Children of Joseph & Charity Ballenger

Jeremiah, born c. 1710, was probably the brother of Pearce Wade, who married Charity's sister Mary Ballenger. Their father may have been Robert Wade of Hanover County, VA, and Robert in turn may have been the brother of Charity Wade Ballenger, mother of both girls.

Jeremiah and Charity were already married before Joseph Ballenger made his will on 5 Jun 1744.

21 May 1745: Jeremiah purchased 150 acres on Great Byrd Creek in Goochland County from John and Sarah Denny for £45. The parcel adjoined John Martin, John Hinson, Ebenezer Adams, deceased, and John Denny. The witnesses were Pearce Wade, James George, and Joseph Pare.[1]

20 Dec 1748: Jeremiah and Charity Wade sold 150 acres on Byrd Creek to John Faris for £45. The adjoining landowners were Richard Adams, John Hinson, and Colonel John Martin. Witnesses: John Mosely Junior, William Robards, and Benjamin Denny.[2]

26 Dec 1748: Jeremiah bought 197 acres on Old Johns Creek in Goochland from Charles and Tabitha Rayley for £70. It was bounded Stephen Hughes, Daniel Stoner, William Runnals, and John Rayley. Witnesses: Robert Hughes, Tucker Woodson, Robert Hughes Junior, and R. Walton.[3]

24 Feb 1749: Along with Pearce Wade, Jeremiah Wade of "Cumberland County" was security on a bond of £400 for John Britt of Goochland County as executor for John Britt, deceased.[4] Cumberland County was formed from Goochland that year.

11 Apr 1750: As co-executors of the estate of Joseph Ballenger, Jeremiah Wade of Cumberland County and Pearce Wade and Thomas Cothon [Cawthon] of Albemarle County sold 128 acres on Byrd Creek in Goochland County to John Britt for £60. The parcel was adjoined by John Haden, Bryan Connely, and Arthur Hopkins. The sale was witnessed by James George, William Britt, and John Faris.[5] John Britt was apparently already living on the acreage.

12 Jul 1751: Jeremiah Wade, planter, purchased 180 acres on Thrasher's Creek in Albemarle County from Howard Cash, planter. Witnesses: David Wade, Michael Smith, and Chisley Daniel.[6]

2 Apr 1752: Jeremiah sold land adjoining Pearce Wade to David Wade. Witnesses: Pearce Wade, James George, and Christly Daniel.[7]

2 Jul 1752: Jeremiah sold the parcel bought from Charles Rayley to David Siser. The land was now in Cumberland County, while Jeremiah was described as being of Albemarle County. Witnesses: Tarleton Woodson Junior, Ben Watkins Junior, Stephen Tampton Junior, Drury Woodson, and Thomas Pleasants.[8]

2 Jul 1763: Along with Pearce Wade and Richard and Joseph Ballenger, Jeremiah sold 800 acres, part of a grant of 2,000 acres, on the south side of the Buffalo River under the Tobacco Mountains in Amherst County, VA to George Seaton.[9] Originally granted to Richard and Joseph, 400 acres each had been granted by them to Jeremiah and Pearce.

20 Aug 1768: Jeremiah sold 114 acres on the top of Smith's Mountain adjoining Joseph Ballenger and William Cabell to Joseph Ballinger for £10. On the same day, he sold 378 acres on the headwaters of Thrasher's and Franklin Creeks to John Parks. This second conveyance was witnessed by Matthew Tucker, Drury Tucker, and Joseph Ballenger.[10] Jeremiah was described as being of St. Ann's Parish.

According to William Scroggins, Jeremiah sold three slaves to Hector McAllister, but the date wasn't available to him. He also reports that, along with Neil Campbell "and others", he sold 400 acres on Rockfish Creek to George Donald and Company.[11] Could the latter have been a trust deed? Neil Campbell's mistress, Tabitha Ballowe later married Joseph Ballenger.

17 Feb 1772: Jeremiah Wade Senior sold 378 acres in the fork of the James River adjoining Matthew Tucker, Drury Tucker and Lacy Sine in Albemarle to Richard Bennett.[12]

8 Jul 1772: Jeremiah made his will in Bedford County, VA, naming executors Richard Ballenger and James and Nathan Hilton. In it, he left his estate was to be equally divided among his children, but he made no mention of a wife, thus Charity must have predeceased him. Witnesses: Abraham Ervine, Jesse Hilton, and Elizabeth Mitchell. It was proved 28 Sep 1772, with Guy Smith serving as security for James Hilton. Executor Hilton made his inventory and appraisal on 10 Oct 1772.[13] Jesse Hilton had been surety for the marriage daughter Mary Ballenger Wade to Whitehead Ryan.

