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1670, December 7 - Benjamin Berryman born to John Berriman and wife ____. (If Benjamin was 21 when he came of age. See Benjamin Berryman vs John Harvey, July 27, 1692) Westmoreland Co.
1679, December 11 - Benjamin's father, John Berryman, writes(?) & signs his will. Northern Neck Land records
1689, November 8 - Benjamin Berryman witness to John Harvey’s purchase of land in Stafford Co. from Francis Dade. Recorded November 9, Stafford Court. (Benjamin 18 yrs. old, if born Dec 7, 1670)
1690/1, January 17 - Benj. Berryman “giveth for his mark, a swallow forke in ye right eare and a nick under ye swallow forke with an underkeele of ye left ear”. Recorded in the Stafford County Court on this date. (Also recorded in Westmoreland Co.?)
1691/2, January 28 - Benjamin Berryman vs. John Harvey as marrying (Jane) the Relict and Administratrix of John Berryman. John Harvey ordered to put Mr. Benjamin Berryman in possession of three full fourths parts of the estate of his deceased father. Mr. Wm. Horton, Mr. Nehemiah Stark & Mr. John Washington are requested to go to the house of Mr. John Harvey on Wednesday next to see the same performed. Westmoreland Court
1691/2. January 29 - Benjamin Berryman on jury. Alexander Webster arrested to answer Andrew Read. Alexr. Webster was to deliver 80 lbs. of salt for value of 800 lbs. tobacco. Jury finds that the defendant shall pay the plaintiff ten bushels of salt and 100 lbs. tob. damages. Following this date Webster & Read reached a private agreement, then later, another suit. Other jury members: Benj. Blanchflower, John Yarp, John Tramell, Boswell Bailey, Patrick Muckleroy, Walter English, John Barton, Robt. Moss, Tho. Crane, Alexander Gordon and Wm. Watkins. Westmoreland Court
(before) 1691, June 5 - Benjamin Berryman married Sarah Butler, daughter of Ann Baynham and John Butler. Sarah was the granddaughter of Ann Baldridge and Alexander Baynham. (In Ann Baynham Butler Webster Bayly’s 1732 will, she names as her grandaughters; Elizabeth Berryman Newton Cox & Ann Berryman Burch Quesenberry Blackwell, who were daughters of Benjamin Berryman & Sarah Berryman.) Married Westmoreland Co.?
1691, June 5 - Sarah Berryman witness to (the following) land sale.
1691, October 5 - Benjamin Berryman present with Original Brown at Anne Baynham Butler Webster’s acknowledgement of her right of Dower to 500 acres in Stafford Co. sold to Mr. Wm. Briscoe of Bristol, England, Mariner. (This was land given Anne by her grandmother Dorothy Baldridge on June 8, 1662.) Also present were Alexander Webster (Anne’s second husband) and Caleb Butler (Believed to be Anne’s brother-in-law, "and" half-brother or step-brother through her mother Anne Baldridge Baynham's second husband Thomas Butler). Anne Webster appoints “beloved friend, Capt. John Washington, her Lawful Attorney”. Recorded Oct 7, 1691. Stafford Co.
1692, July 27 - John Harvey ordered to immediately deliver three full fourths of John Berryman’s personal estate (on August 8, 1692). And also all the rents, issues and profits that have accrued by the Mill since Benjamin Berryman came of age December 7, last, & two thirds of the lands whereon his father lived. Westmoreland Court
1692, August 8 - John Harvey to deliver John Berryman’s estate, etc. …(see above)
1692, September 28 - Mr. John Harvey was arrested to answer (Westmoreland Court Clerk) James Westcomb in an act of defamation (in court) regarding certain lands and estate of John Berriman. Harvey did declare these false, feigned, scandalous and opprobrious words: “You doe read and inform the court with a false order for I have seen a copy of an order issued out of the office differing from that in substance” . . . Judgement is granted Westcomb for 500 lbs Sterling (sic, tobacco?). Westmoreland Court
1693/4, January 28 - Benj. Berryman given deed to 400 acres by Mr. William Horton. (This was) John Berryman’s 400 acres (of “forest land” which was) formerly seated by him, also Horton gives 100 acres to John Franklin and by his, (Horton’s) last Will & Test. devising the remainder of the said land (yet) undisposed, to Jane Overhall (Overall) and William Whitehouse. Westmoreland Co.
