James Nowlin

Notes:

!NAME:Deed & Will Book 11, Virginia. Pittsylvania County.
Deed & Will Book 11, County Clerk's Office, Virginia.
Pittsylvania County., pages 344-346

!BIRTH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 2

!DEATH:My Nowlin Genealogy, My Nowlin Genealogy

James married Luvana, Mrs. James Nowlin. Luvana, was born Est 1775, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Served as Private in Illinois Campaign under Capt. Bowman.
Place of residence Chatham, VA. Listed on DAR Patriotic
Index page 500 for Patriotic Service. Also listed in the
Military record page 262 Missouri Pioneers. [Our Families,
Anna Hudelson; page 1]

The Assembly of Pittsylvania Co. VA ordered that all male
inhabitants sixteen years of age and over should take the
Oath of Allegiance to the State. Bryan Ward Nowlin is
listed as subscribing before William Witcher in
Pittsylvania County, VA. [Our Families, Anna Hudelson; page
1]

Was a builder by trade. Had 15 children.

The Nowlin-Stone Genealogy by James Edmund Nowlin.

!NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 1

!NAME:Marriage Bonds Book 01, Virginia-Pittsylvania County.
Marriage Bonds Book 01, County Clerk's Office,
Virginia-Pittsylvania County., page 14

!BIRTH:My Nowlin Genealogy, My Nowlin Genealogy, viewed
28.Feb.2003

!DEATH:My Nowlin Genealogy, My Nowlin Genealogy

Bryan married Lucinda 'Lucy' Wade Abt 1764, Henrico, Virginia Colony. Lucinda (daughter of Capt. Edward3 C. Wade, Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Clements) was born 8 Oct 1746, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony; died Bef 21 Oct 1790, Chatham, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Name maybe Mary Wade from "The Devin Family"; page 37.

!NAME:Probate Records for Estate of Edward Wade, Wade,
Edward: probate records, Georgia. Green County, Greene
County, Georgia, Will Book A, Page 84-85
In the name of Good, Amen. I, Edward Wade of the County of
Greene and State of Georgia, being in perfect health and of
perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling
unto mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is
appointed for all men once to die, doe make this my last
will and testament, that is to say, first of all, I give
and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that
gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried
in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my
executors, nothing doubting but at the general
resurrection, I shall receive the same by the mighty power
of God, and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it
hath pleased God to bless me within this life, I give,
demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and
form ---
Item: I lend to my beloved wife Mary Wade during her life
or widowhood, all my estate of lands, Negroes, stock of all
kinds and all my household furniture and movables, and at
her death or marriage my will is that all my aforementioned
estate be sold to the highest bidder amongst the legatees
only, and all the money arising therefrom to be equally
divided amongst all my children, that is David Wade, Lucey
Nolin, Grissell Bennett, Peyton Wade, Edward Wade, Mary
Burford, Thomas Wade, Chloe Easley and Anna williams, and
if any of the said children should die without heir
lawfully begotten of their body, then their part to equally
divided among the rest of the living children or their
heirs.
At the general division of the estate it is my will that
all the rest of my children be made up equal to my eldest
son David Wade who hath received thirty pounds, my daughter
Grissell Bennett fifteen pounds, my son Peyton Wade twenty
pounds, my son Edward Wade fifteen pounds, my daughter Mary
Burford ten pounds, my son Thomas Wade fifteen pounds, my
daughter Chloe Easley fifteen pounds, and my daughter Anna
Williams six pounds which is to be counted as so much
received of their part at a general division.
And further my will is that all my aforementioned children
or their heirs shall have timely notice to attend when my
afore mentioned estate shall be sold.
I give to my deceased daughter Christian Dalton's heirs one
shilling sterling money to be paid to them by my executors
hereafter named.
And lastly, I do constitute and ordain my two sons, Peyton
Wade and Thomas Wade sole executors of this my last will
and testament. I do utterly hereby, disallow, revoke and
disannul all and every other former testaments, wills,
legacies, bequests and executors by me in any wise named
before; willed and wills and bequeated, ratifying and
confirming this and no other to be my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this eighteenth day of February, Anno Domonio, One
thousand seven hundred and ninety.
Signed, Sealed, Published, pronounced and declared by the
said Edward Wade as his last will and testament int he
presence of: Thomas Easley, Elisha Bennett, Chloe Easley,
Peyton Nowlin
Edward Wade (seal)

A true copy of the original recorded the 4th day of
November 1790 by Will Phillips, RPGC.