Jacob Wade (c. 1743 - ; m. 1st Anne _______, m. 2nd Mary Branch 31 Oct 1800)

Isaac Wade (1756 - 9 Aug 1823, Bedford Co, VA; m. Mary "Polly" Gibbs 11 Feb 1779)

Ketturah "Kitty" Wade (c. 1762 - 18 Jul 1839; m. Stephen Mitchell 8 Mar 1783)

Joshua Wade (1762 - 17 Feb 1800, Bedford Co, VA; m. Anna Boatwright 2 Nov 1786)

The birth date of Elizabeth Franklin remains unknown, but her parents were Henry Franklin and Margaret Hensley, and her sister was therefore Sarah Hensley Franklin, the wife of Joseph Ballenger. Emma Barrett Reeves claimed that her mother was Mary Ann Graves Higginbotham, but may have confused Henry Senior and Junior.[15]

In 1747 or 1748 2,000 acres were surveyed for Joseph and Richard Ballenger in Albemarle County, VA.[16] Was this the land mentioned in Joseph's will as "lying at the mountains"? If so, why was it still listed in Joseph's name, shouldn't it have actually read "the estate of Joseph Ballenger"?

5 Jul 1762: Along with [brother] Joseph and [sister-in-law] Sary Ballenger, Richard sold 400 acres by Ballenger's Mountain in Amherst County to Joseph Mays for £60.[17] Bailey Fulton Davis claimed the date was 15 Jul 1762.

2 Jul 1763: Along with Joseph Ballenger and [brothers-in-law] Pearce and Jeremiah Wade, Richard sold 800 acres, part of a grant of 2,000 acres on the south side of the Buffalo River under the Tobacco Mountains in Amherst County.[18] This was undoubtedly the 2,000 acres surveyed in 1747 or 1748.

10 Apr 1765: Along with Joseph Ballenger, he sold 156 acres on a branch of Beaver Creek for £42 to [Dolly's father] Henry Franklin. On that same day, Richard sold 412 acres to brother Joseph for £50 and bought 232 acres from him for the same price - in effect, a trade. Both were located on a branch of Beaver Creek. Witnesses: Henry Franklin Junior, James Franklyn, and Drury Tucker.[19]

20 Aug 1768: He witnessed a deed from Jeremiah Wade to Joseph Ballenger on Smith's Mountain. Other witnesses were Matthew Rucker and Drury Tucker.[20]

8 Jul 1772: He was named executor of the estate of Jeremiah Wade in Bedford County, VA.[21]

6 Mar 1775: Richard and Elizabeth Ballinger sold 232 acres on Ballinger's Mountain in Amherst County.[22]

4 May 1778: Richard was recommended to become a Captain in Amherst County. Apparently he took the oath that same day. He's also listed as a Captain in the Continental Line in the Patriot Index.[24]

6 Jul 1778: Along with William Loving, he witnessed the marriage of Mrs. Cash to Richard Oglesby.[25]

16 Feb 1779: Richard Ballinger submitted a property claim for "169 lb nett pork . . . British prisoners 3-7-6 23-1782-84" apparently from that date.[26]

24 Mar 1779: He was a Church Warden for St. Mathews, Lexington Parish in Amherst. But also that year, he was listed as vestryman at the "courthouse church".[27] Were they the same church, could he hold both offices, or were there two Richards?

1 Jun 1779: He purchased 99 acres on the south branch of the south fork of the Pedlar River from David Moore for £50. The witnesses included [brother-in-law] James Franklin.[28]

5 Jul 1779: Along with Frances Satterwhite, James was named guardian of Lucretia Wade, orphan of Pearce Wade.[29] Lucretia was supposedly the daughter of Pearce by his second wife, Elizabeth Hardwick.

2 Aug 1779: He bought 250 acres on three forks of the Pedlar River from Adam Reid for £250. The witnesses included James Franklin once again, Angus McDonald, and Walter Power.[30]

August 1779: Jeremiah Wade, orphan of Pierce Wade and then a soldier at the Albemarle Barracks, petitioned the Amherst Court to have Ballinger Wade appointed as his guardian with Richard Ballinger acting security.[31]

11 Mar 1780: Richard Ballenger, guardian, gave consent for the marriage of Susanna Wade to Robert Mays.

11 Sep 1780: Along with William Loving, Richard and Elizabeth Ballenger witnessed the marriage of Susannah Wade and Robert Mays.[32]

1 Jun 1781: Richard sold 250 acres to Thomas Hilley for 7,000 lbs of tobacco.[33]

3 Jun 1782: Richard Ballinger, along with Maryan Franklin and James Cotterell, witnessed a deed on the north side of the Buffalo River in Amherst.[34]