1693/4, February 28, - Mr. Wm. Horton produced an agreement or covenant in writing made from him to Mr. Benjamin Berryman concerning a parcel of land and acknowledged the same. (the above 400 acres) Westmoreland Court
1694, October 31 - Mr. John Harvey produced . . . three receipts under the hand of Benjamin Berryman and a discharge or release of all further claim to any part of his father’s estate. Westmoreland Court
1695, June 27 - Benjamin Berriman sworn as Grand Juror for the succeeding year. Other Jurors: Benja. Blanchflower, Wm. Hammock, John Gardner, sr., Sam’ll Earle, junr., James Colman, John Hemmore, Jno. Tucker, John Pie, John Cannda, James Paine, Wm. Staford, Tobias Butler, John Jones, Francis Williams, Elias Morris, Samuel Rust and Samuel Bonum. Westmoreland Court
1695/6, February 28 - Benj. Berryman, George Weedon and Sam’ll Thompson to appraise the estate of John Jones. John Jones’ will, Mary Jones, relict, administrator, she was ordered to return a full inventory (of the estate). Westmoreland Co.
1697, March 31 & April 1 - Benjamin Berryman witnesses sale of 60 acres of land from James Neale to Michael Webb of Westmoreland. Part of 400 acres on Upper Machoticke River, next to Benjamin Berryman, from Lord to Neale by (wedding) gift November 28, 1687 - Westmoreland Co.
1699, April 26 - Phillipp Dowling, servant to Benj. Berryman was presented to the Court for judgment of his age …divided opinions …referred to next Court. Westmoreland Court
1699, May 31 - Phillipp Dowling, adjudged 15 years of age, ordered to serve Benj. Berryman according to law. Westmoreland Court
1699, May 31 - Benj. Berryman (was) summoned to appear at April Court to take oath and office of Grand Jurymen (and was) adjourned over to this day and (is) now sworn into office and charged accordingly. Westmoreland Court
1699, October 13 - Mr. Benjamin Berryman and Mr. Nath’l Pope attorneys for Mr. John Pratt of Westmoreland Co. for deciding whether or not Price had unjustly detained Christian Contee (now called John Jonneways) as a servant. Court rules Contee did on his own free will and voluntarily bound himself to Pratt. Pres. Thos Palmer & Martin Campbell. Stafford Court
1700, April 9 - Benj. Berryman acknowledges land sale (with John Harvey!) from William Fitzhugh of Stafford, Gent. …300 acres to Thomas Gilson of Westmoreland Co. …land in Stafford …from Jonas Rivett, jr. son of Jonas Rivett of Stafford, part of G. Dodson’s 1600 acres. (Bounds) south on mouth of Upper Machotick …east on Potomac…NE on a small creek. Stafford Co.
1700, May 29 - Verbal nuncupative Will of Phillipp Thomas. Administration granted to Benja. Berryman and Nat’l Pope, Gent. in the right of their wives (Sarah Butler Berryman & Jane Browne Pope), Legatees to Phillip Thomas. Mr. Richard Craddunck (to deliver) to Benja. Berryman and Nat’l Pope, most of the estate in his possession. Westmoreland Co.
