HALL FAMILY HISTORY
Wanda Ware DeGidio
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Wanda Ware DeGidio
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HALLS OF FLOYD COUNTY, VIRGINIA - DESCENDANTS OF DAVID HALL AND ABIGAIL IDDINGS
David Hall (John Hall7, Jesse Hall6, Benajah Hall5, Joseph Hall4, James Hall3, Henry Hall2, John Hall1) was born 1 Jul 1812 in Montgomery Co., VA, son of John Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate and grandson of Jesse Hall, a Revolutionary War soldier, and his wife Phebe Wilber. During his lifetime, he was a farmer, Confederate soldier and Postmaster of Floyd Co., VA. On 13 Jun 1856, he was appointed Postmaster at Simpsons Post Office, and served until 30 May 1860. On 5 Feb 1866 he was appointed for a second term and served until 15 Jul 1874. Clyde Angle said, "At one time Simpson's was a large post office, and I think it may be the oldest in the county. It was established in 1823." ... "Simpson's Post Office was discontinued in Dec 1845, because they couldn't find a man that could read and write. Back in those days. that was a job." He added, "The office was not reopened until Apr 1846." Mr. Angle had in his possession a plaque with all postmasters who had been appointed to Simpson's Post Office in Floyd Co., VA. AThe postmasters and their date of appointment were: David Hall. June 13. 1856; Gordon M. Hall, May 31. 1860; David Hall, Feb. 5, 1866; Jesse W. Hall, July 24, 1888. Gordon M. and Jesse W. Hall were his sons.
David married Abigail Iddings (Henry Iddings6, Unknown Iddings5, William Iddings4, Richard Iddings3, William Idwyns2, Walt Irwin1) on 28 Jul 1831 in Floyd Co., VA, and being underage, their fathers sent handwritten notes for their children to marry. Abigail's stated, “This is to certify that you are hereby directed to grant David Hall liens to marry my daughter Abigail, given under my hand this the 16th of July 1831." It was signed Henry Iddings. David’s stated, "To the clerk of the court, you are hereby directed to grant David Hall liens under my hand to be married to Abigail Iddings." It was signed by John Hall and witness by Charles Hall. Charles Hall was David’s uncle who married Elizabeth Iddings. A marriage bond was obtained on 21 July 1831, by which David Hall and Charles Hall agreed to be bound to the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to the Commonwealth of Virginia to obtain a marriage license. Michael Howry, Minister of the Gospel, performed the ceremony in Floyd Co., VA.
On December 1838, Henry Iddings and his wife Abigail sold to David Hall for their regard and friendship to their son-in-law, a friendly gift of 400 acres on the waters of Little River in Montgomery Co., VA bounded by James Simpson and William Walters. All of their children were born in Montgomery Co., VA. After the death of their parents and prior to the start of the Civil War, David and Abigail received a land grant of 67 acres on 1 Sep 1858 on the waters of the Roanoke River in Floyd Co., VA. Their youngest son Ira was not even age 2 when the family made this move to Floyd Co., VA.
During the Civil War, David Hall joined Company A of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Reserves, as did his son Gordon M. Hall. Colonel Robert Taylor Preston of Montgomery Co., organized a group of men known as the Preston Battalion of Virginia Reserves. Comprised of young boys and older men, this group was charged with defending the home front. When Colonel Preston learned that the enemy was approaching the area, he wrote a broadside calling for the men of Floyd, Roanoke and Montgomery counties to join together to repel the enemy. The people of the area had great faith that Colonel Preston would protect them. Nearly 200 of Preston's soldiers in the 4th Virginia Reserves were from Floyd Co., Virginia.
After he returned home, a story has been handed down about someone who kept stealing his corn. He decided to watch for the thief. One night, while David was on watch, an old man came to the corn crib, filled his sack and remarked, "If only I had this on my back." David in telling this story, said that he stepped up and helped the elderly man get the sack on his back. He then told him to come back and get more whenever he needed it. David would never tell who the man was.
David's death certificate states his cause of death was paralysis [probably due to stroke] at age 67, with Abigail Hall, consort and informant, she stating he died April 3, 1880 in Floyd Co., VA and his parents were Sarah and John Hall. According to the bible record of Abbie Hall now in the possession of Gladys Vest Gordon, he died April 1880 at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 2 days [or 3 Apr 1880]. This date of death agrees with the date reported by Abigail on David's death certificate. He is buried at the Hall and McNeil Cemetery in Floyd Co., VA.
Abigail Iddings, (Henry Iddings6, Henry B. Iddings5, William Iddings4, Richard Iddings3, William Dwyns2, Wilt Idwin1), born 21 Mar 1811, was one of eleven children of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson of Montgomery Co., VA. Her older sister Elizabeth married Charles Hall, David's uncle. As a small child Abigail contracted "white swelling" or known today as tuberculosis of the bones and joints. This disease caused her to remain a cripple for her remaining years, but it did not stop her from marrying at age 17 and eventually giving birth to 13 children. Abigail was blind for several years and spent them with her daughter Juanna. She died on 1 Apr 1904, at the age of 93 and is buried at the Hall and McNeil Cemetery. Abigail's headstone reads, “As a star that is lost when the daylight is given, she has faded away to shine brightly in heaven.”
Abigail’s parents were Henry Iddings born 25 Dec 1762 and died 24 Jun 1854 buried in the Head of the River Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, son of Henry B. Iddings and Mary Wynne born 11 Nov 1732 and died Abt 1776, and Abigail Richardson, daughter of James Richardson and Martha, they married 11 Dec 1789. Abigail's siblings were Henry Iddings, Jr. m. Lydia Wilson 5 Aug 1812; William Iddings m. Sarah Conner on 18 Oct 1818; Elizabeth Iddings m. Charles Hall on 3 Jul 1820; Hannah Iddings m. Jacob Walters on 25 Jul 1822; Mary Iddings (never married); Thomas Iddings m. Jane Sterling on 19 Oct 1830; Martha Iddings m. Charles Vest on 18 Jul 1831; Lydia Iddings m. Bird Smith on 13 Sep 1832; Jonathan Iddings m. Sarah Howery on 5 Nov 1832 and Hannah Pharis in 1845; and Sarah Iddings m. Samuel L. Vest on 12 Sep 1833.
Direction to the Hall and McNeil Cemetery located just south of Locust Grove (Simpsons) in Floyd Co., VA south of S.R. 610 on S.R. 654: Take 221 North out of Roanoke toward Bend Mountain and turn right onto S.R. 610, somewhere between 1 to 3 miles is S.R. 654 (difficult to see), turn left and you will see a building on the corner and the graves are behind the building.
CHILDREN OF DAVID AND ABIGAIL HALL:
1. Henry "Harry" Hall (23 Apr 1832 MCV.-23 Oct 1868 FCV) m. Alley d/o Thomas Iddings (Abigail's brother) and Jane 3/25/1854 Franklin Co., and 2) Samuel W. Sweptson 9/30/1869 Franklin Co.
2. Sarah E. Hall (14 Jan 1834 MCV-c1900 FCV) m. 1) Edward F. Harrison on 22 Dec 1853 and 2) Peter Smith on 20 Dec 1892.
3. Mary Hall (4 Mar 1836 MCV-) m. Sparrell Stewart (7/1831 Montgomery Co., VA-) on 3 Feb 1853 son of William Stewart and Frances Lyons.
4. John Hall (29 Apr 1838 MCV-) m. Nancy Maggie Woolwine in 1862.
5. Gordon M. Hall (29 May 1840 MCV-1 Jan 1909) m. Mary Delaware "Dellie" King on 5 Aug 1869.
6. Jesse W. Hall (1 Oct 1842 MCV-21 Oct 1930 FCV) m. 1) Emma V. Showalter on 29 Apr 1867 and 2) Mattie Graham.
7. Byrd Hall (14 Sep 1844 MCV-c1911 Slab Fork, Raleigh, WV) m. 1) Susan Elizabeth Muncy on 29 Jul 1863 Stokes Co., NC 2) Isabell Catherine "Kate" Buchanan on 25 Sep 1879 Wyoming Co., WV and 3) Alminy "Min" Evaline Wood on 2 Apr 1897 Raleigh Co., WV.
8. Elmira Hall (27 Apr 1848 MCV-) m. William Richards.
9. Juanna Hall (25 Sep 1851 MCV-21 Feb 1928 FCV) m. John E. Vest son of Samuel L. Vest and Sarah Iddings (she was Abigail's sister). 10. Callahill W. Hall (26 Nov 1853 MCV-29 Sep 1928 FCV) m. Sarah F. Montgomery 9/27/1874 Floyd Co. David and Abigail's bible says he was born 26 Nov 1853 and the 1900 Floyd Census says Nov 1853, but his tombstone incorrectly says 26 Sep 1854.
11. Ira D. "Dee" Hall (27 Dec 1856 MCV-c1911 FCV) m. 1) Mary E. Vest on 7 Oct 1875 and 2) Sarah Amanda Iddings
CENSUS INFORMATION FOR DAVID AND ABIGAIL HALL:
1850 MCV 1062-1062 David Hall, 39, Farmer, Abagail Hall, 40, Henry Hall, 18, Sarah Hall, 16, Mary Hall, 13, John Hall, 12, Gordon Hall, 10, Jesse Hall, 7, Byrd Hall, 5, Elmira Hall, 2.
1860 FCV Simpsons PO 6/13/1860 p 28, 202-187 David Hall, 47 Farmer re 2500 pp400, Abigail Hall, 48, Gordon Hall, 20, Jesse Hall, 17, Bird Hall, 15, Elmira Hall, 12, Juana Hall, 9, Colohill W Hall, 6, Ira D Hall, 4, Harvey Likens, 12, Mary Iddings, 60.
1870 FCV Locust Grove Twp 9/30 p43 328-315 David Hall, 58, Farmer VA, Abigail Hall, 59, Keeping House VA, Callohill W Hall, 16, Farm Laborer VA, Ira D Hall, 13, At Home VA.