7 Oct 1782: Richard Ballinger submitted a property claim in Amherst County for "31 lb beef at 16/8 2-11-8".[35]

2 Aug 1784: Richard and Elizabeth Ballinger sold 180 acres on Thresher's Creek adjoining Pearce Wade and John Biswell and 250 acres on the north side of Moll's Mountain adjoining Aaron Higginbotham to John Sale for £200. The parcel on Thresher's Creek was described as patented on 12 Jul 1750.[37]

17 Nov 1784: Along with [brother-in-law] Samuel Franklin, Richard Ballenger witnessed the marriage of [sister-in-law] Philadelphia Franklin to William Smith in Amherst County.[38]

4 Aug 1788: He was described as the parent or guardian of Henry Ballenger at his marriage to Polly Clarkson, but with "Mercer County" [Kentucky] after his name. He must have therefore moved to Kentucky between 1784 and 1788.[39]

7 Apr 1789: James Martin and John Wren were contracted to survey 120 acres for William Angus, the location of which "was made" by Capt. Richard Ballinger in Amherst County.[40]

10 Apr 1792: Henry Franklin signed his will, which included mention of his daughter Elizabeth Ballinger.[41]

26 Jul 1794: Richard and Elizabeth Ballenger "of Mercer County, KY" sold land in Amherst County, VA.[42]

11 Apr 1813: Richard and Elizabeth Ballinger "of Garrard" sold land in Amherst County, VA. Garrard County had been formed from Mercer County in 1796.

Some sources claim that Capt. Richard Ballenger died about 1808 in Knox County, KY.[43] Capt. Richard apparently never resided in Knox County; that man is presumed to have been his nephew Richard, the son of Joseph and Sarah Hensley Franklin Ballenger, who was living in Knox County from at least 1795. The first wife of nephew Richard was named Mary Elizabeth Jennings, called "Betsy", but she had supposedly died by 1810. In 1813 the younger Richard was married to Mildred Herndon.[44]

Nancy Ballenger (18 Oct 1774 – 13 Apr 1823; m. William Jennings 11 Dec 1794)

c. 1734: Nathan Bond was born in Goochland County, VA, the son of Charles and Mary Bond.

23 Nov 1761: Nathan and Elizabeth Bond sold 100 acres on the Hardway River and the mouth of Shepard's Creek in Albemarle County to George Perry for £40. Nathan had been deeded the parcel earlier that year.[44a]

Nathan purchased one parcel of 300 acres on Stone House Creek in Amherst [formerly Albemarle] County in 1763 and another 300 acres in 1768.[44b]

26 Feb 1776: The 1st Rifle Company was organized in Amherst County. Among the volunteers were Nathan and Nathaniel Bond.[44c]

1781: Nathan was paid for beef supplied to the militia. He was listed in Elbert County Revolutionary Soldiers and their Widows.[44d] Was this for service in the 1st Rifle Company or services provided to the militia or both?

23 Jan 1782: In a deed of gift Nathan left "600 acres where I live . . . on Stone House Creek . . . reservation for life for my ux, Elizabeth, and self" to his four children named therein. This was in Amherst County. Witnesses: Joseph Ballenger, Mary Parsons, and John Gurtes. Joseph Ballenger was Elizabeth's brother.[44e]

c. 1790: The family moved to Wilkes [later Elbert] County, GA, settling on Beaverdam and Coldwater Creeks.

In the name of God, Amen. I Nathan Bond Senr of County of Elbert and State of Georgia, being in a low state of health but of sound mind and memory, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament Viz. My body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner, and touching such worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me with I give & dispose of in the following manner. Item, I give & bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Bond all my household & kitchen furniture, also all my stock of horses, cattle, hogs & all my plantation tools to hold in free & peaceable possession during her life & at her death to be divided among my children at her discretion. I hereby nominate & appoint my son Richard Bond Executor to this my last will & testament in witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal this twentysixth day of February one thousand eight hundred & fifteen.

18 Apr 1815: Nathan died in Elbert County, GA. His will was proved 1 May 1815. When the inventory was submitted, the value of the estate was estimated at $497.75.

Joseph Ballenger Bond (17 May 1756 - c. 1852; m. Marrenda Jane "Jincy" Wright 177)

Pearce was probably the brother of Jeremiah Wade, who married Mary's sister Charity Ballenger. Their father may have been Robert Wade of Hanover County, VA, and Robert in turn may have been the brother of Charity Wade Ballenger, mother of both girls.

Although Reeves claimed a marriage year c. 1747, Mary was obviously already married when her father signed his will on 5 Jun 1744.

