees W 19 Poles to a WhiteOak N 75 degrees W 41 Poles to Pointers in Finneys line, thence with his lineN 55 degrees E 49 Poles to a White Oak thence with his line S 66E 79 Poles toa White Oak, Red Oak & Sourwood, thence with Pruntys line N 81 E 5 Poles toPointers in Belchers line thence to a dividing line S 42 W 92 Poles to the
Beginning.To have and to hold [unto?] the said Zachariah Finney his heirs & forever thesaid Isham Belcher doth for himself his heirs & etc warrent the said land &
premises with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wiseappertaining unto the said Zachariah Finney his heirs & free from the Justclaim or demand of any person or persons whatever. In Witness whereof the saidIsham Belcher hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year above
written.
Signed, sealed & Acknowledged in the presence of Jesse Prunty.
Isham Belcher
At the Clerks office of Franklin Co, June 3rd 1816 This Indenture of Bargainand Sale between Isham Belcher of the one part & Zachariah Finney of the otherpart was acknowledged by the said Isham Belcher and admitted to be recorded.
Teste: Caleb Tate, Clerk Franklin County"
"This Indenture made this twenty ninth day of January in the year of our LordChrist one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight and of the CommonWealth thetwenty second between Isham Belcher of the County of Wythe of the one partie andIsrael Evans of the County of Franklin of the other part Witnefsneth that theBelcher for an inconsideration of the sum of one Hundred Pounds Current money ofVirginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he the said Belcher doathhereby acknowledge healh Bargained and sold unto the said Evans one Certaintract or Parcel of Land Lying and being in the County of Franklin and on thesouth side of Black water River containing one hundred and fifty Acres be thesame more or lefs and bounded as followith to wits; Beginning at pointers SamuelGelbert's line on the said River - thence his Line south five degrees. Easttwenty two poles to pointers thence along said Line to a maple branch thence upthe said branch as it meanders to the Original line thence along said Line to aRed Oak thence north forty degrees Est one hundred and fifty six poles to aSpanish Oak thence to the north Est fork of the Cannco branch and down the saidbranch to Black water thence up the said River as it meanders to the beginningwith all Woods Waters houses orchards and all other Profits appertaining to thesaid tract of Land to the only use of him the said Evans his heirs and assignsforever and I the said Belcher do warrant and forever defend the said tract ofLand to the said Evans against me my heirs and; Every of them or any otherPerson or Persons forever Clear of all encumbrances in Witnefs whereof I thesaid Belcher have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the day and year above Written.
Signed sealed and Confirmed in the presence of us------
James Burns his
John Burns Isham +
Belcher SS
John Chitwood markAt a Court held for Franklin County in February 1798 the within Indenture wasProved by the oaths of the Witnefses thereto subscribed to be the respenture actand Deed of Within named Isham Belcher and the same was ordered to be Recorded
by the Court - - -
Teste James
Callaway Clerk"

" Col 1 - Persons name; Col 2 - # of w.males over 21 - Col 3; # of w.
males over 16-und 21; Col. 4: Numeration, Col 5; # Blacks - Last col;
Livestock
==================================
1804
Belcher, Isham - 1 0 0 2 74
Biger, James - 1 1 0 6 72
1805
Belcher, Isham - 1 0 0 2 24
Bigars, James - 1 1 0 1 56
1806
Belcher, Isham 1 0 0 2 24
Belcher, Francis [jr] - 1 0 0 1 12
Begars, James - 1 1 0 2 68
1807
Belcher, Isham 1 0 0 2 24
Bigars, James - 1 1 0 2 56
1808The Commonwealth of VA did not collect taxes in 1808 as the general assembly
did not pass tax collecting legislation that year.
1809
Belcher, Isham 2 1 0 3 0
Belcher, Francis [jr] 1 4 0 8 72
Belcher, William 1----------------
Belcher, Isham 1-----------------
Bigars, James - 1 1 0 2 ------
1810
Belcher, Isham 2 1 0 3 80
Belcher, John 1------------1
Belcher, William 1 ---------1
1811
Belcher, Isham 2 1 0 2 3
Belcher, Francis [jr] 1- 11 -1- 7 ---
Belcher, William 1-----------------
Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1 12
Belcher, William 1 0 0 2 24
Begars, James 2 0 0 3 36
1812
Belcher, Isham 1 1 0 3 80
Belcher, William 1 ---------
Belcher, Francis [jr] 1-11-1-7 11
Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1 12
Belcher, William 1 0 0 1 12
Belcher, John 1-------------
Bigars, James 1 0 0 2 24
1813
Belcher, Isham 1 1 0 2 24
Belcher, William 1 --------
Belcher, Francis[jr] 1-11-2-7 66
Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1
Belcher, John 1 -----------
Belcher, William 1 0 0 1 16
1814
Belcher, Isham 1 1 0 1 63
Belcher, Francis[jr] 1 5 1 1
Belcher, Benjamin 1 0 0 1
Belcher, John 1 ------------
Belcher, William 1----------
Bigar, James 4 0 0 5 5
1815 - new form introduced - code discontinued
Belcher, Isham
Belcher, Benjamin
Belcher, Martha
Belcher, John 1 - 2 head cattle
Belcher, William
Bigars, James
1816
Belcher, Isham
Belcher, Francis [jr]
Belcher, Benjamin
Belcher, William
Bigars, James
Biggers, William
1817
No Belcher names on this list
Bigars, Thomas, William & John
1818 - Belcher, Isham & Francis,jr
1819A - Belcher, Isham, Francis jr, William"

