PATRIOT Capt. Edward3 C. Wade, Sr.^[1]

1727 - 1790  (63 years)

• Name	Edward3 C. Wade
  	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.
  Title	PATRIOT
  Prefix	Capt.
  Suffix	Sr.
  Born	21 Apr 1727	Charles Corner, York County, Virginia Colony
  Gender	Male
  Died	4 Nov 1790	Greene County, Georgia
  Buried	Little Creek Church Cemetery, Greshamville, Green Co., Georgia
  Person ID	I2036	My Reynolds Line
  Last Modified	20 Sep 2019

  
  

  Family	Mary 'Molly' Clements,   b. 1723, Halifax Co., Virginia Colony ,   d. Aft 1790, Green County, Georgia  (Age 68 years)
  Married	1746
  	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
  Children	+ 1. Lucinda 'Lucy' Wade,   b. 8 Oct 1746, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony ,   d. Bef 21 Oct 1790, Chatham, Virginia  (Age 44 years) + 2. David Bingley Wade,   b. 1747, Virginia Colony ,   d. 1805, Hall Co., Georgia  (Age 58 years)   3. Georgia Anne Wade,   b. 1768, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Colony ,   d. 1830, Madison County, Georgia  (Age 62 years)   4. Mary Wade,   b. Est 1761, Halifax County, Virginia Colony ,   d. 1829, Flowery Branch, Hall County, Georgia  (Age ~ 68 years)   5. Grissel 'Gincy' Wade,   b. Est 1753,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Thomas Wade,   b. Est 1756,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Chloe Wade,   b. Est 1760,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Christine Wade,   b. Est 1747,   d. Bef 1791  (Age ~ 44 years) + 9. Reverend Peyton Lisby Wade,   b. 25 Dec 1755, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Colony ,   d. 15 Jun 1831, Morgan County. Georgia  (Age 75 years) + 10. Sarah 'Sallie' Wade,   b. 1783, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ,   d. Yes, date unknown, Rockingham Co., North Carolina
  Last Modified	19 Sep 2019
  Family ID	F362	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  James Wade, Son of Edward Wade JamesWades-oEdward.jpg

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• Sources

  [S40] Will, Will of Edward Wade. [S245] Vital Record (Ancestry), https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6131/VGS_1997_01_01_0333/522749261?backurl=&ssrc=&backlabel=Return&rc=458,1139,546,1177;1009,1139,1097,1177;977,1239,1111,1277#?imageId=VGS_1997_01_01_0333. Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly Volume 35, Number 4 1744 Hanover Co., Virginia Colony Edward Wade, his Father James Wade Senior Security April 26 to Cash lent 3/, 1 thimble, 1 broad ax -3/-; 1744 Novr 9 by his Father James Wade's account. See Docs [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157667248/mary-wade. Mary Clements Wade Birth 1723 Halifax County, Virginia Death 1790 (aged 66?67) Greene County, Georgia Burial: Little Creek Church Cemetery Greshamville, Greene County, Georgia Husband: CPT Edward C. Wade, Sr Birth 21 Apr 1727 Charles Corner, York County, Virginia Death 4 Nov 1790 (aged 63) Greene County, Georgia Burial Little Creek Church Cemetery Greshamville, Greene County, Georgia