• General Notes

  James Anderson is named in the 1711 will of Thomas Anderson of Prince George County. That the James Anderson of Surry County is the son of Thomas is established by a deed dated 04/14/1719 from James Anderson of Surry County to Cornelius Cargill for 105 acres on Cattail Swamp bounded by a line of Charles Anderson in which his wife Mary Anderson relinquishes her dower by separate affidavit. These are the lands willed by Thomas Anderson. Thus, the father of James Anderson of Surry County is Thomas Anderson of Prince George County, with wife Mary in 1711. No contemporary birth record is known.
  
  A caution, that in Prince George County there also resides at this time a family of James Anderson with sons Matthew, Jr., William, Jr. and James Anderson and daughter Elizabeth Ligon. There is no confirmed relationship although such cannot be dismissed.
  
  He is identified as an executor of his father's will in 1711 and is mentioned in the estate lists of his brother and sister in 1712. He co-signs deeds with Mary and Cornelius Cargill of his father's land in1712. On one of those deeds his wife is mentioned as approving but is unnamed, however this apparently shows that James married May Jordan before 1712.
  
  In 1715 James's father-in-law George Jordan gave his daughter Mary Anderson, land along the north side of the Blackwater swamp. This was located in Surry County. James was probably absent from the colony at the time of this gift, which would explain why it was drawn in her name allowing her to perfect the title. James moved to this plantation in the period 1718-1719. In 1730 he added 200 acres adjacent to this land by purchase from Henry Thomas and John Avery. This Surry County estate he called "Arnols".
  
  Arnols/Arnolds Creek is formed the eastern boundary of the estate north of the Blackwater. His father in law referred to this creek as a spring branch in his deed, without using the name Arnols. It would appear from the phrasing of James' will that he named the creek. The plantation site, however, is at the major crossing point of the Blackwater River east of City Point. It was at this point that the Berkley directed explorations of Southwest Virginia crossed the Blackwater in the 1650's. At this point the Blackwater River has a gravely bottom which would support fording traffic.
  
  In 1718 James Anderson sells land along Nottoway River to Joshua Meachum. I have not traced when he obtained this land. Its deed was likely filed in the Prince George County records before 1710 and has been lost. The fact that he held this land is probably why he acquiesced in the transfer of his father's lands to Cornelius Cargill.
  
  In 1723 James patented 100 acres of land in Surry County (now Sussex) on the south side of the main Blackwater swamp beginning on the north side of the Pigeon Swamp. This record is found in Patents Book 11, 1735-38, page 289, dated 09/05/1723. This was located only a few miles south of his and his father's lands and can be found on the 7 minute Geodetic Survey Map "Disputania South". He sold this land to William Sanders his brother-in-law in 1726.
  
  In 1733 James acquires the southwest corner of Whetstone creek and the Little Nottoway River by purchase from its original patent holder Robert Mitchell. This deed is filed in Brunswick County. This Robert Mitchell was the brother-in-law of his second wife' sister. He was the son of Henry Mitchell who was a landholder along the Prince George and Surry County border as was James.
  
  In 1735 James Anderson patents 150 acres North of the Little Nottoway River in Prince Georges County (now Nottoway). This is filed in patents book 16, page 150 dated 08/18/1735. From the 1736 tax lists of Amelia County it would appear that James was speculating in Amelia County and was developing lands near the junction of Whetstone Creek and the Little Nottoway River just west of current Blackstone, Virginia.
  
  In 1743 James Anderson, identified as James Anderson, Sr. of Surry County leases to his sons Thomas and Jordan those lands along Whetstone Creek and to his son James the land just east of them on the North side of the Little Nottoway River. These leases are filed in Amelia deed book 2. James' will consigns these lands to the sons in possession of them. There is a land plat of the original grants of this area prepared for the Amelia County Historical Association and is a must for anyone who wishes to understand the lands of all the Amelia Andersons. He retains title to the head lands along Whetstone Creek until 1750, at which time he deeds this land to his son John.
  