5 Jun 1744: Pearce was named executor, along with Thomas Cawthon, Jeremiah Wade, and Charity Ballenger, of [father-in-law] Joseph Ballenger's will in Goochland County.[45]

28 Mar 1763: Pearce Wade and Joshua Tucker promised to pay £55 to Drury Tucker in Amherst County. The note was witnessed by William Cabell Junior, Robert Yancey, and Richard Powell.[46]

2 Jul 1763: Along with Jeremiah Wade, Joseph and Richard Ballenger, Pearce sold 800 acres, part of a grant of 2,000 acres, on the south side of the Buffalo River under the Tobacco Mountains in Amherst County, VA.[47] Joseph and Richard were Mary's brothers; Jeremiah was her brother-in-law.

August 1764: Pearce and Mary sold 105 acres on the west side of Harris Creek to John Godwin.[48] Mary died after this land sale, because Pearce had married Elizabeth Hardwick Pettyjohn, a widow, by January 1767 when their daughter Abigail was born.1 Jul 1765: Pearce sold the 308 acres on which he resided to Alexander McCaul. The parcel adjoined John Goodwin, John Wales, William Stanton, James Crews, and Edward Eidson. Witnesses: Neil Campbell, Richard Harris, John Rippen.[49] Neil Campbell's mistress Tabitha Ballowe married Joseph Ballenger.

13 Dec 1769: Pearce signed his will, which was proved Jan 1770 in Amherst County, VA.[50]

By his second wife, Pearce supposedly had children: 1) Lucretia, who married James Mays on 21 Jan 1786 in Amherst County with the "consent of [her guardian] Richard Ballenger" and witnessed by Ballenger Wade, [Susannah's husband] Robert Mays, and John Taliaferro; 2) Abigail, who married John Reynolds on 24 Aug 1788; and 3) Mourning Wade, born posthumously on 8 Jun 1770, who married John Bailey on 28 Dec 1791.

c. 1736: Joseph Ballenger was born in Goochland County, VA.[51] Emma Barrett Reeves claimed a birth date of 1733, while the Texas Daughters claim a birth date before 1733. If he were really aged 66 at death in 1802, then his birth year must have been c. 1736. There is that survey of 2,000 acres, however, conducted in 1747/48 for Richard and Joseph Ballenger. Should the record have read "the estate of Joseph Ballenger"? Would a minor's name have appeared on the survey? This is not the only anomaly in dates re Joseph.

In 1749 there was "talk of an order for new churches", among them "Balinger's Church" in Albemarle [later Nelson] County, VA.[52] By 1772, four churches, one of which was named "Ballenger's Church", were located near Boiling Springs in present-day Fluvanna County. Reeves described it as lying in the Green Mountains, "not far from Warren". Is that the same Ballinger's described in 1749? [53] Although Emma Reeves and Virginia Paddock both claim that he was Church of England, Joseph was more likely the Baptist minister who received permission to "celebrate rites of matrimony agreeable to Acts of Assembly" in August 1782 from Rev. Benjamin Coleman and the Elders of the Baptist Church.[54] (In order to perform a marriage under the Anglican rite, Joseph would have had to have studied for the ministry in England.)

5 Jul 1762: Joseph and Sary Ballenger and [brother] Richard Ballenger sold 400 acres by Ballenger's Mountain adjoining Edward Carter in Amherst County to Joseph Mays for £60.[56] Witnesses: George Seaton, William Cheek, and Samuel Hinslee. Samuel Hinslee must surely be related to Margaret Hensley, mother of Sarah Hensley Franklin.

2 Jul 1763: In Amherst County, Joseph and Richard Ballenger and [brothers-in-law] Pearce and Jeremiah Wade sold 800 acres, part of a grant of 2,000 acres on the south side of the Buffalo River under the Tobacco Mountains.[57]

10 Apr 1765: Joseph and Richard Ballenger sold 156 acres on a branch of Beaver Creek in Amherst County to [Sarah's father] Henry Franklin for £42. Then Joseph and Richard traded parcels on a branch of Beaver Creek for £50 each: Joseph selling Richard 232 acres, Richard selling Joseph 412 acres lying on the end of Tobacco Mountain. Witnesses: Henry Franklin Junior, Drury Tucker, and James Franklin.[58]

4 Aug 1766: Joseph Ballenger entered his accounts as administrator of the James Ison estate. He was also security for the widow "Darkass" Ison, later Darkass King.[59] We can only hope that "Darkass" was actually "Dorcas".

20 Aug 1768: He purchased 114 acres from [brother-in-law] Jeremiah Wade "of St. Ann's Parish, Albemarle County" for £10. The parcel was described as lying on the top of Smith's Mountain "and in a cove of same" adjoining Joseph Ballenger and William Cabell Junior.[60] Witnesses: Matthew Rucker, Richard Ballenger, and Drury Tucker.