1700, May 29 - Benjamin Berryman, Gent., appointed Surveyor of the Highways for the uppermost precincts of Washington Parish and ordered well and sufficiently to clear all roads within his precinct and amend the same where need requires by making or mending bridges therein. Westmoreland Court
1700, June 26 - William Booth offered to prove a nuncupative Will of Phillip Thomas in reversal of the Will formerly proved by Benja. Berryman and Nath’l Pope, Gent., which upon hearing proved very doubtful and ambiguous. William Booth relinquished his right thereto and the probate to Berryman and Pope is confirmed. Westmoreland Court
1700, June 26 - Judgement is granted Richard Cradunck against Benjamin Berryman and Nath’l. Pope, administrators of Phillipp Thomas for 1520 lbs. tobacco due by account. Westmoreland Court
1700/1, February 22 - Benjamin Berryman leases for 99 years, 260 acres of land from James Neale of MD…Upper Machotick …creekside…part of a (re)patent of 400 acres granted Neale in 1695. Westmoreland Co.
1700/1, March 12 - John Harvey’s Will. I leave (to) my Loving wife Jane (nee? Butler Berryman Harvey) my …Executrix …all my personal estate …in Virginia and England …it is my will that Benjamin Berryman shall not be concerned neither him or his, to any part or parcel of my estate. Date proved, written Dec 5, 1700. Stafford Court
1701, November 18 - B. Berryman presence to Sarah (dau. of Rose Tucker) Fitzhugh’s acceptance of various goods, money, land in England, plate, cattle, sheep hogs, household furniture, etc. in lieu of …pretensions to any of estate of William Fitzhugh. Pres. Clerk John Waugh, Rice Hooe. Stafford Co.
1702/3, February 11 - Benj. Berryman presence when Nathaniel Pope, a Practioner in Law and an attorney of Westmoreland Co., is named attorney for Nicholas Brent. Stafford Co.
1702, November 25 - Sarah Berryman, wife of Capt. Benjamin Berryman, willed 3 half crown pieces by William Booth who names “his good friend Alexr. Webster” as overseer of his estate. Date proved. Westmoreland Co.
1702, November 27 - Benjamin Berryman, Gent. is appointed Surveyor of the Highways for uppermost precincts of Washington Parish viz. From the Ashen Swamp to Jordan’s Bridge and from Sharp’s Bridge downwards, all the usual roads within that precinct. It is ordered that he cause all the roads to be cleared from all logs or trees fallen and lying in or cross the same and also to cause all bridges within the same to be well and sufficiently repaired and amended and new bridges made where necessity shall require. And it is further ordered that the Vestry of the parish do appoint the workmen to help in clearing the roads and amending the bridges. George Weedon, Gent. is appointed surveyor for that precinct of Washington Parish where Mr. Benja. Berryman’s precinct doth end and all the roads as low as Washington Mill. (Rosier’s Creek)
1702/3, March 2 - (It was) recommended by the Justices that Benj. Berryman be then recommended to be added to the Commission. Westmoreland Court
1703, March 31 - Benja. Berryman and Nathaniel Pope witnesses to Samuel Reeds’ Will, (land division) sons William Reed and John Reeds. Westmoreland Co.
1703, April 26 - Benjamin Berryman (administers) commisson(s) to Francis Wright, Alexander Spence, Willoughby Newton, Lewis Markham, Charles Ashton, Henry Ashton, Caleb Butler, John Sturman, Gerrard Hutt, George Weedon, John Elliot, Andrew Monroe, John Bushrod and Burdet Ashton, Gents. as Justices of Westmoreland County. Fra. Nicholson, (Clerk?) Dedimus for administering the oaths.
1703, May 26 - Benjamin Berryman and Gerrard Hutt, Gent. administers the oaths to Francis Wright and Lewis Markham, Gent., who (in turn) administered the oaths (to the rest of the above named).
1703, May 26 - Benj. Berryman, Gent. and Henry Ashton assuming to be securities with Burdit Ashton, Gent., Sheriff. Westmoreland Co.