1880 FCV Little River Dist. 6/3 p 2 17-18 Abigail Hall WF, 69, Keeping House VA PA VA.
1890 FCV Little River Dist. undated Abigail Hall WF, 79. 1900 FCV John E. Vest WM b. Feb 1840, 60, mar 32 yrs VA VA VA Farmer reads writes speaks English, Julia Vest WF b. Sep 1851, 48 mar 32 yrs 11 born 8 living VA VA VA reads writes and speaks English, Nora A Vest WF b. Sep 1872, 27 VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Ida J Vest WF b. Jan 1878, 22, VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Jesse B Vest, WM b. Sep 1882, 17, VA VA VA Farm Laborer reads writes speaks English, Joseph D Vest, WM b. May 1886, 14, VA VA VA Farm Laborer reads writes speaks English, Almeda E Vest, WF b. Dec 1888, 11, VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Andy W Vest, WM b. Jun 1895, 5, VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Abigail Hall WF mother-in-law b. Mar 1811, 89, widow 13 born 10 living does not read or write, speaks English.
David Hall and his sons, Henry, John, Gordon, Jesse and Byrd were all Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Floyd men generally fought in southwestern Virginia, eastern Tennessee, Cloyd's Mountain, then Crockett's Gap to stop Averell; and on to Lynchburg, Virginia, where they joined Jubal Early's forces and fought throughout northern Virginia and into Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia and were with General Lee at Appomattox. Most were present at the battle in Saltville, Virginia on 2 Oct 1864 which resulted in the defeat of a Union army of 5,200 men. Saltville was extremely important to the Confederacy during the Civil War since salt was the primary method of preserving food and Saltville was the South's only significant source of salt.
David Hall and Gordon M. Hall joined Company A of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Reserves in order to remain close to home. John Hall and Henry Hall joined Company D of the 41st Regiment, Virginia Militia, serving in McCausland's and Imboden's Brigade, the unit fought in numerous engagements in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Its commanders were Colonel Warren M. Hopkins, Lt. Colonel Henry A. Edmundson, and Major Sylvester R. McConnell. Jesse Hall joined JEB Stuart's Horse Artillery under Major John Pelham in the Battery of Capt. James Breathed. Byrd Hall joined Company B of the 21st Regiment, VA Cavalry (Peter's Regiment) which was organized during the summer of 1863, with companies which had served in the Virginia State Line. The unit was assigned to W. E. Jones' and McCausland's Brigade. It took an active part in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and in the Shenandoah Valley. Its field officers were Col. W. E. Peters, Lt. Colonel David Edmundson, and Major Stephen P. Halsey. Gordon M. Hall later enlisted in Company E of the 27th Battalion, which during the summer of 1864, became Company E of the 25th Virginia Regiment, Virginia Cavalry.
Most of the residents of Floyd Co., Virginia were from the beginning of the conflict divided between the Confederacy and the Union, but many became anti-Confederate when Conscription laws were passed forcing soldiers to fight beyond the terms of their enlistment. Letters were pouring in from the soldiers families describing the grave situation at home and begging for them to return before it was too late. Some left immediately, but many more deserted after discovering that the new Conscription laws provided exemptions for men owning twenty or more slaves and allowed the wealthy to hire a substitute to fight for them. This law sharply divided the rich slave owners from the struggling hardworking farmers creating a class war between the two.
About the end of the first year of war the Floyd county boys began to come home on furloughs. They were noticeably demoralized. From clean, well-bred, quiet-mannered boys, many of them had fallen into the ways of coarse men, chewed, spat, drank and cursed recklessly.
To the dismay of Confederate authorities, Floyd residents quickly came to the aid of the returning soldiers and provided them with food and shelter. At first these authorities, who were friends, neighbors and relatives, looked the other way, but were soon ordered to take action to suppress and arrest the county’s disloyal residents. Unionist Noah Underwood was jailed and threatened with execution by Col. Robert Preston. Preston also threatened to burn constable Joseph Phares’ farm and held him for three weeks in a guardhouse in Dublin, forcing him take a Confederate oath before being released. David Hall and Jacob Walters were apprehended at their homes and taken to the Confederate jail in Dublin on unproveable “disloyalty” charges and were soon released. Months later, Col. Preston informed Freeborn Hall’s family that he would burn their home if they refused to divulge his whereabouts. When Hall arrived to defend his family, Preston indicted him for having “Unionist sentiments” and then held him in a nearby Confederate prison for three months.
Saltville is an Appalachian mountain town located in southwest Virginia, on the north fork of the Holston River, almost exactly on the line between Smyth County and Washington County, It was so critical to the South's hopes for success that the Union army attacked the town twice with the mission of destroying the salt works. The Confederates successfully defended the town against a Union attack in October 1864, but just two months later troops led by Major General George Stoneman destroyed Saltville's ability to mine and distribute the precious mineral for the remainder of the war.
HENRY HALL AND ALLEY IDDING
Henry Hall was born 23 April 1832 in Montgomery Co. VA and died 23 Oct 1868 in Floyd Co., VA from cancer of the head (as described by the family). He married his cousin Alley Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Jane Stirling Iddings, on 25 Mar 1854 in Floyd Co., VA. Alley Iddings Hall m. Samuel W. Sweptson 30 Sep 1869 at George W. Kelly's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 31 year old widowed farmer, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA and living in Floyd Co., VA, son of George W. and Mary Sweptson. She widowed 31 year old born and living in Floyd Co., VA, daughter of Thomas and Virginia Jane Iddings. (widow of Henry Hall) Source: FCVA1869_0064. Henry was the first one to be buried in a family cemetery at Simpson's Virginia, selecting the burial place himself under a walnut tree. Henry and Alley had two sons, Dennis W. Hall b. 28 May 1854 FCV and James T. Hall b. 1858 in FCV before they were separated or divorced. During the Civil War, Henry Hall joined Company D of the 41st Regiment, Virginia Militia, serving in McCausland's and Imboden's Brigade, the unit fought in numerous engagements in western VA and the Shenandoah Valley. Its commanders were Colonel Warren M. Hopkins, Lieutenant Colonel Henry A. Edmundson, and Major Sylvester R. McConnell.
CHILDREN:
1. Dennis W. Hall b. 28 May 1854 FCV m. Sarah Jane Stump in 1875 FCV, he d. 18 Mar 1885 of consumption at age 33 (actually age 30) Children: Mary Elizabeth Hall b. 7/2/1876 m. John W. Conner on 10/13/1892 FCV, Angeline Hall b. 10/1878, Rhonda Lee Hall b. 2/1880/1 FCV, Minnie Lynwood Hall b. 1/27/1882, Samuel Hall b. 1884/5 Walter Hall b. 1886/7.
2. James T. Hall b. 1858 Floyd Co., VA 1) Sarah Ellen Smith 1854 Floyd Co., VA 2) Deaney Norris on 10 Dec 1896, Mercer Co., WV Marriage Bk 1, p86 J. T. Hall, 38, widowed, b. FCV., resides Mercer Co., WV, parents: Harry and Allie, occupation: Coal Miner; Deaney Norris, 24, single, born Mercer Co., WV, resides Mercer Co., WV., parents: John and Emily; Official: A.M.Craft."
CENSUS INFORMATION:
1860 FCV Simpsons PO Thomas Iddings, 52, Jane Iddings, 47, Alle Iddings (Hall), 25, Sarah A Iddings, 21, Mary Iddings, 20, Emiline Iddings, 18, Caleb Iddings, 9, Dennis W Hall, 5, James T Hall, 2, all born in VA.
1870 FCV Locust Grove Twp 9/27, 262-250 Thomas Iddings, 62, Farm Laborer VA, Jane Iddings, 58, Keep House VA, Caleb W Iddings, 19, Farm Laborer VA, Dennis Hall, 15. Farm Laborer VA, James T Hall, 12, At Home VA. Next Door is: 264-252 James W. Sweptson, 32, VA, Alley Sweptson, 35, VA.
1880 FCV Locus Grove Twp 6/12/1880 196-196 p24 James T. Hall, 22, WM Mar Farm Laborer, Sarah E Hall, 26, WF Wife Mar, Flora (Florence) D F Hall, 2, Dau, Leuna (Luemma Odell) O Hall, 4/12, Feb, WF Dau, all born in VA. Note: Dau. Tressie Elizabeth Hall was b. 24 Mar 1888 in WV prior to her mother's death, and with 2nd wife James T. had Arthur J. Hall in 1900 and Samuel Hall in 1905.
SARAH ELIZABETH HALL AND EDWARD HARRISON
Sarah Elizabeth Hall was born 14 Jan 1834 in Montgomery Co., VA and died Aft. 1900 in Washington Co., VA. She married 1) Edward F. Harrison on 22 Dec 1853 in Floyd Co., VA and 2) Peter Smith on 22 Dec 1892 at Abbie Hall's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 70 year old widowed w/m farmer, born and living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Eavy Smith. She 60 year old widowed born and living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o David & Abbie Hall.
CHILDREN:
1. Andrew Jackson Harrison b. 1854 in FCV d. before 1870 possibly during Civil War.
2. William F. Harrison b. 1856 in FCV d. before 1870 possibly during Civil War.
3. Eliza Jane Harrison b. 1 Dec 1859 in FCV (age 6/12 on 16 Jun 1860 census).
4. David Allen Harrison b. 17 Nov 1861 in FCV d. 9 Nov 1934 in Roanoke Co., VA, he married 14 Oct 1886 in FCV.
5. Sarah E. Harrison b. 1862 in FCV d. Aft 1880 and Bfr 1900.
6. Mary Ann Harrison b. 19 Aug 1866 in FCV m. Joseph Henderson Fleenor b. Mar 1862.
7. Lewis P. Harrison b. 8 Apr 1869 in FCV m. Kathleen "Kate" S. Stools b. 15 Jul 1878. 8. Rosa C. Harrison b. 26 Aug 1871 in FCV m. Gilbert C. Fleenor b. Dec 1868.
CENSUS INFORMATION:
1860 FCV Simpsons PO 6/14/1860 p29 208-193 Edward F. Harrison, 38, M Cabinet Maker re350 pp150, Sarah Harrison, 28, F, Andrew J Harrison, 6, M, William F Harrison, 4, M, Eliza Jane Harrison, 6/12, F.
1870 FCV Locust Grove Dist, 9/22/1870 p35 261-249 Edward F. Harrison, 50, MW Cabinet Maker NC NC NC, Sarah Harrison, 38, FW Keeping House VA VA VA, Eliza J Harrison, 11, FW At Home VA NC VA, David A Harrison, 9, MW At Home VA NC VA, Sarah E Harrison, 8, FW At Home VA NC VA, Mary A Harrison, 5, FW At Home VA NC VA, Lewis P Harrison, 1, MW At Home VA NC VA.