4 Mar 1771: Joseph and Sarah Ballinger sold 279 acres in Amherst County on Beaver Creek adjoining William Mitchell to Cornelius Sale for £100. On that same day, he also sold two tracts on Smith's Mountain of 114 acres each.[61] Witnesses: Henry Franklin Senior, John Franklin, and John Smith.

25 Mar 1771: He sold two parcels totaling 247 acres to Samuel Hancock.[62] The first was 114 acres on the top of Smith's Mountain (and several coves on the side) adjoining William Cabell Junior and John Ballenger; the second was 133 acres adjoining Franklin. Witnesses: Henry Franklin Senior, Richard Brooks, Jean Sale, Jean Garrarson, and Cornelius Sale.

22 Apr 1771: Joseph Ballenger purchased 200 acres on the north fork of Sandy River in Pittsylvania County from John Austin of Roan County, NC for £200. The parcel was described as part of a larger parcel of 400 acres adjoining Josiah Mann, Jehu Morton, and Joseph Austin. Witnesses: John Glass, Jehu Morton, Joseph Morton, and Joseph Austin. The deed was recorded on 27 Jun 1771.[63]

27 Mar 1772: Joseph witnessed a deed from John Taliaferro to James and Robert Donald in Pittsylvania County.[64]

27 May 1772: For £150, he purchased 390 acres on the Sandy River from Joseph Austin, who had a power of attorney from brother John Austin of NC,. The land adjoined Jehu Morton. The sale was witnessed by G. Jefferson, and was recorded 28 May 1772.) The very next day [28 May] he bought 110 acres on the Sandy River adjoining Austin's Great Branch, from Joseph Austin, also for £50.[65]

25 Sep 1772: He bought 45 acres from Thomas and Elizabeth Harget for £5.[66]

20 Jan 1773: He and Joseph Austin arranged a trust deed for the land upon which Austin lived, slave Tom, 15 horses, stock of cattle, and hogs, to cover Austin's debt to Joseph. Final payment on the mortgage was due 25 Dec 1773. Witnesses: William Tunstall, John Thompson, and Archibald Smith.[67]

21 Mar 1775: Joseph sold two tracts, one of 50 acres and one of 190 acres, on the Sandy River in Pittsylvania to Joseph Austin for £50.[68]

There was another Ballinger family in Pittsylvania, which can lead to considerable confusion. John Ballinger resided on Straightstone Creek at least as early as 1771. Born c. 1751, he was married to Syntha Lester, the widow of Thomas Lester, who had moved to Pittsylvania from Fairfax County. Syntha's daughter Elizabeth Lester married Benjamin Ballinger. John Ballinger's line is supposedly: John à William Ballinger (16 Apr 1705, Prince George Co, VA - 24 Dec 1778, Fairfax Co, VA) à Francis Ballinger (b. 1674, Alscace Lorraine, France). France, hummmm.

8 Jan 1777: "Sarah Ballenger, mother of Milly White, 8 Jan 1777, aged 40 years".[69] As her death occurred only one month after the birth of son Joseph, Sarah may well have died from childbirth complications.

1777: Joseph Ballenger was listed with 6 tithables (5 of whom were slaves) and 300 acres in Pittsylvania County.[70]

26 Jun 1777: "Joseph Ballinger" wrote out and signed permission for minor daughter Elizabeth to marry Samuel Johnston. This was delivered to William Turnbull, and witnessed by John Adams and John Ha____.[71]

1777: Joseph appeared on Capt. Hankin's List of Pittsylvania citizens who took the Oath of Allegiance. On that same list appeared Sam and William Johnson, and Jesse Hodges.[72]

7 Aug 1777: Infant son Joseph died. He may be the Joseph Ballenger whose death date is often confused with his father's.

The Patriot Index lists Joseph as one who performed "Patriotic Service". "Being too old for active service, [he] gave of his means to advance the cause."[73] "He was too feeble for active service so he furnished supplies".[74] Why would a man who was supposedly born in 1736 be too feeble in 1776-1783?

5 Apr 1780: He purchased 40 acres on the Sandy River from Joseph Morton for £50. This parcel was described as adjoining "Joseph Ballenger whereon he now dwells".[75]

1780: Joseph Ballenger was listed with 4 tithables in Pittsylvania County.[76]

5 Jan 1782: A bill of sale in Pittsylvania County from Joseph Ballinger to daughter Elizabeth (with Johnson written in the margin) for one slave named Dicy was dated the same day as a deed of gift to daughter Milley White for one slave named Emy. The latter was not recorded until 21 May 1782. Witnesses included Joseph Morton.[77] Slave Dicy may have still been with Samuel Johnston when he died in 1832.