1703, May 27 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1703, June 17 - Benj. Berryman - Captain, Her Majesty’s Colony and dominion of Virginia. Westmoreland
1703, June 30 - Benj. Berryman and Charles Ashton assumed a 20,000 lb. tobacco bond for performance (of) Ann Foster, relict of Robert Foster, appearance in Probate Court. Westmoreland Court
1703, September 29 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1703, September 30 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1703, October 28 - Benj. Berryman witnesses (twice) Elizabeth Hart & Margaret Hart, jr’s estate division of their deceased father Mr. Edward Hart. Includes (to Eliza.) 1 case of pistols & holsters, household utensils, beds & coverings, 1 sword, 1 bayonet, cattle, material, 333 (lbs) tobacco. (to Margt.) utensils, pots & pans, cattle, horse, 2 male servants with 6 yrs. to serve, material, three thousand 8d nails, 333 lbs. tobacco. Also signed by George Weedon, Thos. Weedon & Charles Ellis. Stafford Co.
1703, December 29 - Benjamin Berryman Justice in Westmoreland Court. Issued cert. for 340 acres of land to Wm. Cohoreen.
1703, December 30 - Benjamin Berryman Justice in Westmoreland Court. Issued cert. for 200 acres of land to George Weedon, Gent.
1703, December 30 - Benjamin Berryman Justice in Westmoreland Court. Issued cert. for 350 acres of land to George John Elliott, Gent.
1703, December 30 - Benjamin Berryman Justice in Westmoreland Court. Issued cert. for 200 acres of land to Caleb Butler, Gent.
1703, December 30 - Benjamin Berryman Justice in Westmoreland Court. Issued cert. for 150 acres of land to Edward Barrow, Gent.
1703/4, January 13 - At a Court of Oyer and Terminer at the Westmoreland Courthouse. Justices present: Alexr. Spence, Charles Ashton, Henry Ashton, Caleb Butler, John Sturman, Benj. Berryman, John Elliott, Andrew Munro, John Bushrod. (As per) an Act for the more speedy procecution of slaves committing capital crimes. Negro Tom, having been found guilty …by a commission dated, 8 Dec. 1703, …(for being present when) John Moore a late servant of James Orchard …(Moore) did, with a falling axe, of the value of one shilling sterling …make one blow …on the hinder part of his head …and one other mortal wound …on the breast bone …instantly (Orchard) fell to the ground …and there immediately died. For which (crime) John Moore having been tried, convicted and had judgement according to the law ... Tom aiding, assisting, consenting, agreeing and helping …did conceal and keep private …for …three days from 22 July until 25th day of said month …contrary to the faith and honour he ought to bear to his master. …it is ordered that the Sheriff tomorrow morning by twelve of the clock take the Negro Tom and convey him to the place of execution and hang or cause Tom to be hanged by the neck ‘till he is dead.
1703/4, January 13 - Benja. Berryman takes oath of Justice, Westmoreland County.
1703/4, February 23 - Benjamin Berryman, Francis Wright, Alexr. Spence, Lewis Markham, Charles Ashton, Henry Ashton, Caleb Butler, Andrew Monro, John Bushrod, Gent., Justices of the Peace. Col. Rice Hooe . . . petition(s) to build a water grist mill at and upon the head of the Upper Machotique Creek. . . . (Hooe wants) an acre of land on this (Westmoreland) side belonging to Mr. Francis Thorn and Anne, his wife, which is granted . . . (Court) ordered Capt. Charles Ashton and Mr. Daniel Field do lay out and value the same. Westmoreland Court
1703/4, February 23 - Capt. Benj. Berryman - Land Certificate Granted - “in open court by an act of ass’bly a certificate is granted to Benjamin Berryman for 200 acres of land by President Francis Wright …an unclaimed 4 person headright”. (Washington Ancestors, Vol.1) Westmoreland Court
1704, April 25 - Benj. Berryman attorney for George Downing and wife Ann in sale of land to John Baker. Westmoreland Co.
1704, May 13 - Benja. Berryman takes oath of Justice, Westmoreland County.
1704, May 31 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1704, May 31 - James Neale of Maryland acknowledges lease of land to Benja. Berryman.