1880 FCV Locust Grove Dist. E. F. Harrison WM, 58, Cabinetmaker Dispepsia NC NC NC, Sarah Harrison, WF, 48, Keeping House Womb Dis VA VA VA, David A Harrison, WM, 18, son farm laborer VA NC VA, Sarah E Harrison, WF, 16 dau VA NC VA, Lewis P Harrison, WM, 12, son Farm Laborer VA NC VA, Rosa C Harrison, WF, 9, dau VA NC VA.
1890 FCV Locust Grove Dist. David A. Harrison, 29, Lissie Harrison, 25. 1890 FCV Little River Twp. Rosa Harrison, 17. 1890 FCV Locust Grove Twp. Peter Smith, 72, China, 67, (nee Wilson) this is Sarah Hall Harrisons' 2nd husband married 20 Dec 1892. 1900 Washington Co., VA Kinderhook Dist. 6/18/1900 p11 195-196 Joseph H. Fleenor Head WM, 38 b. Mar 1862, mar 17 yrs VA VA VA, Mary A Fleenor, Wife WF 33, b. Aug 1866, mar 17 yrs, 7 born 7 living, VA NC VA, Bertie J Fleenor, dau WF, 15, b. Mar 1875, Single VA VA VA, Ella U Fleenor dau WF, 11, b. Jun 1888, single VA VA VA, Pierce F Fleenor, son WM, 9 b. Aug 1890, single VA VA VA, Amanda E Fleenor, dau WF, 7 b. Aug 1892 single VA VA VA, Earnest P Fleenor, son WM, 5 b. Feb 1895 single VA VA VA, Wade H Fleenor, son WM, 3 b. Mar 1897 single VA VA VA, Walter S Fleenor, son WM 10/12 b. Jul 1899 single VA VA VA, Sarah Harrison, mother-in-law, WF, 67 b. Jan 1833 Widow 8 born 5 living VA VA VA.
MARY HALL AND SPARRELL STEWART
Mary "Polly" Hall, daughter of David and Abigail, was born on 4 Mar 1836 in Montgomery Co., VA and died after 1900 in Montgomery Co., VA. She married Sparrell Stewart on 3 Feb 1853, he was born Jul 1831 MCV, son of William Stewart and Frances Lyons. They lived in the Piedmont area of Floyd Co., Virginia.
CHILDREN: 1. Frances A. Stewart b. 1854 FCV m. Jacob Jones. 2. Abigail Stewart b. 1856 FCV m. John Stump 8 Oct 1874 MCV. 3. Sarah J. Stewart b. 13 Sep 1858 FCV m. James Matt King 12 Aug 1882 MCV.
David Hall (John Hall7, Jesse Hall6, Benajah Hall5, Joseph Hall4, James Hall3, Henry Hall2, John Hall1) was born 1 Jul 1812 in Montgomery Co., VA, son of John Hall and Sarah "Sally" Pate and grandson of Jesse Hall, a Revolutionary War soldier, and his wife Phebe Wilber. During his lifetime, he was a farmer, Confederate soldier and Postmaster of Floyd Co., VA. On 13 Jun 1856, he was appointed Postmaster at Simpsons Post Office, and served until 30 May 1860. On 5 Feb 1866 he was appointed for a second term and served until 15 Jul 1874. Clyde Angle said, "At one time Simpson's was a large post office, and I think it may be the oldest in the county. It was established in 1823." ... "Simpson's Post Office was discontinued in Dec 1845, because they couldn't find a man that could read and write. Back in those days. that was a job." He added, "The office was not reopened until Apr 1846." Mr. Angle had in his possession a plaque with all postmasters who had been appointed to Simpson's Post Office in Floyd Co., VA. AThe postmasters and their date of appointment were: David Hall. June 13. 1856; Gordon M. Hall, May 31. 1860; David Hall, Feb. 5, 1866; Jesse W. Hall, July 24, 1888. Gordon M. and Jesse W. Hall were his sons.
David married Abigail Iddings (Henry Iddings6, Unknown Iddings5, William Iddings4, Richard Iddings3, William Idwyns2, Walt Irwin1) on 28 Jul 1831 in Floyd Co., VA, and being underage, their fathers sent handwritten notes for their children to marry. Abigail's stated, “This is to certify that you are hereby directed to grant David Hall liens to marry my daughter Abigail, given under my hand this the 16th of July 1831." It was signed Henry Iddings. David’s stated, "To the clerk of the court, you are hereby directed to grant David Hall liens under my hand to be married to Abigail Iddings." It was signed by John Hall and witness by Charles Hall. Charles Hall was David’s uncle who married Elizabeth Iddings. A marriage bond was obtained on 21 July 1831, by which David Hall and Charles Hall agreed to be bound to the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to the Commonwealth of Virginia to obtain a marriage license. Michael Howry, Minister of the Gospel, performed the ceremony in Floyd Co., VA.
On December 1838, Henry Iddings and his wife Abigail sold to David Hall for their regard and friendship to their son-in-law, a friendly gift of 400 acres on the waters of Little River in Montgomery Co., VA bounded by James Simpson and William Walters. All of their children were born in Montgomery Co., VA. After the death of their parents and prior to the start of the Civil War, David and Abigail received a land grant of 67 acres on 1 Sep 1858 on the waters of the Roanoke River in Floyd Co., VA. Their youngest son Ira was not even age 2 when the family made this move to Floyd Co., VA.
During the Civil War, David Hall joined Company A of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Reserves, as did his son Gordon M. Hall. Colonel Robert Taylor Preston of Montgomery Co., organized a group of men known as the Preston Battalion of Virginia Reserves. Comprised of young boys and older men, this group was charged with defending the home front. When Colonel Preston learned that the enemy was approaching the area, he wrote a broadside calling for the men of Floyd, Roanoke and Montgomery counties to join together to repel the enemy. The people of the area had great faith that Colonel Preston would protect them. Nearly 200 of Preston's soldiers in the 4th Virginia Reserves were from Floyd Co., Virginia.
After he returned home, a story has been handed down about someone who kept stealing his corn. He decided to watch for the thief. One night, while David was on watch, an old man came to the corn crib, filled his sack and remarked, "If only I had this on my back." David in telling this story, said that he stepped up and helped the elderly man get the sack on his back. He then told him to come back and get more whenever he needed it. David would never tell who the man was.
David's death certificate states his cause of death was paralysis [probably due to stroke] at age 67, with Abigail Hall, consort and informant, she stating he died April 3, 1880 in Floyd Co., VA and his parents were Sarah and John Hall. According to the bible record of Abbie Hall now in the possession of Gladys Vest Gordon, he died April 1880 at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 2 days [or 3 Apr 1880]. This date of death agrees with the date reported by Abigail on David's death certificate. He is buried at the Hall and McNeil Cemetery in Floyd Co., VA.
Abigail Iddings, (Henry Iddings6, Henry B. Iddings5, William Iddings4, Richard Iddings3, William Dwyns2, Wilt Idwin1), born 21 Mar 1811, was one of eleven children of Henry Iddings and Abigail Olive Richardson of Montgomery Co., VA. Her older sister Elizabeth married Charles Hall, David's uncle. As a small child Abigail contracted "white swelling" or known today as tuberculosis of the bones and joints. This disease caused her to remain a cripple for her remaining years, but it did not stop her from marrying at age 17 and eventually giving birth to 13 children. Abigail was blind for several years and spent them with her daughter Juanna. She died on 1 Apr 1904, at the age of 93 and is buried at the Hall and McNeil Cemetery. Abigail's headstone reads, “As a star that is lost when the daylight is given, she has faded away to shine brightly in heaven.”
Abigail’s parents were Henry Iddings born 25 Dec 1762 and died 24 Jun 1854 buried in the Head of the River Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA, son of Henry B. Iddings and Mary Wynne born 11 Nov 1732 and died Abt 1776, and Abigail Richardson, daughter of James Richardson and Martha, they married 11 Dec 1789. Abigail's siblings were Henry Iddings, Jr. m. Lydia Wilson 5 Aug 1812; William Iddings m. Sarah Conner on 18 Oct 1818; Elizabeth Iddings m. Charles Hall on 3 Jul 1820; Hannah Iddings m. Jacob Walters on 25 Jul 1822; Mary Iddings (never married); Thomas Iddings m. Jane Sterling on 19 Oct 1830; Martha Iddings m. Charles Vest on 18 Jul 1831; Lydia Iddings m. Bird Smith on 13 Sep 1832; Jonathan Iddings m. Sarah Howery on 5 Nov 1832 and Hannah Pharis in 1845; and Sarah Iddings m. Samuel L. Vest on 12 Sep 1833.
Direction to the Hall and McNeil Cemetery located just south of Locust Grove (Simpsons) in Floyd Co., VA south of S.R. 610 on S.R. 654: Take 221 North out of Roanoke toward Bend Mountain and turn right onto S.R. 610, somewhere between 1 to 3 miles is S.R. 654 (difficult to see), turn left and you will see a building on the corner and the graves are behind the building.
CHILDREN OF DAVID AND ABIGAIL HALL:
1. Henry "Harry" Hall (23 Apr 1832 MCV.-23 Oct 1868 FCV) m. Alley d/o Thomas Iddings (Abigail's brother) and Jane 3/25/1854 Franklin Co., and 2) Samuel W. Sweptson 9/30/1869 Franklin Co.
2. Sarah E. Hall (14 Jan 1834 MCV-c1900 FCV) m. 1) Edward F. Harrison on 22 Dec 1853 and 2) Peter Smith on 20 Dec 1892.
3. Mary Hall (4 Mar 1836 MCV-) m. Sparrell Stewart (7/1831 Montgomery Co., VA-) on 3 Feb 1853 son of William Stewart and Frances Lyons.
4. John Hall (29 Apr 1838 MCV-) m. Nancy Maggie Woolwine in 1862.
5. Gordon M. Hall (29 May 1840 MCV-1 Jan 1909) m. Mary Delaware "Dellie" King on 5 Aug 1869.
6. Jesse W. Hall (1 Oct 1842 MCV-21 Oct 1930 FCV) m. 1) Emma V. Showalter on 29 Apr 1867 and 2) Mattie Graham.
7. Byrd Hall (14 Sep 1844 MCV-c1911 Slab Fork, Raleigh, WV) m. 1) Susan Elizabeth Muncy on 29 Jul 1863 Stokes Co., NC 2) Isabell Catherine "Kate" Buchanan on 25 Sep 1879 Wyoming Co., WV and 3) Alminy "Min" Evaline Wood on 2 Apr 1897 Raleigh Co., WV.