  There are five sons and four daughters known to be issue of James Anderson. I am confident that this list is complete. See the book "Genealogy in part, of the Anderson-Owen-Beall families"; By Grant James Anderson; Richmond Virginia; Whitter & Shepperson printers, 1909. According to the family tradition of Grant James Anderson as documented in his book, the family came to Southside Virginia about 1733. An unknown father of surname Anderson with his four sons James, Thomas, Jourdan, John and daughter Faith. The mother's maiden name was Jourdan. It is not clear in the text whether their mother came with them. The tradition states that he remarried and sired another son William Anderson and another unnamed daughter who married Mr. Moss. The Christian name of the father is easily established by examination of Amelia County, Virginia deeds and Surry County Wills. He was James Anderson, of Southwark Parish in Surry County, Virginia. My research has shown the immigration story of Grant J. Anderson to be erroneous. Perhaps it is reasonable to hypothesize that his story may be attributed to the travel of the five grand children from Surry County to Amelia County in 1733.
  
  I have chosen to assign the daughters of James Anderson to his first wife. This is because the Grant Anderson text states Faith was a daughter of the unknown Jordan. The text further says that another daughter who married a Moss was the daughter of the second wife. However, as she is recorded as having a child in 1745, I think it likely she was the daughter of the first wife. It would appear that Mary was the oldest child, from the date of birth of her own children.
  
  Records of James Anderson
  
  James Anderson to Cornelius Cargill
  of Surry County
  03/07/1712 155 acres
  Prince George County Book 1710-1713 page 254 recorded 01/13/1713
  bounded by land given by the will of Thomas Anderson, dec'd to his son Charles Anderson and the Queen's land; 105 acres was lately surveyed by Capt. Robert Bolling for said Thomas Anderson, and by him given to said James, with 50 acres adjoining Capt. Taylor's cart path.
  Wit: Francis West, Will'm Sanders, Charles Anderson Livery & seizin witnesses by Roger Reess, Michael Rosser, Richard Whitmore, James Anderson and wife acknowledged the deed.
  
  James Anderson to Joshua Meachum
  of Prince George County of Surry County
  07/15/1718 104 acres
  Surry County Book 1715-1730 page 127
  This Indenture made the fifteenth Day of July in the fourth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith & in the year of our Lord God one Thousand Seven hundred and Eighteen Between James Anderson of Prince George County of the one part and Joshua Meachum of Surry County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said James Anderson for the valuable consideration of four pounds current money of Virginia to him the said James Anderson by the said Joshua Meachum according to agreement between them well and truly satisfied and paid whereof and of every part and parcel thereof the said James Anderson doth free, quit release and discharge him the said Joshua Meachum his heirs executors and administrators and hath for him and his heirs given granted bargained sold aliened assigned enscoffed and confirmed and doth by these presents fully freely and absolutely give grant bargain sell assign over enscoff and confirm to him the said Joshua Meachum his heirs and assigns one parcel of land in the present possession and occupation of him the said James Anderson with all priviledges profits and emoluments whatsoever thereunto belonging. The said parcel containes one hundred and four acres of land be it more or less situate lying and being in Surry County near Nottoway River bounded as followeth Viz:. beginning at a small meadow branch thence Southeast & by East one fourth East twelve poles to a black oak, thence South Southeast three quarters East sixty one poles thence along the Line of Daniel Eppes East thirty eight degrees South eighty poles to two hickorys thence Northeast fourty poles to a black oak thence North by East half East fourty poles to a black oak, thence North Eighty poles to three black oaks thence Norwest and by West three quarters West sixty four poles to one oak and two hickorys, thence South West Eighty Eight poles to a pine standing in the said meadow branch thence up the said branch as it trends to the beginning including the said one hundred and four Acres of Land. TO HAVE and TO HOLD the said one hundred and four Acres of Land with all other the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Joshua Meachum his heirs and assigns forever in as Large and Ample manner to all Intents and purposes as he the said James Anderson or any other might or could enjoy the same and further the said James Anderson doth for himself his heirs Est: & Administrators covenant promise and agree to and with the said the said Joshua Meachum his heirs and assigns that he the said James Anderson is at present rightfully seized of the said Land by an Indeisseizable Title in Law and that the said Land is at present free and clear and is and shall be warranted and maintained free and clear from nay former bargain sale gift grant dower estate title claim or interest made by him the said James Anderson or any other person or persons claiming by or under him or his heirs or by or with their consents or procurement and that the said Joshua Meachum his heirs an assigns shall peaceably and quietly possess & enjoy all the above receited premises without the least hindrance or molestation of him the said James Anderson or his heirs or any other person or persons. IN WITNESS whereof the said James Anderson have hereunto set his hand and seal the Day and Year first above Written.
  Signed Sealed and Delivered
  In the presence of James Anderson sealed with
  John Jane a wafer
  John Ingles
  John Ingles
  Memo: That on the tenth Day of July one Thousand Seven hundred and Eighteen Quiet and peaceable Possession and seizin of the Land within mentioned was delivered by the within named James Anderson unto the within mentioned Joshua Meachum according to the form and effect of the within written Deed in due form of Law.
  At a Court held at Southwark for
  the County of Surry July ye 16th 1718
  This day appeared in Court the within named James Anderson and did acknowledge the within mentioned contents to be his real Act & Deed as also Delivery and Seizin which is ordered to be recorded and is recorded by
  