1704, July 26 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1704, July 27 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1704, August 31 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1704, September 25 - Benja. Berryman witness (to) Margaret (nee Field) Hart of Stafford, widow of Mr. Edward Hart, to her child, Margaret Hart, jr., 350 acres now in the tenure & occupation of Jane Overall, at the head of upper Merchotic (Machodoc) Cr. in Washington Parish. Westmoreland Co.
1704, September 26 - Benjamin Berryman witness (to) Margaret Hart, to her child Elizabeth Hart, 229 acres called the “Quarter” plantation. Head of Upper Machotick in Washington Parish. Westmoreland Co.
1704, September 27 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1704, September 12 & 13 - Benj. Berryman named in a letter of attorney by George McCaines of Lancaster, Co., Kingdom of England, (as an) Agent to Mr. Robt. Lawson & Co. Merchants. Presence: Richard Foote & Henry Conner. Stafford Co.
1704, November 8 - Benj. Berryman attorney for Col. George Mason. Berryman made motion to record this bond. Stafford Court
1704/5, January 13 - Benja. Berryman at Court of Oyer and Terminer at Westmoreland Courthouse.
1704/5, February 1 - Benj. Berryman to appraise estate of George Thorn, (whose wife is) Frances. Westmoreland Co.
1704/5, February 27 - Benja. Berryman, Tho. Weedon & Jno. Washington inventory (per) order of January 31, 1704/5 for George Thorne, Senr. Sworn by Frances Thorn February 28. Westmoreland Co.
1704/5, February 28 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1704/5, March 1 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, March 20 - Benjamin Berryman & William Grace witness James Phillip of St. Mary's Parish in Richmond Co.'s acknowledgment of 100 lbs. Sterling debt to Mr. John Shropshire of Westmoreland Co. Richmond Co. Deeds
1705, March 28 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, April 21 & 25 - Benja. Berryman ”their good & trusty friend” depute (named) attorney by George and Ann Downing to acknowledge sale of 200 acres to John Baker. Land purchased (previously) from Robert Alexander. Recorded May 4, 1705. Westmoreland Co.
1705, April 25 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, April 26 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, April 27 - Benjamin Berryman and Willoughby Allerton, Justices in Westmoreland Court. (They are told) of Mary Carter’s malitiously and scandalously abusing the Court by uttering, speaking and publishing many false, scandalous, malitious and offrontive words and speaches . . .lessening the reputation and esteem of Her Majesties Justices. She was fined 10 lbs. Sterling or 2000 lbs. tobacco
1705, May 4 - Benja. Berryman signs agreement to 400 acres (see Jan 28, 1693/4) gives Thomas Thompson P.O.A. (letter of attorney) Recorded on May 30. Westmoreland Co.
1705, May 30 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, May 30 - Benj. Berryman appointed to take the list of tythables for the upper precinct of Washington Parish for this present year. Westmoreland Court
1705, May 31 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, August 29 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705, August 30 - Benjamin Berryman present in Westmoreland Court - Justice.
1705/6, March 10 - Benj. Berryman presence with Nathaniel Pope (when) Richard Hatfield, a servant, is indentured to Burr. Harrison. Stafford Court
1706, April 10 - Benj. Berryman named Attorney for Bristol, England, Merchants, to receive accounts due from Phillip Alexander’s estate. Stafford Court
1706, November 8 - County Levy to be paid to Benja. Berryman, Gent. per two wolves heads assigned him: 400 lbs. tobacco. Westmoreland Co.
1707, March 26 - Benjamin Berryman present at Westmoreland Court. Also present, Francis Wright Charles Ashton, Lewis Markham, Caleb Butler, John Sturman, John Elliott, Andrew Monroe, John Bushrod and George Eskridge, Gentlemen Justices.
1707, (Sept 24?) - Benjamin Berryman, Gent. for said service (for his (care?) about the new courthouse) per John Sturman’s act 1500 lbs of tobacco. Benjamin’s 1000 lbs of tobacco (?). Westmoreland Co.