8. Elmira Hall (27 Apr 1848 MCV-) m. William Richards.
9. Juanna Hall (25 Sep 1851 MCV-21 Feb 1928 FCV) m. John E. Vest son of Samuel L. Vest and Sarah Iddings (she was Abigail's sister). 10. Callahill W. Hall (26 Nov 1853 MCV-29 Sep 1928 FCV) m. Sarah F. Montgomery 9/27/1874 Floyd Co. David and Abigail's bible says he was born 26 Nov 1853 and the 1900 Floyd Census says Nov 1853, but his tombstone incorrectly says 26 Sep 1854.
11. Ira D. "Dee" Hall (27 Dec 1856 MCV-c1911 FCV) m. 1) Mary E. Vest on 7 Oct 1875 and 2) Sarah Amanda Iddings
CENSUS INFORMATION FOR DAVID AND ABIGAIL HALL:
1850 MCV 1062-1062 David Hall, 39, Farmer, Abagail Hall, 40, Henry Hall, 18, Sarah Hall, 16, Mary Hall, 13, John Hall, 12, Gordon Hall, 10, Jesse Hall, 7, Byrd Hall, 5, Elmira Hall, 2.
1860 FCV Simpsons PO 6/13/1860 p 28, 202-187 David Hall, 47 Farmer re 2500 pp400, Abigail Hall, 48, Gordon Hall, 20, Jesse Hall, 17, Bird Hall, 15, Elmira Hall, 12, Juana Hall, 9, Colohill W Hall, 6, Ira D Hall, 4, Harvey Likens, 12, Mary Iddings, 60.
1870 FCV Locust Grove Twp 9/30 p43 328-315 David Hall, 58, Farmer VA, Abigail Hall, 59, Keeping House VA, Callohill W Hall, 16, Farm Laborer VA, Ira D Hall, 13, At Home VA.
1880 FCV Little River Dist. 6/3 p 2 17-18 Abigail Hall WF, 69, Keeping House VA PA VA.
1890 FCV Little River Dist. undated Abigail Hall WF, 79. 1900 FCV John E. Vest WM b. Feb 1840, 60, mar 32 yrs VA VA VA Farmer reads writes speaks English, Julia Vest WF b. Sep 1851, 48 mar 32 yrs 11 born 8 living VA VA VA reads writes and speaks English, Nora A Vest WF b. Sep 1872, 27 VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Ida J Vest WF b. Jan 1878, 22, VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Jesse B Vest, WM b. Sep 1882, 17, VA VA VA Farm Laborer reads writes speaks English, Joseph D Vest, WM b. May 1886, 14, VA VA VA Farm Laborer reads writes speaks English, Almeda E Vest, WF b. Dec 1888, 11, VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Andy W Vest, WM b. Jun 1895, 5, VA VA VA reads writes speaks English, Abigail Hall WF mother-in-law b. Mar 1811, 89, widow 13 born 10 living does not read or write, speaks English.
David Hall and his sons, Henry, John, Gordon, Jesse and Byrd were all Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Floyd men generally fought in southwestern Virginia, eastern Tennessee, Cloyd's Mountain, then Crockett's Gap to stop Averell; and on to Lynchburg, Virginia, where they joined Jubal Early's forces and fought throughout northern Virginia and into Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia and were with General Lee at Appomattox. Most were present at the battle in Saltville, Virginia on 2 Oct 1864 which resulted in the defeat of a Union army of 5,200 men. Saltville was extremely important to the Confederacy during the Civil War since salt was the primary method of preserving food and Saltville was the South's only significant source of salt.
David Hall and Gordon M. Hall joined Company A of the 4th Regiment, Virginia Reserves in order to remain close to home. John Hall and Henry Hall joined Company D of the 41st Regiment, Virginia Militia, serving in McCausland's and Imboden's Brigade, the unit fought in numerous engagements in western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Its commanders were Colonel Warren M. Hopkins, Lt. Colonel Henry A. Edmundson, and Major Sylvester R. McConnell. Jesse Hall joined JEB Stuart's Horse Artillery under Major John Pelham in the Battery of Capt. James Breathed. Byrd Hall joined Company B of the 21st Regiment, VA Cavalry (Peter's Regiment) which was organized during the summer of 1863, with companies which had served in the Virginia State Line. The unit was assigned to W. E. Jones' and McCausland's Brigade. It took an active part in various conflicts in East Tennessee, western Virginia, and in the Shenandoah Valley. Its field officers were Col. W. E. Peters, Lt. Colonel David Edmundson, and Major Stephen P. Halsey. Gordon M. Hall later enlisted in Company E of the 27th Battalion, which during the summer of 1864, became Company E of the 25th Virginia Regiment, Virginia Cavalry.
Most of the residents of Floyd Co., Virginia were from the beginning of the conflict divided between the Confederacy and the Union, but many became anti-Confederate when Conscription laws were passed forcing soldiers to fight beyond the terms of their enlistment. Letters were pouring in from the soldiers families describing the grave situation at home and begging for them to return before it was too late. Some left immediately, but many more deserted after discovering that the new Conscription laws provided exemptions for men owning twenty or more slaves and allowed the wealthy to hire a substitute to fight for them. This law sharply divided the rich slave owners from the struggling hardworking farmers creating a class war between the two.
About the end of the first year of war the Floyd county boys began to come home on furloughs. They were noticeably demoralized. From clean, well-bred, quiet-mannered boys, many of them had fallen into the ways of coarse men, chewed, spat, drank and cursed recklessly.
To the dismay of Confederate authorities, Floyd residents quickly came to the aid of the returning soldiers and provided them with food and shelter. At first these authorities, who were friends, neighbors and relatives, looked the other way, but were soon ordered to take action to suppress and arrest the county’s disloyal residents. Unionist Noah Underwood was jailed and threatened with execution by Col. Robert Preston. Preston also threatened to burn constable Joseph Phares’ farm and held him for three weeks in a guardhouse in Dublin, forcing him take a Confederate oath before being released. David Hall and Jacob Walters were apprehended at their homes and taken to the Confederate jail in Dublin on unproveable “disloyalty” charges and were soon released. Months later, Col. Preston informed Freeborn Hall’s family that he would burn their home if they refused to divulge his whereabouts. When Hall arrived to defend his family, Preston indicted him for having “Unionist sentiments” and then held him in a nearby Confederate prison for three months.
Saltville is an Appalachian mountain town located in southwest Virginia, on the north fork of the Holston River, almost exactly on the line between Smyth County and Washington County, It was so critical to the South's hopes for success that the Union army attacked the town twice with the mission of destroying the salt works. The Confederates successfully defended the town against a Union attack in October 1864, but just two months later troops led by Major General George Stoneman destroyed Saltville's ability to mine and distribute the precious mineral for the remainder of the war.
HENRY HALL AND ALLEY IDDING
Henry Hall was born 23 April 1832 in Montgomery Co. VA and died 23 Oct 1868 in Floyd Co., VA from cancer of the head (as described by the family). He married his cousin Alley Iddings, daughter of Thomas Iddings and Jane Stirling Iddings, on 25 Mar 1854 in Floyd Co., VA. Alley Iddings Hall m. Samuel W. Sweptson 30 Sep 1869 at George W. Kelly's, Floyd Co., VA by George W. Kelly. He 31 year old widowed farmer, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA and living in Floyd Co., VA, son of George W. and Mary Sweptson. She widowed 31 year old born and living in Floyd Co., VA, daughter of Thomas and Virginia Jane Iddings. (widow of Henry Hall) Source: FCVA1869_0064. Henry was the first one to be buried in a family cemetery at Simpson's Virginia, selecting the burial place himself under a walnut tree. Henry and Alley had two sons, Dennis W. Hall b. 28 May 1854 FCV and James T. Hall b. 1858 in FCV before they were separated or divorced. During the Civil War, Henry Hall joined Company D of the 41st Regiment, Virginia Militia, serving in McCausland's and Imboden's Brigade, the unit fought in numerous engagements in western VA and the Shenandoah Valley. Its commanders were Colonel Warren M. Hopkins, Lieutenant Colonel Henry A. Edmundson, and Major Sylvester R. McConnell.
CHILDREN:
1. Dennis W. Hall b. 28 May 1854 FCV m. Sarah Jane Stump in 1875 FCV, he d. 18 Mar 1885 of consumption at age 33 (actually age 30) Children: Mary Elizabeth Hall b. 7/2/1876 m. John W. Conner on 10/13/1892 FCV, Angeline Hall b. 10/1878, Rhonda Lee Hall b. 2/1880/1 FCV, Minnie Lynwood Hall b. 1/27/1882, Samuel Hall b. 1884/5 Walter Hall b. 1886/7.
2. James T. Hall b. 1858 Floyd Co., VA 1) Sarah Ellen Smith 1854 Floyd Co., VA 2) Deaney Norris on 10 Dec 1896, Mercer Co., WV Marriage Bk 1, p86 J. T. Hall, 38, widowed, b. FCV., resides Mercer Co., WV, parents: Harry and Allie, occupation: Coal Miner; Deaney Norris, 24, single, born Mercer Co., WV, resides Mercer Co., WV., parents: John and Emily; Official: A.M.Craft."
CENSUS INFORMATION:
1860 FCV Simpsons PO Thomas Iddings, 52, Jane Iddings, 47, Alle Iddings (Hall), 25, Sarah A Iddings, 21, Mary Iddings, 20, Emiline Iddings, 18, Caleb Iddings, 9, Dennis W Hall, 5, James T Hall, 2, all born in VA.
1870 FCV Locust Grove Twp 9/27, 262-250 Thomas Iddings, 62, Farm Laborer VA, Jane Iddings, 58, Keep House VA, Caleb W Iddings, 19, Farm Laborer VA, Dennis Hall, 15. Farm Laborer VA, James T Hall, 12, At Home VA. Next Door is: 264-252 James W. Sweptson, 32, VA, Alley Sweptson, 35, VA.