"Belcher to Belcher- B of S - Olglethorpe County, GeogiaKnow all men by these Presents that I, Matthew Belcher of the County and Stateaforesaid, for and in consideration of the sum of fore hundred dollars to mein hand paid by Isham Belcher of the State of Virginia have bargained, Sold,conveyed and relinquished unto the said Isham Belcher all my right title,interest and claims to my portion of my deceased fathers estate who was by thename of Francis Belcher and made and executed his will in Amelia County in thesaid State of Virginia on the 29th day of July in the year 1781. To have andto hold unto the said Isham Belcher my said portion of my said fathers estatein as full simple & perfect a manner as the same is or may be held by any oneof the legatees of the said Francis Belcher. In Witnesseth whereof I havehereunto set my hand and Seal this 29th day of Dec 1814. Sealed Signed and
Delivered in the presence of Barnabus Arthur, John Arthur.
Matthew [his mark] Belcher
Georgia, Oglethorpe CountyPersonally came and appeared before a Magistrate for said county and afterbeing duely sworn maketh oath and saith that they were subscribing witnessesto the within relinquishment of dowry and that the said Matthew Belchersigned, Sealed and delivered the same for the within mentioned purpose sworn
to before me this 30th day of Dec 1814.
Zelverton Thorton, J. P.
Barnabus Arthur, John ArthurAt a court held for Franklin County, March 6, 1815 this Bill of Sale fromMatthew Belcher to Isham Belcher with the certification herein indorsed was
exhibited in Court and ordered to be recorded.
Test: Caleb Tate, Clerk Franklin Co.[Submitter note: My early Franklin Co Settlers map shows John Arthur as a
neighbor to Isham Belcher.]Belcher Estate Conveyance, 1814
Isham Isom. Belcher
11 10..ISHAM ISOME BELCHER SR. BORN: 10-13-1766
FRANKLIN CO VIR. DIED: JAN 1823 TAZEWELL CO VIR.
MARRIED:#1 MARTHA PATSY HODGES, 1-3-1791 FRANKLIN CO VA
MADE WILL 12-18- 1822 TAZEWELL CO VA. NAMING CHILDREN. SEE WILL BELOW
LISTED VIRGINIAN TAX RECORDS, 1804 ,74(LIVESTOCK),
1805 (24 LIVESTOCK) 1806 (24 LIVESTOCK) 1807 (24 LIVESTOCK)
1818 EXCEPT 1808 VA DID NOT COLLECT TAXES GENERAL ASSEMBLY DID NOTPASS LEGISLATION THAT YEAR 1809 2 BOYS UNDER 21 AND OVER 16 AND HIM (24 LIVESTOCK)
1810 (80 LIVESTOCK) 1811 -1818 ALSO LISTED
MARRIED:#2 NANCY BLANKENSHIP 1809LISTED TAZEWELL CO LAND ABSTRACTS 1 SEPT 1809 40 ACRES ON BLUESTONE RIVER ADJ
THE ROCK SURVEY GRANT 59 P 177FRANKLIN COUNTY VA. PROPERTY TAX 1804,1805,1806 ,1807,1809, 1810, 1811,
1812 9-7-1807
JOHN COOK SOLD ISHAM BELCHER 1 SLAVE, JUDY, FRANKLIN CO VA.
ISHAM BOUGHT SNOW CREEK LAND, 5-27-1816 FRANKLIN CO VA.
1820 TAZEWELL COUNTY CENSUS LIST:
5 OCT 1822, 80 ACRES ON THE LAUREL FORK OF BRUSH CREEK 71 P. 245
5 OCT 1822, 70 ACRES, ON THE LAUREL FORK OF BRUSH CREEK 71 P. 246
SERVED IN WAR OF 1812 ENTITLED TO LAND BOUNTY UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS
28 SEPT 1850 AND "MUSTER ROLLS AND PAY ROLLS OF THE VIRGINIA "
"MILITIA IN THE WAR OF 1812"The Will of Isham Isome Belcher (In this will he seems to call himself Isome I. Belcher) (?)
Tazewell County Va will book #1 page 101-102
In the name of God AmenI, Isome I. Belcher of Tazewell county and the state of Virginia having arrived to an advanced period of life, conssequently feeling the infirmities of age deem it expedient while having the exercise of my reason t o make my last will and testament which is as follows:Ub tge first place I will that my body be buried in a Christian like manner at the discrretion of my executors hereafter to b enamed and that my funeral expenses and debts (if any) be paid out of my estate by my executor.I give and bequeath to each of my children to wit:Phoebe,Obediah,John,Jessee, and Nancy one dollar to be paid out of my estate.In the like manner in the next place I give and bequeath to the balance of my children viz:Isome,Micaga,Jude,Asa,Henry,Moses,James,Jonathan,and Robertall my horses,property,cattle,hogs,sheep, and geese. all my farm utensils,all my furniture,and one loom to be enjoyed and possessed equally by them and their heirs forever.I also give to my son, Isome, a certain tract of parcel of land in Tazewell County known by Iyrs improvement on the Laurel fork of Brushy Creek. quantity of acres not recollected to be enjoyed and possessed by him and his heirs forever.I also give and bequeath to my thre sons, James, Jonathan, and Robert the tract of land I now live on lying at the mouth of the Laurel fork of Brushy Creek containint 170 acres and a small tract or parcel of land on Brush Creek & adjoining the tract will to son Isome quantity not recollected to be enjoyed and possessed equally by them and their heirs forever.
The above estate is to be at my disposal dureing my natural life.Lastly, I nominate and appoing John Davidson and Henry Bailey executors of this my last will and testament.Whereof I have set my and affixed my seal this 18th day of December in the year of our Lord 1822>
--------his--------
Isome I. Belcher------seal
-------mark--------
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of:
Isome Belcher Will
Samuel Dillion
John Davidson
Polly Mcvey
****************This last will and testament of Isome Belcher was presented in court and being proved by the oaths of Samuel Dillon and Polly Mcvey was ordered to be recorded on at a court held for Tazewell county Va on the 28th day of Jan 1823."

