Sarah Jane Herndon 
Sarah was born in 1804. Sarah's father was Reuben Herndon and her mother was Hannah Long. Her paternal grandparents were Joseph Herndon and Polly Elliott. She had nine brothers and a sister, named Joseph, George, Jesse, Elliott, Elisha, Moses, Aaron, David, Reuben and Anna. She was the fourth youngest of the eleven children. She died at the age of 59 on July 17th, 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.General Notes
Judy Merricks
Does any one have any information pertaining to the Birth and Marriage(s) of John "Wesley" Powell? From what I can find he was possibly born around 1800-1816. I think from what I can find he may have been married twice. 1st to Sarah Jane Herndon d/o Ruben Herndon and Hannah Long Herndon on Dec. 20, 1824. 2ndly to Eliza Jane Gauldin d/o of Samuel H.Gaulden and Cathen Gaulden on November 9, 1954. Can anyone confirm this? The reason I think he may have been married twice is the number of children I have found in records at the Chatham Courthouse and on Family Search. Com, also family story tells that his wife was killed (shot)as she stepped in front of her son to protect him. I think this must have been Sarah Jane Herndon. Another puzzling thing is who is his parents/mother. I thought it was Elizabeth, Nancy has been mentioned in the family. Also, how do I go about looking up this "killing". I have been told by family members that someone served time.
Amy Hughes
John W Powell is my 4th great grandfather. According to my records, Sarah Jane Herndon Powell died on July 17, 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. I haven't heard anything about the "killing". But if my records are correct, maybe the date of death will help you out.
If you would like to share information, email me at: hughesamyd@hotmail.com
Hope to hear from you,
Amy
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1649 in Marden, Maidstore, Kent, England d.1722 in Hampton Parrish, York County, Virginia
- b.Mar 1678 in St. Stephens Parish, New Kent County, Virginia d.09 Mar 1758 in Caroline County, Virginia
- b.~ 1654 in Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia d.1729 in Caroline County, Virginia
- b.1706 in King and Queen County, Virginia d.1783 in King and Queen County, Virginia
- b.23 May 1674 in Newport, Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England d.1727 in Caroline County, Virginia
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- b.~ 1739 in Caroline County, Virginia d.1811 in Fluvanna County, Virginia
- b. in St. Martin in the Fields, Westminister, London, England d.22 Jul 1726 in Williamsburg, Virginia
- b.1712 in King and Queen County, Virginia d.1777 in Orange County, Virginia
- b.25 Sep 1765 in Goochland, Virginia d.1855 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
- b.~ 1740
- b.1804 d.17 Jul 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
- b.~ 1776 d.< 1850 in Henry County, Virginia
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