1880 FCV Locus Grove Twp 6/12/1880 196-196 p24 James T. Hall, 22, WM Mar Farm Laborer, Sarah E Hall, 26, WF Wife Mar, Flora (Florence) D F Hall, 2, Dau, Leuna (Luemma Odell) O Hall, 4/12, Feb, WF Dau, all born in VA. Note: Dau. Tressie Elizabeth Hall was b. 24 Mar 1888 in WV prior to her mother's death, and with 2nd wife James T. had Arthur J. Hall in 1900 and Samuel Hall in 1905.
SARAH ELIZABETH HALL AND EDWARD HARRISON
Sarah Elizabeth Hall was born 14 Jan 1834 in Montgomery Co., VA and died Aft. 1900 in Washington Co., VA. She married 1) Edward F. Harrison on 22 Dec 1853 in Floyd Co., VA and 2) Peter Smith on 22 Dec 1892 at Abbie Hall's, Floyd Co., VA by P.R. Vest. He 70 year old widowed w/m farmer, born and living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jacob & Eavy Smith. She 60 year old widowed born and living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o David & Abbie Hall.
CHILDREN:
1. Andrew Jackson Harrison b. 1854 in FCV d. before 1870 possibly during Civil War.
2. William F. Harrison b. 1856 in FCV d. before 1870 possibly during Civil War.
3. Eliza Jane Harrison b. 1 Dec 1859 in FCV (age 6/12 on 16 Jun 1860 census).
4. David Allen Harrison b. 17 Nov 1861 in FCV d. 9 Nov 1934 in Roanoke Co., VA, he married 14 Oct 1886 in FCV.
5. Sarah E. Harrison b. 1862 in FCV d. Aft 1880 and Bfr 1900.
6. Mary Ann Harrison b. 19 Aug 1866 in FCV m. Joseph Henderson Fleenor b. Mar 1862.
7. Lewis P. Harrison b. 8 Apr 1869 in FCV m. Kathleen "Kate" S. Stools b. 15 Jul 1878. 8. Rosa C. Harrison b. 26 Aug 1871 in FCV m. Gilbert C. Fleenor b. Dec 1868.
CENSUS INFORMATION:
1860 FCV Simpsons PO 6/14/1860 p29 208-193 Edward F. Harrison, 38, M Cabinet Maker re350 pp150, Sarah Harrison, 28, F, Andrew J Harrison, 6, M, William F Harrison, 4, M, Eliza Jane Harrison, 6/12, F.
1870 FCV Locust Grove Dist, 9/22/1870 p35 261-249 Edward F. Harrison, 50, MW Cabinet Maker NC NC NC, Sarah Harrison, 38, FW Keeping House VA VA VA, Eliza J Harrison, 11, FW At Home VA NC VA, David A Harrison, 9, MW At Home VA NC VA, Sarah E Harrison, 8, FW At Home VA NC VA, Mary A Harrison, 5, FW At Home VA NC VA, Lewis P Harrison, 1, MW At Home VA NC VA.
1880 FCV Locust Grove Dist. E. F. Harrison WM, 58, Cabinetmaker Dispepsia NC NC NC, Sarah Harrison, WF, 48, Keeping House Womb Dis VA VA VA, David A Harrison, WM, 18, son farm laborer VA NC VA, Sarah E Harrison, WF, 16 dau VA NC VA, Lewis P Harrison, WM, 12, son Farm Laborer VA NC VA, Rosa C Harrison, WF, 9, dau VA NC VA.
1890 FCV Locust Grove Dist. David A. Harrison, 29, Lissie Harrison, 25. 1890 FCV Little River Twp. Rosa Harrison, 17. 1890 FCV Locust Grove Twp. Peter Smith, 72, China, 67, (nee Wilson) this is Sarah Hall Harrisons' 2nd husband married 20 Dec 1892. 1900 Washington Co., VA Kinderhook Dist. 6/18/1900 p11 195-196 Joseph H. Fleenor Head WM, 38 b. Mar 1862, mar 17 yrs VA VA VA, Mary A Fleenor, Wife WF 33, b. Aug 1866, mar 17 yrs, 7 born 7 living, VA NC VA, Bertie J Fleenor, dau WF, 15, b. Mar 1875, Single VA VA VA, Ella U Fleenor dau WF, 11, b. Jun 1888, single VA VA VA, Pierce F Fleenor, son WM, 9 b. Aug 1890, single VA VA VA, Amanda E Fleenor, dau WF, 7 b. Aug 1892 single VA VA VA, Earnest P Fleenor, son WM, 5 b. Feb 1895 single VA VA VA, Wade H Fleenor, son WM, 3 b. Mar 1897 single VA VA VA, Walter S Fleenor, son WM 10/12 b. Jul 1899 single VA VA VA, Sarah Harrison, mother-in-law, WF, 67 b. Jan 1833 Widow 8 born 5 living VA VA VA.
MARY HALL AND SPARRELL STEWART
Mary "Polly" Hall, daughter of David and Abigail, was born on 4 Mar 1836 in Montgomery Co., VA and died after 1900 in Montgomery Co., VA. She married Sparrell Stewart on 3 Feb 1853, he was born Jul 1831 MCV, son of William Stewart and Frances Lyons. They lived in the Piedmont area of Floyd Co., Virginia.
CHILDREN: 1. Frances A. Stewart b. 1854 FCV m. Jacob Jones. 2. Abigail Stewart b. 1856 FCV m. John Stump 8 Oct 1874 MCV. 3. Sarah J. Stewart b. 13 Sep 1858 FCV m. James Matt King 12 Aug 1882 MCV.
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Haplogroup G2a makes up 5 to 10% of the population of Mediterranean Europe, but is relatively rare in northern Europe. The only regions where haplogroup G2 exceeds 10% of the population in Europe are in 1. Cantabria in northern Spain, 2. northern Portugal, 3. central and southern Italy (especially in the Apennines), 4. Sardinia, 5. northern Greece (Thessaly), 6. Crete, and among the Gagauzes of Moldova - all mountainous and relatively isolated regions. Other regions with frequencies approaching the 10% include, 7. Asturias in northern Spain, 8. Auvergne in central France, 9. Switzerland, 10. Sicily, 11. the Aegean Islands and 12. Cyprus. On the main page under Part 1 - Ancient Hall History, Ligurians are shown to be associated with all of these areas. Also included are: 13. Northernwestern Italy and 14. Anatolia (Turkey).
Haplogroup G2a makes up 5 to 10% of the population of Mediterranean Europe, but is relatively rare in northern Europe. The only regions where haplogroup G2 exceeds 10% of the population in Europe are in 1. Cantabria in northern Spain, 2. northern Portugal, 3. central and southern Italy (especially in the Apennines), 4. Sardinia, 5. northern Greece (Thessaly), 6. Crete, and among the Gagauzes of Moldova - all mountainous and relatively isolated regions. Other regions with frequencies approaching the 10% include, 7. Asturias in northern Spain, 8. Auvergne in central France, 9. Switzerland, 10. Sicily, 11. the Aegean Islands and 12. Cyprus. On the main page under Part 1 - Ancient Hall History, Ligurians are shown to be associated with all of these areas. Also included are: 13. Northernwestern Italy and 14. Anatolia (Turkey).
G2's origin was in Southwest Asia during the Upper Paleolithic or the Late Glacial period and are linked to the development of early farming in the Levant. The highest genetic diversity is found in the northern part of the Fertile Crescent, between the Levant and the Caucasus, indicating its origin. Neolithic farmers likely expanded from northern Mesopotamia westwards to Anatolia and Europe, eastwards to South Asia, and southwards to the Arabian peninsula and North and East Africa. Genetics - Eupedia.com. Among several ancient urban societies is Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, an archaeological site dated to around 11,550 BP in the Southeastern Anatolia Region, erected by hunter-gatherers. Undoubtedly G2a remains will be found at this site as it progresses.
In 2016, new methods to prepare samples and extract DNA from the DNA rich petrous bone of the ear was developed and Joachim Burger of the Johannes Gutenbery University of Mainz in Germany (with others) led a team to sequence the complete genomes of four goat hearders who lived in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. "We sequenced four Early Neolithic (EN) genomes from Iran, including a well preserved sample from the central Zagros site of Wezmeh Cave (WC1, 7,455-7,082 cal BC) ... three other individuals from Tepe Abdul Hosein were less well preserved (genome coverage between 0.6 and 1.2 x) but are around 10,000 years old, and therefore among the earliest Neolithic human remains in the world." "WC1 most likely had brown eyes, relatively dark skin, and black hair" and "data supports WC1 being a farmer" Early Neolithic genomes from the eastern Fertile Crescent, Farnaz Broushaki and others, 2016. Godin Tepe is an archaeological site in western Iran, situated in the valley of Kangavar. Level VIII of Godin Tepe is dated 4200-4000 BC, contemporary withTerminal Ubaid period. Wikipedia - Godin Tepe.
Five remains discovered in the Avellaner cave burial site, near Les Planes d'Hostoles, in Catalonia, Spain were confirmed by DNA testing which showed 4 as G2a and 1 as E1b1b1a1b, and dated to ~5000 BC (7,000 BP). G2a presence suggests a common origin of the two Neolithic groups and a probable genetic continuity in the western Mediterranean area from 5000 to 3000 BC. For E1b1b1a1b, the link between this haplogroup and the Neolithic expansion could also be made. This haplogroup, which is the main European clade of haplogroup E, is described as having spread into western Europe from the southern Balkins. Ancient DNA suggests the leading role played by men in the Neolithic dissemination, Marie Lacan and others, 2011.
A skeleton found at the Neolithic cemetery known as Derenburg Meerenstieg II, in Saxony-Anhalt Germany, apparently belonged to G2a3 (G-S126) or a subclade. It was found with burial artifacts belonging to the Linearbandkeramische Kultur ("Linear Band Ceramic Culture"; LBK). This skeleton could not be dated by radiocarbon dating, but other skeletons there were dated to between 5,100 and 6,100 BC. The most detailed SNP mutation identified was S126 (L30), which defines G2a3.