Greene County, Georgia, Ordinary Court, Estate Sales Book
A, Pages 123-128 listing the transactions of the sale.
15th November 1791, The legatees, all present, of Edward
Wade, deceased, agree and themselves nominated and charged
in the presence of Thomas Baldwin Esquire, David Wade and
Peyton Wade to act as administrators of the estate of the
said Edward Wade, deceased, and according by letters of
administration are granted to David Wade and Peyton Wade on
the Estate of Edward Wade deceased of Greene County.

A record of the direction given to Bryan Ward Nowlin by his
children informing him to receive their monies of their
Grandfather Edward Wade's Estate deceased, in Georgia.

To the executors or administrators of the estate of Edward
Wade, deceased, in the State of Georgia. As it was the good
pleasure of our grandfather to will to our deceased
mother's heirs an equal part of his estate, it is each of
our devices that it be given up into the hands of our
father, that he may have the improving of it for the
benefit of our younger brothers and sisters as well for
them as us. And to be at his satisfaction to give it to us
and them as he thinks proper. Given under our hands this
19th of November 1791. Joseph Devin, Elizabeth Devin,
Stephen Bennett, Lucy Bennett, James Nowlin, Mary Nowlin,
Alexander Devin, Lucy Devin, Peyton Nowlin, David Nowlin
In the presence of : Jacob Berger, George Derusht

Received 12th December 1791 of Edward Wade full
satisfaction for the within mentioned legacy, and agree
that David Wade and Peyton Wade administrators to the
estate of Edward Wade, deceased, may pay him the said
Edward Wade the same as soon as it becomes due: And on
their performing the same, I do indemnify them from any
claim or claims that hereafter might arise from any of my
heirs. Given under my hand the day and date above written.
Bryan Ward Nowlin
In the presence of: William Melton, Adam Sincenton
The above order accepted by David Wade
[A true copy of the Original Records the 14th December 1791
by Will Phillips, RPGC]

!NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 2

!BIRTH:My Nowlin Genealogy, My Nowlin Genealogy, viewed
28.Feb.2003

!DEATH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 2

!DEATH:My Nowlin Genealogy, My Nowlin Genealogy, viewed
28.Feb.2003

Notes:

Married:
Pittsylvania County Virginia Marriages p. 18-186 file case.

!MARRIAGE:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 2

Notes:

KLV note about Susan Nowlin, daughter of Bryan Nowlin I,
says her grandfather came from Ireland. Is James Nowlin
from Ireland?

The Assembly of Pittsylvania Co. VA ordered that all male
inhabitants sixteen years of age and over should take the
Oath of Allegiance to the State. James Nowlin is listed as
subscribing before William Witcher in Pittsylvania County,
VA. [Our Families, Anna Hudelson; page 1]

!NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 1

!BIRTH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 1

!DEATH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 1

James married Margaret Collins Abt 1738. Margaret (daughter of Daniel Collins) was born Est 1715, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

!NAME:Devin, Pamela Cay, Devin, Pamela Cay, email dated
29.Oct.2002

!BIRTH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 1

Notes:

Will of Edward Wade Greene, County, Georgia, Will Book A, Page 84-85

Lived in Pittsylvania County, Virginia about 1779. Was a
Patriot and Soldier (Patriot Index DAR. page 708) A private
in Va. Troops under Capt. William Witcher. Took Oath of
Allegience under Capt. William Witcher March 1776. (Rooster
of Rev. Soliers in Georgia, compiled by Mrs. Edward McCall
p.172). Edward Wade made his Will in February 1790 saying
Lucy Nowlin had received fifteen poiunds and he gave to his
deceased daughter's [children] money. [Our Families; Anna
Hudelson; page 2]