23 Jan 1782: Along with Mary Parsons and John (x) Gurtis, he witnessed a deed of gift of 600 acres on Stone House Creek from [brother-in-law] Nathan Bond in Amherst County, VA to Bond's children therein named.[78]

18 Mar 1782: The court in Pittsylvania acknowledged a claim from Joseph for impressed property: "To Joseph Ballinger, [£40] for 1 wagon and gear. To same [£30] for horse 8 hands high, 5 yrs old. To same [£30] for 1 horse (black) 4'10" high, 4 yrs old. To same [£8, 1 shilling] for saddle, 2/4 bushells corn. To same [£7, 19 shillings] for 12 shreaves oats and 22 bundles of fodder." And on another occasion: "Impressed for state troops, to Joseph Ballinger for 157 lbs bacon, 12 shreaves of oats".[79]

4 Apr 1782: "Joseph Ballenger, Widower" married Tabitha Ballowe, the ceremony being performed by Rev. [Baptist] Benjamin Coleman. Witnesses: Henry Franklyn, Joel Franklyn, Betting Loving, and Jacob Smith.[80] Tabitha Ballowe, the daughter of Leonard Ballowe, was the mistress of Neil Campbell, a wealthy planter who never married. In his will Neil left part of his estate to Tabitha, thanking her for nursing him through an illness, and left "the residue" to their natural daughter Elizabeth. Joseph and Tabitha married as soon as one month, no later than four months, after Neil's death. ""The mistress of Neil Campbell has married Joseph Ballenger and lives in Amherst and is in possession of land, slaves, and personal estate devised to her by Campbell."[81]

21 May 1782: The same day that the deed of gift to daughter Millie was recorded, a deed of gift was also made to daughter Charity Cox Ballenger for 2 slaves named Greece and Delilah, one mare, and a feather bed.[82]

August 1782, Amherst County: "Rec'd of Rev. Benjamin Coleman and elders of the Baptist Church - The Rev. Mr. Joseph Ballenger is permitted to celebrate the rites of matrimony agreeable to the Acts of Assemby declaring what shall be a lawful marriage . . ."

15 Apr 1783: "Rev. Joseph Ballinger" performed the wedding ceremony of George Fulcher and Fanny Penn in Amherst County.[83]

10 Jan 1784: Rev. Joseph Ballenger performed the marriage of William Crutcher and Elizabeth Pollard in Amherst.

1785 Tax List, Amherst County, VA: Joseph Ballinger is listed with 5 whites, 3 dwellings, and 1 other building.[86]

16 Sep 1799: Along with Hugh Campbell and Thomas Grayham, Joseph filed the inventory of the estate of James Frazier.[88]

1800 Tax List, Lexington Parish, Amherst County, VA: 1 white male, 9 horses, 12 slaves.[89]

I Joseph Ballinger of the County of Amherst & State of Virginia being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with. (Item) I gave & bequeath the same in manner following, that is to say I gave to my beloved wife all the stock of black cattle that belongs to the home plantation which is twenty one in number, six head of which is not the mark of my cattle belonging to the plantation that William Hicks at present lives on, one third of all my live stock of hogs, all the necessary plantation tools sufficient for her Negroes to work with, all the household and kitchen furniture belonging to the home plantation consisting of beds, pots, kittles & also three head of horses (viz) the dunn horse, a mare by the name of Bonny a filly that was got by my horse _______, seventy barrels of corn, five barrels of wheat. Item To my three sons Echillis, Richard & James Ballinger, I bequeath all the balance of my estate real & personal not above mentioned. They to pay all funeral expenses & debts also he to pay my daughter Peggy Hensley Gravely two hundred dollars, the balance to be equally divided. This bequeath consists of first of a tract of land of eighty acres on _____ Mountain Creek with a mill on sd tract, another tract of land containing ninety acres, tract Wm Hicks now lives on, third one other tract of land containing one hundred twenty seven acres laying on Pedlar River purchased of Wm Hicks, together with six slaves (vis) Charlotte, F___, Blackman, Moses, Stephen & Guy, the residue of houses cattle & hogs the set of smith's tools, one still boyler & vessels. All my other children (vis) Milley White, Elizabeth Johnston, Charity Cox Torrence, & Pheby Tucker, those last four daughters mentioned I gave nothing at present, for reason I gave them what I intended ever to gave when the[y] left me. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends Joel Franklin, Henry Ballinger, & John Wain Executors of this my last will and testament by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & two.

Signed Sealed published & declared as & for the last Will & Testament of the above named Joseph Ballinger in presents of us.

Elizabeth Campbell

The last Will and Testament of Joseph Ballinger Dec'd was presented in Court & proven by the oaths of Thos Powell, Hugh Campbell, and Elizabeth Campbell witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And Joel Franklin and Henry Ballinger the Executors in said Will named personally appeared in Court and gave bond with John Warwick & Hugh Campbell their securities in the penalty of ten thousand dollars conditioned as the Law directs and were qualified as Executors accordingly to Law leave is granted them . . . .