G2a3a and its several subclades seem most commonly found in Turkey and the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean where it can constitute up to 50% of haplogroup G samples. The G2a3b1 definable subclades are heavily concentrated throughout Europe west of the Black Sea and Russia where G2a3b1 is often in the majority among G persons. Small percentages of G2a3b1 are found primarily in the area encompassed by Turkey, the Caucasus countries, Iran and the Middle East where the G2a3b1 SNP may have originated. G2a3b1 is also found in India. The great majority of P303+ men belong to one of its subclades.
In 2016, new methods to prepare samples and extract DNA from the DNA rich petrous bone of the ear was developed and Joachim Burger of the Johannes Gutenbery University of Mainz in Germany (with others) led a team to sequence the complete genomes of four goat hearders who lived in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. "We sequenced four Early Neolithic (EN) genomes from Iran, including a well preserved sample from the central Zagros site of Wezmeh Cave (WC1, 7,455-7,082 cal BC) ... three other individuals from Tepe Abdul Hosein were less well preserved (genome coverage between 0.6 and 1.2 x) but are around 10,000 years old, and therefore among the earliest Neolithic human remains in the world." "WC1 most likely had brown eyes, relatively dark skin, and black hair" and "data supports WC1 being a farmer" Early Neolithic genomes from the eastern Fertile Crescent, Farnaz Broushaki and others, 2016. Godin Tepe is an archaeological site in western Iran, situated in the valley of Kangavar. Level VIII of Godin Tepe is dated 4200-4000 BC, contemporary withTerminal Ubaid period. Wikipedia - Godin Tepe.
Five remains discovered in the Avellaner cave burial site, near Les Planes d'Hostoles, in Catalonia, Spain were confirmed by DNA testing which showed 4 as G2a and 1 as E1b1b1a1b, and dated to ~5000 BC (7,000 BP). G2a presence suggests a common origin of the two Neolithic groups and a probable genetic continuity in the western Mediterranean area from 5000 to 3000 BC. For E1b1b1a1b, the link between this haplogroup and the Neolithic expansion could also be made. This haplogroup, which is the main European clade of haplogroup E, is described as having spread into western Europe from the southern Balkins. Ancient DNA suggests the leading role played by men in the Neolithic dissemination, Marie Lacan and others, 2011.
A skeleton found at the Neolithic cemetery known as Derenburg Meerenstieg II, in Saxony-Anhalt Germany, apparently belonged to G2a3 (G-S126) or a subclade. It was found with burial artifacts belonging to the Linearbandkeramische Kultur ("Linear Band Ceramic Culture"; LBK). This skeleton could not be dated by radiocarbon dating, but other skeletons there were dated to between 5,100 and 6,100 BC. The most detailed SNP mutation identified was S126 (L30), which defines G2a3.
G2a3a and its several subclades seem most commonly found in Turkey and the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean where it can constitute up to 50% of haplogroup G samples. The G2a3b1 definable subclades are heavily concentrated throughout Europe west of the Black Sea and Russia where G2a3b1 is often in the majority among G persons. Small percentages of G2a3b1 are found primarily in the area encompassed by Turkey, the Caucasus countries, Iran and the Middle East where the G2a3b1 SNP may have originated. G2a3b1 is also found in India. The great majority of P303+ men belong to one of its subclades.
Current G, G2a and G2b Early Discoveries:
G-Fikirtepe Mentese Northwestern Turkey, Marmara Region ~8400 BC
G2a2b2b Anatolia Turkey, Honcuklu Höyük ~8076 BC
G2b-Wezmeh Cave western Iran's Zagros Mountains ~7150 BC
G2a2a-Fikirtepe Mentese Northwestern Turkey, Marmara Region ~6450 BC
G2a2b2a-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2b2a-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2a1b-L91 Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6350 BC
G2a2a1b1-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2b2a1c-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2a1a2a2-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6150 BC
G2a2b-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6150 BC
Painted pottery, a diagnostic trait of the Early Neolithic material culture, was followed by the first plain dark ware (later combined with carinated shapes), belonging to the Late Neolithic. The development of farming continued in northwestern Anatolia in part of the Marmara region, (an area where a number of Neolithic G2a remains have been found) the plain dark ware being part of their material culture. Life continued in the settlements of Ilipinar IX, Pendik I, Fikirtepe I in the Marmara region, and the site of Yarimburgaz 5 first appeared in East Thrace, with their material culture being characterized by plain dark ware as well.
The first settlers in the Black Sea area were further connected with northwestern Anatolia, where plain dark ware predominated in the late 7th and 6th millennium BC. In the wake of 5,800 BC the bearers of plain dark ware gradually penetrated into the northwest of Thrace and after 5,500 BC, to the north towards the Lower Danube. Early settlers emerged in the Pontic region, which included the eastern parts of Thrace, during the second half of the 6th millennium BC. Hence, the Neolithisation of Thrace seems to have been a long process at the very end of the 7th and the first half of the 6th millennium BC. The sites in the northeastern parts of Thrace produced only plain dark ware. Going West?: The Dissemination of Neolithic Innovations Between the Bosporus ... edited by Agathe Reingruber, Zoï Tsirtsoni, Petranka Nedelcheva, pp. 73-75.
G-Fikirtepe Mentese Northwestern Turkey, Marmara Region ~8400 BC
G2a2b2b Anatolia Turkey, Honcuklu Höyük ~8076 BC
G2b-Wezmeh Cave western Iran's Zagros Mountains ~7150 BC
G2a2a-Fikirtepe Mentese Northwestern Turkey, Marmara Region ~6450 BC
G2a2b2a-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2b2a-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2a1b-L91 Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6350 BC
G2a2a1b1-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2b2a1c-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6300 BC
G2a2a1a2a2-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6150 BC
G2a2b-Barcin Hoyuk Marmara Northwestern Turkey, Yenisehir and Iznik Valleys ~6150 BC
Painted pottery, a diagnostic trait of the Early Neolithic material culture, was followed by the first plain dark ware (later combined with carinated shapes), belonging to the Late Neolithic. The development of farming continued in northwestern Anatolia in part of the Marmara region, (an area where a number of Neolithic G2a remains have been found) the plain dark ware being part of their material culture. Life continued in the settlements of Ilipinar IX, Pendik I, Fikirtepe I in the Marmara region, and the site of Yarimburgaz 5 first appeared in East Thrace, with their material culture being characterized by plain dark ware as well.
The first settlers in the Black Sea area were further connected with northwestern Anatolia, where plain dark ware predominated in the late 7th and 6th millennium BC. In the wake of 5,800 BC the bearers of plain dark ware gradually penetrated into the northwest of Thrace and after 5,500 BC, to the north towards the Lower Danube. Early settlers emerged in the Pontic region, which included the eastern parts of Thrace, during the second half of the 6th millennium BC. Hence, the Neolithisation of Thrace seems to have been a long process at the very end of the 7th and the first half of the 6th millennium BC. The sites in the northeastern parts of Thrace produced only plain dark ware. Going West?: The Dissemination of Neolithic Innovations Between the Bosporus ... edited by Agathe Reingruber, Zoï Tsirtsoni, Petranka Nedelcheva, pp. 73-75.
Haplogroup G with 303 mutations (SNPs), shows a bottleneck occurred prior to the G1/ G2 split, probably at the start of the Last Glacial Maximum (23,000 - 19,000 BP). Bottlenecks reduce variation in the gene pool and genetic diversity remains lower. A rise occurs only after gene flow with another population or slowly increasing with time as random mutations occur. G2a’s were probably among the first humans to acquire the alleles for fair skin. A hunter-gatherer from northern Spain tested by Olalde et al. 2014, still had dark skin as recently as 7,000 years ago. Conversely, Early Neolithic (mainly G2a) farmers from the Balkans and Germany already possessed the alleles for fair skin found in modern Europeans. Eupedia - Genetics Haplogroup G2a, Maciamo Hay, 2017.
G2a was found in 20 out of 22 samples of ancient Y-DNA from Treilles, the type-site of a Late Neolithic group of farmers in the South of France, dated to about 5,000 years ago. The fourth site from the same period is the Ötztal of the Italian Alps where the mummified remains of Ötzi the Iceman were discovered. The Iceman belongs to haplogroup G2a2b, was lactose intolerant, had brown eyes, blood group O and predisposed to cardiovascular disease. He's also the first recorded case of a human infected with the Lyme disease pathogen. The Iceman’s genome is deciphered, By A. Keller and others 2012.
According to recent DNA genetic studies from Stanford University, they show Ötzi the Iceman as haplogroup G2a, and his “father’s genetic line is most similar to farmers’ from Sweden and Bulgaria while his maternal line [ K1f ] appears to have disappeared.” "Small percentages of G2a3b1 are found primarily in the area encompassed by Turkey, the Caucasus countries, Iran and the Middle East where the G2a3b1 SNP may have originated." Wikipedia. In 2012 Paleoanthropologist John Hawks states, "It is now evident that East Asian populations have slightly more Neanderthal ancestry than populations in Europe today." today." Science Magazine, Vol. 351, pp. 162-165, 8/20/2016 states: "Here we present a 5300-year-old H. pylori genome from a European Copper Age glacier mummy. The strain the "Iceman" hosted appears to most closely resemble pathogenic Asian strains found today in Central and South Asia. His maternal K1f subclade, originated from K, a subclade of U8 which claims a South Asia origin. "Recent ancient DNA studies suggest that both mtDNA-K1 and yDNA-G2a reached the European continent around 8,000 ybp by migrations of Early Neolithic people from the Near East through continental and Mediterranean routes." Whole mitochrondrial DNA sequencing in Alpine populations and the genetic history of the Tyrolian Iceman, Scientific Reports 1/14/2016.
Remains of a haplogroup G2a2b2b male dated to 10,076 BP was found in Anatolia Turkey at the Neolithic Boncuklu Höyük site of a 10,500 BP village near the City of Konya in the high Anatolian plateau of Central Turkey. Boncuklu contains evidence of mud brick houses which are the remains of one of the oldest villages in the world, dating to 8500 BC/BCE. It is located 10 kms north of Çatalhöyük in the Konya Plain.
G2a was found in 20 out of 22 samples of ancient Y-DNA from Treilles, the type-site of a Late Neolithic group of farmers in the South of France, dated to about 5,000 years ago. The fourth site from the same period is the Ötztal of the Italian Alps where the mummified remains of Ötzi the Iceman were discovered. The Iceman belongs to haplogroup G2a2b, was lactose intolerant, had brown eyes, blood group O and predisposed to cardiovascular disease. He's also the first recorded case of a human infected with the Lyme disease pathogen. The Iceman’s genome is deciphered, By A. Keller and others 2012.