1707/8, February 10 - Capt. Benjamin Berryman on behalf of Rice Hooe. (see below) Stafford Court
1707/8, February 11- Capt. Benjamin Berryman on behalf of Rice Hooe, Gent. Hooe relinquishes one half (a tract of) land in Stafford to Thomas Gilson, Jr. (Rice Hooe & Thomas Gilson, Sr. were partners with right of survivorship). The said land was where Thomas Gilson, Sr. settled David Lewis. Thomas Derrick is reserved the other half part. Also present on the 10 th, Jos. Sumner, Jr. Stafford Court
1707/8, February 25 - Capt. Benja. Berryman swears before him, appraisers of Wm. Cohoren (estate), Dan’l Field, Benja. Weedon & David Brown. (Date appraisal returned.) Westmoreland Co.
1708 - Benjamin Berryman named Commissioner of Peace for Westmoreland Co.
1708, April 6 - B. Berryman presence to indenture between William Robinson of Richmond (Co.?) & Danl. McKarty of Westmoreland Co. Also present William Breton & Paul Micou. Stafford (Court?)
1708, April 13 - Benj. Berryman offered . . . one lot or half acre of land in (the new) Marlbro Town. Recorded April 14, 1708 Stafford Court
1708, April 14 - Benj. Berryman presence to William Robinson land sale to Daniel McKarty. Stafford Court
1708, May 26 - Benja. Berryman and Francis Smith witness to John Spencer, Gent. Spencer authorizes . . . Nath’l Pope (as) my attorney for sale (of) 200 acres to Joseph Taylor. The land in Cople parish nigh King Copsco. Westmoreland Co.
1708, September 29 - Benj. Berryman present at Westmoreland Court. Also present, Francis Wright Charles Ashton, Lewis Markham, Caleb Butler, John Bushrod, and George Eskridge, Gentlemen Justices.
1708, October 18 - Stephen Thompson, Esq. Attorney General of Virginia desires Benjamin Berryman “in behalf of the Queen, to prosecute in Stafford County, Mr. John Pratt, the Younger, who since being bound to the Queen for 500 lbs. Sterling, for his good behaviour, has made several breaches of the peace”. “This shall be your warrant, besides, it will be an obligation to ye aforesd Friend and servt.” (signed) S. Thompson. (This) P.O.A. from S. Thompson to Benjamin Berryman ordered recorded and is recorded the 12th day of January 1708/9. Stafford Co. Court
1708/9, February 21 - Benja. Berryman swears before him appraisers for estate of William Rush, deced., Elizabeth Rush, relict. Appr.: Thomas Weedon, John Bernard & Thomas Butler. Westmoreland Co.
1708/9, March 8 & 9 - Benj. Berryman attests to delivery of land from Richard Ayliff of Stafford, Planter, to William Fitzhugh, 200 acres where Richard Ayliff now liveth, purchased from Robert (Howson?) Stafford Co.
1708/9, March 21 -Appraisers estate of Manuel Ham sworn before Benj. Berryman. (also present) Stephen Latham, Hugh Lannady, Jno. Thomas and Sarah Ham. Westmoreland Court
1712, June 12 - Benjamin Berryman, Gentleman Justice for Westmoreland Co. with Henry Ashton.
1712, June 25 - Benj. Berryman, Joseph Bayly and other Gentl. Justices at Westmoreland Court.
1713, June 24 - Inventory of John Jones sworn before Benjamin Berryman at Westmoreland Court.
1713 (?) - To paid: Major Benja. Berryman for Elizabeth (Berryman?) Newton’s (Bill?) From the account of administration of [1] Benjamin Newton’s Will. VA History Mag. - Newton Genealogy.
1714 - Benja. Berryman, Justice of Peace of Westmoreland Co.
1715, April 25 - Benja. Berryman, Sheriff of Westmoreland Co.