The Assembly of Pittsylvania Co. VA ordered that all male
inhabitants sixteen years of age and over should take the
Oath of Allegiance to the State. Edward Wade is listed as
subscribing before William Witcher in Pittsylvania County,
VA. [Our Families, Anna Hudelson; page 1]

NAME:Probate Records for Estate of Edward Wade, Wade,
Edward: probate records, Georgia. Green County, Greene
County, Georgia, Will Book A, Page 84-85
In the name of Good, Amen. I, Edward Wade of the County of
Greene and State of Georgia, being in perfect health and of
perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling
unto mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is
appointed for all men once to die, doe make this my last
will and testament, that is to say, first of all, I give
and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that
gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried
in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of my
executors, nothing doubting but at the general
resurrection, I shall receive the same by the mighty power
of God, and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it
hath pleased God to bless me within this life, I give,
demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and
form ---
Item: I lend to my beloved wife Mary Wade during her life
or widowhood, all my estate of lands, Negroes, stock of all
kinds and all my household furniture and movables, and at
her death or marriage my will is that all my aforementioned
estate be sold to the highest bidder amongst the legatees
only, and all the money arising therefrom to be equally
divided amongst all my children, that is David Wade, Lucey
Nolin, Grissell Bennett, Peyton Wade, Edward Wade, Mary
Burford, Thomas Wade, Chloe Easley and Anna williams, and
if any of the said children should die without heir
lawfully begotten of their body, then their part to equally
divided among the rest of the living children or their
heirs.
At the general division of the estate it is my will that
all the rest of my children be made up equal to my eldest
son David Wade who hath received thirty pounds, my daughter
Grissell Bennett fifteen pounds, my son Peyton Wade twenty
pounds, my son Edward Wade fifteen pounds, my daughter Mary
Burford ten pounds, my son Thomas Wade fifteen pounds, my
daughter Chloe Easley fifteen pounds, and my daughter Anna
Williams six pounds which is to be counted as so much
received of their part at a general division.
And further my will is that all my aforementioned children
or their heirs shall have timely notice to attend when my
afore mentioned estate shall be sold.
I give to my deceased daughter Christian Dalton's heirs one
shilling sterling money to be paid to them by my executors
hereafter named.
And lastly, I do constitute and ordain my two sons, Peyton
Wade and Thomas Wade sole executors of this my last will
and testament. I do utterly hereby, disallow, revoke and
disannul all and every other former testaments, wills,
legacies, bequests and executors by me in any wise named
before; willed and wills and bequeated, ratifying and
confirming this and no other to be my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal this eighteenth day of February, Anno Domonio, One
thousand seven hundred and ninety.
Signed, Sealed, Published, pronounced and declared by the
said Edward Wade as his last will and testament int he
presence of: Thomas Easley, Elisha Bennett, Chloe Easley,
Peyton Nowlin
Edward Wade (seal)

A true copy of the original recorded the 4th day of
November 1790 by Will Phillips, RPGC.

Greene County, Georgia, Ordinary Court, Estate Sales Book
A, Pages 123-128 listing the transactions of the sale.
15th November 1791, The legatees, all present, of Edward
Wade, deceased, agree and themselves nominated and charged
in the presence of Thomas Baldwin Esquire, David Wade and
Peyton Wade to act as administrators of the estate of the
said Edward Wade, deceased, and according by letters of
administration are granted to David Wade and Peyton Wade on
the Estate of Edward Wade deceased of Greene County.

A record of the direction given to Bryan Ward Nowlin by his
children informing him to receive their monies of their
Grandfather Edward Wade's Estate deceased, in Georgia.