According to recent DNA genetic studies from Stanford University, they show Ötzi the Iceman as haplogroup G2a, and his “father’s genetic line is most similar to farmers’ from Sweden and Bulgaria while his maternal line [ K1f ] appears to have disappeared.” "Small percentages of G2a3b1 are found primarily in the area encompassed by Turkey, the Caucasus countries, Iran and the Middle East where the G2a3b1 SNP may have originated." Wikipedia. In 2012 Paleoanthropologist John Hawks states, "It is now evident that East Asian populations have slightly more Neanderthal ancestry than populations in Europe today." today." Science Magazine, Vol. 351, pp. 162-165, 8/20/2016 states: "Here we present a 5300-year-old H. pylori genome from a European Copper Age glacier mummy. The strain the "Iceman" hosted appears to most closely resemble pathogenic Asian strains found today in Central and South Asia. His maternal K1f subclade, originated from K, a subclade of U8 which claims a South Asia origin. "Recent ancient DNA studies suggest that both mtDNA-K1 and yDNA-G2a reached the European continent around 8,000 ybp by migrations of Early Neolithic people from the Near East through continental and Mediterranean routes." Whole mitochrondrial DNA sequencing in Alpine populations and the genetic history of the Tyrolian Iceman, Scientific Reports 1/14/2016.
Remains of a haplogroup G2a2b2b male dated to 10,076 BP was found in Anatolia Turkey at the Neolithic Boncuklu Höyük site of a 10,500 BP village near the City of Konya in the high Anatolian plateau of Central Turkey. Boncuklu contains evidence of mud brick houses which are the remains of one of the oldest villages in the world, dating to 8500 BC/BCE. It is located 10 kms north of Çatalhöyük in the Konya Plain.
HALL LINEAGE TO KINGS AND QUEENS
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The manor of Brannell was granted by King John [father] to Richard Earl of Cornwall and king of the Romans. ... William de Cornwall of Court in this parish, is mentioned by Prince as first prior of Bewley; and afterwards in 1272, abbot of Newham in Devon. He is represented as living to a great age, and as dying in the year 1320 blind and decrepid. From the family of Cornwall it passed by successive female heirs to the families of Hendower, Tregarthyn, and Tanner. The History of Cornwall: From the Earliest Records and Traditions ..., Vol. 2, By Fortescue Hitchins, Samuel Drew,
In 1308 Walter, described as Sir Walter de Cornubia, knight, presented Baldwin capellanus de Branel to the vicarage of St. Stephen in Branel in Poudreschyre. He died in or about 1313 when an inquisition post mortem was held, which showed that at the time of his death he held of the King the manor of Brannel with the advowson of the church there by the service of a yearly rent of 5s., payable to the sheriff of Cornwall for the King's need. The extent of the manor showed that it consisted of a capital messuage, two little gardens, a water mill, a fulling mill, rents of freemen and of conventioners. William de Cornwall, his son, was stated to be 26 years of age. Joan, sister of Walter, and styled by Earl Edmund his sister, married Richard Champernowne and to Richard and Joan Sir Alexander Okeston, having no surviving issue of his own, conveyed the manor of Modbury." From them descended the Champernownes of Modbury and Dartington and inter alios, by the marriage of Sir Pierce Edgcumbe with Johanna Dernford, the Edgcumbes of Mount Edgcumbe. In 1816, William, son of Sir Walter de Cornwall, presented William de Scothowe to the rectory of St. Stephen in Brannel, and in 1320 he had a licence to enfeoff Isabella de Bouleye or Boldhaye of his manor of Brannel, and for her to regrant it to the said William and John his son and the heirs of the said John. This transaction has all the appearance of a marriage settlement, and it is possible that John de Cornwall married Isabella de Bouleye's daughter. Nine years later Isabella was living at Brannel, and had the bishop's license for an oratory in her manor of Brannel,1, the release of which to the said John de Cornwall does not appear to have been executed until 1343, when Ralph Trejago (de Treiagu) conveyed to him and his wife Margaret the manor and advowson." In 1845 John de Cornwall presented Sir William Robert to the vicarage, and in 1349 Sir Reginald Trevelyan to the vicarage and Mr. Ralph Trejago a go to the rectory of St. Stephen." He died in or before 1861, when his only daughter and heir Isabella presented to the vicarage. The said Isabella, styled variously the Lady of Brannel, Isabella Hendour and Isabella Hendour Lady of Brannel continued to present to the vicarage and rectory until 1394."' Her husband's name is usually given as David Hendower of Wales, and Sir John Maclean cites a fine levied in 1848, in which a David Hendour appears as plaintiff and John de Cornwall as deforciant." If this was in contemplation of a marriage to be solemnized between Isabella and David Hendour or David Hendour's son, Isabella probably lived to be a grandmother, and the very unsatisfactory pedigree given by C. S. Gilbert may contain an element of truth. All that can be certainly affirmed is that Isabella (not Margaret as Gilbert states) married a gentleman of the name of Hendour or Hender, and that her heir was Thomas Hendour, who presented to the rectory of St. Stephen in 1398 and 1418." Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, Vols. 17-18, By Royal Institution of Cornwall, pp. 419-420.
In 1308 Walter, described as Sir Walter de Cornubia, knight, presented Baldwin capellanus de Branel to the vicarage of St. Stephen in Branel in Poudreschyre. He died in or about 1313 when an inquisition post mortem was held, which showed that at the time of his death he held of the King the manor of Brannel with the advowson of the church there by the service of a yearly rent of 5s., payable to the sheriff of Cornwall for the King's need. The extent of the manor showed that it consisted of a capital messuage, two little gardens, a water mill, a fulling mill, rents of freemen and of conventioners. William de Cornwall, his son, was stated to be 26 years of age. Joan, sister of Walter, and styled by Earl Edmund his sister, married Richard Champernowne and to Richard and Joan Sir Alexander Okeston, having no surviving issue of his own, conveyed the manor of Modbury." From them descended the Champernownes of Modbury and Dartington and inter alios, by the marriage of Sir Pierce Edgcumbe with Johanna Dernford, the Edgcumbes of Mount Edgcumbe. In 1816, William, son of Sir Walter de Cornwall, presented William de Scothowe to the rectory of St. Stephen in Brannel, and in 1320 he had a licence to enfeoff Isabella de Bouleye or Boldhaye of his manor of Brannel, and for her to regrant it to the said William and John his son and the heirs of the said John. This transaction has all the appearance of a marriage settlement, and it is possible that John de Cornwall married Isabella de Bouleye's daughter. Nine years later Isabella was living at Brannel, and had the bishop's license for an oratory in her manor of Brannel,1, the release of which to the said John de Cornwall does not appear to have been executed until 1343, when Ralph Trejago (de Treiagu) conveyed to him and his wife Margaret the manor and advowson." In 1845 John de Cornwall presented Sir William Robert to the vicarage, and in 1349 Sir Reginald Trevelyan to the vicarage and Mr. Ralph Trejago a go to the rectory of St. Stephen." He died in or before 1861, when his only daughter and heir Isabella presented to the vicarage. The said Isabella, styled variously the Lady of Brannel, Isabella Hendour and Isabella Hendour Lady of Brannel continued to present to the vicarage and rectory until 1394."' Her husband's name is usually given as David Hendower of Wales, and Sir John Maclean cites a fine levied in 1848, in which a David Hendour appears as plaintiff and John de Cornwall as deforciant." If this was in contemplation of a marriage to be solemnized between Isabella and David Hendour or David Hendour's son, Isabella probably lived to be a grandmother, and the very unsatisfactory pedigree given by C. S. Gilbert may contain an element of truth. All that can be certainly affirmed is that Isabella (not Margaret as Gilbert states) married a gentleman of the name of Hendour or Hender, and that her heir was Thomas Hendour, who presented to the rectory of St. Stephen in 1398 and 1418." Journal of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, Vols. 17-18, By Royal Institution of Cornwall, pp. 419-420.
ANCESTRY OF JOAN, CONSORT OF RICHARD, EARL OF CORNWALL AND KING OF THE ROMANS
ONLY THREE CHILDREN OF RICHARD, EARL OF CORNWALL AND JOAN CAN BE VERIFIED:
1. Sir Richard de Cornwall, Steward of Knaresborough, (1264-1296) m. Joan FitzAlan, daughter of Sir John FitzAlan, Chief Butler of England and Maud de Boteler. “The manor of Brannell was granted by king John to Richard Earl of Cornwall … By Richard it was given to Richard de Cornubia, or Cornwall, his natural son by Joan” The History of Cornwall: From the Earliest Records and Traditions, Vol. 2, Edited by Samuel Drew, pg. 611. They had Sir Edmund, Sir Geoffrey and Richard and a daughter Joan, wife of Sir John Howard. Richard died in 1296 at the Siege of Berwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England and his estate was probated on 17 April 1297;
2. Sir Walter de Cornwall, Coroner of Cornwall, (1266-2/20/1313), ancestor of the heiress who married Hendower; his brother, Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, granted 18 Libratas Terrcs in his Manor of Brannel, to his natural brother Waltero de Cornubia jratri srio, (Walter of Cornwall). 1311, Walter, knight of the shire for Cornwall, bore the arms of Richard of Cornwall. The Curisoities of Heraldry, Lower, 2004, P. 310. The History of Cornwall: From the Earliest Records and Traditions, Vol. 2, Edited by Samuel Drew, pg 36. He had a son William and a daughter Margaret, wife of James Peverell and Richard Sergeaux. Information above states his son William was age 26 when his father Sir Walter Cornwall died in 1313, or born 1287, subtracting 21 years from that date would establish Walter's birth year at 1266. His wife’s name is unknown;
3. Joan de Cornwall (c1268-) m. Richard Champernowne, Pole (p. 309) reports a grant of 1284/5 in which Joan, wife of Richard Champernoun, is called "sister" by Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, legitimate son of the Earl Richard. Their son was Sir Richard Champernoun, heir of Joan's youngest son Sir James Okeston.