" ?The Belcher Family?Isham Belcher married a Miss Hodges, in Franklin County, Virginia, and came to what is now Mercer County, then Wythe, in 1796, and settled on what is known as the Waldron Farm, about two miles Southeast of the present city of Bluefield. He was a nephew of Phoebe Clay, the wife of Mitchell Clay, the elder. Isham Belcher and wife had a family of thirteen children, eleven sons and two daughters; the sons were Obediah, Isham, Jesse, Asa, Henry D., John, Micajah, Jonathan, Moses, James, and Robert D. From Isham Belcher, the elder, descended all the people of that name scattered over a number of the counties of Southern West Virginia. Captain George W. Belcher, a grandson of the elder Isham, Alexander Belcher and many of that name and blood were bold, courageous Confederate soldiers in our Civil War."

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Birth	10 Oct 1769	Franklin, Virginia, USA
Birth	10 Oct 1769	Franklin, Virginia, USA
Birth	13 Oct 1769	Franklin, Virginia, USA
Birth	13 Oct 1769	Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Marriage	3 Jan 1791	Franklin, Virginia, USA - Martha Patsy Hodges
Marriage	1809	Nancy Blankenship
Military	1812	USA
Death	28 Jan 1823	Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Spouse	Martha Patsy Hodges (1774 - 1808)
Child	John Lewis Belcher (1792 - 1871)
Child	Phoebe Belcher (1794 - 1886)
Child	Obediah Belcher (1794 - )
Child	Isham Isome Belcher (1796 - 1880)
Child	Nancy Belcher (1797 - 1880)
Child	Jesse Belcher (1798 - 1870)
Child	James Belcher (1800 - 1860)
Child	Micajah Belcher (1804 - 1870)
Child	Asa Belcher (1807 - 1875)
Child	Henry D Belcher (1807 - 1875)
Child	Moses Belcher (1811 - 1871)
Child	Robert D Belcher (1811 - 1875)

Spouse	Nancy Blankenship (1770 - 1822)
Child	Micajah Belcher (1804 - 1870)
Child	Jude Belcher (1806 - )
Child	Isom Ishan Belcher (1807 - 1880)
Child	Asa Belcher (1809 - 1875)
Child	Judy A Belcher (1810 - 1836)
Child	Henry D Belcher (1807 - 1875)
Child	Robert D Belcher (1811 - 1875)
Child	Moses Belcher (1811 - 1871)
Child	James C Belcher (1814 - 1886)
Child	Johnathan Belcher (1823 - 1880)

Father	Isham E Belcher (1732 - 1798)
Mother	Elizabeth Clay (1735 - 1789)
Sibling	Phoebe Belcher (1742 - 1810)
Sibling	George Belcher (1760 - 1814)
Sibling	William Belcher (1762 - 1840)
Sibling	Jacob Moses Belcher (1765 - 1805)
Sibling	Richard Belshaw Belcher (1766 - 1829)
Sibling	James Belcher (1768 - 1857)
Sibling	Martha Belcher (1769 - 1791)
Sibling	Sarah Mary Belcher (1770 - 1824)
Sibling	Lucy Elizabeth Belcher (1771 - 1791)
Sibling	Samuel Belcher (1774 - 1839)
Sibling	John T Belcher (1774 - 1839)
Sibling	Martha Belcher (1776 - 1850)
Sibling	Jessie B Belcher (1778 - 1820)