Joseph obviously died between 3 Feb and 15 Feb 1802. The entry in the John M. White Bible reads "Joseph Ballenger Sr, father of Milly Thornton White . . . aged 66 years".[91] The Patriot Index claims a death date of 1787. That date is definitely incorrect for the father of Elizabeth Ballenger Johnston, as can be readily determined by the will above. So whose will was written in 1787? Was anyone's?

9 Mar 1802: The inventory of the estate was taken by Charles Taliaferro, Nelson Crawford, and Benjamin Taliaferro. The value totaled £1,744.09.[92]

26 Apr 1802: Joseph's three sons, Achilles, Richard, and James, waived all claims against Tabitha under the wills of either Joseph Ballenger or Neil Campbell.

Mildred Thornton Ballenger ( – 2 Sep 1840; m. John Martin White 29 May 1775) New Material Added 30 Jan 2011

1785: John and Milly White were charter members of Van's Creek Baptist Church in Ruckersville, Elbert County, GA.[92b]

8 Oct 1808: Brother John White and Brother John Carroll cited Sister Franky Ward for the "disorder" of wearing a feathered bonnet.[92c]

Achilles Ballenger (20 Sep 1766 – 24 Aug 1854; m. Milley Hudson 5 May 1787)

Richard Ballenger (18 Jan 1769 – 27 Jul 1850; m. 1st Mary Elizabeth Jennings 3 Aug 1791, m. 2nd Mildred Herndon 21 Jun 1810)

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[1] William Scroggins, p. 30, from abstract by Louise Hill of original in Book 4, p. 534 For additional information on the Wade families, especially the children of Charity Bellenger Wade and Mary Ballenger Wade, see wgscroggins.kueber.us

[2] William Scroggins p. 30, from Book 5, p. 501

[3] William Scroggins, p. 30, from Book 5, p. 522

[4] William Scroggins, from Goochland County Book 6, p. 64

[5] William Scroggins, from Book 6, p. 61

[6] William Scroggins, p. 31, from abstract of Richard Brenneman of original in Albemarle County Deed Book 1, p. 310

[7] William Scroggins, from Albemarle County Deed Book 1, p. 478

[8] William Scroggins, p. 30, from Cumberland County Book 2, p. 4

[9] Reeves, Three Centuries of Ballingers in America, p. 411, from Book A, p. 147

[10] Reeves, p. 411, from Book 3, p. 353

[11] William Scroggins, originals located in Deed Book 4, p. 342 and Deed Book 5, p. 320

[12] William Scroggins, from Book 6, p. 73

[13] Whitten, Abstracts of Bedford County, Virginia Wills, Inventories, and Accounts 1754 -1787, p. 40

[14] National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Patriot Index, v. 1, p. 32; Reeves, p. 7; Quaker Yeoman, p. 81, copy provided by Virginia Paddock

[15] Reeves, p. 7

[16] Davis, Albemarle County, Virginia Order Book 1744-1748, p. 2

[17] Reeves, p. 410, from Book A, p. 36;

[18] Reeves, p. 411, from Book K, p. 147

[19] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 and 2, p. 338, 340; Reeves, p. 411, from Book A, p. 335

[20] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, from Book B, p. 353

[21] Whitten, p. 40

[22] Reeves, p. 411

[23] Wulfeck, The Virginia Gazette, p. 800, from Amherst County Orders Book, p. 127

[24] Reeves, p. 7, from Order Book, p. 232; NSDAR, Patriot Index, v. 1, p. 32

[25] Amherst County Marriage Register

[26] Davis, Albemarle County, Virginia Impressed Property Claims, from original p. 496A

[27] Reeves, p. 410, from Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia 1763-1800, p. 17

[28] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, from Book B, p. 221

[29] William Scroggins, p. 40

[30] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, p. 25, from Book B, p. 246

[31] Reeves, p. 7, from Sweeny, p. 85

[32] Marriage Record, p. 13

[33] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 &2, from Book B, p. 293

[34] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, p. 53, from Book 2, p. 346

[35] Davis, Albemarle County, Virginia Impressed Property Claims, from p. 496A

[36] Genealogical Publishing Company, Heads of Families, First Census 1790, Virginia, Records of the State Enumerations 1782 -1785, p. 49

[37] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, p. 53, from p. 531

[38] Marriage Record, p. 21

[39] Marriage Record, p. 48

[40] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, from p. 304

[41] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Wills, p. 10, from Book 3, p. 233

[42] Reeves, p. 411, from Book G

[43] NSDAR, Patriot Index, v. 1, p. 32; Reeves, p. 7

[44] Reeves, p. 412, from Book I, p. 509

[44a] Norlydia McBee

[44b] Norlydia McBee

[44c] Samuel Taylor Greer; Norlydia McBee

[44d] Norlydia McBee, from McIntosh, Elbert County Revolutionary Soldiers and their Widows, p. 185

[44e] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vols. 1 and 2, p. 34, from original p. 346. Reeves, Three Centuries of Ballengers in America, p. 411, claims date was 3 Jan 1782.