  James Anderson to Cornelius Cargill
  of Surry County of Prince George County
  04/14/1719 105 acres
  Prince George County Book 1713-1728 page 292
  This Indenture made this Fourteenth Day of April in the year of our Lord Christ One Thousand Seven hundred and Nineteen between James Anderson of the County of Surry of the One part and Cornelius Cargill of the County of Prince George of the other part. Witnesseth that the said James Anderson for divers good causes and considerations him thereunto moving, but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Four pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Cornelius Cargill at and before the ensealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said James Anderson doth hereby acknowledge and thereof doth acquit release and discharge the said Cornelius Cargill his heirs, executors, Etc. Hath given, granted, bargained sold, remised, released, and for ever quitted claim, and by these presents the said James Anderson doth for himself his heirs Excrs Etc.: give, grant, bargain, sell, remise, release, and for ever quit claim unto the said Cornelius Cargill and to his heirs for ever to all that seat, tract or parcell of Land situate Lying and being on the Cattail Swamp in the County of Prince George containing One hundred and five acres of land and bounded Viz: Westwardly on the Land of Charles Anderson, Easterly Northerly, and Southerly upon unpatented Lands. To have and to hold the said Lands and premisses with all the appertenances therunto belonging unto the said Cornelius Cargill and to his heirs forever, together with all houses orchards, gardens, meadows, pastures, fencings, woods, underwoods, ways, waters, and watercourses thereon or thereunto belonging, so that neither the said James Anderson or his heirs nor any other person or persons whatever claiming or to claim by from or under him or them shall not at any time hereafter have any right title interest claim or demand of or to the said lands and premises but that the same with every part & parcel; [? ] of shall be and forever hereafter [? ] to the only sole proper use & [?] of him the said Cornelius Cargill and to his heirs for ever more and lastly the said James Anderson doth hereby further covenant and agree to with him the said Cornelius Cargill to defend and warrant the sayl of these presents by a general warranty against all and all manner of persons whatever unto the said Cornelius Cargill and to his heirs for ever. In Witness whereof the said James Anderson hath hereunto set his hand and seal the Day and year first above written
  Signed sealed and Delivered
  in sight and presence of James Anderson sealed with
  red wax
  On the back of the above deed was a endorsement in the following words. Viz:
  Memorandum
  That Livery and Seizin of the Lands and premises within mentioned was by the within named James Anderson made and executed in due form of Law unto the within named Cornelius Cargill in sight of
  James Anderson
  At a Court held at Merchant's Hope for the County of Prince George on the second Tuesday in April being the fourteenth Day of the said month Anno Domini, 1719
  The above written deed for land (indented and sealed) was in open Court acknowledged (with the above endorsement of Livery of Seizin theron) by James Anderson the subscriber thereunto, to be his act and deed to Cornelius Cargill named therein, on whole motion the same by Order of the Court is truly recorded. And there also appeared in Court Mary the wife of the said James Anderson and being first privately examined freely & voluntarily relinquished to the said Cornelius Cargill her right of dower in and to the lands in the said deed mentioned which by Order of the Court is likewise recorded
  teste Wm Hamlin Cl Cur
  