1715, June 3 - Benjamin Berryman one of six Justices present. Robert Alworthy on trial for “Supition of his, the said Alworthy’s, feloniously stealing a Pulpitt Cloath out of the church in Appamattox in Washington Parish …and making it into a pair of britches”. (Court) ordered conveyed (the) “said Robert Alworthy to the Publique Goal at the City of Williamsburg in order to his tryall for the said Crime”. Wm. & Mary & Westmoreland Co. Orders. Westmoreland Court
1716/17, January 22 - James Berryman born to Benjamin & Elizabeth Berryman. (Dishman Family Bible Record.) Westmoreland Co.
1717/18, March 5 - Capt. Benj. Berryman of Westmoreland Co. granted 663 acres near a place called the Marsh (Marsh Run). Surveyed by Capt. Edwd. Barrow. (This land was willed to Benjamin’s son, Maximillian Berryman and is near Warrenton & Bealton, Fauquier Co.) Northern Neck Land Grants
1719 - Benja. Berryman - Sheriff of Westmoreland Co. Appointed by Gov. Alex. Spotswood.
1720/21, February 20 - Benja. Berryman at Westmoreland County Court, took Oath as Justice in
Queen Anne’s Reign with Augustine Washington and later ordered “the Court be adjourned ‘till tomorrow morning at eight of the clock”.
1720/21, February 22 - Benja. Berryman adjourned Court, “until eight of the clock”, the following day.
1720/21, February 23 - Westmoreland Court adjourned until the last Wednesday in March, next. (March 2?, 1720/21, Court sessions held a month apart?)
1720/21, March 1 - Paid to Major Benjamin Berryman, a lawyers fee of 1. 19. 0 (1 lb. 19 shillings from) the estate of Mr. Thomas Fitzhugh, decd. On (the) oath of Henry Fitzhugh, Gent. Recorded date. Richmond Co
1722, April 20 - Dorothy Spiller’s Will written. She gives “my little companion, William Berryman” most of her estate, leaving it in the care of Benjamin Berryman, William’s father. Mentions her good friend Elizabeth Berryman (Benjamin’s wife) and grandchildren Verlinda, Jane & John (Spiller?). Will proved November 1722. Westmoreland Co.
1723/4, January 13 - Benjamin Berryman leases (buys) 57 ½ acres from John Overall, grandson of Jane Overall. (This land was willed to Jane Overall by Wm. Horton & was adjacent to John Berryman’s “forest land” and the 57 ½ acres of John Whitehouse.) Westmoreland Co
1723/4, January 15 - John Overhall sells Benja. Berryman above land for 20 lb. Sterling. Was supposedly 100 acres found to contain only 57 ½ acres. Wit. Orlando Payne, Beheathland Berryman & David McGill Westmoreland Co.
1724, April 8 - Benjamin Berryman, Gent. acknowledges land sale w/power of attorney from Prior Smallwood unto George Mason, Gent. for 3000 lb. Tobacco and w/power of attorney, acknowledges Elizabeth Smallwood’s release of dower to the 200 acres of land on “Cockpit Point”. Present: Wm. Taliaferro, Rich’d Hubbard. Stafford Court
1724, May 13 - Benjamin & Elizabeth Berryman present at Elizabeth’s release (of her dower) for 5 shillings, 1/3 of (deceased first husband) Thomas Gilson’s 850 acres of land on the Mouth of Upper Machotick Creek, to Behethland Berryman (her stepdaughter), Thomas Gilson’s only daughter and heir at law. (Behethland was the widow of John Berryman, Benjamin’s first son named John by his first wife, Sarah Butler Berryman). Present: G. Turberville & Geo. Brent. Stafford Court
1724, May 22 - Behethland Gilson Berryman to deliver 14 Negroes to Benjamin Berryman for 100 pounds Sterling. Indenture date. Stafford Co.