[44f] Her will is located in Book M, p. 236.

[44g] Genealogical Publishing Company, Heads of Families, First Census 1790, Virginia: Records of the State Enumerations 1782-1785, p. 49

[44h] Genealogical Publishing Company, Heads of Families, First Census 1790, Virginia: Records of the State Enumerations 1782-1785, p. 49

[45] Deed Book 4, p. 495

[46] William Scroggins, p. 40, from Deed Book 1, p. 152

[47] Reeves, p. 411, from Book A, p. 147

[48] William Scroggins, p. 40, from Book A, p. 253

[49] William Scroggins, p. 40, from Book B, p. 26

[50] Book 1, p. 161; Reeves, p. 7]

[51] NSDAR, Patriot Index, v. 1, p. 32

[52] Reeves, p. 410, from Bishop Meade, p. 401

[53] Moore, John Hammond, Albemarle: Jefferson's County 1727-1976, p. 78; Reeves, p. 410, from Bishop Meade, p. 48

[54] Davis, Albemarle County, Virginia Impressed Property Claims

[55] IGI

[56] Reeves, p. 410, from Book A, p. 36 Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, p. 36 claims the date was 15 July.

[57] Reeves, p. 411, from Book K, p. 147

[58] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2; Reeves, p. 411, from Book A, p. 335, 338, 340

[59] Mary C. Smith, from Amherst County Will Book 1, p. 95-96

[60] Reeves, p. 41, from Book B, p. 353

[61] Reeves, p. 411, from Book A, p. 174

[62] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, p. 221, from Book A

[63] Payne, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Books 1, 2, and 3, p. 78-79, from Book 2, p. 204

[64] Payne, p. 101, from Book 2, p. 424

[65] Payne, p. 108, 110, from Book 2, p. 487; Book 2, p. 501, copy provided by Dent Gitchel

[66] Payne, p. 124, from Book 3, p. 85

[67] Book 3, p. 142, copy provided by Dent Gitchel

[68] TLC Genealogy, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 4, 1774-1778, p. 20, from Book 4, p. 116

[69] Austin, Georgia Bible Records, p. 123. Virginia Paddock claims death date of 1 Aug 1777 in Amherst County.

[70] Reeves, p. 425

[71] Copy of original provided by Virginia Paddock

[72] Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, v. 23, p. ___

[73] NSDAR, Lineage Books

[74] Texas Chapter, NSDAR, The Roster of Texas Daughters Revolutionary Ancestors, v. 1, p. 97

[75] Book 5, p. 525

[76] Reeves, p. 425

[77] Book 6, p. 330, 331

[78] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Deeds, Vol. 1 & 2, p. 34, from original p. 346

[79] Reeves, p. 8, from Pittsylvania County Court of Claims

[80] Marriage Record, p. 15. Reeves supplies a date of 3 April; Sweeny and Davis agree with the Marriage Record.

[81] Virginia Genealogist, v. 7, n. 1, p. 12, Jan-Mar 1963

[82] Book 6, p. 331

[83] Sweeny, Marriage Bonds and Other Marriage Records of Amherst County, Virginia 1763-1800, p. 31, from Order Book 1782 – 1784, p. 121

[84] Genealogical Publishing Company, Heads of Families, First Census 1790, Virginia, p. 49

[85] Sweeny, p. 70

[86] Genealogical Publishing Company, Heads of Families, First Census 1790, Virginia, p. 85

[87] Grantor Index, original located in Book 8 or 9, p. 9 or 19

[88] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Wills, p. 14, from Book 3, p. 547

[89] Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, v. 5, p. 156

[90] Amherst County Will Book 4, p. 31, copy provided by Virginia Paddock

[91] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Wills, p. 4; Austin, p. 123

[92] Davis, Abstracts of Amherst County, Virginia Wills, p. 4, from Book 4, p. 38

[92a] Cheryl Manley

[92b] Frank Nicholas Wansley, "Van's Creek Baptist Church", Georgia Journal, Dec/Jan, p. 27, copy provided by Cheryl Manley

[92c] Frank Nicholas Wansley, "Van's Creek Baptist Church", Georgia Journal, Dec/Jan, p. 28, copy provided by Cheryl Manley

[92d] Elbert County 1840 Census, p. 184

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