  Anderson, James
  09/05/1723 100 acres Surry County
  Patents Book 11, 1735-38, page 289
  GEORGE [insert] TO ALL[i] KNOW YE that for diverse good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of TEN SHILLINGS of good and lawfull money for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Tresury in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. WE HAVE given granted and confirmed and by these presents for Us our [?] Do give grant and confirm unto James Anderson of Surry County one certain tract or parcel of Land containing one hundred acres lying and being on the South side of the Main Blackwater Swamp in the County aforesaid and bounded as followeth, to wit. BEGINNING at a pine on the North side of the Pigeon Swamp thence Northeast one hundred and thirty nine poles to a red oak then North by East seventy four poles to a pine thence West Northwest forty one poles to a pine then South fifty five degrees West Sixty poles to a pine by the side of a small Branch then down the various courses of the run of the said Branch to the Pigeon Swamp aforesaid and down the various courses of the run of the said swamp to the beginning WITH ALL[i] To have hold or to be held [i] yielding and paying [i] provided [i] In witness [i] witness our Trusty and Wellbeloved Hugh Drysdale Esqr. Lieut Govr. [i] at Williamsburg under the Seal of our said Colony the Fifth Day of September One Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty Three in the Fourth year of our Reign
  Hugh Drysdale
  
  James Anderson to William Sanders
  / /1726 100 acres
  Surry County Book 1715-1730 Part 2 page 671-673
  Land north of the Pigeon Swamp beginning at the mouth of a branch.
  
  James Anderson from Robert Mitchell
  05/15/1733 800 acres Brunswick County
  Brunswick County Deed Book 1 page 36-36
  Beginning at Samuel Jordans uper corner on the River thence along Jordans line fore hundred sixty poles to his corner red oak thence along his line two hundred seventy two poles to a small red oak thence west four hundred sixty five p.s to small red oak thence north two hundred fifity p.s at a hickory thence east to a creek and down the sd creek to the River and down the sd River to the beginning.
  
  Brunswick County had been formed in 1720, however, due to the lack of population, record keeping had not begun until 1732. The boundary between Prince George County and Brunswick had been set by the legislature as the Nottoway river, while the southern border was the boundary with North Carolina and was not surveyed until 1728. In the year 1732, the boundary between Prince George and Brunswick was delineated as the "Little Nottoway" and later changed to the "Nottoway River". The above lands were located in the fork between these branches of the Nottoway, in the southwest corner of the current Little Nottoway river and Whetstone Creek, and would later fall into Amelia County in 1736. In 1735 James added a patent across the Little Nottoway River from these lands as follows:
  
  Anderson, James
  08/18/1735 150 acres Amelia County
  Virginia Patents Book 11, 1735-38 page ?
  On the North side of the Little Nottoway River.
  
  The 11/20/1751 date of James Anderson death is known from the entry in the Albemarle Parish Register, reported by Thomas Bedingfield. There is some conflict between different abstracts of the register and I have not had the opportunity to examine the original.
  
  The will of James Anderson appears in Surry County, Virginia, Will Book 9, page 772. The inventory of his estate is filed 02/18/1752 and an account by his "exctriss" Rebecca Anderson is filed on 07/22/1752.
  
  In the name of God amen January 9th, 1750/1 I James Anderson of the Parish of Southwark and the County of Surry being well in body and mind for which I praise almighty God and do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that I give it and my body to the Earth to be decently buried at the Descretion of my Executors hereafter mentioned and as touching such Worldly Estate as it has pleased Almighty God to bless me with in this life I give and devise of the same as followeth viz.
  
  Item I give and Devise to my Son Thomas Anderson all my Estate that he hath now in his Possession one book called human prudence one other book called the whole Duty of man and five pounds current money of Virginia.
  