Richard, Earl of Cornwall, (1/5/1209–4/2/1272) married 1st Isabel Marshal (10/1/1207-11/16/1272) of the powerful Marshal family, much to the displeasure of Richard's brother King Henry III, who had been arranging a more advantageous match for Richard. They had a son Henry de Cornwall born 11/2/1235 who survived until age 31 when he was murdered by his cousins. His wife Isabel died due to complications in childbirth on 1/17/1240. King Henry and his wife Eleanor of Provence selected Sanchia of Provence as Richard's next wife, she was Eleanor's sister. In 1247, Richard retired to Cornwall to avoid complications which had arisen between the barons and the king. Sanchia and Earl Richard's son Edmund was born 12/26/1249 (later Earl of Cornwall) and was their only child to survive. Edmund's line died out and his half-brother Sir Richard de Cornwall became his heir.
On 5/27/1257 Richard was crowned King of the Romans, however, like his lordships in Gascony and Poitou, his titles were basically in name only. Sanchia and Richard traveled for the next 15 months before returning to England, and in the fall of 1260 she became ill and died on 11/9/1261. Earl Richard's children with Joan were born after Sanchia's death on 11/9/1261 and before 6/16/1269 when he married his 3rd wife. It appears Joan married her 2nd husband before Richard married his 3rd wife. In 10/1268, Richard returned to Germany and met Beatrice, daughter of Theodoric II, Count of Falkenburg, and soon began negotiating marriage with her. It is felt he was hoping to bring his German subjects closer to him, others say he was attracted to her and was unable to be separated from her for even one night. Richard had a stroke on Dec 1271 and was paralyzed and unable to speak and died 4/2/1272. Beatrice never returned to Germany and died in 1277 at age 23. There was no issue from his 3rd marriage.
Lady Joan (1226-1276), parents unknown, married ca. 1247, Sir Ralph de Valletort (c1220-1259), Lord of Trematon, and had one child Sir Reginald (c1248-1270). Sir Ralph de Valletort died in 1259 when his son Reginald was 11, and as custom, he became a ward of Queen Eleanor of Provence. Joan visited her son while he was living as a ward of the Queen, and by 1263 she was living with Earl Richard in Cornwall. In 1268, King Henry III arranged for Joan to marry Sir Alexander Okeston (c1225-7/1/1285). Joan gave birth to her last child Sir James Okeston in 1269. James, having no issue, made his nephew Richard Champernowne (his sister Joan's son) his heir. Joan may have given up on waiting for Richard to ask for her hand in marriage, or King Henry may have made the decision for them. It's quite possible that Edmund of Almain, son of Earl Richard, b. 12/26/1249 and Reginald Valletort, son of Joan, b. c1248, were close friends while Reginald was a ward of Queem Eleanor.
ONLY THREE CHILDREN OF RICHARD, EARL OF CORNWALL AND JOAN CAN BE VERIFIED:
1. Sir Richard de Cornwall, Steward of Knaresborough, (1264-1296) m. Joan FitzAlan, daughter of Sir John FitzAlan, Chief Butler of England and Maud de Boteler. “The manor of Brannell was granted by king John to Richard Earl of Cornwall … By Richard it was given to Richard de Cornubia, or Cornwall, his natural son by Joan” The History of Cornwall: From the Earliest Records and Traditions, Vol. 2, Edited by Samuel Drew, pg. 611. They had Sir Edmund, Sir Geoffrey and Richard and a daughter Joan, wife of Sir John Howard. Richard died in 1296 at the Siege of Berwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England and his estate was probated on 17 April 1297;
2. Sir Walter de Cornwall, Coroner of Cornwall, (1266-2/20/1313), ancestor of the heiress who married Hendower; his brother, Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, granted 18 Libratas Terrcs in his Manor of Brannel, to his natural brother Waltero de Cornubia jratri srio, (Walter of Cornwall). 1311, Walter, knight of the shire for Cornwall, bore the arms of Richard of Cornwall. The Curisoities of Heraldry, Lower, 2004, P. 310. The History of Cornwall: From the Earliest Records and Traditions, Vol. 2, Edited by Samuel Drew, pg 36. He had a son William and a daughter Margaret, wife of James Peverell and Richard Sergeaux. Information above states his son William was age 26 when his father Sir Walter Cornwall died in 1313, or born 1287, subtracting 21 years from that date would establish Walter's birth year at 1266. His wife’s name is unknown;
3. Joan de Cornwall (c1268-) m. Richard Champernowne, Pole (p. 309) reports a grant of 1284/5 in which Joan, wife of Richard Champernoun, is called "sister" by Edmund, Earl of Cornwall, legitimate son of the Earl Richard. Their son was Sir Richard Champernoun, heir of Joan's youngest son Sir James Okeston.
Richard, Earl of Cornwall, (1/5/1209–4/2/1272) married 1st Isabel Marshal (10/1/1207-11/16/1272) of the powerful Marshal family, much to the displeasure of Richard's brother King Henry III, who had been arranging a more advantageous match for Richard. They had a son Henry de Cornwall born 11/2/1235 who survived until age 31 when he was murdered by his cousins. His wife Isabel died due to complications in childbirth on 1/17/1240. King Henry and his wife Eleanor of Provence selected Sanchia of Provence as Richard's next wife, she was Eleanor's sister. In 1247, Richard retired to Cornwall to avoid complications which had arisen between the barons and the king. Sanchia and Earl Richard's son Edmund was born 12/26/1249 (later Earl of Cornwall) and was their only child to survive. Edmund's line died out and his half-brother Sir Richard de Cornwall became his heir.
On 5/27/1257 Richard was crowned King of the Romans, however, like his lordships in Gascony and Poitou, his titles were basically in name only. Sanchia and Richard traveled for the next 15 months before returning to England, and in the fall of 1260 she became ill and died on 11/9/1261. Earl Richard's children with Joan were born after Sanchia's death on 11/9/1261 and before 6/16/1269 when he married his 3rd wife. It appears Joan married her 2nd husband before Richard married his 3rd wife. In 10/1268, Richard returned to Germany and met Beatrice, daughter of Theodoric II, Count of Falkenburg, and soon began negotiating marriage with her. It is felt he was hoping to bring his German subjects closer to him, others say he was attracted to her and was unable to be separated from her for even one night. Richard had a stroke on Dec 1271 and was paralyzed and unable to speak and died 4/2/1272. Beatrice never returned to Germany and died in 1277 at age 23. There was no issue from his 3rd marriage.
Lady Joan (1226-1276), parents unknown, married ca. 1247, Sir Ralph de Valletort (c1220-1259), Lord of Trematon, and had one child Sir Reginald (c1248-1270). Sir Ralph de Valletort died in 1259 when his son Reginald was 11, and as custom, he became a ward of Queen Eleanor of Provence. Joan visited her son while he was living as a ward of the Queen, and by 1263 she was living with Earl Richard in Cornwall. In 1268, King Henry III arranged for Joan to marry Sir Alexander Okeston (c1225-7/1/1285). Joan gave birth to her last child Sir James Okeston in 1269. James, having no issue, made his nephew Richard Champernowne (his sister Joan's son) his heir. Joan may have given up on waiting for Richard to ask for her hand in marriage, or King Henry may have made the decision for them. It's quite possible that Edmund of Almain, son of Earl Richard, b. 12/26/1249 and Reginald Valletort, son of Joan, b. c1248, were close friends while Reginald was a ward of Queem Eleanor.
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More on Walter de Cornwall:
1307-8, Walter de Cornubia, de Branell, miles: Ermine, a lion rampant gules corwned or, on a bordure engrailed …, eight roundels … (S) The Note-Book of Tristam Risdon, 1897, P209.
10/24/1308, Sir Walter de Cornubia presented Thomas de Branel at St. Stephen’s-in-Brannel.
7/13/1309, Baldwin, “capellanus de Branel” inst. at St Stephen’s-in-Brannel; patron, Sir Walter de Cornubia, Knt. (S) The Register of Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Exeter, V2, P258.
7/25/1310, Feoffment by William son and heir of Ralph de Tregod … Withesses: – Sir Walter de Cornwall, Peter de Trelewyth, ...(S) A Desc. Catalogue of Ancient Deeds, 1902, P497.
8/6/1310, Sir Walter de Cornubia, Knight, procured from Bishop Stapledon a licence to have a chantry in Capella sua de Brayneis infra limites ecclesie parochialis. (S) Ecclesiastical Antiquities in Devon, 1840, P15.
1311, Walter, knight of the shire for Cornwall, bore the arms of Richard of Cornwall. (S) The Curisoities of Heraldry, Lower, 2004, P310.
1312 at Westminster, …; Walter de Cornwaille (Cornwall), knight, member of parliament for Cornwall; James Peverel, knight, member of parliament for Cornwall. (S) UKNA.
Bef. 2/20/1313, Walter, knt. of Branell, Cornwall died; William his son, aged 26, is his next heir. (S) CIsPM.
(S) Plantagenet Ancestry, p. 406.
1307-8, Walter de Cornubia, de Branell, miles: Ermine, a lion rampant gules corwned or, on a bordure engrailed …, eight roundels … (S) The Note-Book of Tristam Risdon, 1897, P209.
10/24/1308, Sir Walter de Cornubia presented Thomas de Branel at St. Stephen’s-in-Brannel.
7/13/1309, Baldwin, “capellanus de Branel” inst. at St Stephen’s-in-Brannel; patron, Sir Walter de Cornubia, Knt. (S) The Register of Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Exeter, V2, P258.
7/25/1310, Feoffment by William son and heir of Ralph de Tregod … Withesses: – Sir Walter de Cornwall, Peter de Trelewyth, ...(S) A Desc. Catalogue of Ancient Deeds, 1902, P497.
8/6/1310, Sir Walter de Cornubia, Knight, procured from Bishop Stapledon a licence to have a chantry in Capella sua de Brayneis infra limites ecclesie parochialis. (S) Ecclesiastical Antiquities in Devon, 1840, P15.
1311, Walter, knight of the shire for Cornwall, bore the arms of Richard of Cornwall. (S) The Curisoities of Heraldry, Lower, 2004, P310.
1312 at Westminster, …; Walter de Cornwaille (Cornwall), knight, member of parliament for Cornwall; James Peverel, knight, member of parliament for Cornwall. (S) UKNA.
Bef. 2/20/1313, Walter, knt. of Branell, Cornwall died; William his son, aged 26, is his next heir. (S) CIsPM.
(S) Plantagenet Ancestry, p. 406.