1724, May 27 - Benjamin Berryman makes mocon (motion, that above) land sale of January 13, 1724 be recorded. Westmoreland Court
1724, June 4 - Behethland Berryman acknowledges above indenture in Stafford Court. This was part of the estate settlement of Thomas Gilson, Sr., her father. Behethland states she is his only daughter and surviving heir. (Her brother, Thomas Gilson, Jr., died after 1707 & before above date.)
1724, June 8 - John Overall & Mary his wife convey land to Benjamin Berryman and “at the instance of the sd. Berryman is admitted to Record”. Test. Tho: Sorrell, Cl. Westmoreland Court
1725/6, February 11 - Behethland Berryman delivers 15 Negroes to Benjamin & Elizabeth Berryman per indenture dated May 22, 1724. Acknowledged by Behethland in Stafford Co. Court, April 13, 1726. Stafford Co.
1726, June 10 - Rose Berryman, (Benjamin & Elizabeth Berryman’s daughter) marries Capt. Richard Taliaferro. (Custom was that the bride marry at her parents home.) Westmoreland Co.
1726 - Benjamin Berryman, Coroner (1 of 3) & Justice of the Peace (1 of 11) Westmoreland Co.
1728, May 14 - Benjamin Berryman (re: Sept 25th land from Anthony Thornton.) Westmoreland Co.
1728, May 30 - Benja. Berryman indenture to Benja Berryman, junr. (re: June 7, 1728 land.) Westmoreland Co.
1728, June 6 - Benjamin Berryman (re: Sept 25th land from Anthony Thornton.) Westmoreland Co.
1728, June 7 - Benj. Berryman of the parish of Washington, Westmoreland Co. a transfer of a Grant and Release of the Reversion & Inheritance to Benj. Berryman, junr. of the parish of Hanover, King George Co. 200 acres, part of 400 acres adjacent the Rappa. River and Thomas Grigsby. Escheated by Benj. Berryman from Jacob Daniel, John Farmer & Samuel Dudley by 3 patents totaling 400 acres all dated December 15, 1710 from the Proprietors Office. Adjoining upon 350 acres of land now in the Tenure and Occupation of the said Benja. Berryman, junr. Wit. Thomas Sharpe & Evan Price King George Co. Court
1728, June 12 - Benja. Berryman, (jr.?) presence to Dennis McCarty, Charles Broadwater & Elias Hore of Stafford Co., bound . . . 1000 lbs Sterling money of Great Britain . . . Dennis McCarty - Sheriff: others presence: Catesby Cocke & afsd. Stafford Co.
1728, Sept. 25 - Benjamin Berryman bought 150 acres of land from Anthony Thornton, the land in Westmoreland Co…at Ivy Point…on a line parallel (to) 150 acres that was formerly Giles land. Westmoreland Co.
1728, Sept. 28 - Tract of land conveyed from Thomas Stonehouse to Major Berryman and by Major Berryman to John Shotwell, sr. The land was granted to Stonehouse, October 17, 1667 and was on the Beaver Dam Run, a branch of the Hughes River in Culpepper Co.
1729 - Benjamin Berryman, Coroner (1 of 3) & Justice of the Peace (1 of 15) Westmoreland Co.
1729, May 13 - Benjamin Berryman (writes?), Witnesses and Signs his Will. Westmoreland Co.
1729, May 29 - Benj. Berryman, Gent. (Court Justice) on motion of his Daughter Ann Berryman Burch (who) made oath before the Court that her decd. husband John Burch departed …(intestate) …Ann gives security and is granted administration. Ordered that John Marshall, John Piper, Original Brown and Abraham Blagg, or any three of them are to value and appraise (Burch’s) estate and report to …the next Court. Westmoreland Court
1729, August 4 - Benjamin Berryman (writes &?) Signs a Codicil to his Will. Westmoreland Co.
1729, August 27 - Benjamin Berryman’s Will admitted to Record. Westmoreland Co. Court
1729, August 28 - Benjamin Berryman’s Will Recorded. Westmoreland Co. Court
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