  Item I give to my Son James Anderson all my Estate he hath now in his possession and also five pounds current money of Virginia and after the Decease or Marriage of my Wife Rebecca one Negro man called Peter and my large Bible to him and to his heirs for ever.
  
  Item I give to my Son Jordan Anderson all my Estate he hath now in his possession also five pounds current Money of Virginia, one Book called the fountain of Life, and after the Death or Marriage of my Wife Rebecca one negro man named Robin to him and his heirs for ever.
  
  Item I give to my Son John Anderson and to his heirs forever One certain parcel or tract of Land lying and being in the County of Amelia joining to Thomas and Jordan Andersons Land it being the remainder of a tract of Land given to the said Thomas and Jordan Anderson containing by Estimation Two hundred Acres more or less as also fifteen pounds current money in the lieu of a Tract of Land the I formerly designed to give to him joining to my Land I now live on and also five pounds current money more, and after the death of my Wife Rebecca or Marriage One negro Boy named Aaron.
  
  Item I give all my wearing Apparel to be equally divided between my Sons namely Thomas James and Jordan and John Anderson.
  
  Item I give my Daughter Mary Eps all the Estate she hath now of mine in her Possession and five pounds current money of Virginia.
  
  Item I give to my Daughter Lyddey Averiss Five pounds current Money of Virginia and all of the Estate she hath now of mine in her Possession.
  
  Item I give to my Daughter Priscilla five pounds current money of Virginia and all the Estate she hath now of mine in her Possession.
  
  Item I give to my Daughter Faith five pounds current money and all the Estate she hath now of mine in her possession.
  
  Item I give and Devise to my Son William all my Land in Surry County to him and his heirs for ever as also one Snuff Box, one Pockett Book, One Gun, called mine, and after the Death of my Wife Rebecca one negro women named Kate and her increase one negro boy named Ned, one Still and also my Desk.
  
  Item I give to my wife Rebecca and my Son William all my Estate that I have not Disposed of to be equally divided between them and it is further my Will and Dessire that if my Son William Anderson should die before heirs of age or married that all the Estates as given to him may be equally divided between all my children then living.
  
  Item I give to my Wife the use of the following negro's During her life Viz: Cate and Ned, as also Still, Gun, and Desk I also give my Wife Rebecca the use of the following negro's during her life or widowhood Viz, Peter, Robin and Aaron.
  
  As I have given my Wife the use of all my negro's and the plantation I live on during her life or widowhood it is my further my [sic] will and desire that if she should Marry that then she should have nothing to do with that tract of Land known by the name of Arnols.
  
  And lastly do appoint Rebecca my Wife whole and sole Executor of this my last will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of January 1750/1
  Jas: Anderson L.. S..
  Signed Sealed published
  He. in presence of
  Lemuel Cooke
  his
  John Bishop
  mark
  his
  John Ray
  mark
  
  No site for the burial is known. It is likely to be on the site of the Arnols plantation north of the Blackwater Swamp near the common boundary of Prince George, Surry and Sussex Counties. The other possibility the Southwark Parish Church cemetery which has not been researched by the author as of 1995.
  
  An Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of James Anderson Deceased
  