To the executors or administrators of the estate of Edward
Wade, deceased, in the State of Georgia. As it was the good
pleasure of our grandfather to will to our deceased
mother's heirs an equal part of his estate, it is each of
our devices that it be given up into the hands of our
father, that he may have the improving of it for the
benefit of our younger brothers and sisters as well for
them as us. And to be at his satisfaction to give it to us
and them as he thinks proper. Given under our hands this
19th of November 1791. Joseph Devin, Elizabeth Devin,
Stephen Bennett, Lucy Bennett, James Nowlin, Mary Nowlin,
Alexander Devin, Lucy Devin, Peyton Nowlin, David Nowlin
In the presence of : Jacob Berger, George Derusht

Received 12th December 1791 of Edward Wade full
satisfaction for the within mentioned legacy, and agree
that David Wade and Peyton Wade administrators to the
estate of Edward Wade, deceased, may pay him the said
Edward Wade the same as soon as it becomes due: And on
their performing the same, I do indemnify them from any
claim or claims that hereafter might arise from any of my
heirs. Given under my hand the day and date above written.
Bryan Ward Nowlin
In the presence of: William Melton, Adam Sincenton
The above order accepted by David Wade
[A true copy of the Original Records the 14th December 1791
by Will Phillips, RPGC]

NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 2

BIRTH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 2

DEATH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 2

Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, and Patrick.
James Wade, 1764 15 Dec) James Wade 400 Ac on So. Side Balckwater Beg at Jas. Standfore Cor. pop.r on the Rr. by a br. th.e Down.

Name:
Children of Edward Wade: Lucy Nowlin; Grissel "Gensy" Wade; Peyton Lisby Wade; Mary Wade; Edward Wade, Jr.; James Wade; Ecleo Easley; Thomas Wade; Ann Wade; Christian Wade; Richard Wade and Mary Burford [Proximity evidence suggests that Sarah 'Sally Wade who married John Blair is also Edward & Molly's daughter.

Half brother of David Bingley Wade, Sr.

Edward3 married Mary 'Molly' Clements 1746. Mary was born 1723, Halifax Co., Virginia Colony; died Aft 1790, Green County, Georgia; was buried , Little Creek Church Cemetery, Greshamville, Green Co., Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Living in 1790. [Our Families; Anna Hudelson; page 2]

!NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 2

!BIRTH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 2

Birth:
Probably Lunenburg Co.

Died:
Alive in 1790

Notes:

Married:
Other Children James Wade 1760-1776, was killed while serving with the 6th va cont line
Richard Wade 1759-1776, dsp
Edward C. Wade 1757-1830 m. Nancy Justice

Notes:

Came to America in 1700. Settled in Goochland County,
Virginia [Our Families; Anna Hudelson; page 1.] Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977

James Nowlin Sr. indentured to --- Ward for passage to
America 1700. Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977

James married Sarah 'Catherine' Ward 1710; divorced Yes, date unknown. Sarah (daughter of John Ward) was born Est 1686, England; died Aft 1744, Goochland County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

!NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 1

!BIRTH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 1

!DEATH:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 1

Notes:

County Carlow, Ireland and of Virginia
Descendants of James Nowlin
Nowlin-Ward
1 James Nowlan of Carlow County, Ireland, became known as James Nowlin of Virginia, the "lan" being the Irish termination. Only one family is mentioned in Ireland with the termination "lin", and they were of Wexford. James Nowlin was sold to a man by the name of Ward, who was a man of great natural ability and fatherly kindness. James Nowlin, through his nobility of character, afterwards became a favorite of Ward and married his daughter.

Married:
!MARRIAGE:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson,
Researched and written 1929-1977, page 1

Notes:

The Assembly of Pittsylvania Co. VA ordered that all male
inhabitants sixteen years of age and over should take the
Oath of Allegiance to the State. Daniel Collins is listed
as subscribing before William Witcher in Pittsylvania
County, VA. [Our Families, Anna Hudelson; page 1]

!NAME:Our Families, Our Families, Anna Hudelson, Researched
and written 1929-1977, page 1