  One large Still @ ÂÐ20/& a parcel of Beef and Bacon @ ÂÐ3/ ÂÐ 23,, 0,, 0
  One old Horse @ 20s/& one mare at ÂÐ5 and one colt @ ÂÐ3 9,, 0,, 0
  One negro Boy Aaron @ ÂÐ40 & one Negro man Robin @ ÂÐ40 80,, 0,, 0
  One negro child Ned at ÂÐ15 and one wench Cate at ÂÐ35,,10,,0 50,,10,, 0
  One Negro man Peter at ÂÐ16, & Tea Kettle Sugar Box Canisters and Tea pott 16,,14,, 0
  Two pair of money scales hone razor and straps 0,,11,, 0
  Two Lancetts Pen knife scissars waffers and ink 0,, 4,, 4
  One Black Wallnut Desk ÂÐ4 and 11 old chairs a parcel of axes & hoes7,, 4,, 0
  a parcel of carpenters and coopers tools 1,, 9,, 0
  Three saddles two mens and one womens @ 3,, 6,, 0
  A parcel of Bridles Houssing and Holkers 0,,14,, 0
  6 Wedges 4 Harrow Teeth and some old Iron 0,,18,, 9
  a parcel of rope and old traces 6s/ and 10 geese @ 7/6 0,,13,, 6
  6 year old cattle at ÂÐ1,,4,,0.12 Cowes @ 20/ each & 15 young cattle at 15s/ 24,, 9,, 0
  11 sheep at 40s/6 fat Hogs at ÂÐ & 4 hides in Tan @ 24s/ 8,, 4,, 0
  29 Hogs & 6 Piggs @ ÂÐ6,,11 and a parcel of corn at ÂÐ22 28,,11,, 0
  3 bushels of wheat and eight bushels of Pease 1,, 5,, 0
  a parcel of Lime at 5s/ and 4 raw hides at 11s/ 0,,16,, 0
  Some upper and sole leather 1,,16,, 0
  All his wearing cloaths 6 coats 7 Jackets Breeches Shirts stockings & shoes 7,,17,, 0
  a pair of Horse Teams Buckles Buttons etc. 0,, 5,, 0
  a walking cane Shoe thread & a small box 0,, 3,, 0
  a parcel of files and a set 1s/6d a parcel of fodder and nubbins 3,, 1,, 6
  11 Dishes at 35s/.8 Basons 22s/& 15 Plates @ 18/ 3,,15,, 0
  3 Porringers and a pepper box and some old pewter 1,, 2,, 0
  a tin bucket and other tin ware 0,, 7,, 0
  Butter Potts Muggs etc. 13s/6d and two Bowles Cupps and Saucers 0,,18,, 2
  A skimmer and Flesh Forks 0,, 2,, 6
  One iron spit at 5s/ and one duck spit at 1s/6d 0,, 6,, 6
  9lbs of Tallow at 3s/ a cart and wheels harrow and gear 1,,13,, 0
  1 large Copper Kettle 1 Brass Ditto 2 Small Do: 7,, 1,, 6
  1 Bace Mettle Skillet at 12/. 0,,12,, 0
  5 Iron Potts Hooks and Racks 2 frying pans and Box Iron 1,,17,, 0
  3 spinning wheels and 5 pair of cards 0,,15,, 0
  1 grindstone at 3s/6d pales a tub & a sifter 0,,17,, 6
  19 cyder casks ÂÐ1,,18,,0 a parcel of old Barrels Hoggsheads baskets etc 4,, 2,, 0
  2 Bushels of salt 0,, 3,, 4
  24lb of feathers @ 30s/4lb of mean feathers at 6d 1,,12,, 0
  5 old combs @ 2/ 56 bottles @ 12s/ and 9 Juggs at 18s 1,,12,, 0
  some Pepper Allspice Allum and Ginger 0,, 5,, 0
  Some Trupers Arms 2,, 0,, 0
  2 Dishes 2 Basons 12 plates and 6 spoons 1,,16,, 0
  3 Dozen and 9 Spoons @ 6/6 and 3 Dozn Pipes at 1/ 0,, 7,, 6
  5lb of Sugar 2s/6d a parcel of shoemakers tools & lasts etc. 0,,17,, 6
  2000 Ten penny nails and some small Ditto 0,,16,, 0
  17 Ells of Ozenbriggs @ 17s/ & 4 Ells Ditto @ 3/ 1,, 0,, 0
  13 yards of white Linnen 1,, 1,, 8
  3 yards of cotton @ 7s/11 sheets and one blanket @ ÂÐ3,,16,,0 4,, 3,, 0
  some napkins Bagg and tablecloths 0,,19,, 0
  3 Wallet 5 Baggs 0,,13,, 0
  1 Bed Bed Stead Hide Rug Blanket and pair of Sheets 4,, 0,, 0
  1 Bed Ditto with Pillers 6,, 0,, 0
  1 Bedstead 0,, 2,, 6
  1 Linnen Wheel 12s/ 4 Reap hoocks and a hackal 0,,14,, 0
  8 new Hoes at 24s/20lb of wool at 17s/4d 2,, 1,, 4
  24lb of itch Cotton 24s/ and 28lb of Flax at 28s/ 2,,12,, 0
  one crosscutt Saw at 5s/ and 2 pair of Stilliards @ 10s/ 0,,15,, 0
  186lb of cotton @ 3d p/lb and some cotton & Flax thread 3,, 7,, 6
  4 sifters at 2s/6d and a case of bottles at 12s/ 0,,14,, 6
  2 pair of fire tongs Grid iron and an old cutting knife 0,, 5,, 0
  One pewter flaggon and three old candlesticks 0,, 5,, 0
  One Bed Bedstead and Covering 4,,10,, 0
  One Bed Do 5,,10,, 0
  One Bed Do 5,, 0,, 0
  6 Chests @ 35s/ and 3 Tables at 20s/ 2,,15,, 0
  a parcel of table Kives and Forks 0,, 6,, 0
  3 glasses and 4 small bottles etc 0,, 2,, 6
  a parcel of old books 1,, 0,, 0
  2 pair of shoes 0,, 2,, 6
  
  In obediance to an Order of the Worshipful Court held for Surry County January the 21st 1752 We the subscribers being first sworn before Howell Briggs Gentleman one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace of the said County have valued the Estate of James Anderson deceased as appear by the Inventory above.
  Teste Benja: Baird
  Rebecca Anderson Extrice Thos: Bedingfield
  Richard Jones
  At a Court held for Surry County the 18th day of February 1752
  The aforewritten Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of James Anderson deceased was returned and by the Court ordered to be recorded.
  Exd: Teste
  A. Claiborne Clk.
  
  1751 The Estate of James Anderson deceased Dt
  To Funeral Expenses ÂÐ 3,,15,, 7
  To paid the sherif of Surry for Levies, Clks &
  Secretaries Fees 422th to Co W/A/ 2,,19,, 0
  To paid Do for Quit Rents 500 Acres of Land 0,,12,, 8
  1752 To paid the appraisers for two days 0,,18,, 0
  To paid Doctor Peese 0,, 3,, 6
  To paid John Bishop 0,, 3,, 6
  _________
  ÂÐ 8,,12,, 3
  To Rebecca Anderson Cr
  By the personal Estate appraised to ÂÐ 205,,10,, 1
  By Cash found in the House 56,,13,, 5
  By 3 Cropp hhds:Tobo: Wt:3160 lbs at 15/ 23,,14,, 0
  By Mr. Peters 2,, 4,, 63/4
  By Cash reced of Anthony Atkinson 0,,16,, 7
  By Do reced of John Reddin 0,, 6,, 4
  _________
  ÂÐ 289,, 5,, 0
  E.E. by Rebecca Anderson Extrice
  In obedience to the Worshipful Court of Surry we have examined the above acct and found it right.
  John Hay
  John Nicolson
  At a Court continued and held for Surry County the 22 day of July 1752 the aforementioned Account Current of the Estate of James Anderson deceased was returned and being first Audited by persons specially Appointed was by the Court Ordered to be recorded.
  Teste
  A. Claiborne Clk.
  
  Thanks for this research by Patrick Joseph Anderson, 9654 Baltimore Ave., Laurel, MD 20723-1818, Patander73@aol.com
  
  
  Marriage 1 Mary JORDAN b: ABT 1694 in , Surry, Virginia
  
  Children
     1. Mary ANDERSON b: in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     2. James ANDERSON b: 1720 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     3. Thomas ANDERSON b: 1721 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     4. Jordan ANDERSON b: 5 MAY 1723 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     5. John ANDERSON b: 1725 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     6. Faith ANDERSON b: 1727 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     7. Priscilla ANDERSON b: ABT 1728 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
     8. Has No Children Lyddey ANDERSON b: BEF 1733 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
  
  Marriage 2 Rebecca COOKE b: ABT 1720 in , Surry, Virginia
  
  Children
     1. William ANDERSON b: BEF 1742 in "Arnols", Surry, Virginia
  

Details of James' family with Mary Jordan

Details of James' family with Rebecca Cooke